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  • Epic TV launches new season of Regiment Diaries

    Epic TV launches new season of Regiment Diaries

    MUMBAI: Epic TV is back with the second season of its Indian Army docuseries Regiment Diaries. An Epic original, the series is more than a compilation of war stories but a visual tribute to the valiant men and their regiments who continue to honour the dignity of their duty towards the motherland. Told by the very men from the regiment, the show exhibits inspiring tales of bravery, discipline and sacrifice.

    The second season of the show will air every Tuesday from 27 October 2020 at 8 pm, with a repeat telecast every Wednesday at noon.

    Season one of the TV series took viewers through 13 army regimental centers where soldiers – both serving, and retired – shared their life experiences from times of peace and war.

    The new season profiles Jammu Kashmir Light Infantry, Mahar Regiment, Parachute Special Forces, Kumao Regiment, Gurkha Regiment and BEG Regiment (Bengal Engineer Group).

    IN10 Media Network corporate strategy and development VP Mansi Darbar said, “The Indian Army is an emotion which embodies the essence of modern India. Through Regiment Diaries we attempt to pay a tribute to our brave soldiers and showcase untold stories of their courage and valour. The show remains one of our most loved series and we hope that the new season is equally loved and appreciated by the audience.”

  • Celebrate This Glorious Victory Of Good Over Evil With Some Of The Greatest Heroes And Villains This Sunday On &flix And &PrivéHD

    Celebrate This Glorious Victory Of Good Over Evil With Some Of The Greatest Heroes And Villains This Sunday On &flix And &PrivéHD

    A time of happiness, the festival of Dusshera celebrates a new era, ushered in by the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious day, watch as evil is extinguished with fury and vengeance as glorious battles and fierce action awaits you on Sunday, 25th October 2020 only on &flix and &PrivéHD. 

    The greatest superheroes to walk the face of earth assemble for a battle of anger and grit against a foe who shows no mercy in Marvel’s Avengers. This is then followed by Stan Lee’s most loved creation in Spiderman: Homecoming starring Tom Holland as Spiderman and Michael Keaton as the villain, Vulture. The perfect zombie apocalypse never existed until now, an action comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg return to kick zombies in Zombieland: Double Tap.

    It is never easy to face your fear or your biggest enemy, but to succeed over it is also your greatest accomplishment. &PrivéHD underlies the significance of this day by showcasing a wide range of award-winning features that depict the triumph of righteous over wicked. With a daylong binge starting at 7 in the morning, gear up for a clash of a lifetime with world war drama feature Pearl Harbour, sci-fi thriller Life, a dystopic film starring father-son duo, Will and Jaden Smith in After Earth and many more.

    Savour the victory today by tuning in to &flix and &PrivéHD to watch some of the greatest battles come alive with an all-day binge

  • WarnerMedia to cease transmission of HBO & WB in India from end 2020

    WarnerMedia to cease transmission of HBO & WB in India from end 2020

    MUMBAI: WarnerMedia International will be ceasing the HBO SD and HD linear movie channels in India and Pakistan, as well as the WB linear movie channel in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Maldives with effect from 15 December 2020.

    WarnerMedia International will continue to operate and invest more in the highly popular kids brands Cartoon Network and POGO in the south Asia region, including increasing local animation production in this region.

    “After 20 years of successes for the HBO linear movie channel in south Asia and more than a  decade with the WB linear movie channel, this was a difficult decision to make. The pay-TV industry landscape and the market dynamics have shifted dramatically, and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for further change,” said WarnerMedia SVP and MD – south Asia Siddharth Jain.

    He added: “We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our partners and fans who  have made HBO and WB household names. We also owe a debt of gratitude to all our employees  who have worked so passionately on these well-loved brands. WarnerMedia has a strong interest  in India and are committed to assessing optimal opportunities to serve valued customers here.”

    WarnerMedia will continue to have employees based in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore to manage its kids brands operations, sales and marketing as well as the distribution of CNN International.

  • Celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW’s exciting programming line-up

    Celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW’s exciting programming line-up

    With the festive season around the corner, Times Network English Entertainment Channels – Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW has announced a special programming line-up, bringing an eclectic mix of movies to  keep viewers entertained and engaged this Dussehra and Diwali. As we cope with the new norms of celebrations, the channels are keeping the festive spirits high with its best in class English entertainment and presents a perfect opportunity for the viewers to spend this festive season with their families and binge watch their all-time favourite Hollywood movies.

    Kick-starting the Dussehra season, Movies NOW and MNX brings an exciting selection of Hollywood blockbusters which will air every night at 9pm from October 16 – 25, 2020.  Celebrating the victory of good over evil, Movies NOW is all set to air Terminator 3, Star Wars, Hell Boy, Evil Dead and Venom amongst others, under its special property ‘Ten Faces of Evil’. With ‘X-Terminators’, MNX will air super hits like Daredevil, Equalizer II, Hollowman and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning amongst others.

    Gearing up for the festival of lights, Diwali, Movies NOW adds sparkle to the celebration with ‘Flash N’ Flare’, starting  October 26, every night at 9pm and will air action packed movies including Creed II, Hancock, Alpha and Spectre.  Offering viewers an electrifying experience, MNX adds to the Diwali blast with Xplosive Nights, which will air some of the unmissable Hollywood megahits including Bad Boys, Knight and Day, Hobbit and Superfly, from October 26 – November 15,2020, every night at 9pm.

    Lighting up this Diwali with the best of visual treat for the viewers, Romedy NOW brings ‘Diwali Delights’, starting November 1 – 14, 2020 every night at 9pm. The property will air some of the most wholesome Hollywood movies including Marley & Me, First Daughter, Love & Other Drugs, Down With Love, Burnt and Bride Wars.

    Get ready to watch your favourite Hollywood movies and celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW

  • Light Up Your Festive Season With The Brightest Pataakhas Only On Zee Café

    Light Up Your Festive Season With The Brightest Pataakhas Only On Zee Café

    It’s that time of the year when the skies are lit with flaming anaars, sparkling phuljadis and smoking rockets. As we gear up for a dhamakedaar festive season, it’s time to shrug off the gloom from the past and celebrate ‘we time’ with the festivities on Zee Café. It’s truly a beautiful sight to behold as friends and families come together for a spectacle of fireworks from Hollywood on ‘Café Pataakha Fest’. Starting Sunday, 19th October, weeknights at 10 and a weekend binge starting 9am onwards, good fortunes are right around the corner with Zee Café bringing you the finest entertainment this month from its archive of titular shows and movies right on your screens.

    The dazzling line-up kickstarts with the all new L.A.’s Finest Season 2 airing weeknights at 10PM. Starring Jessica Alba (Sin City) and Gabrielle Union (Bad Boys II), this is the kind of cop action you are looking for to light up your weekdays with big guns and fiery explosions. It’s time to lock and load as the deadly duo return to take you through the labyrinth of Los Angeles’ gang ridden badlands as they take lead to rain down fury on the bad guys.

    Stay blazed on weekends with the best episodes of your favourite shows staring 9AM onwards airing all day long. Award-winning reality cooking show MasterChef Australia Season 8 takes centre stage this month as home cooks scurry around the kitchen to produce a unique palette of flavours to win the prestigious title of Australia’s finest chef. Situational comedy has always found its place on Zee Café with 80’s hit series Seinfeld starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards. The cherry on the top is the iconic television show I Dream Of Jeannie starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman that tells the story of 2,000-year-old genie who falls in love with an astronaut, her knight in shining armour who rescues her from her recluse confinement into a new world filled with adventure and excitement.

    There are tonnes of more ‘pataakhas’ to look forward to straight from Hollywood with blockbuster movies such as 2020s superhero-hit ‘Bloodshot’ starring Vin Diesel, Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood’ and the Resident Evil series.

  • Indulge in ‘The Perfect Serve’ with all-star chefs, Sarah Todd, Analiese Gregory, and Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava as they take on one of Australia’s most prestigious culinary events: the AO Chef Series only on SONY SIX channels

    Indulge in ‘The Perfect Serve’ with all-star chefs, Sarah Todd, Analiese Gregory, and Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava as they take on one of Australia’s most prestigious culinary events: the AO Chef Series only on SONY SIX channels

    Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) is all set to showcase the inspiring journey of three female celebrity chefs, Sarah Todd, Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Analiese Gregory as they prepare to deliver first class menus at one of Australia’s most exclusive dining events,  the AO Chef Series, in ‘The Perfect Serve’. The five-episode documentary series invites viewers to take an intimate look inside the AO Chef Series, a unique and innovative pop-up dining experience in the heart of the most watched Australian sporting event in the world, The Australian Open. 

    ‘The Perfect Serve’ will be telecast exclusively on SONY SIX channels, every Saturday at 5:00 pm with the first episode on 10th October 2020.

    The Perfect Serve unveils the stellar line-up of female chefs Sarah Todd, Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Analiese Gregory who headlined the AO Chef Series in 2020. TV personality, cookbook author and owner of three restaurants in India, including Antares in Goa, Sarah Todd was a favorite to win the Season 6 of MasterChef Australia and is a recognized face with Indian audiences. Thai chef and partner of Michelin Star restaurant Bo.Ian in Bangkok, Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava, is considered as one of the most celebrated and successful chefs in Asia with her commitment towards Thai food culture and heritage. She is an awardee of the Veuve Clicquot award for Best Female Chef in Asia. Songviasa has also been profiled on the 5th season of Chef’s Table. Analiese Gregory is a trailblazing chef from Tasmania, Australia and has obtained two hats in the 2019 Good Food Guide. Along with diving into the Tasmanian cuisines in Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Season Two, Gregory has also been a finalist at Chef of the Year in 2019.

    Overview of the Series

    As the Australian Open players set the bar with their performances on the court, celebrity chefs Sarah Todd, Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Analiese Gregory devise, source and test their menus for this luxury dining event. Heading to Bangkok, Tasmania and Mumbai, the series captures an intimate portrait of these unique female chefs as they begin the daunting preparation for the AO Chef Series in Melbourne in 2020, an event where expectations are sky high and perfection is expected.

    We go behind the scenes to get a firsthand look at the culinary and logistical challenges of staging this premium event to deliver a once in a lifetime dining experience. Providing a unique insight into the high adrenaline demands of fine dining food service, we follow each chef as they navigate the high-pressure environment of a commercial kitchen in full operation and the pressure to perfect every detail of their complex degustation menus. Despite all the planning, our chefs must contend with many last-minute challenges. Back in their kitchens, recipe testing is an extensive process as they go about perfecting each recipe. Viewers in India will especially resonate with Sarah Todd’s menu which is a contemporary spin on unique Indian street food.

    Front of house we experience all the glamour of the event as our chefs mingle with the guests and

    present their highly anticipated menus. The finale of this series will feature unexpected cameo appearances from tennis players, A-list personalities and other characters, as our chefs finally deliver what they have been working on for months.

    Comments:

    Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India:

    “The Perfect Serve is a unique program where food meets sports with compelling stories beyond the on-court action during the Australian Open. The part culinary series showcases the lifestyle essence of one of the biggest Grand Slam tournaments of the world, The Australian Open, which is home to some of the best tennis players of the world.”

    Craig Tiley, Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open Tournament Director: 

    “The Perfect Serve celebrates the AO Chef Series and profiles some of the most talented women in the international food and hospitality industry. Being able to follow their preparations across Mumbai, Bangkok, Hobart and Melbourne will take the viewer right into the inner sanctum showing what it takes to deliver a premium culinary experience at the Australian Open.”

    Sarah Todd, Celebrity Chef:

    “I was honoured to be part of the Australian Open Chef Series in 2020. My time in India over the last six years influenced my cooking style and this was a unique opportunity to bring the two countries together with my Indian-Australian cuisine. My preparation for the menu was exciting and involved elements of Australia and India. I am so happy this was captured in the 5-part series “The Perfect Serve”.  I hope you enjoy watching.”

    Watch The Perfect Serve every Saturday starting from 10th October 2020, 5:00 pm onwards, exclusively on SONY SIX channels.

  • Celebrate The Victory of Good Over Evil with A Festive Special ‘Privé Collection’ on &PrivéHD

    Celebrate The Victory of Good Over Evil with A Festive Special ‘Privé Collection’ on &PrivéHD

    It’s a collision of darkness and light this festive season as the forces prepare for an ultimate combat! As we approach the festivities, it’s time to gear up for the battle between the good and the evil as &PrivéHD brings a special festive edition of its flagship property Privé Collection. Come October, fight for what is right as the premium destination for nuanced cinema features a collection like no other. Airing weeknights at 9, the property introduces viewers to the other side of some of the most enriching tales that are sure to invigorate the festive spirit in you.

    Ringing in the festive cheer with the finest works of cinema, Privé Collection on &PrivéHD is sure to add a dose of sparkle to your evenings. The line-up includes Academy Award-winning titles such as ‘Lincoln’, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Aviator’ along with biographies like ‘Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom’ and ‘Churchill’. And just like how good triumphs over all evil here’s a collection that brings a slew of stories that make us believe in the goodness. Tales like ‘Ali’, ‘Bleed For This’ and ‘The Iron Lady’ truly go beyond cinema and inspire you to greatness. Catch all of this and a lot more all through October as part of Privé Collection.

  • The Kitchen Is Set Ablaze Once More As Famed Reality Show MasterChef Australia Season 8 Airs Weekdays On Zee Café

    The Kitchen Is Set Ablaze Once More As Famed Reality Show MasterChef Australia Season 8 Airs Weekdays On Zee Café

    Mumbai:  If you’re thinking of brewing something new today, then look no further. Catch the best of Famed reality cooking show, MasterChef Australia Season 8 as
    the fresh batch of home cooks battle it out with tougher challenges and tasks in this Award- winning series. The stage is set as television’s favourite judges, Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris keep an eye out for Australia’s next top chef. Catch some of the incredible infusion of flavours from around the world and lessons from top chefs like Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal on Zee Café with episodes airing weekdays at 2PM and 9PM.

    Only a determined few make it through the fiery kitchen and out in a race against time to take home the prestigious title.

    It’s a breath-taking culinary muse to watch contestants fight it out with pots and pans in season 8 of MasterChef Australia airing weekdays at 2PM and 9PM only on Zee Café and Zee Café HD

    To Know more, follow us on @ZeeCafe , Zee Café, zeecafeindia

  • HistoryTV18 investigates the world’s most inexplicable mysteries on ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’

    HistoryTV18 investigates the world’s most inexplicable mysteries on ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’

    MUMBAI :Have you heard of birds that predict disasters days before they take place, or sinister cults that manipulate hundreds of people to willingly take their own lives? Can science explain why some areas just seem strangely evil, and is there any truth behind ancient stories of unearthly creatures like vampires and werewolves? Why does rain sometimes fall from the sky like blood, and how do some rocks and stones inspire people to worship them? 

    HistoryTV18’s latest premiere, ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5th of October at 6 PM, explores these and other equally fascinating questions that have stumped humankind for centuries. The series is presented by award-winning actor and science fiction icon, William Shatner, and features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, and witnesses seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible can occur. With hour-long thematic episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday evening at 6, it is an exploration of the most fascinating, strange, and inexplicable mysteries in the world. 

    The series delves into strange happenings involving curious weather phenomena, bizarre cults, “evil” locations, and dire prophecies, among others. However, instead of merely giving definitive solutions, experts and historians share their opinions, and present various well-researched theories, allowing viewers to discern the answers. The narrative stays rooted in reality, making no fantastical claims, while acknowledging that there is still much remaining for humans to discover.

    One of the episodes on ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5th of October at 6 PM, tries to get into the minds of people who have been masters of manipulation. Exploring the intoxicating charisma of cult leaders, the episode investigates what makes thousands of followers give up power to them. Along with using archival footage and photographs of famous human sacrifices and indoctrination, the show even takes viewers to the actual sites where these mysterious events took place decades ago. Another episode tries to unravel the mysteries of how, and why, certain incredible structures, like the Great Pyramid at Giza and the intricate spiral staircase at the Loretto Chapel, remain standing without any central support. While we like to think of ourselves as the peak of evolution, the show also poses the pertinent question, what if we are wrong. An episode also examines the extraordinary powers that allow a dog to detect cancer faster than doctors with sophisticated equipment, and a horse that can read a person’s mind. Some of the other fascinating stories featured in one or the other episode of the series include a priceless gemstone with a deadly curse, a sacred chunk of sandstone that has caused wars, ancient rituals like voodoo and exorcism, and remarkable tales of human survival. 

    After having explored the depths of space as Captain Kirk in the legendary science fiction series, Star Trek, William Shatner is now captaining the search for answers to these real-world mysteries. As presenter and executive producer of ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5th of October at 6 PM on HistoryTV18, he too is thrilled about being part of this fascinating series. 

    Watch ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’ from the 5th of October, every Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, only on HistoryTV18 and HistoryTV18 HD

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  • Pad Up For An Innings Of Unrivalled Thrills As &flix Presents Flix Movie League

    Pad Up For An Innings Of Unrivalled Thrills As &flix Presents Flix Movie League

    The much-awaited moment has arrived as one of the biggest sporting leagues finally takes centre stage. But that’s not all! As you welcome back your beloved cricketers on field, it’s also time to root for your favourite heroes on screen with Flix Movie League on &flix. The stage is set for the biggest clash of titans starting Monday, September 21, 2020 on the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits. #LeapForth and witness a league like no other as you experience the adrenaline rush with all-time hit movies featuring the biggest Hollywood stars, action packed titles airing 9PM and 11PM weekdays on &flix.

    There is an assorted range of entertaining superhero movies up for grabs with Benedict Cumberbatch as the cloaked wizard in Doctor Strange, Chris Pratt’s group of imbeciles in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 and the friendly neighbourhood kid, Tom Holland in Spider: Homecoming to some raging crash and burn hits like Pearl Harbor, Zombieland: Double Tap and Charlies Angels. When something ‘good’ simply isn’t enough, &flix brings you the ‘best’ with features like Bad Boys For Life, Moana, Goal II: Living The Dream and Jumanji: The Next Level.  This season, come together to support your favourite all-star team while keeping a close eye out for a quick pick from &flix’s lot of power hits airing weeknights at 9PM and 11PM.

    It’s a blizzard of googlies and Yorkers this month along with a variety of Global hits coming to you on your big screen as Flix Movie League airs September 21, 2020 weeknights at 9PM and 11PM.