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  • AXN enters English Ent Top 5, FYI TV18 Lifestyle hero

    MUMBAI: FX channel dropped out of the Top 5 English Entertainment channels’ list in BARC week 13 paving way for the entry of AXN. Players in the genre witnessed mixed ratings.

    According to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data, History TV18 dominated the Infotainment genre although there was a decrease in ratings. The other channels witnessed mixed ratings. 

    FYI TV18 emerged on the top of Lifestyle space where players observed mixed ratings this week.

    English Entertainment

    Zee Cafe with increased ratings dominated the genre with 366 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 340 Impressions (‘000s) last week.  Comedy Central bagged the second place with 219 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD pocketed the third position with 210 Impressions (‘000s) whereas AXN and Star World respectively bagged fourth place and fifth rank with 166 Impressions (‘000s) and 165 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Star Movies with low ratings dominated the genre with 2422 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 3242 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Movies Now came at the second spot with 2422 Impressions (‘000s). Sony Pix with 2383 Impressions (‘000s) took the third position followed by HBO at the fourth and Movies Now 2 at the fifth positions respectively with 1692 Impressions (‘000s) and 1624 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    History TV18 with a drop in ratings dominated the genre with 5762 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 6060 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel respectively took the second and third place with with 5300 Impressions (‘000s) and 3941 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet came at the fourth position with 3339 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Nat Geo Wild was at the fifth place with 2622 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle 

    FYI TV 18 with a hike in its ratings reigned in the genre with 1440 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 923 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Living Foodz stood at the second spot with 1259 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Fox Life with 1220 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food with 808 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 645 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • ‘Barbarians Rising’, Roman & Barbarian battle on History TV18

    ‘Barbarians Rising’, Roman & Barbarian battle on History TV18

    MUMBAI: A tyrannical empire. 700 long years of battle. History TV18 is all set to take the viewers to a world altering struggle for freedom. The channel will air Barbarians Rising, a story told from the perspective of the tribes named as Barbarians by the Romans. The show is an epic saga of the fall of the Roman Empire and will air from 28 January at 10 pm.

    The cast of Barbarians Rising consists of some familiar faces viewers have come across in popular television series Game of Thrones and Vikings. Ian Beattie plays a character called Varus whereas Jefferson Hall will also play a vital role in the show. Kerry Ingram plays a character called Hilde.

    Though considered as one of the greatest empires of all time, the Roman Empire was rather ruthless and brutal. To achieve total domination, the Romans blanket the ancient world in blood and tyranny, giving rise to barbarian rebellions. The 700 years long struggle ultimately led to the downfall of the monumental Roman Empire.

    The eight-episode docu-drama chronicles the rebellion undertaken by the outraged and subdued tribals to overthrow the brutish empire. The battle for supremacy results in the defeat of Rome before it becomes unstoppable.

    Barbarians Rising does not glorify the Romans but talks about the heroic struggle launched by 9 fierce warriors including Hannibal, Spartacus, Arminius, Boudica and Attila alongside an eclectic group of experts and contributors. These iconic men and women believed in breaking the Roman shackles binding their communities and living as free folks or die trying.

  • ‘Barbarians Rising’, Roman & Barbarian battle on History TV18

    ‘Barbarians Rising’, Roman & Barbarian battle on History TV18

    MUMBAI: A tyrannical empire. 700 long years of battle. History TV18 is all set to take the viewers to a world altering struggle for freedom. The channel will air Barbarians Rising, a story told from the perspective of the tribes named as Barbarians by the Romans. The show is an epic saga of the fall of the Roman Empire and will air from 28 January at 10 pm.

    The cast of Barbarians Rising consists of some familiar faces viewers have come across in popular television series Game of Thrones and Vikings. Ian Beattie plays a character called Varus whereas Jefferson Hall will also play a vital role in the show. Kerry Ingram plays a character called Hilde.

    Though considered as one of the greatest empires of all time, the Roman Empire was rather ruthless and brutal. To achieve total domination, the Romans blanket the ancient world in blood and tyranny, giving rise to barbarian rebellions. The 700 years long struggle ultimately led to the downfall of the monumental Roman Empire.

    The eight-episode docu-drama chronicles the rebellion undertaken by the outraged and subdued tribals to overthrow the brutish empire. The battle for supremacy results in the defeat of Rome before it becomes unstoppable.

    Barbarians Rising does not glorify the Romans but talks about the heroic struggle launched by 9 fierce warriors including Hannibal, Spartacus, Arminius, Boudica and Attila alongside an eclectic group of experts and contributors. These iconic men and women believed in breaking the Roman shackles binding their communities and living as free folks or die trying.

  • ‘The Bible’ on History TV18 from 24 December

    ‘The Bible’ on History TV18 from 24 December

    MUMBAI: With Christmas around the corner, History TV18 is all set to enthrall its audience with The Bible. Starting from 24 December at 9 pm, the channel will telecast stories from the Bible, revealing insights into the iconic characters of the Bible.

    This 10-part miniseries will feature some of the best-known stories ever written from Noah’s Ark to the Exodus, and the life and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the Bible.

    The series brings fresh life to the world’s best known book. Instead of presenting the Bible’s epic tales through the lens of faith or religion, this event series immerses the viewer in the stories in a new way. It is told in the first person, from the point of view of the heroes and villains whose decisions shaped both Old and New Testaments. From Abraham to Moses, from Noah to David, through Jesus and the Apostles, The Bible captures the struggles of real people dealing with real issues in a way a modern audience can relate to.

    Keith David narrates the series that stars Roma Downey (aka Mother Mary), who also serves as a co-executive producer along with her husband, Mark Burnett, who is the creator and producer of this show. Joining them is the Portuguese TV star Diogo Morgado (aka Jesus), Darwin Shaw (aka Peter) and Sebastian Knapp (aka John).

  • ‘The Bible’ on History TV18 from 24 December

    ‘The Bible’ on History TV18 from 24 December

    MUMBAI: With Christmas around the corner, History TV18 is all set to enthrall its audience with The Bible. Starting from 24 December at 9 pm, the channel will telecast stories from the Bible, revealing insights into the iconic characters of the Bible.

    This 10-part miniseries will feature some of the best-known stories ever written from Noah’s Ark to the Exodus, and the life and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the Bible.

    The series brings fresh life to the world’s best known book. Instead of presenting the Bible’s epic tales through the lens of faith or religion, this event series immerses the viewer in the stories in a new way. It is told in the first person, from the point of view of the heroes and villains whose decisions shaped both Old and New Testaments. From Abraham to Moses, from Noah to David, through Jesus and the Apostles, The Bible captures the struggles of real people dealing with real issues in a way a modern audience can relate to.

    Keith David narrates the series that stars Roma Downey (aka Mother Mary), who also serves as a co-executive producer along with her husband, Mark Burnett, who is the creator and producer of this show. Joining them is the Portuguese TV star Diogo Morgado (aka Jesus), Darwin Shaw (aka Peter) and Sebastian Knapp (aka John).

  • Network18 appoints News X’s Karishma Dhawan

    Network18 appoints News X’s Karishma Dhawan

    MUMBAI: The factual entertainment genre in India is witnessing several changes — revamps, channel launches and senior level movements. After hiring former Discovery Networks programming head Arun Thapar as its EVP and head of content, Network18 has appointed Karishma Dhawan as the cluster head of History TV18, FYI TV18 and international business.

    In her second stint with the network, she will handle ad-sales, client servicing and sales management of the entire network.

    Dhawan will report to the group’s recently appointed executive vice president of English news cluster and network sales head for north and south Priyanka Datta as well as VP of head sales for Forbes India and international business for English news channels of the network, Preeti Sahni. The two executives report to TV18 president for revenue and Forbes CEO Joy Chakraborthy.

    With more than 13 years of experience of generating revenue beyond the regular vanilla advertising, she has handled brands such as HT City, Indian Express, Radio City, Trav Talk and CNN IBN, etc. She has also handled concept sales on profit and generated revenue through organising events, media partnerships and AFPs, and integrations.

    Prior to taking this role, she was with NewsX as the sales head since March 2016. She handled the national responsibility for all the regional sales team (revenue, sales grooming, hiring etc.)

    She was hired as the assistant VP and regional head of HistoryTV18 in April 2013. In her tenure of around three years with the group, Dhawan was responsible for revenue generation as well as grooming and creating next level managers.

  • Network18 appoints News X’s Karishma Dhawan

    Network18 appoints News X’s Karishma Dhawan

    MUMBAI: The factual entertainment genre in India is witnessing several changes — revamps, channel launches and senior level movements. After hiring former Discovery Networks programming head Arun Thapar as its EVP and head of content, Network18 has appointed Karishma Dhawan as the cluster head of History TV18, FYI TV18 and international business.

    In her second stint with the network, she will handle ad-sales, client servicing and sales management of the entire network.

    Dhawan will report to the group’s recently appointed executive vice president of English news cluster and network sales head for north and south Priyanka Datta as well as VP of head sales for Forbes India and international business for English news channels of the network, Preeti Sahni. The two executives report to TV18 president for revenue and Forbes CEO Joy Chakraborthy.

    With more than 13 years of experience of generating revenue beyond the regular vanilla advertising, she has handled brands such as HT City, Indian Express, Radio City, Trav Talk and CNN IBN, etc. She has also handled concept sales on profit and generated revenue through organising events, media partnerships and AFPs, and integrations.

    Prior to taking this role, she was with NewsX as the sales head since March 2016. She handled the national responsibility for all the regional sales team (revenue, sales grooming, hiring etc.)

    She was hired as the assistant VP and regional head of HistoryTV18 in April 2013. In her tenure of around three years with the group, Dhawan was responsible for revenue generation as well as grooming and creating next level managers.

  • History TV18 brings Indian version of ‘Ice Road Truckers’ starring Mandira Bedi

    History TV18 brings Indian version of ‘Ice Road Truckers’ starring Mandira Bedi

    MUMBAI: History TV18 is all set to bring the India edition of Ice Road Truckers. In this Indian chapter titled India’s Deadliest Roads (IRT), the show features Mandira Bedi, Sangram Singh and Varun Sharma, and is slated to go on air 21 October. The trio will travel through the countries deadliest roads across the rugged mountains and valleys of Himalayas.

    “I’m sure it’s exciting news for all our viewers that local content & characters are being featured in formats of global repute. The show best epitomizes what the channel stands for: excellent production values, edge of the seat entertainment with innovative never seen before formats,” said History TV18 VP and head marketing Sangeetha Aiyer.

    During harsh winters, remote villages and work camps at the highest army stations of India’s Himalayan states are cut off from the world. To keep them supplied with essential commodities and also bring to fore connectivity issues, our hosts will drive trucks across 1500kms, at a height of 18,380 feet at sub- zero temperatures, for around two weeks.

    The journey begins from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and goes up to Turtuk in Ladakh through some of the highest motorable passes in the Himalayan ranges. The show captures the dangerous and life-threatening conditions that truckers have to face while scaling these heights.

    “We have associated with HistoryTV18, as we found the concept of the show very challenging and fascinating. It is the perfect format to visually showcase how Bharat Benz trucks are tailor-made for our customers’ needs. They are robust, reliable and the ideal vehicles to handle all kinds of road and weather conditions as well as the toughest of terrains,” added Daimler India Commercial Vehicles product management and network vice president domestic sales Sominder Singh. The trucks used for the shows were vehicles by Bharat Benz.

  • History TV18 brings Indian version of ‘Ice Road Truckers’ starring Mandira Bedi

    History TV18 brings Indian version of ‘Ice Road Truckers’ starring Mandira Bedi

    MUMBAI: History TV18 is all set to bring the India edition of Ice Road Truckers. In this Indian chapter titled India’s Deadliest Roads (IRT), the show features Mandira Bedi, Sangram Singh and Varun Sharma, and is slated to go on air 21 October. The trio will travel through the countries deadliest roads across the rugged mountains and valleys of Himalayas.

    “I’m sure it’s exciting news for all our viewers that local content & characters are being featured in formats of global repute. The show best epitomizes what the channel stands for: excellent production values, edge of the seat entertainment with innovative never seen before formats,” said History TV18 VP and head marketing Sangeetha Aiyer.

    During harsh winters, remote villages and work camps at the highest army stations of India’s Himalayan states are cut off from the world. To keep them supplied with essential commodities and also bring to fore connectivity issues, our hosts will drive trucks across 1500kms, at a height of 18,380 feet at sub- zero temperatures, for around two weeks.

    The journey begins from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and goes up to Turtuk in Ladakh through some of the highest motorable passes in the Himalayan ranges. The show captures the dangerous and life-threatening conditions that truckers have to face while scaling these heights.

    “We have associated with HistoryTV18, as we found the concept of the show very challenging and fascinating. It is the perfect format to visually showcase how Bharat Benz trucks are tailor-made for our customers’ needs. They are robust, reliable and the ideal vehicles to handle all kinds of road and weather conditions as well as the toughest of terrains,” added Daimler India Commercial Vehicles product management and network vice president domestic sales Sominder Singh. The trucks used for the shows were vehicles by Bharat Benz.

  • A+E Networks|TV18 appoints Arun Thapar as executive vice president & head -content

    A+E Networks|TV18 appoints Arun Thapar as executive vice president & head -content

    MUMBAI: A+E Networks|TV18 has appointed Arun Thapar as Executive Vice President & Head- Content. The announcement was made today by Avinash Kaul, Managing Director, A+E Networks | TV18 and President – Strategy, Product & Alliances – Network18 to whom Arun reports.

    Arun is responsible for driving the content strategy, creative and all programming-related objectives for the network: its flagship channel History TV18 and the recently launched FYI TV18.

    Avinash Kaul said: “Arun brings with him a rich experience in the factual and lifestyle entertainment space that makes him well suited to strategize content for our channels. He has thorough understanding of the culture and ground realities of content consumption in India as well as the Asia Pacific region, which I believe will go a long way in rendering a great experience to our audiences. We are in a period of transformation of broadcast content and I believe this to be the right time to re-invent and strengthen the offerings to the ever evolving audiences. With the launch of FYI TV18, we now have various niches to explore and together with History TV18, we aim to offer our audiences an unflinching television and digital experience.”

    Arun is an industry veteran with over twenty years of vast experience in production and programming across organisations like Discovery and NDTV. He has a proven track record in formulating program strategy to ensure disciplined execution.