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  • Fox starts live streaming prime time entertainment programmes

    Fox starts live streaming prime time entertainment programmes

    MUMBAI: It’s one of the major broadcast networks in the US. But the Twenty First Century Fox owned Fox is now haring into live streaming its prime time entertainment programmes on its website and apps for mobile consumers, becoming the first US major to do so.

    The snag: viewers all over the US need a valid pay TV subscription – either cable TV or satellite and have to use their TV everywhere log in from the provider to be able to watch the live streams. Fox pointed out that around 96 million Americans using pay TV will have access to this service.

    The offer started with the hit series So You Think it Can dance: The next generation which users could watch on Fox.com and on Fox Now on their PCs, their iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Rokus, Kindle Fire, Apple TV and ChromeCast, simultaneously as live broadcast television.

    Local Fox affiliates could insert local market advertising and display station branding in the live streams.

    “From the start of the on-demand and over-the-top viewing revolution, Fox has been at the forefront of providing greater access to our buzz-defining shows, like “Empire,” “Lucifer, “Scream Queens” and “Family Guy,” said Fox Television Group chairman and CEOs Diana Walden and Gary Newman. “Adding nationwide primetime live streams is just another great example of how the Fox Digital Consumer Group, under Brian Sullivan’s leadership, is innovating to give viewers the convenience and flexibility to watch our programming whenever and wherever they want.”

  • Fox starts live streaming prime time entertainment programmes

    Fox starts live streaming prime time entertainment programmes

    MUMBAI: It’s one of the major broadcast networks in the US. But the Twenty First Century Fox owned Fox is now haring into live streaming its prime time entertainment programmes on its website and apps for mobile consumers, becoming the first US major to do so.

    The snag: viewers all over the US need a valid pay TV subscription – either cable TV or satellite and have to use their TV everywhere log in from the provider to be able to watch the live streams. Fox pointed out that around 96 million Americans using pay TV will have access to this service.

    The offer started with the hit series So You Think it Can dance: The next generation which users could watch on Fox.com and on Fox Now on their PCs, their iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Rokus, Kindle Fire, Apple TV and ChromeCast, simultaneously as live broadcast television.

    Local Fox affiliates could insert local market advertising and display station branding in the live streams.

    “From the start of the on-demand and over-the-top viewing revolution, Fox has been at the forefront of providing greater access to our buzz-defining shows, like “Empire,” “Lucifer, “Scream Queens” and “Family Guy,” said Fox Television Group chairman and CEOs Diana Walden and Gary Newman. “Adding nationwide primetime live streams is just another great example of how the Fox Digital Consumer Group, under Brian Sullivan’s leadership, is innovating to give viewers the convenience and flexibility to watch our programming whenever and wherever they want.”

  • Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    MUMBAI: This week on Facebook Live, fans of the award-winning series MR. ROBOT witnessed a widespread global marketing stunt courtesy Colors Intinity. For the unique, coordinated campaign, the show’s iconic fsociety “hacked” the MR. ROBOT Facebook page between 1.30AM IST and 7.30PM IST on July 8, to issue a global message against Evil Corp and deliver rants from “fsociety members,” who subscribe to the group’s tenets and mission.

    The international movement kicked off in the United States and then rolled out across 12 countries including the U.K., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India — all of which will premiere Mr. Robot’s second season next week.

    While the distinct rants are tonally and thematically similar, each propaganda message was customized by country and delivered in the region’s native tongue. All rants began with the same declaration: “Brothers and sisters, we are fsociety,” an expression of their unified mission — and closed with their hope for the future, “Together we can build a new world where we are finally free.”

    Following each Facebook Live rant, a two minute clip from the series’ July 14 Season 2 premiere was unveiled to fans. The clip featured a flashback of stars Rami Malek and Martin Wallström minutes before their characters, Elliot and Tyrell Wellick, executed the five/nine hack on Evil Corp.

    Viacom18 programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Passionate fans around the globe have embraced the spirit of MR. ROBOT, and we were excited to have India as part of this phenomenon. The fan fervor and interest in the show inspired us to be part of this coordinated global campaign around the second season premiere. Adding to the excitement, week-on-week fans in India will get to watch their favorite show immediately after its US telecast through Instant Premiere on the channel starting with a 2-hour special premiere episode.”

    The multiple award-winning and critically acclaimed drama MR. ROBOT was one of the most buzzed about series of 2015. The second season of Mr. Robot is all set to premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 14 at 12 noon only on Colors Infinity.

  • Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    MUMBAI: This week on Facebook Live, fans of the award-winning series MR. ROBOT witnessed a widespread global marketing stunt courtesy Colors Intinity. For the unique, coordinated campaign, the show’s iconic fsociety “hacked” the MR. ROBOT Facebook page between 1.30AM IST and 7.30PM IST on July 8, to issue a global message against Evil Corp and deliver rants from “fsociety members,” who subscribe to the group’s tenets and mission.

    The international movement kicked off in the United States and then rolled out across 12 countries including the U.K., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India — all of which will premiere Mr. Robot’s second season next week.

    While the distinct rants are tonally and thematically similar, each propaganda message was customized by country and delivered in the region’s native tongue. All rants began with the same declaration: “Brothers and sisters, we are fsociety,” an expression of their unified mission — and closed with their hope for the future, “Together we can build a new world where we are finally free.”

    Following each Facebook Live rant, a two minute clip from the series’ July 14 Season 2 premiere was unveiled to fans. The clip featured a flashback of stars Rami Malek and Martin Wallström minutes before their characters, Elliot and Tyrell Wellick, executed the five/nine hack on Evil Corp.

    Viacom18 programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Passionate fans around the globe have embraced the spirit of MR. ROBOT, and we were excited to have India as part of this phenomenon. The fan fervor and interest in the show inspired us to be part of this coordinated global campaign around the second season premiere. Adding to the excitement, week-on-week fans in India will get to watch their favorite show immediately after its US telecast through Instant Premiere on the channel starting with a 2-hour special premiere episode.”

    The multiple award-winning and critically acclaimed drama MR. ROBOT was one of the most buzzed about series of 2015. The second season of Mr. Robot is all set to premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 14 at 12 noon only on Colors Infinity.

  • Suits Season 6 to get special screening from Comedy Central

    Suits Season 6 to get special screening from Comedy Central

    MUMBAI: Harvey Spector and Mike Ross are back in action as Comedy Central – #YourHappyPlace announces to premiere the sixth season of the legal dramedy Suits on July 16, at 10 PM. Comedy Central will be hosting a special screening of the show’s premiere episode in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore before its US telecast, on July 12 making India viewers the first fans across the globe to watch the season premiere episode.

    The channel has associated with Khar Social, Hauz Khas Social and Church Street Social in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore respectively for the same.

    Viacom 18 marketing head Sabrina D’Souza shared, “Comedy Central has always been a viewer favorite & to maintain our distinct edge in the category, we will continue to air iconic shows like Suits which have a massive fan-following. The special screening, will give a select few the opportunity to watch the premiere of the new season before the world, thereby reinforcing our channel’s aim to be Your Happy Place not just on screen but also off screen.”

    “Social as a brand is an integral part of the cultural landscape of the young urban consumer. We are delighted to partner with Comedy Central to provide a platform for the screening of a show like SUITS for which we share a common audience’, said Impresario Handmade Restaurants (parent company of Social) Director – Marketing and Strategy Shobita Kadan ‘With this association we will be giving our patrons and true Suits fans the opportunity to attend the screening before the world, reinstating the culture defining Social experience.”

  • Suits Season 6 to get special screening from Comedy Central

    Suits Season 6 to get special screening from Comedy Central

    MUMBAI: Harvey Spector and Mike Ross are back in action as Comedy Central – #YourHappyPlace announces to premiere the sixth season of the legal dramedy Suits on July 16, at 10 PM. Comedy Central will be hosting a special screening of the show’s premiere episode in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore before its US telecast, on July 12 making India viewers the first fans across the globe to watch the season premiere episode.

    The channel has associated with Khar Social, Hauz Khas Social and Church Street Social in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore respectively for the same.

    Viacom 18 marketing head Sabrina D’Souza shared, “Comedy Central has always been a viewer favorite & to maintain our distinct edge in the category, we will continue to air iconic shows like Suits which have a massive fan-following. The special screening, will give a select few the opportunity to watch the premiere of the new season before the world, thereby reinforcing our channel’s aim to be Your Happy Place not just on screen but also off screen.”

    “Social as a brand is an integral part of the cultural landscape of the young urban consumer. We are delighted to partner with Comedy Central to provide a platform for the screening of a show like SUITS for which we share a common audience’, said Impresario Handmade Restaurants (parent company of Social) Director – Marketing and Strategy Shobita Kadan ‘With this association we will be giving our patrons and true Suits fans the opportunity to attend the screening before the world, reinstating the culture defining Social experience.”

  • KI sold Shame Shuttle to SBS 2 Australia

    KI sold Shame Shuttle to SBS 2 Australia

    MUMBAI: Keshet International (KI) has sold the VH1 youth reality show Walk of Shame Shuttle (13 x 30’) to leading Australian free-to-air channel, SBS 2.

    Originally commissioned by VH1 US and produced by award winning Brian Graden Media (Hit Record, Todrick and Lance Loves Michael), Walk of Shame Shuttle features hilarious, candid taxicab confessions of late night revelers on their way home “the morning after”. The show’s initial US run was seen by 4.5 million viewers in the US (P2 + Live 7).

    SBS 2 channel manager John Beohm said, “Walk of Shame Shuttle hilariously captures the irreverent tone and provocative conversations that SBS 2 looks to inspire. The series is already lighting up social media each Tuesday night demonstrating its popularity with our cross-platform audience, and with the whole series available to binge on SBS On-Demand, we’re giving our audiences the chance to catch this truly unique show on their own terms.”

    The deal was brokered by Kelly Wright, Head of Latin America and Executive Advisor Asia Pacific, SBS has previously acquired KI’s archaeological thriller DIG and the multi-award-winning drama Prisoners of War. The Walk of Shame Shuttleservice is the brainchild of undergrad-turned-entrepreneur Kellyann Wargo, who saw a money-making opportunity to provide real-life partygoers with an affordable ride home the morning after. The series sees Wargo or her fellow drivers (Jordan Pease and Michelle Collins) collect and drive revelers home while rigged cameras capture their hilarious stories and exploits from the night’s festivities.

  • KI sold Shame Shuttle to SBS 2 Australia

    KI sold Shame Shuttle to SBS 2 Australia

    MUMBAI: Keshet International (KI) has sold the VH1 youth reality show Walk of Shame Shuttle (13 x 30’) to leading Australian free-to-air channel, SBS 2.

    Originally commissioned by VH1 US and produced by award winning Brian Graden Media (Hit Record, Todrick and Lance Loves Michael), Walk of Shame Shuttle features hilarious, candid taxicab confessions of late night revelers on their way home “the morning after”. The show’s initial US run was seen by 4.5 million viewers in the US (P2 + Live 7).

    SBS 2 channel manager John Beohm said, “Walk of Shame Shuttle hilariously captures the irreverent tone and provocative conversations that SBS 2 looks to inspire. The series is already lighting up social media each Tuesday night demonstrating its popularity with our cross-platform audience, and with the whole series available to binge on SBS On-Demand, we’re giving our audiences the chance to catch this truly unique show on their own terms.”

    The deal was brokered by Kelly Wright, Head of Latin America and Executive Advisor Asia Pacific, SBS has previously acquired KI’s archaeological thriller DIG and the multi-award-winning drama Prisoners of War. The Walk of Shame Shuttleservice is the brainchild of undergrad-turned-entrepreneur Kellyann Wargo, who saw a money-making opportunity to provide real-life partygoers with an affordable ride home the morning after. The series sees Wargo or her fellow drivers (Jordan Pease and Michelle Collins) collect and drive revelers home while rigged cameras capture their hilarious stories and exploits from the night’s festivities.

  • Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    MUMBAI: The home of discerning English movie audience – Star Movies Select HD has always set new benchmarks in storytelling. Over the past year, the channel has showcased stories that left everyone spellbound.

    Star Movies Select HD took on the responsibility of taking its audience through a mesmerizing journey with premieres that included several Oscar nominated movies like Gone Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash to name a few. It also introduced the concept of ‘Unreleased premieres’ which gave its viewers an opportunity to watch movies which have never been released in India.

    The magic of storytelling was appreciated by the viewers and industry as Star Movies Select HD won numerous creative and marketing awards – right from the launch, its promos and digital conversations.

    So when the home of best stories decides to celebrate its anniversary – the result is naturally a mesmerizing content showcase – The Book Adaptations Festival – Starting July 17, every Sunday at 1PM & 3PM.

    When you read a book, you tend to imagine yourself as a part of the story. And some stories you secretly wish were yours. Star Movies Select HD gives you an opportunity to witness some of the best books come alive on your favourite English movie channel.

    The festival will showcase well-known book adaptations such as – Thank You for Smoking, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Devil Wears Prada, Atonement, among many others.
    These stories deserve to be celebrated with grandeur and Star Movies Select HD will paint the biggest canvas for them across the country with an extensive multi-media Marketing campaign that will reach its audience through TV, OOH, Radio and DTH platforms.

    Some stories leave you spellbound, some make you reconsider life itself; but all great stories have one thing in common – they touch your soul. Watch some of the best literary pages come alive on screen with the Book Adaptations festival every Sunday1PM and 3PM starting 17th July only on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    MUMBAI: The home of discerning English movie audience – Star Movies Select HD has always set new benchmarks in storytelling. Over the past year, the channel has showcased stories that left everyone spellbound.

    Star Movies Select HD took on the responsibility of taking its audience through a mesmerizing journey with premieres that included several Oscar nominated movies like Gone Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash to name a few. It also introduced the concept of ‘Unreleased premieres’ which gave its viewers an opportunity to watch movies which have never been released in India.

    The magic of storytelling was appreciated by the viewers and industry as Star Movies Select HD won numerous creative and marketing awards – right from the launch, its promos and digital conversations.

    So when the home of best stories decides to celebrate its anniversary – the result is naturally a mesmerizing content showcase – The Book Adaptations Festival – Starting July 17, every Sunday at 1PM & 3PM.

    When you read a book, you tend to imagine yourself as a part of the story. And some stories you secretly wish were yours. Star Movies Select HD gives you an opportunity to witness some of the best books come alive on your favourite English movie channel.

    The festival will showcase well-known book adaptations such as – Thank You for Smoking, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Devil Wears Prada, Atonement, among many others.
    These stories deserve to be celebrated with grandeur and Star Movies Select HD will paint the biggest canvas for them across the country with an extensive multi-media Marketing campaign that will reach its audience through TV, OOH, Radio and DTH platforms.

    Some stories leave you spellbound, some make you reconsider life itself; but all great stories have one thing in common – they touch your soul. Watch some of the best literary pages come alive on screen with the Book Adaptations festival every Sunday1PM and 3PM starting 17th July only on Star Movies Select HD.