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  • Local language productions of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine premiere today on Audible

    Local language productions of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine premiere today on Audible

    Mumbai: Audible, a leading producer and provider of premium audio content, today released the fourth season of the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders. The new season, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine, features Sharad Kelkar as the voice of Wolverine, Mithila Palkar as Sofia, and Neelam Kothari as Jean Grey. The series also features Aadil Khan as Captain America, Vijay Vikram Singh as Professor X/Charles Xavier, Chandan Roy Sanyal as Crossbones, Aalekh Sangal as Red Skull, Chetanya Adib as Cyclops, Abish Mathew as Kevin, and Sachin Kumbhar as Bucky.

    Plot: Thirty years ago, Super Villains won. After killing the Avengers, the X-Men, and nearly every other superhero, the Red Skull took over the United States. Since that day, a traumatized Wolverine has wandered in a daze of survivor’s guilt and self-loathing over his feelings of failure to protect his fellow X-Men and their mutant students.

    Wolverine encounters Sofia, a young mutant in hiding and vows to transport her into the safe hands of estranged former X-Men Kitty Pryde and Rachel Summers. When the Red Skull and his top lieutenant Crossbones frame Wolverine and escalate anti-mutant sentiment to dangerous new levels, our hero realizes that his only option may be to face the Red Skull and his savage allies head-on. But a shocking, terrible truth may destroy Wolverine first…

    Sharing his excitement on the launch of the series, Sharad Kelkar said, “Bringing Wolverine to life in Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine on Audible has been a truly special experience because he is my favourite Super Hero. Channeling the complexity of his emotions – from guilt and failure to resilience and courage through voice alone was demanding yet very satisfying for me as an artist. I hope listeners feel the intensity and depth of Wolverine’s story and can take away something meaningful from his journey.”

    Marvel’s Wastelanders is the first collaboration between Audible and Marvel Entertainment and will be released simultaneously in French, German, Hindi, Italian and Japanese in the respective countries as a global audio experience with top-quality production, featuring renowned and high-profile actors in the roles of Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes.

    The English language version of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine was written and directed by Jenny Turner Hall, with sound design by Michael Odmark and Daniel Brunell, and original music by Rhett Miller and John Burdick.

    https://www.audible.in/search?keywords=marvel%27s+wastelanders+hindi&k=marvel%27s+wastelanders+hindi

  • Hilarious Audible titles: Your prescription for a gloomy day

    Hilarious Audible titles: Your prescription for a gloomy day

    Mumbai: Laughter is the best medicine, they say, and what better way to celebrate than with a hearty dose of comedy? Audible, your go-to audio hub for entertainment, has an array of hilarious audiobooks and podcasts that are bound to crack you up. So, grab your headphones, sit back, and get ready to giggle your way into these side-splitting comic titles!

    Be Stupid with Vir Das

    Written by: Vir Das, Saurabh Negi, Weirdass Comedy; Narrated by: Vir Das

    Have you ever wondered how a seemingly foolish choice could actually lead to positive transformations in your life’s trajectory? Join Vir Das as he takes you on an entertaining journey through life’s most unexpected blunders. In this unconventional guide to embracing life’s quirkiest missteps, Vir engages in candid conversations with individuals who share their tales of instant remorse and eventual redemption. Tune in and discover why sometimes, the path to enlightenment is paved with moments of sheer absurdity!

    The Unexperts

    Written and narrated by: Abish Mathew

    In this 10-episode series, each episode brings a diverse panel of unexperts together, ready to hilariously dissect topics ranging from nostalgic encounters with school teachers to the mysteries of artificial intelligence, ghosts, the apocalypse, and even family dynamics. The unexperts excel in providing you with the information you never knew you didn’t need – offering unsolicited advice, absurd opinions, and incredibly terrible reviews. Tune in to discover the joy of embracing the unnecessary, as ‘The Unexperts’ suggest lighthearted perspectives on the world’s quirkiest subjects.

    Nothing Like I Imagined

    Written and narrated by: Mindy Kaling

    Get ready to laugh your way through life’s quirks with Mindy Kaling’s 2021 Audie Award Nominee for Best Humor Audiobook! In this collection of personal essays, Mindy spills the beans on her adventures of being a single mom and the challenges of social anxiety in Hollywood. From weird quests to nail-biting dramas, she takes you on a rollercoaster ride, exploring friendship, self-discovery, and generosity. Why should you listen? It’s not just humor; it’s a delightful, heartwarming journey that’ll leave you feeling upbeat.

    Modern Romance

    Written and narrated by: Aziz Ansari

    Aziz Ansari has been talking about modern love in his stand-up routines for a long time now. He returns to the topic yet again in Modern Romance, an investigation that dives into his observations on the nature of love in the 21st century. Taking listeners on a journey spanning cultures and continents while ruminating on the effects of online dating on relationships, Ansari combines his trademark wit and energetic delivery with research from a panel of professors and experts, ensuring an illuminating listen full of hilarious crack-ups.

     23½ Ways to Make a Girl Fall for You

    Written by: Cyrus Broacha; Narrated by: Avinash Kumar Singh

    In a world where understanding between genders often resembles a complex puzzle, this book rivals Shakespeare’s enigmatic works, with a humorous twist. It’s an earnest attempt to explore the male-female dynamics, but there’s some funny stuff in there for guys trying to figure it out. Well, if nothing else, it promises a light-hearted journey through the baffling maze of dating and relationships. While you won’t emerge as a love guru, you’ll certainly have a laugh along the way!

  • Lenovo collaborates with Abish Mathew for a tech-powered Millet Revival

    Lenovo collaborates with Abish Mathew for a tech-powered Millet Revival

    Mumbai: Lenovo has released an insightful and light-hearted video, called Millet Masters, featuring stand-up comedian Abish Mathew. The short film aims to create awareness around a technology-powered millet revival initiative and food revolution taking place in Kathalloor, Kerala, under Lenovo’s Work For Humankind initiative. This project shines a spotlight on stories of local farmers who are revolutionising the millet economy through Lenovo’s smarter technology and support from student volunteers.

    Taking the audience on a journey to discover Kanthalloor, regional millet production, and how millets go from field to food, the short film follows Abish Mathew as he seeks out student volunteers and 25 local millet farmers, whom he calls ‘millet masters.’ Mathew learns about the local millet revolution taking place and witnesses first-hand the positive role that Lenovo’s technology has played in empowering farmers to progress their farming practices, improve yields, and grow profitability. Ending on a message of hope, the short film concludes with Mathew revealing that local efforts have already more than doubled the variety of millets grown regionally, from two to five varieties, and he encourages viewers to learn more about millets.

    As part of the Work For Humankind project, Lenovo has also partnered with a number of other influencers to raise awareness for millets as a nutritionally rich food source and as part of its mission to create a more robust marketplace for the crop.

    “At Lenovo, we believe in building a more equitable and sustainable world for all by using our smarter technology to empower local communities for positive change,” said Lenovo vice president and chief marketing officer of intelligent devices group and international markets Emily Ketchen. “That belief is at the heart of Lenovo’s Work For Humankind India project, and why we’re collaborating with Abish Mathew to shine a spotlight on the stories of local farmers on a mission to start a millet food revolution. This is a remarkable example of people, communities, and technology coming together to help revive a once disappearing grain, raise awareness around millet cultivation, and ultimately make millet farming more commercially viable for the farmers of Kanthalloor.”

    Watch Lenovo’s ‘Millet Masters’ short film featuring Abish Mathew here:

  • A+K is back with latest Breezer Vivid campaign in Europe

    A+K is back with latest Breezer Vivid campaign in Europe

    MUMBAI: Comedians Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian are back with the Breezer Vivid A+K Tour. Last year, after giving their audience major travel and friendship goals, with a hysterical first leg of the musical and comic escapade, the two piece band will be seen in their country-wide gigs and a Europe tour with full of pranks, mischiefs and impromptu activities as they promise song to show slices of their life in colour. Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, is a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.

    The last season of Breezer Vivid A+K Tour saw Abish and Kenny be their crazy selves in San Francisco, Vegas, Miami and New York accompanied by their friends. From exploring the American countryside, riding a carousel to trying out surfing, their enthralling journey made the nation re-think their own travel plans. Their travelogue garnered more than 16 million views on YouTube.

    Breezer Vivid is all about to engage the millennials and provide epic experiences inviting them into a world where colour, laughter and music collide and the crazy fun never ends. Drawing synergies from the philosophy of “Living Life in Colour”, Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.

    Commenting on this, Sebastian says, “The Breezer Vivid experience has evolved to a whole new level and each year, our music tours combine our crazy on–stage energy while the travel show gives the audience a peek into our quirky comedic style. The Europe leg is going to be super exciting as it is my first time to Europe as well!’’

    Mathew added, “This season Kenny and I are more excited than before. We are literally challenging each other!”

    Bacardi India marketing head Anshuman Goenka says, “Breezer Vivid A+K Tour was crafted to bring fun, new experiences, to the show’s audience. Millennials today believe in the mantra of living in the moment and the show depicts this in a great way while also showcasing the fantastic dynamic and genuine friendship that Abish and Kenny share. Their camaraderie not only leaves the audience in splits, but also highlights how to truly ‘Live Life in Colour’ in a fresh and light-hearted way.”

    The series will go live with its first episode in June kick-starting the Europe tour with Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian. With this season’s debut in Budapest, they are ready to make everyone roll with uncontrollable bouts of laughter. Their comical camaraderie will take the audience on a journey of colourful experiences. These adventures are filled with moments of hilarity as Abish and Kenny battle out a series of tasks pitted against each other to emerge victorious at each destination, all while ticking off their bucket list.

  • Amazon Prime to stream new originals in reality series format

    Amazon Prime to stream new originals in reality series format

    MUMBAI: Amazon Prime Video India has announced the creation of multiple Unscripted Originals (reality shows) for India, a first for a digital streaming service.

    The lineup comes to life with three new reality shows – Jestination Unknown, The Remix and Comic Kaun featuring industry stalwarts such as Vir Das, Anu Menon, Amit Trivedi, Sunidhi Chauhan and Nucleya; and comedians Tanmay Bhat, Sumukhi Suresh and Abish Mathew. With this foray into reality shows, Amazon Prime Video is once again changing the way video content is created and consumed in India.

    Prime Video head of content – Asia Pacific James Farrell said, “Reality shows are now more popular than ever, across a variety of genres. Customers globally have told us how much they enjoy reality shows, like the Japanese Prime Video fan favorite, The Bachelor Japan. With the launch of multiple new Original reality shows, we’re aiming to offer our Indian customers a variety of quality new reality content to enjoy.”

    Amazon Prime director – content Vijay Subramaniam said “We’re always looking for new ways to engage with our customers. We know Indians enjoy reality TV, so we are creating new originals with the best new concepts and local Indian talent. We’re excited to add more variety to our service, and continue to reinvent the way Indian customers watch TV.”

    Amazon revealed details of three reality shows which include a mix of comedy, music, travel and experiential content.

    Jestination Unknown: Jestination Unknown will be a six-episode travelling comedy show that follows celebrated Indian comedian, Vir Das, and a rotating group of his comic friends. As each episode explores a new city across India, Das and his comic friends will explore the most important question of this show: what does India find funny, what doesn’t it find funny, how does the whole package of local culture – be it food, folklore, music, dance – change the perspective of a stand-up comedian, and their quest for comedy in India. Each episode will feature a series of sketches, vignettes, keen insights into how a comedian ticks, and will, eventually, culminate to a new stand-up comedy performance based on the group’s experience in the current city.

    Some of the talent that will feature in the show, produced by ‘Weirdass’, along with Vir Das include Sharul Channa, Anu Menon, Kavi Shastri and Ashwin Mushran.

    The Remix: Based on an established format that has been sold in 15 countries across Asia, Africa and Europe, The Remix will be a 10-episode music reality competition show where DJs and singers pair up to create remixes and compete for a big prize. In each episode, the DJ/singer pairs will reinterpret a popular song in a new style or format, which will change from challenge to challenge. At the end of every performance, a panel of celebrity judges will choose who advances and who will be eliminated. The Remix will be the first series to incorporate a DJ and electronic music, but will feature many of the same core storytelling elements as its predecessors.

    Some of the talent that will feature as judges in the show, produced by ‘Grey Matter’, will include Nucleya, Sunidhi Chauhan and Amit Trivedi.

    Comic Kaun (Working Title): Comic Kaun will be a 10-episode nationwide hunt to find India’s next big comic sensation. A panel of top comedian judges will preside over a pool of emerging comedians in India who will compete for the coveted prize. Each episode will focus on a specific comedy genre (e.g. anecdotal, observational, and improvisational) and the judges will serve as mentors in their genre of expertise. Comic Kaun offers an opportunity to embrace this genre in a fresh, new competition format that has not been used in India yet.

    Some of the talent that will feature in the show, produced by ‘OML’, will include well-known comics Abish Mathew and Sumukhi Suresh as the hosts along with top comedians like Tanmay Bhat, Kenny Sebastian, Naveen Richard, Aadar Malik, Sapan Verma, Kanan Gill, Kaneez Surka and Biswa Kalyan Rath.

  • YouTube FanFest returns with AIB, Abish Mathew & Vidya Vox

    MUMBAI: Shout out to all the YouTubers in town. Mumbai, the city of dreams, is all set to host the fourth YouTube FanFest on 24 March. The event will take place at JioGarden, Bandra Kurla Complex. Every year, YouTube brings together top YouTubers from around the globe for a live performance and fans get to meet their favourite YouTube stars.

    Additionally, the event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.

    This time, the festival will feature artists from different including dance, music, comedy, etc. The line-up includes Abish Mathew, AIB, Being Indian’s Sahil Khattar, Bhuvan Bam, Carryminati, Caspar Lee, Darshan Raval, Girliyapa, Kenny Sebastian, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Melvin Louis, Mumbiker Nikhil, Nazar Battu Productions, Sam Tsui, Screen Patti, Shirley Setia, Siddarth Slathia, SnG Comedy, Tanner Patrick, Vidya Vox and Zakir Khan to name a few.

    YouTube Asia Pacific director of online partner development David Powell asserted that the festival has turned out to be a marquee event to celebrate YouTube creators from India and around the world.

    More than 5,000 fans are expected to witness the show which will have the biggest YouTube stars performing live on-stage.

    The event will open with the Red Carpet session after which Meet and Greet pass holders can interact with their YouTube idols followed by the live show.

    The tickets for the YouTube FanFest 2017 will be available from 3 pm on 24 February at the official YouTube FanFest website.