Tag: 02.15.00

Almost 50 percent of films ever made have been destroyed due to the ravages of time. “Many Hollywood classics of the 1950s and ’60s, such as “Around the World in 80 Days” may look OK on home video versions. But the original negatives are so far gone that they can never again be used to strike theatrical prints.” – National Post (Canada) 02/15/00

Documentary cameras linger over everything these days. Have the little spy lenses made voyeurs of us all? Here’s a history of “fly-on-the-wall” programming, from revolutionary Russia to “The Real World.” – Feed 02/15/00 

Not long ago, women were only a token presence in power positions in the movie business. At this year’s Sundance Festival, though, one-quarter of the films were directed by women. “There’s no questioning about it. It’s a completely different world for women directors,” says Diane Keaton. – Boston Herald 02/15/00

Los Angeles radio station goes online with what it says is the first 24-hour international news stream, carrying programming from National Public Radio, Public Radio International and the BBC. – Los Angeles Times 02/15/00

TV network signs San Jose station to replace longtime KRON affiliate. – San Francisco Examiner 02/15/00 

• Previously: NBC VS. SF AFFILIATE: Bay Area tycoon buys KRON-TV, the local NBC affiliate, for a record price – $823 million. NBC, a spurned bidder for the station, demands new conditions for remaining network affiliate on new owner. New owner to NBC: Drop dead. We’ll go it alone. – San Francisco Chronicle 02/14/00