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EPIC On brings season 2 of ‘IQ Panga’

MUMBAI: EPIC On – India’s Storytellers is ready to host a more exciting and challenging Season 2 of the daily digital quiz, IQ Panga, to engage audiences across age-groups on the platform. IN10 Media’s premium OTT platform, EPIC ON, gearing for a revamped avatar, bolstered with a wide variety of content and new formats, will run the daily quiz, from 3 April to 18 April, between 9 am and 9 pm on the EPIC On app.

With gamification increasingly becoming an innovative tool for fun and interactivity, the distinctive India-themed quiz will host questions across history, politics, science, geography, current affairs, travel, food, movies and many more disciplines for participants to test their knowledge. To participate in the digital quiz, people have to log into EPIC On app through their mobile phones and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Participants have to answer a set of 10 questions as fast as they can and get the highest score, allowing them to flaunt their talent on the LIVE leaderboard every day. Winners will be announced on a daily, week basis and at the end of the quiz.

Brands like Club Mahindra, Cutis Skin Care, Wink & Nod, and GrabOn have come on board with exciting prizes on a daily and weekly basis and a BUMPER prize by Portronics will be given to two lucky winners at the end of the quiz.

Participants can download the EPIC On app and play IQ Panga for free.

April 3, 2020
EPIC ON partners with Foxxum GmbH

MUMBAI: EPIC ON has partnered with Foxxum GmbH, a global leader in the development and operation of innovative Smart TV solutions. As part of the collaboration, EPIC ON will provide its library of premium content on the Foxxum-enabled devices worldwide, including Panasonic, Vestel, Hisense, Skyworth, and Sharp among many others.

The association further increases EPIC ON’s reach across SmartTV platforms and strengthens its presence in key markets such as America, Europe and MENA with large Indian diaspora. Users of Foxxum can now easily access EPIC ON’s eclectic content library with renowned shows like ‘Stories By Rabindranath Tagore’ directed by filmmaker Anurag Basu; ‘Mid-Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah’; Indian mythological courtroom drama, ‘Dharmakshetra’; ‘Umeed India’ with ace cricketer Virender Sehwag; ‘Sharanam’ with Juhi Chawla; ‘Raja, Rasoi aur Andaz Anokha’ hosted by renowned chef Ranveer Brar; Sakshi Tanwar’s ‘Tyohaar Ki Thaali’, among others.

Commenting on the collaboration, EPIC ON COO Sourjya Mohanty said, “At EPIC ON, we are tirelessly working towards associating with global brands to enhance the consumer viewing experience and engage with a newer set of audiences. Our partnership with Foxxum further fortifies our mission of robust alliances and expanding our reach across Smart TV users.” Further added, “EPIC ON’s content encompasses diverse tales about India, varying perspectives and narratives which have not been seen before and travels well without boundaries of geography, or nationality.”

“A paradigm change is happening within content landscape. Content production, organization, distribution; all are in midst of tremendous change. EPIC ON, with its focus on myths, folklore and cultural tales and Foxxum with its know-how of Smart TV technologies join hands to make the EPIC ON experience available on Smart TV’s worldwide and push the envelope for digital content consumption”, says Foxxum GmbH CEO Ronny Lutzi.

March 13, 2020
EPIC On’s Siyaasat wins ‘Popular Regional TV Show’ at Xiaomi’s PatchWall Binge Awards 2019

MUMBAI: EPIC On by IN10 Media is home to premium India-centric content and a pioneer in creating and telling exceptional stories about the country. Recently, the premium OTT platform’s legacy was reiterated at Xiaomi India’s PatchWall Binge Awards 2019. One of the marquee show on EPIC On – Siyaasat, based on Indu Sundaresan’s novel, ‘The Twentieth Wife,’ was voted the most-watched regional language show (in Tamil), winning the ‘Popular Regional TV Show’ award.

A real-life saga of passion, power and politics, Siyaasat is the story of a girl who charted her way to power and is known by the world as Noor Jahan, the Mallikaa of Hindustan. Produced by Green Light Productions, the show is a ride into the underbelly of the royals and nobles of the Mughal Empire: the politics, the games, the manipulations, and the desires that drove them. Set in 17th century India, the show revolves around the lives of larger-than-life individuals from out of the pages of history – Emperor Akbar, Salim, Mehrunissa, and many others.

EPIC On chief operating officer Souryja Mohanty said, “At EPIC we take pride in telling extraordinary stories in unique ways. Siyaasat is a story that resonates with every Indian and we are overwhelmed it has become the most popular show among Tamil speaking viewers. The appreciation encourages us to continue telling exceptional stories transcending boundaries. We are committed to provide extraordinary India-centric content to enthrall viewers across various demographics and geographic spread in the coming days.”

“The key reason for Mi TV’s success in India for 6 consecutive quarters has been primarily due to our content first approach which led to the development of PatchWall. We are extremely proud to have great quality content partners like EPIC On who further enrich our libraries for our consumers. We congratulate team EPIC On and Team Siyaasat for bagging the Patchwall Binge Award, as it is further proof of the audience’s love for the product we have all delivered,” said Xiaomi India category lead – MiTV Eshwar Nilakantan.

PatchWall Binge Awards 2019 is a user-generated binge award on content first technology across 12 categories, where winners are selected via audience voting and content consumption analysis on Mi TV across categories. There were 12 winners out of 72 nominations across categories. Xiaomi India initiated PatchWall Binge Awards in 2018.

EPIC On app is available as an offering for all Mi TV Patchwall users and other leading platforms like Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and Android TV.

February 10, 2020
EPIC On offers motion comics, podcasts, e-books, games and more for audience

MUMBAI: After showcasing EPIC Channel’s acclaimed content library and original stories, IN10 Media’s premium streaming platform will go beyond long and short-form video content. EPIC On is all set to add a mixed bag of content formats for the discerning audience in the new and revamped avatar. From Graphic Motion Comics, Podcasts & Audiobooks, E-books, Gaming, Trivia, Interactivity and more will be available along with the primary offering of premium long-form video content. Simultaneously, the platform is gearing to ramp up its enviable video library through originals, acquisitions, licensing, and partnerships in regional languages along with its core offering of Hindi-language content.

With this move, IN10 Media aims to further strengthen the positioning and promise of the EPIC brand as India’s Storytellers, and expand the reach of its brand message to include audiences that consume content in regional languages, and in formats other than video.

IN10 Media managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Within a remarkably short period of time since the digital explosion, driven by extremely affordable data, the range and magnitude of content available for consumption has grown exponentially. So has the various ways in which it can be consumed, and offerings can no longer be about just volume, but also variety. Content delivery in the most appropriate format and language, along with robust distribution will define the success of OTT platforms this decade and EPIC On is ready for this new innings.”

The platform also hinted at announcing some marquee originals and partnerships in the coming weeks.

February 4, 2020
EPIC On brings special offer for Amazon Fire TV Stick users

MUMBAI: EPIC On, the premium video-on-demand platform by EPIC Channel, takes the next step to strengthening its relationship with users of one of the most popular streaming media players in the country – Amazon Fire TV Stick. For the first-time ever, Amazon Fire TV Stick users can avail the annual subscription of EPIC On at a discount of 50 per cent. This limited period, exclusive offer is currently available and valid only on the annual subscription plan of Rs. 499/-.

Amazon Fire TV Stick users have access to EPIC On’s high-definition (HD) content library across genres – with select shows in Hindi, English, and Tamil – along with short format content, video books by renowned author Devdutt Pattanaik, and classic tales from ACK Media and Tinkle.

EPIC On hosts content from EPIC TV’s acclaimed library along with a selection of exceptional stories and original series mentioned below.

Regiment Diaries – The show takes the audience behind the heavily guarded gates of new army regimental centres and highlights the training, legacy, history of the regiments, and all that goes into turning a civilian into a solider.

Siyaasat – Based on the famous book, ‘The Twentieth Wife’, the show is a story of politics, interpersonal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salim's twentieth and final wife.

Road Less Travelled – The host travels through India in search of exotic and unique experiences, moments not found in ordinary life.

Wilderness Days – Tom Alter takes viewers across the length and breadth of the country, traversing some of the wildest forests to get exclusive footage of unbelievably close encounters with animals in their natural habitats.

The Great Escape – Based on true events, this show takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history.

Stories By Rabindranath Tagore – Ace director Anurag Basu presents a cinematic interpretation of Tagore's stories and characters, transporting the audience to a less complicated world filled with far more appeal and beauty.

Ekaant – The show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of historic sites like palaces and deserted forts, near some of the most populated places.

January 5, 2020
EPIC Channel and Amar Chitra Katha announce content collaboration

MUMBAI: EPIC – India’s Storytellers and a showcase for the best India-centric content, announced a content partnership with Amar Chitra Katha – the custodians of India's greatest stories. As part of the collaboration between two of India’s most popular storytellers, the tales from ACK Media and Tinkle on history, folklore, science, heritage, and culture will be made available on EPIC channel and on the channel’s premium video-on-demand platform EPIC On. The EPIC On app is available across several partnered platforms including App Store, Play Store, Fire TV Stick, Android TV, Apple TV, and Xiaomi’s MI TV.

ACK Media is the creator of several evergreen characters, and series and includes classics like ‘Suppandi & Friends Animated Series’ & ‘Anu Club – Where Learning Meets Fun’. These shows cover a wide array of subjects in a relatable Indian setting that is the hallmark of both brands. The collaboration will also include original ACK Stories as short motion-comics episodes that celebrate India’s greatest stories around our legacy, history, and mythology. The partnership is also aimed at exploring newer formats to build upon the existing vast content bank and IPs of EPIC and Amar Chitra Katha while also synergizing to create original content.

Commenting on the association, Epic On Content & Programming Head Akul Tripathi said, “EPIC has always been driven by its goal of showcasing India through unique stories that celebrate the country. Amar Chitra Katha is a legacy and part of every Indian’s childhood. The spirit of both brands are in sync, and the association is a symbiotic, natural progression that opens the door for several interesting opportunities.”

Commenting on the association, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. President Preeti Vyas said, “Amar Chitra Katha is thrilled to announce its association with EPIC. Both Amar Chitra Katha and EPIC share a common set of core values based on a deep and fierce love for Indian stories, history and culture. We begin our association with content from our popular series Suppandi and Friends, Anu Club and Amar Chitra Katha Stories being hosted on the EPIC On App and look forward to more exciting projects in the near future”

November 14, 2019