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  • Wolf777 to sponsor Barbados Royals in CPL T20 ’21

    Wolf777 to sponsor Barbados Royals in CPL T20 ’21

    Mumbai: With the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021- the annual Twenty20 cricket tournament held in the Caribbean- set to unleash the best in T20 sporting entertainment, online gaming platform Wolf777 has signed a deal to become the official sponsor of the Barbados Royals team.

    The Barbados Royals, the 2014 and 2019 CPL champions boast of a cracking line-up of players – including the dependable all-rounder who revved-up up a storm in the Indian Premier League, Jason Holder, Sri Lankan seamer Thisara Parera and leg-break bowler Hayden Walsh. The partnership with Wolf777 promises to be a compelling mix of sports and entertainment and a celebration of cricket in the Caribbean.

     “This marks the beginning of an incredible season,” said Wolf777 chief marketing officer Harry Blackburn. “It was evident that our vision to revitalise the cricketing experience for fans was aligned with the Barbados Royals. Together, we want to make the CPL T20 2021 an incredibly engaging and entertaining spectacle.”

    Recently, Wolf777 had announced its association with the Jamaica Tallawahs as the title sponsor.

    The Jamaica Tallawahs will feature some of the most charismatic players in their line-up this season, including the gritty Andre Russel who is best known for his fiery performance in the Indian Premier League, the hard-hitting Carlos Brathwaite, and the paceman Fidel Edwards.

    CPL T20 2021 is scheduled to start on 26 August, with the final on 15 September.

  • ‘Caribbean with Simon Reeve’ on BBC world news

    ‘Caribbean with Simon Reeve’ on BBC world news

    MUMBAI: In this series Simon Reeve’s travels around the Caribbean coast abound with adventure and wildlife, as he unveils incredible insights into a glorious region of the world. With breath-taking footage from land, sea, and even from a flying dinghy, the three-part series brings to life the unique stories and beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean. Home to thousands of islands and a tropical mainland coast, the area is crammed full of history, culture, conflict, and colourful characters, all of which gives Simon endless opportunity to explore.

    Episode One

    Sat 6th Jan

    06:40am, 08.40pm

    Sun 7th Jan

    02:40pm

    Episode Two

    Sat 13th Jan

    06:40am, 08.40pm

    Sun 14th Jan

    02:40pm

    Episode Three

    Sat 20th Jan

    06:40am, 08.40pm

    Sun 21st Jan

    02:40pm

  • Scripps Networks elevates Derek Chang as head of International lifestyle channels

    Scripps Networks elevates Derek Chang as head of International lifestyle channels

    MUMBAI: Scripps Networks Interactive announced the creation of a new international leadership position with Derek Chang being promoted to head of International Lifestyle Channels. In this new role, Chang will be responsible for leading and setting the strategic direction for the company’s international owned and operated lifestyle channels. Current Asia-Pacific managing director Chang,  will continue to report to Scripps president – international, Jim Samples, and will relocate to London in July.

    “Since joining Scripps Networks nearly three years ago, Derek has demonstrated a steady track record of building value for the company. We are confident that he is well suited to unlock untapped potential in the international marketplace,” said Samples.

    UK & EMEA managing director Philip Luff and Latin American and the Caribbean managing director Eduardo Hauser will report to Chang. He will also continue to directly manage the Asia-Pacific operations.

    “We have a world class international senior leadership team driving the growth and expansion of Scripps Networks Interactive’s international business. Derek’s appointment to head up the regional teams headquartered in London, Singapore, and Miami reflects our commitment to building out our lifestyle channel portfolio across the globe,” said Samples.

    Since launching the international channels business in 2009, the International Lifestyle Channels division now distributes seven entertainment brands including Asian Food Channel, Cooking Channel, DIY Network, Fine Living, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel reaching nearly 165 million households in more than 175 countries and territories across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. The company’s lifestyle networks draw from more than 35,000 hours of original lifestyle series produced in the U.S. and around the world.

    Since joining the company, Chang has successfully led the integration of Asian Food Channel into the Scripps Networks fold; introduced and launched HGTV, the company’s third global flagship, across Asia-Pacific and established the channel as the #1 lifestyle channel in Singapore.

    Prior to joining Scripps Networks, Chang was executive vice president of content strategy and development at DIRECTV, where he was responsible for all content acquisition, original productions and programming operations. In addition, he managed DIRECTV’s regional sports networks and its advertising sales business.

  • Scripps Networks elevates Derek Chang as head of International lifestyle channels

    Scripps Networks elevates Derek Chang as head of International lifestyle channels

    MUMBAI: Scripps Networks Interactive announced the creation of a new international leadership position with Derek Chang being promoted to head of International Lifestyle Channels. In this new role, Chang will be responsible for leading and setting the strategic direction for the company’s international owned and operated lifestyle channels. Current Asia-Pacific managing director Chang,  will continue to report to Scripps president – international, Jim Samples, and will relocate to London in July.

    “Since joining Scripps Networks nearly three years ago, Derek has demonstrated a steady track record of building value for the company. We are confident that he is well suited to unlock untapped potential in the international marketplace,” said Samples.

    UK & EMEA managing director Philip Luff and Latin American and the Caribbean managing director Eduardo Hauser will report to Chang. He will also continue to directly manage the Asia-Pacific operations.

    “We have a world class international senior leadership team driving the growth and expansion of Scripps Networks Interactive’s international business. Derek’s appointment to head up the regional teams headquartered in London, Singapore, and Miami reflects our commitment to building out our lifestyle channel portfolio across the globe,” said Samples.

    Since launching the international channels business in 2009, the International Lifestyle Channels division now distributes seven entertainment brands including Asian Food Channel, Cooking Channel, DIY Network, Fine Living, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel reaching nearly 165 million households in more than 175 countries and territories across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. The company’s lifestyle networks draw from more than 35,000 hours of original lifestyle series produced in the U.S. and around the world.

    Since joining the company, Chang has successfully led the integration of Asian Food Channel into the Scripps Networks fold; introduced and launched HGTV, the company’s third global flagship, across Asia-Pacific and established the channel as the #1 lifestyle channel in Singapore.

    Prior to joining Scripps Networks, Chang was executive vice president of content strategy and development at DIRECTV, where he was responsible for all content acquisition, original productions and programming operations. In addition, he managed DIRECTV’s regional sports networks and its advertising sales business.

  • Zee Studio brings Pirates of the Caribbean ‘On Stranger Tides’ on 28 July

    Zee Studio brings Pirates of the Caribbean ‘On Stranger Tides’ on 28 July

    MUMBAI: Zee Studio brings Pirates of the Caribbean ‘On Stranger Tides’ starring the biggest stars in Hollywood-Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz , Geoffrey Rush and Sam Claflin to assure viewers the most exciting Sunday! Audience’s favorite character Jack Sparrow (Depp) is back and crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz),and he’s not sure if it’s love – or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

    Get ready for the 4th of The Pirates Of The Caribbean Franchise and 12th highest worldwide box office collection of all time to blow your mind away on this Sunday the 28th of July at 1pm & 9pm only on Zee Studio.

  • Bigflix partners with Disney to deliver movie titles

    Bigflix partners with Disney to deliver movie titles

    MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment Digital’s movies-on-demand service Bigflix and Disney Media Distribution have partnered to bring the best of Disney live action and animation movies to India on Bigflix.com.

    From February, subscribers of Bigflix.com will be able to watch popular movies anytime without any ad-breaks. There will be 140 premium titles available on BigFlix.com.

    The key titles include Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron Legacy, Tangled, Pearl Harbor, Chronicles of Narnia along with the Disney-Pixar selection such as Toy Story, Wall-E and Cars.

    Big Flicks head – content and distribution Sandeep Mehra said, "We are pleased to be associated with a renowned studio like Disney to launch their titles on our platform. Disney has a record of producing exceptional films that cater perfectly to movie enthusiasts. By launching International titles for the film fanatics in India, our aim is provide complete entertainment to our subscribers."

    Disney UTV executive director- Syndication, International Distribution & Disney Media Distribution Studios Amrita Pandey said, "By working with BigFlix we are delighted to provide Indian movie lovers our most popular Disney and Pixar titles. This SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) deal provides the best content, convenience and entertainment right at your door."

  • Hurricane Sandy wallops ship used in Pirates of the Caribbean

    Hurricane Sandy wallops ship used in Pirates of the Caribbean

    MUMBAI: HMS Bounty, the famous ship that was featured in Hollywood films like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man‘s Chest has gone down with huge waves churned up by hurricane Sandy off the North Carolina coast.
    Only 13 of the 16 people aboard got off the ship safely, initially, and only one of the three washed overboard made it into a raft, Coast Guard Vice Admiral Robert Parker has reportedly said.
    The Bounty‘s longtime captain, Robin Walbridge remained missing as night approached yesterday, Lt Mike Patterson, a coast guard spokesman was reported as saying. The body of the second, deckhand Claudine Christian, was found yesterday evening.
    The 180-foot, three-mast ship, a replica of the famous British vessel, foundered about 144 kilometres off North Carolina as Sandy‘s fury churned the Atlantic into 18-foot seas, its owner, Bob Hansen, told CNN affilliate KUSA.
    Hansen said Walbridge was attempting to head east, away from the hurricane, when the ship began taking on water. “At that time it wasn‘t considered an emergency, even though they had several feet of water inside the boat,” he said.
    The ship was built for the 1962 film version of Mutiny on the Bounty, starring Marlon Brando, and appeared in the 2006 blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man‘s Chest.
    It was once owned by America‘s Cup winner and CNN founder Ted Turner, who acquired it in 1986 along with the rights to the MGM film library.

  • Keith Richards to play father of Johnny Depp in next Pirates of the Caribbean

    Keith Richards to play father of Johnny Depp in next Pirates of the Caribbean

    MUMBAI: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has been confirmed to play the character of Captain Teague in the fifth edition of Pirates of the Caribbean.
    Though the 68-year-old musician is unsure when the next installment of the hit franchise will start filming, he said he will again make an appearance as the father of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp‘s lead character).
    “So they say, you know, I‘ve got the costume, and I‘m waiting for the heads up, but apparently there is. I don‘t know if it‘ll be next year that we shoot it or whatever, but as I say, you know, I got the costume and the beard and the shirt,” Richards has been quoted to have said.
    Richards also said that he will know when he is required as soon as he hears from his friend and co-star Depp. “I‘ll wait for a call from Johnny,” he added.
    Richards had earlier appeared in the last two films in the series like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World‘s End and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

  • Unitech Cup 2006 Live on Ten Sports

    Unitech Cup 2006 Live on Ten Sports

    Ten Sports, the number one sports channel for South Asians, will be the home for live cricket this August as India face Sri Lanka and South Africa in the Unitech Cup 2006 held in Sri Lanka.
    The tournament begins on 14th August with the home side hosting South Africa and concludes with the final taking place on 29th August. The three sides will face each other twice in a round robin format with the top two going through to the final.
    The host nation will be oozing with confidence following their 5-0 demolition of England in the ODI series earlier in the summer and their memorable 2-0 Test series victory over the Proteas earlier this month.
    Meanwhile India will be looking to bounce back after their disappointing one day series in the Caribbean where much was expected from them but they were unable to deliver.
    The South Africans have had a few months off prior to the Test series against Sri Lanka and although losing that series they will take heart from the way they pushed the hosts all the way in the second Test. And they will still have the memory of their last ODI match when they chased down a record 435 run target to claim victory over Australia.
    Chris McDonald, CEO, Taj Television Limited, owners of Ten Sports said, “We are very excited to be able to broadcast another world class cricket tournament following on from the fantastic Test series between Sri Lanka and South Africa. The Unitech Cup has three of the top one day sides in the world competing and our viewers are guaranteed some extremely entertaining cricket over the next fifteen days.”
    In addition to the live coverage of the tri-series Ten Sports will also telecast its critically acclaimed studio show ‘Straight Drive’. Joining regular host Sanjay Manjrekar will be South African legend Gary Kirsten, and former Indian Test batsman Arun Lal.
    Asked about joining Ten Sport’s Straight Drive team Kirsten said, “I am very excited to be joining the team. It will be my first time on Straight Drive and I couldn’t have asked for a better series to be involved in.”
    The commentary team at the ground will include Pommie Mbangwa, Robin Jackman, Ranil Abeynaike, Ranjit Fernando and Tony Greig.
    Matches one, two, five, six and seven are day-night matches with Ten Sports build up getting underway at 13-30 IST while matches three and four are day matches with build up beginning at 09-00 IST.

    Match Schedule:
    14/8/06 Monday
    13:30 Straight Drive
    14/8/06 Monday
    14:30 Sri Lanka v South Africa (D/N) –Live
    Premadasa ,Colombo
    16/8/06 Wednesday
    13:30 Straight Drive
    16/8/06 Wednesday
    14:30 Sri Lanka vs India(D/N)-Live
    Premadasa , Colombo
    19/8/06 Saturday
    9:00 Straight Drive
    19/8/06 Saturday
    10:00 India vs South Africa (Day)-Live
    SSC, Colombo
    21/8/0 Monday
    9:00 Straight Drive
    21/8/06 Monday
    10:00 Sri Lanka v South Africa- (Day)-Live
    SSC Colombo
    24/8/06 Thursday
    13:30 Straight Drive
    24/8/06 Thursday
    14:30 Sri Lanka Vs India (D/N)-Live
    Premadasa, Colombo
    26/8/06 Saturday
    13:30 Straight Drive
    26/8/06 Saturday
    14:30 India v South Africa (D/N)-Live
    Premadasa, Colombo
    29/8/06 Tuesday
    13:30 Straight Drive
    29/8/06 Tuesday
    14:30 Final: 1st vs 2nd (D/N)-Live
    Premadasa, Colombo

  • Crocs to debut Disney footwear

    Crocs to debut Disney footwear

    MUMBAI: Crocs, Inc., will introduce a limited edition line of footwear featuring some of Disney’s most popular characters. The new line called “Disney by Crocs” will be available at select US retail locations prior to the 2006 holiday season with an expanded product line launch occurring next year.

    Crocs CEO Ron Snyder said, “We are incredibly proud and excited to be aligned with one of the world’s leading brands and to bring a truly unique type of product to our customers. Disney characters symbolize fun and magic, and we think they are a particularly good fit with the Crocs brand.”

    The Disney by Crocs line, which is targeted towards children and adults, will debut with special-edition Mickey Mouse die-cut Adult Beach and Kid’s Cayman models. These styles will be available in a broad range of two-toned color pallets including Mickey’s signature black and red.

    Other models include an array of unique designs emphasising the distinctive personalities of Disney’s characters including Mickey and Friends, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, Disney Princess, Disney Fairies, as well as Pirates of the Caribbean and Disney Pixar’s Toy Story and Cars.