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UNIQUE LAUNCHES POST-PRODUCTION AUDIO FACILITIES
Unique Facilities will this week launch Qtwo offering recording and post-prod-uction audio facilities on the Charing Cross Road, next to Capital Radio's premises, in London. Production and consultancy services will complement
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RADAMEC ANNOUNCES HD VIRTUAL SCENARIO SYSTEM
British broadcast systems specialist Radamec last month launched a high-definition (HD) version of virtual studio system Virtual Scenario at NAB. The HD version was developed in conjunction with Snell and Wilcox
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DAL TO BUILD EAST EUROPEAN PLAY-OUT CENTRES FOR UPC
DAL, owned by US company Columbine CJDS, is to build TV and play-out centres in Budapest and Prague for United Pan-European Communications (UPC) subsidiary Wizja Television. The centres will include a
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VISCOM PURCHASES ABERDEEN'S FIRST AVID SYMPHONY
Aberdeen-based multi-media and video production company Viscom has bought the city's first Avid Symphony. The purchase is part of the company's plan to increase production by 30 per cent over the
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OmniBus merges with German MD
OmniBus Systems is merging with German media software company Management Data (MD), in a move that will give the British company resources to aid its rapid expansion.MD is to buy all
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NewsBBC threatens Bectu over Pudsey Bear
The BBC has threatened broadcasting union Bectu with legal action for using an image of Pudsey Bear in a campaign against the closure of seven of the corporation's nurseries.
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4MC targets Virgin assets ..
US facilities giant Four Media (4MC) is in advance negotiations with Virgin Digital Studios about the possible acquisition of its post-production businesses, writes Dominic Timms.
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... as colourist Beeton goes to Pepper for design role
Principal colourist Chris Beeton has quit 4MC (UK) to join broadcast facility Pepper, writes Joanna Scott.
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Digital Heaven opens in W12
A former BBC editor has launched a post-production facility - Digital Heaven - near to the BBC's premises in Shepherds Bush, London, writes Barbara Marshall.
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ITFC lands major digital TV contracts
The Independent Television Facilities Centre (ITFC) has won contracts to provide audio-description services to a number of digital terrestrial broadcasters, writes Barbara Marshall.
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PRIX ITALIA ADDS WEB AND MULTIMEDIA AWARDS
The Prix Italia extraordinary general assembly has approved the introduction of a third permanent section of the Prix Italia competition, dedicated to the web and multimedia. The new category consists of
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CNNI LAUNCHES NEW NETWORK IN SOUTH ASIA
CNN International (CNNI) is to launch a fifth network in South Asia from 1 July via digital satellite and cable in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. The new
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CUMULUS SELLS TEEN DRAMA THE TRIBE WORLDWIDE
UK-based distributor Cumulus Distribution has racked up further sales for cult teen drama The Tribe, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment. IBA in Israel, New Zealand's TV3 and Encore Wam! in
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NewsComment - New terms, new challenges
With two separate events focusing on rights exploitation taking place in London this week, it's clear that many indies are still getting to grips with the impact of the terms of trade.
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MORTON AND BOND MOVE TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
National Geographic Channels International (NCGI) has appointed Angela Morton as its new chief operating officer. Morton (right) will oversee several departments, including programming, marketing and operations. Most recently, Morton was Fox
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EBU CALLS FOR ENTRANTS TO FORMAT 2000
The European Broadcasting Union has made its first call for entries to its Format Contest 2000. Submissions are invited from individuals, broadcasters, indies and format specialists for programme ideas that feature
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S4C EXPORTS OPUS SERIES THE CELTS TO THE US
S4C International, the commercial arm of Welsh broadcaster S4C, has sold Opus Television's 6 x 60-minute documentary series The Celts (left) to US cable network Celtic Vision. This follows a pre-sale
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September to set up distribution arm
September Films is setting up a dedicated international distribution arm and has poached Pearson TV International business development executive Alessio DiCapua to head the new unit.Working alongside September Films managing director
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British bloom at Montreux
British programmes once again won more prizes than any other country at this year's Rose d'Or Television Festival in Montreux, but UK producers missed out on the top prize, writes Ashley
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NewsBBC Worldwide on track to hit TV sales of£190m
A growing list of deals with digital media platforms, combined with strong growth in traditional programme sales, look set to drive BBC Worldwide's TV sales to around£190 million for this financial year.