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  • Discovery to add Ladies European Tour to GOLFTV roster as it continues to expand the ‘digital home of golf’

    Discovery to add Ladies European Tour to GOLFTV roster as it continues to expand the ‘digital home of golf’

    MUMBAI: Discovery and the Ladies European Tour have today announced a new partnership that will see GOLFTV showcase the foremost players and events in European women’s golf.  The agreement features multiplatform live rights to all Ladies European Tour events, as well as the next two Solheim Cups in 25 countries in Europe* – including Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden – and brings even more premium golf content and programming to GOLFTV.

    The partnership will bring coverage of the Ladies European Tour and the Solheim Cup together, in many markets, with the PGA TOUR and European Tour on GOLFTV, the global live and on-demand video streaming service that is launching in January 2019. Fans will be able to follow all the world’s greatest golfers, all year round, with a growing portfolio of content that will make GOLFTV the premier destination for golf entertainment worldwide.

    GOLFTV’s live coverage of every Ladies European Tour event includes the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, Hero Women's Indian Open and Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana season finale, as well as the Golf Sixes on GOLFTV.  

    The biggest team event in women’s golf will also feature on GOLFTV, with live coverage of the next two editions of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland in 2019, and at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. GOLFTV will also present a wide range of Ladies European Tour content and programming on demand, including highlights and features with leading players.

    Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager, Discovery Golf, said: “We’re excited to welcome the Ladies European Tour and Solheim Cup to the GOLFTV family, signifying another milestone in our journey to becoming the true ‘digital home of golf’ for fans.  As we prepare to launch the service, GOLFTV continues to build a portfolio of must-have content and events for golf fans. Our new relationship with the Ladies European Tour underlines our ambition to showcase women’s golf on a global platform, and feature the world’s greatest players, every week of the year.” 

    Mark Lichtenhein, Chief Executive, Ladies European Tour, said: “Building on our long-standing relationship with Discovery, it’s fantastic for the LET to be joining GOLFTV’s ground breaking new streaming service. Digital distribution has long been a critical component for women’s golf and it’s very exciting to now be positioned under one roof with the men’s game.”

    Under the agreement, Discovery will have the ability to sublicense the Ladies European Tour TV and digital coverage as part of a broader strategy to grow viewership of the Ladies European Tour, and for golf around the world. 

    GOLFTV’s portfolio, which already includes the PGA TOUR and European Tour, will also feature an exclusive global content partnership with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods. GOLFTV will collaborate with Woods on a wide range of content opportunities, including instructional videos to help players improve their game, and exclusive access into Woods’ tournament preparation. Starting later in 2019, the unique content will offer fans an authentic and regular look into the life, mind and performance of the game’s ultimate icon.

    Further information regarding GOLFTV programming and content will be announced in due course.  Fans can visit GOLF.TV for more information and sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest GOLFTV developments.

  • This Festive Season, let the baker within go extra creative with “Extreme Cake Makers”

    This Festive Season, let the baker within go extra creative with “Extreme Cake Makers”

    MUMBAI: This Christmas, let your baking fantasies take shape as FYI TV18 is all set to premiere “Extreme Cake Makers”, on 17th Dec, Monday to Friday at 7:30PM

    Extreme Cake Makers is all about the most breath-taking creations by elite bakers from all parts of the world. This bunch of crazy bakers produces masterpieces in the weirdest designs ever imagined. As viewers, you’ll get to glimpse of the show-stopping sponge to bumper birthday bakes, from giant swimming turtles, giant squid shapes, dragons to working windmills and body builders, and any more.

    The exclusive series that will be aired all through the festive season will take the audience in the heart of extreme cake making.  Witness how the talented bakers turn cakes into work of art.  What’s more, the series also provides special access to never-heard-before baking secrets like, “If you try something and it doesn't work try again… cake making is all about practice and you learn more from your mistakes than your successes.” – Suzanne Thorp, The Frostery.

  • Gear up for an exciting adventure 2000 years in the making

    Gear up for an exciting adventure 2000 years in the making

    MUMBAI: “There is more to the Bible than meets the eye,” is what Timothy Smith, renowned author of the best-seller “God Code” believes in. This Christmas Eve HISTORY TV18 will take you on an adventurous journey with first of its kind 2-hour long documentary “God Code” premiering on 24th December, 9:00 PM.

    In God Code Timothy P. Smith, a Virginia-based appraiser and conservator of artifacts and antiquities, reveals his quest over decades to understand the complex messages he discovered in an ancient Hebrew manuscript of the Bible–some of them applying specifically to him! His painstaking search has involved adventure and mystery, but instead of consulting ancient maps to find buried treasure, this hunt has relied on the data calculation power of modern technology. 

    God Code shows how Scripture is more amazing than we ever dreamed…a unique, layered book that may even reveal the future of generations living today. In the 2-hour series, the author travels across continents in search of artifacts missing since Bible times–clues to their location revealed in God Code.

    Join Timothy Smith in his globetrotting journey of unlocking mysteries only on HISTORY TV18’s ‘God Code’ premiering on 24th December, Monday at 9:00 PM

  • Discovery strikes agreement with European Tour to expand GOLFTV portfolio and establish the ‘digital home of golf

    Discovery strikes agreement with European Tour to expand GOLFTV portfolio and establish the ‘digital home of golf

    MUMBAI: Discovery and the European Tour have announced a new partnership that will see GOLFTV continue to expand its portfolio and move towards becoming the established ‘digital home of golf’ for fans around the world. 

    The wide-ranging agreement includes international multi-platform live rights, in selected territories,* to all European Tour events and the next two Ryder Cups**, as well as Discovery collaborating to further grow the European Tour’s digital platforms, showcasing the Tour’s innovative content worldwide.

    The partnership will bring coverage of the European Tour and Ryder Cup together under GOLFTV, the global live and on-demand video streaming service launching in January 2019. Fans will be able to follow all the world’s greatest players, week in and week out, with a growing portfolio of content that will make GOLFTV an unmissable destination for golf entertainment worldwide.

    GOLFTV will carry more than 40 European Tour events per year starting in January*. These events will include:

    Every Race to Dubai event throughout the season.
    All Rolex Series events, including the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Aberdeen Standard investments Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, Italian Open, Turkish Airlines Open, Nedbank Golf Challenge and season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.
    All World Golf Championships (WGC)*** events, including the Mexico Championship, the Dell Technologies Match Play, the FedEx St. Jude Invitational and HSBC Champions.
    Golf Sixes and the Hero Challenge.
    The European Challenge Tour and Staysure Tour.

    Following Team Europe’s victory in Paris in September, live coverage of the next two Ryder Cups from Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Italy, in 2022 will be available to fans in selected territories through GOLFTV**.

    Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager, Discovery Golf, said: “Welcoming the European Tour and The Ryder Cup into the GOLFTV world is a significant step in our journey to becoming a premier global destination for golf entertainment. To offer fans the chance to watch some of the biggest tournaments of the year week in and week out, featuring the world’s greatest players and their national heroes, is the perfect foundation of must-have content that fans can’t live without.”  

    “To become the true ‘digital home of golf,’ we know we must think differently and go further than anything that has been done before,” Kaplan continued. “Forging a deeper relationship with the European Tour to help develop and grow its digital assets is a perfect example of that, and it highlights our long-term aim to build a true ecosystem around golf, leveraging Discovery’s global presence and expertise to achieve this at scale.” 

    Keith Pelley, Chief Executive, European Tour, said: “Discovery has a very a strong vision for GOLFTV as a multi-platform destination for golf and we are delighted to be combining our global reach in 2019.

    “Our partnership with Discovery, combined with our other broadcast deals, means that every fan in every territory will now be able to watch the European Tour. This new partnership is therefore an exciting move for us, allowing us to showcase the stars of the European Tour and our innovative content to a new audience,” Pelley concluded.

    From January 2019, Discovery will hold live European Tour rights in the following markets (please see Notes to Editors for full market list):

    Exclusive linear and digital rights in markets including Italy, Romania, Russia, Spain (sublicense agreed with Movistar+), Turkey; 
    GOLFTV digital streaming rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  Portugal, Balkan countries, Eurasia, India, Latin America, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and a number of territories in Asia; 

    Moving beyond a traditional rights agreement, Discovery will partner with the European Tour on the operations of its digital platforms from 2019. Leveraging Discovery’s proven record in maximizing multi-platform engagement and commercialization around the world’s biggest and most watched sports events, the partners will work together to grow the European Tour’s digital assets, including the global website, the European Tour apps, and exploration of new local websites and local European Tour social media accounts, helping to showcase the Tour’s innovative digital content to a global audience.

    Discovery will focus on developing and optimizing key aspects of the European Tour digital operation, such as technology, monetization and advertising. The European Tour will continue to provide content and editorial services for the digital platforms, and service its existing news and media clients.

    Under the agreement, Discovery will also have the ability to sublicense TV and digital coverage, in the markets for which it holds exclusive rights, as part of a broader strategy to grow viewership of the European Tour. These markets, pending activation date of the full live rights, include Albania, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain (sublicense agreed with Movistar+), Turkey and Ukraine.

    GOLFTV’s portfolio, which already includes the PGA TOUR, was boosted by a separate announcement last month which saw GOLFTV strike an exclusive global content partnership with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods. GOLFTV will collaborate with Woods on a wide range of content creation opportunities, including deep-dive instruction to help players improve their game, and exclusive access into Woods’ tournament preparation. The unique content will offer fans an authentic and regular look into the life, mind and performance of the game’s ultimate icon.

    Further information regarding GOLFTV programming and content will be announced in due course.

  • Uncover the enthralling journey of the most notorious drug lord on HISTORY TV18 HD’s ‘The Rise & Fall of Pablo Escobar’

    Uncover the enthralling journey of the most notorious drug lord on HISTORY TV18 HD’s ‘The Rise & Fall of Pablo Escobar’

    MUMBAI: Pablo Escobar’s belief that “Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.” forms the basis for a thrillingbiography of the world’s most infamous drug lord.Watch the true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug kingpin in “The Rise & Fall of Pablo Escobar’ this December on History TV18 HDat 10PM.

    Pablo Escobar was the most notorious figure of one the darker periods of Colombia’s recent political history. Though he started out as a petty thief and small time dealer in the city of Envigado, just outside Medellin, he later was to become one of the world’s richest men thanks to his involvement in the cocaine trade. His dual weapons, of large-scale violence and bribery, allowed Escobar to co-opt much of the Colombian state, and bring it to the brink of collapse.

    The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar gives viewers an inside look at the hunt for Pablo Escobar as told by the US DEA agents who hunted him and those that were there reporting.  In this two hour special, viewers will hear personal accounts from several DEA agents, as well as journalists who were a part of the search and ultimate capture of Escobar.  Along with never before seen footage and photographs of Escobar’s life and capture, viewers will be taken along on the journey that was Pablo Escobar’s life and his demise.

    Tune in to the exciting docudrama of ‘The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar’, premiering only on HISTORY TV18 HD on 14th December, Friday 10 PM.

  • EPIC To End The Year On A Special Note

    EPIC To End The Year On A Special Note

    Mumbai : India’s leading Hindi infotainment channel continues to strengthen its position in the infotainment genre through innovative and engaging programming. EPIC Channel is bringing two new special shows – a war documentary ‘Sentinels of the Snow’ by Maj. Gen. G.D. Bakshi and a glimpse into the lives of the people living around the ghats of Varanasi in ‘Ghat Ghat Ka Pani’.

    Based on tremendous response from viewers on the war documentaries by Maj. Gen. G. D. Bakshi, EPIC is all set to release yet another thrilling documentary – “Sentinels of The Snow: The Battle of Rezang La”.  An inspiring saga of heroism and valour, it recreates the Battle at Rezang La in the Chushul district of Ladakh during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Maj. Gen. Bakshi recounts the last stand of the brave as the army prepared itself for an attack with just 123 soldiers. Major Shaitan Singh of 13 Kumaon Regiment gallantly fought wave after wave of Chinese soldiers, and was martyred with over 100 comrades in their endeavor to push back the Chinese. An inspiring tale narrated by Maj. Gen. Bakshi in his trademark style, Sentinels of the Snow is the sixth in the series of documentaries on India’s most famous battles, five of which have been previously aired on EPIC.

    Ghat Ghat Ka Pani narrates the story of the many ghats on the banks of the Ganga in the eternal pilgrimage city – Varanasi. Amongst the temple bells and holy chants are stories that glimpse into the lives of the common man of Varanasi who live on the banks of the ever flowing river. Ghat Ghat Ka Pani explores life and its countless shades along the holy Ganges where dreams are fulfilled and broken, but life, like the river, carries on.

    Akul Tripathi, Content and Programming head, EPIC Channel said, “EPIC Specials are a continuing testament that reinforce EPIC’s commitment to showcasing India and India centric content in the trademark EPIC style which lays great emphasis on production quality and research. We are enthusiastic to create fascinating shows that are rich in culture, and that speak to our audiences about India’s diversity. EPIC Specials will only get more special with every passing year as and we have an exciting line-up that will continue into the new year.”

     Tune in to EPIC Channel on 15th December to watch ‘Sentinel of the Snow’ and on 29th December to watch ‘Ghat Ghat Ka Pani’ at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm.

  • Discovery channel aims to start a movement with ‘India’s Citizen Squad’

    Discovery channel aims to start a movement with ‘India’s Citizen Squad’

    MUMBAI: India’s leading destination for factual entertainment Discovery Channel will premiere ‘India’s Citizen Squad’, a first of its kind military-based show, featuring selected civilians who are eager to change Indian society for the better. The 12-member strong India’s Citizen Squad, selected from thousands of entries, will under-go an ultimate endurance boot camp – comprising of intense physical and mental challenges – under the supervision of former special forces experts. This training will help these civilians to become first responders in case of emergency situations. The 5-episode series premiers November 30 at 9:00 pm on Discovery Channel and Discovery HD World. 

    The selected contestants have varied backgrounds including an engineer, sports management professional, doctor, martial arts trainer, fitness enthusiast and a budding journalist. The India’s Citizen Squad has representation across the country including Delhi, Uttarakhand, Mumbai, Kashmir, Haryana, Karnataka, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. They will undergo training at a specially created India’s Citizen Squad camp to be headed by Col. Manish Sarin, a veteran from the Gorkha Rifles, and along with him will be 5 ex-special forces soldiers from the MARCOS, NSG and the Para SF.

    India’s Citizen Squad has attracted marquee advertisers including LIC, Indian Oil Corporation India and Bajaj Dominar 400 as Co-Powered by Sponsors.

    “India’s Citizen Squad is much more than a TV show – it is an attempt to inspire citizens to start a movement wherein each one of us comes forward and respond in case of an emergency even before the official help comes in. The Indian Citizen Squad, after getting intensive training, will be motivated and geared to be the exemplary citizen and set an example for others to emulate,” said, Zulfia Waris, V.P Premium & Digital networks, Discovery Communications India.

    Col. Manish Sarin, Camp Commander of India’s Citizen Squad, said, “The concept of India's Citizen Squad intrigued me. Imagine a bunch of youngsters, willing to go through the toughest of training, just so that they can contribute better as citizens. What would drive them to push themselves so hard, and whether they would really be able to walk the talk. To me, it is a test of faith in India's youth.”

    India’s Citizen Squad will premiere on Discovery Channel, Discovery HD World and on Veer by Discovery, India’s first dedicated military channel available on YouTube. 

  • DISCOVERY TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE LARGEST SUBMERGED SINK HOLES IN THE WORLD

    DISCOVERY TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE LARGEST SUBMERGED SINK HOLES IN THE WORLD

    MUMBAI: Located 46 miles off the coast of Belize, the Blue Hole is known around the world for its crystal-clear water and its abundance of sharks and sea life. But this remote spot has only ever been fully explored once – back in 1971 by legendary ocean expert Jacques Cousteau himself. But what mysteries lie at the greatest depth of this ancient sink hole that is millions of years old? Discovery announced today it will take viewers to the bottom of the Blue Hole and document its findings in an all-new, 2-hour special called Discovery LIVE: Into The Blue Hole premiering Monday, December 3 at 2:30 AM on Discovery. The special will also air globally. A repeat of the show will be broadcast on the same night at 8:00 pm in India on Discovery and Discovery HD World. As a prelude to Discovery LIVE: Into the Blue Hole, Discovery and Discovery HD World will showcase a 3-hour special series ‘Revealed: Earth’s Unsolved Mysteries’ on December 02 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

    “Venturing into the unknown as well as exploring the world with new technology in the name of science and entertainment has always been at the core of Discovery’s DNA. We’re thrilled to be bringing such a major expedition to Discovery,” said, Scott Lewers, EVP Multiplatform Programming and Digital Media.

     The Blue Hole has never been mapped or even plotted – and while many speculate what is at the bottom – the exact answer remains unknown. To find out, Discovery has tapped a team of the world’s leading explorers who will venture down to its bottom in a fully-manned submersible.

     The on-board exploration team will include businessman/philanthropist Sir Richard Branson; explorer Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau; and Erika Bergman, the submersible’s pilot. The mission will be the very first time since 1971 that anyone has attempted such a feat.

     Discovery will pick up from where Cousteau left off – exploring the Blue Hole in real time and attempting to shed light on its many mysteries. The team will also have access to a fully equipped second submersible with additional lighting that will allow them – as well as viewers – to see as much as possible.

     The 2-hour special will also explore a variety of sea-related topics such as how the Blue Hole was created, how technology has evolved since Cousteau’s first mission, and will delve into the many legends surrounding this unique spot, which has attracted diving enthusiasts from around the globe.

     The broadcast, hosted by marine biologist Luke Tipple (featured on Discovery’s Shark Week) and presenter Chris Jacobs (host of TLC’s "Long Lost Family” and Velocity’s “Overhaulin'”), will document the team’s descent into the Blue Hole; however, that is not the only mission. Vessels will continue exploring the Blue Hole for 2 weeks after the dive and track the site. The data collected will help construct real-life models of the Blue Hole’s geographical features to help researchers and scientists from around the world understand how changing sea levels affected its formation and to provide key information about climate change patterns.

  • Sony BBC Earth hosts the extraordinary Natural History Producer and Global Storyteller, Jonny Keeling, in India

    Sony BBC Earth hosts the extraordinary Natural History Producer and Global Storyteller, Jonny Keeling, in India

    MUMBAI: Sony BBC Earth, India’s No. 1 factual entertainment channel and home to the most iconic and premium content, continues to deliver to its promise of making the viewers ‘feel alive’. The channel gives the opportunity for viewers in India to meet the global storyteller and Natural History Producer, Jonny Keeling, and find out what it takes to bring the incredible, never before-seen wildlife stories to the TV screens. 

    Jonny Keeling comes with 22 years of experience as an acclaimed Natural History Filmmaker who has worked on award-winning series like Planet Earth II, Deadly Pole to Pole, among others. These shows air exclusively on Sony BBC Earth in India. He is the man behind some of the most iconic, incredible and never-seen-before wildlife sequences, including the BAFTA-winning ‘Must-See Moment’ – Snake-Iguana chase from Planet Earth II series.

    With the help of advanced cutting-edge technology, Jonny with his team has captured and covered the vast tapestry of Earth by going where few humans dare to and highlight wonders of the natural world. Jonny’s travel tales include India where he and his team captured some of the most iconic scenes of Planet Earth II– from the snow leopards in Ladakh to Langurs in Jodhpur and Leopards in Mumbai.

    Jonny will be addressing the students at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He will be giving them insights and sharing behind-the-scene stories that go into making award winning series like Planet Earth II. On social media, Jonny will be engaging with his fans by answering a few select questions received from across India, about natural history filmmaking and his unique experiences.

  • Get ready to go on a Royal Journey with FYI TV18’s ‘Royal India with Samira’

    Get ready to go on a Royal Journey with FYI TV18’s ‘Royal India with Samira’

    MUMBAI: Ever wondered what Maharaja’s at their Royal palaces eat for their dinner? From understanding what all goes into the making of a royal meal to stealing some royal recipes, Samira is all set to take you for a Rich Food adventure.

    FYI TV18 brings to you, their all new series, ‘Royal India with Samira’ premiering on, November 8th, every Thursday and Friday, 9:30 PM

    Samira Nanda a New York celebrity chef, embarks on a journey to discovers the origins of the Royal Indian cuisine. She finds exclusive access to the Royal palaces convinces chefs to part with their secrets while cooking with them and gives you a peek in to India’s rich royal culinary heritage.

    Samira’s passion for food and cooking stems from watching three generations of women in her family cook the best Indian food, with a health conscious element.

    In this series “Royal India With Samira” she travels to fabulous palaces, meets Kings and Princesses, and cooks with Royal chefs to bring you their favourite dishes.