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APPLE LAUNCHES G4 VERSION OF FINAL CUT PRO
Apple has launched version 1.2 of Final Cut Pro. Optimised for Apple's new G4 workstation, the new version includes support for PAL and additional languages including International English. Apple also demonstrated
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ICE UNVEILS PCI-BASED HARDWARE
Accelerator specialist ICE has unveiled new PCI-based hardware. Available in either Basic or Ultra versions, the new BlueICE promises reduced rendering times and greater productivity with faster Philips' Trimedia processors, increased
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PINNACLE ADDS SOFTWARE OPTION FOR FXDEKO
Pinnacle Systems has added a new software option for its FXDeko range of character generator systems. Rocket for FXDeko is a template-based system that enables the creation of real-time 3D elements,
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SUN GRABS STAKE IN BULLDOG GROUP
Sun Microsystems has taken an equity stake in content management software company The Bulldog Group. The value of the deal is not known but Bulldog said investment had been 'substantial'. At
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FAST ADDS UNCOMPRESSED VIDEO TO 601 SYSTEM
Fast has added uncompressed video to its 601 non-linear editing system, bringing picture quality to 50Mb per second MPEG-2.
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Philips forced to lift lid on Spirit II
Philips, manufacturer of the Spirit high-end telecine, has revealed that its next-generation machine, tentatively known as Spirit II, is in development.Among a rash of telecine announcements at this week's IBC exhibition
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French pact for Discreet
Discreet has signed a distribution and technical pact with French manufacturer Thomson Broadcast Systems.The deal, announced at IBC, spearheads a move by Discreet, best know for its effects and editing systems,
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Channel 4 won both the gold and silver awards at this week's IBC widescreen festival, Le Nombre D'Or. Dan Reed's harrowing account of war-torn Kosovo, The Valley, won the gold award,
Channel 4 won both the gold and silver awards at this week's IBC widescreen festival, Le Nombre D'Or. Dan Reed's harrowing account of war-torn Kosovo, The Valley, won the gold award,
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M2 in talks with NVC Arts on DVD centre
M2 and Time Warner subsidiary NVC Arts are in negotiations concerning a new joint-venture DVD authoring centre.M2 managing director Bill Cullen said although no deal had been 'officially done', he expected
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Sony in e-commerce venture with US outfit
Sony revealed a surprise e-commerce initiative at IBC this week.In a joint-venture with US company BroadVision, Sony is preparing to launch a number of online commercial initiatives, which the company claims
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Avid readies launch of HD Softimage DS
Avid Technology has announced the launch of a high-definition version of Softimage DS, as predicted in Broadcast last week.Expected to be available at NAB next year, the new version will support
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Hornblower wins Emmys for United
United Productions fended off tough UK and US competition to land two Emmys for its mini-series adaptation of CS Forrester's Hornblower novels.Made for Meridian Broadcasting in association with cable network A&E
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EC backs collective sporting rights bids
The European Commission (EC) has said it will take a 'favourable view' of the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) application for its public service broadcaster members to be able to continue bidding
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Duggan leaves PBS for 'new challenges'
Ervin Duggan, president of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), quit last Thursday (9 September), saying he wanted to move on to 'new challenges', writes Claire Atkinson.An interim chief executive, PBS board
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RIGHT-WING WATCHDOG 'DISHONOURS' MURDOCH
Conservative US media watchdog Empower America has announced that it is 'dishonouring' Rupert Murdoch and his Fox Television Network with a 'Silver Sewer' award. The group is also giving fellow conservative
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CANWEST'S LONDON OPERATION TO TRADE AS FIREWORKS
CanWest Entertainment's London-based distribution operation - which was set up in July (Broadcast, 9.7.99) - is to trade under the name of Canadian producer/distributor Fireworks, which was acquired by CanWest in
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GEM DRIVES DEALS ON WHEELS TO MIPCOM
GMG Endemol sales arm Gem is to take a mix of shows and formats to this year's Mipcom programming market, which takes place in Cannes from 4-8 October. Shows available range
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CME SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT CZECH SUBSIDIARY
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) suspended operation of its Czech broadcasting subsidiary CNTS and laid off more than 215 staff last Thursday (9 September). The move comes after Vladimir Zelezny, CME's
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JOHN ADAMS TELEVISION TO LAUNCH IN CANNES
Children's programming producer John Adams is launching UK-based production and distribution entity John Adams Television at Mipcom in Cannes next month. The outfit will continue to represent programming produced under Adams'
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BBC PRIME GAINS CARRIAGE ON PREMIERE WORLD
BBC Worldwide's European entertainment channel, BBC Prime, has gained carriage on the Kirch Group-owned Premiere World platform, to be launched in Germany and Austria on 1 October. The new digital platform