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  • FX and FX HD to air ‘House M.D.’

    FX and FX HD to air ‘House M.D.’

    MUMBAI: FX, the English entertainment channel, is known for showcasing some of the most iconic and critically-acclaimed edge-of-seat content. Upping its game this New Year, the channel is all-set to premiere one of the greatest dramas of all time House M.D. Premiering on 13 January 2016; the show will air on FX and FX HD starting with the very first season, Season 1 down to its final Season 8 every day from Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

     

     House M.D. is a highly acclaimed American medical drama television series. Doctor Gregory House played by famous British actor, writer, director, musician, singer, comedian, and author, Hugh Laurie. Prior to House, Hugh Laurie had made his mark as an actor and comedian with Fry & Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster and few big screen appearances including Stuart Little. But it was through House that he skyrocketed to fame.  Doctor House is the one and only character on global television who everyone across the world loves to hate. This is because he is brilliant – a pure genius and extremely charming in his own fundamentally arrogant and cranky way. He is not just any ordinary doctor fighting off patients’ illnesses. He takes up medical cases that only prove to be the rarest and most interesting to him. Gregory House is considered to be one of the most well written characters of a television series and House M.D. went on to become the most watched television series globally in 2008. The show won numerous renowned awards including five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Peabody Award, and nine People’s Choice Awards.

     

     The series trails Doctor House as he leads an elite medical team to solve bizarre illnesses and save lives despite his own constant physical pain. In the series’ first episode of the very first season, Doctor Gregory House and his choicest team of young medical experts rush to save the life of a kindergarten teacher who starts speaking gibberish and passes out in front of her class. What initially looks like a possible case of brain tumour, the patient does not respond to treatment leaving House and his team to engage in a risky trail-and-error approach to her case. Will House be able to find out what is wrong and in time?

  • Vh1 geared up for 43 Annual American Music Awards

    Vh1 geared up for 43 Annual American Music Awards

    MUMBAI: Vh1 is all set to showcase the best of international music at the much-awaited 43 Annual American Music Awards. The glamorous evening will air on 23 November 2015 at 9 pm.

     

    The 43 Annual American Music Awards 2015 will honour the hits from across genres. Nomination categories this year comprise of best pop/rock, country, rap/hip-hop, soul/r&b, alternative rock, adult contemporary, latin, contemporary inspirational, electronic dance music, as well as categories for top soundtrack, new artist of the year, artist of the year and singer of the year.

     

    “Keeping with the momentum of the international awards fever, we take pride in showcasing the American Music Awards once again. With the belief in showcasing only the best music & international lifestyle content for our viewers, we are delighted to present yet another grand edition of one of the biggest music nights in the world”, asserted Viacom18 EVP and Head English & Youth cluster Ferzad Palia.

     

    This year, heart-throb Taylor Swift leads the nominations race with six nominations, followed by Ed Sheeran and The Weekend with five nominations each. Last year’s lead Iggy Azalea as well as Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj and Meghan Trainor each have been nominated for three categories. 

     

    Viewers are in for a double treat as vivacious and glamorous Jennifer Lopez will set the stage of fire with her hosting and sizzling performance. Paying tribute to today’s most influential and iconic artists, the American Music Awards feature over 16 electrifying performances from today’s hottest artists such as 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez, One Direction and many more.

     

    The American Music Awards is part of an illustrious award show line up aired on Vh1 like The Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Video Music Awards and Europe Music Awards.

  • Ricky Gervais to return as host of Golden Globe Awards

    Ricky Gervais to return as host of Golden Globe Awards

    MUMBAI: Returning to the same stage where he brought his acerbic sense of humor to Hollywood, Ricky Gervais has been named host of the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, set for 10 January, 2016.

     
    The three-hour ceremony serves as the official kick-off to awards season and will be aired live on NBC in the US.

     
    “We’re excited to have Ricky Gervais back to host the most enjoyable awards show of the season in his own inimitable way. Disarming and surprising, Ricky is ready to honor – and send up – the best work of the year in film and television. Fasten your seats belts,” said NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt.

    “Ricky Gervais left us with a lasting impression and we are thrilled to have him back in our show as we honor the best in film and television. His off-the-cuff wit and quirky charm will surely have the room and audiences around the world at the edge of their seats,” said Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Lorenzo Soria. 

    “What will he say? What will he do? We can’t wait to find out, and we are so happy that he’s back!,” said 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards executive producer and dick clark productions EVP – television Barry Adelman.

    Gervais hosted the Globes for three consecutive years (2010-12) when the network registered ratings gains from the previous two telecasts. Over that 2010-12 span, the Golden Globes averaged a 5.2 rating in the 18-49 demo and 17 million viewers overall, which was a six per cent increase from the 2009 telecast in the demo and 14 per cent or 2.1 million persons in total viewers (17 million vs. 14.9 million).

    A winner of seven BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes and two Emmys, Gervais remains one of the most talented and respected comedian-actors working today. He created and currently stars in the Netflix series Derek, for which he has been Emmy nominated for two consecutive years.

    Gervais first introduced himself to global audiences with his 2001 British TV hit The Office, in which he starred as his tragic creation, David Brent. He has also starred in shows like Extras, Life’s Too Short and The Ricky Gervais Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Louie, Sesame Street, The Simpsons and Family Guy.

     
    On the film side, Gervais co-starred in several features, including the Night at the Museum franchise, Muppets Most Wanted, Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying, and is currently putting final touches to Special Correspondents, which he wrote and co-directed.

    As a stand-up comedian, Gervais has sold over two million tickets in arenas around the world. He is also the author of the popular children’s book series Flanimals.

    Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on 10 December. Winners in 25 categories – 14 in film and 11 in television – are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

    Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards include both motion picture and television achievements.

  • PVR Director’s Rare romances with ‘Her’ this Valentine’s Day

    PVR Director’s Rare romances with ‘Her’ this Valentine’s Day

    NEW DELHI: PVR Cinemas, the largest cinema exhibition company in India releases ‘HER’ this Valentine’s Day under its Director’s Rare banner. The movie has been critically acclaimed with 5 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. PVR Director’s Rare is the limited release arm of PVR Group and works as a spring board to support the theatrical release of critically acclaimed cinema from across the world and niche content.

    Under its banner, Director’s Rare now offers an eclectic mix of Indian Indies, international Indies, cult classics, short film packages and avant grade documentaries. Director Spike Jonze’s ‘HER’ releasing on 14th February in India is yet another movie which has been acclaimed universally, for its direction, screenplay, and exceptional performances exhibited by the actors.

    The film revolves around a man who becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user. The movie depicts a state of pleasure in a unique way offering audiences fresh insights on romance.

     
    Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR said, “With the gradual shift towards appreciating content led movies, we feel extremely happy to bring this movie under our Director’s Rare banner. Over the years, our audience has evolved and enjoys watching movies like Moonrise Kingdom, Fire in the Blood, Amour, Fruitvale Station, Inside Llewyn Davis and more”.

    He further adds, “On this occasion of Valentine’s Day, PVR brings a “sweet, soulful and smart” movie, expressing human relationships in the era of modern times. We hope to entertainour audience with many such movies and are hopeful that our efforts to offer meaningful cinema are successful.”

    The movie display various shades of love, friendship, needs and desires phenomenally. ‘HER’ has been nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture and has also been the winner for the best screenplay at the recently held Golden Globe Awards.

    The movie will be released on 14th February’2014 across cities like Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    About Director’s Rare Film Banner: PVR Director’s Rare is the limited release arm of PVR Group and works as a spring board to support the theatrical release of critically acclaimed cinema from across the world and niche content.  Launched in October 2011 PVR Director’s Rare has been involved with the theatrical release of more than 50 films which includes an eclectic mix of Indian indies, international indies, cult classics, short film packages and avant grade documentaries. Upcoming line up includes Academy nominated Nebraska, August Osage County, The Butler, The Grandmaster, Nishtha Jain’s multiple award winning documentary Gulabi Gang etc.

    About PVR Limited: PVR is the largest and the most premium film entertainment company in India. It is listed as India’s Most Trusted and Most Attractive brand – The Brand Trust Report, 2013 in the Category of Entertainment and Display. PVR is currently amongst the top 10 cinema companies in the world with respect to the terms of admissions per screen, entering the World Economic Forum’s List of Fastest-Growing ‘Global Growth Companies’. The brand currently operates a cinema circuit comprising 417 screens in 96 cinemas in 40 cities in India.

    The company acquired the Cinemax properties in 2012 and currently serves 65 million patrons at PAN India level. From PVR’s Gold Class and Mainstream Cinemas to Director’s Cut, PVR has made exceptional technology like the IMAX® and the ECX (Enhanced Cinema Experience) accessible to its audience. PVR as a brand is known for cultivating and spreading international movie culture countrywide and supports independent filmmakers under the banner of ‘Directors Rare’.

    PVR Ltd, the integrated ‘film and retail brand’ has PVR Cinemas as its major subsidiary. Its other two subsidiaries are PVR Leisure and PVR Pictures. PVR Leisure focuses on rolling out F&B and retail entertainment concepts. It’s one of a kind venture, ‘PVR BluO’ is the largest bowling chain in India comprising of 135 cosmic bowling lanes which spreads across 6 centers. PVR Leisure’s first casual dining concept ‘Mistral’ is another venture that offers patrons a high quality experience. Adding to the portfolio, PVR Pictures has been a prolific distributor of non-studio/ independent international films in India for many years.

    For any further information, please refer to the enclosed ink http://www.pvrcinemas.com/corporate/about-us.aspx

     

    For any media query please contact:Avian Media Silky Chopra/ Kanika Berry / Chinmoyee Kalita
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  • Golden Globe Awards high on entertainment

    Golden Globe Awards high on entertainment

    MUMBAI: The irreverence and the humour that actors Tina Fey and Amy Poehler brought on stage while hosting last year’s Golden Globe Awards, almost everybody fell for them. While they took funny pot shots at the people from the industry, they also made sure that the audience doesn’t feel left out. And when they were such a hit last time, it only made sense to bring them back to host this year’s edition of the Awards that was telecast today morning.

     

    “Welcome to the 71st annual Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ Golden Globe Awards,” proclaims Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation) along with her co-host Tina Fey (30 Rock) while opening the award ceremony. The two actresses were on a roll at the stage. As the hosts of the award show, they even got away by calling Matt Damon a “garbage person”. The hosts also had quite a few insightful theories, one being “the story of how George Clooney would rather float away into space and die than spend one more minute with a woman his own age”.

     

    One of the most rib-tickling jibe was when Tom Hanks was deliberately pronounced Tam Honks, highlighting all the difficult nominees’ names. On the film adaptation of the critically acclaimed play, August: Osage County, Fey said, this proves that there are still great parts in Hollywood for Meryl Streeps over 60.

     

    Another victim of their mockery was the former Seinfeld actress, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, just because she was sitting “with the movie crowd”. “Hi Julia, you know us from TV.” Cut to Julia smoking an e-cigarette in sunglasses and shoving away Reese Witherspoon, who’s trying to take a photo with her, Amy says, “She has really changed!” to which Tina quickly reverts, “She’s gross.”

     

    Later in the broadcast, Fey and Poehler called Louis-Dreyfus out for “slithering back over to the TV section,” as the camera panned to the Veep star shoveling a hot dog into her mouth. Since Matthew McConaughey had to lose 45 pounds to star in Dallas Buyers Club, Fey announced to the audience that, “he lost 45 pounds, or what actresses call, being in a movie.”

     

    The award ceremony proceeded with the announcement of Jacqueline Bisset as the winner for the supporting actress in a series, miniseries or TV movie award for her role as Lady Lavinia Cremone in Stephen Poliakoff’s Dancing on the Edge. In the same category of a series, miniseries or television movie, Elizabeth Moss took home the Globe for Best Actress for Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake, while Michael Douglas took away the Best Actor award for portraying piano prodigy Liberace in the HBO Original film, Behind the Candelabra. Behind the Candelabra also won the Best Miniseries or Best Television Film award.

     

    Saturday Night Live’s former cast mate, Andy Samberg won the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy series for the freshman comedy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Amy Poehler, much to the host’s surprise, won the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy series for her role in Parks & Recreation for the first time after having been nominated thrice for the same role, leaving her completely stunned while receiving the Globe, which resulted in her repeating the fact that she can’t believe she won, she’s never won anything.

     

    Also, taking home the Best Actor in Drama Series award for the first time, have having been nominated multiple times was Bryan Cranston for his portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad. The cult blockbuster also scored the Best Drama Series title.

     

    American Hustle tops the film awards with three wins, including the Best Motion Picture – musical or comedy. Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence won the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical of Comedy respectively.

     

    Dallas Buyers’ Club quickly followed suit with two wins, one for Matthew McConaughey as the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, while his co-star Jared Leto won the Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture award.

     

  • VH1 to air Golden Globe Awards

    VH1 to air Golden Globe Awards

     

    MUMBAI: The youth entertainment channel, Vh1, is all set to entertain its audiences with Golden Globe awards.
     

    The 71st edition of the awards honouring achievements in the film and television industry, both domestic and abroad, will take the center stage on the channel on 13 January at 6.30 am with a prime time repeat at 9 pm. The show is presented by Garnier Men.

     

    Viacom 18 SVP and business head, English entertainment Ferzad Palia said: “Over the years, Vh1 has given its audiences the best of international entertainment. We look forward to captivating the viewers with the live telecast of the first award ceremony of the year – the Golden Globes and I am sure the viewers will thoroughly enjoy watching the who’s who of Hollywood on the channel. There couldn’t have been a better start to the year”.

     

    Last year’s Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be seen as hosts again. The nomination line-up of each category has artists like Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet, Tom Hanks, Christian Bale, Meryl Streep amongst others.
     

    The award recognises achievements in 25 categories; 14 in motion pictures and 11 in television.

  • Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and other female duos to host Emmys

    Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and other female duos to host Emmys

    MUMBAI: Following their turn as hosts of this year’s Golden Globe Awards, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are joining forces again as presenters for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, along with three other pairs of female leads.

    The other presenters include Scandal’s Kerry Washington, who is paired with Diahann Carroll, currently starring in the drama White Collar. Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) and Emily Deschanel (Bones) will share the Emmy stage as well. Four-time Emmy Award winner Allison Janney, along with Anna Faris, who both star in the new CBS comedy Mom, will also present at the awards.

  • ‘Argo’, ‘Les Miserables’ triumph at Golden Globe Awards

    ‘Argo’, ‘Les Miserables’ triumph at Golden Globe Awards

    MUMBAI: ‘Argo‘ and ‘Les Miserables‘ were the two big winners at the 70th edition of the Golden Globe Awards. They won Best Picture for a drama and musical/comedy respectively.

    Ben Affleck also won an award for directing. In his acceptance speech, he congratulated directors both nominated and not nominated. He will not win an Oscar for directing though as he not been nominated. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) which organises the Golden Globe Awards also appreciated ‘Django Unchained‘. Quentin Tarantino won for his screenplay while Christoph Waltz won a Golden Globe for Supporting Actor.

    ‘Lincoln‘ which had seven nominations won just one award for its lead actor in a drama Daniel Day Lewis. On the comedy side Hugh Jackman won for ‘Les Miserables‘. As far as actress was concerned Jessica Chastain won for ‘Zero Dark Thirty‘ the film about America hunting down Osama Bin Laden. On the comedy side Jennifer Lawrence won for ‘Silver Linings Playbook‘.

  • Two films shot in India nominated for Golden Globe Awards

    Two films shot in India nominated for Golden Globe Awards

    MUMBAI: Two films that were shot in India have been nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.

    The show is organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and takes place next month at the Beverly Hilton.

    ‘Life of Pi‘ directed by Ang Lee and shot in Pondicherry was nominated for best picture drama among other nods. Its competition includes ‘Lincoln‘ which got the most number of nominations – seven.

    Lee said, “I am deeply honored and grateful to the HFPA for these very generous nominations. Making ‘Life of Pi‘ was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. I am proud of the film we all made and it is wonderful to get this recognition.”

    In the same category getting a much needed boost was Quentin Tarantino‘s ‘Django Unchained‘ which got five nominations along with Ben Afflecks Argo. ‘Zero dark Thirty‘ also features in the best picture list. Missing from the list, however, is ‘Beasts Of the Southern Wild‘ which was completely ignored.

    ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel‘, which was filmed in Rajasthan, got a nomination for best picture comedy or musical. Competing in hat category is ‘Silver Lining‘s Playbook‘ and the musical ‘Les Miserables‘. What is a surprise though is that neither of those two films‘ directors David O Russell and Tom Hooper were nominated.

    A surprise nomination for best picture comedy is ‘Salmon Fishing In The Yemen‘. Its two stars, Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor, have also been nominated. ‘Moonrise Kingdom has also been nominated for best picture comedy or musical. Paul Thomas AAnderson‘s The Master got a boost with its three stars getting nominated.

    But it is Lincoln that is faring the best in terms of nominations in different awards so far. Earlier it got 13 nominations from the broadcast film critics Association, an all time record. Oscar ballots have to be submitted in a few days time and it will be interesting to see how the nominations at these different awards influence voters.

  • Films shot in India nominated for Golden Globe Awards

    Films shot in India nominated for Golden Globe Awards

    MUMBAI: Two films that were shot in India have been nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards. The show is organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and takes place next month at the Beverly Hilton.

    ‘Life of Pi‘ directed by Ang Lee which was shot in Pondicherry was nominated for best picture drama among other nods. Its competition includes ‘Lincoln‘ which got the most number of nominations – seven. In the same category, getting a much needed boost was Quentin Tarantino‘s ‘Django Unchained‘ which got five nominations along with Ben Afflecks Argo. ‘Zero dark Thirty‘ a critics favourite also features in the best picture list. Missing from the list is ‘Beasts Of the Southern Wild‘ which was completely ignored.

    ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel‘ which was filmed in Rajasthan got a nomination for best picture comedy or musical. But the winner in that category is likely to be either ‘Silver Lining‘s Playbook‘ or the musical ‘Les Miserables‘. What is a surprise though is that neither of those two films‘ directors David O Russell and Tom Hooper were nominated. A surprise nomination for best picture comedy is ‘Salmon Fishing In The Yemen‘. Its two stars Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor have also been nominated. ‘Moonrise Kingdom has also been nominated for best picture comedy or musical. Paul Thomas AAnderson‘s The Master got a boost with its three stars getting nominated.