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  • Discovery Kids to beef up movie line-up in 2017

    Discovery Kids to beef up movie line-up in 2017

    MUMBAI: In its endeavor to offer finest entertainment to children, Discovery Kids has announced to premiere movies every weekend all through 2017.

    Discovery Kids has signed exclusive deals with leading studios including NBCUniversal, Reliance Media, Cosmos Entertainment and Toonz Animation for the same.

    The movie extravaganza will features kids’ favourite characters from India and round the world, including Shaktimaan, Kisna, Luv Kushh, Hanuman, Sheikh Chilli, Barbie amongst many others. Demonstrating its drive to up the local content on the channel, it will also produce movies in India. Offering a brand new look to its iconic local character Kisna, Discovery Kids will air the first from its Kisna movie franchise – Mahayoddha Kisna – on New Year Eve.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific entertainment products VP Rajiv Bakshi said, “While our programme series offers daily dose of differentiated entertainment during the weekdays; the movies will provide an incremental attraction and build the weekend viewership. With this we continue to be ahead of the curve by offering the most exciting variety of content to kids across all formats in English, Hindi and Tamil languages.”

    To drive the channel as the biggest movie destination for kids, Discovery Kids will commence the offering with a Movie Megathon , starting 26 December to 8 January, wherein it will air Mahayoddha Kisna, Luv Kushh & The Serpent King, Barbie In A Christmas Carol, Hanuman Immortal 2 and many more.

  • Discovery Kids to beef up movie line-up in 2017

    Discovery Kids to beef up movie line-up in 2017

    MUMBAI: In its endeavor to offer finest entertainment to children, Discovery Kids has announced to premiere movies every weekend all through 2017.

    Discovery Kids has signed exclusive deals with leading studios including NBCUniversal, Reliance Media, Cosmos Entertainment and Toonz Animation for the same.

    The movie extravaganza will features kids’ favourite characters from India and round the world, including Shaktimaan, Kisna, Luv Kushh, Hanuman, Sheikh Chilli, Barbie amongst many others. Demonstrating its drive to up the local content on the channel, it will also produce movies in India. Offering a brand new look to its iconic local character Kisna, Discovery Kids will air the first from its Kisna movie franchise – Mahayoddha Kisna – on New Year Eve.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific entertainment products VP Rajiv Bakshi said, “While our programme series offers daily dose of differentiated entertainment during the weekdays; the movies will provide an incremental attraction and build the weekend viewership. With this we continue to be ahead of the curve by offering the most exciting variety of content to kids across all formats in English, Hindi and Tamil languages.”

    To drive the channel as the biggest movie destination for kids, Discovery Kids will commence the offering with a Movie Megathon , starting 26 December to 8 January, wherein it will air Mahayoddha Kisna, Luv Kushh & The Serpent King, Barbie In A Christmas Carol, Hanuman Immortal 2 and many more.

  • Christmas, New Year specials on television

    Christmas, New Year specials on television

    MUMBAI: Come December! People are in a party mode to usher in the Christmas and New Year Eve. To add to this devil-may-care season, the English entertainment, movie channels, music channel and kids channels have also gone that extra mile to wind up 2016 for its viewers.

    What’s in store for viewers are power packed shows and movies as a treat. As we bid farewell to 2016, those who are staying put at home in front of the television on Christmas and New Year’s eve or even otherwise, if you are browsing for a few shows and movies to stream tonight for that extra dose of enjoyment, we’ve got you covered.

    After perusing the available options on channels like Comedy Central, Colors Infinity, Sony Pix, Star Movies, Pogo, Nickleodeon and VH1, etc Indiantelevision.com recommends a few shows that viewers can gape at this festive season. Read on:

    Colors Infinity

    The channel will air season 1 and 2 of Troy on 24 and 25 December 12 pm onwards. The unscripted magical series follows the magician Troy as he surprises his audience with mind-blowing tricks.

    Comedy Central

    This Christmas, jingle all the way with all the Christmas Specials from favorite shows -F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Community, Citizen Khan and the Mindy Project as Comedy Central airs back-to-back, hand-picked Christmas episodes from the shows. The shows will be aired from 25 December 10 am onwards.

    Once Christmas hits the channel, the laughter-riot won’t stop until 2017! Countdown to the New Year, with a special show every day like The Detour, Episodes, Younger, Angie Tribeca, The Carmichael Show, Superstore, and Impastor. Comedy Central will flash back to episodes that made the audeince happy this year starting from 26 December 3 pm onwards.

    Nickelodeon

    Dora & Friends kick start celebrations on Nick HD followed by all new episodes of Pakdam Pakdai on Sonic. All new episodes of the show that started on 19 December have made Sonic the action and comedy destination for kids.

    Kick starting the festivities and ushering in the winter chill into your homes will be the awesome duo Motu Patlu in their Icelandic escapade Motu Patlu – The Invisible Plane.  The exciting new expedition with the awesome twosome is set to premiere this Christmas on 25 December at 11.30 am only on Nickelodeon.

    Kids can now spot the gift to win by tuning in to Sonic dekho baar baar gifts jeeto lagataar, every day from 19 December to 19 January from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. It’s time for kids to lift their gift from Nickelodeon. Tune in to Nickelodeon every day from 19 December from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and vote for the gifts you want. The lift your gift will require kids to wish for the gift that they see amongst the many options flashed on screen and Motu Patlu will make this wish come true.

    This winter, get ready  for some fun family time with the grand Nickelodeon themed brunch starting this 25 December and every Sunday thereafter for the next 3 months. Children can experience the world of Nicktoons with food like Motu Patlu Samosas to Dora’s favorite Spanish spread and much more at the exclusive brunch at Courtyard Marriott.

    Bringing in the new-year will be the high octane event Dabur Red Paste presents Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards co-powered by Lifebuoy and Choki Choki.  The awards is set to premiere on S1 January at 6 pm only on Nick and will see wide spread promotions.

    This apart the Nicktoons will entertain kids at multiple events like the Kidogos Kids Festival at High street Phoenix, Mumbai on 23, 24 and 25 December and  The Jack and Jill activity on 24 and 25 December at Le Meridien  in Delhi.

    Pogo

    Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show Appu – The Yogic Elephant; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

    Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am.

    It will present an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidently stumbles on a box that fills him with The Light Of Astrome. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the Light of Astrome to build their arsenal.

    Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under Hit Picture from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

    The celebrations will continue on Pogo with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30 am and 10 am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on the channel from Monday – Friday at 10:30am.

    Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am

    Sony Pix

    Sony Pix brings to you the biggest encounter of Man and Nature in Everest on 25 December 25 at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, Everest is an overwhelming tale of human survival that endeavors  to make you feel as if you’re really there, scrabbling for safety, when disaster blows in on the wind. Starring an ensemble cast with Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright and Michael Kelly amongst others, this film opened the Venice International Film Festival in 2015 followed by a grand theatrical release world over.

    Star Movies

    Star Movies will bring some of the best animated Disney titles as part of the Jingle All Day festival.

    The showcase of titles includes a heart-warming father-and-son tale of Finding Nemo; an all-time classic The Lion King; the fantastic tale of Brave; an extraordinary celebration of friendship Toy Story 3 and a magical journey of emotions, Inside Out. These movies together boast of 7 Oscar wins and 9 Oscar nominations.

    The line-up doesn’t end there as the festivities continue with the premiere of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on 25 December at 9 pm.

    The cine fest will start at 11 am on December 25 on Star Movies.

    VH1

    The Christmas special of the channel- Vh1 Winter Wonderland – will begin from 25 December 12 pm onwards.  Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. If you’re a little lost on where to begin with songs to play at Christmas this year, the channel has put together the ultimate Christmas playlist to get you in the holiday spirit.

    Romedy NOW

    Property Name: Romedy Bells

    Movie Names : You Got Mail,  When Harry Met Sally, Sex & The City &  French Kiss

    These movies will air, all day on 25 December, from 9am to 7pm.

    MOVIES NOW

    Property Name: Jingle All The Day

    Movie Names : The Boxtrolls, The Ant Bully, Despicable Me 2, Big Hero 6, Wall-E, Happy Feet & A Bug’s Life

    The property will be on air from 25 December, 2016 from 9am and will continue to run the entire day.

    While Romedy NOW is all about romance and drama, MOVIES NOW plans to go with fantasy and animation.

    Sony Le Plex HD

    A man who has made people laugh for over three generations, a man who single handedly made his films, a man who could make you tickle and ponder over social/political issues at the same time. Yes, we are talking about the king of comedy, Charlie Chaplin. Sony Le Plex HD commemorates 39 death anniversary of Chaplin by airing his biographical film Chaplin on 25 December at 6:30 pm.

    Starring Robert Downey Jr in a never-seen-before performance, the movie takes us through the comedian’s eventful and controversial life. Other outstanding talent includes late Richard Attenborough, who directed and produced the film, Geraldine Chaplin, Chaplin’s real daughter, who plays her own grandmother in the film and Sir Anthony Hopkins who plays the role of Chaplin’s biography editor.

    The film serenades through the beginning of his struggles with a childhood of extreme poverty to his unique style of filmmaking which had hard hitting sarcasm induced messages depicting the pathos of the middle class.

  • Christmas, New Year specials on television

    Christmas, New Year specials on television

    MUMBAI: Come December! People are in a party mode to usher in the Christmas and New Year Eve. To add to this devil-may-care season, the English entertainment, movie channels, music channel and kids channels have also gone that extra mile to wind up 2016 for its viewers.

    What’s in store for viewers are power packed shows and movies as a treat. As we bid farewell to 2016, those who are staying put at home in front of the television on Christmas and New Year’s eve or even otherwise, if you are browsing for a few shows and movies to stream tonight for that extra dose of enjoyment, we’ve got you covered.

    After perusing the available options on channels like Comedy Central, Colors Infinity, Sony Pix, Star Movies, Pogo, Nickleodeon and VH1, etc Indiantelevision.com recommends a few shows that viewers can gape at this festive season. Read on:

    Colors Infinity

    The channel will air season 1 and 2 of Troy on 24 and 25 December 12 pm onwards. The unscripted magical series follows the magician Troy as he surprises his audience with mind-blowing tricks.

    Comedy Central

    This Christmas, jingle all the way with all the Christmas Specials from favorite shows -F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Community, Citizen Khan and the Mindy Project as Comedy Central airs back-to-back, hand-picked Christmas episodes from the shows. The shows will be aired from 25 December 10 am onwards.

    Once Christmas hits the channel, the laughter-riot won’t stop until 2017! Countdown to the New Year, with a special show every day like The Detour, Episodes, Younger, Angie Tribeca, The Carmichael Show, Superstore, and Impastor. Comedy Central will flash back to episodes that made the audeince happy this year starting from 26 December 3 pm onwards.

    Nickelodeon

    Dora & Friends kick start celebrations on Nick HD followed by all new episodes of Pakdam Pakdai on Sonic. All new episodes of the show that started on 19 December have made Sonic the action and comedy destination for kids.

    Kick starting the festivities and ushering in the winter chill into your homes will be the awesome duo Motu Patlu in their Icelandic escapade Motu Patlu – The Invisible Plane.  The exciting new expedition with the awesome twosome is set to premiere this Christmas on 25 December at 11.30 am only on Nickelodeon.

    Kids can now spot the gift to win by tuning in to Sonic dekho baar baar gifts jeeto lagataar, every day from 19 December to 19 January from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. It’s time for kids to lift their gift from Nickelodeon. Tune in to Nickelodeon every day from 19 December from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and vote for the gifts you want. The lift your gift will require kids to wish for the gift that they see amongst the many options flashed on screen and Motu Patlu will make this wish come true.

    This winter, get ready  for some fun family time with the grand Nickelodeon themed brunch starting this 25 December and every Sunday thereafter for the next 3 months. Children can experience the world of Nicktoons with food like Motu Patlu Samosas to Dora’s favorite Spanish spread and much more at the exclusive brunch at Courtyard Marriott.

    Bringing in the new-year will be the high octane event Dabur Red Paste presents Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards co-powered by Lifebuoy and Choki Choki.  The awards is set to premiere on S1 January at 6 pm only on Nick and will see wide spread promotions.

    This apart the Nicktoons will entertain kids at multiple events like the Kidogos Kids Festival at High street Phoenix, Mumbai on 23, 24 and 25 December and  The Jack and Jill activity on 24 and 25 December at Le Meridien  in Delhi.

    Pogo

    Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show Appu – The Yogic Elephant; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

    Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am.

    It will present an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidently stumbles on a box that fills him with The Light Of Astrome. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the Light of Astrome to build their arsenal.

    Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under Hit Picture from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

    The celebrations will continue on Pogo with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30 am and 10 am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on the channel from Monday – Friday at 10:30am.

    Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am

    Sony Pix

    Sony Pix brings to you the biggest encounter of Man and Nature in Everest on 25 December 25 at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, Everest is an overwhelming tale of human survival that endeavors  to make you feel as if you’re really there, scrabbling for safety, when disaster blows in on the wind. Starring an ensemble cast with Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright and Michael Kelly amongst others, this film opened the Venice International Film Festival in 2015 followed by a grand theatrical release world over.

    Star Movies

    Star Movies will bring some of the best animated Disney titles as part of the Jingle All Day festival.

    The showcase of titles includes a heart-warming father-and-son tale of Finding Nemo; an all-time classic The Lion King; the fantastic tale of Brave; an extraordinary celebration of friendship Toy Story 3 and a magical journey of emotions, Inside Out. These movies together boast of 7 Oscar wins and 9 Oscar nominations.

    The line-up doesn’t end there as the festivities continue with the premiere of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on 25 December at 9 pm.

    The cine fest will start at 11 am on December 25 on Star Movies.

    VH1

    The Christmas special of the channel- Vh1 Winter Wonderland – will begin from 25 December 12 pm onwards.  Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. If you’re a little lost on where to begin with songs to play at Christmas this year, the channel has put together the ultimate Christmas playlist to get you in the holiday spirit.

    Romedy NOW

    Property Name: Romedy Bells

    Movie Names : You Got Mail,  When Harry Met Sally, Sex & The City &  French Kiss

    These movies will air, all day on 25 December, from 9am to 7pm.

    MOVIES NOW

    Property Name: Jingle All The Day

    Movie Names : The Boxtrolls, The Ant Bully, Despicable Me 2, Big Hero 6, Wall-E, Happy Feet & A Bug’s Life

    The property will be on air from 25 December, 2016 from 9am and will continue to run the entire day.

    While Romedy NOW is all about romance and drama, MOVIES NOW plans to go with fantasy and animation.

    Sony Le Plex HD

    A man who has made people laugh for over three generations, a man who single handedly made his films, a man who could make you tickle and ponder over social/political issues at the same time. Yes, we are talking about the king of comedy, Charlie Chaplin. Sony Le Plex HD commemorates 39 death anniversary of Chaplin by airing his biographical film Chaplin on 25 December at 6:30 pm.

    Starring Robert Downey Jr in a never-seen-before performance, the movie takes us through the comedian’s eventful and controversial life. Other outstanding talent includes late Richard Attenborough, who directed and produced the film, Geraldine Chaplin, Chaplin’s real daughter, who plays her own grandmother in the film and Sir Anthony Hopkins who plays the role of Chaplin’s biography editor.

    The film serenades through the beginning of his struggles with a childhood of extreme poverty to his unique style of filmmaking which had hard hitting sarcasm induced messages depicting the pathos of the middle class.

  • Discovery Kids announces second series of ‘Sheikh Chilli and Friendz’

    Discovery Kids announces second series of ‘Sheikh Chilli and Friendz’

    MUMBAI: Going strong on its go-local drive, Discovery Kids has announced the second season of Sheikh Chilli and Friendz. Slated to premiere early 2017, the channel is committed to bring refreshingly new, clutter-breaking and heart-warming entertainment to millions of its fans across India.

    “Sheikh Chilli and Friendz will be one of the most endearing series on Indian television. Each character has been crafted to offer unmatched entertainment and will reset the narrative of kids’ content. Nothing stimulates mind more than an overwhelming emotion of humour and this series will offer it in abundance,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific vice president – entertainment products – South Asia Rajiv Bakshi.

    The show revolves around the adventures of an innocent boy Sheikh Chilli and his friends of Jhunjhun Nagar. Sheikh Chilli is a day-dreaming simpleton who lives with his mother. He has his heart in the right place, but his plans and actions are a source of humour as well as trouble for his friends. He is joined in his adventures by Malika, his smart neighbor and classmate, Bulbul histalking friend-turned-brother donkey, the pocket-sized dwarf Khatkoo and the enchanting Noorie Djinnwho has come from another planet to fulfilling Sheikh Chilli’s incredible wishes.

    Creating trouble for Sheikh Chilli & Friendz is the evil witch Buri, who is after the magical necklace worn by Noorie Djinn so that she can become all-powerful. The friends encounter various other characters through the course of the series which results in hilarious situations and many laughs.

    The franchise was introduced to children on television through a movie, aired early in the year on Discovery Kids. The series has also been conceptualized and created in partnership with the Mayapuri Group and iRealities Entertainment.

  • Discovery Kids announces second series of ‘Sheikh Chilli and Friendz’

    Discovery Kids announces second series of ‘Sheikh Chilli and Friendz’

    MUMBAI: Going strong on its go-local drive, Discovery Kids has announced the second season of Sheikh Chilli and Friendz. Slated to premiere early 2017, the channel is committed to bring refreshingly new, clutter-breaking and heart-warming entertainment to millions of its fans across India.

    “Sheikh Chilli and Friendz will be one of the most endearing series on Indian television. Each character has been crafted to offer unmatched entertainment and will reset the narrative of kids’ content. Nothing stimulates mind more than an overwhelming emotion of humour and this series will offer it in abundance,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific vice president – entertainment products – South Asia Rajiv Bakshi.

    The show revolves around the adventures of an innocent boy Sheikh Chilli and his friends of Jhunjhun Nagar. Sheikh Chilli is a day-dreaming simpleton who lives with his mother. He has his heart in the right place, but his plans and actions are a source of humour as well as trouble for his friends. He is joined in his adventures by Malika, his smart neighbor and classmate, Bulbul histalking friend-turned-brother donkey, the pocket-sized dwarf Khatkoo and the enchanting Noorie Djinnwho has come from another planet to fulfilling Sheikh Chilli’s incredible wishes.

    Creating trouble for Sheikh Chilli & Friendz is the evil witch Buri, who is after the magical necklace worn by Noorie Djinn so that she can become all-powerful. The friends encounter various other characters through the course of the series which results in hilarious situations and many laughs.

    The franchise was introduced to children on television through a movie, aired early in the year on Discovery Kids. The series has also been conceptualized and created in partnership with the Mayapuri Group and iRealities Entertainment.

  • Zee Learn-Tree House proposed merger off

    Zee Learn-Tree House proposed merger off

    MUMBAI: Zee Learn Ltd has informed the BSE that the Board of Directors meeting of the Company held on 16 December, 2016, the Board took cognizance of the recent adverse media reports of Tree House closing down hundreds of its playgroup centres abruptly leaving parents / students high and dry and of many parents filing police complaints against Tree House and its Promoters.

    The Board feels that this may change the complete business dynamics of Tree House and is not in the spirit of the Scheme of Amalgamation signed between ZLL and Tree House.

    This fact coupled with the steadily deteriorating financials of Tree House, allegations of irregularities by Tree House / its Promoters and the need to protect the interest of ZLL shareholders, led to the Board of ZLL to unanimously agree to withdraw from the merger process with Tree House.

    ZLL Board announced that in light of the recent inordinate developments at Tree House, it is withdrawing from the proposed Merger process with Tree House which has been awaiting various court,shareholder and related statutory approvals.

    The Board approved sending requisite communication to Tree House to this effect and also convey to them that ZLL reserves its rights to initiate further suitable action against Tree House, its Promoters for ZLL’s loss of reputation, goodwill and damages.

    ZLL, a company promoted by Essel group, which runs Asia’s largest play school chain (Kidzee) with 1600 plus centres, had agreed sometime back to participate in this Merger process with Tree House with great hopes of serving an even larger network of students. Recently, inspite of the reported worsening financial situation at Tree House, ZLL had agreed to keep the merger alive at renegotiated terms. However, the current media reports of Tree House, its Promoters closing down a huge number of centres mid-session without even a thought for the helpless students, parents has left everyone at ZLL aghast as this sort of an action is completely against the moral and professional values of ZLL.

    ZLL CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay said, “ZLL has already requested its Kidzee Franchisees to try and provide proper mid-term admissions to such ex Tree House students who are stuck and wish to seek help because of Tree House I its Promoters actions. I am sure that our Franchisees will help to whatever extent possible. We hope that other play school chains will also come forward to help the students in this time of their need.”

  • Zee Learn-Tree House proposed merger off

    Zee Learn-Tree House proposed merger off

    MUMBAI: Zee Learn Ltd has informed the BSE that the Board of Directors meeting of the Company held on 16 December, 2016, the Board took cognizance of the recent adverse media reports of Tree House closing down hundreds of its playgroup centres abruptly leaving parents / students high and dry and of many parents filing police complaints against Tree House and its Promoters.

    The Board feels that this may change the complete business dynamics of Tree House and is not in the spirit of the Scheme of Amalgamation signed between ZLL and Tree House.

    This fact coupled with the steadily deteriorating financials of Tree House, allegations of irregularities by Tree House / its Promoters and the need to protect the interest of ZLL shareholders, led to the Board of ZLL to unanimously agree to withdraw from the merger process with Tree House.

    ZLL Board announced that in light of the recent inordinate developments at Tree House, it is withdrawing from the proposed Merger process with Tree House which has been awaiting various court,shareholder and related statutory approvals.

    The Board approved sending requisite communication to Tree House to this effect and also convey to them that ZLL reserves its rights to initiate further suitable action against Tree House, its Promoters for ZLL’s loss of reputation, goodwill and damages.

    ZLL, a company promoted by Essel group, which runs Asia’s largest play school chain (Kidzee) with 1600 plus centres, had agreed sometime back to participate in this Merger process with Tree House with great hopes of serving an even larger network of students. Recently, inspite of the reported worsening financial situation at Tree House, ZLL had agreed to keep the merger alive at renegotiated terms. However, the current media reports of Tree House, its Promoters closing down a huge number of centres mid-session without even a thought for the helpless students, parents has left everyone at ZLL aghast as this sort of an action is completely against the moral and professional values of ZLL.

    ZLL CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay said, “ZLL has already requested its Kidzee Franchisees to try and provide proper mid-term admissions to such ex Tree House students who are stuck and wish to seek help because of Tree House I its Promoters actions. I am sure that our Franchisees will help to whatever extent possible. We hope that other play school chains will also come forward to help the students in this time of their need.”

  • Pogo greets kids with new content on X’mas

    Pogo greets kids with new content on X’mas

    MUMBAI: Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.

    Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show APPU – The Yogic Elephant; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

    Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. A Prince of fire and a Queen with a vengeance are sure to make the tale action-packed and a visual treat for all Super Bheem fans out there. Not to give away any spoilers but Super Bheem and his friends try to save the prince from the Snow Queen and but she ends up freezing Sky Dragon instead! Everyone is in for a surprise when they find out how Super Bheem and his friends save the Fire Prince and Sky Dragon.

    Pogo is thrilled to present to its mighty fans an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome, which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidentally stumbles on a box that fills him with ‘The Light Of Astrome’. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the ‘Light of Astrome’ to build their arsenal.

    Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under ‘Hit Picture’ from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

    The celebrations will continue on the channel with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30am and 10:00am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on POGO from Monday – Friday at 10:30am. Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am

  • Pogo greets kids with new content on X’mas

    Pogo greets kids with new content on X’mas

    MUMBAI: Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.

    Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show APPU – The Yogic Elephant; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

    Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. A Prince of fire and a Queen with a vengeance are sure to make the tale action-packed and a visual treat for all Super Bheem fans out there. Not to give away any spoilers but Super Bheem and his friends try to save the prince from the Snow Queen and but she ends up freezing Sky Dragon instead! Everyone is in for a surprise when they find out how Super Bheem and his friends save the Fire Prince and Sky Dragon.

    Pogo is thrilled to present to its mighty fans an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome, which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidentally stumbles on a box that fills him with ‘The Light Of Astrome’. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the ‘Light of Astrome’ to build their arsenal.

    Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under ‘Hit Picture’ from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

    The celebrations will continue on the channel with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30am and 10:00am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on POGO from Monday – Friday at 10:30am. Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am