Category: English Entertainment

‘Asia’s Got Talent’ s2 to air on AXN; multi-year deal with FreemantleMedia confirmed

MUMBAI: The search for “Asia’s Got Talent” will continue in Season 2 this year after its successful first season in 2015. Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, has finalised terms with FremantleMedia International for the talent show’s rights.

Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia International co-produced the “Got Talent” franchise. It appears in the Guinness World Records as the “Most Successful Reality Television Format” with 70 local versions produced across the Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The talent show format is telecast in 186 countries around the world, Yibada reported.

As yet, “Asia’s Got Talent” Season 2 has no local production firm or judges but is anticipated to start talent auditions throughout Asia. Its premiere is scheduled for the second half of the year, and is likely to broadcast on Sony’s AXN network across much of the Asia-Pacific region. It geographically includes the key territories of India, Japan, Korea, and China.

FremantleMedia International GM – Asia and executive VP Ganesh Rajaram said in a statement that ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ Season 1 had become the benchmark for talent shows in the pan-regional space and that they were thrilled to have had secured the multi-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

January 16, 2017
‘Asia’s Got Talent’ s2 to air on AXN; multi-year deal with FreemantleMedia confirmed

MUMBAI: The search for “Asia’s Got Talent” will continue in Season 2 this year after its successful first season in 2015. Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, has finalised terms with FremantleMedia International for the talent show’s rights.

Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia International co-produced the “Got Talent” franchise. It appears in the Guinness World Records as the “Most Successful Reality Television Format” with 70 local versions produced across the Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The talent show format is telecast in 186 countries around the world, Yibada reported.

As yet, “Asia’s Got Talent” Season 2 has no local production firm or judges but is anticipated to start talent auditions throughout Asia. Its premiere is scheduled for the second half of the year, and is likely to broadcast on Sony’s AXN network across much of the Asia-Pacific region. It geographically includes the key territories of India, Japan, Korea, and China.

FremantleMedia International GM – Asia and executive VP Ganesh Rajaram said in a statement that ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ Season 1 had become the benchmark for talent shows in the pan-regional space and that they were thrilled to have had secured the multi-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

January 16, 2017
Star Movies starts Star Wars saga from 14 Jan

MUMBAI: Star Movies will be celebrating the imaginative world created by the visionary Director George Lucas with a complete six movie showcase titled ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ starting 14 January every weekend at 12pm.

The Star Wars Saga along with its characters are one of the most iconic names in the world. For nearly four decades, the Star Wars saga has captivated audiences, broken box office records and earned countless accolades. When George Lucas made the Star Wars film he didn’t just make a cult film series he created an industry one that made fans go “This will be a day long remembered”

Beginning 14 January, the channel will feature the Star Wars Saga from episodes I to VI every Saturday and Sunday AT 12 PM. Star Movies will take you on a journey through the Star Wars universe right from the evolution of its characters to its path breaking use of technology. From the Millennium Falcon to the Death Star, from Jedis and their battle against Darth Vader to the beautiful Princess Leia, Star Wars has left a mark through generations.

Ever since the first Star Wars film released in the 1970s, it has been a benchmark in film-making for its visual grandeur and epic storyline. What started out as simple fairytale story became a cult favorite. From iconic phrases to the plethora of worlds shown in each film, Star Wars has attained a cult status that very few movies have achieved. So get ready to keep your weekends free to re-connect with iconic characters you grew up idolizing.

So Remember; watch you must, miss you must not!

14th Jan: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

15th Jan: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

21st Jan: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

22nd Jan: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

28th Jan: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

29th Jan: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

January 13, 2017
Star Movies starts Star Wars saga from 14 Jan

MUMBAI: Star Movies will be celebrating the imaginative world created by the visionary Director George Lucas with a complete six movie showcase titled ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ starting 14 January every weekend at 12pm.

The Star Wars Saga along with its characters are one of the most iconic names in the world. For nearly four decades, the Star Wars saga has captivated audiences, broken box office records and earned countless accolades. When George Lucas made the Star Wars film he didn’t just make a cult film series he created an industry one that made fans go “This will be a day long remembered”

Beginning 14 January, the channel will feature the Star Wars Saga from episodes I to VI every Saturday and Sunday AT 12 PM. Star Movies will take you on a journey through the Star Wars universe right from the evolution of its characters to its path breaking use of technology. From the Millennium Falcon to the Death Star, from Jedis and their battle against Darth Vader to the beautiful Princess Leia, Star Wars has left a mark through generations.

Ever since the first Star Wars film released in the 1970s, it has been a benchmark in film-making for its visual grandeur and epic storyline. What started out as simple fairytale story became a cult favorite. From iconic phrases to the plethora of worlds shown in each film, Star Wars has attained a cult status that very few movies have achieved. So get ready to keep your weekends free to re-connect with iconic characters you grew up idolizing.

So Remember; watch you must, miss you must not!

14th Jan: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

15th Jan: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

21st Jan: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

22nd Jan: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

28th Jan: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

29th Jan: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

January 13, 2017
Eros Now to premiere original series ‘Salute Siachen’ on 15 Jan

MUMBAI: Eros Now has announced the premiere of it’s original series, Salute Siachen. The series will be aired on 15 January, Army Day.

This first celebrity expedition carried out in association with HTC, to the world’s second longest glacier and highest battlefield was to honour the Indian Army and salute their selfless contribution to the country.

The five-part series shot by the nine celebrity participants on HTC phones takes you through a whirlwind of emotions as they embark upon the toughest journey of their life. The 20-day trek saw popular faces from different walks of life come together to salute the Indian Army.

The celebrity participants underwent rigorous training and prepping for the expedition that began with an acclimatization trek to Stok Kangri base. Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal, Arunoday Singh, sports personalities – cricketer Rudra Pratap Singh and hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki, TV heartthrob Rannvijay Singha along with Namrata Gujaran, Hasan Zaidi, Shlok Sharma and Sonnalli Seygall battled out extreme weather conditions to scale the unpredictable Siachen.

Speaking on the launch of the series on Eros Now digital CEO Rishika Lulla Singh said, “Salute Siachen is a unique initiative and a humble tribute showcasing our appreciation of the accomplishments of the Indian army and what better occasion than the Army Day to launch this series paying tribute to the valor of our soldiers.”

Eros Now business head Zulfiqar Khan added, “Eros Now’s promise is to narrate inspiring and riveting stories to our audiences and what better way than to kick start with Salute Siachen, that will inspire and entertain millions of viewers. We are encouraged by the faith and support extended by our partner HTC.”

Commenting on the expedition, Rampal, said, “Thank our soldiers, in our own way. At the same time, it was a very personal and emotional journey, and I am grateful to the whole team for the support they gave to me to launch The Gwen Breast Cancer Foundation.”

Speaking on his experience, Singha said, “Salute Siachen has been an exhilarating experience and I am honoured to have been a part of this unique expedition and pay my tribute to the Indian Army.”

Singh commented, “As someone who plays cricket for our country, the urge to show my appreciation to the real heroes of our nation has only risen. Am glad that I could do my bit through Salute Siachen.”

January 12, 2017
Eros Now to premiere original series ‘Salute Siachen’ on 15 Jan

MUMBAI: Eros Now has announced the premiere of it’s original series, Salute Siachen. The series will be aired on 15 January, Army Day.

This first celebrity expedition carried out in association with HTC, to the world’s second longest glacier and highest battlefield was to honour the Indian Army and salute their selfless contribution to the country.

The five-part series shot by the nine celebrity participants on HTC phones takes you through a whirlwind of emotions as they embark upon the toughest journey of their life. The 20-day trek saw popular faces from different walks of life come together to salute the Indian Army.

The celebrity participants underwent rigorous training and prepping for the expedition that began with an acclimatization trek to Stok Kangri base. Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal, Arunoday Singh, sports personalities – cricketer Rudra Pratap Singh and hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki, TV heartthrob Rannvijay Singha along with Namrata Gujaran, Hasan Zaidi, Shlok Sharma and Sonnalli Seygall battled out extreme weather conditions to scale the unpredictable Siachen.

Speaking on the launch of the series on Eros Now digital CEO Rishika Lulla Singh said, “Salute Siachen is a unique initiative and a humble tribute showcasing our appreciation of the accomplishments of the Indian army and what better occasion than the Army Day to launch this series paying tribute to the valor of our soldiers.”

Eros Now business head Zulfiqar Khan added, “Eros Now’s promise is to narrate inspiring and riveting stories to our audiences and what better way than to kick start with Salute Siachen, that will inspire and entertain millions of viewers. We are encouraged by the faith and support extended by our partner HTC.”

Commenting on the expedition, Rampal, said, “Thank our soldiers, in our own way. At the same time, it was a very personal and emotional journey, and I am grateful to the whole team for the support they gave to me to launch The Gwen Breast Cancer Foundation.”

Speaking on his experience, Singha said, “Salute Siachen has been an exhilarating experience and I am honoured to have been a part of this unique expedition and pay my tribute to the Indian Army.”

Singh commented, “As someone who plays cricket for our country, the urge to show my appreciation to the real heroes of our nation has only risen. Am glad that I could do my bit through Salute Siachen.”

January 12, 2017
Movies Now 2 offers to win paid trip for Wrestle Mania 2017

MUMBAI: This month, get a chance to meet you favorite wrestling stars in WWE Live! Movies Now 2 has tied-up with XXX: The Return of Xander Cage and offers its viewers a chance to win a trip to Germany for an opportunity to watch WWE Live – Road To Wrestle Mania 2017. Viewers can grab onto this opportunity by participating in their twitter contest which starts from 18 January at 3:00pm.

Movies Now 2 has associated for this exclusive tie-up with the film because it resonates to the movie’s content. It is very similar to the kind of movies that air on the channel; very stylish, cutting-edge and action-packed. The channel known as the Hollywood’s Wildchild, showcases some of the best Hollywood movies for avid movie-watchers, who love high decibel action and drama and it’ll be very exciting to see the audience engagement for a contest of this kind.

To participate the viewers will have to follow Movies Now 2 Twitter handle – @MoviesNow2 and they will be eligible for selection after they have successfully completed 5 or more tasks/activities/quizzes. Post the quiz one lucky winner will win an all-expense paid trip for two to Germany and get the opportunity to see their favorite WWE stars live.

January 12, 2017
Movies Now 2 offers to win paid trip for Wrestle Mania 2017

MUMBAI: This month, get a chance to meet you favorite wrestling stars in WWE Live! Movies Now 2 has tied-up with XXX: The Return of Xander Cage and offers its viewers a chance to win a trip to Germany for an opportunity to watch WWE Live – Road To Wrestle Mania 2017. Viewers can grab onto this opportunity by participating in their twitter contest which starts from 18 January at 3:00pm.

Movies Now 2 has associated for this exclusive tie-up with the film because it resonates to the movie’s content. It is very similar to the kind of movies that air on the channel; very stylish, cutting-edge and action-packed. The channel known as the Hollywood’s Wildchild, showcases some of the best Hollywood movies for avid movie-watchers, who love high decibel action and drama and it’ll be very exciting to see the audience engagement for a contest of this kind.

To participate the viewers will have to follow Movies Now 2 Twitter handle – @MoviesNow2 and they will be eligible for selection after they have successfully completed 5 or more tasks/activities/quizzes. Post the quiz one lucky winner will win an all-expense paid trip for two to Germany and get the opportunity to see their favorite WWE stars live.

January 12, 2017
Star World & HD to air s6 of ‘Homeland’ with U.S. release

MUMBAI: The current geopolitical issues have everyone at the edge of their seats. And even as the world watches with bated breath as events unfold, the brand new season of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning series Homeland brings to life these very events on television. Set to air on Star World and Star World HD from 16 January onwards on the same day as the U.S., Homeland is back with season 6 as it follows Carrie Mathison’s adventures in New York City.

Developed by Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon, the political thriller is based on the original Israeli series Prisoners of War by Gideon Raff. The show stars Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Marvel and Mandy Patinkin among others.

“We were not going to tell a story about a terrorist attack on New York City,” said Gansa, “Instead, the season plays with psychological reverberations of the war on terror in the United States. We deal with the threat itself. “How real is it? How scary is it? How existential is it? Have we overreacted since 9/11? What are we doing, how much are we spending, and what kind of an industry have we built up over domestic counter-terrorism?”

Season 6 picks up several months after Carrie has thwarted the terrorist attack in Berlin and has moved to New York City to provide aid to mistreated Muslims living in the U.S. The sixth season is set during a post-election period with a woman president-elect who seduces the press, spars with the C.I.A. and stirs international political dramas before she even takes office.

Danes added, “Carrie will always be in the middle. The pace isn’t going to get any slower; the questions aren’t going to get any simpler and the characters aren’t going to get any less complex.”

January 12, 2017
Star World & HD to air s6 of ‘Homeland’ with U.S. release

MUMBAI: The current geopolitical issues have everyone at the edge of their seats. And even as the world watches with bated breath as events unfold, the brand new season of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning series Homeland brings to life these very events on television. Set to air on Star World and Star World HD from 16 January onwards on the same day as the U.S., Homeland is back with season 6 as it follows Carrie Mathison’s adventures in New York City.

Developed by Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon, the political thriller is based on the original Israeli series Prisoners of War by Gideon Raff. The show stars Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Marvel and Mandy Patinkin among others.

“We were not going to tell a story about a terrorist attack on New York City,” said Gansa, “Instead, the season plays with psychological reverberations of the war on terror in the United States. We deal with the threat itself. “How real is it? How scary is it? How existential is it? Have we overreacted since 9/11? What are we doing, how much are we spending, and what kind of an industry have we built up over domestic counter-terrorism?”

Season 6 picks up several months after Carrie has thwarted the terrorist attack in Berlin and has moved to New York City to provide aid to mistreated Muslims living in the U.S. The sixth season is set during a post-election period with a woman president-elect who seduces the press, spars with the C.I.A. and stirs international political dramas before she even takes office.

Danes added, “Carrie will always be in the middle. The pace isn’t going to get any slower; the questions aren’t going to get any simpler and the characters aren’t going to get any less complex.”

January 12, 2017