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  • Discovery Channel to premiere ‘Revealed: World’s Biggest Election’

    Discovery Channel to premiere ‘Revealed: World’s Biggest Election’

    MUMBAI: At every general election, citizens of India turn out at poll booths in millions to cast their votes. Despite the mind-boggling diversity of India’s ethnicity and geography, the country comes together to exercise their franchise to vote and form the government.

     

    Recounting Election Commission of India’s logistical feat of managing the largest democratic election in the world, Discovery Channel will premiere an exclusive one-hour programme – Revealed: World’s Biggest Election on Monday, 22 September at 9 pm. The special will take viewers through pre-planning and strategy process, implementation of that strategy across the country, monitoring its efficacy, the actual voting process and counting and declaration of results. These stories take the viewer from the run up the general elections in India to the appointment of the new Prime Minister of the country.

     

    Discovery Channel’s Revealed: World’s Biggest Election uncovers the various unknown aspects of the electoral process – the story behind the unique indelible ink; the ‘model code of conduct’ that the Election Commission enforces on political aspirants; and the final counting of the votes. Discovery Channel’s camera crews reached the remotest corners of the country and covered the voting procedure and the challenges faced in dramatically different terrains. On one hand, the programme portrays the challenges in managing the polling in immensely populated metropolis and on the other hand it travels with election officials to set up a polling booth in one of the smallest villages in Ladakh where there are less than 30 eligible voters.

     

    Commenting on the programme, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific executive vice president and general manager – south Asia and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and southeast Asia Rahul Johri said, “Revealed: World’s Biggest Election will present viewers the most comprehensive account of organising and managing the gigantic Indian general elections. With over 83 crores eligible Indian voters casting their right across 9 phases and four months, the programme will cover all the aspects of the 2014 General Elections from logistics, communication, security, polling, counting uptil the result declaration. This programme is a testimony of Discovery Channel’s continued endeavour to cover epic events of astounding magnitude and compelling relevance to viewers in India and around the world.”

     

    The viewers will see the elections as the gigantic event it is, with more than 83 crores eligible voters using more than a million electronic voting machines, media crew from all around the world and multitude of political parties campaigning. The programme reveals the enormous task by the Election Commission as 1.1 crore government officials and over 10 lacs police and paramilitary forces are deployed to assist with the elections.

  • Discovery Channel to present revealed: the line of control on 15th august 9 pm

    Discovery Channel to present revealed: the line of control on 15th august 9 pm

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel will air an exclusive one-hour programme on the 740 kilometer Line of Control (LOC), the military frontline between India and Pakistan, on 15th August at 9 PM – REVEALED: THE LINE OF CONTROL.

     

    Viewers will watch what it takes to keep the Line of Control efficiently managed, secure and peaceful. The programme looks at the formidable challenge of managing the treacherous frontline  in that region starting from the plains and weaning its way into hills and jungle terrain and ending at the snowy heights short of a glacier.

     

    In the programme, viewers will travel with the Indian officers and soldiers to understand how they defend the LOC, with training manoeuvres and border patrols. Moving along the LOC from Jammu till Poonch and then from Uri to Keran, where the terrain ranges from the plains near Jammu to hills and jungles, until the start of high altitude mountains north of Uri, the programme looks at what the LOC means in that sector.

     

    Throughout the one-hour, viewers will meet soldiers on the ground and record their experience in defending this military frontline. It includes interviews with senior commanders discuss how soldiers are continuously trained in new tactics, equipment and technology. REVEALED: THE LINE OF CONTROL will air on August 15 at 9 pm on Discovery Channel.

     

    Commenting on the programme, Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific said, “Discovery Channel will give the viewers the first ever glimpse of the management of the Line of Control.  The programme goes behind the scenes to present the logistics, technology and above all the human resilience required to monitor it.”

     

    The LOC was been a source of tension between India and Pakistan and has been a theatre of wars. Since 1989, it has witnessed frequent infiltration, attempts, cross border shelling and heavy firing. In 1999, the two countries had gone to war over the control of territories along the barren heights of the northern reaches of the LOC near Kargil. Today, though troops are eye ball to eye ball in places and stressed to maintain the security of the LOC, it is much better managed and more peaceful. But better management and relative peace comes with a price.

  • Discovery Channel to air Medical Miracle India

    Discovery Channel to air Medical Miracle India

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel, in its new India production – Medical Miracle India, brings a fascinating story of scientific marvel and the triumph of hope. The one-hour programme follows the complexities and the real-life drama of a rare medical case by a team of Indian doctors of surgically separating conjoined twins.

     

    Medical Miracle India is a touching story of conjoined twins – Hasna and Hussaina, from the Badaru family in Nigeria. The programme chronicles the miseries and fear of the Badarus faced since the birth of their twins. After a long wait and rounds of consultations from local doctors, the Badarus were convinced that medical intervention to separate the twins was not possible in their own country. There were tremendous complexities involved in separating the twins, due to which the Badaru family was referred to BLK Specialty Hospital in New Delhi, India.

     

    In a foreign city, far from their homeland, the case of Badaru children was taken over by Indian surgeons, whose attempt was to surgically separate them. This was the twins’ only chance at life and a normal childhood. The question was – could they survive the hazardous medical procedure? After much tests and deliberations, in May 2013, a team of Indian doctors with diverse expertise collaborated to pull off one of the most complex successful surgeries in the world.  Discovery Channel’s Medical Miracle India, brings first-hand view of the tribulations, the process and the victorious journey to a healthy life for the children.

     

    Medical Miracle India will premiere on Sunday, 27 July at 9 pm on Discovery Channel.

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Executive Vice President and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Rahul Johri, said “Discovery Channel, through its new engaging India programming, draws spotlight on the India’s scientific and technological advancements.  The new programme Medical Miracle India presents a rare and in-depth account of the skill, intensity and innovations in the field of surgery in the country.”

     

    Using first person accounts, interviews, surgery footage, 3D graphics and dramatic reconstructions, the programme tells an intriguing story of the victory of undying faith.  Follow the lives of Hasna and Hussaina Badaru from their first arrival at the BLK hospital as conjoined twins, to the time they celebrate their first birthday as two separate individuals.

  • Discovery launches exciting new programming this quarter

    Discovery launches exciting new programming this quarter

    MUMBAI: Starting the third quarter of the year on a renewed note, Discovery Channel is launching over 130 hours of fresh programming which will include 22 new series and four new seasons of returning series on the channel.

     

    Viewers will be treated an innovative mix of series which will include Ice Col Gold, Naked Castaway, The Mind Control Freaks and Deadly Dilemmas amongst others.

     

    Showcasing the world’s largest island – Greenland, is the show ‘Ice Cold Gold’. The captivating series focuses on ice cold miners following American speculators as they fight against the freezing elements, international miners and four short summer months to claim their stake at the top of the world.

     

    Naked Castaway features the world renowned survivalist and adventurer Ed Stafford, tackling the challenges of any environment, with nothing except his camera. He finds everything he needs to not just survive, but thrives on some of the world’s toughest environments. With no food, water or shelter he battles every day, living each moment as his last. 

     

    In Man Cheetah Wild, Kim Wohlter spends much of his time living in the wild among a family of Cheetahs. To get close enough to them to film their daily lives and interactions, he had to keep a low profile and survive in the bush for weeks at a time. The Cheetahs have gotten used to him and he learned from them.

     

    Promising to take television at a next level is The Mind Control Freaks which blurs the line between science, psychology and trickery in an all-new format. The series hopes to demonstrate vulnerability to those who are able to manipulate the mind and use psychological tricks on the public to get them to do unexpected things.

     

    The quarter will also see an all new series ‘Bear Grylls Extreme Survival Caught on Camera’. He presents some of the most jaw-dropping footage of great escapes and near-death experiences in this new, entertaining, fact-filled series.

     

     In each themed show, survivors share their stories, experts like Dave Salmoni, Gary Humphrey and Edd China provide survival tips and ‘how to’ advice – and Bear chooses his favourite clip of the ultimate survivor. 

     

    ‘The Deadly Cinema’ gives its viewers the chance to choose from a series of hypothetical scenarios that ultimately end in life or death situations, with real life case studies included in the show.

  • Discovery Channel brings its first scripted series ‘Klondike’

    Discovery Channel brings its first scripted series ‘Klondike’

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel presents its first scripted series KLONDIKE, which focuses on the Klondike gold rush in the 1890s and is based on Charlotte Gray’s book Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike.

     

    Featuring an all-star cast including Richard Madden (King of the North Robb Stark on Game of Thrones, A Promise), Abbie Cornish (RoboCop, Limitless), Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs) and Sam Shepard (August: Osage County, Out Of The Furnace), KLONDIKE tells the powerful story of the last great Gold Rush in our history. This epic six hour series will air from June 23 to 28, every night at 10 PM.

     

    Based on Charlotte Gray’s book “Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike,” the six-part period drama brings to life the tale of seven strangers and their collective fight for survival and wealth in a small, frontier town in the remote Klondike. The journey begins in 1897 when two childhood best friends, Bill (Madden) and Epstein (Augustus Prew) make the perilous journey through the North American wilderness to Klondike boom town Dawson City, “The Paris of the North,” where neither law nor order prevailed.  In the untamed Yukon Territory during a period of outrageous lawlessness – murder, revenge, riches, violence and redemption awaited these two young, ambitious men who made the arduous, back-breaking journey to Dawson City.

     

    Commenting on the new series, Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President & GM, South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Discovery Channel continues to bring compelling stories that would be relatable to our audience.  Klondike transports viewers back to the tail end of 19th-century life, and is presented in a refreshing format to offer a contemporary appeal.”

     

    KLONDIKE is a man-versus-nature tale that places the characters in a land full of undiscovered wealth, but ravaged by harsh conditions, unpredictable weather and deceptive, dangerous individuals fueled by desperateness – including greedy businessmen, seductive courtesans and native tribes witnessing the destruction of their people and land by opportunistic entrepreneurs.

     

    Even danger and death could not stand in the way between the gold diggers and their opportunity to hit pay dirt.

     

    Starting June 23, KLONDIKE, airs Monday to Saturday at 10 PM, only on Discovery Channel.

  • Discovery to launch three new channels

    Discovery to launch three new channels

    GOA: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has announced the launch of three new channels in India at the ongoing GoaFest. Widely recognised for enhancing the television viewing experience in India over the last two decades, Discovery will launch a refreshing new concept Hindi entertainment channel named ID – Investigation Discovery.

    One of the pioneers in high definition genre in India, the company will also expand its HD offering with the launch of two differentiated gold standard channels – TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

    The company’s expanded portfolio of 11 differentiated channels reflects India’s potential and resonates the core promise of digitisation in India.
     

    ID will be India’s first Hindi entertainment channel dedicated to offering compelling true stories of mystery, crime and suspense. The channel promises to ‘always reveal’ intriguing twists and turns that culminate into thrilling conclusions. Providing fascinating stories of human nature, the channel’s alluring series, in-depth specials and thought-provoking one-offs will challenge viewers’ perceptions and expand the Hindi entertainment genre.

    Rahul Johri executive vice president and general manager – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and Southeast Asia said, “The launch of three new channels    ID, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World demonstrates Discovery’s commitment to entertain Indian viewers and offer high-quality and differentiated programming. ID is one of the great success stories in US cable and we are thrilled to present the impactful and entertaining investigative programming to viewers in India.” 
     

    “Steering the premium audience in the country, TLC HD World promises to celebrate every moment of life by offering the finest experiences from across the world. With its dedicated 24-hour programming, the channel will indulge the audience through its captivating content on destinations, personalities and trends underscoring its ‘live more’ promise,” stated the release.

     
    Offering the gold standard in high definition, Animal Planet HD World will bring alive the warm and intimate bond that exists between humans and animal kingdom. “Surprisingly Human, it will broadcast premiere content, scheduled as per Indian viewers’ preference with gripping on air packaging,” the release added.

    Discussing the growth potential of high definition in India, Johri said, “The launch of the two new high definition channels TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World has further extended Discovery’s leadership in the HD genre. Both the new networks, along with existing Discovery HD World, will enrich television viewing experience and satisfy the emerging demands of audience, advertisers and affiliates.”

     Discovery’s existing portfolio in India includes eight channels: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Tamil, TLC, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD World.

  • Discovery Channel to telecast ‘Everest Avalanche Tragedy’

    Discovery Channel to telecast ‘Everest Avalanche Tragedy’

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel will broadcast a 90-minute programme titled Everest Avalanche Tragedy on 29 May 2014 at 8 pm. The programme will include unprecedented access and eyewitness accounts from the rescue and recovery efforts that took place after the avalanche struck the Khumbu Icefall, the area just above Mount Everest base camp, during the morning of Friday, April 18 this year, killing 13 and leaving three missing.

     

    “This programme is in honour of all the Sherpas who lost their lives”, said Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President & General Manager, South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific.

     

    Everest Avalanche Tragedy, produced by NBC News’ Peacock Productions, will document the weeks leading up to the climb through the moment the avalanche struck the Khumbu Icefall, one of the most treacherous parts of the mountain, and its aftermath. Cameras rolled immediately following, as blocks of ice plummeted down the mountain, making it the deadliest single-day avalanche in history on Mount Everest.

     

    The programme will feature highly emotional and real time footage, capturing the mobilization efforts of Sherpas and rescuers as they rushed to search for survivors. Through eyewitness accounts, viewers will hear from those who experienced this horrible tragedy and aftermath including sit down interviews with Joby Ogwyn; Expedition Leader Garrett Madison, who played a critical role in the recovery; Todd Burleson, President of Alpine Ascents International who lost five Sherpas and other key members of the expedition and production teams.

     

    The programme will serve as a tribute to all the Sherpas and their families affected by the tragedy. Discovery will be contributing to the American Himalayan Foundation Sherpa Family Fund, which gives 100% of all donations to help families of the deceased. To make a donation, visit http://himalayan-foundation.org/blog/119010.

     

    Everest Avalanche Tragedy will be followed by a 30-min special Bear Grylls: Everest Avalanche Tragedy at 9:30 pm. Trailing the tragic avalanche that occurred on Mt. Everest April 18, 2014, ear Grylls: Everest Avalanche Tragedy dissects the dangers and disasters of the mountain, through an insider perspective from Bear himself.  In this programme, Bear draws on his own experience as an Everest summiteer to share with viewers the danger and the allure of the world’s highest mountain, which was filmed following the disaster.

  • Get ready for extreme action with Joel Lambert in manhunt only on Discovery Channel

    Get ready for extreme action with Joel Lambert in manhunt only on Discovery Channel

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel is coming with its brand new series MANHUNT, featuring former Navy SEAL Joel Lambert in an extreme version of hide-and-go-seek. With this series Discovery Channel is all set to thrill its viewers as they can see Joel rescuing himself from the world’s most elite tracking team units in some treacherous terrains.

     

    The seven part series premieresevery night at 10 PM starting 19th May, only on Discovery Channel.

     

    Filmed on-location in the United States, Poland, South Africa, Philippines, Panama and South Korea, each episode of MANHUNT follows Joel as he is inserted into unknown territory with nothing but a basic survival kit and a canteen of water; he then has up to 48 hours to reach a pre-determined extraction point, while being pursued by a different tracking unit each week. Joel is given minimal supplies to survive—and anything else he needs, he must to find along the way.

     

    With cameras capturing the action from both perspectives, viewers will experience the high tension from both – Joel and the special operative teams. An expert in escape and evasion, Joel’s background has well-positioned him to prey on each unit’s hidden flaw—but evading highly specialized tracking units and combatting dehydration, hunger, and the elements proves to be a greater challenge.

     

    MANHUNT is produced for DNI by Discovery Studios. For DNI, Sarah Davies is executive producer and for Discovery Studios, Eddie Barbini and Brian Knappmiller are executive producers.

     

  • Meet real life ‘SuperHumans’ on Discovery Channel

    Meet real life ‘SuperHumans’ on Discovery Channel

    MUMBAI: This May Discovery Channel bringsan exciting new series of SUPERHUMAN CHALLENGE,which will take viewers on a global quest to track down and investigate individuals with unusual and extraordinary abilities.

     

    The 10-part series premieresMonday to Friday at 11 PM starting 5th May, only on Discovery Channel.

     

    Prepare to be amazed as Tim Fitzigham, takes viewers on a global mission and search to find if superhuman really do exist or not. Once he tracks down an individual claiming to be superhuman, he goes head to head with them and challenges them to three unbelievable super tests, following rigorous testing in a high-tech lab, real, medical science and Tim’s very own expert mission doctor as he prepares for his challenges.

     

    In the episodes of Super Human Challenge, presenter Tim Fitzhigham searches the world for people with real life super powers and with the aid of the Mission Doctor, Doctor Megan John, pits himself against them to find out just how super they really are.

     

    These people didn’t get their superpowers from a radiation experiment gone horribly wrong as shown in movies but are born with a rare genetic mutations that allow them to do things which shouldn’t be possible. These are the real people with superpowers.

     

  • Chrome data: Not much change in week 16

    Chrome data: Not much change in week 16

    MUMBAI: In week 16 of opportunity to see (OTS) data collated by Chrome Data, Analytics & Media, Music genre in the Hindi speaking market (HSM) was the chart topper.

     

    The genre gained 0.7 per cent with Sony Mix ruling the charts with 88.3 per cent OTS.

     

    The genre was closely followed with Hindi news channels with 0.6 per cent gain. ABP News continued to be on the top in the genre with 94.1 per cent OTS.

     

    Hindi movies weren’t far behind with 0.5 per cent gain. Star Gold in the HSM garnered 95.6 per cent OTS.

     

    English entertainment channels in the eight metros saw the gain of 0.5 per cent too. AXN continued to be on top with 70.7 per cent OTS.

     

    As for the bottom four, Sports genre across India saw the maximum drop of 1 per cent. Ten Sports with 76.3 per cent OTS topped the genre.

     

    Infotainment channels across the country dropped 0.5 per cent with Discovery channel gaining the most with 85.7 per cent OTS.

     

    English movies and Business news in the eight metros dropped 0.3 and 0.2 per cent, respectively. Pix with 75 per cent and Zee Business with 80.4 per cent OTS topped their respective genres.