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  • Tribune Digital Ventures buys out What’s-ON

    Tribune Digital Ventures buys out What’s-ON

    MUMBAI: Atul Phadnis’ What’s-ON, a television search and electronic programme guide (EPG) data provider for India and the Middle East, has been acquired by Tribune Digital Ventures, a technology and innovation arm of Tribune Company.

     

    The move expands Tribune’s TV listings and video metadata footprint to more than 50 countries in 30 plus languages, reaching more than 600 million pay TV subscribers.

     

    What’s-ON provides EPG data and TV search products for 16 countries, including India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Indonesia, Kenya and Sri Lanka.  Today, What’s-ON delivers data for more than 1,600 TV channels and helps power more than 50 million set-top boxes through the region’s top cable and IPTV services.  What’s-ON customers include some of the biggest TV networks, service providers and consumer electronics manufacturers, such as Star TV, Discovery Networks, Hathway Cable, Qatar Telecom, Samsung and Sony.

     

    Earlier this year, Tribune had acquired music and video technology and metadata leader Gracenote.  The company’s sizable presence in EPG data in Europe, combined with Tribune Media Services’ (TMS) presence in North America, immediately positioned Tribune as a leading provider of TV data, as well as music, around the globe.  The addition of What’s-ON further extends this reach and strengthens Tribune’s position internationally.

     

    “The acquisition of What’s-ON fits with our broad strategy of diversifying revenue and scaling our metadata business to meet increasing client demand,” said Tribune Company CEO Peter Liguori. 

     

    “The strategic investments we made over the last year expand Tribune’s presence internationally and enable us to offer a trusted solution to cable, Internet and consumer electronics clients globally.  I’m pleased that with What’s-ON we will have a new presence in markets with significant opportunity and What’s-ON’s founder and CEO Atul Phadnis and his team will work together with Rich Cusick and Tribune’s existing TV metadata team to grow this area of our business,” he added.

     

    India is the world’s third largest TV market, after the US and China, with an estimated 175 million homes and a growing base of digital cable subscribers, according to ABI Research.  The expansion of digital TV in Asia, featuring popular shows and movies, will enable Tribune to develop new technologies and services on top of its entertainment data that fuel discovery and recommendations on cable, satellite and over-the-top services.

     

    “We felt it was important to find a company that shares our vision for the business and understands the growth potential for TV data and services in Asia. And we believe we have found that with the Tribune team. Tribune’s portfolio of entertainment technology and metadata will provide us a solid foundation to grow the business and expand our services throughout the region,” said Phadnis.

     

    “Electronic program guides remain the primary vehicle for the discovery of TV shows and movies around the world,” said Rich Cusick, who oversees the TV metadata business for Tribune.  “While data remains the foundation of what we do, our evolution will be centered on data-driven services and features to help define new TV platforms and experiences for viewers around the world,” he added.

     

    What’s-ON will continue to operate out of its headquarters in Mumbai.  Its leadership team, including Atul Phadnis, will remain with the company.  Tribune’s Asian subsidiaries, including Tribune Digital Ventures Singapore, are purchasing all of the shares of What’s-ON for $27 million subject to standard adjustments.

     

    Edelweiss Capital served as the Investment Bank for What’s-ON.

  • TLC presents ‘Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Flight Club’

    TLC presents ‘Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Flight Club’

    MUMBAI: TLC presents an exciting food show that brings together two popular food aficionados and old school chums – Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty. They will take their food fight out on the road, travelling abroad to take on big food challenges and see how their culinary creations measure up against the best of the rest.

     

    The two Essex natives appear together for the first time in the four-part series Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.

     

    Each Week Jimmy and Jamie will head across Europe in their Ford Capri to dig up British Food, and take on the best the European neighbors have to offer. The series will feature the theme of cheese and sausages, where they will go up against their original makers – the French and Germans respectively.

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and general manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Rahul Johri said: “TLC celebrates life by presenting relatable themes ranging from food to fashion in its distinct and inimitable style. Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club is a unique format that combines food knowledge with humour and mischief in Britain’s culinary world.”

     

    The two childhood friends will bring together friends, locals and special guests for a food fight where anything goes. It will showcase appetizing dishes cooked by Jamie, a touch of foodie science by Jimmy and lots of laughs with some special friends, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Alan Carr, Gary Barlow, Jonathan Ross and many more.

  • Discovery sets 12 May for ‘Everest Jump Live’

    Discovery sets 12 May for ‘Everest Jump Live’

    MUMBAI: Discovery Networks is set to telecast an unprecedented feat, with five nights of live programs in the lead up to Everest Jump Live, starting 6 May and culminating with the live jump on 12 May.

    The world renowned wing-suit jumper Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first flight off the summit of the mountain. Discovery will air Everest Jump Live in 224 countries and territories across the world.

    The channel will take viewers along the journey with two, one-hour pre-shows revealing Joby’s intense training and preparations for Everest. The special will then culminate with a live two-hour broadcast – showing Joby as he battles the grueling conditions on the way to Everest’s summit and ultimately takes the final plunge from the top. Joby’s custom-made wing suit will be equipped with cameras bringing a bird’s eye view as he descends more than 10,000 vertical feet at speeds of over 150 mph.

    Kicking-off the proceedings, NBC Sports’ Kyle Martino will host Everest: Live from Base Camp, and Chris Jacobs of Velocity, will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes perspective for five nights live from the base camp at Mt. Everest. The five-night stunt starts 6 May at 8:30 am and will broadcast live in select markets across Asia, Latin America and Western Europe. Each night, Martino and Jacobs will check in with Joby Ogwyn­ to receive updates on where he is along the journey and to determine the challenges and dangers that lie ahead. This includes interviews with a variety of special guests, including the medics, Sherpa guides, other climbers and additional individuals making the event possible.

    “These nightly live programs enhance this already epic undertaking by allowing audiences a chance to share the experience and to see what it’s like to actually be at Everest Base Camp – not just for Joby, but for all those around the world who contribute to Everest’s unique culture,” said Discovery Networks International executive VP and chief content officer Luis Silberwasser in a statement. “We’re incredibly excited to bring together our diverse, global viewers to immerse themselves in an adventure like none other!”

    The live event is produced by Peacock Productions for Discovery with Gretchen Eisele, Colleen Halpin, Benjamin Ringe and Knute Walker serving as executive producers. Sharon Scott is president and GM of Peacock Productions. Howard Swartz serves as executive producer for Discovery. Discovery Education will bring the wonder of Everest to students nationwide with interactive content, digital learning experiences and resources found on its suite of digital classroom services.

    Announcing the event 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, “Discovery Channel continues to celebrate extraordinary people and topical events through its entertaining programmes. Last year, the channel telecast live event of Nik Wallenda’s incredible tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon and saw a great response from its viewers across India. In 2014, with Everest Jump Live, we will bring a remarkable experience for our viewers which will be unlike anything ever seen on television.”

    Ogwyn is no stranger to the Everest. He first summited the world’s highest peak at just 24-years of age, becoming the youngest American to make it to the top. In 2008, Joby set the world record for the fastest ascent of Mt. Everest, climbing from the base of the south side route to the summit in just nine and a half hours (it typically takes 3-4 days). Ever since then, he’s searched for the ultimate way to explore the mountain – and now he’s found it.

    “This will be the final piece of my dream. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve imagined what it would be like to fly. I can’t think of a more spectacular backdrop than Everest,” said Joby. “Everything that I’ve ever accomplished in my life has just been practice for what I’m about to do.”

    Ogwyn­ takes the plunge from atop the summit wearing a wingsuit equipped with cameras. The jump will air live in every pay-TV market for Discovery Networks International across the Asia Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, the Nordics and Western Europe, weather permitting.

  • Discovery Kids brings amusing and wise tales of ‘Akbar & Birbal’

    Discovery Kids brings amusing and wise tales of ‘Akbar & Birbal’

    NEW DELHI: The delightful stories of Akbar and Birbal will be aired in an animated series on Discovery Kids from next week.

     

    The tales of famous Emperor Akbar and his trusted adviser Birbal have been passed on from generation to generation, enthralling young and old listeners alike.

     

    The series will take its viewers to the era of Mughals where they will witness amusing exchanges between Akbar and Birbal. Discovery Kids will offer children an experience to cherish for a lifetime.

     

    AKBAR & BIRBAL will start on 10 March and will air everyday at 2.00 pm only on Discovery Kids.

     

    Senior VP and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Rahul Johri, said, “Discovery Kids would continue to bring engaging content that inspires children to believe in traditional wisdom and also inculcate moral values in them. Expanding our bouquet of indigenous titles, AKBAR & BIRBAL will entertain the viewers with its clever wit and exciting storytelling.”

     

    Birbal, who was a minister in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar, was considered to be one of the best loved figures in the folklore of India. He will be seen outsmarting everyone even the Emperor sometimes by his exceptional wisdom, presence of mind and his excellent problem solving skills.

     

    Birbal’s real name was Mahesh Das. It is believed that he belonged to a poor Brahmin family of Tikawanpur on the bank of the River Yamuna but it was only by virtue of his sharp intellect that he rose to be a minister at the court of Akbar.

     

    Entertainingly narrated in three languages — English, Hindi and Tamil, the series encourages smooth language development in children and also makes the experience of listening to stories more enjoyable by offering popular stories in a familiar language.

     

    AKBAR & BIRBAL series consists of beautifully animated and captivatingly narrated stories which bring to life traditional wisdom.

  • India, buckle up for Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

    India, buckle up for Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

    MUMBAI: India is set to witness the fascinating world of Boo Boo family and their hijinks in TLC’s new series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The international hit series will bring an inside look into the world of beauty pageant queen and reality star Honey Boo Boo aka Alana Thompson. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo will make its debut on Indian television on 17 January, Friday-Sunday at 10 pm on TLC.

     

    Featured as one of the ‘Most Influential Women in TV’ under 30 years, Honey Boo Boo, in the new series, will showcase her antics along with her mom June, dad Sugar Bear, three older sisters and uncle Poodle at the family home in McIntyre, Georgia.

     

    “Over the years TLC has entertained Indian audience with its eclectic programmes and wide variety presented through unique formats, hosts and themes. We are expanding our offering by bringing the international hit series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo to Indian television screen this January,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior VP and general manager – South Asia and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and southeast Asia Rahul Johri.

     

    Here Comes Honey Boo Boo follows the charming eight-year-old Alana and her family in rural Georgia doing what they do best: four-wheeling through mud pits and picking up road kill for the family cookout. Alana’s amusing personality and self-confidence has won millions of viewers across the world and her self-proclaimed nickname has become a fixture in pop culture.

     

    From family outings to loud and crazy family get-togethers, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo aims at taking the viewers off the pageant stage and into the unapologetically outrageous family life of the Honey Boo Boo clan.

  • Discovery Kids ushers in Diwali with festivities

    Discovery Kids ushers in Diwali with festivities

    MUMBAI: World Children Expo (WCE) is partnering with Discovery Kids TV channelto bring families together to celebrate this Diwali, at a two-day kids’ carnival taking place in Gurgaon.

    Conceptualised by Creative Children Media, WCE@Diwali will be held at the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon on 19 October and 20 October, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

    Creative Children Media & World Children Expo founder Rahul Gupta said, “WCE is now being acknowledged nationwide as India’s biggest kids’ expo, catering to the ecosystem of children and children-centric brands. I am excited to partner with Discovery Kids which we believe is one of the finest additions to Indian television. It is gratifying to see that our exhibitor brands range from top corporates to upcoming start-ups. The philosophy of WCE@Diwali is essentially to be a platform for start-ups to launch and the top brands to expand their offerings and interact with children through one singular event.”

    True to the smart fun positioning of Discovery Kids, the carnival will include a variety of exciting activities such as games, a painting corner, quizzes, and workshops for kids and engagement with parents to win plenty of prizes. There will also be a range of products on display and for sale.

    Adding more excitement to the carnival, the new season of the animated TV series Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, exclusive to Discovery Kids, will be launched at the event. The kids will get a special opportunity to be seen with the famous characters of the series.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific south Asia and head of revenue, Pan-regional ad sales and southeast Asia Sr. VP and GM Rahul Johri said, “Discovery Kids is focused on giving kids a unique experience through its smart and engaging content. Since the channel’s launch last year, Discovery Kids continues to excite children of all age groups and on this auspicious occasion of Diwali, we are thrilled to celebrate the channel’ssuccess with the children.  Our newly introduced character Transformers Prime Beast Hunters will add more fun to the activities at the carnival.”

  • Man Jit Singh re-elected IBF president

    Man Jit Singh re-elected IBF president

    MUMBAI: The 14 annual general meeting (AGM) of the IBF took place late yesterday in Mumbai, proceeding which multi screen media (MSM) CEO Man Jit Singh was re-elected as the president of the foundation for the year 2013-14.

    Discovery Networks Sr VP and GM south Asia Rahul Johri has been elevated as the new vice-president along with existing vice-presidents Zeel MD and CEO Punit Goenka as well as India TV chairman and editor in chief Rajat Sharma. Times Television Network (TTN) CEO Sunil Lulla is the new IBF treasurer.

    On his re-appointment Singh said “I am delighted that my industry colleagues continue to have faith in me to guide the IBF. The last year has been very eventful for our industry with digitisation phases I and II, considerable progress on a new measurement system under BARC, and a shift from TRPs to TVTs. Substantial challenges continue in the current year. We need to build on the success of content regulation, continue the process of digitisation and work collaboratively with the broader industry.”

     

  • Unveil the Secrets of the Universe only on Discovery Science

    Unveil the Secrets of the Universe only on Discovery Science

    NEW DELHI: Discovery Science, a leading factual entertainment channel presents programs that provide an answer to the questions that have eluded everyone for centuries and reveal life’s greatest mysteries and smallest wonders.

     

    Epic black holes, nuclear furnaces at the core of giant stars and volcanic pressure cookers inside planets – all across the immense reaches of time and space, the universe is being transformed by seething caldrons of energy. In its groundbreaking new series,Secrets of Universe, Discovery Science follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe.

     

    Secrets of the Universe will premiere on September 16th and air every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. only on Discovery Science.

     

    Rahul Johri, Senior VP and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Home to the finest science programming and with a promise to deliver the best to its viewers, Discovery Science is delighted to present another dimension of programming that will unveil newer dimensions to the questions that have puzzled everyone for long. Secrets of the Universe is an adventurous glimpse of the cosmos which takes viewers on a journey into space. The program is sure to inform, amaze and inspire curious minds of all ages.”

     

    Elevating the overall entertainment quotient, Discovery Science besides continuing to offering its popular series like Master of the Universe: Stephen Hawking, 100 Things That Will Change Your Life and Beautiful Minds, will also bring in new seasons of popular shows like How It’s Made, When We Left Earth, Through The Wormhole and Science Of War – Anthology On Weapons’ Shows.

     

    Episode description:

    1. Black Holes

    There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space come to an end. It’s inside this fantastic riddle that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos and our imaginations. Experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, zip through other-worldly wormholes, and witness the violent death of a star and the birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories provide the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon.

     

    2. Dynamic Earth

    The inner workings of Earth’s climate system come alive in visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun down into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

     

    3. Super Volcanoes

    A rare class of volcanic eruptions marshals the energy lurking beneath the surface of planet Earth. Seventy thousand years ago on the island of Sumatra, the Earth’s crust literally collapsed, initiating one of the largest single eruptions known. Discover the mother of all eruptions, 250 million years ago, when the infamous Siberian Traps set in motion the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. Move beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system, on Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and the ultimate volcanic realm: Jupiter’s moon Io.

     

    4. Dawn of the Space Age

    Dramatic animations recreate the perils and stunning achievements of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings. Come along with the astronauts that took part in these death-defying experiments in manned space flight, and witness their drive, passion, and bravery. Experience a new age of space exploration now emerging in an array of private ventures.

  • Discovery Kids now available in Sri Lanka on SLT PEO TV

    Discovery Kids now available in Sri Lanka on SLT PEO TV

    NEW DELHI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (South Asia) announced the launch of its eighth channel – Discovery Kids – in Sri Lanka.  The 24-hour kids’channel will be available from today on SLT PEO TV. PEO TV customers will have access to unlimited kids programmes on Discovery Kids on channel 64.

     

    Discovery Kids seeks to entertain and educate children with content that sparks their curiosity and helps to develop their cognitive, social, emotional and personal skills, bringing families together by promoting co-viewing with parents. The target audience for Discovery Kids is children between four to 14 years and their parents.

    Discovery Kids has planned a robust pipeline of path-breaking programming that includes international and India themed series. Committed to offering a comprehensive viewing experience and cater to diverse demands of kids in Sri Lanka, Discovery Kids’ programming formats include highest-quality animation and engaging live action series under multiple genres such as adventure, mythology, nature, history and science as the channel claims.

     

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and head of revenue, Pan-Regional ad sales and southeast Asia Sr. VP and GM south Asia Rahul Johri, said, “A unique network in the kids’ genre, Discovery Kids will offer children a fun and entertaining way to satisfy their natural curiosity with stimulating and imaginative programming. The network will ignite viewers’ imagination through its compelling and differentiated content.” Johri further added, “Sri Lanka is one of our key priority markets and we will continue to expand our footprint in the country.”

     

    Speaking on behalf of SLT PEO TV CEO MalrajBalapitiya said, “Discovery Networks’ channels enjoy immense affinity amongst viewers in Sri Lanka.  Discovery Kids is a unique channel that promises to satisfy curiosity of children in a fun and entertaining way. We believe the audience will express their demand for such distinct television networks and we are proud to be the first to launch this channel in Sri Lanka to deliver the best infotainment for our Children.”

  • TLC gets Trinny & Susannah to make over India

    TLC gets Trinny & Susannah to make over India

    MUMBAI: They have been making waves with their down under filmed fashion and style makeover show. As they have done in 12 other countries through adaptations of the programming format they share with global format major Zodiak Rights. Now British style gurus Trinny and Susannah are bringing their Makeover Mission series to Indian TV screens daily on Discovery Network’s lifestyle style TLC from 12 August at 9 p.m. 

     

    Filmed and produced in India by Zodiak Media’s Indian offshoot Sol Productions, Trinny & Susannah’s Makeover Mission India features the two British ladies, roaming the streets of Mumbai, selecting plain-Janes and Johns and whisking them away only to transform them into ultra chic ladies and debonair dudes. And not just that they even end up making them walk the ramp.

    Trinny and Susannah will be at their funny best while dressing up Indian men and women

     

    Explains Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Sr. VP & GM, head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales & south asia, Rahul Johri: “We have done a lot of grooming shows over the past one and a half year and the reason behind this is that India is a young country which is oriented towards fashion. We have altered our international formats to suit Indian aspirations.”

     

    That is indeed true: a few months ago it rolled out the Indian adaptation of What Not to Wear India (hosted by Soha Ali Khan and Aki Narula), and then the Ozzie edition of Trinny & Susannah’s makeover mission is airing on TLC these days.

     

    For the record, Trinny & Susannah’s Makeover Mission India is an adaptation of the Norwegian format and it is pretty simple: both men and women with different shapes and sizes, fashion backgrounds are scouted by the two and given fashion and grooming advice in a very easy and fun manner. Together the hosts strive to bring a sense of individuality and confidence in them as they encourage and motivate them to accept their unique body shapes and sizes and feel good about themselves.

     

    In all, the Indian series is slated to run over 16 episodes and will feature 16 participants being transformed into swans. 11 of these were picked up casually from the streets while five were selected through a promotional campaign run on-air and a stringent selection process through TLC’s Facebook community.

     

    Each half-hour episode has been filmed both outdoors and indoors. For instance, in one of the episodes we will see the Trinny and Susannah walking down Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive talking about fashion before they approach a couple sitting at the Pizza By the Bay and lastly, in the studio where they will go through the transformation. In Delhi, the studio location where filming took place was BKP Studio, while in Mumbai it was the Mehboob Studio. A high quality production, Trinny & Susannah’s Makeover Mission India required 70 production and technical crew, 13 cameras – two while scouting for the participants, four in the makeover studio and seven on the ramp. Direction is by Akshat Rao.

     

    However one does wonder how much do Trinny and Susannah know about Indian body shapes and dressing styles? This is where the team of experts comes in. The duo has a professional makeover team – a hairdresser, a make-up artist, seamstresses and a photographer. The styling team is headed by the British stylist Annie Swain. The hair and make-up team is from the Mumbai-based image salon KromaKay.

     

    The stylists have not restricted themselves to the international standards of dressing and will be dressing the participants in both western as well as Indian outfits. But it wasn’t an easy task for Trinny and Sussanah to make Indian women open up to them.

     

    “Unlike other countries, Indian women are very conservative when it comes to opening up about the dressing styles. For example, if we asked one what they thought about an outfit, we would get answers in monosyllables. We had to probe them to know why they liked or disliked it,” narrates Sussanah.

     

    The duo is known to get physical as well as times be rude and upfront about participant’s dressing. However, many viewers internationally, have found this approach funny, which is why the format has travelled to so many countries. But from the promos, one can clearly see that there are going to be a lot of beeps in the Indian version. Maybe that’s because the channel has toned down the way the two will talk to and approach the participants.

     

    “Of course, you won’t see a very brazen approach in the Indian version.. We had to be very careful while shooting and editing so that no one gets offended,” says SOL Production managing director Fazila Allana.

    Discovery Networks’ Rahul Johri is on a fashion programming binge on lifestyle channel TLC

     

    On the other hand, Trinny goes on to explain that they feel that more than the people living in the metros (Mumbai and Delhi) it is the people in other smaller cities that are in desperate need of a makeover. She adds “Susannah and I are keen to spread our wings and work with people who have mind blocks about how they dress. The reason could be career, family, household duties etc that they give more importance to than what they wear and how they look.”

     

    The channel, which is happy to get the well-known stylists to India for the first time says it has no worries about marketing them and the show; the target audience knows them well enough. Says Discovery Networks Asia Pacific VP marketing Rajiv Bakshi: “We didn’t face any challenge on the marketing front. Actually, India is absolutely ready for a show like this.”

     

    So, is the channel right in hoping that the names will get it more viewers? Those in the media don’t think so. According to Madison Media COO Dnyanada Chaudhari, “TLC is a niche lifestyle channel and has a certain loyal audience. I don’t think that bringing in international hosts will draw in many more eyeballs to the channel, even if the series is localised.”

     

    Now, it’s over to Indian viewers to prove her wrong.

     

    Trinny and Susannah’s curriculum vitae

     

    · The two fashion journalists have been working together for the past 17 years. They met at a party hosted by David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley (the grandson of King George VI). But the stylists didn’t hit-it-off from the beginning.

     

    · The pair came together in 1994 to write a weekly column Ready to wear for the Daily Telegraph for seven years. It was a hit among readers. But ventures such as a website named Ready2shop.com and a co-authored book Ready to wear which followed later failed to make an impact.

     

    · In 2000, they were approached by BBC to host a show What Not to Wear. It ran for five years from 2001- 2005 reaching an audience of over 20 million women in 31 countries. In 2006 they moved to ITV where both made three original series: Undress, The Great British Body and Trinny & Susannah Meet. Their current TV show Trinny & Susannah – The Makeover Mission is aired in 12 countries around the world, generating an audience of 15 million viewers.

     

    · The Trinny & Susannah – The Makeover Mission’s format which the stylists co-own with Zodiak Rights (London) which is the international distribution and rights exploitation arm of Zodiak Media. The rights were acquired in 2010 from Kanakna (part of ZMG).

     

    · Fans can check more updates from the two Fashion journalists official website http://trinnyandsusannah.net