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  • What does the future hold for you? GoT on Star World Premiere HD at 10 pm today

    What does the future hold for you? GoT on Star World Premiere HD at 10 pm today

    MUMBAI: Winter is almost here, can you feel the chills? Yes, you guessed it right. The viewers will get to see the much anticipated Game Of Thrones season 6 today.

    Though, Hotstar screened GoT 6 yesterday in India simultaneously with the release of the show in the US. The fans in India could watch the uncensored ad-free first episode titled The Red Woman on Hotstar at 7:30 am on 25 April minutes after its US premiere.

    Hold on! All’s not lost yet. There is  good news for all those who have missed it. GoT season 6 will be premiered on 26 April at 10 pm on Star World Premiere HD.

    Although HBO has taken steps in recent years to combat its heavy illegal downloading problem, pirates appear to have continued to download the season 6 premiere of GoT much before its official release.

    TorrentFreak reported that there were more than a million downloads in half a day. People from all over the world grabbed a copy, with over 200,000 BitTorrent users actively sharing copies of the episode, a number that’s still rising. The initial numbers gives a picture that HBO’s GoT will continue its legacy of being one of the most pirated show of the year.

  • What does the future hold for you? GoT on Star World Premiere HD at 10 pm today

    What does the future hold for you? GoT on Star World Premiere HD at 10 pm today

    MUMBAI: Winter is almost here, can you feel the chills? Yes, you guessed it right. The viewers will get to see the much anticipated Game Of Thrones season 6 today.

    Though, Hotstar screened GoT 6 yesterday in India simultaneously with the release of the show in the US. The fans in India could watch the uncensored ad-free first episode titled The Red Woman on Hotstar at 7:30 am on 25 April minutes after its US premiere.

    Hold on! All’s not lost yet. There is  good news for all those who have missed it. GoT season 6 will be premiered on 26 April at 10 pm on Star World Premiere HD.

    Although HBO has taken steps in recent years to combat its heavy illegal downloading problem, pirates appear to have continued to download the season 6 premiere of GoT much before its official release.

    TorrentFreak reported that there were more than a million downloads in half a day. People from all over the world grabbed a copy, with over 200,000 BitTorrent users actively sharing copies of the episode, a number that’s still rising. The initial numbers gives a picture that HBO’s GoT will continue its legacy of being one of the most pirated show of the year.

  • BARC Week 11: Comedy Central rules EGEC; Zee Studio moves to third place in movies genre

    BARC Week 11: Comedy Central rules EGEC; Zee Studio moves to third place in movies genre

    The ‘happy place’ Comedy Central continued to dominate the English GEC space. Movies Now dominated the English movie genre. While Zee Studio climbed to third place. According to week 11 Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India data, the English GEC space observed a decline in the ratings.

    Meanwhile, the English movies space saw a mixed bag of ratings in this week’s data.

    English GEC

    Comedy Central witnessed a downfall in ratings but maintained its first position with 217 (‘000s) as compared to 302 (‘000s) in week 10. Star World toppled AXN securing the second position with 157 (‘000s) followed by AXN with 155 (‘000s). Zee Cafe with 133 (‘000s) and Colors Infinity SD with 59 (‘000s) secured the fourth and fifth position respectively.

    English Movies

    Movies Now continued at its number one spot observing an increase in the ratings with 4143 (‘000s) as compared to 2969 (‘000s) in week 10. Star Movies saw a decline in the ratings but maintained its second position with 2344 (‘000s). Zee Studio climbed up the row grabbing the third slot with 1727 (‘000s)  from fifh place in week 10, followed by Sony Pix at the fourth position with 1531 (‘000s).  HBO bagged the fifth position with 1475 (‘000s).

     

  • BARC Week 11: Comedy Central rules EGEC; Zee Studio moves to third place in movies genre

    BARC Week 11: Comedy Central rules EGEC; Zee Studio moves to third place in movies genre

    The ‘happy place’ Comedy Central continued to dominate the English GEC space. Movies Now dominated the English movie genre. While Zee Studio climbed to third place. According to week 11 Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India data, the English GEC space observed a decline in the ratings.

    Meanwhile, the English movies space saw a mixed bag of ratings in this week’s data.

    English GEC

    Comedy Central witnessed a downfall in ratings but maintained its first position with 217 (‘000s) as compared to 302 (‘000s) in week 10. Star World toppled AXN securing the second position with 157 (‘000s) followed by AXN with 155 (‘000s). Zee Cafe with 133 (‘000s) and Colors Infinity SD with 59 (‘000s) secured the fourth and fifth position respectively.

    English Movies

    Movies Now continued at its number one spot observing an increase in the ratings with 4143 (‘000s) as compared to 2969 (‘000s) in week 10. Star Movies saw a decline in the ratings but maintained its second position with 2344 (‘000s). Zee Studio climbed up the row grabbing the third slot with 1727 (‘000s)  from fifh place in week 10, followed by Sony Pix at the fourth position with 1531 (‘000s).  HBO bagged the fifth position with 1475 (‘000s).

     

  • Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    MUMBAI: Garry Emmanuel Shandling, the famous American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director has died at the age of 66. Born in Chicago, the comedian was known for his neurotic observational humour, particularly about romantic relationships and his lancing of showbiz in his inventive TV shows.

    Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera has confirmed his death but the cause of death was not mentioned.

    Shandling is best known for his work in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was created in 1986 and aired on premium cable satellite television network Showtime while The Larry Sanders Show was created in 1992 and aired on HBO. He was also a formidable host. Shandling hosted the Grammys in 1990, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.

    Shandling has won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998. During his three-decade career, Shandling was nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.

  • Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    MUMBAI: Garry Emmanuel Shandling, the famous American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director has died at the age of 66. Born in Chicago, the comedian was known for his neurotic observational humour, particularly about romantic relationships and his lancing of showbiz in his inventive TV shows.

    Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera has confirmed his death but the cause of death was not mentioned.

    Shandling is best known for his work in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was created in 1986 and aired on premium cable satellite television network Showtime while The Larry Sanders Show was created in 1992 and aired on HBO. He was also a formidable host. Shandling hosted the Grammys in 1990, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.

    Shandling has won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998. During his three-decade career, Shandling was nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.

  • Turner channels build buzz around ‘Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice’

    Turner channels build buzz around ‘Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice’

    MUMBAI: With the craziness surrounding the Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice movie which will hit the cinema halls on 25 March, Turner operated channels are pulling out all stops to make viewers a key part of the experience. The celebrations will kick-start with a competition to attend exclusive red carpet events in India and Europe. Winners will also get the opportunity to win exclusive merchandise.

    There is also a special treat for fan-boys and girls on Toonami, which will showcase special Batman and Superman movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:45 am. On the other hand, all of Turner’s kids channels- Cartoon Network, POGO and Toonami will also have special contests for the superhero fans that will help them win exclusive movie merchandise.

    Living up to its new brand philosophy #LikeNeverBefore, HBO will give the consumers once in a lifetime opportunity via its new mobile app. Viewers can download RUSHH, and can get a chance to enter a competition to win a chance to rub shoulders with celebrities on red-carpet premiere events in London, Delhi and Mumbai.

    WB channel will also air a spellbinding ‘choose your side’ teaser which will be promoted across social media and numerous digital platforms.

     

  • Turner channels build buzz around ‘Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice’

    Turner channels build buzz around ‘Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice’

    MUMBAI: With the craziness surrounding the Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice movie which will hit the cinema halls on 25 March, Turner operated channels are pulling out all stops to make viewers a key part of the experience. The celebrations will kick-start with a competition to attend exclusive red carpet events in India and Europe. Winners will also get the opportunity to win exclusive merchandise.

    There is also a special treat for fan-boys and girls on Toonami, which will showcase special Batman and Superman movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:45 am. On the other hand, all of Turner’s kids channels- Cartoon Network, POGO and Toonami will also have special contests for the superhero fans that will help them win exclusive movie merchandise.

    Living up to its new brand philosophy #LikeNeverBefore, HBO will give the consumers once in a lifetime opportunity via its new mobile app. Viewers can download RUSHH, and can get a chance to enter a competition to win a chance to rub shoulders with celebrities on red-carpet premiere events in London, Delhi and Mumbai.

    WB channel will also air a spellbinding ‘choose your side’ teaser which will be promoted across social media and numerous digital platforms.

     

  • BARC Week 10: English space sees a mix in ratings; Movies Now leads the English Movies space

    BARC Week 10: English space sees a mix in ratings; Movies Now leads the English Movies space

    MUMBAI:  All India data from week 10 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) indicates that the entire English genre saw a mix in ratings for the week. Movies Now toppled Star Movies, taking the number one position in the English movies genre whereas Comedy Central continued to lead the English entertainment space.

    English GEC

    Comedy Central took the first spot with an increase in ratings with 302 (‘000s) as compared to 296 (‘000s) in week 9. AXN climbed up the row bagging the second slot with 230 (‘000s). Star World grabbed the third position with 119 (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe with a decline in the viewership at the fourth place with 112 (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD secured its fifth berth with 63 (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Movies Now toppled Star Movies dominating the English movies space with 2969 (‘000s) followed by Star Movies at the second spot with 2720 (‘000s). HBO took the third spot with 1976 (‘000s). Sony Pix with 1356 (‘000s) and Zee Studio with 1280 (‘000s) grabbed the fourth and fifth position respectively.

  • BARC Week 10: English space sees a mix in ratings; Movies Now leads the English Movies space

    BARC Week 10: English space sees a mix in ratings; Movies Now leads the English Movies space

    MUMBAI:  All India data from week 10 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) indicates that the entire English genre saw a mix in ratings for the week. Movies Now toppled Star Movies, taking the number one position in the English movies genre whereas Comedy Central continued to lead the English entertainment space.

    English GEC

    Comedy Central took the first spot with an increase in ratings with 302 (‘000s) as compared to 296 (‘000s) in week 9. AXN climbed up the row bagging the second slot with 230 (‘000s). Star World grabbed the third position with 119 (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe with a decline in the viewership at the fourth place with 112 (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD secured its fifth berth with 63 (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Movies Now toppled Star Movies dominating the English movies space with 2969 (‘000s) followed by Star Movies at the second spot with 2720 (‘000s). HBO took the third spot with 1976 (‘000s). Sony Pix with 1356 (‘000s) and Zee Studio with 1280 (‘000s) grabbed the fourth and fifth position respectively.