Central News West

Do I detect a birmingham skyline in the blue backdrop? Reminds me of the CSO daytime bulletins of the current look.

I like the fact that although the the title is still written in 2-dimensional white capital gil sans letter, it animates in a much more interesting way than before. Plus the fact that until the words settle, they're 3D and metallic looking.

I also like the way that where the region is within the UK is shown. This idea seems a bit like a BBC generic regions rip-off, but they've actually made a better job of it than Auntie Beeb - I say that because more of the rest of the UK can be seen than in the generic BBC regional title sequences, therefore it gives a much better impression of where the region is.

EDIT: Does that 'spider's web' in the backdrop design eminate from Birmingham as it's centre point? And does the one on CNEast eminate from Nottingham? Does CNSouth not have this style of backdrop?

(Edited by StandUpAndBeSeated at 8:03 pm on Sep. 28, 2001)

You lot are so lucky in the Midlands when it comes to Central News graphics, those graphics on the photos looks magnificant, I think I will have to come to the Midlands one day!!

(Edited by harshy at 8:05 pm on Sep. 28, 2001)

Harshy, what is your TV region?

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It does look good!

Its about time we got something good here in the Midlands!

Central News has been pretty bad for the last year or two and as for Midlands Today, I no longer regard it as a news programmes. Not after this damn 'Myths and Legends' with John Yates followed by a poor Nick Owen joke. NO! Not what I regard as a figure of authority!

The remixed version of the Central News East theme sounds really good, from the first time I heard the new Central News East, I loved it and I'm so glad its come to the West Midlands.

Anyway, I can't wait until Monday, the show from Millenium Point was very good. I might visit!

BTW, Central News South is now the odd one out, with its purple colour scheme and a proper desk. I can't see them rebranding it because its not long been changed and we've only got it because Dan Barton has moved from East to West and he knew how successful Central News East was, and thank goodness he has brought it to the West!

will all bulletins use the same studio from monday - rather than using the CSO for the lunchtime and late night etc.

b.t.w. they treated us to a 30sec ending music on the last main show with the current look - any one who didnt see it - its onMy Webpage

(Edited by andyeighteen at 10:47 pm on Sep. 28, 2001)

I think so!

It would seem silly to have a nice new studio and not put it to proper use.

Having watched the video, it has suddenly struck me how important this event is in the history of, well, man. I think the promo has certainly reflected the importance of Central News at Six in the whole of our lives.

As was said in the video, the new set and music will 'reflect the vibe of energy going through Birmingham and the west midlands at the moment' and I really can't stress how important that is in one's day to day life. As the lady said: 'Central News is really part of the new century - this is how news will be presented.'

OK, I am also known at school as Mr Cynical.

I couldn't stop laughing at how seriously these presenters take themselves! I mean, OK, I realise why you are excited, but I am sure the majority of viewers couldn't care less really.

But, hey, this is the new century and the news never stops moving - and nor will Central News at Six. Weekdays at 6.00 on Carlton.

(Sorry for the cynicism)

I saw that trailer live earlier tonight and am I correct in thinking that one of the female presenters says something along the lines of 'its great for the development/in the history of Central '????!!

It seemed to me that she was hinting at the redevelopment of the Central brand... Yippeeee!

It's strange that the Central brand was never dropped for the news in Carlton's regions isn't it? IMHO the whole brand of Channel 3 in my region (i.e. West Mid) is in utter chaos - am I watching 'Carlton Central', 'Carlton ITV', 'ITV1', 'Carlton, part of the ITV Network' or 'Your local Central News on Carlton ITV'?

Also, regarding earlier posts, does anyone remember when Central News West came from the same studio as CITV? They shared the projected screen. It was about 2/3 years ago during Central News' multi-coloured squares look. I guess that CN moved from that studio so that CITV could use it exclusively - perhaps the only other space left in the building was the broom cupboard studio used until today?

Cheers,
Peter.

Fair enough to be cynical, but with how poor Central News West has been in the last year or two, then I think its fair to make a song and dance about it! It has been absolutely awful and this does indeed mark a big breakthrough for this part of the region.

Its no different to another network promoting a new programme. Come on, do you really think the presenters MEAN that? They are only doing it for a promo, for the viewers benefit.

I'm sure you've got to agree that its fair enough to make a point out of something, after all it is about viewers!

can anyone clear up wether theyve moved studio? - it looks like they havent to me - but others seem to think they have.

i think its good to make a song and dance about the new look - means we canhave our fingers ready on the record button for the 1st show

btw did this editor fill central news east with non-news/light hearted rubbish, cos ithink it would be a shame to dum central news west down - if we wanted purile 'and finaly' type nonesense we'd watch midlands today.

oh and how come they havent been advertising it during other times of the day, eg before coronation street etc.. i know its all done in nottingham - but they manage to play out subregional advertisments... and it would only be for a week or so. i mean they seem to have spared no expense so far

[quote]Quote: from Isonstine on 8:23 pm on Sep. 28, 2001

Central News has been pretty bad for the last year or two and as for Midlands Today, I no longer regard it as a news programmes. Not after this damn 'Myths and Legends' with John Yates followed by a poor Nick Owen joke. NO! Not what I regard as a figure of authority!

Yes I agree his jokes are poor, to the point of corny. BTW How come the only male back up is Michael Collie, & why have Bernadette Kearney & Cath Mackie been dropped from the presenting team, in favour of Suzanne Verdi?

I must admit I stopped watching Central News, in protest of the Carlton takeover, & apart from a Xmas edition last year, I've never watched one since




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You are already watching Central News West under the great Dan Barton, he has been editor for a weeks now, as soon as he came in he made sure two presenters returned and that a rebrand was done quick.

So basically the kind over stories you seen on Central News now is what you will get but with a new look.

As for 'soft' stories, I would say that CNEast does contain a few at the end (as does any other regional news programme) but at the beginning reports the main stories very well! The first story on CNEast is usually followed up by going to a correspondent, so look out for that because we could see more of that!

CNEast is a very good programme (as I keep saying) and Central News West will now be going to their standard, which is a very good thing!