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  • Jim Sarbh to debut on TV with Discovery thought provoking, first of kind series, ‘Planet Healers’

    Jim Sarbh to debut on TV with Discovery thought provoking, first of kind series, ‘Planet Healers’

    MUMBAI: Good looking and versatile actor Jim Sarbh who has been a delight to watch on big screen in movies such as Sanju, Neerja and Padmavat is soon going to make his debut on television with Discovery Channel’s new series ‘Planet Healers’.  Jim Sarbh will host the thought provoking, first of its kind series featuring 8 start-ups who are working tirelessly to find innovative solutions to environmental hazards that we face today.

    Jim Sarbh will give the audience a deep dive into how these start-ups are focusing on complex and the same time extremely important issues like unplanned urbanization, electronic waste management, air pollution, fuel recycling et al. He will also be seen playing an integral role in educating viewers about the current environmental concerns and will give a reality check on how these hazards are impacting our planet.

    “I don’t believe in the separation between mankind and nature. Mankind is nature. It is only natural, that nature would find a way to heal itself, through mankind. I am excited by this Discovery’s new series “Planet Healers” and the startups on it. Hope more people stretch their imaginations in the direction of conservation and preservation of our large, wonderful, home.” said host Jim Sarbh.

  • Travelxp HD airs its premium content on Proximus TV from 1 Feb’19

    Travelxp HD airs its premium content on Proximus TV from 1 Feb’19

    MUMBAI: World’s leading travel channel Travelxp has opened its windows to the viewers of Proximus TV starting 1 February 2019. Currently airing on Channel 103, Travelxp is soon planning to broadcast its shows with Dutch subtitles. The channel also has its presence across other DTH platforms in the country.

    Talking about the launch, Sumant Bahl, Managing Director – Europe, Travelxp commented,"Tying up with Proximus TV will help us reach out to more homes in Belgium. Proximus is among the leading telecom companies in the country and airing Travelxp HD on the platform is a great opportunity for us. Very soon, we will also be adding Dutch subtitles as our ongoing effort to localise in every county we launch and to ensure that we don’t lose out on our native audience. We look forward to entertaining Belgium with our interesting content which appeals to every travel genre."

    Edwin Teerink, Travelxp representative at Benelux quoted, “We’re extremely delighted to launch Travelxp HD with Proximus. The subscribers can now enjoy the finest travel-brewed programs on the television. We’re also looking forward to roll out Travelxp’s premium content in the rest of the Benelux shortly."

    Travelxp has been constantly expanding its distribution in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa. The single largest producer of travel content, Travelxp is also the global leader in 4K HDR technology. All its shows are original in-house productions filmed across 55+ countries with multi-cultural hosts.

    100% Original Content on Travelxp HD:

    Travelxp has a range of shows from its six prime categories namely Destination, Lifestyle, Food, Culture, Nature and Heritage. Right from backpacking destinations, beautiful beaches, luxury hotel stays to lip smacking street food, shows on Travelxp HD are sure to keep its viewers engaged. With a brilliant HDR quality, the channel promises a never seen before experience of pure travel-based content.

  • Epic channel launches ‘Saamagri aur Sampatti’ – an animated mini- series that travels throuh india’s rich history of trade

    Epic channel launches ‘Saamagri aur Sampatti’ – an animated mini- series that travels throuh india’s rich history of trade

    MUMBAI: EPIC Channel launches a new weekly mini-series titled ‘Saamagri Aur Sampatti’ that will air 6th February onwards. The show is presented in a unique conversational format and employs animation to convey the interesting stories of how the trade of manycommodities shaped the world as we know it, and how India played a pivotal part in this process.

    Along with gems like yoga, chess and the number zero; India, since ancient times, also served as a conduit for the global spread of many commodities that we use today. For instance, the history of zinc mining in India goes back centuries, as does the cultivation of sesame, the first seed from which oil was extracted.

    EPIC has seen success with the animation format with its show ‘Kissa Currency Ka’, a mini- series that traced the journey of the ‘coins’ of the country and reflected the diverse cultures that inhabited the region. Continuing on the back of the encouraging response of the animated infotainment series, this new series will unfold over nine episodes and showcase the various commodities that found their way to the world through India; revealing the country’s legacy of trade and its global impact.

    Speaking on the launch of the new show, Akul Tripathi, Content and Programming Head of EPIC Channel said, “Making content at EPIC is always fun and a great learning curve. This series is a great starting point to how India, through its trade shaped world commerce, politics, and even world history.”

  • MCGM partners with Animal Planet in its endeavour to sensitize citizens of Mumbai, especially children, about wildlife

    MCGM partners with Animal Planet in its endeavour to sensitize citizens of Mumbai, especially children, about wildlife

    MUMBAI: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has tied up with India’s no 1 wildlife channel Animal Planet to sensitize citizens of Mumbai, especially children, about the importance of wildlife. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, MCGM will launch its 3D Theater located inside V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo, powered with world class content from Animal Planet, starting February 01, 2019.  The entry to the theatre will be free for students from MCGM schools; there will be a nominal fee of Rs. 50 for non-MCGM school students/ individuals.

    V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo is the first zoo in the country to launch a theatre inside its premises. The soon to be launched cinema with a seating capacity of more than 200 will showcase 4 shows a day. The first show will start at 11:00 hours while the last show will be screened at 16:00 hrs every day. V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo attracts more than 15,000 individuals on a week day while regular weekend entries crosses 30,000. The launch of a new theatre, powered by marquee content from Animal Planet, will give a tremendous boost to the popularity of the Zoo along with sensitizing visitors about wildlife.

    Hon’ble Mayor, Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, said, “Following the success of MCGM’s initiative with respect to the Humboldt Penguin Gallery at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo which has garnered wide ranging interest from the citizens of Mumbai, we are pleased to announce this one of a kind initiative in which MCGM is tying up with Discovery Communications India to bring exciting documentaries from their wildlife channel Animal Planet which will be screened exclusively for the visitors of the zoo. Our aim, through this entertainment led initiative, is to make every Mumbaikar sensitive about the importance of wild life.”

    Speaking on the occasion, Ajoy Mehta, Municipal Commissioner, MCGM, said, “The state of art theater at V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo was conceptualized because we wanted to give a new-age dimension of learning led entertainment; with a larger cause of educating the young generation of India about the importance of wild life.  We are delighted that Animal Planet has joined hands with us in this unique initiative. Initially, we are starting off with a line-up of 5 shows which will be changed at regular intervals to keep the audiences engaged.”

    “We expect natural traction for the soon to be launched theatre. In addition, we will also launch an aggressive school reach out campaign inviting students from MCGM schools to experience the world class theatre,” added Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta. 

    Zulfia Waris, Vice President, Premium & Digital networks, Discovery Communications India said, “It is an honor for us to work along with MCGM in sensitizing citizens of Mumbai, especially children, about wild life.  The initial line-up of documentaries offered to the V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo theatre are entertaining and at the same time thought provoking – emerging from the fascinating intersection of the animal, human and natural worlds. We are confident that this unique initiative will go a long way in engaging and awakening viewers to the need for animal welfare and conservation.”

    Animal Planet’s marquee documentaries like ‘Jawai: India’s Leopard Hills’, ‘African Wild’, ‘Mysterious Wilds Of India’, ‘Extinct Or Alive’ and ‘Speed Of Life’ are being be showcased at Mumbai Zoo Theater.

  • Discovery pays tribute to the Armed Forces with Republic Day special line-up

    Discovery pays tribute to the Armed Forces with Republic Day special line-up

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel, India’s leading destination for factual entertainment, will celebrate Republic Day with a special line-up of shows dedicated to Indian Armed Forces. The channel will air best of shows from Breaking Point franchise– Indian Air Force Academy, High Altitude Warfare School, Indian Submariners as well as Revealed franchise – National Defense Academy and Siachen. The 5 hour long special line-up, offering unprecedented access to the intense, grueling training programs of all wings of Indian Armed Forces, will premiere on Republic Day, January 26, starting 12:00 noon

    Breaking Point: The Indian Submariners:

    The special show will give viewers a window into the world of complex, high-technology platform like the Submarines who acquire their strength from stealth in a very colloquial manner through the eyes of a common man, and anchor, Harman Singha, who will take audiences into a world which has never been explored before – a journey to live the life of an Indian Submariner; from the classroom to the officers Mess through Escape Training School; to diving to the depths of the seas on board the INS Sindhukirti.

    Breaking Point: Indian Airforce Academy:

    The show offers a never seen before look into the training imparted at India’s premier Air Force training institution – Air Force Academy located at Dundigul, Hyderabad which is instrumental in shaping the future Air Warriors. Breaking Point: Indian Air Force Academy, packed with emotions including grit, pride, fear and utmost patriotism, captures the life of 4 cadets – Mudit Tewari, Priya Sharma, Amogh Bhandralia and Kartik Thakur – who are in various stages of their training at the Academy.

    Breaking Point- High Altitude Warfare School:

    Located in Gulmarg, HAWS is a globally acclaimed institution which trains Indian soldiers and attracts soldiers from friendly countries for high & super-high-altitude warfare. The show is first of its kind on Indian Television detailing the rigors of training at HAWS.  It will give viewers a glimpse of how the soldiers learn the art of mountain and winter warfare; HAWS is the training ground for all High-Altitude Warfare. Each moment of the show takes the viewer a step closer to how the soldiers are transformed into glorified mountain warriors of the Indian Army. 

    Revealed- National Defence Academy:

    One of the most reputed training academies globally, the National Defence Academy, popularly known as the NDA, holds the distinction of being the first tri-services academy in the world. This show will take viewers inside this fascinating and enigmatic institution, to understand what makes the NDA so exceptional. Steeped in tradition and lore, the one-hour long film delves into the academy’s focus of instilling the qualities of a soldier into a young cadet who in the future will go onto serving his nation with courage and pride and covers the three-year journey of cadets as they make their way through the course.

    Revealed- Siachen

    The Siachen glacier located in the Karakoram range in the Himalayas is the world’s highest and coldest battleground with army posts at over 21,000 feet. To stay atop on this 77 km long glacier at 5,400 meters altitude means the Indian soldiers have to defy all their physical, mental and emotional limits to safeguard the motherland. The special show will take viewers through the extreme frontline and what it takes to keep the Siachen glacier secure. It will present the remarkable chronicles of the soldiers and their formidable challenges to manage the battlefield where temperatures reach minus 60 degrees.

  • National Geographic to celebrate the spirit of the Indian Air Force on India’s 70th Republic Day with ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’

    National Geographic to celebrate the spirit of the Indian Air Force on India’s 70th Republic Day with ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’

    MUMBAI: National Geographic is marking the 70th Republic Day celebrations by paying tribute to the selfless heroes of the Indian Air Force. Amidst the dangers and difficulties of ruthless terrains and conditions, the brave men and women of the IAF have been instrumental in ensuring the safety of the nation and our people. To tell their story, National Geographic and the Indian Air Force have produced an exclusive documentary, Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force that will premiere on 25th January at 9 pm on National Geographic.

    ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’ captures the dangers and difficulties the Indian Air Force encounters while operating in the country’s most hostile environment and weather conditions – from Jammu & Kashmir to the North East. National Geographic, a channel that is revered for in-depth storytelling and giving viewers unprecedented access, will give viewers an inside access to the Indian Air Force’s high altitude operations in this documentary.  The exclusive documentary will showcase the latest machines in the Indian Air Force’s arsenal, as well as introduce some of the men and women who put their lives at risk for the duty to the nation. 

    IAF Spokesperson said, ‘It takes grit, determination, and unconditional love for the nation to be a part of the Indian Air Force. The physically and emotionally exhausting training processes that every IAF official goes through, is truly inspirational. It is great to see National Geographic showcasing this documentary, the essence of what it takes to conquer aerospace. We have worked closely with the channel to bring out the lesser known stories of our operations in such harsh climatic conditions. I am confident that the documentary will take viewers a step closer to understand the challenges and motivations of our officers.”

    Gayatri Yadav, Head-Consumer Strategy and Innovation, Star India, said, ‘’Over the years, Indian Air Force has not only provided aerial security to the nation but has also supported various sections of the armed forces, especially in postings not accessible by road. The highly skilled and dedicated men and women, with their aerospace capabilities have made us proud on many occasions. Reverberations of their heroics, are felt not only in the country but also around the world. National Geographic’s documentary, Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’ will showcase to the country, the story of these selfless heroes. The documentary will be our salute to these awe-inspiring officers.”

    Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force will premiere on National Geographic at 9 pm, on January 25, 2019. The Republic Day special documentary will also be scheduled on the channel on 26th Jan at 12 pm and 8 pm. It will also be available on Hotstar.

  • Discovery Channel to premiere epic Docu-Drama ‘First Man’

    Discovery Channel to premiere epic Docu-Drama ‘First Man’

    MUMBAI: Who are we? Where did we come from? What makes us human? The two hour special First Man, premiering on Discovery Channel on January 15 at 9:00 pm, takes viewers on a journey back 25 million years to explore the ancestral roots of man at the time of the great apes. Featuring stunning cinematography and incredibly realistic and accurate portrayals, First Man follows the story of one primate tribe with exceptional skills, highlighting the social, cultural and biological constructs that shaped their evolution into modern man.

    First Man takes us back 25 million years, bringing the stages of evolution to life through the story of a tribe of great apes. Which of our ancestors took that first step toward becoming the First Man?

    Drawing on some of the most recent, spectacular scientific discoveries, First Man provides a new perspective on humanity's common history. Among the startling new revelations: most of the great apes began walking on two legs in the trees, much earlier than previous theories had indicated; laughter is a primal characteristic, with the great apes guffawing long before modern man; and that familial and social structure were important, with evidence indicating the great apes valued relationships and were the first politicians of sorts.

    The captivating film is directed by Frédéric Fougea and Jérome Guiot, with scientific direction from Pascal Picq, the renowned paleoanthropologist at France's elite Collége de France. It features strikingly realistic characters brought to life through prosthetics and makeup based on authentic fossilized skulls and teeth and performed by the special effects makeup team who worked on 2015's The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

    “We are very excited to offer our viewers this fascinating docu drama which reveals that there’s much more to human being’s collective history than we ever thought,” said, Zulfia Waris, V.P Premium & Digital networks, Discovery Communications India.

    First Man is produced by France's Nilaya Productions, led by Patricia Boutinard Rouelle. The 90-minute film is a follow-up to the Odyssey of the Species, Homo Sapiens and Rise of Man trilogy, which Rouelle conceived for French public television and went on to attract top audience ratings in 40 countries.

    "In the decade since our first groundbreaking look at the origins of man, both the scientific knowledge and technology we have to depict this story have progressed so much. It's thrilling to present this new look at our ancestors in such realistic detail," Rouelle said. "This is the story of us, and for the first time, thanks to these incredible advances, we can truly see glimpses of ourselves in these early primates."

  • Vh1 Supersonic Arcade treats Bengaluru to the beats of downtempoElectronica King – Bonobo

    Vh1 Supersonic Arcade treats Bengaluru to the beats of downtempoElectronica King – Bonobo

    MUMBAI: The music movement in India is at its peak. From bringing the biggest global music sensations to curating the most extravagant experience led festivals, music lovers in India havebeen witnessing immensely engaging and entertaining festivals. A major catalyst to this revolution is Vh1 Supersonic Arcade, a brand extension of the Vh1 Supersonic music festival. In its past five successful editions, the Vh1 Supersonic Arcade has treated the audience by presenting some maverick performances by global icons including Skrillex, Above & Beyond, Pretty Lights and more.This year’s Vh1 Supersonic Arcade brings the nominee of GrammyAward and the British Sensation Bonobo to create magic in Bengaluru on 15th February 2019.

    The British beatmaker Simon Green, who performs under the alias Bonobo, will be setting the stage on fire with his 8-piece ensemble band. Through the years, Bonobo has successfully dished out hits like Cirrus, Black Sand, Know You and many more. With Vh1 Supersonic Arcade, the audience will get a chance to experience some of his sensational tunesand fine beats from his chartbuster albums such as ‘Migration’, ‘The North Borders’, ‘Days to Come’, to name a few.With Bonobo’s performance at the Vh1 Supersonic Arcade, fans in Bengaluru can be certain that theyare in for an electrifying evening.

    Commenting on the announcement,SaugatoBhowmik, Business Head, Integrated Network Solutions & Consumer Products, said, “Vh1 Supersonic is the one stopdestination to experience multi-genre music. Bringing the best ambient acts on the block, Bonobo’s performance in Bengaluru aims at presenting his distinctive and intricate electronica style. With an aim to get thousands of music lovers on their feet, Vh1 supersonic Arcade promises its fans in Bengaluru to expect a mega musical night with Bonobo’s beguiling acts.”

    Excited about the announcement, Kartikeya Sharma, Vice President Marketing- South Asia, AB InBev said, “Bringing the best music experiences to our consumers is at the crux of what Budweiser aims to do globally as well as in India. Our collaboration with vh1 Supersonic is the perfect example of this vision. With Arcades, we wish to widen the reach of the property, thereby allowing more consumers to experience the best of the music world in their hometowns – just like Bengaluru will host one of the most widely played producers on the planet, Bonobo. We look forward to partnerships of this kind that allow us to elevate music experiences in the country.”

  • Watch the Super-sized Airplanes in ‘Extraordinary Flights’ Documentary on HISTORY TV18 This January

    Watch the Super-sized Airplanes in ‘Extraordinary Flights’ Documentary on HISTORY TV18 This January

    MUMBAI: Get set to hold your breath and skip your beat as HISTORY TV18 is airing the exclusive hour-long documentary ‘Extraordinary Flights’ that will show the monster aircraft's doing never-before seen heavy duty tasks in the most unbelievable way.

    If you thought that all the heavy transporting is done by roads, railways, marine then it’s time to get the insight of super-heavy transport that’s done by the especially designed extra-large cargo airplanes. From Dream liners to Beluga Whale, the viewer will get to see these extra-ordinarily marvelous ferry aircraft's moving large plane parts from its production facilities to its assembly lines, and sometimes even the most incredible or unusual goods like animals. Each cargo is different, and thus, each flight is unique and incomparable. Such over sized parts would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible, to fit into typical transport aircraft.

    The documentary ‘Extraordinary Flights’ that’s scheduled to be aired in January offers the viewers an opportunity to discover, the biggest, strongest and most atypical aircraft's in the world, who with a technical and technological approach do the impossible in the most incredible way. How are these flights conducted, how the heavy stuff is loaded and then off-loaded, and sometimes in the extreme conditions and terrains, these are few of the interesting details that you will get to witness this January.

  • Watch the 76th Golden Globe Awards along with millions of viewers from around the world, simulcast exclusively on Vh1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity

    Watch the 76th Golden Globe Awards along with millions of viewers from around the world, simulcast exclusively on Vh1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity

    MUMBAI: Kicking-off the new year with one of the most revered film & television awards in the industry,Vh1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity will exclusively simulcast the 76th Golden Globe Awards on Monday January 7, 2019 at 7:30am IST, with a repeat telecast at 9pm IST. For 7 successive years Vh1 has been showcasing this star-studded night, that isattended bythe who’s-who from films and television, vying for these coveted awards.

    Winning innumerableaccolades throughout her glorious singing career, Lady Gagahas rightfully earned hernomination in the Best Actress category for a scintillating performance in her debut film – A Star Is Born, while Bradley Cooper leads the race as a favorite to win the award for the Best Director. Rami Malekhopesto finally winhis firstGolden Globe Awardfor hisspellbinding performance as Freddie Mercury inBohemian Rhapsody.Furthermore,Comedy Central’s Debra Messing (Will & Grace), Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown) face-off in the ‘Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy’ category.

    Owing to his outstanding contribution to cinema, acclaimed actor, singer, composer and producer – Jeff Bridges will be bestowed upon the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Awardat the ceremony. Five-time Golden Globe winner and the most decorated of all time in the television category, legendary TV icon Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, honoring the highest level of achievement in the medium.

    Hashim Dsouza – Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18, commented, “Viacom18’s English Entertainment cluster is stepping into 2019 at full throttle starting with the 76th Golden Globe Awards, followed by a long and illustrious line-up that includes some of the best awards & events in the business. The Golden Globe Awards is one of theindustry’s most reputed award ceremonies, and we’re proud to exclusively showcase it to viewers in India by simulcasting it on Vh1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity.Hosted by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh, competition at this year’s awards gets fiercer with many first timers featuring on the nomination list, alongside some of the biggest names in modern entertainment.” 

    Recognizing excellence in film and television, domestic as well as foreign, the76th Golden Globe Awards yet again promises to be a nail-biting affair, with superstarslike Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Julia Roberts, Jason Bateman, Michael Douglas, Penelope Cruz, Kirsten Bell, Debra Messing and many more contending for the awards in 25 different categories.

    The Filmy Cricket League (FCL), in its 7th edition, saw the participation of major media houses like Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Fox Star Studios, among others.

    A conscientious company that earnestly believes in encouraging team spirit and unity, Cosmos-Maya has undertaken numerous team building activities for this purpose. One of these attempts included having a Cricket team in place for participation in sporting events like the Filmy Cricket League. Cosmos-Maya has been a regular at the event ever since its inception. However, this year, it exceeded everyone’s expectations by comprehensively winning every match it played in the tournament.

    Commenting on this victory, Anish Mehta, CEO, Cosmos Maya, said, “It has been our endeavor to provide our employees with the perfect blend of work and play. Whether it was the selection trials or the tournament itself, the response from Cosmos-Mayaites was phenomenal. Our efforts to inculcate a sense of team spirit through sporting activities, have proven to be successful.”

    The 7th edition of Filmy Cricket League was held on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of December, 2018.