Category: GECs

  • Sony Entertainment CEO Lynton stepping down; Hirai to take on more responsibility

    Sony Entertainment CEO Lynton stepping down; Hirai to take on more responsibility

    MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton will on 2 February reportedly step down as he plans to focus on his role as the chairman of the board of Snap Inc., owner of Snapchat.

    The entertainment industry is undergoing major transformative changes, and Lynton’s expertise in the media and entertainment space had been invaluable. Lynton implemented structural and management changes at Sony which would help its music business sustain its good momentum, and the pictures business to set the path for restoring profitability, although Sony recognises the challenges in the motion-pictures business would take some time.

    Lynton will however stay on as co-CEO of Sony Entertainment for six months, overseeing the music and pictures businesses, and as the CEO of Sony Corporation of America and Sony Pictures Entertainment, so as to help a smooth change-over, the World Screen has reported.

    Tokyo-based Sony Corporation president and CEO Kazuo Hirai is scheduled to take on an enhanced hands-on role within the company’s television, movie and music division.

    Lynton has said that it had been an extraordinary 13 years and an honour to work with Sony’s some of the most creative and talented people in the entertainment space. He said he had been involved with Snapchat since its early days, and, given its rise since, decided the time was ripe to focus on his role as the Snap Inc. board chairman.

    Hirai said he wanted to thank Lynton for his strong leadership at Sony throughout his illustrious career.

  • Sun TV retains leadership across genres in BARC week 1

    Sun TV retains leadership across genres in BARC week 1

    MUMBAI: Sun TV continued to be the undisputed leader across genres as recorded in the beginning of the year 2017. Star Plus emerged as the first runner-up in the race. From the FTA family, Rishtey managed to maintain the fifth slot, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings of week 1.

    Sun TV garnered the first spot with 1282328 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Plus in the second position with 758437 Impressions (000s). Colors in the third place also witnessed a rise with 719050 Impressions (000s) and Gemini TV stood on number four with 547809 Impressions (000s)

    FTA channel Rishtey stood at the fifth spot with 500604 Impressions (000s) followed by ETV Telugu with 461904 Impressions (000s) on sixth. Zee TV on number seven with 458511 Impressions (000s). Sony Entertainment Television with 440835 Impressions (000s) grabbed the eighth slot across genre.

    Zee Telugu with 424755 Impressiosn (000s) and Maa TV bagged ninth and tenth spot with 424755 Impressions (000s) and 410624 (000s), respectively.

  • Sun TV retains leadership across genres in BARC week 1

    Sun TV retains leadership across genres in BARC week 1

    MUMBAI: Sun TV continued to be the undisputed leader across genres as recorded in the beginning of the year 2017. Star Plus emerged as the first runner-up in the race. From the FTA family, Rishtey managed to maintain the fifth slot, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings of week 1.

    Sun TV garnered the first spot with 1282328 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Plus in the second position with 758437 Impressions (000s). Colors in the third place also witnessed a rise with 719050 Impressions (000s) and Gemini TV stood on number four with 547809 Impressions (000s)

    FTA channel Rishtey stood at the fifth spot with 500604 Impressions (000s) followed by ETV Telugu with 461904 Impressions (000s) on sixth. Zee TV on number seven with 458511 Impressions (000s). Sony Entertainment Television with 440835 Impressions (000s) grabbed the eighth slot across genre.

    Zee Telugu with 424755 Impressiosn (000s) and Maa TV bagged ninth and tenth spot with 424755 Impressions (000s) and 410624 (000s), respectively.

  • Star Plus, Rishtey retain lead; Star Utsav enters Urban list

    Star Plus, Rishtey retain lead; Star Utsav enters Urban list

    MUMBAI: Star Plus started the New Year with a bang. The channel stood as the number one channel in Hindi GEC and in Urban market in week 1 of 2017 Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data. Rishtey continued to be the Hindi GEC rural leader. In the urban market, SPNI’s Sony TV and Sab TV maintained their positions in top five channels whereas Zee Anmol exited the list and Star Utsav entered the Urban list.

    Hindi GEC

    Star Plus grabbed the leadership position with 698269 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second slot with 687031 Impressions (000s).

    Rishtey maintained its position on third spot in week 1 with 498305 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV to number four with 422904 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television on fifth with 418710 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal fell on number sixth with 371671 Impressions (000s).

    Sab TV in first week of 2017 climbed up on number seven with 365956 Impressions (000s). Also Life OK grabbed eight spot with 350764 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol pocketed the ninth slot with 347450 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav stood at number ten with 338470 Impressions (000s).

    Hindi GEC Rural

    Rishtey continued to lead the Hindi GEC rural with 376463 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol on second spot with 266803 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on third with 262803 Impressions (000s).
    Star Utsav bagged the fourth slot with 254060 Impressions (000s) and Colors stood on fifth with 216750 Impressions (000s). Star Plus on sixth slot this week with 208116 Impressions (000s).

    Zee TV grabbed seventh spot with 168281 Impressions (000s) followed by Big Magic with 131816 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Sony Entertainment Television on ninth with 127404 Impressions (000s).
    Life OK stood last with 121412 Impressions (000s).

    Hindi GEC Urban

    In Urban market too, Star Plus emerged as the number one leader with 490153 Impressions(000s) followed by Colors on second 470281 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television with 291305 Impressions (000s) stood on number three.

    Zee TV grabbed fifth slot with 254624 Impressions (000s) and Life OK on sixth with 229352 Impressions (000s). &TV, Rishtey and Sony Pal stood on seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 159810 Impressions (000s), 121842 Impressions (000s) and 108868 Impressions (000s), respectively.

    Star Utsav bagged the tenth spot with 84410 Impressions (000s).

  • Star Plus, Rishtey retain lead; Star Utsav enters Urban list

    Star Plus, Rishtey retain lead; Star Utsav enters Urban list

    MUMBAI: Star Plus started the New Year with a bang. The channel stood as the number one channel in Hindi GEC and in Urban market in week 1 of 2017 Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data. Rishtey continued to be the Hindi GEC rural leader. In the urban market, SPNI’s Sony TV and Sab TV maintained their positions in top five channels whereas Zee Anmol exited the list and Star Utsav entered the Urban list.

    Hindi GEC

    Star Plus grabbed the leadership position with 698269 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second slot with 687031 Impressions (000s).

    Rishtey maintained its position on third spot in week 1 with 498305 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV to number four with 422904 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television on fifth with 418710 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal fell on number sixth with 371671 Impressions (000s).

    Sab TV in first week of 2017 climbed up on number seven with 365956 Impressions (000s). Also Life OK grabbed eight spot with 350764 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol pocketed the ninth slot with 347450 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav stood at number ten with 338470 Impressions (000s).

    Hindi GEC Rural

    Rishtey continued to lead the Hindi GEC rural with 376463 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol on second spot with 266803 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on third with 262803 Impressions (000s).
    Star Utsav bagged the fourth slot with 254060 Impressions (000s) and Colors stood on fifth with 216750 Impressions (000s). Star Plus on sixth slot this week with 208116 Impressions (000s).

    Zee TV grabbed seventh spot with 168281 Impressions (000s) followed by Big Magic with 131816 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Sony Entertainment Television on ninth with 127404 Impressions (000s).
    Life OK stood last with 121412 Impressions (000s).

    Hindi GEC Urban

    In Urban market too, Star Plus emerged as the number one leader with 490153 Impressions(000s) followed by Colors on second 470281 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television with 291305 Impressions (000s) stood on number three.

    Zee TV grabbed fifth slot with 254624 Impressions (000s) and Life OK on sixth with 229352 Impressions (000s). &TV, Rishtey and Sony Pal stood on seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 159810 Impressions (000s), 121842 Impressions (000s) and 108868 Impressions (000s), respectively.

    Star Utsav bagged the tenth spot with 84410 Impressions (000s).

  • First show from Ukraine ‘Snowdrop’ on Zindagi

    First show from Ukraine ‘Snowdrop’ on Zindagi

    MUMBAI: After the tremendous success of Turkish shows in India, Zindagi channel has geared up to introduce a new territory – Ukraine; to Indian viewers.

    As part of the channel’s endeavour to present great storytelling from across the world, Zindagi will soon launch ‘Snowdrop’, a specially handpicked Ukrainian blockbuster revenge drama, powered by Patanjali Shishu Care.

    Ukraine is a country known for its masterly structured monuments, historically significant cathedrals and lively people.

    The show will premiere on 16 January and air every Monday to Saturday at 9 PM. The story is about two stepsisters, Nadya (Marina Dyakonenko) and Irina (Catherine Tyszkiewicz) entrenched in a sibling rivalry that push each other over the edge. This captivating story of love and revenge from the heart of Ukraine will not only enchant viewers with its superlative content but also give the audience an experience of a global palate.

    Snowdrop premiered and received blockbuster ratings in Ukraine. After its runaway success in Ukraine, the show format was licensed to countries like Mexico, China, Taiwan and Italy. With the introduction of content from Ukraine, Zindagi gives its audience a glimpse into a new cultural setting while still showcasing universal emotions.

    The show revolves around Nadya, an innocent, good hearted and hard working girl, who gets wrongly framed for an accident. Irina, her beautiful, spoilt and manipulative stepsister and the man that both of them are in love with is Igor. He is the heir to a cosmetics empire. A tragic accident kills Igor’s beloved sister. Igor, who loved Nadya loses all his trust in her after the ill-fated incident. Irina, takes advantage of the situation and convinces Igor to marry her.

    The drama starts with a very exciting jail break. In first episode, Nadya will be seen escaping prison and rushing to a hotel where she confronts Irina as she is getting engaged to Igor. The confrontation ends with the stepsisters handcuffed to each other, falling off a roof. As they fall, Nadya wonders how they came to this juncture in life and remembers her past. The show depicts Nadya’s fight to prove her innocence and get the real culprit punished.

  • First show from Ukraine ‘Snowdrop’ on Zindagi

    First show from Ukraine ‘Snowdrop’ on Zindagi

    MUMBAI: After the tremendous success of Turkish shows in India, Zindagi channel has geared up to introduce a new territory – Ukraine; to Indian viewers.

    As part of the channel’s endeavour to present great storytelling from across the world, Zindagi will soon launch ‘Snowdrop’, a specially handpicked Ukrainian blockbuster revenge drama, powered by Patanjali Shishu Care.

    Ukraine is a country known for its masterly structured monuments, historically significant cathedrals and lively people.

    The show will premiere on 16 January and air every Monday to Saturday at 9 PM. The story is about two stepsisters, Nadya (Marina Dyakonenko) and Irina (Catherine Tyszkiewicz) entrenched in a sibling rivalry that push each other over the edge. This captivating story of love and revenge from the heart of Ukraine will not only enchant viewers with its superlative content but also give the audience an experience of a global palate.

    Snowdrop premiered and received blockbuster ratings in Ukraine. After its runaway success in Ukraine, the show format was licensed to countries like Mexico, China, Taiwan and Italy. With the introduction of content from Ukraine, Zindagi gives its audience a glimpse into a new cultural setting while still showcasing universal emotions.

    The show revolves around Nadya, an innocent, good hearted and hard working girl, who gets wrongly framed for an accident. Irina, her beautiful, spoilt and manipulative stepsister and the man that both of them are in love with is Igor. He is the heir to a cosmetics empire. A tragic accident kills Igor’s beloved sister. Igor, who loved Nadya loses all his trust in her after the ill-fated incident. Irina, takes advantage of the situation and convinces Igor to marry her.

    The drama starts with a very exciting jail break. In first episode, Nadya will be seen escaping prison and rushing to a hotel where she confronts Irina as she is getting engaged to Igor. The confrontation ends with the stepsisters handcuffed to each other, falling off a roof. As they fall, Nadya wonders how they came to this juncture in life and remembers her past. The show depicts Nadya’s fight to prove her innocence and get the real culprit punished.

  • Himesh, Neha & Javed to judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs; Mumbai auditions on Sunday

    Himesh, Neha & Javed to judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs; Mumbai auditions on Sunday

    MUMBAI: Following the grand success of the fifth season of its prestigious singing reality show for kids, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs’, Zee TV announces the auditions of season 6. The Auditions in Mumbai will take place on Sunday, 15 January 2017. The age eligibility criterion is for kids between 5 and 14 years.

    With an aim to fuel the competitive spirit of kids across schools in the country and give them a chance to get their school’s name on the television map, a unique initiative named ‘Represent Your School’ has been added to this year’s auditions process. Participants are requested to come dressed in their school uniforms. Additionally, another novel initiative included in this season’s auditions is the ‘Mobile Van Audition’, wherein aspirants will get a chance to audition at mobile vans outside Schools, Residential Complexes, Malls and Parks. And, winners of the mobile auditions will get the coveted ‘Cut The Queue’ pass.

    So, if you are passionate about music and have the vocal skills to make the cut, make a beeline for the auditions with your passport-size photograph and age proof at Cambridge School, Opp. Gokul Heights, Thakur Complex, Kandivali east, Mumbai – 400101 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

    Zee TV’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, the first singing talent hunt show on Indian television has been instrumental in introducing the country to some of its demigods of music – Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala or Shekhar Ravjiani, Bela Shende, Sanjivani and Kamal Khan in the last two decades. This prestigious platform is a beacon of hope, giving thousands of aspiring singers an avenue to exhibit their talent season after season! Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs aims to open doors for talented children of our country who dream of becoming the biggest child singing sensations. The show has given a platform to thousands of kids across the country to come forward and display their singing talent.

    Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs is an amazing opportunity that aims to discover hidden talent from Mumbai. Experienced jury members will be present in the city to identify the best amongst the talent auditioning from Mumbai. These winners will then present their talent at the show’s mega auditions in Mumbai and only the finest will make the cut for the ultimate competition. The truly talented ones with the right attitude and ability to learn will have the privilege of a series of grooming sessions for the ultimate competition in Mumbai and then finally only the finest gem amongst them all would be crowned as ‘India’s best child singing sensation’. The earlier season made stars from some very talented kids like Shreyasi Bhattacharjee, Hemant Brijwasi, Yatharth Ratnum, Abhigyan Das, Swarit Shukl and Gagan Gaonkar to name a few.

  • Himesh, Neha & Javed to judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs; Mumbai auditions on Sunday

    Himesh, Neha & Javed to judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs; Mumbai auditions on Sunday

    MUMBAI: Following the grand success of the fifth season of its prestigious singing reality show for kids, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs’, Zee TV announces the auditions of season 6. The Auditions in Mumbai will take place on Sunday, 15 January 2017. The age eligibility criterion is for kids between 5 and 14 years.

    With an aim to fuel the competitive spirit of kids across schools in the country and give them a chance to get their school’s name on the television map, a unique initiative named ‘Represent Your School’ has been added to this year’s auditions process. Participants are requested to come dressed in their school uniforms. Additionally, another novel initiative included in this season’s auditions is the ‘Mobile Van Audition’, wherein aspirants will get a chance to audition at mobile vans outside Schools, Residential Complexes, Malls and Parks. And, winners of the mobile auditions will get the coveted ‘Cut The Queue’ pass.

    So, if you are passionate about music and have the vocal skills to make the cut, make a beeline for the auditions with your passport-size photograph and age proof at Cambridge School, Opp. Gokul Heights, Thakur Complex, Kandivali east, Mumbai – 400101 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

    Zee TV’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, the first singing talent hunt show on Indian television has been instrumental in introducing the country to some of its demigods of music – Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala or Shekhar Ravjiani, Bela Shende, Sanjivani and Kamal Khan in the last two decades. This prestigious platform is a beacon of hope, giving thousands of aspiring singers an avenue to exhibit their talent season after season! Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs aims to open doors for talented children of our country who dream of becoming the biggest child singing sensations. The show has given a platform to thousands of kids across the country to come forward and display their singing talent.

    Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs is an amazing opportunity that aims to discover hidden talent from Mumbai. Experienced jury members will be present in the city to identify the best amongst the talent auditioning from Mumbai. These winners will then present their talent at the show’s mega auditions in Mumbai and only the finest will make the cut for the ultimate competition. The truly talented ones with the right attitude and ability to learn will have the privilege of a series of grooming sessions for the ultimate competition in Mumbai and then finally only the finest gem amongst them all would be crowned as ‘India’s best child singing sensation’. The earlier season made stars from some very talented kids like Shreyasi Bhattacharjee, Hemant Brijwasi, Yatharth Ratnum, Abhigyan Das, Swarit Shukl and Gagan Gaonkar to name a few.

  • Zee Media elevates Purushottam Vaishnava as deputy CEO of regional channels

    Zee Media elevates Purushottam Vaishnava as deputy CEO of regional channels

    MUMBAI: After Jagdish Chandra now confirmed to have joined Zee Media as the CEO of its regional channels, Zee Media has witnessed another significant movement in the management.

    Zee Media has elevated Purushottam Vaishnava as the deputy CEO of Zee regional channels such as — Zee 24 Taas, Zee Punjab, Zee Madhya Pradesh. Vaishnava has been serving as the channel head of Zee Marudhara Rajasthan and Zee Purvaiya (Bihar and Jharkhand).

    A source close to the development confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com and informed that Vaishnava will directly work with Chandra.

    Chandra was a senior administrator in Rajasthan before he took voluntary retirement in 2008 to join ETV Madhya Pradesh and ETV Rajasthan, and also head the editorial section. 

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