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  • Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars to perform at VH1 Awards; Deepika to present an award

    Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars to perform at VH1 Awards; Deepika to present an award

    MUMBAI: Vh1 is all set to telecast the Europe Music Awards. The ceremony will air on 7 November 6am onwards; along with a prime time repeat 9pm onwards.

    Bringing the world’s best talent under one roof, the EMAs will see Justin Bieber squaring off v/s Beyoncé as the two artists who have bagged maximum nominations, followed by renowned artists such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes who are not far behind.

    There will be performances by world famous musicians like Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, DNCE, etc. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will also be seen presenting one of the awards.

    The Red Carpet event will air 5am onwards, with a prime time repeat at 8pm.

    “Vh1 is India’s preferred destination for International Music & Lifestyle entertainment. We’re home to the biggest international Awards & The Europe Music Awards are no different. This year, the EMAs promise to be even bigger & as Indians we’re particularly excited about our very own Deepika Padukone as one of the presenters. We’re certain viewers will absolutely love the show this year,” said Viacom18 English entertainment marketing head Sabrina D’souza.

    The EMAs are one of the most iconic Music Awards shows in the world. This year, Vh1 brings the EMA fever to India with an extensive marketing campaign. To kick off, a special digital contest is being done, encouraging India to cheer for Deepika Padukone as she presents one of the awards at the EMAs. Winners of the digital contest will get personally autographed, limited edition EMA memorabilia from Deepika Padukone.

    Additionally, a high-frequency radio campaign is also being planned in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai with integrations throughout the day.

    College activation is being carried out with contests and promotions, reaching out to young student fans in over 200 college campuses and a number of college festivals spanning fifteen cities.

    The campaign is also being amplified in over 120 popular youth hangouts across ten cities. Outlets like Gold’s Gyms, Harry’s, Zu Tisch, The Little Door, etc will have fun, interactive EMA games planned to engage and enthrall fans.

    The EMA euphoria will reach a crescendo with the prime time screenings in more than 30 outlets across 10 cities in India.

  • Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars to perform at VH1 Awards; Deepika to present an award

    Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars to perform at VH1 Awards; Deepika to present an award

    MUMBAI: Vh1 is all set to telecast the Europe Music Awards. The ceremony will air on 7 November 6am onwards; along with a prime time repeat 9pm onwards.

    Bringing the world’s best talent under one roof, the EMAs will see Justin Bieber squaring off v/s Beyoncé as the two artists who have bagged maximum nominations, followed by renowned artists such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes who are not far behind.

    There will be performances by world famous musicians like Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, DNCE, etc. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will also be seen presenting one of the awards.

    The Red Carpet event will air 5am onwards, with a prime time repeat at 8pm.

    “Vh1 is India’s preferred destination for International Music & Lifestyle entertainment. We’re home to the biggest international Awards & The Europe Music Awards are no different. This year, the EMAs promise to be even bigger & as Indians we’re particularly excited about our very own Deepika Padukone as one of the presenters. We’re certain viewers will absolutely love the show this year,” said Viacom18 English entertainment marketing head Sabrina D’souza.

    The EMAs are one of the most iconic Music Awards shows in the world. This year, Vh1 brings the EMA fever to India with an extensive marketing campaign. To kick off, a special digital contest is being done, encouraging India to cheer for Deepika Padukone as she presents one of the awards at the EMAs. Winners of the digital contest will get personally autographed, limited edition EMA memorabilia from Deepika Padukone.

    Additionally, a high-frequency radio campaign is also being planned in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai with integrations throughout the day.

    College activation is being carried out with contests and promotions, reaching out to young student fans in over 200 college campuses and a number of college festivals spanning fifteen cities.

    The campaign is also being amplified in over 120 popular youth hangouts across ten cities. Outlets like Gold’s Gyms, Harry’s, Zu Tisch, The Little Door, etc will have fun, interactive EMA games planned to engage and enthrall fans.

    The EMA euphoria will reach a crescendo with the prime time screenings in more than 30 outlets across 10 cities in India.

  • Bindass ‘stands for attitude’ with new packaging

    Bindass ‘stands for attitude’ with new packaging

    MUMBAI: Calling it a mere TV channel would not be fair as suggested by the channel’s top execs Nikhil Gandhi and Vijay Subramaniam. It stands for attitude. Bindass, now in its 10th year, has changed its packaging effective 5 November.

    The new 3D background has been developed in-house, though the logo continues to be the same. The channel made a big shift last year, making it a platform-agnostic brand. This year, it turned into a storyteller by creating content in an imaginary relatable way.

    Not only has it changed its look and feel, but it also plans to launch 10 shows in the coming months, mostly one each month. Five out of the lot are already under production.

    Of the shows lined up for the viewers, Bindass has already announced details of three. It plans to bring the Season Two of “Beg Borrow Steal” which is presented by Ossum and powered by Airtel slated to launch on 5 November. Apart from this is a show tilted “The Trip” staring Lisa Haydon as the lead with three supporting actors. The show is a trip of four girls to Thailand from Delhi by road. This show will hit the TV screens on 15 December.

    Both these shows will first be launched on Facebook, followed by its TV launch, and will be then released on YouTube. The channel also plans to bring the second season of their popular maiden web series “Girl In the City.”

    Bindass is also working with several directors, writers and producers in order to provide quality content to its viewers.

    The details of the rest of the shows were not announced though it’s release will purely depend on its sentiment. There is no schedule that the channel is following for the launches. It will come up with a new story once they feel that their previous story has been potentially utilized and has reached the desired target.

    Subramaniam strongly believes that integration of a brand in a show should be seamless, and not on the face. “You tend to lose your audience if you make the story according to or based on brand integration. Brands come to us because of the story, the content.”

    Gandhi expressed similar thoughts about branded content and added further, “We have so many brands associating with us for the first time because of our content. Like some brands want exposure on digital while some want it on TV. I also have clients who want to be there on all the platforms. I believe that branded content is the way forward.”

    There was no announcement on launch of a new digital platform in India. The team is watching the OTT space for now. “I think that we have enough things to focus on for now. We will look into the digital landscape later,” shared Subramaniam.

    Bindass has also rumored to be launched in 4K sometime next year. With its new packaging, the channel’s definite transition into high definition looks like a possibility. It only remains to be seen what bigger plan this urban-centric channel has in place, going forward.

  • Bindass ‘stands for attitude’ with new packaging

    Bindass ‘stands for attitude’ with new packaging

    MUMBAI: Calling it a mere TV channel would not be fair as suggested by the channel’s top execs Nikhil Gandhi and Vijay Subramaniam. It stands for attitude. Bindass, now in its 10th year, has changed its packaging effective 5 November.

    The new 3D background has been developed in-house, though the logo continues to be the same. The channel made a big shift last year, making it a platform-agnostic brand. This year, it turned into a storyteller by creating content in an imaginary relatable way.

    Not only has it changed its look and feel, but it also plans to launch 10 shows in the coming months, mostly one each month. Five out of the lot are already under production.

    Of the shows lined up for the viewers, Bindass has already announced details of three. It plans to bring the Season Two of “Beg Borrow Steal” which is presented by Ossum and powered by Airtel slated to launch on 5 November. Apart from this is a show tilted “The Trip” staring Lisa Haydon as the lead with three supporting actors. The show is a trip of four girls to Thailand from Delhi by road. This show will hit the TV screens on 15 December.

    Both these shows will first be launched on Facebook, followed by its TV launch, and will be then released on YouTube. The channel also plans to bring the second season of their popular maiden web series “Girl In the City.”

    Bindass is also working with several directors, writers and producers in order to provide quality content to its viewers.

    The details of the rest of the shows were not announced though it’s release will purely depend on its sentiment. There is no schedule that the channel is following for the launches. It will come up with a new story once they feel that their previous story has been potentially utilized and has reached the desired target.

    Subramaniam strongly believes that integration of a brand in a show should be seamless, and not on the face. “You tend to lose your audience if you make the story according to or based on brand integration. Brands come to us because of the story, the content.”

    Gandhi expressed similar thoughts about branded content and added further, “We have so many brands associating with us for the first time because of our content. Like some brands want exposure on digital while some want it on TV. I also have clients who want to be there on all the platforms. I believe that branded content is the way forward.”

    There was no announcement on launch of a new digital platform in India. The team is watching the OTT space for now. “I think that we have enough things to focus on for now. We will look into the digital landscape later,” shared Subramaniam.

    Bindass has also rumored to be launched in 4K sometime next year. With its new packaging, the channel’s definite transition into high definition looks like a possibility. It only remains to be seen what bigger plan this urban-centric channel has in place, going forward.

  • Pictures, Music and Financial Services prop Sony’s sagging Q2-17 revenue

    Pictures, Music and Financial Services prop Sony’s sagging Q2-17 revenue

    BENGALURU: Sony Corporation (Sony) reported 10.8 per cent drop in sales and operating (sales) revenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2016 (Q2-17, current quarter) vis-à-vis the corresponding year ago quarter. Sony reported sales of ¥1,688.9 billion for the current quarter as compared to ¥1,892.7 billion in Q2-16. The company says that the decrease was mainly due to the impact of foreign exchange rates.

    On a constant currency basis, sales were essentially flat year-on-year, due to a decrease in Mobile Communications (MC) segment sales reflecting a significant decrease in smartphone unit sales, substantially offset by an increase in revenues in the Financial Services segment, as well as an increase in sales in the Pictures segment. The company’s Music segment also reported a year-over-year (y-o-y) improvement in revenues for the current quarter.

    Operating income decreased ¥42.3 billion year-on-year to ¥45.7 billion. This decrease was mainly due to the deterioration of operating results in the Semiconductors and Components segments, partially offset by improvements in the Pictures and MC segments says the Sony. Net income attributable to Sony’s stockholders decreased ¥28.7 billion y-o-y to ¥4.8 billion.

    Business segments

    Mobile Communications

    Sales decreased 39.6 per cent y-o-y in Q2-17 (a 34 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥168.8 billion from ¥279.2 billion. The company says that this decrease was mainly due to a reduction in mid-range smartphone unit sales, as well as a reduction in smartphone unit sales in unprofitable regions where downsizing measures were implemented during the previous fiscal year, partially offset by an improvement in the product mix of smartphones as a result of a concentration on high value-added models.

    Operating income of ¥3.7 billion was recorded, compared to an operating loss of ¥20.6 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Despite the effect of the above-mentioned decrease in sales, profitability improved significantly due to cost reductions, mainly resulting from the benefit of restructuring initiatives, an improvement in product mix, the positive impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in restructuring charges. During the current quarter, there was a ¥5.4 billion positive impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations (net of the impact of foreign exchange hedging).

    Imaging Products & Solutions (IP&S)

    The segment’s sales decreased 25.2 per cent y-o-y (a 14 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥135.4 billion from ¥180.9 billion. This decrease in sales was mainly due to lower sales of Still and Video Cameras, primarily reflecting a contraction of the market and the difficulty of procuring components due to the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes, as well as the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an improvement in the product mix of Still and Video Cameras, reflecting a shift to high value-added models.

    Operating income decreased ¥8.2 billion y-o-y to ¥14.9 billion from ¥23.9 billion. This decrease was mainly due to the impact of the above-mentioned decrease in sales and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by such factors as the above-mentioned improvement in product mix and a reduction of fixed costs. During the current quarter, there was a ¥9.5 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Home Entertainment & Sound (HE&S)

    HE&S Sales decreased 18.7 per cent y-o-y (a 5 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥234.9 billion. This was primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in home audio and video unit sales reflecting a contraction of the market.
    Operating income increased ¥1.8 billion y-o-y in Q2-17 to ¥17.6 billion yen from ¥15.8 billion. This increase was primarily due to an improvement in product mix reflecting a shift to high value-added models and cost reductions, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign exchange rates as well as the above-mentioned decrease in sales. During the current quarter, there was a ¥6.0 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Semiconductors

    Semiconductors sales in Q2-17 decreased 5.0 per cent y-o-y (a 12 per cent increase on a constant currency basis) to ¥193.7 billion from ¥203.9 billion. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in sales of image sensors, reflecting the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an increase in the unit sales of image sensors for mobile products. Sales to external customers increased 1.1 per cent y-o-y.

    Operating loss of ¥4.2 billion) was recorded, compared to operating income of ¥34.1 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. This deterioration was primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and ¥9.4 billion in inventory write-downs of certain image sensors for mobile products, partially offset by the above-mentioned increase in the unit sales of image sensors for mobile products. Operating loss in the current quarter includes the net expense of 1.2 billion yen resulting from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes. During the current quarter, there was a ¥19.7 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Components

    Sales decreased 23.7 per cent y-o-y (an 11 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥46.7 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in sales in the battery business due to increasingly competitive markets.
    Operating loss increased ¥35.1 billion y-o-y to ¥36.6 billion. This increase was primarily due to a ¥32.8 billion yen impairment charge related to the planned transfer of the battery business. During the current quarter, there was a ¥1.6 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Pictures

    Pictures sales increased 4.6 per cent y-o-y (a 25 per cent increase on a U.S. dollar basis) to ¥192.1 billion. The increase in sales on a US dollar basis was due to higher sales for Motion Pictures, Television Productions and Media Networks. The increase in Motion Pictures sales was primarily due to higher theatrical revenues from films released in the current quarter including Ghostbusters, Sausage Party and Don’t Breathe. Sales in Television Productions increased significantly due to higher subscription video-on-demand licensing revenues for The Crown and The Get Down. Media Networks sales increased primarily due to higher advertising and subscription revenues in India, Europe and Latin America.

    Operating income of ¥3.2 billion was recorded, compared to an operating loss of ¥22.5 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. This significant improvement in operating results was primarily due to the above-mentioned increase in sales.

    Music

    Music Sales increased 8.0 per cent y-o-y (a 19 per cent increase on a constant currency basis) to ¥150.2 billion from ¥139.1 billion. The increase in sales was primarily due to an increase in sales of Visual Media and Platform as well as Recorded Music, partially offset by the negative impact of the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar. Visual Media and Platform sales increased due to the strong performance of Fate/Grand Order, a game application for mobile devices. Recorded Music sales increased primarily due to an increase in digital streaming revenues. Best-selling titles included Celine Dion’s Encore un soir, Nogizaka46’s Hadashi de Summer and Kana Nishino’s Just Love.

    Operating income increased ¥2.3 billion y-o-y to ¥16.5 billion. This increase was primarily due to the higher sales of Recorded Music as well as Visual Media and Platform above, partially offset by the negative impact of the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar.

    Financial Services

    Financial services revenue increased 23.6 per cent yo-y to ¥260.5 billion primarily due to a significant increase in revenue at Sony Life. Revenue at Sony Life increased 29.9 per cent y-o-y to ¥230.8 billion due to an improvement in investment performance in the separate account. This improvement was mainly due to a rise in the Japanese stock market during the current quarter, as compared with a decline in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

    Operating income decreased ¥7.6 billion y-o-y to ¥33.6 billion yen. This decrease was mainly due to a foreign exchange loss incurred at Sony Bank on foreign currency-denominated customer deposits compared to a gain in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Operating income at Sony Life decreased ¥3.7 billion y-o-y to ¥31.0 billion mainly due to a decline in net gains on sales of securities in the general account.

  • Pictures, Music and Financial Services prop Sony’s sagging Q2-17 revenue

    Pictures, Music and Financial Services prop Sony’s sagging Q2-17 revenue

    BENGALURU: Sony Corporation (Sony) reported 10.8 per cent drop in sales and operating (sales) revenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2016 (Q2-17, current quarter) vis-à-vis the corresponding year ago quarter. Sony reported sales of ¥1,688.9 billion for the current quarter as compared to ¥1,892.7 billion in Q2-16. The company says that the decrease was mainly due to the impact of foreign exchange rates.

    On a constant currency basis, sales were essentially flat year-on-year, due to a decrease in Mobile Communications (MC) segment sales reflecting a significant decrease in smartphone unit sales, substantially offset by an increase in revenues in the Financial Services segment, as well as an increase in sales in the Pictures segment. The company’s Music segment also reported a year-over-year (y-o-y) improvement in revenues for the current quarter.

    Operating income decreased ¥42.3 billion year-on-year to ¥45.7 billion. This decrease was mainly due to the deterioration of operating results in the Semiconductors and Components segments, partially offset by improvements in the Pictures and MC segments says the Sony. Net income attributable to Sony’s stockholders decreased ¥28.7 billion y-o-y to ¥4.8 billion.

    Business segments

    Mobile Communications

    Sales decreased 39.6 per cent y-o-y in Q2-17 (a 34 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥168.8 billion from ¥279.2 billion. The company says that this decrease was mainly due to a reduction in mid-range smartphone unit sales, as well as a reduction in smartphone unit sales in unprofitable regions where downsizing measures were implemented during the previous fiscal year, partially offset by an improvement in the product mix of smartphones as a result of a concentration on high value-added models.

    Operating income of ¥3.7 billion was recorded, compared to an operating loss of ¥20.6 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Despite the effect of the above-mentioned decrease in sales, profitability improved significantly due to cost reductions, mainly resulting from the benefit of restructuring initiatives, an improvement in product mix, the positive impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in restructuring charges. During the current quarter, there was a ¥5.4 billion positive impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations (net of the impact of foreign exchange hedging).

    Imaging Products & Solutions (IP&S)

    The segment’s sales decreased 25.2 per cent y-o-y (a 14 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥135.4 billion from ¥180.9 billion. This decrease in sales was mainly due to lower sales of Still and Video Cameras, primarily reflecting a contraction of the market and the difficulty of procuring components due to the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes, as well as the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an improvement in the product mix of Still and Video Cameras, reflecting a shift to high value-added models.

    Operating income decreased ¥8.2 billion y-o-y to ¥14.9 billion from ¥23.9 billion. This decrease was mainly due to the impact of the above-mentioned decrease in sales and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by such factors as the above-mentioned improvement in product mix and a reduction of fixed costs. During the current quarter, there was a ¥9.5 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Home Entertainment & Sound (HE&S)

    HE&S Sales decreased 18.7 per cent y-o-y (a 5 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥234.9 billion. This was primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in home audio and video unit sales reflecting a contraction of the market.
    Operating income increased ¥1.8 billion y-o-y in Q2-17 to ¥17.6 billion yen from ¥15.8 billion. This increase was primarily due to an improvement in product mix reflecting a shift to high value-added models and cost reductions, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign exchange rates as well as the above-mentioned decrease in sales. During the current quarter, there was a ¥6.0 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Semiconductors

    Semiconductors sales in Q2-17 decreased 5.0 per cent y-o-y (a 12 per cent increase on a constant currency basis) to ¥193.7 billion from ¥203.9 billion. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in sales of image sensors, reflecting the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an increase in the unit sales of image sensors for mobile products. Sales to external customers increased 1.1 per cent y-o-y.

    Operating loss of ¥4.2 billion) was recorded, compared to operating income of ¥34.1 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. This deterioration was primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and ¥9.4 billion in inventory write-downs of certain image sensors for mobile products, partially offset by the above-mentioned increase in the unit sales of image sensors for mobile products. Operating loss in the current quarter includes the net expense of 1.2 billion yen resulting from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes. During the current quarter, there was a ¥19.7 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Components

    Sales decreased 23.7 per cent y-o-y (an 11 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis) to ¥46.7 billion. This decrease was primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and a decrease in sales in the battery business due to increasingly competitive markets.
    Operating loss increased ¥35.1 billion y-o-y to ¥36.6 billion. This increase was primarily due to a ¥32.8 billion yen impairment charge related to the planned transfer of the battery business. During the current quarter, there was a ¥1.6 billion negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

    Pictures

    Pictures sales increased 4.6 per cent y-o-y (a 25 per cent increase on a U.S. dollar basis) to ¥192.1 billion. The increase in sales on a US dollar basis was due to higher sales for Motion Pictures, Television Productions and Media Networks. The increase in Motion Pictures sales was primarily due to higher theatrical revenues from films released in the current quarter including Ghostbusters, Sausage Party and Don’t Breathe. Sales in Television Productions increased significantly due to higher subscription video-on-demand licensing revenues for The Crown and The Get Down. Media Networks sales increased primarily due to higher advertising and subscription revenues in India, Europe and Latin America.

    Operating income of ¥3.2 billion was recorded, compared to an operating loss of ¥22.5 billion recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. This significant improvement in operating results was primarily due to the above-mentioned increase in sales.

    Music

    Music Sales increased 8.0 per cent y-o-y (a 19 per cent increase on a constant currency basis) to ¥150.2 billion from ¥139.1 billion. The increase in sales was primarily due to an increase in sales of Visual Media and Platform as well as Recorded Music, partially offset by the negative impact of the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar. Visual Media and Platform sales increased due to the strong performance of Fate/Grand Order, a game application for mobile devices. Recorded Music sales increased primarily due to an increase in digital streaming revenues. Best-selling titles included Celine Dion’s Encore un soir, Nogizaka46’s Hadashi de Summer and Kana Nishino’s Just Love.

    Operating income increased ¥2.3 billion y-o-y to ¥16.5 billion. This increase was primarily due to the higher sales of Recorded Music as well as Visual Media and Platform above, partially offset by the negative impact of the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar.

    Financial Services

    Financial services revenue increased 23.6 per cent yo-y to ¥260.5 billion primarily due to a significant increase in revenue at Sony Life. Revenue at Sony Life increased 29.9 per cent y-o-y to ¥230.8 billion due to an improvement in investment performance in the separate account. This improvement was mainly due to a rise in the Japanese stock market during the current quarter, as compared with a decline in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

    Operating income decreased ¥7.6 billion y-o-y to ¥33.6 billion yen. This decrease was mainly due to a foreign exchange loss incurred at Sony Bank on foreign currency-denominated customer deposits compared to a gain in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Operating income at Sony Life decreased ¥3.7 billion y-o-y to ¥31.0 billion mainly due to a decline in net gains on sales of securities in the general account.

  • Saregama returns to film music acquisition with Pen pact

    Saregama returns to film music acquisition with Pen pact

    MUMBAI: Saregama India has inked a two-movie deal with Pen Movies. With this agreement, Saregama has acquired the music rights of upcoming Bollywood releases of Pen which includes Kahaani 2 — Durga Rani Singh, featuring Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal.Kahaani 2 is slated for a release on 2 December.

    This strategic partnership sees Saregama’s return to film music acquisition after a six-year gap.

    “Saregama was always going to get back to film music. It’s our legacy, part of our DNA. We were waiting for the right time and the right partnership which we found with Jayantibhai Gada and Pen Movies,” said Saregama India managing director Vikram Mehra.

    Gada added, “We at Pen are extremely proud to be associated with Saregama, the pioneering music label in India. I feel the platform that Saregama will give to Kahaani 2 — Durga Rani Singh will help the film immensely. I also thank Saregama for giving some great Bengali music for the film, which I’m sure the audience will love to hear.”

  • Saregama returns to film music acquisition with Pen pact

    Saregama returns to film music acquisition with Pen pact

    MUMBAI: Saregama India has inked a two-movie deal with Pen Movies. With this agreement, Saregama has acquired the music rights of upcoming Bollywood releases of Pen which includes Kahaani 2 — Durga Rani Singh, featuring Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal.Kahaani 2 is slated for a release on 2 December.

    This strategic partnership sees Saregama’s return to film music acquisition after a six-year gap.

    “Saregama was always going to get back to film music. It’s our legacy, part of our DNA. We were waiting for the right time and the right partnership which we found with Jayantibhai Gada and Pen Movies,” said Saregama India managing director Vikram Mehra.

    Gada added, “We at Pen are extremely proud to be associated with Saregama, the pioneering music label in India. I feel the platform that Saregama will give to Kahaani 2 — Durga Rani Singh will help the film immensely. I also thank Saregama for giving some great Bengali music for the film, which I’m sure the audience will love to hear.”

  • Vh1 rolls into festive season with revamped line-up

    Vh1 rolls into festive season with revamped line-up

    MUMBAI: In addition to VH1’s current favorites on air like The X Factor UK, Rock Legends, Vh1 Trending, Vh1 Playlist, Vh1 Hip Hop Hustle, etc the channel is geared up for a new line-up. It will present a line of shows like A To Z of EMA’s, Vh1 Fate, 2016 Europe Music Awards Nominees Special, Vh1 Drawn to Life and Vh1 One in a Billion.

    Vh1 is now priming to go into the second phase of its college program, Vh1 Represent. It will now reach 200 colleges across 25 cities in India with numerous on-ground initiatives, partnerships with college festivals and 400 youth ambassadors that represent the brand within colleges. In this phase expansion to tier two markets is a main focus helping the brand reach out to the youth pan India in a fun and engaging manner.

    Viacom18 English entertainment marketing head Sabrina D’Souza said, “This month, we’re not just excited about the wholesome programming we’re going to be offering, but the college program Vh1 Represent. Poised to be India’s largest youth connect program we are really excited about the road ahead.”

    A to Z of EMAs will premiere on 9 October 1 pm whereas Vh1 Fate will air from 16 October at 12 pm and 7 pm. 2016 Europe Music Awards Nominees Special will be broadcast on 26 October 7 pm onwards!

    From random, computer-generated shapes to more expansive, plot-driven affairs, music videos have embraced the world of animation to give action to their beats. On t he occasion of International Animation Day, Vh1 is all set to present Vh1 Drawn to Life, compiling the best animated music videos on 28 October at 12 pm and 8 pm.

    The Diwali special show, Vh1 One in a Billion will premiere few of the best music videos that have achieved the milestone of having over a billion views in the digital world on 31 October at 12 pm and 8 pm.

  • Vh1 rolls into festive season with revamped line-up

    Vh1 rolls into festive season with revamped line-up

    MUMBAI: In addition to VH1’s current favorites on air like The X Factor UK, Rock Legends, Vh1 Trending, Vh1 Playlist, Vh1 Hip Hop Hustle, etc the channel is geared up for a new line-up. It will present a line of shows like A To Z of EMA’s, Vh1 Fate, 2016 Europe Music Awards Nominees Special, Vh1 Drawn to Life and Vh1 One in a Billion.

    Vh1 is now priming to go into the second phase of its college program, Vh1 Represent. It will now reach 200 colleges across 25 cities in India with numerous on-ground initiatives, partnerships with college festivals and 400 youth ambassadors that represent the brand within colleges. In this phase expansion to tier two markets is a main focus helping the brand reach out to the youth pan India in a fun and engaging manner.

    Viacom18 English entertainment marketing head Sabrina D’Souza said, “This month, we’re not just excited about the wholesome programming we’re going to be offering, but the college program Vh1 Represent. Poised to be India’s largest youth connect program we are really excited about the road ahead.”

    A to Z of EMAs will premiere on 9 October 1 pm whereas Vh1 Fate will air from 16 October at 12 pm and 7 pm. 2016 Europe Music Awards Nominees Special will be broadcast on 26 October 7 pm onwards!

    From random, computer-generated shapes to more expansive, plot-driven affairs, music videos have embraced the world of animation to give action to their beats. On t he occasion of International Animation Day, Vh1 is all set to present Vh1 Drawn to Life, compiling the best animated music videos on 28 October at 12 pm and 8 pm.

    The Diwali special show, Vh1 One in a Billion will premiere few of the best music videos that have achieved the milestone of having over a billion views in the digital world on 31 October at 12 pm and 8 pm.