Softimage deal gives Microsoft 9.1% stake in Avid
New Film Makers Ireland Newsletter
New Film Makers Ireland Newsletter is now out. It includes RTE / FMI Broadcasting Sub-Committee Update.
The Irish Film and Television Awards
Donald Taylor Black (FMI), Mary Raftery (RTE Producter) and Peter Canning (RTS) have recently been exploring the possibility of establishing an Academy with responsibility for an award ceremony, and as a result there has been substantial interest in and support of the idea.
Sky Plan separate Irish Ads
British Sky Broadcasting, the satellite giant is planning to start screening seperate commercial breaks for Ireland.
RTE and TV3 enter bidding war
RTE and TV3 were in competition for the first time recently to secured the television rights to 'Independence Day' from Fox.
TV3 launch
TV3 has targeted a September launch. Construction is underway for a July completion. Sony has been contracted to supply and integrate a fully digital operation setting TV3 up for future digital transmission.