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  • Anurag Singh Thakur unveils the trailer of Bharat Hain Hum

    Anurag Singh Thakur unveils the trailer of Bharat Hain Hum

    Mumbai: Hon’ble Information and Broadcasting minister and Minister of Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has unveiled the trailer of an enthralling animated series ‘Bharat Hain Hum’ in New Delhi today. The series is being launched on Prime Video, Netflix and Doordarshan, as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, dedicated to shedding light on the unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle. While the names of great freedom fighters of our nation, like Mahatma Gandhi, Veer Savarkar, and Subhash Chandra Bose, are etched into the social consciousness, this series aims to also introduce the nation to lesser-known but equally significant freedom fighters whose contributions were instrumental in India’s path to independence on August 15, 1947. Countless heroic figures, such as Rani Abbakka, Tilka Manjhi, Tirot Singh, Peer Ali, Tatya Tope, Kotwal Dhan Singh, Kunwar Singh (an 80-year-old freedom fighter), Rani Chennamma, Tikendra Jeet Singh, and more, will finally take their rightful place in history through this animated masterpiece.

    Crafted by the talented minds of Munjal Shroff and Tilak Shetty, the series will encompass 26 captivating episodes in Season 1, each featuring a 11-minute animated narrative. The series is slated to be premiered on 15 October on Doordarshan, Prime Video and Netflix in 12 Indian and 7 international languages.

    Every episode will have popular characters Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy — previously renowned from the acclaimed KTB Movie series, embarking on dialogues that delve into the tales of these unsung heroes. The series produced by the Central Bureau of Communication and Graphiti Studio, is also a tapestry of faiths and unity that transcends religious barriers, unifying the country’s faiths and beliefs. Embracing the diversity of India’s struggle for freedom, the series will journey through different regions, featuring freedom fighters hailing from all across the country.

    Speaking about the series, Thakur said, “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. Under his vision, it is our humble endeavour to reignite the nation’s memory and ignite gratitude towards these unsung heroes, who deserve our unwavering admiration and respect. We have a very few heroes that the country has celebrated but there are so many unsung heroes who were not given their due credit in our history. Thirty percent of these heroes are women and these stories will inspire generations to come.”

    “We will do a lot more to ensure students and people of our country get to know about these heroes. We will also screen the series in the parliament so that the members can spread the word in their territories,” he added.

    Munjal Shroff and Tilak Shetty, co-creators of the series, passionately asserted, “We wanted to revive these tales of patriotism and relentless pursuit of freedom, paying tribute to their remarkable sacrifices, and inspire the children and the youth of India to take pride in our heritage. Animation is the perfect medium to bring alive these glorious tales and make them accessible to the children of our country. Our history often remains confined to the pages of school textbooks, and a knowledge gap exists beyond secondary education. This entertaining and informative series is aimed at every Indian irrespective of age.”

    “We are delighted to launch Krish, Trish and Baltiboy – Bharat Hain Hum on Prime Video starting 15th of October. A unique initiative, the series will introduce our next generation to the numerous heroes who played an important role in India’s freedom struggle, and give young viewers in India and across the world, a chance to explore our rich history,” said Prime Video India country director Sushant Sreeram. “We would like to congratulate the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Central Bureau of Communication, and Graphiti Studios for producing this wonderful series. We are excited to be launching the show globally – customers from the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada and more than 100 countries will be able to watch Krish, Trish and Baltiboy – Bharat Hai Hum, on Prime Video. Showcasing local stories that celebrate Indian culture and history, was one of the key tenets outlined in the Letter of Engagement between Amazon and MIB, announced earlier this year, and we are glad to take that commitment further with this animated series.”

    Also present at the event were Prime Video country head and I & B secretary Sushant Sreeram, Netflix India senior director, general counsel, legal, Sushant Sreeram, Prasar Bharti CEO Kiran Desai, CBC director general Gaurav Diwedi and Dhirendra Ojha.

    By encapsulating the forgotten narratives of courage, resilience, and love for the motherland, this series aspires to become a symbol of remembrance and a source of inspiration for future generations. As India celebrates its independence, it is an opportunity for every citizen to pay homage to the untold sacrifices that shaped the destiny of our great nation.

  • The Trusted News Initiative forms Asia-Pac network

    The Trusted News Initiative forms Asia-Pac network

    Mumbai: The Trusted News Initiative (TNI) partners have agreed to expand their global representation by establishing a regional Asia-Pacific network.

    TNI’s new Asia-Pacific network of media organisations has received training funded by the Google News Initiative to help their journalists navigate the disinformation environment.

    The TNI is an industry collaboration led by the BBC of major news and global tech organisations working together to stop the spread of disinformation where it poses a real-world risk. The Asia-Pacific network will allow the TNI’s regional partners to share their insights on combating disinformation and discuss regional trends. Through the TNI cooperative framework, they will draw on their expertise to share best practices and findings with the larger TNI and alert each other to the most dangerous forms of disinformation.

    The TNI is expanding its Asia-Pacific presence with the addition of various groups of independent news organisations, including ABC (Australia), Dawn (Pakistan), Indian Express (India), Kompas (Indonesia), NDTV (India), NHK (Japan), and SBS (Australia). 

    BBC News International Services senior controller & BBC World Service director Liliane Landor said, “With the creation of TNI’s first regional network, we are bringing together trusted Asia-Pacific news-publishing organisations to further reinforce our collaboration and to make it even more efficient and productive.” 

    Google News Lab head Matt Cooke said, “As part of the Google News Initiative’s ongoing efforts to strengthen journalism and fight misinformation, we’ve worked with a range of academics, news organisations and nonprofits across the globe for several years. Now, we’re supporting the Trusted News Initiative to deliver targeted, expert training workshops on a variety of digital tools to help journalists as they seek to continue day-to-day verification and fact-checking in newsrooms across the region.”

    AP, AFP, BBC, CBC/Radio-Canada, European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Financial Times, Google/YouTube, The Hindu, Information Futures Lab, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Microsoft, The Nation Media Group, Reuters, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Twitter, and The Washington Post are current TNI partners. 

    The TNI partnership works collectively in four main areas:

    Fast alert: creating a system so organisations can alert each other rapidly when they discover disinformation that threatens human life or disrupts democracy.

    Intelligence sharing: a real-time conversation of equals between news organisations and tech platforms about the evolving nature of harmful disinformation. 

    Media education: sharing insights and research on how audiences and users react to disinformation, thus informing best practice and supporting better digital literacy.

    Engineering solutions: sharing information on engineering solutions for authentication of trusted news sources and improving the information environment.

    This is entirely separate from, and does not in any way affect, the editorial stance of any partner organisation.

  • Chyron taps Jason Toliopoulos as SVP – operations & customer success

    Chyron taps Jason Toliopoulos as SVP – operations & customer success

    NEW YORK: Broadcast titling firm Chyron has elevated Jason Toliopoulos to senior vice president of operations and customer success. Toliopoulos brings extensive creative, technical, and project management experience to this new role. His career in broadcast technology began in various design and management roles at Global News, CBC, and CTV. He eventually became creative director at CTV, where he successfully led many major projects, including the redesign and relaunch of the Business News Network (BNN) website, viewed by three million users daily.

    At Chyron, Toliopoulos has previously held roles in professional services, solutions engineering, and development of strategic accounts.

    "Jason's hands-on experiences in the real world of high-level graphics design and implementation, along with his success at Chyron managing many projects for our most high-profile customers, make him the ideal fit for this new role," states Chyron CEO Ariel Garcia. "This role represents Chyron's commitment to building successful long-term customer relationships, from the initiation of high-level discussions about customer needs and potential solutions, to installation and launch, to ongoing world-class support."

    Toliopoulos now oversees all pre-sales and solutions engineering activities, installation and training delivery, creative services, and technical support. He brings dedication and enthusiasm to his new role.

    "This role is the culmination of everything I have done in my career so far," said Toliopoulos. "I am really humbled to be working with so many talented people, and I look forward to growing the team and taking it to the next level. I originally started at Chyron because I have always found this industry to be so exciting. To get to work on projects like the Super Bowl, the Olympics, or election night in countries all around the world is genuinely a thrill for me."

  • Zee TV appoints new European syndication head Janice Strangward

    Zee TV appoints new European syndication head Janice Strangward

    MUMBAI: Sunita Uchil, chief business officer, International ad sales, Global syndication and production of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the appointment of Janice Strangward as head of European sales syndication based out of London. Strangward previously held senior executive roles at Discovery Networks Europe, Passion Distribution, EOne and Al Jazeera Media Network.

    “We are delighted to have Janice join the Zee team to head up UK and European sales syndication.  As a globally recognized, and highly-respected executive, Janice is ideally placed to lead our European growth strategy. The Zee library contains many  top rating and award winning local formats. Janice will work on adapting  these for the European market. She will also lead our co-production strategy in the region.” said Uchil. “Zee continues to strengthen its reach around the globe and we look forward to great success in the European market.”

    “Zee is one of the world’s top television brands, with a fantastic premium catalog full of rich dramas, informative and entertaining documentaries and engaging family programs. I am pleased to become part of the Zee family,” said Strangward. “And I am excited to share Zee’s great programming from both, Zee Bollyworld and Z Living libraries with European audiences.”

    Strangward started her sales career with CBC in its London based  international sales office. She subsequently spent 11 years at Discovery Networks Europe  rising to become Regional Program Sales Director, leading their content sales and strategy across UK & EMEA.  Most recently, Strangward managed programme sales across Europe on behalf of  the Al Jazeera Media Network.

     

  • Zee TV appoints new European syndication head Janice Strangward

    Zee TV appoints new European syndication head Janice Strangward

    MUMBAI: Sunita Uchil, chief business officer, International ad sales, Global syndication and production of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the appointment of Janice Strangward as head of European sales syndication based out of London. Strangward previously held senior executive roles at Discovery Networks Europe, Passion Distribution, EOne and Al Jazeera Media Network.

    “We are delighted to have Janice join the Zee team to head up UK and European sales syndication.  As a globally recognized, and highly-respected executive, Janice is ideally placed to lead our European growth strategy. The Zee library contains many  top rating and award winning local formats. Janice will work on adapting  these for the European market. She will also lead our co-production strategy in the region.” said Uchil. “Zee continues to strengthen its reach around the globe and we look forward to great success in the European market.”

    “Zee is one of the world’s top television brands, with a fantastic premium catalog full of rich dramas, informative and entertaining documentaries and engaging family programs. I am pleased to become part of the Zee family,” said Strangward. “And I am excited to share Zee’s great programming from both, Zee Bollyworld and Z Living libraries with European audiences.”

    Strangward started her sales career with CBC in its London based  international sales office. She subsequently spent 11 years at Discovery Networks Europe  rising to become Regional Program Sales Director, leading their content sales and strategy across UK & EMEA.  Most recently, Strangward managed programme sales across Europe on behalf of  the Al Jazeera Media Network.

     

  • Facebook making people cling to TV

    Facebook making people cling to TV

    CANNES: Whoever said Facebook and others of its ilk were responsible for driving audiences away from television would be forced to do a rethink after this gem of a revelation from Facebook VP of partnership, Dan Rose.

    “Facebook now talks of television. And discussions or comments between friends are more about content aired on television,” said Rose in his keynote address on the inaugural day of Mipcom.

    And it didn’t end there. He went on to announce: “We have expanded our list of data partners across the globe.”

    Among the ten global TV companies with whom Facebook has partnered is Star India for beta test- this being its first partnership in India. Says Star India, EVP marketing and communications Gayatri Yadav: Star India will be the first media brand in India to partner with Facebook as part of a beta to use their APIs in our programming. The goal is to work closely with Facebook to develop this offering and leverage this tool to gain rich insights into social conversations on Facebook related to our content. Today the first port of call for consumers when they want to talk about content is often social media people love sharing their thoughts and feelings about the latest shows online. This will help us better understand audience reactions to programming and deliver better real time consumer insight.”

    The other networks include: TF1, Esporte Interativo, Canal+, CBC, Food Network, Channel 4, ProSieben, and Discovery.”

    Rose explained how social media had become an inseparable part of television. “There is now an intersection of social media and TV. In fact, now, TV is leveraging new technology to improve its experience with social media,” he said, while addressing a packed auditorium at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

    Referring to Facebook as the second screen, Rose said: “So while everyone thought we were driving people away from TV, the second screen is in fact making them cling to TV.”

    Substantiating his statement with facts, Rose elaborated: “There were 29 million interactions on Facebook about Wimbledon. When MTV Video Music Awards was aired, there were 26.5 million interactions about the awards on Facebook. Also, NBA finals received close to 125 million interactions.”

    Statistically speaking, there are 1.15 billion people on Facebook today. An average mobile user in the US spends approximately 14 hours every month on FB and nearly six hours on Instagram. 18 million people in France are active users of Facebook, of which 11 million use mobile phones for it.

    Asked what keeps Facebook alive and ticking, Rose said: “There are three best practices to follow: One, to spark the conversation. Facebook has added #Hashtags and also come up with trending topics to spark conversations. Two, we connect with fans through public figures. People on Facebook love hearing from public figures. And thirdly, leverage tools. We launched public feed API that gives real time feed of public posts.”

  • Al Jazeera English expects to launch in India by 2009

    Al Jazeera English expects to launch in India by 2009

    NEW DELHI: Al Jazeera is awaiting downlink clearance from the government and expects to enter the Indian market by early 2009.

    “We had a meeting yesterday with the information and broadcasting ministry and cleared out certain apprehensions they had about the association of Al Jazeera Arabic with the English Channel. We had applied for clearance some time back and are now hopeful that we would be able to start operations in India by early 2009,” says Al Jazeera English managing director Tony Burman.

    The Middle East-based news channel has a picture sharing arrangement with India TV news, adds Burman.

    After getting the clearance, Al Jazeera will consider partnering with an Indian broadcaster. “Since India is a huge country and we have just one member team here, we may partner with a few local broadcasters or even the public broadcaster,” says Burman.

    The channel gained popularity when it aired popular terrorist Osama Bin Laden’s tapes.

    Clearing the air, Burman explains: “It would be unfair to say that Al Jazeera is the easily accessible channel for terrorist groups. Osama Bin Laden’s tapes were aired by CBC, BBC and CNN as well. The fact is that in Middle East Al Jazzera has earned a reputation and Laden wanted to reach out to people through our popular medium. So the tapes were sent to us. In fact, there are many tapes that we have not aired. However, at the same time Al Jazeera English is not responsible for Al Jazeera Arabic’s content. We have a separate team and operate on our own.”

  • Cookie Jar Ent. inks deals with North American broadcasters for ‘Magi-Nation’

    Cookie Jar Ent. inks deals with North American broadcasters for ‘Magi-Nation’

    MUMBAI: Cookie Jar Entertainment has forged a deal with Kids’ WB! on The CW in the US, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Radio-Canada to be the North American broadcast homes for the new original series Magi-Nation, from the action-adventure brand Coliseum. The networks will broadcast the show’s first 26 episodes.

    “We are pleased to have placed ‘Magi-Nation’ with some of the top broadcasters in children’s entertainment,” said Cookie Jar Entertainment president and COO Toper Taylor. “The addition of ‘Magi-Nation’ to our growing library of action-adventure shows demonstrates Cookie Jar’s commitment to expanding our creative and balanced portfolio of quality programs for kids of all ages.”

    “With the multi-platform capabilities of ‘Magi-Nation,’ the series will organically extend its animated adventures – and Kids’ WB! branded entertainment – far beyond the television screen,” said Kids’ WB! senior vice president and general manager Betsy McGowen.

    A Cookie Jar and Daiwon (South Korea) co-production, Magi-Nation follows the adventures of 15-year-old Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into Magi Nation – a beautiful world far beyond imagination that was created millennia ago by a powerful race known as the Magi. Here Tony meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. Magi-Nation is based on the “Magi-Nation” game originally developed and published by Interactive Imagination Corporation, informs an official release.

    “I’m thrilled to have ‘Magi-Nation’ on the CBC. There is so much strength and appeal in a great fantasy adventure for school-aged kids. I can’t wait to see them get immersed in this property,” said CBC Children’s and Youth Programming creative head Kim Wilson.

    A multi-platform entertainment brand, kids will enter the world of Magi-Nation this fall via the 2-D animated television series, where they can follow the adventures of the three young Magi heroes. From there, fans can experience the continuing action of Tony Jones, Edyn and Strag via mobile and internet platforms as they navigate their way through environmental obstacles and confront the constant challenges and creatures that threaten the vitality of the 12 precious Moonlands of Magi Nation.

  • Discovery gets all fashionable with high heels

    Discovery gets all fashionable with high heels

    MUMBAI: Infotainment channel Discovery has caught the fashion bug. It has acquired the one hour special High Heel Confidential from Canadian firm CBC.

    It has also licensed Rainbow’s Full Frontal Fashion London, Full Frontal Fashion New York, Full Frontal Fashion Milan and Full Frontal Fashion Paris for its viewers. Its sister platform, Discovery Asia, licensed six one-hour episodes of Ultra Eye for its fashion conscious audience.

    CBC produces high-end documentary specials and series for broadcast on CBC Television/Newsworld and international broadcasters.

    High Heel Confidential CBC says takes a bold step into the the world of high heels and the passion surrounding them. Shoes are hot: in 2004, sales generated close to $40 billion in the US alone and this year, that number is expected to rise another 20 per cent. This lucrative market is now shadowed by a growing underworld of fakes and knock-offs that are consumed almost as eagerly as the originals. Some women are so mad for shoes they’ll reshape their feet and destroy their bank accounts to satisfy their obsession.

    High Heel Confidential travels the globe to bring viewers interviews with the world’s top designers, including shoe superstar Manolo Blahnik, whose rare public appearances draw groupies more typical of a rock band than a shoe designer. Viewers will also women who line up for hours, eager for a chance to meet the shoemaker of their dreams and, of course, buy his exquisite shoes, which can cost as much as $7500 a pair.

    Viewers will also meet Patrick Cox, who thinks he has what it takes to play in the big leagues. Stepping out with his own brand of high heels, Cox takes High Heel Confidential behind-the-scenes for a revealing look at the trials and tribulations of an ambitious designer on the cusp of stardom- from courting international buyers in Paris to wooing celebrity clientele in Hollywood.

    The show also takes a walk in Dublin, Ireland – a gateway for smuggled goods into the European Union. Custom officials give the lowdown on a shipment of fake Guccis on their way to consumers’ feet. The show also looks at women who are obsessed about high heels. There’s no telling the heights they’ll climb for them, including cosmetic surgery to shape the ideal foot. And then there are the women just need their heels to make a living, from the fetish heels of Toronto dominatrices to Las Vegas shoe models.

    What is it about footwear that drives such madness, secrecy and obsession? To many, no price is too high, no sacrifice is too great for the greatest love of all: Shoes.

    Meanwhile in Rainbow Media’s show Full Frontal Fashion, viewers will get to see the hottest looks straight from the spring and fall 2006 runway collections of today’s most talked about designers. Viewers will gain access to a fashion event that will unveil New York bridal fashion featuring every big name in the business – Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang.

    Full Frontal Fashion then jets of to Miami to give viewers a front-row seat at the newest and hottest American Fashion Week, the Sunglass Hut Swim Show. The work of designers like Rosa Cha, Carmen Marc Valvo and Shay Todd will be showcased.

    Ultra Eye meanwhile is a lifestyle and travel show. Heer viewers will get to visit stylish cities and meet the people who are keeping those cities at the cutting edge of design and style. From Steffen Duemlet, designer of Berlin’s famed Sony House, to David Tang, Hong Kong’s most famed style-maker, Ultra Eye introduces viewers to the people and places that are shaping these internationally famous cities.

    Some of these cities include, Marrakech, a style that is uniquely Moroccan. Tour North Africa’s original marketplace, The Souk, and be a personal dinner guest of Mohammed Zkhiri at the restaurant Yacout.

    Rainbow Media adds that China’s CCTV HD has licensed 10 hours, including 15 half-hour episodes of Reservations Required and five half-hour episodes of Ultra Space. Reservations Required takes viewers behind the scenes of the hottest and most talked about restaurants in three of the food capitals of the world. New York City, Hollywood, and Napa Valley, California. Discover the secrets to creating  dramatic dining experiences that keep everyone, the ‘so-hip’ celebrity crowd, the stargazers, and the ‘foodies’ ? buzzing. Some of these hot spots we enter are ’66’, owned by superstar Jean-Georges Bongerichten and ‘Nick & Toni’s’ where the stars flock during Summer breaks in the Hamptons. The show will look at the design of the restaurant to the menu and kitchen trade secrets.

    Ultra Space takes the viewer on a major style journey. Go inside innovative residential spaces designed to speak to the tastes of a modern world. From New York to California, experience the ultimate in home design and style.

    Hosted by fashion and decor journalist Melissa Barrett Rhodes, the series thrills the eye with three home tours in each half hour episode. Some of these include the sleek Manhattan home of Lisa Ling, go inside architect Lee Mindel?s penthouse apartment and visit the urban oasis designed by Hariri & Hariri.

    Hong Kong’s ATV has picked up 13 episodes of Gallery Tours and 12 episodes of Magnificent Obsessions. Gallery Tours explores great collections of art from the world’s foremost galleries and museums. Each hour show selects highlights from an individual museum or gallery and explores the work’s aesthetic, composition, visual effect, meaning, relevance, and relationship with the world at large.

    These programmes Rainbow says give the viewer the sense that he or she has literally taken a guided tour of the best museums and galleries in the world, and seen the most notable art pieces each has to offer. The galleries featured include The Saatchi Gallery in London, The Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Sammlung Hoffman Gallery in Germany.

    Korea’s OnMedia has picked up the Reservations Required series. CJ Media licensed the series Full Frontal Fashion Miami and a one-hour special Swim Suits Secrets Revealed for its Korean audience.

    UBC Thailand took a mix of art and lifestyle series, including Reservations Required, Ultra Space, Gallery Tours, Art In Unexpected Places and Magnificent Obsessions. In the last mentioned show viewers will meet collectors who have amassed collections. Each half hour episode features two obsessive collectors with world-class collections. Viewers will hear the stories behind their obsessions and learn what makes these rabid hunters tick. The show will also go behind closed doors to see some of the most treasured collections in private hands.

    The show also focusses on the man behind the largest collection of Statue of Liberty memorabilia and artifacts. Also take a trip back in time and the collector who covets all things Harry Houdini. Viewers will also see how Scooby Doo sparked David Scheve’s obsession with animation art. Then they can check out Paul Kowlschuk’s highly regarded yet odd collection of pottery and ceramic art.

  • Nominations announced for Banff World Television Awards

    Nominations announced for Banff World Television Awards

    MUMBAI: With the largest number of entries submitted over the past five years, the Banff World Television Festival has announced its 2006 Banff World Television Award nominees.

    This year’s festival boasts 101 nominated programmes across 18 categories, from more than 1,000 entries submitted. The Banff World Television Festival takes place from 11to 14 June 2006 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
    TThe program nominees represent 24 countries including Australia, France, Germany, the UK, and the US.

    The nominees, as well as the 18 “Best-of” category winners, are chosen by the Banff selection jury. The jury meets for several days prior the Festival to screen the 18 category winners and ultimately decide the Grand Prize winner for the best overall program of the 2006 Banff World Television Awards.

    Banff selection jury chairman Jerry Ezekiel says, “This year’s volume signals a resurgence for the Banff competition. Moreover, we believe this year’s programme makers have set a new standard for quality. The cream of this year’s crop is an outstanding line-up from major content-creators in television and related media.”

    The jury also decides the winners of the $25,000 NHK President’s Prize, for the best HDTV program, and two Special Jury Prizes, awarded to the producers of two programs chosen from a shortlist of nominees designated by the Selection Jury. A separate all-Canadian jury will select the winner of the Best Canadian Programme in this year’s competition.

    Winners will be presented the coveted “Rockie” statuette at the Global Television Banff World Television Awards show on 12 June. Prior to the awards show, the nominees will be featured in Best of Banff World Television Award Tours and in the Best of Interactive Television From Around the World panel.
    In the animation category the nominees are Charlie & Lola: I Am Not Sleepy And I Will Not Go To Bed, HBO’s Classical Baby, UTV’s Jane and the Dragon: Shall We Dance, PBS’ John and Michael and Film Australia’s The Safe House. Comedies

    The comedy show nominees are ABC’s hit Desperate Housewives: That’s Good, That’s Bad,, BBC and HBO’s Extras: Kate Winslet, Channel 4’s IT Crowd, CBC’s The Rick Mercer Report III and Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s We Can Be Heroes. The interactive television nominees are Interactive Television BBC’s How to Sleep Better, Comedy Network’s Odd Job Jack: Odd Job Jack, Worldwide Web’s ReGenesis II: Extended Reality Game, BBC’s Shakespeare : Shakespeare’s Stories and Teletoon’s Zimmer Twins.

    The mini series nominees are BBC’s Bleak House, France 2’s De Gaulle, The Laser Man, HBO’s Rome and BBC’s Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky. Competing for the best unscripted entertainment programme are The Apprentice: Home Shopping Channel, Dragons’ Den, Paradise Lost, Setting Sail To The New World: Departure and Young Black Farmers.