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  • Animal Planet sharpens focus on conservation with a brand-new philosophy ‘Humans Like Us’.

    Animal Planet sharpens focus on conservation with a brand-new philosophy ‘Humans Like Us’.

    MUMBAI: Animal Planet, India’s number 1 wildlife channel that immerses viewers in entire spectrum of life in the animal kingdom with high quality content, has adopted a new brand philosophy ‘Humans Like Us’. For more than 20 years in India, Animal Planet has carried programming from every corner of the world capturing the beauty and splendor of the animal kingdom.  As a part of the new brand purpose, Animal Planet will sharpen focus on stories linked to animal conservation as it aims to awaken viewers to the need for animal welfare and conservation. The channel will dial-up the ‘Human Connect’ further with thought-provoking and entertaining storytelling that emerges from the fascinating intersection of the animal, human and natural worlds.

    The Animal Planet’s refresh campaign comes on the heels of weeks of domination in the infotainment genre in India. Animal Planet has clearly established itself as India’s no 1 wildlife brand with 15% share, second only to Discovery channel’s 23% share*.  Animal Planet’s endearing campaign will go-air starting August 15, 2018.

    Animal Planet has in the past brought to the fore fragile state of animals with initiatives such as Mission Big Cats which aimed at sensitizing people about the need for tiger conservation. The channel documented the undeniable bonds that is forged between the animals and the courageous men and women who protect and save them with the recent premiere of Dodo Heroes. This series featured inspiring stories of animals from around the world in dire need, and those who go to unimaginable lengths to help them.

    “Animal Planet’s mission is to celebrate & explore our vital, enriching and ultimately humanizing connection with the animal world. We are part of the animal kingdom and share behavioral traits with animals in the same way they share behavioral traits with us,” said, Zulfia Waris, Vice President, Premium & Digital networks, Discovery Communications India.  “The creative strategy behind the bold new identity is to bring the human like us brand promise to life, observing how animal behavior often reflects human behavior, providing an entertaining insight into the nature of our programmes, which are about people as much as animals.”

    The channel drives the brand proposition forward with its inspiring line-up of programming starting with a new anthology of shows ‘The Red List: Save the Wild’ which premiers on August 15, 2018. 

  • Travelxp announces five-part series ’10 Days Cyprus’

    Travelxp announces five-part series ’10 Days Cyprus’

    Mumbai, 9th August, 2018: Travelxp, the world’s leading travel channel reaching more than 91 million homes globally and renowned for mainstream travel shows filmed on the latest 4K technology, has launched a new show, “10 Days Cyprus”, encompassing stunning beaches and uncovering beautiful nature trails.

    The show, “10 days Cyprus” is presented by Travelxp anchor Sabrina Chakici, who is a popular British television presenter and travel expert. She recently hosted live from the red carpet at The British Fashion Awards and The Golden globes interviewing Lady Gaga and Christopher Bailey. Sabrina has also presented on a number of Sky Channels and is a recognizable radio voice over artist for brands like Boots, Glossy Box and Lego; as well as well-known for hosting the breakfast show for Vibe 197.6 FM.

    Sabrina will take travel buffs and foodies on an expedition to explore the Mediterranean island nation. Viewers will be able to explore a unique and rewarding experience to ancient cities steeped in Greek myths and will cherish local cuisines to understand the region’s rich culture.

    Nisha Chothani, Director – Travelxp, said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of our latest show, 10 Days Cyprus, showcasing this unique and extraordinary Mediterranean island nation. The show has been created with 100% original travel content shot in exquisite 4K and HD. We are launching the show on 12th August in India. The show will telecast on channel Travelxp. Through this new show, we want our audience to experience the history and archeology of these ancient cities soaked in Greek myths, the pristine beaches and the rich culture that Cyprus has to offer its viewers. ”

    H.E. Mr. Agis Loizou., Ambassador – High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus stated, “We are delighted that Travelxp has filmed an entire television show in our beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Through this show, I am confident viewers will get a wonderful tour of this picturesque traveler’s hot-spot and will certainly like to visit and experience it’s amazing beauty and vibrant lifestyle. I urge you all to watch 10 Days Cyprus on Travelxp and get immersed in exciting Cyprus.”

    10 days Cyprus will be showcased in five parts and “Larnaca” shall comprise the first part of it, wherein viewers can catch a glimpse of the city of Lazarus with ten thousand years of history, and one of the world’s twenty most ancient, continuously inhabited cities for the last 4000 years.

    In the second part “Nicosia”, Travelxp will unfold the largest city of Cyprus. This city for the past 1100 years served as the nation's capital and travel to the medieval village of Fikardou, visiting Troodos ranges.

    “Khirokitia” which is its third part will showcase the road leading to Troodos ranges and UNESCO village churches. It will showcase the Greek culture and uncover the history and beautiful beaches of Paphos.

    In the fifth part of the show, “Paphos” will present the discovery of the myths of Greek and Roman philosophies and unravel the stories at Paphos Archaeological Park. It will help travelers explore the historic town of Limassol and top it with fun-filled kite surfing on Mediterranean.

    In the final leg, the show will unravel “Akamas National Park” which is known for its Biodiversity. It will also show donkey farms to learn about its significance and dine on traditional Cypriot dishes.

  • On 12th August, ‘You’ll float too!’ Watch spooktacular blockbuster ‘IT’ exclusively on HBO & HBO HD

    On 12th August, ‘You’ll float too!’ Watch spooktacular blockbuster ‘IT’ exclusively on HBO & HBO HD

    MUMBAI: This August, HBO and HBO HD welcomes you to unravel the terror that Derry, Maine of Circa 1989 harbours! Betraying its idyllic townscape, a sinister secret is ready to prey on the deepest fears of little children and haunt them in unspeakable ways. Brace yourself for the re-emergence of ‘IT’, an eternal entity that masquerades as notorious killer clown called Pennywise!

    The latest film adaptation of Stephen King’s eponymous novel, not only set cash registers ringing but also struck a chord with critics and movie-goers alike. Brought to fans by Domino’s, the much-awaited premiere on HBO and HBO HD promises bone-chilling horrorin the form of IT, a nefarious eternal entity that takes the form of a killer clownpopularly known as Pennywise. Disturbingly, IT can also shapeshift, and go absolutely unseen by adults. 

    The movie deftly combines Pennywise’s chilling capers, with a coming-of-age story that is brought alive by a brilliant star-cast. Bill Skarsgard as the clown embodies the classic nightmarish characteristics with much élan. Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Chosen Jacobs, are the innocent but strong-willed ‘Losers’, whose performances make you root for them in their war against IT. With a great cast, gripping story and critically lauded screenplay, director Andy Muschietti moves away from the dog-eared cliché book, and creates a classy horror masterpiece. 

    You can run, you can hide but you cannot escape because IT will find you. Watch the mega premiere of spine-chilling IT only on HBO and HBO HD, and experience the magic on Sunday,12thAugust, 1pm and 9pm. Use the #YouCantEscapeIT on social media to post your experience.  
     

  • Re-discover all things that make India Extraordinary this August only on Sony BBC Earth

    Re-discover all things that make India Extraordinary this August only on Sony BBC Earth

    MUMBAI: Come August and the patriotic fervour comes alive. This year, India’s most loved premium factual entertainment channel, Sony BBC Earth, has a Desi treat for its viewers. The channel is celebrating India all month long by hand-picking some of the best untold stories and never-seen-before facts that showcase a unique side of our country.

    The Desi celebration begins on 6th with a new slot ‘DESI feels’. Every day at 7 pm, watch stories that make India extraordinary in revered shows like Rick Stein’s India, Kolkata with Sue Perkins, Tuning 2 U: India’s Lost Musicians, Kumbh Mela, Hidden India, Joanna Lumely’s India, World’s Busiest Cities – Delhi, India’s Deadliest Snakes amongst etc.

    That’s not all! The channel is introducing a one-of-a-kind classroom called ‘Mosley Ki Paathshaala’ with medical journalist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Mosley. A renowned health expert, Dr Mosley will bust popular Indian myths about food and health that too in HINDI! Spoiler alert – he knows a lot more than just ‘Namaste India’.

    These snippets will be followed by special episodes from remarkable shows such as ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’, The Truth About Exercise’ and ‘Countdown to Life- The Extraordinary Making of You’.

    Feel Alive with an adventurous journey of music, nature, wildlife, health and everything else that is truly India only on Sony BBC Earth.

  • Discovery channel hunts for citizen heroes

    Discovery channel hunts for citizen heroes

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel, a destination for factual entertainment, has started the search for citizen heroes who want to change India for the better. The channel has brought on board ex-military specialists who will shortlist and train 10 citizen heroes, aka change agents of the society.

    The shortlisted citizen heroes will feature in an atypical military based show India’s Citizen Squad to be aired in the month of November 2018.

    Discovery Communications India VP- premium and digital networks Zulfia Waris said, “There are citizens, who have the courage, the strength to take a stand for what is right. Those, who don’t want to be another dim face in a silent crowd. We are looking for such heroes. The aim is to train them and make them stronger physically, mentally so that they become the change agents of the society. We need to be the change, to make the change.”

    Guided by ex-military specialists, India’s Citizen Squad, comprising of 10 ordinary citizens, will under-go ultimate endurance boot camp – a series of intense physical and mental challenges pushing the limits of their body and mind.  This is not your typical elimination driven reality show, it is a test against self to see if the mind has the will and strength to push the body to complete the challenges.  The chosen India’s citizen squad will have to accomplish a new dare-devil mission in each episode of the show. 

    Major Vivek Jacob (retd), para (special forces), Indian army, who will play a key role in training India’s Citizen Squad, said, “Special forces is about focus, grit, will, intelligence, balance, strength, endurance and a whole lot of heart. The ability to bring all of that together and focus it on one point – your dream. To choose, focus, walk and achieve what most people don’t even dare to dream about. We are going to test you – physically, emotionally and mentally to see if you’ve got what it takes to get through a week of what we do over a lifetime.”

  • Fossil group announces global licensing agreement with bmw for watches and smartwatches

    Fossil group announces global licensing agreement with bmw for watches and smartwatches

    MUMBAI: Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) announced today a global licensing agreement with Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (“BMW”) for the design, development and distribution of BMW branded watches and smartwatches through 2023. 

    “BMW is one of the most iconic brands in the world” said Kosta Kartsotis, chairman and chief executive officer of Fossil Group. “We look forward to bringing our watch design expertise and smartwatch capabilities to BMW enthusiasts around the world.”

    In collaboration with the BMW team, Fossil Group will design and distribute BMW branded watches and accessories with the first collections available in 2019. The collections will be sold globally in more than 4,000 BMW retail channels and key retailers in Fossil Group’s extensive global network.

  • Epic presents mini-series on India’s iconic speeches

    Epic presents mini-series on India’s iconic speeches

    MUMBAI: Epic, the infotainment channel is all set to launch a five-part series, Bharat Ki Awaaz, every Wednesday starting from 1 August at 10 pm.   

    The show has been brought to television with an effort to re-live with context and perspective, the passion and ideas of some of India’s finest orators. Their public addresses at important junctures of history roused the blood of millions – to define, build, and bind our nation together. As a nation today, it is pertinent for us to understand the words, vigour, and emotions that lifted those in despair, inspired courage and great revolutionary ideas, while refining the souls of citizens, not just of India, but the world over. More often than not, their fervent appeals culminated into some of the biggest turning points of history.

    Real footage of speeches, expert comments, reactions of both applause and backlash, along with the everlasting impact they had, are covered in this mini-series.

    Epic TV programming head Akul Tripathi said,  “While we will all know the words of many of these speeches, like Nehru’s ‘Tryst for Destiny’ speech on independence eve, we have rarely, if ever, actually heard or seen it. As we celebrate another independence day, Bharat Ki Awaaz is an effort to give both – a face, and perspective to some of the greatest speeches of our times.”

    The first episode will be see impassioned orations by one of the most dynamic leaders of the freedom struggle – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who was amongst the young leaders to emerge in the 1930s. His speeches made a deep impact on Indians, wherever they lived in the world. The episode offers unique insight on why this patriot travelled to Singapore and Japan to forge alliances and build an army to fight the British in India.

  • Travelxp to launch in Canada

    Travelxp to launch in Canada

    MUMBAI: Travelxp, the lifestyle channel network with 100 per cent original production, is set to launch Travelxp 4K in Canada from 26 July 2018 on Telus Optik TV platform.

    Travelxp CEO Prashant Chothani said, “Canada is a large and important market with a highly evolved audience which is known to be amongst the largest spenders on international travel. We hope to add to their wanderlust with our unique, exclusive, premium and 100 per cent originally-produced travel content presented in 4K HDR quality for an unmatched experience.”

    The network launched in Singapore on the StarHub network and before that, in end-April, Travelxp had launched on UK’s largest platform Freeview too.

    Vivicast Media president Stuart Smitherman said, “Through the network’s new partnership with TELUS Optik TV subscribers can view Travelxp 4K’s content in full 4K High Dynamic Range for a viewing experience that is truly unmatched.”

  • Travelxp 4K HDR launches on TELUS Optik TV in Canada

    Travelxp 4K HDR launches on TELUS Optik TV in Canada

    MUMBAI: Travelxp, the world’s leading travel channel network with 100% original production, is set to launch Travelxp 4K in Canada on 26 July, 2018. Travelxp 4K will be the first 4K HDR linear television channel to launch in Canada.

    Prashant Chothani, CEO Travelxp, said, “We are delighted to launch Travelxp 4K as the first 4K HDR channel of Canada on the reputed TELUS Optik TV platform. Canada is a large and important market with a highly evolved audience which is known to be amongst the largest spenders on international travel. We feel privileged to enter so many wonderful TV homes in Canada, thanks to our partnership with Telus Optik TV. We hope to add to their wanderlust with our unique, exclusive, premium and 100% originally-produced travel content presented in 4K HDR quality for an unmatched experience.”

    Stuart Smitherman, President of Vivicast Media, said, “We are excited to join with TELUS Optik TV for the Canadian launch of Travelxp 4K, the world’s first 4K HDR channel with 100% exclusive programming delivered in stunning 4K. Through the network’s new partnership with TELUS Optik TV subscribers can view Travelxp 4K’s content in full 4K High Dynamic Range for a viewing experience that is truly unmatched.”

    It will be recalled that earlier this month, Travelxp HD launched in Singapore on the StarHub network with its world class multicultural content, and before that, in end-April, Travelxp had launched on UK’s largest platform Freeview too.
    Travelxp is the global leader in 4K HDR technology. All shows on the channel are original in-house productions, filmed across 53 countries with multi-cultural hosts..
     

  • National Geographic’s new show to tell success stories of India’s icons

    National Geographic’s new show to tell success stories of India’s icons

    MUMBAI: National Geographic will be coming up with a unique show called Mega Icons which will see the success stories of inspiring personalities of India from different platforms. To start off the show, Virat Kohli and Kamal Hasaan have been selected from two of the biggest obsessions of the country  – cricket and movies. 

    The series will be premiered this September. Each episode of this new series would be a journey into the life of an iconic personality, with help of not only intimate interviews of the icons and their families but also through scientific research and analysis by experts.

    National Geographic and Fox Networks Group head productions Shruti Takulia said, “For Mega Icons, I could talk about the cinematic brilliance of the dramatic recreations we have shot. Or the intimate stories that come out through the interviews with India’s biggest icons and their closest ones. However, what is really important about the show, is the unique lens we have used to analyse the lives of these icons using science to decipher if such inspirational personalities are born or made great.”

    “This unique format is what we believe will appeal to the National Geographic’s loyal viewer. A discerning viewer, who is fueled by curiosity, and wants to deepen his understanding about the science and reason behind everything,” she added.

    The upcoming series is all about brand’s latest endeavour to marry exclusive access with spectacular storytelling. Mega Icons will showcase the milestone events and incidents in the life of these people. Events and incidents which might have had an incredible impact to set their lives onto a path of greatness. These incidents will be brought to life through powerful storytelling using cinematic recreations, along with intimate interviews with the icons and the ones closest to them.

    The unique format would be hosted by an acclaimed personality who along with the panel of experts will scratch beneath the surface to magnify the unseen in an icon’s life in a never-seen-before format. The brand will announce the second set of Icons along with the show host and panel of experts later this month.