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  • History TV18 launches ‘In Search of Aliens’

    History TV18 launches ‘In Search of Aliens’

    MUMBAI:  Do the waters of the Scottish Highlands really hide a mysterious creature, the legendary Loch Ness Monster? Are the geoglyphs of Peru a work of humankind or do they have an extra-terrestrial accomplice? Join Giorgio Tsoukalos of Ancient Aliens fame, on History TV18’s brand new show ‘In Search of Aliens’ as he shifts facts from fiction, inspects bizarre occurrences and makes shocking discoveries. Premiering on Monday, 1 December 2014 at 11 pm, find out if science is powerful enough to explain unresolved mysteries, and validate the presence of life from outer space.

     

    Lost civilizations like the Atlantis and unfamiliar phenomena have long since intrigued mankind – whether it’s conspiracy theory believers or a scientific community trying to debunk the same. In Search of Aliens inspects the unknown and the uncharted with celebrated television personality Giorgio Tsoukalos, who will unravel the truth about interactions between aliens and ancient astronauts, the enigma of the Roswell Rock, and the much-debated presence of Bigfoot.

     

    Join Giorgio on a fascinating voyage across the world, examining locales of outlandish events and speaking to scientists, witnesses and experts. Dive into an exciting world of possible extra-terrestrial involvements and investigate ancient ruins and cryptic writings. In Search of Aliens is your ticket for a ride that is out of this world.

  • The making of ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ to be aired on Discovery Channel

    The making of ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ to be aired on Discovery Channel

    MUMBAI: History is etched with stories of numerous innocent victims who were killed as a result of man’s greed and deceit. One such mind numbing event in the history of India is the Bhopal Gas Tragedy that occurred 30 years ago. Marking the day of this fateful event, the making of upcoming corporate thriller ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ will be showcased on Discovery Channel on 3 December 2014 at 8:30 PM exactly 30 years later. The film chronicles the terrifying catastrophe that occurred in Bhopal on December 3, 1984.  

     
    This 22-minute making video shows behind-the-scenes clips from the film including interviews with the cast. Anchored by Kal Penn, the making will give viewers a chance to know the characters and actors who play them better.

    This inspirational film helps each and every one of us appreciate and acknowledge the gruesome circumstances of the tragedy, their trials, tribulations and eventually their struggle to lead a normal life. It gives the audience a chance to see and know, about the life and times of the people of Bhopal before and after the disaster.

     
    That night left when the toxic gas leaked into the air, it changed the future of the people of Bhopal so much that they are still trying to move on in life.
    ‘Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain’ is produced by Seemanto Roy & Ravi Walia starring Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton, Kal Penn, Raajpal Yadav and Tannishtha Chatterjee in prominent roles. The film has been written by Ravi Kumar and David Brooks and is scheduled to release in India on December 5, 2014.

     

  • ID presents the mystery of missing people in ‘Disappeared’

    ID presents the mystery of missing people in ‘Disappeared’

     MUMBAI: ID- Investigation Discovery, brings intriguing stories of people who vanish without leaving any traces in its new series ‘Disappeared’. A riveting and compelling series, ‘Disappeared’ offers viewers the insight behind people going missing suddenly and unexpectedly.
     
    ‘Disappeared’ airs every Monday to Saturday at 8PM on ID.
     
    The new series investigates the disappearance of victims, who are here one minute, gone the next. Each episode focuses on one victim’s story, as told through the perspectives and actual voices of their closest friends and family and the investigators are trying to solve the case.
     
    Sharing details about the new series, Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager – South Asia & South East Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said ”ID continues to offer distinctive stories on crime, mystery and investigation. ‘Disappeared’ unfolds the clues and dark secrets hidden beneath mystery of missing people who left behind anguished families with unanswered questions and heartbreaking memories.”
     
    Each episode of ‘Disappeared’, recollects the actions, thoughts, circumstances and motivations that led to each person’s disappearance by  interviewing families, friends, police, and investigators. Viewers will experience the thrill of victim’s final hours until they vanished.

    Watch interviews with experts, from psychologists to forensic specialists to psychics, who will offer new insights into what may have happened in each case, whether the person was a victim of foul play or a runaway.
     
    ‘Disappeared’ will take you inside the world of the missing, investigators race against the clock to solve a mystery, and the victim’s anguished family and friends are left to wonder what in the world could have happened.

     

  • Joining Airtel Digital TV, ID is now available on several DTH and analogue platforms

    Joining Airtel Digital TV, ID is now available on several DTH and analogue platforms

    NEW DELHI: ID-Investigation Discovery, the new 24-hour channel offering captivating true stories of investigation, crime and suspense in Hindi is now also available on Airtel Digital TV with immediate effect.

     
    Viewers can watch ID on Channel No. 133 on Airtel Digital TV.

     
    Aimed at the passionate Indian viewer, ID features provides fascinating true stories of human nature. The channel’s alluring series, in-depth specials and thought-provoking one-offs will challenge viewers’ perceptions on crime and investigation.

     
    In less than a month of its launch, ID has established a strong position in the Indian television industry and is experiencing increasing viewership across India. ID is available on leading digital and analogue platforms including Dish TV, Siti Cable, Hathway, DEN, GTPL, In-Digital, Digi Cable and now Airtel Digital TV.

     Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific executive vice president and general manager– south Asia & south east Asia Rahul Johri said, “ID has captured the imagination of the Indian viewer with its refreshing and differentiated programmes. We have prepared plans to maintain this trajectory and further enhance its entertainment quotient.”

     Some of the captivating series that will premiere on ID include ‘Disappeared’ that follows the unpredictable twists of missing person cases and tracks investigations aimed at solving how and why people simply vanish.

     

    These days, marriages are not always what they look like; explore the shocking hidden secrets of spouses in ‘Who the (Bleep) did I Marry?’

     

    In ‘I was Murdered’ revisit shocking cases through a first person perspective and witness the anguish of family and friends of victims as they peel the layers off each case. Recount real homicide investigations of the most horrific serial murderers in ‘Evil I.’ In India and across the world, women are known to fall for the wrong guy. Watch true stories of women who were swept off their feet by a member of the mafia in ‘I married a Mobster.’ In ‘Blood Relatives’ watch family members who get along very well on the outside but hide a lot more beneath the surface – jealousies, resentments and adultery that inevitably leads to the unthinkable – a murder.

     

  • Discovery brings an ultimate endurance test of survival

    Discovery brings an ultimate endurance test of survival

    MUMBAI: Experts agree there are some very basic and universal rules for surviving in the wild. Find shelter, find water, find food, find help. And, none know this better than Cody Lundin and Joseph Teti, who take on some of the planet’s most unforgiving terrain to demonstrate, in their own way, how the right skills and some creative thinking can keep you alive. Together they could be the most formidable survival team on the planet – if only they could agree on strategy.

     
    Discovery Channels survival series Dual Survivor is back with all new episodes in its exciting new season. The series will witness Cody, one of the world’s foremost experts in self-reliance and living off the land and Joe Teti, a former Force Recon Marine and Army Special Forces soldier using their skills to devise extraordinary ways to survive. Their aim is to demonstrate, in their own way, how the right skills and some creative thinking can keep you alive in the remote corners of the world.

     
    The 10-part series Dual Survival will premiere every Monday to Friday at 9 pm, starting 17 November only on Discovery Channel.

     
    The series will highlight the survival tips of Joe and Cody together as they face their first survival situation on a remote island. Viewers will witness their opposing approaches to survival pit while being trapped in a labyrinth of underground tunnels. Each episode will take viewers through a situation where they are lost on a perilous ridgeline, at 15, 000 feet above sea level. The duo is forced to descend slippery cliffs through extreme weather conditions, where altitude sickness and hypothermia threaten and life-preserving fire allude them. The journey adds more adventure when the dual survivors are stranded deep in the jungle of Vietnam knowing that their expertise can’t change the fact that they’re up against the hottest. Tune in to Discovery Channel and get to experience the tips and tricks to survive in the unforeseen situations.

     
    Can they make it out of one of the thickest jungles in the world? Build a shelter among glaciers and winds blowing at 50 miles-per-hour? Or navigate a crocodile infested lake without a boat? The stakes are higher than ever before and as a twist of events unravels throughout the season, one member of Dual Survival will leave the show for good.

     
    Highlights
     

    •    On a glacier and clinging to opposite ends of a rope, Cody and Joe face their most challenging rescue scenario ever. The frozen landscape brings Cody and Joe’s opposing survival styles to the forefront of this journey.
     
    •    Marooned in a sea of sand dunes, Cody and Joe traverse the unforgiving desert and trek deep into the mountains of Oman. Threatened by dehydration and heatstroke, their journey shows how nomads have survived for millennia in this hyper-arid land.
     
    •    Stranded deep in the jungle of Sri Lanka, Joe comes face-to-face with elephants and is forced off a cliff, Cody masters the ancient fire piston, and they cross a crocodile-infested lake to escape the longest survival scenario in history of Dual Survival.
     
    •    Stranded in a mangrove swamp in Sri Lanka, the dual survivors escape the crocodile-filled waters only to find themselves in a leech-infested jungle. But this time, distressed elephants interrupt their journey back and they may not get out alive.
     

     

  • Discovery Science unfolds ‘How The Universe Works’

    Discovery Science unfolds ‘How The Universe Works’

    NEW DELHI: Discovery Science unveils the untold secrets of the universe with a new season of ‘How The Universe Works’. The series will explore the inner workings of our world with unseen videos and images. With a dynamic cast of experts, the series will look under the celestial hood to reveal the secrets of our universe: the story of how it’s made and how it runs.

    ‘How The Universe Works’ will premiere on 3 November, Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

     

    ‘How The Universe Works’ will answer questions that have eluded mankind for years such as, how did an apocalyptic planetary collision and a supernova create our world? How do orbits drive the dynamics of the universe? Could cosmic firestorms threaten life on Earth? The fascinating series uses modern astronomy to reveal the inner workings of outer space. From volcanoes and galactic mega storms to mineral rich asteroids and comets, discover how these titanic forces and extraordinary phenomenon have shaped our world and could reveal clues about the origins of life on earth and elsewhere in the universe.

    Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager – South Asia & South East Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Discovery Science continues to present the most comprehensive and cutting edge content that examines the impact of science on our everyday lives. With the help of a dynamic cast of experts and computer generated imagery, this series will educate viewers on how our universe is designed and built.”

    Journey deep into space and examine the moons, planets and stars that make up the cosmos in ‘How The Universe Works’ only on Discovery Science.

     

     Some of the questions captured in ‘How the Universe Works’ are:

     

    Sun – How does light escape from the sun? The Sun, our star, generates heat and light, and is essential for all life on earth. But how does this light escape from the sun and get to us? We take a million year journey from the center of the sun, following the path of photons of light.  We witness their fiery birth from nuclear fusion deep inside the core, their 430,000 mile odyssey up through the superheated dense hydrogen gas of the interior of the sun, fighting against gravity and magnetism. Finally we watch as they escape the solar surface, and leap into space at the speed of light.

     

     End of the Universe – The Universe was born to die, but how and when will it end?  Astronomers have sought the answer for 100 years and in the process revealed a Universe far weirder than we imagined. Invisible dark matter threatens to pull galaxies together in a catastrophic big crunch, a big bang in reverse. Dark energy is poised to act in the opposite direction, ripping apart all matter and perhaps even space and time. And now scientists suggest that a sudden phase transition could kill us all tomorrow in a cosmic death bubble. How will the Universe end? We finally know the answer.

     

    To know more on the show stay tuned to ‘How The Universe Works’, only on Discovery Science.

  • ‘Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda’ to air on Discovery Channel on 3 November

    ‘Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda’ to air on Discovery Channel on 3 November

    NEW DELHI: Nik Wallenda, “The King of the Highwire” is back at it again. This time, he is heading to the historic windy city of Chicago to attempt his most audacious and challenging tightrope walk yet. And like the legendary Wallenda family tradition, he will do it all without a net or harness. He is also planning to walk a portion of the tightrope walk over the Chicago skyline wearing a blindfold.

     

    Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda   will air live globally in over 220 countries on Monday, November 3 at 5:30 am and a special telecast at 9 pm exclusively on Discovery Channel.  The live event will be hosted by NBC News’ Willie Geist, Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore.

     

    In June 2013, Nik became the first person to ever successfully traverse the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. Globally, 30.4 million viewers across 186 countries tuned in to witness the historic live event which generated nearly 40,000 tweets per minute, with #Skywire holding seven of the trending topics worldwide and generating 1 million mentions for the day. The special was recognised as the most social show across all broadcast and cable networks in the U.S. It was also recently honoured with an Interactive Emmy® for Multi-platform Storytelling for its companion website, which featured compelling video, 360-degree interactive views, backstage moments, real-time social updates and many other digital elements.

     

    “I’m always pushing myself both physically and emotionally. I hope to inspire people around the world and show that the impossible is not so impossible if you set your mind to it,” said the 35-year-old Nik.  “This has been a dream of mine and something that I’ve been practicing for a while.”

     

    “For both parts of the tightrope walk, I’m going to face challenges like I’ve never experienced before,” said Nik.  “I’ll not only need incredible physical strength to complete this walk, but laser-focused concentration.  I’m incredibly excited to show the world what you can do if you put your mind to it, pursue your dreams and never give up.”

     

    Fans and viewers across the globe, including those in Southeast Asia, will also be able to witness Nik’s upcoming walk via a LIVE streaming multi-platform companion experience on DiscoveryChannelAsia.com. Several cameras which will be attached to Nik, will provide viewers multiple LIVE raw angles of the walk as it happens. Viewers and fans can stay updated on the walk and also experience the walk through a 360-degree panoramic simulation on the groundbreaking global website – http://www.skyscraperlive.com/.

     

    For the first part of the tightrope crossing, Nik will walk further than two city blocks – uphill rising to a 15-degree angle – from the iconic Marina City’s west tower to the Leo Burnett Building at more than 50 stories high above the Chicago River.  Not only will this be the highest skyscraper walk in the history of the Flying Wallenda family, it will be the first time that he has ever attempted it at such a steep angle.  Nik will then be blindfolded for the second part of the tightrope walk, which will span from the Marina City’s west tower to the east tower.  Dozens of cameras will be positioned across the city and on helicopters – capturing every step as Nik attempts to cross one of the windiest sections of Chicago. 

     

    A seventh-generation member of famed “Flying Wallenda’s,” Nik began performing with his family as a toddler and made his first professional tightrope walk at just 13 years old.  He hopes this latest feat will inspire others to go after their dreams and dedicates it to his family, particularly his great-grandfather, the legendary Karl Wallenda, who died after falling from a tightrope in Puerto Rico in 1978.

     

    Nik will be joined in Chicago by his wife and three children, his close friends and an engineering team led by his father Terry Troffer. 

     

    Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda is produced by Peacock Productions for Discovery with Gretchen Eisele, Colleen Halpin, Knute Walker, Benjamin Ringe and Betsy Wagner serving as executive producers.  Sharon Scott is President and GM of Peacock Productions.  Howard Swartz serves as executive producer for Discovery.  Other Executive Producers include Nik Wallenda, David Simone, Winston Simone and Shelley Ross. 

  • Get ready for a mega kitchen tour with National Geographic Channel

    Get ready for a mega kitchen tour with National Geographic Channel

    MUMBAI: National Geographic Channel (NGC) is all set to add another feather to its hat as it launches a brand new India based ‘mega’ series- ‘Mega Kitchens’.

     

    In keeping with the ‘Mega’ brand (Megafactories and Megastructures), that prides in never-seen-before access delivered to the viewer, the Megakitchen series will be a unique look into what goes into the functioning of these mammoth kitchens – with a focus on scale, volume, technology and process. The show also promises to take viewers on journeys that will give them a firsthand account of the emotion, stress and fun of the people behind it all – the pressure, precision and purpose of feeding the many thousands of people on a daily basis. 

     

    The series will be covering a variety of kitchens across India. Be it a kitchen serving up to one lakh meals a day or a kitchen catering to a fleet of airlines, the series guarantees to take the viewer right to the middle of the action. From the Golden Temple where 40,000 – 1,00,000 free meals are served on a daily basis to Khadakwasla’s National Defence Academy which houses the largest military kitchen and the Brahma Kumaris in Mt. Abu – India’s largest solar kitchen, the series promises to be a thrilling experience for info and food junkies.

     

    Commenting on the show, Swati Mohan, Vice President, Content and Programming, NGC Networks and FOX International Channel said “Being the front runner in the space of infotainment production in India, we at Nat Geo pride ourselves in creating content that exemplifies exclusive access, well researched facts, a local flavour and international quality. Megakitchens is an example of our continued commitment to do just that within the confines of the much loved franchise of ‘Mega’. The portrayal of food, the Nat Geo way is a novel concept and we’re pretty sure that our viewers will enjoy this new mega adventure!”

     

    The show is scheduled to go on air early next year.

  • National Geographic Channel presents the mega port of Mundra

    National Geographic Channel presents the mega port of Mundra

    MUMBAI: Megastructures, continuing with its legacy of showcasing the biggest of the structures from around the world, is back with a brand new episode this July. Get set to discover India’s biggest private port- in this special episode. The show captures the enormity and magnificence of the Mundra Port along and seamless work done by the employees, day in and day out. The show will air on National Geographic Channel on Saturday, 19th July at 7 PM.

     

    Mundra port caters to the large northern hinterland of the country and boasts of the largest SEZ in the country. The port is faced with unthinkable engineering challenges everyday that are overcome through state-of-the art, high speed and safe mechanized material handling and storage. The Mundra Port is a modern marvel and through this special episode viewers will witness how mega-dreams became Megastructures.

     

    NGC Networks and FOX International Channels vice president programming and content Swati Mohan said, “Over the past many years, through our global franchise of “Megastructures”, we have showcased inner workings of some of the most celebrated man-made structures across the world. India currently hosts quite a few Megastructures and the Adani Port is a great example of a functional Megastructure in the country. This one hour special documentary will bring to light the scale of operations, the challenges and the attention to detail that goes into successfully managing this port that never sleeps. Set on one of the most critical days for any international port, the film will take viewers through how the entire team carefully navigates to overcome the impossible to make all ends meet.”

     

    Commenting on the show, a spokesperson from the Adani group said, “It is a pleasure to be associated with National Geographic Channel for this special episode. We are proud of the work that our teams do on a daily basis to ensure smooth functioning of India’s biggest private port at Mundra and no other channel could have showcased it better. Megastructures is a renowned series and has featured great structures from around the world and we are happy to be part of it. We are sure the Indian viewers will be thrilled and proud to see the sheer scale of the port.”

     

    Megastructures: Mundra Port premiers on Saturday, 19 July, at 7 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Discovery Science presents ‘Tech Toys 360’

    Discovery Science presents ‘Tech Toys 360’

    NEW DELHI: Discovery Science, India’s only 24 hours channel dedicated to science presents the most progressive and inspiring innovations from across the globe in its all new season of Tech Toys 360. Comprehensive and far-ranging, this pioneering series will provide viewers with a unique insight into the world’s coolest and unmatched products.

     

    Premiering on 2 June, Tech Toys 360 will air daily at 9 pm on Discovery Science. Tech Toys 360 will offer viewers VIP access to the most innovative technologies of the 21st century. The cutting edge series will explore the most up-to-date high-tech gadgets, distinct designs and revolutionary vehicles – from ground breaking supercars, glass pool tables, and high-speed motorcycles to a remote robot that doubles for you.

     

    Rahul Johri, EVP and general manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Discovery Science is the viewers preferred destination to explore latest innovations and gadgets. Tech Toys 360 is a unique series that presents the coolest technologies in the most unimaginable form that will inspire and entertain the viewers.”

     

    Experience the latest ultra-fashionable must-haves such as the automobile that drives underwater; the first all-electric, emission free, affordable car; the music player that enables swimmers to hear tunes while underwater; the technological marvel that uses its infrared laser system to clean homes at the touch of a button; and even a water-propelled jetpack. Explore the creations and meet the innovators as they amaze you with the marvelous technologies in Tech Toys 360.