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  • Vh1 to air Grammys, Beyoncé leads: pub screenings in 12 cities

    MUMBAI: This February, Vh1, India’s leading international music channel, continues the award fever in India with a month long celebration of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, on air and on ground. The biggest names in the industry will unite to recognize and celebrate the best of 2016 at Staples Center, Los Angeles on 13 February 7:30am onwards with a primetime repeat at 9pm. The viewers will get to watch the most anticipated performances and inspiring victory speeches exclusively on Vh1, India’s preferred destination for International music & pop culture.

    This year, Beyoncé leads the pack with nine nominations, making it a total of 62 Grammy nominations across her career in the music industry, and with 20 wins already in her pocket! Drake, Rihanna, and Kanye West follow soon after, with eight nominations each, trailed by Chance the Rapper with seven and Adele and Twenty One Pilots with five nods each. This year also marks Demi Lovato’s debut in the race to win the coveted award with her first-ever Grammy nomination.

    The awards, this year, will be compered by James Corden, host of the Late Late Show, following the legacy of his predecessors, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, and the likes.

    In addition to the exclusive telecast, you can also catch the Grammys across 12 cities at Vh1 screenings at popular pubs, bars and restaurants along with special screenings at JCB and Golds Gym.

    Even the millennials are in for a treat as Vh1 is organizing special Grammy breakfast parties just for them. The celebrations don’t end there, as Vh1 and NEXA Music Lounge have given one of Vh1’s many viewers a chance to attend the ceremony live in Los Angeles through the Nexa Music Lounge presents Vh1 Grammy’s Super Access.

    Commenting on the telecast of the Annual Grammy Awards, Viacom18 programming head – English entertainment Hashim D’souza shared, “We are excited and proud to be the Nation’s premier destination for international Pop culture, and with the Annual Grammy Awards we aim to reiterate our stand as India’s go-to destination for international music and entertainment. Along with bringing quality international content to India, we are also excited to provide a money can’t buy experience by sending one lucky winner to attend the Grammys like a VIP. This year our awards season kicked off with a phenomenal response to the Golden Globe Awards and with 2017 Grammys we hope to take it up a notch by integrating live viewer reactions on-air.”

    The annual Grammy Awards are a part of an extravagant award show line-up that airs exclusively on Vh1 which includes the Annual Billboard Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, Video Music Awards and Europe Music Awards. This stellar line-up follows the successful live telecast of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai last year, reiterating Vh1’s unchallenged leadership and innovation benchmark in the country.

  • Golden Globe Awards live on Vh1, Colors Infinity & Comedy Central

    Golden Globe Awards live on Vh1, Colors Infinity & Comedy Central

    MUMBAI: Watch the finest from the American TV and Film industry collectively hold their breath as they compete for the most coveted awards in the business, the 74 Golden Globe Awards. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on 9 January on Vh1, Colors Infinity and Comedy Central.

    This year, in the films category, La La Land is leading the pack with seven nominations, Moonlight follows soon after, scoring six, trailed by Manchester by the Sea with five nods. While the TV category is, unsurprisingly, dominated by The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, there are a few additions to the list, of shows that premiered this year like This Is Us, Westworld and Stranger Things.

    “We are thrilled to kick start this year with one of the most prestigious awards, airing simultaneously across all our English Entertainment channels. This ecstatic mix of lauded TV shows, movies and music, makes the Golden Globe Awards so exciting that we take immense pleasure in bringing this to our viewers, year on year,” said Viacom18 English Entertainment programming head Hashim D’Souza.

    The awards will be compered by the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, following the legacy of Ricky Gervais, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey.

    While the Golden Globe Awards have previously aired five times on Vh1, this is the second consecutive year of its simulcast on Colors Infinity and Comedy Central.

    The Golden Globe Awards is a part of an extravagant award show line-up aired live on Vh1 which includes the Annual Billboard Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Annual Grammy Awards, Video Music Awards and Europe Music Awards.

  • Golden Globe Awards live on Vh1, Colors Infinity & Comedy Central

    Golden Globe Awards live on Vh1, Colors Infinity & Comedy Central

    MUMBAI: Watch the finest from the American TV and Film industry collectively hold their breath as they compete for the most coveted awards in the business, the 74 Golden Globe Awards. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on 9 January on Vh1, Colors Infinity and Comedy Central.

    This year, in the films category, La La Land is leading the pack with seven nominations, Moonlight follows soon after, scoring six, trailed by Manchester by the Sea with five nods. While the TV category is, unsurprisingly, dominated by The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, there are a few additions to the list, of shows that premiered this year like This Is Us, Westworld and Stranger Things.

    “We are thrilled to kick start this year with one of the most prestigious awards, airing simultaneously across all our English Entertainment channels. This ecstatic mix of lauded TV shows, movies and music, makes the Golden Globe Awards so exciting that we take immense pleasure in bringing this to our viewers, year on year,” said Viacom18 English Entertainment programming head Hashim D’Souza.

    The awards will be compered by the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, following the legacy of Ricky Gervais, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey.

    While the Golden Globe Awards have previously aired five times on Vh1, this is the second consecutive year of its simulcast on Colors Infinity and Comedy Central.

    The Golden Globe Awards is a part of an extravagant award show line-up aired live on Vh1 which includes the Annual Billboard Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Annual Grammy Awards, Video Music Awards and Europe Music Awards.

  • Colors Infinity brings instant premieres

    Colors Infinity brings instant premieres

    MUMBAI: Colors Infinity is all set to ramp-up its programming with an explosive line-up of instant premieres. The channel will now bring a plethora of TV shows which will be aired within 12 hours of its US premiere.

    One of the most-awaited show The Flash is coming with its third season starring Tom Felton. The new line-up will ramp the existing roster further, which boasts of globally acclaimed shows like Grimm, Nashville, Blindspot, Notorious The Last Ship, Lucifer , The Stage, Vogue BFFs, etc.

    “This is a fast-moving era where access to everything is merely one click away. We have now grown our Instant Premiere line-up with newer, cutting-edge shows,” said Viacom18 English entertainment programming head Hashim D’Souza.

    In addition to these, the channel will also cater to a gamut of audience preferences of genres like action, thriller and sci-fi. Expanding the concept of Essential Viewing, the channel will bring back shows like Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Notorious, Pure Genius, Frequency, Timeless, etc.

    The channel will air Notorious which will give a provocative look at the unique, sexy, and dangerous interplay of criminal law and the media where a charismatic defense attorney and a powerhouse television producer work together to control the media following a high-profile incident. It will air every Friday at 8 pm.

    Set in London in a bleak and dystopian future, Timeless tells the story of Warren. He’s a hit-man who has been taken under the wing of the questionable business man, Sloane. Warren’s world changes forever one day when Sloane forced him to break one his rules which he always abides by. He then finds himself plunged into a world where all is not what it may seem. He suddenly has the power to travel back in time to wrong the rights of the past. But as events unfold, Warren must soon face a terrible conundrum. The show will broadcast every Tuesday at 8 pm.

    The Super hero Barry is back in action to save the world from Zoom.The Flash will make its way to the TV screens every Wednesday at 7 pm. The instant premiere of Arrow season 5 will air from 6 October at 7 pm.

    Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 will premiere on 14 October 7 pm onwards whereas Frequency, the thriller drama that envisages through time as Raimy creates ripples in the past, changing the present in unforeseen ways will air from 10 October 7 pm onwards. Pure Genius is set for a release on 31 October from 8 pm.

  • Colors Infinity brings instant premieres

    Colors Infinity brings instant premieres

    MUMBAI: Colors Infinity is all set to ramp-up its programming with an explosive line-up of instant premieres. The channel will now bring a plethora of TV shows which will be aired within 12 hours of its US premiere.

    One of the most-awaited show The Flash is coming with its third season starring Tom Felton. The new line-up will ramp the existing roster further, which boasts of globally acclaimed shows like Grimm, Nashville, Blindspot, Notorious The Last Ship, Lucifer , The Stage, Vogue BFFs, etc.

    “This is a fast-moving era where access to everything is merely one click away. We have now grown our Instant Premiere line-up with newer, cutting-edge shows,” said Viacom18 English entertainment programming head Hashim D’Souza.

    In addition to these, the channel will also cater to a gamut of audience preferences of genres like action, thriller and sci-fi. Expanding the concept of Essential Viewing, the channel will bring back shows like Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Notorious, Pure Genius, Frequency, Timeless, etc.

    The channel will air Notorious which will give a provocative look at the unique, sexy, and dangerous interplay of criminal law and the media where a charismatic defense attorney and a powerhouse television producer work together to control the media following a high-profile incident. It will air every Friday at 8 pm.

    Set in London in a bleak and dystopian future, Timeless tells the story of Warren. He’s a hit-man who has been taken under the wing of the questionable business man, Sloane. Warren’s world changes forever one day when Sloane forced him to break one his rules which he always abides by. He then finds himself plunged into a world where all is not what it may seem. He suddenly has the power to travel back in time to wrong the rights of the past. But as events unfold, Warren must soon face a terrible conundrum. The show will broadcast every Tuesday at 8 pm.

    The Super hero Barry is back in action to save the world from Zoom.The Flash will make its way to the TV screens every Wednesday at 7 pm. The instant premiere of Arrow season 5 will air from 6 October at 7 pm.

    Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 will premiere on 14 October 7 pm onwards whereas Frequency, the thriller drama that envisages through time as Raimy creates ripples in the past, changing the present in unforeseen ways will air from 10 October 7 pm onwards. Pure Genius is set for a release on 31 October from 8 pm.

  • Comedy Central updates Diwali schedule; adds films

    Comedy Central updates Diwali schedule; adds films

    MUMBAI: Comedy Central is all geared to take the viewers on a laughter riot with its new line-up. In a first of its kind initiative, the channel, apart from its remarkable shows, will air stunning movies. Apart from all-time-favorites-F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Mom, Community, The Mindy Project, Awkward, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon- shows like The Detour, Crowded, Man with a Plan, The Great Indoors, etc will be also be added to the line-up.

    New seasons will be added for the shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dr. Ken, and The Graham Norton Show.

    CC Blockbustered, the channel’s movie slot, has an electrifying movie line-up with Grown Ups 2, The Ugly Truth, Sleepless in Seattle, Anger Management, Bewitched, etc. The films would air on Sunday afternoons 12 pm onwards, with a primetime repeat at 9 pm.

    “We have received terrific responses from our viewers in the past, proving time and again, that Comedy Central is, in fact, their Happy Place! We’ve decided to enter October with some fantastic watch with the world shows and some all-time favorites. We’ve also decided to amplify our engagement with our viewers through their most loved movies. By introducing these blockbusters in our line-up, we aim to continue to spread more happiness and cheer,” said Viacom18 youth and English entertainment head of programming Hashim D’Souza.

    The channel will air the fourth season of cop show Brooklyn Nine-Nine on 1 October at 8 pm followed by second season of Dr Ken, a multi camera sitcom based on his experience as a doctor prior to becoming a stand-up comedian at 8:30 pm. The 20th season of The Graham Norton Show, a British comedy celebrity chat show will be aired on 8 October at 10 pm. Matt LeBlanc’s comedy series Man with a Plan will be premiered on 29 October at 9 pm. Following that will be Joel McHales’ The Great Indoors which is based around the online team of so-called journalists at 9:30 pm.

    The on-road comedy series The Detour will be premiered on 5 October at 10 pm, while the American sitcom Crowded will be broadcasted on 14 October at 10.30 pm. The Mindy Project season 1 to 4 will be makes its way back to the channel and will be premiered from 19 October 9 pm. Season 1-5 of Awkward will be aired at 9:30 pm whereas The Jim Gaffigan Show will air at 10 pm.

    The channel’s festival special programming for Diwali will be celebrated with shows like The Carmichael Show on 29 and 30 October 4 pm onwards. Its Halloween special is wacked with the entire third season of Deadbeat on 31 October 10 am onwards.

  • Comedy Central updates Diwali schedule; adds films

    Comedy Central updates Diwali schedule; adds films

    MUMBAI: Comedy Central is all geared to take the viewers on a laughter riot with its new line-up. In a first of its kind initiative, the channel, apart from its remarkable shows, will air stunning movies. Apart from all-time-favorites-F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Mom, Community, The Mindy Project, Awkward, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon- shows like The Detour, Crowded, Man with a Plan, The Great Indoors, etc will be also be added to the line-up.

    New seasons will be added for the shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dr. Ken, and The Graham Norton Show.

    CC Blockbustered, the channel’s movie slot, has an electrifying movie line-up with Grown Ups 2, The Ugly Truth, Sleepless in Seattle, Anger Management, Bewitched, etc. The films would air on Sunday afternoons 12 pm onwards, with a primetime repeat at 9 pm.

    “We have received terrific responses from our viewers in the past, proving time and again, that Comedy Central is, in fact, their Happy Place! We’ve decided to enter October with some fantastic watch with the world shows and some all-time favorites. We’ve also decided to amplify our engagement with our viewers through their most loved movies. By introducing these blockbusters in our line-up, we aim to continue to spread more happiness and cheer,” said Viacom18 youth and English entertainment head of programming Hashim D’Souza.

    The channel will air the fourth season of cop show Brooklyn Nine-Nine on 1 October at 8 pm followed by second season of Dr Ken, a multi camera sitcom based on his experience as a doctor prior to becoming a stand-up comedian at 8:30 pm. The 20th season of The Graham Norton Show, a British comedy celebrity chat show will be aired on 8 October at 10 pm. Matt LeBlanc’s comedy series Man with a Plan will be premiered on 29 October at 9 pm. Following that will be Joel McHales’ The Great Indoors which is based around the online team of so-called journalists at 9:30 pm.

    The on-road comedy series The Detour will be premiered on 5 October at 10 pm, while the American sitcom Crowded will be broadcasted on 14 October at 10.30 pm. The Mindy Project season 1 to 4 will be makes its way back to the channel and will be premiered from 19 October 9 pm. Season 1-5 of Awkward will be aired at 9:30 pm whereas The Jim Gaffigan Show will air at 10 pm.

    The channel’s festival special programming for Diwali will be celebrated with shows like The Carmichael Show on 29 and 30 October 4 pm onwards. Its Halloween special is wacked with the entire third season of Deadbeat on 31 October 10 am onwards.

  • Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    MUMBAI: This week on Facebook Live, fans of the award-winning series MR. ROBOT witnessed a widespread global marketing stunt courtesy Colors Intinity. For the unique, coordinated campaign, the show’s iconic fsociety “hacked” the MR. ROBOT Facebook page between 1.30AM IST and 7.30PM IST on July 8, to issue a global message against Evil Corp and deliver rants from “fsociety members,” who subscribe to the group’s tenets and mission.

    The international movement kicked off in the United States and then rolled out across 12 countries including the U.K., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India — all of which will premiere Mr. Robot’s second season next week.

    While the distinct rants are tonally and thematically similar, each propaganda message was customized by country and delivered in the region’s native tongue. All rants began with the same declaration: “Brothers and sisters, we are fsociety,” an expression of their unified mission — and closed with their hope for the future, “Together we can build a new world where we are finally free.”

    Following each Facebook Live rant, a two minute clip from the series’ July 14 Season 2 premiere was unveiled to fans. The clip featured a flashback of stars Rami Malek and Martin Wallström minutes before their characters, Elliot and Tyrell Wellick, executed the five/nine hack on Evil Corp.

    Viacom18 programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Passionate fans around the globe have embraced the spirit of MR. ROBOT, and we were excited to have India as part of this phenomenon. The fan fervor and interest in the show inspired us to be part of this coordinated global campaign around the second season premiere. Adding to the excitement, week-on-week fans in India will get to watch their favorite show immediately after its US telecast through Instant Premiere on the channel starting with a 2-hour special premiere episode.”

    The multiple award-winning and critically acclaimed drama MR. ROBOT was one of the most buzzed about series of 2015. The second season of Mr. Robot is all set to premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 14 at 12 noon only on Colors Infinity.

  • Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    Colors Infinity takes Mr. Robot across 12 countries via Facebook Live

    MUMBAI: This week on Facebook Live, fans of the award-winning series MR. ROBOT witnessed a widespread global marketing stunt courtesy Colors Intinity. For the unique, coordinated campaign, the show’s iconic fsociety “hacked” the MR. ROBOT Facebook page between 1.30AM IST and 7.30PM IST on July 8, to issue a global message against Evil Corp and deliver rants from “fsociety members,” who subscribe to the group’s tenets and mission.

    The international movement kicked off in the United States and then rolled out across 12 countries including the U.K., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India — all of which will premiere Mr. Robot’s second season next week.

    While the distinct rants are tonally and thematically similar, each propaganda message was customized by country and delivered in the region’s native tongue. All rants began with the same declaration: “Brothers and sisters, we are fsociety,” an expression of their unified mission — and closed with their hope for the future, “Together we can build a new world where we are finally free.”

    Following each Facebook Live rant, a two minute clip from the series’ July 14 Season 2 premiere was unveiled to fans. The clip featured a flashback of stars Rami Malek and Martin Wallström minutes before their characters, Elliot and Tyrell Wellick, executed the five/nine hack on Evil Corp.

    Viacom18 programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “Passionate fans around the globe have embraced the spirit of MR. ROBOT, and we were excited to have India as part of this phenomenon. The fan fervor and interest in the show inspired us to be part of this coordinated global campaign around the second season premiere. Adding to the excitement, week-on-week fans in India will get to watch their favorite show immediately after its US telecast through Instant Premiere on the channel starting with a 2-hour special premiere episode.”

    The multiple award-winning and critically acclaimed drama MR. ROBOT was one of the most buzzed about series of 2015. The second season of Mr. Robot is all set to premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, July 14 at 12 noon only on Colors Infinity.

  • This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    MUMBAI: As we wait with baited breaths to bid adieu to the summer heat, Comedy Central is all set to recharge your minds with a splash of freshness! Making room for ‘new’, the channel has geared up with its refreshing rib-tickling line-up of new programming and newer seasons of your favorite comedy shows.

    Alongside the ongoing favorite F.R.I.E.N.D.S still continuing at 9pm, June will witness exciting season premieres of two new shows – Mom (Season 3) and Community (Season 1 & 2). In addition to the premieres, the channel has interesting programming in store for Dare Day on June 1st as well as Father’s Day on June 19th.

    “We have consistently aimed at offering the best of English Entertainment through our refreshed line-up.  This month, we are elated to bring to the viewers a fresh bouquet of latest seasons and special programming. With the newest line-up and best of comedy, we are sure to continue as the viewers’ #HappyPlace on television.” – Hashim D’Souza, Programming Head of English Entertainment, Viacom18

    This June, stay tuned to Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace for the best in comedy and non-stop laughter!

    Shows to watch out for:

    Mom (Season 3)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.00pm

    Mom revolves around Christy as she battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, living with her mother, Bonny, who is a recovering drug and alcohol addict herself. Christy turned a mother when she was 16. Her daughter Violet too is a teen mother. Awarded the Prism Awards for The Best Comedy Series, the show delves deep into real life issues such as alcoholism, teen pregnancy, cancer, homelessness, addiction and much more.
    Catch the gripping yet comic season premiere of Mom on 1st June at 10pm only on Comedy Central –Your #HappyPlace

    Community (Season 1 – 5)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.30pm

    Suspended from his job due to forgery, Jeff Winger is forced to enroll at Greendale Community College to earn a legitimate degree. A college full of diverse students with diverse temperaments adds more fun to the plot of Community. With a flamboyant dean, Craig Pelton, and his schemes to make the college seem more reputable, along with antics of their unhinged teacher Ben Chang, and a crush from his class, Britta Perry, lingering nearby with her friends, Jeff ends up learning a lot of the law, and otherwise.

    Don’t miss the exuberant season premiere of Community on 1st June at 10:30 PM only on Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace

    Father’s Day Special – The Jim Gaffigan Show, Seed

    Date: Sunday 19th June 2016 | Time: 10am onwards

    On a day when we celebrate every child’s first hero, Comedy Central nominates two unwitting candidates: a bartending sperm-donor and a stand-up comedian, father of five! Tune in to Comedy Central to watch more of Adam Korson and Jim Giffigan in their struggles of fatherhood that they experience in their own weird ways.