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  • Star World Premiere HD to bring back S2 of Wayward Pines

    Star World Premiere HD to bring back S2 of Wayward Pines

    MUMBAI: Star World Premiere HD is bringing back the the second season of Wayward Pines from May 27 onwards, 10 pm every Friday

    Wayward Pines is an adaptation of the Wayward Pines novels by eminent sci-fi and mystery author Blake Crouch. The show in its first season managed to serenade sci-fi fans with impeccable direction by M Night Shyamalan and a stellar star cast that included Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matt Dillon who starred in wildly successful ventures like There’s Something About Mary (1998), Crash (2004), Factotum (2005), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Nothing but the Truth (2008).

    The second season haswith stars like two time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), Jason Patric (Speed,My Sister’s Keeper) and  BAFTA nominated Nimrat Kaur ( Airlift, Lunch Box) joining the ranks. The upcoming season is set to be a glitzy affair.

    Wayward Pines season one traced the adventures of Ethan Burke (Matt Dillon), a U.S. Secret Service agent, who was investigating the mystery of the disappearance of his two colleagues. As his search leads him to the quaint little town of Wayward Pines, he awakens from a car accident only to find out that one of his colleagues is dead, the other, his former beau Kate Hewson (Carla Gugino) is living a rustic life in the town and all is not as it seems in the mysterious town. The town has sinister secrets and there seems to be something nefarious brewing just under the surface.

    While the first season ended at crossroads, with a civil war at the horizon where do the new characters fit in? It is well-known that the town of Wayward Pines exists in a post-apocalyptic future 2000 years from now, it is populated by folks who have been kept in suspended animation all that time and thawed out as required. So when the brilliant but eccentric doctor Theo Yedlin (Jason Patrick) wakes up groggily thinking it was only the previous night that his marriage with wife Rebecca (Nimrat Kaur) was falling apart at a holiday resort in Hawaii, he is quick to realize that something is rotten in Wayward Pines. As Yedlin replaces the town’s recently deceased physician, he begins navigating his baffling new surroundings.

    Meanwhile, Rebecca Yedlin (Nimrat Kaur), Theo’s wife and a former architect has already begun her work as the town’s beautician in the three years she’s been awake before her husband’s emergence.

    Speaking of his role, Jason Patric said, “I did not watch the previous season because one of the things about my character, Theo Yedlin, who is a surgeon, is that he has been dropped right in the middle of it all so his reactions need to be as pure as possible.I don’t have any definitive ideas about who he is or where he’s going, but I think that was one of the interesting things about choosing to do this project.”

    Nimrat Kaur also spoke about her role on the show, “I play the role of Rebecca, an architect who has designed the town of Wayward Pines. I am not one of the characters who wakes up unaware of what the place is like. Rebecca is someone who has a very complicated and intriguing journey on the show; she wakes up in Wayward Pines and copes up with her life there and struggles with her relationship with her husband while trying to find the perfect balance between everything.”

    With Theo, Rebecca and a historian (DjimonHounsou) having just come out of the slumber and entered the fold, how do their characters fit in and where does their loyalty lie? Will their entry have a domino effect on the events unfurling in the show? 

    The series has been nominated for the prestigious Saturn Awards in numerous categories and holds a rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.

     

  • Star World Premiere HD to bring back S2 of Wayward Pines

    Star World Premiere HD to bring back S2 of Wayward Pines

    MUMBAI: Star World Premiere HD is bringing back the the second season of Wayward Pines from May 27 onwards, 10 pm every Friday

    Wayward Pines is an adaptation of the Wayward Pines novels by eminent sci-fi and mystery author Blake Crouch. The show in its first season managed to serenade sci-fi fans with impeccable direction by M Night Shyamalan and a stellar star cast that included Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matt Dillon who starred in wildly successful ventures like There’s Something About Mary (1998), Crash (2004), Factotum (2005), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Nothing but the Truth (2008).

    The second season haswith stars like two time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), Jason Patric (Speed,My Sister’s Keeper) and  BAFTA nominated Nimrat Kaur ( Airlift, Lunch Box) joining the ranks. The upcoming season is set to be a glitzy affair.

    Wayward Pines season one traced the adventures of Ethan Burke (Matt Dillon), a U.S. Secret Service agent, who was investigating the mystery of the disappearance of his two colleagues. As his search leads him to the quaint little town of Wayward Pines, he awakens from a car accident only to find out that one of his colleagues is dead, the other, his former beau Kate Hewson (Carla Gugino) is living a rustic life in the town and all is not as it seems in the mysterious town. The town has sinister secrets and there seems to be something nefarious brewing just under the surface.

    While the first season ended at crossroads, with a civil war at the horizon where do the new characters fit in? It is well-known that the town of Wayward Pines exists in a post-apocalyptic future 2000 years from now, it is populated by folks who have been kept in suspended animation all that time and thawed out as required. So when the brilliant but eccentric doctor Theo Yedlin (Jason Patrick) wakes up groggily thinking it was only the previous night that his marriage with wife Rebecca (Nimrat Kaur) was falling apart at a holiday resort in Hawaii, he is quick to realize that something is rotten in Wayward Pines. As Yedlin replaces the town’s recently deceased physician, he begins navigating his baffling new surroundings.

    Meanwhile, Rebecca Yedlin (Nimrat Kaur), Theo’s wife and a former architect has already begun her work as the town’s beautician in the three years she’s been awake before her husband’s emergence.

    Speaking of his role, Jason Patric said, “I did not watch the previous season because one of the things about my character, Theo Yedlin, who is a surgeon, is that he has been dropped right in the middle of it all so his reactions need to be as pure as possible.I don’t have any definitive ideas about who he is or where he’s going, but I think that was one of the interesting things about choosing to do this project.”

    Nimrat Kaur also spoke about her role on the show, “I play the role of Rebecca, an architect who has designed the town of Wayward Pines. I am not one of the characters who wakes up unaware of what the place is like. Rebecca is someone who has a very complicated and intriguing journey on the show; she wakes up in Wayward Pines and copes up with her life there and struggles with her relationship with her husband while trying to find the perfect balance between everything.”

    With Theo, Rebecca and a historian (DjimonHounsou) having just come out of the slumber and entered the fold, how do their characters fit in and where does their loyalty lie? Will their entry have a domino effect on the events unfurling in the show? 

    The series has been nominated for the prestigious Saturn Awards in numerous categories and holds a rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.

     

  • Infinity-On-Demand launched wherein viewers get complete control on the shows

    Infinity-On-Demand launched wherein viewers get complete control on the shows

    MUMBAI: It is said that life is all about choices that we make – some easy, some defining. This June, Colors Infinity is set to bring a whole new perspective to English language Television, yet again! Starting 11th June, the channel launches its newest, first of its kind offering, ‘Infinity-on-Demand’, where audiences get a chance to handpick 12 seasons of Indian Television Premieres, from an array of exciting international shows that can be binge-watched all weekend!

    Set to launch on 11 June, Colors Infinity launches its latest, disruptive offering that gives its viewers complete control on the shows premiering every weekend for 12 weeks on the channel. The choices will be made available on all digital platforms of Colors Infinity where audience can simply log on to the channel’s website and click on their choice that they would like to watch. Viewers will receive a weekly option to select from a choice of three shows on the following link: www.colorsinfinity.com/iod

    The winning show of the week will be announced every Wednesday on the channel as well as across its social media platforms.

    Commenting on this new development, Colors Infinity vice president programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Colors Infinity has always pushed boundaries in an endeavour to provide unmatched fresh content to our audiences. At a time when people have control over viewing their choice of shows at their convenience. Infinity-On-Demand is our way of keeping the audience engaged by taking their selection as the final word. With, ‘Infinity-On-Demand’, we’re taking our relationship with our viewers one step forward, giving them the right to call the shots. The shows on the list of voting have been carefully handpicked by the best to fit our programming.”

    Since its inception, Colors Infinity has consistently surprised its viewers with a series of disruptive offering and blockbuster premieres. After successful initiatives such as 3 back-to-back shows, Instant Premieres, launch of India’s first home-grown English Singing Talent Hunt and much more, the channel introduces yet another path-breaking concept with Infinity-On-Demand.

    The channel has selected a plethora of 14 new shows from across diverse genres. Each series has been hand-picked for its great content and global popularity, including highly-acclaimed titles such as Mozart in the Jungle, Bates Motel, Lucifer, Legends, Peaky Blinders, to name a few.

    Come June, Colors Infinity will transform its digital media pages into more interactive fun spaces, and give the audience the chance to sample the shows before voting for it. The shows with maximum votes will ultimately air on Colors Infinity and Colors Infinity HD, back to back over the weekend.

     

  • Infinity-On-Demand launched wherein viewers get complete control on the shows

    Infinity-On-Demand launched wherein viewers get complete control on the shows

    MUMBAI: It is said that life is all about choices that we make – some easy, some defining. This June, Colors Infinity is set to bring a whole new perspective to English language Television, yet again! Starting 11th June, the channel launches its newest, first of its kind offering, ‘Infinity-on-Demand’, where audiences get a chance to handpick 12 seasons of Indian Television Premieres, from an array of exciting international shows that can be binge-watched all weekend!

    Set to launch on 11 June, Colors Infinity launches its latest, disruptive offering that gives its viewers complete control on the shows premiering every weekend for 12 weeks on the channel. The choices will be made available on all digital platforms of Colors Infinity where audience can simply log on to the channel’s website and click on their choice that they would like to watch. Viewers will receive a weekly option to select from a choice of three shows on the following link: www.colorsinfinity.com/iod

    The winning show of the week will be announced every Wednesday on the channel as well as across its social media platforms.

    Commenting on this new development, Colors Infinity vice president programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Colors Infinity has always pushed boundaries in an endeavour to provide unmatched fresh content to our audiences. At a time when people have control over viewing their choice of shows at their convenience. Infinity-On-Demand is our way of keeping the audience engaged by taking their selection as the final word. With, ‘Infinity-On-Demand’, we’re taking our relationship with our viewers one step forward, giving them the right to call the shots. The shows on the list of voting have been carefully handpicked by the best to fit our programming.”

    Since its inception, Colors Infinity has consistently surprised its viewers with a series of disruptive offering and blockbuster premieres. After successful initiatives such as 3 back-to-back shows, Instant Premieres, launch of India’s first home-grown English Singing Talent Hunt and much more, the channel introduces yet another path-breaking concept with Infinity-On-Demand.

    The channel has selected a plethora of 14 new shows from across diverse genres. Each series has been hand-picked for its great content and global popularity, including highly-acclaimed titles such as Mozart in the Jungle, Bates Motel, Lucifer, Legends, Peaky Blinders, to name a few.

    Come June, Colors Infinity will transform its digital media pages into more interactive fun spaces, and give the audience the chance to sample the shows before voting for it. The shows with maximum votes will ultimately air on Colors Infinity and Colors Infinity HD, back to back over the weekend.

     

  • ‘The Bridge’ draws to an end

    ‘The Bridge’ draws to an end

    MUMBAI: The critically acclaimed crime series ‘The Bridge’ has drawn to its end. The show had detectives Sonya Cross(Diane Kruger) and Marco Ruiz(Demián Bichir) coming together after a grotesque sequence of events . The two stalwarts embarked on a thrilling chase when they traced the footprints of a notorious serial killer. The show stars Academy Award nominee Demian Bichir and multi award winning actress Diane Kruger as lead actors.

    When the body of an American judge is found on a bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, with Juárez, Mexico, the incident left tremors that shook both the countries. A serial killer is on the loose and the two detectives from radically different backgrounds and countries altogether, join hands to catch hold of him. As fierce opinion clashes between the two headstrong individuals occur, they need to put their differences aside for their quest for answers. They have to wade through a Mexican bureaucracy steeped in corruption and sinister Drug cartels with nefarious intentions in order to catch their culprit.

    The penultimate episode threw some major benders our way where we witnessed Sonia and Hank (Ted Levine) on the prowl as they go their separate ways following a truck exchange.

    The final episode promises shootouts, chases and intense action as the story draws near its fruition. The fate of Eleanour is also revealed when she confronts her depraved father. The thrilling end will be revealed in the finale episode on May 25 at 9 PM on FX.

     

  • ‘The Bridge’ draws to an end

    ‘The Bridge’ draws to an end

    MUMBAI: The critically acclaimed crime series ‘The Bridge’ has drawn to its end. The show had detectives Sonya Cross(Diane Kruger) and Marco Ruiz(Demián Bichir) coming together after a grotesque sequence of events . The two stalwarts embarked on a thrilling chase when they traced the footprints of a notorious serial killer. The show stars Academy Award nominee Demian Bichir and multi award winning actress Diane Kruger as lead actors.

    When the body of an American judge is found on a bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, with Juárez, Mexico, the incident left tremors that shook both the countries. A serial killer is on the loose and the two detectives from radically different backgrounds and countries altogether, join hands to catch hold of him. As fierce opinion clashes between the two headstrong individuals occur, they need to put their differences aside for their quest for answers. They have to wade through a Mexican bureaucracy steeped in corruption and sinister Drug cartels with nefarious intentions in order to catch their culprit.

    The penultimate episode threw some major benders our way where we witnessed Sonia and Hank (Ted Levine) on the prowl as they go their separate ways following a truck exchange.

    The final episode promises shootouts, chases and intense action as the story draws near its fruition. The fate of Eleanour is also revealed when she confronts her depraved father. The thrilling end will be revealed in the finale episode on May 25 at 9 PM on FX.

     

  • Sony Pix to air ‘Paddington’ movie on 29 May

    Sony Pix to air ‘Paddington’ movie on 29 May

    MUMBAI: How adorable will it be to spot a cuddly suited booted Teddy Bear, alighting a train and strutting his luggage finding his new abode. It’s a childhood fantasy that we must have all had at some stage and to see its depiction on the big screen is an absolute visual treat. 

    Sony Pix, staying true to its brand persona will make sure you Stay Amazed with the story of the endearing bear from the Peruvian rainforest Paddington, a name that fate chose for him at Paddington Station where his life was going to change forever. Watch this adorable bear’s tryst in the urban jungle far far away from his comfortable life in the rainforest on 29 May at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Paddington is a family movie that will work its way into your hearts and minds with love from both children and adults alike world over.This charmingly delightful affairgot a rotten tomatoes positive rating of 98% and a rating of 7.2 on IMDB and is going down as one of the best family films.Paddington is truly hilarious and heartwarming with a story that is so rich and compelling that it just grabs everyone by the heart with its charm and humour.

    A deadly earthquake destroys the Peruvian rainforest and a young bear (Ben Whishaw), makes his way to London in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed Paddington reaches the london train station and finds shelter with Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins). Although Paddington’s amazement at urban life soon endears him to the Browns, someone else finds her eye on him: the sadist Taxidermist, Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman), who kills and stuffs exotic animals to house in the Natural History Museum. She becomes aware of Paddington and sets out to hunt him down.Through his journey, Paddington must not only find himself a humble abode in London, but also escape Millicent’s vicious plan to stuff him.

    Based on Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond, the charmingly funny and shamelessly punny, Paddington is directed by Paul King, written by King and Hamish McColl, and produced by David Heyman. Ben Whishaw is the voice behind Paddington and will be seen along with co-stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters and Nicole Kidman.Paddington has become the highest-ever grossing non-Hollywood family film after banking $200million at the box office in its release year.

  • Sony Pix to air ‘Paddington’ movie on 29 May

    Sony Pix to air ‘Paddington’ movie on 29 May

    MUMBAI: How adorable will it be to spot a cuddly suited booted Teddy Bear, alighting a train and strutting his luggage finding his new abode. It’s a childhood fantasy that we must have all had at some stage and to see its depiction on the big screen is an absolute visual treat. 

    Sony Pix, staying true to its brand persona will make sure you Stay Amazed with the story of the endearing bear from the Peruvian rainforest Paddington, a name that fate chose for him at Paddington Station where his life was going to change forever. Watch this adorable bear’s tryst in the urban jungle far far away from his comfortable life in the rainforest on 29 May at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Paddington is a family movie that will work its way into your hearts and minds with love from both children and adults alike world over.This charmingly delightful affairgot a rotten tomatoes positive rating of 98% and a rating of 7.2 on IMDB and is going down as one of the best family films.Paddington is truly hilarious and heartwarming with a story that is so rich and compelling that it just grabs everyone by the heart with its charm and humour.

    A deadly earthquake destroys the Peruvian rainforest and a young bear (Ben Whishaw), makes his way to London in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed Paddington reaches the london train station and finds shelter with Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins). Although Paddington’s amazement at urban life soon endears him to the Browns, someone else finds her eye on him: the sadist Taxidermist, Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman), who kills and stuffs exotic animals to house in the Natural History Museum. She becomes aware of Paddington and sets out to hunt him down.Through his journey, Paddington must not only find himself a humble abode in London, but also escape Millicent’s vicious plan to stuff him.

    Based on Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond, the charmingly funny and shamelessly punny, Paddington is directed by Paul King, written by King and Hamish McColl, and produced by David Heyman. Ben Whishaw is the voice behind Paddington and will be seen along with co-stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters and Nicole Kidman.Paddington has become the highest-ever grossing non-Hollywood family film after banking $200million at the box office in its release year.

  • Star World hosted a gourmet galain in Mumbai to celebrate success of MasterChef Australia

    Star World hosted a gourmet galain in Mumbai to celebrate success of MasterChef Australia

    MUMBAI: MasterChef Australia, a show that’s captivated Indian audiences for seven seasons, is currently airing its 8 on Star World and Star World HD every Monday to Friday at 9 pm. For the first time ever, the channel is airing the show right after its international telecast. To celebrate the launch of the new season, Star World and Star World HD hosted an exclusive gourmet galain the city last evening. 

    Over the years, Star World through MasterChef Australia has brought about a food revolution exposing Indians to gourmet food and terminologies that have now become a part of everyone’s daily parlance.Based on this insight, the channels 360 degree marketing campaign for this year, “Everyone’s speaking gourmet with MasterChef Australia”, was also infused into the event. To deliver this unique experience, Star World partnered with Food Talk India, an exclusive online community of people with a passion for food, and Olive Bar and Kitchen, one of the most premium restaurant chains in the country.

    Drawing inspiration from 5 techniques seen on MasterChef Australia like sous vide, consommé, confit, smoking and aerate, Chef Rishim Sachdeva created 5 amazing amuse bouche dishes to bring the gourmet experience alive through these techniques. The evening was a resounding success with the guests enjoying the food and speaking gourmet all through the night.

    “In a gourmet evening co-hosted by Olive Bar &Kitchen and Star World for MasterChef Australia, Rishim Sachdeva, Executive Chef, Olive Bar and Kitchen brought alive a gourmet experience using a range of stellar cooking techniques. At Olive Bar & Kitchen, we constantly push the boundaries of cuisine keeping in mind the affinity our guests have towards gourmet food and new culinary trends that has grown extensively in India. Our chefs constantly discover new techniques and present them to the discerning diner and this event is an extension of the same.” says AD Singh.

    Says Food Talk India founder Anjali Batra said, “A true culinary journey – over the years MasterChef Australia has changed the way we not only eat but also the way we think and speak about food. Our palette has evolved as we got exposed to all these wonderful ingredients, gourmet cooking techniques and some of the most amazing Chef’s. Today, we #SpeakGourmet. Inspired by some of these techniques today we took our guests on an exciting MasterChef inspired journey with an amuse bouche to 5 techniques as seen on the show, bringing gourmet to their plate.”

    MasterChef Australia season 8 is powered by Usha Cold press Juicers and Indiagate Basmati Rice, partnered by Cornitos with associate sponsors Kohler, Ola MICRO, Gillette Venus, Honda BR-V and Nivea Protect & Care. The restaurant partner was Olive Bar & Kitchen with digital partner Food Talk India.

     

  • Star World hosted a gourmet galain in Mumbai to celebrate success of MasterChef Australia

    Star World hosted a gourmet galain in Mumbai to celebrate success of MasterChef Australia

    MUMBAI: MasterChef Australia, a show that’s captivated Indian audiences for seven seasons, is currently airing its 8 on Star World and Star World HD every Monday to Friday at 9 pm. For the first time ever, the channel is airing the show right after its international telecast. To celebrate the launch of the new season, Star World and Star World HD hosted an exclusive gourmet galain the city last evening. 

    Over the years, Star World through MasterChef Australia has brought about a food revolution exposing Indians to gourmet food and terminologies that have now become a part of everyone’s daily parlance.Based on this insight, the channels 360 degree marketing campaign for this year, “Everyone’s speaking gourmet with MasterChef Australia”, was also infused into the event. To deliver this unique experience, Star World partnered with Food Talk India, an exclusive online community of people with a passion for food, and Olive Bar and Kitchen, one of the most premium restaurant chains in the country.

    Drawing inspiration from 5 techniques seen on MasterChef Australia like sous vide, consommé, confit, smoking and aerate, Chef Rishim Sachdeva created 5 amazing amuse bouche dishes to bring the gourmet experience alive through these techniques. The evening was a resounding success with the guests enjoying the food and speaking gourmet all through the night.

    “In a gourmet evening co-hosted by Olive Bar &Kitchen and Star World for MasterChef Australia, Rishim Sachdeva, Executive Chef, Olive Bar and Kitchen brought alive a gourmet experience using a range of stellar cooking techniques. At Olive Bar & Kitchen, we constantly push the boundaries of cuisine keeping in mind the affinity our guests have towards gourmet food and new culinary trends that has grown extensively in India. Our chefs constantly discover new techniques and present them to the discerning diner and this event is an extension of the same.” says AD Singh.

    Says Food Talk India founder Anjali Batra said, “A true culinary journey – over the years MasterChef Australia has changed the way we not only eat but also the way we think and speak about food. Our palette has evolved as we got exposed to all these wonderful ingredients, gourmet cooking techniques and some of the most amazing Chef’s. Today, we #SpeakGourmet. Inspired by some of these techniques today we took our guests on an exciting MasterChef inspired journey with an amuse bouche to 5 techniques as seen on the show, bringing gourmet to their plate.”

    MasterChef Australia season 8 is powered by Usha Cold press Juicers and Indiagate Basmati Rice, partnered by Cornitos with associate sponsors Kohler, Ola MICRO, Gillette Venus, Honda BR-V and Nivea Protect & Care. The restaurant partner was Olive Bar & Kitchen with digital partner Food Talk India.