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  • Witness a writer winning a womans heart as &PrivéHD premieres Playing It Cool

    Witness a writer winning a womans heart as &PrivéHD premieres Playing It Cool

    MUMBAI: Every love story is different, whether it gets requited or not. One expresses his/her love in different ways and actions. Showcasing this, the next Privé Premiere brings you one such story of a writer who has trouble expressing his love. The conflict in the writer’s mind, about his affinity towards falling in love or not is beautifully captured. &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, will premiere Playing It Cool on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 1 PM and 9 PM. Directed by Justin Reardon, the movie embraces the other side of a writer who fears commitment. The film casts All-Time favourite Chris Evans who plays the character ‘Me’, Golden Globe Award Nominee Michelle Monaghan who plays the role ‘Her’ in the movie, along with Anthony Mackie as Bryan and Luke Wilson as Samson.

    Me, a screenwriter by profession, is working on a script for an upcoming movie on love and relationships. Given that his love life has been worn-out ever since his mother abandoned him, the writer has been on a break up spree and ruining every meaning full relationship he had with any girl. While this drawback does not allow him to write his script basis his experience, he turns to his friends for help which is not enough. He comes across a breath-taking young woman, Her, at a charity dinner who he befriends by pretending to be a philanthropist and develops feelings for her. Despite being engaged to someone else, the writer continues his platonic relationship with Her and by using his imagination, he intends to stop at nothing to conquer her heart. Will he successfully woo Her, or will it be yet another addition to his list of failed relationships?

    With a powerful bouquet – Zee Prime English Pack – comprising &flix, Zee Café, LF and Wion, priced at an attractive Rs. 15/- per month, viewers are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to compelling content on television. That’s not all! For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films as they show the other side of cinema. Zee Prime English HD Pack English comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-

  • Enjoy your favorite tunes offline with Gaana’s Smart Downloads

    Enjoy your favorite tunes offline with Gaana’s Smart Downloads

    MUMBAI: India's No.1 music streaming app, Gaana is making it easier for users to keep listening to their favorite tracks even when they are away from a consistent internet connection. The app has launched a new feature called ‘Smart Downloads’ that will automatically download user’s favorite tracks based on their listening history. This feature is available for Gaana Plus users on Android & iOS.

    To ensure you have your most favorite tracks available on-the-go, Smart Downloads will be automatically turned on for Gaana Plus users across the world. They have the option to disable it from the Settings and delete downloaded songs at any time from their Gaana app.  Smart downloads also takes care to not use memory if the user does not have sufficient memory space on their device.

    Speaking at the launch, Gaana CEO Prashan Agarwal said: “We are excited to be the first music streaming app in India  to launch ‘Smart Downloads’. Our premium users can now access their favorite songs even when they are offline – whether during their outdoor adventures or flight travel. We have been testing this in phases since March, and it has garnered an incredible response. We will continue to improve this feature over time so we are able to deliver the most personalised music streaming experience in the country.”

  • Martin Krieger appointed CEO of Studio 100 Media

    Martin Krieger appointed CEO of Studio 100 Media

    MUMBAI: Studio 100 is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Krieger as CEO of Studio 100 Media and its subsidiaries Studio 100 Film, m4e and the newly formed Studio Isar Animation (Munich / Germany). Mr Krieger will also be responsible for the global commercial business of Studio 100 International including content distribution, licensing and consumer products for the entire Studio 100 slate and some third party IPs.

    Mr Krieger takes on this role after years of experience within the media and marketing industry including his excellent track record in leading the global content distribution team of Studio 100 previously where he successfully established its international YouTube business. Prior to this, he worked for The Walt Disney Company in various marketing roles and most recently was responsible for content partnerships at YouTube / Google.

    Hans Bourlon, co-founder and CEO of Studio 100 Group, comments; “We are delighted to appoint Martin as CEO for Studio 100 Media, we have great faith in his ability to lead due to his already impressive accomplishments within our Studio 100 Group. I trust him to successfully steer the company during this new phase and perform an essential management role in our newly formed international leadership team.”  

    “Martin and I established an excellent working relationship during his time as Head of Global Distribution and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with him in our new international leadership team working on Studio 100’s global expansion,” adds Barbara Stephen, Content CEO of Studio 100 International and CEO of Flying Bark Productions.

    Martin Krieger, CEO of Studio 100 Media, says, “I am grateful and honored by the trust placed in me. It makes me happy to return to Studio 100, its amazing team and to contribute to the group’s growth in this new role. My leadership will be based on fostering inclusion and diversity to further develop our strong culture. It is through diverse perspectives that we are able to meet today’s audience expectations and anticipate the market needs for tomorrow.”

    The appointment of Martin Krieger follows the announcement of Barbara Stephen as Content CEO for Studio 100 International earlier this year, as the company continues to push forward with its global expansion strategy.

  • Zee Cinema to air Manmarziyaan on Saturday 13th July at 6pm

    Zee Cinema to air Manmarziyaan on Saturday 13th July at 6pm

    AMUMBAI: A love storyunlike any other, Manmarziyaan is a romanticdrama that revolves around three primary characters – Vicky Kaushal(Vicky), Taapsee Pannu(Rumi) and Abhishek Bachchan (Robbie). Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the movie presents a classic love triangle, narrated with a fresh perspective where the characters are perpetually oscillating between confusingly complex emotions. Zee Cinema is set to air the cinematic blockbuster ‘Manmarziyaan’ on Saturday, 13th July at 6 pm. 

    Vicky Kaushal who plays Vicky Sandhu said,“Manmarziyaan is been one of the most liberating experiences for me as an actor. I believe the character Vicky Sandhu to be my alter ego and to completely surrender to that character and to the world of Anurag Kashyap was one of the most learning experiences for me. It was the first time I was collaborating with Taapsee and Abhishek and had a blast shooting with them.”

    Essaying the role of Rumi, Taapsee Pannu said“When Kanika was narrating the script to me, I felt there was no challenge in portraying the character of Rumi. I’m a black or white person in real life, but this character is confused and indecisive. So, I couldn’t relate to her. Then, she said something which was the reason I took up the film. She told me, ‘Had it not been for that patch, it would have been a cakewalk for you.’ That became the selling point for me.”

    Commenting on his character – Robbie, Abhishek Bachchan said, “I feel every actor brings a lot of himself or herself to a character and, also takes a lot back. There are several shades of me in Robbie and there are things about Robbie that I would love to emulate.”

    Zee Cinema with its new brand philosophy ‘Seene Mein Cinema’ enliven characters like Rumi, Vicky & Robbie, whose jazba to love hard, fuels their ‘live to love, love to live’ spirit! Set-in small-town Amritsar, the plotline follows the life of Rumi (Taapsee Pannu), a wholehearted unapologetic girl who is crazy in love with Vicky (Vicky Kaushal), a typical Punjabi munda. The movie gains momentum when on one occasion Rumi is caught red handed by her family and is pressurized to get married. 

    Vicky on the other hand, develops cold feet, and constantly avoids Rumi's request to bring his parents over and ask her hand in marriage. Fed up, Rumi gives up on Vicky and agrees to an arranged marriage. Enters Robbie (Abhishek Bachchan), a warm and genuine man, who effortlessly swoops Rumi off her feet. After a brief courtship, the blooming love birds get married. Things however take a turn when Robbie finds out that Rumi cheats on him with Vicky. Will Rumi leave Robbie for Vicky, or find her way back into Robbie’s heart? 

    Capturing the emotions of the film, are the songs by Amit Trivedi. Manmarziyaan’s 14-song music album is rooted in Punjabi music with Dhyaanchand, Halla, Daryaa and Sacchi Mohabbat being the highlights of the film.
     

  • NeoNiche organises largest IT user event in Indian history – AWS Summit Mumbai 2019

    NeoNiche organises largest IT user event in Indian history – AWS Summit Mumbai 2019

    MUMBAI: NeoNiche Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd., recently organised the fourth edition of the AWS Summit Mumbai 2019 using a blend of technology and designed experiences to captivate audience attention. The event was conceptualised, designed, and organised end-to-end by NeoNiche, right from capturing the audience to on-site production, communication and technical solutions. With as many as 16,733 registrants and 6,500+ unique attendees, this was India's largest IT user event of all time, which was both technologically powered and environmentally conscious.

    Their aim was to increase attention while preventing the massive noise pollution that often accompanies such events which led to a series of ‘Silent Conferences’ that witnessed attendees connected on a conference communication channel via Bluetooth headsets. This enabled the audience to individually hear the speakers and take part in the activities without loudspeakers in place, thus eliminating the noise quotient while simultaneously giving attendees to have an immersive experiences.

    Furthermore, this was the first time that a proprietary QR code registration system developed by NeoNiche was used for the quick registration of all attendees. By using the tool, approximately 6,000 attendees were registered and allocated their places at the venue, in a record time of 1 hour 15 minutes.

    The AWS Expo included a total of 7 zones including Partner showcase, Builders Fair, Tech & Lightning Talk, AWS Booth, Social Media, EBC, and Start up Central. A range of technology solutions were incorporated including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), for attendees to visit the expo, as well as interact and participate in the multitude of activities. For the event, a circular Keynote stage, equipped with 8 large hanging LED screens visible from even the farthest corners of the venue, was used to help create an immersive experience for all the attendees. The spatial design helped ensure that all the sponsors received prominent and adequate visibility.

    As a result, the AWS Summit Mumbai 2019 attracted 306 CXOs from 204 unique companies, and saw 2,533 social mentions posted by 936 unique authors, leading to a potential audience of 2,513,053 people. The event was also noteworthy for welcoming 52 customer speakers, the highest number of such speakers at an IT event in India, who shared their experiences with the audience at the keynote, breakouts, and ancillary events.

    This year's AWS Summit was designed specifically for technology and business leaders, developers, and IT professionals, covering a variety of subjects and levels of expertise, such as an introduction to the AWS Cloud as well as architecture best practices and cloud adoption frameworks. Several prominent business leaders featured among the attendees, including Conor McNamara (Director, Business Development, APAC, Amazon Web Services), Venkatesh Natarajan (Senior Vice President – Information Technology, Ashok Leyland), Sanjay Mohan (Group CTO, Make My Trip), Suhas Devaraju (CIO – Hindustan Unilever & Head of IT, South Asia at Unilever), Arun Kumar Parameshwaran (Managing Director – India & SAARC, Vmware), Prateek Garg (Chief Executive Officer, Progressive Infotech) and Varoon D. Rajani (Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Blazeclan Technologies). It also featured several new platforms such as Innovation Day, and focused on the key role that AI, machine learning, and robotics, are playing in transforming the world today.

    Valay Lakdavala, Director Of Client Relations, NeoNiche Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd., said, “NeoNiche is proud to be associated with Amazon Web services for the last 5 years, and this year, the association has taken a giant leap where AWS Summit 2019 has claimed the position of the Largest Cloud Conference in India. This was possible because of the meticulous planning for more than 5 months to deliver a remarkable experience across several touch points. The success of this event has further given us the confidence to aim even higher next year, to create new benchmarks in the industry.”

    The Head of India Marketing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) India, had this to say after the event, “Thank you Team NeoNiche for the ownership and execution of AWS Summit Mumbai. Lots of feedback on flawless execution and high quality of the event. I really enjoyed working with your team and again want to thank you for your partnership”.

    AWS Summit, with its landmark turnout, cemented the company as a leader in technological solutions for the Indian market and its intention to stay in this market for the years to come. “India is among the fastest growing Cloud markets for AWS” – Andy Jassy, AWS CEO. At the Summit, senior AWS personnel also confirmed that AWS is planning to invest heavily to Cloud Data Lakes, open source engines and micro services to further their footprint in India.

  • Three lives bound together by one Nikaah, COLORS presents Bahu Begum

    Three lives bound together by one Nikaah, COLORS presents Bahu Begum

    MUMBAI: ‘Dosti ke haq bade aur mohabbat ke farz kade hote hain’! Love and friendship are the most cherished relationship, but ever wondered what happens when you are obligated to choose between the two most prized possessions of your life?  Tracing the journey of three individuals Azaan, Shayra and Noor entangled in a web of love, revenge and penance will be COLORS new fiction drama, Bahu Begum. As destiny forces them to stay together in a holy matrimony, Azaan’s one decision wreaks havoc and turn their lives upside down. Produced by LSD Films, the show features Arjit Taneja as Azaan Ali Khan, Sameeksha Jaiswal as Noor, Diana Khan as Shayra Anwar, and Simone Singh as Begum Raziya. The show will premiere on Monday, 15th July and air every Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm, only on COLORS.

    Speaking about the launch, Nina Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV network Viacom 18 said, “In a country traditionally so rich in culture and ideologies, it has been our endeavor at COLORS to bring alive stories from varied cultural backgrounds to the small screen.  Bahu Begum’s rich backdrop and intriguing storyline coupled with an outstanding cast, will enable us to make way into our audiences’ hearts once again. With Choti Sarrdaarni, Bahu Begum and Bepanah Pyaarr, we hope to entertain viewers with variety of content through our weekday entertainment .”

    Resonating with similar sentiments, Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18 commented, “With a royal Islamic backdrop, the show recounts the journey of three individuals whose lives are entwined with one nikaah. With strong emotions like love, penance and revenge, as the core concept of the show, Bahu Begum will explore the multiple shades and rules of love and friendship.  We are delighted to have an ensemble cast of -Simone Singh, Arjit Taneja, Diana Khan and Sameeksha Jaiswal justifying their roles brilliantly. Also, we are extremely glad to begin a new partnership  with LSD productions to bring forth a show with a captivating storyline.”

    Commenting further, Prateek Sharma from LSD Films said, “Bahu Begum will depict love, revenge and complexities revolving around a Nikaah. The look and feel of the show is very classy and royal and the set design is also in sync with this theme. The viewers will experience royalty white marble work, vintage artefacts, and Urdu calligraphy motifs.  The dialect of the show is also very poetic and has a Nawabi touch to it. With love and friendship as the two most contrary relationships, we are sure the audience will enjoy this fascinating story.”

    Simone Singh essaying the character of Raziya said – “The show portrays love and how it endures in the face of heartbreak and adversity. . It’s exciting to play Bahu Begum because besides being a single mother and raising a son in a patriarchal world, she is also powerful and independent woman. I started my acting career with television and I am delighted to receive similar love and support from them even today. It’s a delight to be a part of this show and I am looking forward to a great response. “

    Arjit Taneja who plays Azaan said: “I feel elated to be a part of a show that exhibits a culture which is so enigmatic and royal. This role certainly has been a learning experience as well as I had to work on my mannerisms and diction to get the accuracy.  Azaan’s character endures a deep wound of abandonment and rejection and that will lead him to make a decision that will turn his life upside down.”

    Diana Khan portraying Shayra’s character commented, “This is my first television outing with COLORS and I am really grateful to be working with such experienced cast. Shayra is a girl who is well-educated, a modern woman with fierce emotions. She falls head over heels in love with Azaan but fate shatters all her dreams and brings many complexities in her life.”

    Sameeksha Jaiswal who plays Noor expressed, “It’s great to be associated with COLORS. This is the first time that I will be essaying an Islamic character. I am elated to play Noor, a girl who is full of life. For Noor, her best friend Azaan means everything and can go to any extent to see her best friend Azaan happy. Noor’s character is very similar to how I am in real life; chirpy, outspoken and I thoroughly enjoyed essaying it.”

    Set against the ostentatious backdrop of Bhopal, the show beautifully depicts the royal Islamic vignette, culture, and meaningful symbolic rituals surrounding marriage. Begum Raziya is the matriarchal head of the most prestigious family of the city who has created her own dynasty by being at the forefront of politics and public life. A holder of the Bahu Begum title, she is respected and revered by everyone. Although Raziya very rarely displays her emotions, she immensely loves her son Azaan and her world revolves around him. On hearing about her son’s return from London, she gets thrilled and gears up to share the big news of getting his marriage fixed to his childhood friend. While Azaan always cherished his friendship with her, Noor always dreamt of becoming his begum.  But as destiny would have it, Azaan returns home with the love of his life Shayra.

    As Azaan gets torn between the rules of love and friendship circumstances, what will he eventually choose? Leaving the viewers with this thought, the show will definitely keep the viewers intrigued. Bahu Begum brings together a stellar cast of well-established actors whose strong portrayal of characters makes the show an enthralling proposition for viewers. Along with Arjit Taneja, Sameeksha Jaiswal, Diana Khan and Simone Singh, Bahu Begum will feature an ensemble cast of Mohammad Nazim as Azgar , Supriya Shukla as Yasmin and Amrapali Gupta as Suraiya  in pivotal characters.

  • Grab huge discount on travel with EaseMyTrip 11th anniversary sale

    Grab huge discount on travel with EaseMyTrip 11th anniversary sale

    MUMBAI: EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading online travel aggregators in India, has come up with irresistible offers on travel bookings with its 11th Anniversary sale. The company is all set to run a campaign of 3-days with huge discount on flights, hotels and bus tickets. Starting from 10th July, 2019, the sale will continue till 12th July, 2019.

    During the 11th anniversary sale of EaseMyTrip, the company is offering a whopping discount of 11% on flight booking, 20% discount (up to Rs.1100 on domestic and up to Rs.2100 on international) on hotel booking. Similarly, 15% discount (up to Rs. 1100) is available on bus tickets. For the travellers looking for cheap deals on travel, this is a good news for them. Travellers can fetch the discount while making their travel bookings on www.easemytrip.com.

    The sale will start from 12 AM on 10th July 2019 and end at 23:59 PM on 12th July 2019. To avail the discount, you have to make your bookings by applying coupon code: EMT11.

    Offers under 11th Anniversary sale is available for bookings done through EaseMyTrip website, Mobile site, Android & iOS App and can be enjoyed as instant discount by using the valid coupon code. However, there are assured cash back or gift vouchers for all the customers. Major brand partners in this sale are Firefox Bikes, VIP and Anytime Fitness. To deliver the same, EaseMyTrip has partnered with SBI Bank and has targeted to connect with the huge consumer base of around 42 Cr. customers. PayPal is also a payment partner for this 3-days campaign.

    Additional Terms & Conditions

    · The offer cannot be clubbed with any other promotional offers

    · Bookings with the valid promo codes will be only eligible for this offer

    · In case of partial/full cancellation, the offer stands void and customer will not be eligible for the same

    · Changes in names are not allowed

  • Pinterest opens new office in Singapore

    Pinterest opens new office in Singapore

    MUMBAI: Today Pinterest is proud to announce the official opening of its Singapore office. This is the second office for Pinterest in the region and it will be servicing South East Asia and India as part of the company’s expanding work in APAC. Pinterest also has a team in Japan based in its Tokyo office, which opened in 2013.

    Starting with a small team of local talent, Ayumi Nakajima, Country Manager, South East Asia and India, will focus on increasing growth in the region. The team will also support relationships with brands and publishers and make sure Pinterest offers the best localized experience for people from different cultures throughout the region.

    “Pinterest has a growing, passionate audience across APAC who are using Pinterest for inspiration to create a life they love,” said Ayumi Nakajima, Country Manager, South East Asia and India. “There is a great opportunity for brands, publishers and creators on Pinterest to connect with these engaged users when they’re considering what to do or buy next. With a team based in Singapore, we’ll be able to offer an even more relevant experience for our Pinners in one of our fastest growing regions. So no matter where you’re from, Pinterest is serving you ideas that feel personalized for you.”

    APAC is one of the fastest growing regions for Pinterest with millions of people currently using the platform each month, a number that has increased by more than 50% over the past year (June 2018 to June 2019). People in these countries are also saving more than 7 million ideas on Pinterest each day. 

    The Pinterest Singapore team has already been working with regional partners such as Vogue India and Miss Malini in India and  MasakTV, Tastemade and Femina Magazine in Indonesia.  MasakTV partnered with Pinterest during Ramadan season this year, helping Pinners in Indonesia find inspiration for recipes to break their fast. In just six weeks, the campaign doubled MasakTV’s Indonesian audience, including a new audience of younger, female Pinners—a different audience from who MasakTV typically reaches on other platforms.

    Unlike other platforms, where the focus is on friends, Pinterest is where people go to focus on themselves. More than 250 million people around the world come to Pinterest each month to plan their future—including what to eat for dinner, what products to buy, where to travel and how to decorate their homes. 

    More than half of people on Pinterest come from outside the United States, and international growth is one of Pinterest’s top priorities. Pinterest’s new Singapore office is the company’s next step in its ongoing commitment to deliver locally relevant inspiration to Pinners around the world. 

  • Major international sport owners and organisers A.S.O. signs multi-year agreement to use Globecast’s Digital Media Hub for content sharing

    Major international sport owners and organisers A.S.O. signs multi-year agreement to use Globecast’s Digital Media Hub for content sharing

    MUMBAI: Globecast, the global technical solutions provider for media, has announced that Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), owners and organisers of multiple globally renowned sports events, has selected Content Marketplace, part of Globecast’s Digital Media Hub, for clipped content sharing. 

    A.S.O. organises 210 days of competition per year, with 90 events in 25 countries. Content is shared with A.S.O. customers including television channels, the wider media and also A.S.O for internal use.

    Digital Media Hub is Globecast’s suite of services for sport and live events. Facilitating cross-platform live content publishing as well as VOD content creation and distribution – using the Content Marketplace module – it significantly increases content monetisation opportunities in what are highly competitive markets.  

    Having trialled a version of Content Marketplace at last year’s Rally Dakar, A.S.O has signed a multi-year agreement to use the media management and content sharing platform across multiple events. Via a specially designed website, content is transcoded to multiple formats and then clipped. File data can then be associated with the video: for example, scripts, cue sheets or a press kit. Access and rights management is also handled, via a simple user interface, with download and viewing statistics available.

    François-Régis Grenot, VP Sales France at Globecast, said, “Using Content Marketplace, A.S.O is satisfying the ever-growing number of their customers who want their content via a simple-to-use system that is highly automated. We developed Digital Media Hub, of which this is a key part, over several years and it’s now a very evolved platform. We’re so pleased that a customer of this stature is benefiting from our expertise.”

  • “Idi aata Kaadu…veta” – NTR Jr. in the Telugu promo for VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7

    “Idi aata Kaadu…veta” – NTR Jr. in the Telugu promo for VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7

    MUMBAI: In the run up to the toughest ever season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster and the official broadcaster of the league is leaving no stone unturned to announce the new season. To showcase the channels multi-language coverage of the sport, Star Sports launched the Telugu promo with none other than the Superstar, NTR Jr. along with Star Raider of Telugu Titans, Siddharth ‘Baahubali’ Desai.

    NTR Jr. fondly known as ‘The Young Tiger’ is an avid sports enthusiast who shows his passion for Kabaddi by being part of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League campaign. Appearing in his stylish avatar, the actor showcases the toughness of Kabaddi.

    The promo announces Star Sports 1 Telugu as the destination to catch the new season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi.

    NTR Jr Tweets: Join me in watching #VIVOProKabaddi Season 7, LIVE from July 20 only on Star Sports and Hotstar!

    VIVO PKL, the second most watched league in the country and a sporting spectacle that’s growing with each passing year returns with Season 7 on 20th July 2019. The opening match will be played in Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad between Telugu Titans and U Mumba. Fans can catch the LIVE coverage with telecast beginning at 7:00 pm and matches beginning at 7:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar. Enjoy all the matches in Telugu on Star Sports 1 Telugu.