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  • ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘ER’ in Asian adaptations

    ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘ER’ in Asian adaptations

    MUMBAI: Three scripted series from the Warner Bros portfolio, Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER, are set for local adaptations in Asia, with commissions and options secured in the Philippines, Thailand and India.

    Pretty Little Liars is currently in production in the Philippines. The 22-episode local version, produced by ABC Development Corporation, is due to debut on TV5 in April.

    In Thailand, Kantana Public Company is producing an 18-episode local adaptation of Gossip Girl. The first local adaptation of the series, Gossip Girl Acapulco, aired last year in Mexico and received well by all.

    ER has been optioned in India by Gold Television Network. A Colombian version of ER was announced at NATPE. The Indian adaptation will see famous Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla play the lead role.

    There is a significant increase in the number of Warner Bros’ scripted formats which have travelled successfully around the world and partnered with high caliber of production companies to bring its programs to the screen in Asia. Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER are all iconic Warner Bros. shows that have proved to be audience favorites in US and the production house is confident about its potential to equally entertain the audiences in the Philippines, Thailand and India.

     

  • Zee Cafe presents new reality show ‘The Cut’

    Zee Cafe presents new reality show ‘The Cut’

    MUMBAI: In addition to a host of reality TV series, Zee’s 24-hour English entertainment channel Zee Cafe announced the launch of a new reality show The Cut. It will be hosted by style icon Tommy Hilfiger and will hit Indian television on Friday 12 May at 9 pm.

    The first episode of the series will be presented commercial free and thus the title, The Cut – Uncut. Episodes span for an hour and will feature celebrity guests such as Jennifer Lopez, designer Karl Lagerfeld and Jamie-Lynn DiScala.

    The Cut features sixteen contestants competing for an opportunity to design their own collection under the Tommy Hilfiger label, earning a package worth $250,000. To accquire this, contestants must complete a series of tasks that showcase their design and business skills to prove their metal in the world of fashion.

    Zee Cafe showcases sitcoms, comedies, dramas, soaps, underworld masterpieces & blockbuster programmes. Other shows on the channel include Friends, Sopranos, America’s Next Top Model, ER, After Hours, Orange County and E! News.