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  • PM Modi’s NGC interview to be done by David Letterman

    PM Modi’s NGC interview to be done by David Letterman

    MUMBAI: Interviewing the prime minister of India is no easy task. Even after you schedule one, sharing questions in advance with the PM’s office is a must.

    After two successful rounds of interactions with Times Now’s Arnab Goswami and CNN-News18’s Rahul Joshi, PM Narendra Modi will be interviewed by David Letterman from The Late Show fame.

    While Season One of Years of Living Dangerously aired on Showtime, the series will return on its new home, the National Geographic Channel, and is scheduled to premiere on 30 October.

    Letterman will interview Modi for the first episode of the climate change documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously. In its second run, the show’s producers, Joel Bach and David Gelber, reached out to the host after noticing his particular interest in the environment during interviews with scientists on The Late Show.

    Each episode of the series will see a journalist or celebrity-turned-correspondent examining the effects of global warming and will discuss various ways to curb it. For the very first time, Letterman will travel to India and interview the PM about the country’s energy concerns.

    Apart from that, the show will feature Ty Burrell, Cecily Strong and Jack Black, as well as returning correspondents Don Cheadle, Olivia Munn, Ian Somerhalder, Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron, etc.

  • PM Modi’s NGC interview to be done by David Letterman

    PM Modi’s NGC interview to be done by David Letterman

    MUMBAI: Interviewing the prime minister of India is no easy task. Even after you schedule one, sharing questions in advance with the PM’s office is a must.

    After two successful rounds of interactions with Times Now’s Arnab Goswami and CNN-News18’s Rahul Joshi, PM Narendra Modi will be interviewed by David Letterman from The Late Show fame.

    While Season One of Years of Living Dangerously aired on Showtime, the series will return on its new home, the National Geographic Channel, and is scheduled to premiere on 30 October.

    Letterman will interview Modi for the first episode of the climate change documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously. In its second run, the show’s producers, Joel Bach and David Gelber, reached out to the host after noticing his particular interest in the environment during interviews with scientists on The Late Show.

    Each episode of the series will see a journalist or celebrity-turned-correspondent examining the effects of global warming and will discuss various ways to curb it. For the very first time, Letterman will travel to India and interview the PM about the country’s energy concerns.

    Apart from that, the show will feature Ty Burrell, Cecily Strong and Jack Black, as well as returning correspondents Don Cheadle, Olivia Munn, Ian Somerhalder, Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron, etc.

  • Fred Graver, creative lead, Twitter TV, to make first ever presentation at MIPCOM

    Fred Graver, creative lead, Twitter TV, to make first ever presentation at MIPCOM

    MUMBAI: Fred Graver (@FredGraver), Creative Lead, Twitter TV, joined by Twitter’s global TV team, will discuss how Twitter is driving television audience engagement at a major MIPCOM presentation in Cannes, on Monday 13th October (15.00-16.00).

     

    The Twitter Global TV team will highlight how Twitter brings TV audiences to life, driving engagement, loyalty and intent to view. The public will be taken through the best practices for social TV live experiences, as well as the behind-the-scenes secrets of Twitter’s work with networks, shows and talent.

     

    Studies show that a majority of mobile and tablet users talk about what they’re watching on television with others spontaneously. Viewers now watch TV together with Twitter instead of time-shifting or watching alone, creating a real-time “social soundtrack of TV”. All over the world, producers from Awards shows to reality, game-shows to scripted series, are trying to make the most of those conversations.

     

    Recently awarded an Emmy for its work in creating a new way for the audience to watch TV, Twitter’s TV team works with the global TV ecosystem to help them integrate Twitter into broadcasts and networks, extending the reach of shows and talent, innovating new ways of storytelling, and giving millions of Twitter users a new way of enjoying television.

     

    Fred Graver, who will be leading the session, is the Creative lead for Twitter TV. A former comedy writer and producer (Late Night With David Letterman, Cheers, In Living Color, Jon Stewart), interactive producer (The MY Vh1 Awards, ZoogDisney), and creator of shows that span the web and television (Best Week Ever) at the service of product, Fred Graver has 7 Emmy Nominations (including one for the post-9/11 “Concert for New York City) and 3 Emmys, as well as a NAACP award and a Webby.

     

  • Oprah is America’s favourite TV personality for fifth year in row

    Oprah is America’s favourite TV personality for fifth year in row

    MUMBAI: For the fifth year in a row, Oprah Winfrey has topped a Harris Poll in the US which asked people who their favourite television personality is.

    Jon Stewart who hosts the satirical new show The Daily Show is in second place for the second year, while Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly moves up one notch to third place.

    Next is a newcomer to the list — Hugh Laurie whom stars in the television show House who debuts in fourth place. He won a Golden Globe for his role last week. Veteran late night talk show host David Letterman drops from number three to fifth place.

    Letterman’s arch rival, Jay Leno, is number six on the list (dropping from 2005 when he was tied for fourth place). In the Harris Poll 1,162 US adults were surveyed online from 12-18 December, 2006 by Harris Interactive.

    Besides Laurie, there are two other new TV personalities who make it into the top 10 list, one for the first time and one from previous years. Ray Romano returns at number seven while the star of 24 Kiefer Sutherland, who plays counter terrorism agent Jack Bauer makes his debut on the list, tied for eighth place. Rounding out the top 10 are Ellen DeGeneres who will host the Oscar Awards and Conan O’Brien, who are also tied for eighth place on this list.

    DeGeneres dropped from number six while O’Brien dropped from number seven. Three people dropped off the list: Jerry Seinfeld , George Lopez and comedian Tim Allen. Interestingly, the list lost three sitcom stars and gained two drama stars and one sitcom star. This might be an indication of what types of television shows viewers are watching.

    Not surprisingly, there are differences in favourite television personality when it comes to some demographic breaks. Women cite Oprah as their top television personality, but men choose O’Reilly. There are also interesting age breaks: Echo Boomers (ages 18 to 29) say that Conan O’Brien is number one. GenXers (ages 30 to 41) turn away from talk shows and say that Laurie is their favorite television personality. Baby Boomers (ages 42 to 60) say that Oprah is their favourite while Matures (ages 61 and over) say that it is O’Reilly.

    Finally, even with television stars, political boundaries are drawn. Conservatives say that O’Reilly is number one while liberals say that Stewart is their favourite.

  • Letterman extends CBS deal through 2010

    Letterman extends CBS deal through 2010

    MUMBAI: The Late-night television comedian David Letterman has extended his contract with the CBS network in a deal that will keep his Late Show on the network through the fall of 2010.

    Letterman hosted his original show, Late Night on NBC in the time slot immediately following The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and was long considered a likely successor to Carson.

    CBS Corp chief executive Les Moonves said, “We are truly honored that one of the most revered and talented entertainers of our time will continue to call CBS home.”

    Letterman, who began his network TV career on NBC, will celebrate 25 years in late-night comedy this coming February. Letterman came to CBS in 1993 after 11 years on NBC, asserts an official release.

    CBS shares rose 1.5 per cent to close at $30.20 on 4 December after the announcement, adds the release.

  • NBC Universal laughs with broadband comedy channel

    NBC Universal laughs with broadband comedy channel

    MUMBAI: US media conglomerate NBC Universal has launched a comedy broadband channel DotComedy at www.dotcomedy.com.

    NBC Universal Cable Entertainment president Jeff Gaspin says, “The launch of this new digital brand is an important milestone for us. NBC Universal has built a great history of comedy from late-night to ‘must-see TV.’ DotComedy is a digital extension in the same tradition. Comedy is one of the most successful genres on the web and this broadband channel will appeal to the advertisers’ targeted demos.”

    The focus of the programming on the new channel will be original, web-exclusive material developed specifically for DotComedy. The broadband channel will also feature content from NBC’s legendary late-night shows, including the first ten years of David Letterman’s late night career – NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman along with Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

    Sitcom fans will find vintage material mined from the NBC Universal television library, featuring the HBO series Dream On, Leave It To Beaver, The Munsters, Coach and Significant Others. DotComedy will also be home to a wide selection of stand-up, sketch material and viral videos.

    Additionally, DotComedy will give users an opportunity to showcase their own comedic talents by providing them with a virtual stage on which the site will feature user-generated content.

  • Rive Gauche TV to introduce specials at 2006 Asian TV forum

    Rive Gauche TV to introduce specials at 2006 Asian TV forum

    MUMBAI: Rive Gauche TV senior VP of sales Dorothy Crompton has announced that they will introduce their slate of series and special programming to Asian broadcasters at the 2006 Asia Television Forum in Singapore.

    Rive Gauche Television is dedicated to the production, co-production, acquisition and worldwide distribution of television programming.
    Entertainment and Reality series:

    The Dog Whisperer (20 x 60′) is hosted by canine psychologist Cesar Millan, who has appeared on Oprah and the Late Show with David Letterman. Millan trains the dog owners to become the pack leader to resolve their pet’s behavioural issues.

    The series follows Cesar as he visits client’s homes and works with the dogs and their distraught owners to solve even the thorniest behavior problems. Produced by MPH Entertainment, The Dog Whisperer is already sold in 14 territories including UBC (Thailand), BSkyB (UK), TVNZ (New Zealand), Channel Nine (Australia), TV2 (Denmark) and SBS6 (Netherlands), asserts an official release.

    Beyond The Badge (10 x 60′) is all about thrilling video footages of catastrophic crashes, shootouts and attacks on officers which are captured from police car dashboard-mounted cameras, helicopters and news cameras. The series is a co-production between Matchlight Entertainment and Rive Gauche Television.

    Wild Weddings 2 (13 x 60′) gives a sneak-peek into some hilarious and bizarre events selected from footage of countless weddings that happen every day around the world. For example a bride goes crazy at her own ceremony, attacks a guest and is whisked away in handcuffs by the cops instead of her groom; a groom gets too close to a candle and ignites his tuxedo. The series is produced by Steve Rotfeld Productions and is distributed by Rive Gauche Television.

    Documentary Specials:

    Dino Lab (1 x 60′) combines the latest scientific technology with a ratings-proven cast of living, breathing digital dinosaurs created by the same electronic animators who first brought the creatures to life in Dinosaur Planet for Discovery Channel.

    A wide variety of prehistoric creatures are dropped into a modern, controlled laboratory setting where lab technicians attempt to test the creatures’ abilities with a number of laboratory experiments. Outside the lab, the technicians put the digital dinosaurs to “real-life” tests as they demonstrate their colossal size and strength.

    Part Olympic trials facility, part obstacle course, the lab is designed to illustrate paleontologists’ latest insights about these creatures in a dramatic and highly entertaining way. Dino Lab is co-produced with Discovery USA, Discovery Canada, NHK Japan and Sky UK.

    Anatomy of a Giant (1 x 60′) is a special that introduces viewers to 23-year old Sun Ming Ming, a young man from Northern China who hopes to parlay his tremendous size into a professional basketball career with the NBA. Towering over every other NBA player at 7′-9″ and 320 pounds, he is the second tallest man in the world, adds the release.