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BBC 2012 - The Olympic Broadcaster

It's almost all over . . . (November 2011)

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DV
DVB Cornwall
In the rundown to the end of the prime rights window now, Online archives of the complete BBC Coverage will be removed after 13th January 2013.

11 days later

BR
Brekkie
Just a reminder this weekend is your last chance to browse the archives on the BBC website.

I assume the rights then move into being made available on an "archive" basis, though won't the BBC as rights holders through to 2020 be able to use clips as necessary in output over the next few years, but I'm guessing under strict rules - so they couldn't randomly reshow the Opening Ceremony one Saturday afternoon again.
CA
Cando
The BBC 2012 DVD has sold over 550k copies so far making it the biggest selling sports/fitness DVD in the UK ever.
BR
Brekkie
A bit unfair to lump it in with celebrity fitness DVDs, though glad it's outselling them.
SC
scoobiesnack
Just a reminder this weekend is your last chance to browse the archives on the BBC website.

I assume the rights then move into being made available on an "archive" basis, though won't the BBC as rights holders through to 2020 be able to use clips as necessary in output over the next few years, but I'm guessing under strict rules - so they couldn't randomly reshow the Opening Ceremony one Saturday afternoon again.


Do you know if they all get removed on the same day, or is it a day at a time that goes?
BR
Brekkie
I assume from the info posted on the website they all go tomorrow.
UK
UKnews

I assume the rights then move into being made available on an "archive" basis, though won't the BBC as rights holders through to 2020 be able to use clips as necessary in output over the next few years, but I'm guessing under strict rules - so they couldn't randomly reshow the Opening Ceremony one Saturday afternoon again.


That's pretty much it- very limited in what can be used. The athletes parade, their homecomings etc will probably be used most of the time if programmes want 'Olympic' footage.
SC
scoobiesnack
Looks like all the video has gone already.

33 days later

BR
Brekkie
In light of today's breaking news just thought it was interesting the BBC report only featured still images and commentary, while ITV had pictures both from the Olympics (complete with BBC3 dog and hideous Press Red graphic) and the Paralympics. Is it a case now then that even for news clips the rights have to be paid for and the BBC seemingly didn't think it worth it.
JO
Jon
In light of today's breaking news

What news? the Olympics has finished.
NG
noggin Founding member
In light of today's breaking news just thought it was interesting the BBC report only featured still images and commentary, while ITV had pictures both from the Olympics (complete with BBC3 dog and hideous Press Red graphic) and the Paralympics. Is it a case now then that even for news clips the rights have to be paid for and the BBC seemingly didn't think it worth it.


Suspect it's more a case that the BBC, as rights holders, knows that they should use the material if they pay, whereas ITV News think they can get away with it under fair dealing. I VERY much doubt ITN have paid to use the pictures - and instead will 'await claim'.
WH
whoiam989
Jon posted:
In light of today's breaking news

What news? the Olympics has finished.

Well, Oscar Pistorius, the South African sprinter in both Olympics and Paralympics last year, killed his girlfriend.

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