UK animation boom faces training crisis

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The UK animation industry could face a difficulty in meeting the rising demand for British production due to inadequate training. The warning came from a report from Skillset, a national training organization, which conducted a study about employment, skill levels and training. The study suggests that the animation industry will experience a hard time growing because many companies are to small to finance adequate training. Furthermore, senior staff require additional training in computer hardware and software systems, actions and kinetics, while junior personnel need to enhance their knowledge in performance animation, art direction and character design.

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UK: Animation industry could face a difficulty in meeting the rising demand for British production due to inadequate training

Public affairs, Data Processing Services, Computer Animation Services, Information technology services, Computer animation

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'Braver' schedules promised by BBC 2

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BBC 2 has announced the promotion of deputy scheduler Liam Keelan to scheduler effective January 1999, succeeding Matthew Tombs who is transferring across to be BBC 1's scheduler. Tombs, who will also start in his new job in January 1999, will replace Adam MacDonald, who was promoted to head of scheduling for BBC 1. Keelan promised that he will ensure that BBC 2 continues its tradition of bravely scheduling its ground-breaking programs to maintain the company's distinctive edge. He cited the Cops program as an example of pushing back conventional boundaries. The company put it in a 21.00 slot on a Monday, which is considered an exposed slot.

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Promotes deputy scheduler Liam Keelan to scheduler effective 1/99, succeeding Tombs who is transferring to be BBC 1's scheduler

Television Broadcasting, Executive changes & profiles, TV Stations, British Broadcasting Corp., Television stations

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Entertainment boost for Chrysalis

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Chrysalis Group has reported a pre-tax loss of 900,000 pounds sterling for the six months ending Feb. 28, 1998, down from the losses it posted in the past. For the six-month period to September 1997, the group reported overall turnover of 59.9 million pounds sterling, up 14% compared to 1996 figures for the same period. The boost in the group's financial performance has been attributed to the progress shown by Chrysalis Group's radio and visual entertainment divisions. One of the key achievements of the entertainment units was the sale of the Australian-produced drama series Breakers to 18 countries.

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Reported pre-tax loss of GBP900,000 for six months ending Feb. 28, 1998, down from the losses it posted in the past

Diversified Companies, Sales, profits & dividends, Chrysalis Group PLC

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