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  • Five BBC Player edutainment shows for your watchlist

    Five BBC Player edutainment shows for your watchlist

    Mumbai: As we celebrate Teachers’ Day, it’s the time to celebrate the wonders of learning with an exceptional lineup of shows that blend excitement with education, only on BBC Player on Prime Video Channel. Check out these five standout shows this Teacher’s Day.

    Horrible Histories

    If you think history is boring, think again! Horrible Histories takes you on a wild ride through the most outrageous and hilarious moments of history. Based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Terry Deary, this children’s live-action historical and musical sketch comedy series brings history’s most gruesome, unpleasant, yet hilarious moments to life. From the savage stone age to the groovy Greeks and vile Vikings, it explores the naughty and irreverent sides of history. Through energetic sketches and humour, Horrible Histories provides children a glimpse into the different historical events in an engaging and educational format.

    JoJo & Gran Gran

    JoJo & Gran Gran isn’t just a delightful, animated show; it’s a heartwarming glance into family life and cultural heritage. Follow JoJo and her lively grandmother as they explore their London neighbourhood and explore Saint Lucian traditions. The series provides valuable lessons about community, diversity, and the joy of spending time with loved ones. Catch the new season on BBC Player on Prime Video Channels starting 27 September.

    Andy’s Global Adventures

    Get ready to travel the world with Andy’s Global Adventures. Join Andy, Jen, and their AI buddy Scout as they explore every corner of the globe, meeting amazing animals and solving natural history mysteries. From chameleons in Sri Lanka to penguins in Antarctica, this exploration series makes learning about wildlife and conservation an exciting journey. The next set of episodes arrive on BBC Player on Prime Video Channels from 25 October onwards.

    Planet Earth III

    The legendary Sir David Attenborough’s planet journey continues with Planet Earth III showcasing breathtaking visuals and deep dives into the natural world. The much-loved documentary series takes you through diverse habitats and showcases the incredible adaptations of animals. It also addresses current environmental challenges, offering insights into how climate change and human activities impact wildlife. The series helps viewers understand the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of preserving our planet. Available on BBC Player on Prime Video Channels from 13 September.

    Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild

    Join Steve Backshall and young conservationist Aneeshwar Kunchala on Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild as they visit zoos and safari parks to meet some of the most fascinating animals. From the world’s biggest land animal to unique underwater creatures, this show highlights how all creatures, big and small, are connected. The show highlights how even the most unusual animals are connected, offering an engaging look at wildlife and the importance of conservation.

    Celebrate Teachers’ Day with these fantastic shows that blend fun and learning seamlessly. BBC Player on Prime Video Channels has the perfect mix of educational content and entertainment to inspire and engage viewers of all ages.

  • ‘India’s Digital Superstars’ kicks off with 1400+ videos

    ‘India’s Digital Superstars’ kicks off with 1400+ videos

    MUMBAI: FremantleMedia has launched the first episode of India’s Digital Superstars. The digital talent hunt has already received a million views in less than a month.

     

    This is first of its kind digital talent hunt where the audience will be judging the next ‘Big Digital Star’ across a span of 14 weeks. The talent hunt has mentors like Sunny Leone, Anu Malik, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, Jazzy B, Andy, Raftaar and Anubhav Sinha on board.

     

    The show has already received 1400+ entries within the month and continues to invite entries across all demographics and talent genres. The winner will be given a contract worth Rs 20 lakhs from FremantleMedia and One Digital.

     

    The show is presented by Amazon.in, powered by Gionee in association with radio partner RedFM. The auditions were open to all Indians across the world over 13 weeks.

     

    Moreover, the Indiasdigitalsuperstar.com platform encourages participants to upload multiple videos of their talent and will be judged by the audience through the number of views and likes across YouTube, ZengaTV and Facebook.

  • Prasoon Joshi on Andy’s jury

    MUMBAI: McCann Worldgroup India executive chairman and CEO and South Asia president Prasoon Joshi has once again been invited to judge the ANDY‘s. The awards are taking place at Sao Pablo this year.

    Among the most coveted International Award shows highly regarded for its high standards and excellence, the ANDY‘s has evolved into an international show covering print, radio, television, out-of-home, direct mail, video/cinema, interactive and other media.

    The objective of the International ANDY Awards is to seek out, encourage, recognise and generally worship creative excellence in advertising.

    This year‘s ANDY‘s jury chairman is Bob Greenberg and other jury members include Mark D‘Arcy of Face book, Mark Waites of Mother London, Rob Reilly of CP+B, Mark Tutsell of Leo Burnett and Tham Kai Meng of Ogilvy.

    Joshi said, “I am excited to be part of the Andy‘s once again. It is an enriching experience especially when you judge not just one category but all the categories‘ of the award show. It gives you a clear and comprehensive idea of where the industry is going creatively.”

    The ANDY awards are one of the only not-for-profit award shows in the industry where proceeds go directly to The Advertising Club Foundation to fund its education initiatives. The Foundation is committed to supporting and cultivating talent entering the Advertising and Marketing industry.

    ANDY award winners also compete for the ANDY‘s highest honour, the GRANDY. The GRANDY winner, in addition to gaining prominence within the industry, receives a cash prize of $50,000.The ANDY Awards also recognize the best student work from around the world.