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  • Pixcom announces management team elevations; also 14 Prix Gémeaux nominations for Indefensible

    Pixcom announces management team elevations; also 14 Prix Gémeaux nominations for Indefensible

    Mumbai:  Pixcom president & executive producer Nicola Merola,  and senior VP content and creative affairs, & executive producer Charles Lafortune announced company news including the elevation of five key management positions, and also that the company received 14 Prix Gémeaux Nominations for its top-rated daily legal drama series Indefensible – the most nominated TV series, of all categories combined, for the upcoming Prix Gémeaux Awards which take place in September 2023. Indefensible is distributed internationally by Calinos Entertainment. Pixcom also announced that their partner Beta Film sold Pixcom’s multi-award-winning dramedy series, Audrey’s Back to Dubai TV.

    Pixcom announced the elevation of five key staff members – Véronique Voyer promoted to VP legal and business affairs; Andrée-Anne Quimper promoted to VP corporate finance and administration; François-Étienne Parent promoted to VP creation and content; Marie-Ève Paré promoted to VP production accounting and financing.  Pascale Bilodeau has been promoted to VP postproduction operations, equipment and IT.

    Indefensible is a critically-acclaimed fast-paced, daily legal drama series that plunges viewers into the fascinating world of the Lapointe-Macdonald law firm and its criminal defense team. Indefensible is the most popular scripted series on TVA, reaching over 1.5M viewers daily, 4 days a week, for 30 weeks A YEAR, with a 35 % market share.

    Additionally, Pixcom shares the news that Beta Film licensed its global award-winning dramady series, Audrey’s Back, to Dubai TV which broadcasts in Middle Eastern territories, such as Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, among others.  Audrey’s Back aired in Italy on RAI in June of this year, and in France on Canal+ in April.

    Audrey’s Back follows a woman who, after sixteen years, awakens from a coma that resulted from a hit-and-run accident when she was 17 years old. Watching Audrey regain her memories and triumph over basic tasks sparks everyone around her to reawaken the spirit of their own joy they too thought was lost that fateful night. Awards 2022: CANNESERIES, Denver Colorado’s SeriesFest, Content London’s Hot Picks, and Banff/Rockie Awards, as well as multiple Gémeaux Awards.

    Merola & Lafortune stated, “Pixcom is thrilled to have such fantastic news to share: We welcome Véronique, Andrée-Anne, François-Étienne, Marie-Ève and Pascale to our management team with well-deserved promotions. Their dedication, passion and creativity have strengthened Pixcom and position us for even further company growth. We are also pleased that our partner Beta Film continues to share our prized Audrey’s Back with more places – this time Dubai TV acquired the series for several Middle-East territories. And to top everything off, we are honoured that our exciting, daily drama series, Indefensible, received 14 Prix Gémeaux Award nominations, our production team really deserves this recognition.”

  • Kids have chosen their favourites with a record breaking 1.7 million votes at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2022

    Kids have chosen their favourites with a record breaking 1.7 million votes at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2022

    Mumbai: Nickelodeon – India’s kids’ entertainment franchise, has continued to strengthen its position and setting new benchmarks in the industry with numerous category-first initiatives. The unprecedented success of the digital edition of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022 received 1.7 million votes, the highest ever across all editions of KCA. This unparalleled response is a testament to its ability to engage and empower its young viewers across platforms. 

    Defying in-person limitations and allowing audiences to engage like never before, this year witnessed kids engaging with KCA through short and snacky content across platforms and screens. With the addition of newer categories, the fandom surrounding Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards grew tremendously and witnessed appreciation for socially trending categories such as Favorite Audio on Reels, Favorite Influencer, and Favorite Shorts. With ‘Kids Ki Choice, Kids Ki Voice’ at the core of it, the iconic Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2022, reiterated its focus on empowering kids with #It’sAllAboutYou.

    With a phenomenal response received, Pathaan emerges as the clear favorite amongst kids by winning the Favorite Movie, and Shah Rukh Khan earns the title of Favorite Movie Actor for his role. Kiara Advani bags the title of Favorite Movie Actor (Female), while Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit are declared as Favorite Dancing Star (Male) and (Female), respectively. The Favorite Sportsperson title is once again won by PV Sindhu, along with a host of special awards being presented to Ayushmann Khurrana, Kartik Aryan, and Bhumi Pednekar. 

    Following its Oscar triumph for Best Original Song, RRR’s infectious track Naatu Naatu continues to shine by winning the honor of Favorite Song (South) at the Kids’ Choice Awards 2022. Additionally, KGF 2 emerges as the Favorite Movie (South), while Rashmika Mandanna and Yash claim victory in the Favorite Movie Actor Female (South) and Male (South) categories, respectively. The sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah maintains its winning streak by securing the title of Favorite TV Show for the eighth consecutive time, with Dilip Joshi once again taking home the award for Favorite TV Actor (Male).

    Momos take the crown as the ultimate favorite food among the generation, while Candy Crush Saga claims the title of the Favorite Mobile Game. Adding to the excitement, Nickelodeon’s Motu Patlu steals the show as the Favorite Show on Kids Channel, with Motu himself being honored as the Favorite Indian Cartoon Character.

    Speaking on the massive response received for Kids’ Choice Awards 2022, Viacom18, head – marketing, kids TV Network Sonali Bhattacharya said, “With year-on-year successful editions of the Kids’ Choice Awards, Nickelodeon continues to be the ultimate platform that puts kids at the center of all that it does. This year’s edition garnered a record-breaking 1.7 million votes, proving that kids have been empowered to voice their choice. Our focus with Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022 was to engage with kids on all platforms where they consume content. By tapping into these touchpoints, we were able to drive inclusivity and participation to this one-of-its-kind award. We are delighted with the response and thrilled that we could meaningfully entertain our young audiences.”

    Taking its reach to new heights, the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022, hosted by National award winner Varun Buddhadev, will have its largest-ever digital simulcast on 28 June 2023. The entertainment extravaganza will be streamed across various network platforms, including Nickindia.com and Sonicgang.com, as well as the social media platforms of Nickelodeon India, Sonic Gang, MTV India and Colors. Kids can also tune into JioTV to join in on the excitement. 

  • Rajeev Chandrasekhar unveils 24th edition of Business Today’s India’s Best B-schools issue at BT Best B-School & HR Summit

    Rajeev Chandrasekhar unveils 24th edition of Business Today’s India’s Best B-schools issue at BT Best B-School & HR Summit

    Mumbai: The BT Best B-School & HR Summit, held at Delhi’s ITC Maurya on 22 June saw the best minds in the business discuss and deliberate the skillsets necessary for future business leaders and the evolving nature of management education in the VUCA world, among a host of other issues. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of Business Today’s 24th edition of its India’s Best B-schools issue by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State of Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in the presence of India Today Group chairman & editor-in-chief Aroon Purie. Incidentally, the results of the BT-MDRA India’s Best B-schools Survey 2023, which is the definitive compendium of the best business schools in the country, were broad-based this year to introduce three new categories—one-year MBA courses, executive education programmes, and the best edtech firms that offer management courses—reflecting the evolving nature of management education.  

    The proceedings kicked off with businessman-turned-author Ashwin Sanghi decoding how students can master the art of doing business. Next, a discussion with Minister Chandrasekhar revolved around the roadmap needed to impart the necessary skills in the backdrop of the government’s focus on developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India. Further, in light of the recent announcements made by chip-manufacturing companies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US, the minister advised students about the scale of opportunities that will be in India. “If you’re doing an electrical engineering degree or an electronics degree or computer science degree or an MBA or any other degree, you certainly need an industry-specific, domain-specific skill. So, I would ask people that you do an MBA but to also do a certification programme that aligns your broad knowledge to a specific domain capability.”  

    Shedding light on how a B-school education can become a great enabler for students looking to build a career in today’s fast-moving world, Pramath Raj Sinha, Founding Dean, Indian School of Business and Founder & Chairman, Harappa Education, said that now students constantly need technical and functional training to keep pace with the ever-evolving world.   

    The event also saw sessions where Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad; Prof. Bhaskar Chakrabarti, Dean-Academics, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta; Dr Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR); Prof. Sangeeta S. Bhardwaj, Acting Director, MDI Gurgaon; and Fr S. George, S J, Director, XLRI Jamshedpur, discussed how B-schools are keeping up with the times in the age of AI. The discussion revolved around the need to keep reinventing B-school education so that students are better equipped to deal with emerging technologies.   

    Next, LinkedIn country manager–India Ashutosh Gupta discussed the critical necessity of making the right connections. This was followed by a discussion on the new trends in the future of work, featuring Priyanka Anand, VP & Head of HR, Market Area South East Asia, Oceana & India, Ericsson; Shailesh Singh, Director & Chief People Officer, Max Life Insurance; Prabir Jha, Founder & CEO, Prabir Jha People Advisory; and Dr NS Rajan, Former CEO, IDFC Foundation, Former Group CHRO, Tata Sons & Global Partner, EY. They agreed that the future of work will be defined by flexibility, courage, and a great company culture.  

    The event also saw a discussion, featuring Dr N. Venkata Sastry, Director, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Vinay Padroo, VP HR & Administration, Radico Khaitan, on Remodelling the Education & Skilling Ecosystem, while Aviral Bhatnagar, an alumnus of IIMA and VC Investor, Venture Highway, shed light on how a B-schools education is a boot camp for life.  

    Then, a panel consisting of Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-Founder & CEO, Great Learning; Raghav Gupta, MD, Coursera; Pranjal Kumar, Chief Financial Officer, Eruditus Executive Education; and Ranjita Raman; CEO, Jaro Education deliberated on how edtech platforms are making education better. One interesting takeaway from the discussion was that the demand for Generative AI courses has experienced an unprecedented surge in the past four-five months. The evening wrapped up with a stand-up act by comedian Anmol Garg. 

  • BARC Ratings: News18 Hindi channels outperform leading GECs in terms of reach

    BARC Ratings: News18 Hindi channels outperform leading GECs in terms of reach

    Mumbai: News18 Hindi has continued its dominance in the Hindi Speaking Market by not only outperforming news networks but also popular GECs.

    As per the latest BARC data, a whopping 22+ crore viewers have tuned in to News18 Hindi channels (News18 India, News18 Bihar/ Jharkhand, News18 Uttar Pradesh / Uttarakhand, News18 Madhya Pradesh/ Chhattisgarh and News18 Rajasthan). News18 Hindi has not only outperformed its competitors but also surpassed the reach of top general entertainment channels such as STAR Plus, Sony and Zee TV. (BARC, NCCS All 2+, Wk 21-24’23, All Days, 24 Hrs, HSM).

    This achievement solidifies News18 Hindi’s position as the go-to destination for news in the Hindi-speaking regions of India. News18 Hindi’s unwavering commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and insightful news content has undoubtedly resonated with audiences across the Hindi heartland.

    Speaking on the achievement, Network18 CEO – Hindi News Cluster Karan Abhishek Singh said, “It is an honour to lead the core regions of Hindi-speaking audiences, where authentic journalism has been the key driver of our growth. The secret of this success lies in our continued commitment to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful news content in Hindi, which is the most spoken language in the country. We will continue on the path of high-quality journalism and engaging programming to remain the most watched Hindi news network in the country.”

     

  • Indian student secures monumental opportunity at LaLiga Business School

    Indian student secures monumental opportunity at LaLiga Business School

    Mumbai: The educational department of LaLiga, LaLiga Business School is an institute created & run by professionals from the sports & entertainment industry with a vision of nurturing talent within the sports business ecosystem. Learning from renowned sports executives, and former Spanish national players, the institute seeks to provide holistic development of its students through a series of industry engagements. Recently, Indian national, Bijit Sarkar, an MBA candidate from the sports and entertainment management program was placed by the institute at the renowned sports competition ‘The Ocean Race’.

    Learning through practical knowledge, students have the opportunity of interacting with a distinguished line-up of guest speakers. Sharing valuable insights on the sports industry, esteemed personalities such as Oscar Mayo Pardo (Executive Director at LaLiga),yJavier Latorre Tudela (Director of Communications at Valencia CF), Javier Sobrino (Ex-Chief strategy & innovation officer at FC Barcelona), Maheta Molango(Former CEO of RCD Mallorca), Patricia Rodriguez, (Ex-Ceo of SD Éibar), Antonio Bolaños (Former MD of The Ocean Race) and Esteban Granero (former Real Madrid player), are some of the names and profiles that interact with candidates daily.

    Catering to the theoretical knowledge as well as the holistic development of the students, Industry exposure forms a critical part of the development pathway and is significant in forming notable connections. During the tenure at the LaLiga Business School, each student participates in a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses modules in general management, marketing, technology, human resources, innovation, and more. These courses provide individuals with a well-rounded understanding of the intricacies of the sports and entertainment industry. Moreover, exchange programs that facilitate personal and professional growth also supplement the experience at the LaLiga Business School.

    Bijit said, “My time at the LaLiga Business School provided me with invaluable experience and a solid foundation in the sports and entertainment industry. The combination of practical knowledge, theoretical expertise, and exposure to diverse industry perspectives was key to my development and becoming industry ready. I am thrilled to continue my journey as an alumnus of the institute and am grateful for the opportunity with The Ocean Race”.

    Adding to the experience provided by the guest faculty & the program architecture, Bijit also studied alongside renowned athletes in the football industry, Including, former Spanish International, Juan Mata and Roberto Jiménez Gago, the former Atlético de Madrid shot-stopper.

  • ABP News appoints Rohit Kumar Saval and Jagwinder Patial

    ABP News appoints Rohit Kumar Saval and Jagwinder Patial

    Mumbai: ABP News has announced Rohit Kumar Saval as the new output editor, while Jagwinder Patial has been appointed as the new executive editor and anchor for 9 PM show on ABP News with an independent charge. These appointments will come into effect immediately.

    Saval started his journalism career with ETV Group in 2004 and later joined ITV Network in 2009. He also anchored on India News, the national channel of ITV network. He has been instrumental in launching the group’s Haryana and UP-UT channels.

    Patial started his career by working for the newspaper, Indian Express. Later he worked for Jansatta, Amar Ujala and Dainik Bhaskar.

  • Zee News appoints Pranay Upadhyaya as senior anchor

    Zee News appoints Pranay Upadhyaya as senior anchor

    Mumbai: Zee Media has roped in Pranay Upadhyaya as senior anchor for Zee News. He will be based out of the Noida office. In this role, he will be reporting to editor – Zee News.

    Upadhyaya has worked with ABP News, Network 18, News 24, Dainik Jagran, Naidunia News and Network Pvt.Ltd.

  • Zee Cinema brings to you a blockbuster weekend with World Television Premieres of Mili and Bimbisara

    Zee Cinema brings to you a blockbuster weekend with World Television Premieres of Mili and Bimbisara

    Mumbai: This weekend, Zee Cinema is the only place to be if you’re seeking blockbuster entertainment! Prepare yourself for a weekend full of suspense, thrill and action as the channel brings the World Television Premieres of acclaimed films – Mili and Bimbisara. Witness an ultimate story of survival, ambition and the unbreakable bond between a father-daughter with the World Television Premiere of Mili on Saturday, 24 June at 9pm. This is followed by a larger-than-life time travel story of a warrior king from the 5th century BC getting stuck in today’s era with the World Television Premiere of Bimbisara on Sunday, 25th June at 8pm.

    What happens when someone gets stuck in a freezer with -18° temperature? With no way out in a precarious condition where every single minute is tough on life, can someone survive a whole night? Mili’s is a story where we get to witness the struggle and the fight for survival that’s beyond anyone’s imagination! When an unfathomable situation leaves Mili stuck in a freezer, the only thing that keeps her going is her perseverance and her father’s undefeated faith. Will this be enough to get her through the night? To know more, join Janhvi Kapoor in a battle for life along with Sunny Kaushal with the World Television Premiere of Boney Kapoor produced Mili on Saturday 24 June at 9pm. 

    Janhvi Kapoor, in and as Mili, said, “Mili is about the will and courage one finds to survive in really harsh conditions. It’s also a story of the people you love, how far you’d go for them and how sometimes it’s that love that gives you the will to survive. I remember my dad getting very emotional when bringing the film to me, he kept saying how it showcases a father-daughter relationship and how it reminded him of me. It was a unique and fulfilling experience to witness his passion and expertise first-hand. I am naturally attracted to roles that give me the scope to perform. One of the things that I needed to do as an artist is to open up completely and this character allowed me to do that. I believe so much in the idea of giving my audience the experience that moves them. Overall, being a part of this film has been an unforgettable journey, pushing me to explore new territories and challenge myself as an actor and I hope that ‘Mili’ will resonate with the audiences of Zee Cinema just as it did with me.”

    Talking about the film, Boney Kapoor said, “This is the first time I’ve collaborated with Janhvi, she is an extremely hardworking person, professionally. The intensity yet calmness with which she represents herself is just like her mother. It was truly a proud moment seeing her on that set. The film talks about the virtue of a father-daughter relationship and I could not imagine anyone other than Janhvi to play the role”

    Next up is Bimbisara, a film that narrates an epic and grand time traveling tale of the all-powerful and warrior king that gets trapped in time and changes his life in a blink of an eye. Filled with action and entertainment, the film tells the story of 5th century king Bimbisara mystically stuck in the present-day world filled with problems that are beyond his imagination. However, when a king from the olden days mistakenly travels through the magic mirror to the year 2023, chaos, action and fun is guaranteed for sure! To know what happens next, tune in to Zee Cinema for the World Television Premiere of Bimbisara on Sunday 25 June at 8pm.

  • India Today announces the launch of its best colleges website

    India Today announces the launch of its best colleges website

    Mumbai: The India Today Group has launched a brand-new online portal for its Best Colleges Survey—the most credible and exhaustive ranking of institutions of higher learning in India for over a quarter century—featuring six years of ranking data as well as a wealth of granular information on thousands of institutes of higher learning.  

    The interactive portal offers easy access, analysis, and guidance to our Best Colleges of India survey results for 2,000 colleges across 14 major streams—Engineering, Architecture, BBA, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, Fashion Design, MSW, BCA, BCom, BSc, BA, Law, Medical and Dental.   

    Students and their guardians can now make informed choices at a click of the button. Aside from the college ranking—which can be filtered by state and city—our site also allows cross comparisons on five major indicators of quality: intake & quality of governance, academic excellence, infrastructure & living experience, personality & leadership development and placement & career.   

    Our goldmine of information also provides a wealth of data about each college, from courses offered and eligibility requirements to admission fees, cut offs, placements, faculty data, and information on the institute’s industry connect.   

    One of the USPs of this new portal is the Jobs in Demand section which offers insights on the positions and salaries on offer for graduates from different streams. A separate section on the Best Emerging Colleges presents new institutions of excellence while information on important exams, including JEE, NEET, CUET, LSAT and BITSAT is also available for easy reference.

  • Team India dominates League of Legends seeding, eyes Asian Games 2022

    Team India dominates League of Legends seeding, eyes Asian Games 2022

    Mumbai: Asserting their supremacy, the Indian League of Legends team produced dazzling displays in the Central and South Asia seeding event and recorded statement victories against Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan to secure favourable seeding at the 19 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

    All three games witnessed a stellar display of skill and teamwork from Team India captained by Akshaj Shenoy (Kai), and comprising Samarth Arvind Trivedi (CrankO), Mihir Ranjan (Lotus), Sanindhya Malik (Deadcorp), Aakash Shandilya (Infi), and Aditya Selvaraj (Crow). The team started their campaign by convincingly defeating Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan by 2-0 on the opening day before triumphing over Kyrgyzstan with an identical scoreline in the Best of three fixtures.

    Team India League of Legends captain Akshaj Shenoy, stated, “It feels amazing to have secured a favourable seeding for the Asian Games 2022 in such a dominating fashion. Each of the victories is a testament to the countless hours of practice and strategy planning it has taken for our team to reach this point. Our journey till now has been remarkable and we are fully prepared to face any challenge that comes our way. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to ESFI for providing us with this wonderful opportunity and we will make sure to leave no stone unturned in our quest to secure a podium finish at the Asian Games”.

    Having made their way to the Asian Games by prevailing in the National Esports Championships (NESC) organised by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI), Team India has proved their mettle by consistently performing to the best of their abilities. With their resounding victories in the seeding fixtures against top teams from Asia, they have firmly established themselves as the team to watch out for in the highly anticipated tournament.

    “Team India’s scintillating performances in the League of Legends seeding event is a sign of what is to come in Hangzhou. We are not only proud to witness their achievements but are also confident that they will make India proud on the international stage against the leading teams from Asia. Everyone at ESFI extends its complete support to the team as they gear up to bring laurels to the country at the Asian Games,” said Esports Federation of India & vice [resident of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) director Lokesh Suji.

    The Asian Games will feature 19 notable League of Legends teams from the continent that will battle it for glory at what will be Esports’ debut as an official medal event at the tournament. All matches till the final will be played in the best of three formats while the gold medal and bronze medal matches will be contested in the best-of-five formats.

    One of the country’s top sports & esports communication agencies, Artsmith-Concepts & Visions, will continue its support to the Esports Federation of India as their official communication partner.

    The seeding fixtures for the DOTA two team comprising skipper Darshan, Krish, Abhishek, Ketan, and Shubham will be conducted online on July 13 while Street Fighter V athletes Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas will be travelling to Hangzhou, China for their respective seeding fixtures from 22-23 July.

    The dates for the seeding matches of FIFA Online four athletes Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh Tikka will be announced soon by the AESF.