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  • Launch of ZEEL’s lifestyle channels round the corner

    Launch of ZEEL’s lifestyle channels round the corner

    MUMBAI: Living Foodz, which was first aired in 2015 replacing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited’s (ZEEL’s) Khana Khazana channel, will soon have a trio of new channels, adding to the network’s lifestyle bouquet.

    Demonstrating its appetite for more market share in the lifestyle genre, ZEEL is adding Living Flavourz, Living Rootz and Living Travelz, to its lifestyle entertainment genre.

    A source close to the development confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com and said that the promotion and marketing activities for the new channels would begin from 20 November.

    In 2015, during the launch of Living Foodz, ZEEL and Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra had announced that the network would launch four new channels in the Living bouquet. The company had announced that it would launchLiving Homez, a channel for home decor, Living Travelz, which would focus on travel and adventure, and Living Rootz would concentrate on India’s rich civilisation.

    ZEEL, however, is likely to launch Living Flavourz along with Living Rootz and Living Travelz.

    In an interview with Indiantelevision.com around the launch in 2015, Chandra had said that the Living network would hit the Rs 1000 crore mark in four years.

    According to reports, more than 10 per cent of the global television viewership comes from the lifestyle category.

  • Sony BBC Earth explores wildlife in 3 shows with Steve Backshall

    Sony BBC Earth explores wildlife in 3 shows with Steve Backshall

    MUMBAI: It is said that jobs fill your pocket but adventures fill your soul. Sony BBC Earth presents three shows, Extreme Mountain challenge, Extreme River challenge and -Deadly 60- Pole to Pole, featuring Steve Backshall, from 18 November, Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm. 

    Backshall has been interested in wildlife since his childhood. His parents encouraged his interest in the natural world. He says, “I grew up in a small farm; I kept many animals from a very young age; lots of rescued animals, and lots of big animals as well. All these things had fuelled a lifelong love for natural history.”

    His first show – Extreme Mountain Challenge – is all about encountering strange creatures and ancient mysteries. He and his team also attempt to explore the ancient, sheer-sided mountains and lost worlds cut off from the jungle. 

    In the second show Extreme River Challenge, he explores the Baliem River in the island of New Guinea. His mission is to discover the ancient tribes that live along its banks and meet the dangerous animals lurking in the river and the surrounding jungles.

    Backshall’s third show – Deadly 60- Pole to Pole- encounters deadly forces of nature, from exploding volcanoes to mighty glaciers and travels with his crew from the Arctic to the Atlantic.

    Sharing his experience while shooting his third show-Deadly 60- Backshall said that it’s not about the animals that are deadly to human beings. In fact, animals are deadly to other animals, so they might feature creatures like bull sharks or king cobras or Komodo dragons.

    “But we could also feature things like eagles and perhaps even something as small as a tiny beetle that feeds on other insects. So it is a big mix of mostly predators,” he added.

    Big cats like tigers, jaguars, snow leopards and clouded leopards were the dangerous animals that he had encountered and were hard to handle. “I have spent months trying to film jaguars without succeeding. And it is something that is constantly a problem,” he said.

  • Worldwide Media forays into lifestyle television space with the launch of The GoodHomes show

    Worldwide Media forays into lifestyle television space with the launch of The GoodHomes show

    MUMBAI: Worldwide Media announces the launch of its third television show ‘The GoodHomes Show’ conceptualised by its design and lifestyle magazine brand GoodHomes India.

    The show will bring to the viewers a premium home makeover experience. Presented by Hafele India Pvt Ltd and powered by Vector Projects, the makeover series will feature 10 episodes, each showcasing the dramatic transformation of a different area in each home with design solutions custom-planned by the editor of the magazine Ronitaa Italia-Dhanu and her style team. The show will be aired on TLC.

    Shedding light on the designing prowess of GoodHomes India magazine’s editor Ronitaa Italia-Dhanu and her style team, the show will display mood boards, décor hacks, décor styles, shopping guidelines, and much more. Ten individual personalities, each having unique requirements for their specific spaces at home, will feature in the show per episode. The show will also have renowned experts from the field of architecture and design, sharing their knowledge on design, space planning and style execution.

    Worldwide Media CEO Deepak Lamba said, “With the launch of The GoodHomes Show, this will be our third television venture and we look forward to replicate this innovation and firstmover advantage across our brands.”

  • Living Foodz biz head Nair: ‘Utsav – Thalis of India’ celebrates regional cuisine

    Living Foodz biz head Nair: ‘Utsav – Thalis of India’ celebrates regional cuisine

    MUMBAI: Get into the festive spirit and celebrate Indian food, it’s history, culture and diverse flavours this October with Chef Kunal Kapur on ‘Utsav: Thalis of India’. The show will take viewers on a journey across 18 cities and offer a peek into India’s rich culinary heritage.

    Chef Kunal explores each region and unravels fascinating anecdotes about its people, the regional delicacies, local ingredients, cooking and food-serving techniques. He visits the homes of the locals, temples and marketplaces to discover the vibrant culture and thalis of each city.

    The show emphasises on how a thali is a beautiful amalgamation of a region, its people, traditions, cultures and flavours and is a beautiful reflection of the diversity in our country. In fact, one of our earliest food memories is bonding with our family over a delectable thali.

    Chef Kunal says, “During the course of the shoot, I have had the fortune of experiencing some of the most wonderful food legacies and traditions passed on through generations from cities across the country.”

    On the season finale, Chef Kunal prepares a Grand Thali based on his travel to the different regions of the country, which will be an amalgamation of the unique delicacies found across the country.

    Living Foodz business head Amit Nair said, “Food is a great conversation starter and bonds people from various communities instantly. ‘Utsav- Thalis of India’ brings out ‘Unity in Diversity’ in the real sense of the term and celebrates regional Indian cuisine.”

    The programme, which got under way on 16 October on Living Foodz, appears every Monday and Tuesday, at 8 pm. The repeat telecast is held every Monday and Tuesday at 11 am, 230 pm and 1030 pm.

  • Taj Mahal, Eiffel etc: ‘Monumental Challenge’ on Sony BBC Earth starts on 23 Oct

    Taj Mahal, Eiffel etc: ‘Monumental Challenge’ on Sony BBC Earth starts on 23 Oct

    MUMBAI: Towering over cities and landscapes, six unofficial national symbols get a makeover. Watch as Big Ben, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Santiago de Compostela, the Bund and the Taj Mahal are restored to their full splendour in this series, Monumental Challenge on Sony BBC Earth starting 23 October 2017, Mon-Fri at 8 pm.

    In this series, viewers will have access inside these monuments and get to meet the army of people who keep these landmarks in tip-top condition. These include emergency repair workers, expansion visionaries, and event planners for VIP clients. Combining stunning footage, impressive CGI, riveting historical background and lots of lively characters, Monumental Challenge gives fresh insight into the worlds’ most iconic landmarks – revealing the highs and lows of making these monuments great again.

    The series has a special episode featuring the seventh wonder of the world, the mystic Taj Mahal in India. The herculean task at hand is to give a facelift to this 400-year-old monument. This is a 21st century story about a 17th century fairy tale palace in a state of disrepair where the heroes are scientists and archaeologists who face daily battles against modern day evils – acid rain and marble cancer, diesel fumes and other poisonous gases – eating away at its 400-year old walls. Is this a challenge just too monumental or do these behind the scene magicians work their wand through all the despair?

  • ‘Spy in the Wild’ premieres today on Sony BBC Earth at 9pm

    ‘Spy in the Wild’ premieres today on Sony BBC Earth at 9pm

    MUMBAI: “Spy in the Wild” will premiere on Sony BBC Earth on 16 October at 9pm. One gets to experience the animal kingdom with this unique show.

    For the first time, ‘robotic spy creatures’ infiltrate the private lives of animals, communicate with them and reveal just how similar they are to humans only on Sony BBC Earth’s highly entertaining show.

    With the help of 30 robotic spy creatures resembling the animals, the show uncovers intimate stories of different animals and how they live, love and learn – like humans. Each episode delves into a specific human emotion such as love, intelligence, friendship and mischief.

    From elephant aunts acting as midwives and hippos having pedicures to monkeys getting drunk, the show captures many such never-seen before moments which stem out of unexpected scenarios, which have been captured beautifully by these spy cameras.

  • Sony BBC Earth gives you a sneak-peek into the Magical World of Blue Planet II

    Sony BBC Earth gives you a sneak-peek into the Magical World of Blue Planet II

    MUMBAI: The multiple Emmy and BAFTA award-winning series ‘The Blue Planet’ is all set to WOW the audience with a brand-new season. Blue Planet II is a breathtaking journey into one of the greatest, yet least known parts of our planet – the Oceans.

    Narrated by series presenter Sir David Attenborough, the 5-minute video features some of the most awe-inspiring highlights from Blue Planet II as well as exclusive scenes that will not feature in any of the seven episodes, which are set for a broadcast early next year for the Indian viewers only on Sony BBC Earth.

    What’s also to look forward to in the trailer is the beautiful track, titled ‘Ocean Bloom’ composed by Radiohead, one of the world’s most acclaimed rock bands and Hans Zimmer, one of the planet’s most successful movie and TV composers.

    The team behind Blue Planet II has spent four years mounting 125 expeditions, visited 39 countries, and filmed off every continent and across every ocean to provide a new perspective towards the little-known world of oceans and marine habitats.

    Catch the visual delight on www.facebook.com/SonyBBCEarth, 

  • Rocky and Mayur show offers unconventional take on Australia, says Living Foodz’ Amit Nair

    Rocky and Mayur show offers unconventional take on Australia, says Living Foodz’ Amit Nair

    MUMBAI: Get ready for an Aussie adventure this September, as India’s favourite foodie duo Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma take you on a trip Down Under with their latest show ‘Rocky and Mayur’s Offbeat Australia’, which will air on Living Foodz, starting 22 September.

    Known for their quirky, tongue-in-cheek humour, Rocky and Mayur’s ‘bromance’ has become legendary. The globetrotting pair set out to Australia for some much-needed R&R. They will be seen travelling across the Northern Territory, South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia on the show.

    “This is a very different show for us, since it gives the viewers a peek in to our lives while we are on a vacation! We had an exciting Aussie experience right from taking-on new adventures, to enjoying the amazing cuisine and breathtaking locales. During our vacation, we have also learnt ‘how to be an Aussie’ with the endearing and friendly locals of the country! We look forward to the launch of the show and sharing our journey with the viewers,” say Rocky and Mayur.

    Australia offers the perfect backdrop for adventure sports and the duo will be seen quad biking around Kings Canyon, sandboarding in South Australia’s Little Sahara, zip lining at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures in Victoria, enjoying a Hot Air Balloon ride in Alice Springs and skydiving at Sunshine Coast.

    Rocky and Mayur picked up some quirky lingo from the locals and even got some interesting tips on ‘How to be an Aussie’! The duo also engaged in enriching conversations with the locals and learnt that they were deeply passionate about their fresh produce.

    “Over the past years, Living Foodz has redefined the way people learn about food, travel and culture through our shows. We constantly endeavour to offer differentiated content in innovative formats and our latest offering, ‘Rocky and Mayur’s Offbeat Australia’ is a prime example of this. The show offers an unconventional take on Australia and is ideal for Indian travelers, who are constantly scouring for unique experiences. It’s a unique initiative in the overall sector of food, travel and lifestyle. What makes it even more unique is the camaraderie between Rocky and Mayur. Their banter and synergy truly brings their experiences to life and they get along like a house on fire!,” said Living Foodz business head Amit Nair.

    Home to a myriad cultures, Australia offers a diverse culinary experience. Rocky and Mayur enjoyed a multicultural culinary experience and discovered some great food and wine destinations such as Lune Croissanterie in Melbourne, The Jack Rabbit Vineyard in Victoria and a quaint wine lounge in South Australia, built in an old church that offered some great pizza and wine. The duo enjoyed a view of the ‘lovely land of Oz’ from the sky, over the land and in the ocean while gorging on scrumptious food and wine throughout their journey.

    Tourism Australia country manager – India and Gulf Nishant Kashikar said, “The duo is incredibly popular and have an instant connect with the Indian audience for their camaraderie and banter. The series takes the audiences through scenic road trips, spectacular nature, adventure, outback, and showcases great food and wine experiences of Australia.”

  • Nat Geo Asia, A+E, ABS-CBN & True Vision buy lifestyle titles from Bomanbridge

    Nat Geo Asia, A+E, ABS-CBN & True Vision buy lifestyle titles from Bomanbridge

    MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency, announced multiple distribution sales for lifestyle titles John Torode’s Korean Food Tour, My Floating Home, Top Travel and On The Go.

    Bomanbridge sales include pan regional broadcaster National Geographic Asia, who picked up the 10-part, multi partner-funded series John Torode’s Korean Food Tour, distributed internationally by Argonon International. The series is a co-production between Denhams TV, UKTV and Korea’s Hyundai Media broadcast arm, supported by the Korea Communications Agency.

    The series follows celebrity chef John Torode on his food adventures in South Korea, as he learns about the top 100 Korean dishes and re-creating them in his own kitchen. Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN acquired John Torode’s Korean Food Tour, together with My Floating Home, a series featuring the adventures of families who are building the ultimate waterside dream homes.

    Further pan regional sales include A+E Networks Asia who acquired lifestyle travel series Top Travel S3 and S4. Top Travel explores a unique theme from Top Hotels to Top Spas, discovering the ultimate in travel and entertainment from scuba diving off the Great Barrier Reef to gondola rides in Venice.

    Thailand public broadcaster True Visions selected On The Go, a lifestyle travel series featuring former Ms Great Britain, Amy Kitchingman, in her Middle East adventures, as she brings viewers to exotic holiday destinations and shares tips on healthy living and fitness.

    “Bomanbridge is delighted to be sharing these great lifestyle series with our partners in the region. We pride ourselves in delivering lifestyles programs that really make the audience want to see it, be there and experience themselves the adventure. We aim to bring more such high-quality programs to our Asian broadcast partners in the near future,” said Bomanbridge Media CEO Sonia Fleck.

  • Men@10’s unique content to help Living Foodz sustain its position, says Amit Nair

    Men@10’s unique content to help Living Foodz sustain its position, says Amit Nair

    MUMBAI: Watch your favourite lifestyle shows this month, as Living Foodz’ ‘Men@10’ has got under way; it airs every Monday to Friday between 10 – 12 midnight. Living Foodz business head Amit Nair said, “Living Foodz has sustained its position in the lifestyle genre, owing to its unique content. Our shows are also enjoyed by male audiences in India.”

    Living Foodz has emerged as one of the most preferred channels in the lifestyle genre, amongst Indian men. Television remains the one of favourite mode of entertainment for Indian males and Men@10 promises to fill the need gap in male-targeted lifestyle entertainment. The segment will feature food content that will have a generous dash of sports, travel and lifestyle themes that resonate with men within the 21 – 40 age group. ‘Men@10’ is an exclusive property which will include an exciting line-up of popular shows such as:

    Taste Match, with legendary cricketer Sandeep Patil, where he is joined by a star-studded line-up of cricketers including Brett Lee, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, among others. The series unravels locker room secrets, heartwarming anecdotes and success stories of India’s favourite cricket idols. The show will air at 10 PM, Monday-Friday.

    Femme Foodies, Asia’s first food truck reality TV show, hosted by Chef Ranveer Brar, Anahita Dhondy and Shagun Mehra, where the trio judge the culinary prowess of 10 female contestants. The winner takes home a state-of-the-art, premium food truck. The show will air at 10. 30 PM, Monday- Friday.

    Taste Down Under with Chef Vicky Ratnani unravels the culinary wonders of Australia and takes viewers on an Aussie adventure. Through the show, viewers can explore Australia’s extraordinary landscapes, pristine white sand beaches, ancient tropical rainforests, and exquisite café culture, and enjoy a multicultural culinary experience. The show will air at 11 PM, Monday- Friday.

    Rocky & Mayur’s Food Xpress, with India’s favourite foodie duo Rocky & Mayur. On the show, the pair are set out on an exciting and incredible journey to discover India’s spiciest, most exotic and most expensive food. The show will air at 11.30 PM, Monday-Friday.