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    Rushes expands creating 15 new jobs

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    Rushes Post-production is expanding with the creation of a dedicated 3D department and the creation of 15 jobs, writes Barbara MarshallThe head of the department will be Jonathan Privett who joins

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    Media 100 unveils new system and new identity

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    After four years and $30m (£21m) investment, Media 100 took the wraps off its new 844/x 10-bit editing and effects system in New York on Monday (25 February), writes Andy StoutPreviously

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    New venue for Promax

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    The Promax UK annual conference is moving to a new venue this year.Taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, the conference will be held at the Queen Elizabeth

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    Megahertz Comms to go into liquidation

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    Broadcast products manufacturer Megahertz Communications faces liquidation next week, less than six months after spinning off its systems business to a management buyout, writes Barbara Marshall.The decision to liquidate Ely-based Megahertz

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    BBC animation day

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    The BBC hopes to help push animation into the mainstream by holding an 'animation day' on Monday (4 March) for producers and commissioners.Featuring speakers such as Star Wars producer Gary

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    Free Softimage tech

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    Softimage is introducing a free version of its 3D and effects technology, complete with training modules to help improve the software's reach.The Softimage XSI Experience CD runs on Windows XP,

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    MPC is first to install new Cintel film scanner

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    London-based the Moving Picture Company (MPC) is the first facility worldwide to install Cintel's next-generation film scanner, the DSX, writes Barbara MarshallThe scanner, which was previewed at IBC last year (Broadcast,

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    Dolby E for London duo

    2002-02-28T15:03:00Z

    London's International Broadcast Facilities and Vidfilm are the UK's first two post-production facilities to adopt Dolby E technology to deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound programming to broadcasters such as BSkyB.Dolby

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    Titchmarsh digs up 4 million

    2002-02-28T15:41:00Z

    Housewives' favourite makes strong start with new gardening show

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    Endemol regains indie status in DCMS U-turn.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has agreed to reinstate the independent status of Endemol UK and Cafe Productions in a move that will have ramifications for the entire

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    Ali G: From Staines to NYC.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Ali G, scourge of the politically correct, is set to become a major feature of one the most conservative TV markets in the world after inking a deal with US network HBO, writes Penny Hughes.

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    BBC board reforms need 'further explanation'.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC Chairman Gavyn Davies moved this week to reform the BBC board of governors amid criticism that the changes did not go far enough to address concerns over independent regulation, writes Lucy Rouse.

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    Pre-emptive ITV merger is dumped.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Plans by Granada and Carlton to merge elements of their businesses before new broadcasting legislation comes into effect have been postponed, Carlton admitted this week, writes Steve Aston.

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    BBC should take risks in politics.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC must take more risks in the way it covers politics and come up with more innovative programmes, which could even include a political version of Big Brother, according to

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    Editor leaves Richard and Judy.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4's ailing Richard and Judy chatshow has been dealt another blow with the departure of its editor, Karen Smith, writes Steve Aston.

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    ITC rules on ITV Sport Sky ads.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has ordered BSkyB to accept advertising from rival ITV Digital but banned much of the digital terrestrial broadcaster's ITV Sport Channel campaign, writes Simon Ellery.

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    Big Brother 3 exec producer appointed.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Phil Edgar-Jones, former executive producer of Channel 4's Ginger Television-produced The Priory, has been appointed by Endemol UK as executive producer of Big Brother 3, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    French and Saunders reunite for special.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to reunite on screen for a new television project for the first time in two years, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    MTV UK splits up portfolio.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    MTV Networks UK is to inject a fresh sense of competition into its portfolio of channels by splitting output into three divisions to be run by separate general managers, writes Simon Ellery.

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    Fans can download Archers.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Internet-Savvy listeners to BBC Radio 4 flagship drama The Archers will not have to worry about missing an episode again from Monday (4 March) when the corporation launches an online repeats service, writes Georgina Lipscomb.