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  • &Privé HD’s Unforgettables at 9 property celebrates movies that have left an indelible mark

    &Privé HD’s Unforgettables at 9 property celebrates movies that have left an indelible mark

    MUMBAI: There are some movies that become a part of your life and you can’t help but watch them over and over again. There are some characters that reveal a hidden element of yourself that results in an instant connection. &Privé HD’s property ‘Unforgettables at 9’ brings such classics every Monday to Friday at 9 pm. Started on 5th March, the three-month long property will showcase exceptional movies till the end of May.

    Unforgettables at 9 on &Privé HD has curated an incredible list of movies that you simply cannot miss. Some of the movies in the line-up include:

    March – Bridge of Spies, Catch Me If You Can, Terminal, A Beautiful Mind, The Wolf of Wallstreet, Ghost, American Beauty

    April – People vs Larry Flynt, Almost Famous, Larry Crowne, Gangs of New York, Ides of March, The Terminal, A.I Artificial Intelligence, Jerry Maguire, The Machinist

    May – Shutter Island, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Usual Suspects, Infiltrator, The Lincoln Lawyer, Donnie Darko, Chinatown, Revolutionary Road

    Since inception, the channel’s endeavor has been to present titles and properties that help audiences to unravel the multiple layers of movie making them ‘Feel the other side’ of cinema. With Unforgettables at 9, the channel further aims to bring a cinematic experience with a line-up of movies that will stay with the viewers forever.

  • Living Foodz raises a Toast to India’s finest restaurants, night

    Living Foodz raises a Toast to India’s finest restaurants, night

    MUMBAI: India’s premium lifestyle channel, Living Foodz organized the second edition of Epicurean Guild Awards at an evening which saluted the game changers in India’s fine-dining, nightlife and lifestyle entertainment space. Held on March 22 at Sahara Star, Mumbai, the event was curated by Chef Manu Chandra. Living Foodz Epicurean Guild Awards paid ode to the country’s best fine-dining restaurants and lounges across 8 cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Goa.

    Attended by India’s finest food mavens, influencers and eminent personalities such as Kunal Kapur, Maria Goretti, Amrita Raichand, Thomas Zacharias, Brinda Miller, Zeba Kohli, Kunal Vijayakar, Devita Saraf, Kelvin Cheung, Adarsh Munjal, Michael Swamy and Prahlad Kakar. The evening was a celebration of India’s evolving fine-dining and nightlife culture. Comedians Kunal Rao and Azeem Banatwalla had the audience in splits throughout the night.

    The winners of this year’s Epicurean Guild Awards were:

    JURY CHOICE AWARDS:

    BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT: Yauatcha, Mumbai

    BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT: MEGU -The Leela Palace, Delhi

    BEST MULTI ASIAN RESTAURANT: Gung the Palace, Delhi

    BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Artusi Ristorante E-Bar, Delhi

    BEST EUROPEAN RESTAURANT: Masque, Mumbai

    BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT: Dum Pukht – ITC Maurya, Delhi

    BEST NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT: Royal Vega – ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

    BEST FREESTYLE RESTAURANT: The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai

    BEST NEW RESTAURANT: POH, Mumbai

    BEST NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCE: KOKO Asian Gastropub, Mumbai

    BEST INDIAN WINERY: KRSMA Estates

    ICONIC RESTAURANT: Bukhara – ITC Maurya, Delhi

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Madhur Jaffrey

    NON-JURY AWARDS:

    BEST FOOD ENTERTAINER: Kunal Kapur

    BEST FOOD INSTAGRAMMER: Shivesh Bhatia

    As the curator of the Epicurean Guild Awards Chef Manu Chandra said “The Epicurean Guild Awards are an attempt to redefine the narrative of fine-dining in India, which has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years. The awards champion India’s emerging stars who have put the country on the global culinary map. I have always rooted for the emergence of talent in this space and I am delighted to be a part of this unique property.”

    While speaking about the evening Amit Nair said “At Living Foodz, we have always stood for creating new formats and intellectual properties.

    The Epicurean Guild Awards in its second year have been a resounding success due to the meticulous approach and range of the jury involved. The award categories and winners reflect the diversity of India’s culinary landscape and I congratulate each one of them for setting the bar high. We are thrilled at the response from the consumer votes for the Best Food entertainer and Best Instagrammer of the year. The whopping 10k plus votes was a testament to the burgeoning interest in food related content both on TV and Digital, where we have maintained a sustained leadership.”

    The awards were curated by Chef Manu Chandra along with an esteemed jury panel that consisted of an electric mix of the best chefs, influencers, and personalities from the food industry.  It comprised of Chef Ranveer Brar, AD Singh, Karen Anand, Magandeep Singh, Bhaichand Patel, Ajay Chopra, Chef Rakhee Vaswani, Clinton Cerejo, Anoothi Vishal, Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal, Kalyan Karmakar, Mohit Anand, Nicole Madon, Nikhil Agarwal, Antoine Lewis, Anirban Blah, Osama Jalali, Ruma Singh, Gauri Devidayal, Ruth Dsouza Prabhu, Purva Mehra and Hemamalini Maiya.  EY are the Process Advisors for the second edition of Living Foodz Epicurean Guild Awards 2018. The nomination process started by reviewing restaurants across the 8 cities, a dine out session followed by 2 jury deliberation rounds.

    India Gate Brown Rice was the ‘Co-Powered By’ Sponsor and Volkswagen was the ‘Driven By’ Sponsor for the Epicurean Guild Awards 2018. Some of the strategic partnerships for the property included Radio One: Radio partner, Facebook- Social Media partner, Jean Claude Biguine – styling partner, The Hindu- Print Partner, FBAI- Blogging Partner, TGI.Co – Tea partner and Sahara Star- Hospitality partner.

  • The Boss Baby premieres March 25 at 1PM and 9PM

    The Boss Baby premieres March 25 at 1PM and 9PM

    MUMBAI: Staying true to the promise to premiere the biggest blockbusters of the year, Star Movies will air Academy Award nominated film, The Boss Baby on Sunday, March 25 at 1PM and 9 PM respectively. Starring the witty Alec Baldwin as Boss Baby along with popular host Jimmy Kimmel as Ted Timothy Templeton, the film is a rollercoaster of fun, drama, suspense and hilarity.

    Theodore, a cute baby with an adult mind is on earth with an arduous mission:  to lead the battle between babies and puppies. He enlists his unwilling sibling, Tim for this task, and things take an unexpected turn owing to the complexities that come with any sibling rivalry. Whether it’s squabbling incessantly or becoming partners in crime, Tim and Theodore are exactly like every other sibling duo. A secret world where cute babies double up as undercover agents, The Boss Baby is a complete family entertainer.

    The place to catch the biggest Hollywood premieres, Star Movies brings fans a tongue-in-cheek campaign centred on the qualities of a boss, that are brought out in The Boss Baby, showcasing how babies know just how to get things done their way! On the day of the premiere, Star Movies invites fans to share their version on what bosses say – and what they really mean. Star Movies will encourage their followers to share the funniest and wittiest translations of “Boss Quotes”.

  • Disney restructures business in the face of digital disruption

    Disney restructures business in the face of digital disruption

    MUMBAI: Walt Disney Co, on Wednesday, announced a sweeping restructuring aimed at accelerating its global expansion during a period of upheaval for Hollywood.
    The entertainment giant said it would combine its international media business and its content streaming operation into one unit and create another division to house its consumer products business along with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

    Its biggest restructuring in recent years, Disney’s move is the latest effort by a legacy entertainment and media company to adapt to rapid changes in consumer behaviour driven by digital technology.

    Disney had been expected to make structural changes as it prepared to launch two streaming services and buy film and TV assets owned by 21st Century Fox—a $52.4 billion deal that requires federal regulatory approval.

    Disney’s new direct-to-consumer and international unit will include the upcoming ESPN+ streaming service, which launches later this year, and a Disney-branded film and TV streaming offering scheduled to debut in 2019.

    The unit also will include video-on-demand service Hulu, in which Disney would own a controlling stake if the Fox deal is approved. Kevin Mayer, who has been Disney’s chief strategy officer since 2015, was named chairman of the new global business.

    The combining of Disney’s parks and resorts business and its consumer products group will help streamline operations for units that already had their share of overlap.
    Bob Chapek, who has headed Disney Parks and Resorts since 2015, was named chairman of the new unit. As its leader, Chapek will assume additional responsibility for all of Disney’s consumer products operations globally, including licensing and Disney stores.

    Disney chairman and chief executive Robert Iger said in a statement that the changes would position the company “for the future, creating a more effective, global framework to serve consumers worldwide, increase growth and maximise shareholder value.”
    In December, with the announcement of the prospective Fox deal, Iger, 67, extended his contract by three years; he is now expected to retire in 2021 when his new pact ends.

    The restructuring plan, which is effective immediately, elevates key lieutenants Mayer and Chapek, who now are poised to work more closely with Iger for the remainder of his tenure.

    Their promotions come amid much speculation about who will be chosen as Iger’s successor.
    Chapek was head of Disney Consumer Products before being tapped to lead the parks group. The 58-year-old executive also previously was president of distribution for Walt Disney Studios.

    The last time Disney restructured its business units was in 2015, when it merged its interactive and consumer products units, a move that was designed to better align once-distant businesses that new technology had brought closer together.

    Two Disney units – media networks and studio entertainment – are remaining the same, save for minor changes, such as the studio’s programme sales operation moving to the direct-to-consumer and international unit.

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  • Viewers celebrate their love for hollywood blockbusters on my Star Movies at 9

    Viewers celebrate their love for hollywood blockbusters on my Star Movies at 9

    MUMBAI: Home to the biggest blockbusters, Star Movies leads the way in engaging audiences by giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their love for Hollywood films! My Star Movies at 9, for the first time ever, presents fans with a special proposition. Not only will they get to watch their favorite films on Star Movies, but they will also be featured on TV.

    My Star Movies at 9 recognizes the spirit of movie buffs and their love for Hollywood films. Viewers sent in tributes to their favourite blockbuster describing what they love most about it. A select set of fans have been showcased with their tribute through music, poetry and dance and lead the promotional campaign on Star Movies with their zeal! Star Movies will kick off the slot on 19th March with a social media campaign that will bring alive emotions of joy, laughter and tears for movie enthusiasts through personalized digital illustrations.

    With My Star Movies at 9, the channel not only delivers on the promise to keep engaging audiences with the best English blockbusters, but also innovates to shine a spotlight on the tremendous talent and passion of our fans. So get ready to experience the love for movies like never before as viewers gear up for a month of action, drama, suspense and comedy!

  • &Privé HD to premiere the gripping thriller ‘The Hunter’ this sunday

    &Privé HD to premiere the gripping thriller ‘The Hunter’ this sunday

    MUMBAI: &Privé HD, the newest destination for nuanced cinema, is all set to premiere the Australian thriller-drama The Hunter on 18th of March at 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Directed by Daniel Nettheim, the riveting movie stars Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, and Frances O’Connor in pivotal roles.

    Based on the novel of the same name by Julia Leigh, The Hunter revolves around a professional and ruthless mercenary, Martin (Willem Dafoe) who is sent into the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for a tiger which is believed to be extinct. Posing as a scientist, he sets up a base-camp at a broken-down farmhouse living with a family whose father is missing.  As his attachment to the family grows, he encounters unforeseen dangers which complicate his already deadly mission.

    Presenting multiple facets of the protagonist’s character, the movie will make some feel the cold-hearted killer’s tryst with the bereaved family, but there will be those who will feel the revelation of a gentle long-forgotten soul.

  • Romedy NOW brings award winning and celebrated edgy comedy show ‘Shameless’ to Indian television screens for the first time

    Romedy NOW brings award winning and celebrated edgy comedy show ‘Shameless’ to Indian television screens for the first time

    MUMBAI: India’s favourite English Entertainment channel, Romedy NOW brings to Indian audiences for the first time ever on Indian television, the award winning and celebrated American comedy-drama series – ‘Shameless’ premiering this Friday, 16th March at 11pm on Romedy NOW’s ‘After Hours Binge’.

    Adapted by John Wells, this fiercely engaging and fearlessly twisted series depicts the dysfunctional family of the Gallaghers who live in the South Side of Chicago. Chicagoan Frank Gallagher played by Oscar®-nominated William H. Macy is the proud single alcoholic dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who leaves his kids to fend for themselves. When Frank is not at the bar spending the little money he has, he’s passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

    Speaking on the launch of the new show, TIMES NETWORK, EVP & Head Entertainment Cluster, Vivek Srivastava said, “Shameless will be a break through show for the channel as the content of the show is extremely bold and edgy  which is a change from our usual programming line-up. Known to be synonymous with love and laughter, the channel has historically been India’s favourite rom-com destination showcasing the happiest television series & movies. Like  ‘Shameless’, the quality of content that we will be showcasing on the channel is an attempt to widen our audience  base. We as a channel are committed to provide all round entertainment and therefore are working towards including a mix of different emotions in all our shows. I am confident that Shameless will have an equal fan following in India as overseas.”

    Through its distinctive international content, Romedy NOW is known to strike an emotional chord with audiences by offering them their daily dose of love and laughter. With the Indian television premiere of ‘Shameless’, the channel will be now foraying into edgier and quirky content apart from romance and comedy. 
    Have no shame and tune in to catch the immensely entertaining comedy series – ‘Shameless’ premiering this Friday, 16th March at 11pm on Romedy NOW’s ‘After Hours Binge’.

  • This March Gal Gadot comes to your television screen as wonder woman exclusively on HBO & HBO HD on 25th march

    This March Gal Gadot comes to your television screen as wonder woman exclusively on HBO & HBO HD on 25th march

    MUMBAI: This March, fix your date with Gal Gadot – who plays DC Comics character Wonder Woman – an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. HBO and HBO HD, home to the biggest Hollywood blockbusters, is excited to Premiere Wonder Woman in the month where the entire World celebrates International Women’s Day. Bringing the first ever Woman superhero story from DC Comics’ expanded universe, ‘Wonder Woman’ is our way to celebrate this month.

    The epic action adventure premier, co-powered by Levis & Kellogg Muesli, is a treat for fans as director Patty Jenkins takes the audience through Wonder Woman’s origin, told in a flashback that traces the demi-goddess’s evolution from an idealistic, innocent girl to a powerful vigilante saving mortals. Talented Israeli actor Gal Gadot steals millions of hearts, as she effortlessly portrays her transformation from an Amazonian Warrior Princess to Wonder Woman. The female actor-director duo has dished out the 3rd most successful movie of 2017 at the box-office.

    And that’s not all. HBO and HBO HD are geared up to take the excitement up a notch. In the lead up to the film premier, from 9th to 13th March, fans and viewers can participate in a fantastic #SheIsWonderWoman contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! All fans need to do, is ‘Upload a picture with the person who is Wonder Woman to them, and explaining why’ in less than 250 words. There resides a strong sense of power, courage, grace and Wonder in every woman – and the contest celebrates exactly that! Being a contest, which touches the emotional chord of the viewers, the gratification is a money can’t buy experience. Three lucky winners would get a golden chance to be featured on HBO & HBO HD during the Television premiere of the movie along with a staycation with their Wonder Woman. During the contest period we would have 5 lucky winners daily, who will get gift vouchers from HBO! The shortlisted entries will be a part of the music video which will be aired at the end of the movie.

    Experience the journey of the lasso-wielding superhero, Wonder Woman, as she traverses from the familiar cocoon of The Paradise Islands to the uncharted territory of human battleground. Tune in to HBO and HBO HD, and experience the magic of Wonder Woman only on Sunday, 25th March, 1pm and 9pm.

  • AXN celebrates international women’s day in style with ace shows, movies and activities

    AXN celebrates international women’s day in style with ace shows, movies and activities

    MUMBAI: AXN, the no.1 channel in the English general entertainment category (GEC), is also the consistent leader in Female viewership with 26% share. To celebrate the day dedicated to its loyal fan base, AXN has used the mix on-ground activities, movies and shows to mark the International Women’s Day.

    In a one-of-a-kind initiative, AXN is honoring all women employees in workplaces across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The channel has set up rejuvenation zones in multiple trade and media offices where all women employees can indulge in special makeovers by hair stylists and nail artists. In addition to this, all employees are encouraged to write a Thank-you message to the one woman who has inspired them in the workplace. The best message will win exciting AXN goodies.  

    Apart from the stimulating on-ground activity, AXN is airing movies with strong, powerful and inspirational women characters every weekend in the month of march. Watch women who slayed the Oscars Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer in the movie The Help as they set new friendship goals. Witness the startling chemistry between legendary actresses Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts as they showcase the story of an unlikely friendship between two remarkable women in the movie ‘Step Mom’. Meryl Streep and Amy Adams will surely bring out the inner chef in you with the inspiring real life story – ‘Julie and Julia’. Witness the remarkable Julia Roberts once again in a never seen before avatar with the legal drama ‘Erin Brockovich’.

    Also watch the leading ladies of the biggest shows being aired on AXN who are also game changers. Katheryn Winnick, protagonist of the most talked about show, Vikings marks her debut as a director in season 5. Elizabeth Moss’ who was nominated six times at Emmy awards, finally won the Primetime Emmy for her gripping role in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Elizabeth McCord broke all the stereotypes by portraying the role of United States secretary of state in ‘Madam Secretary’.

    AXN dedicates the month of March to the women who not only love edgy content but derive inspiration from the future-defining characters.

  • Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur premiers march 11 on Sony BBC Earth

    Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur premiers march 11 on Sony BBC Earth

    MUMBAI: Dinosaurs are one of the rarest species to exist on our planet. While there have been multiple investigations and advances to understand the world of reptiles, dinosaurs however, remain mysterious. This month, Sony BBC Earth will premiere a show outlining the most intriguing prehistoric discoveries; Watch ‘Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur’ starting Sunday, March 11th at 9pm.

    Legendary presenter Sir David Attenborough, brings out the discovery of world’s largest-known dinosaur – a new species of titanosaur. Attenborough and a team of scientists worked relentlessly for 2 years to piece together a 37-metre long skeleton from over 220 bones. Coupled with state of the art graphics, the show tells the story of how life of such a giant was possible and looks at why the species got extinct.