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  • AXN to premiere ‘BrainDead’; will air back-to-back seasons of ‘Madam Secretary’

    AXN to premiere ‘BrainDead’; will air back-to-back seasons of ‘Madam Secretary’

    MUMBAI: AXN India is all set to premiere BrainDead starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and three time Emmy winning actor, Tony Shalhoub on 2 July at 10 pm. The show is clever, brisk, and compelling; it’s a perfect blend of political satire and dark comedy.

    This series is about Laurel Healy, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, a young, fresh-faced Hill staffer who discovers two things: the government has stopped working, and bugs are eating the brains of congress members and Hill staffers. The daughter of a Democratic political dynasty who left Washington, D.C. to become a documentary filmmaker, Laurel is pulled back into the family business when her brother, Luke, the Democratic Whip Senator from Maryland, needs her help running his senate office. On the Hill, Laurel becomes unlikely friends with Gareth, the smart, hardworking Legislative Director to a top Republican, Senator Red Wheatus. Her other allies include Gustav, an eccentric genius who is the first in D.C. to recognize that something sinister is attacking the Capitol, and Rochelle, a medical student who teams up with Laurel and Gustav to protect and defend the citizens of D.C. from an untimely fate. As the tiny bugs continue to multiply, Laurel and her allies must work quickly to identify the otherworldly creatures, stop their infiltration and ultimately save the world.

    The channel will also air Madam Secretary, an American political drama series showcases the journey of the protagonist, Elizabeth McCord, a college professor and an ex CIA analyst who is suddenly given charge as The U.S. Secretary of State.

    Created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman, back to back seasons of the series is all set to keep viewers entertained on AXN India , Monday to Friday at 10 pm. The People’s Choice Award nominated series stars the critically acclaimed Tea Leoni essaying the protagonist Elizabeth McCord.

  • AXN to premiere ‘BrainDead’; will air back-to-back seasons of ‘Madam Secretary’

    AXN to premiere ‘BrainDead’; will air back-to-back seasons of ‘Madam Secretary’

    MUMBAI: AXN India is all set to premiere BrainDead starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and three time Emmy winning actor, Tony Shalhoub on 2 July at 10 pm. The show is clever, brisk, and compelling; it’s a perfect blend of political satire and dark comedy.

    This series is about Laurel Healy, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, a young, fresh-faced Hill staffer who discovers two things: the government has stopped working, and bugs are eating the brains of congress members and Hill staffers. The daughter of a Democratic political dynasty who left Washington, D.C. to become a documentary filmmaker, Laurel is pulled back into the family business when her brother, Luke, the Democratic Whip Senator from Maryland, needs her help running his senate office. On the Hill, Laurel becomes unlikely friends with Gareth, the smart, hardworking Legislative Director to a top Republican, Senator Red Wheatus. Her other allies include Gustav, an eccentric genius who is the first in D.C. to recognize that something sinister is attacking the Capitol, and Rochelle, a medical student who teams up with Laurel and Gustav to protect and defend the citizens of D.C. from an untimely fate. As the tiny bugs continue to multiply, Laurel and her allies must work quickly to identify the otherworldly creatures, stop their infiltration and ultimately save the world.

    The channel will also air Madam Secretary, an American political drama series showcases the journey of the protagonist, Elizabeth McCord, a college professor and an ex CIA analyst who is suddenly given charge as The U.S. Secretary of State.

    Created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman, back to back seasons of the series is all set to keep viewers entertained on AXN India , Monday to Friday at 10 pm. The People’s Choice Award nominated series stars the critically acclaimed Tea Leoni essaying the protagonist Elizabeth McCord.

  • AXN airs an American political drama ‘Madam Secretary’

    AXN airs an American political drama ‘Madam Secretary’

    MUMBAI: Madam Secretary an American political drama series showcases the journey of the protagonist, Elizabeth McCord, a college professor and an ex CIA analyst who is suddenly given charge as The U.S. Secretary of State. Created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman, back to back seasons of the series is all set to keep viewers entertained on AXN India , Monday to Friday at 10 pm. The People’s Choice Award nominated series stars the critically acclaimed Tea Leoni essaying the protagonist Elizabeth McCord.

    The series focusses on Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA agent who finds herself thrust into a role of immense power when her onetime boss, now the President asks her to take charge as the U.S.

    Secretary of State after her predecessor dies in a mysterious plane crash. However the skills that Elizabeth has obtained during her service in the CIA has helped her cope with troubles and handle responsibilities as a Secretary of the State and a mother of 3 teenagers. The shrewd, calculating, and determined newly appointed United States Secretary of State, drives international diplomacy, battles office politics, circumvents and ignores protocol as she negotiates worldwide issues and all this while managing her family.

    Elizabeth is valued by the President for her apolitical leanings, flair for languages, ability to think outside the box and solve issues in a very unusual manner without getting involved in unwanted politics.

    Madam Secretary manages all of this while balancing her home which include a very supportive husband Henry McCord and 3 children who complete her life. Watch her helm state politics in the most unusual/apolitical way.

    The show which has been renewed for a third season internationally also stars Tim Daly as her husband along with, Bebe Neuwirth, Geoffrey Arend, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Željko Ivanek as members of the White House and her staff

  • AXN airs an American political drama ‘Madam Secretary’

    AXN airs an American political drama ‘Madam Secretary’

    MUMBAI: Madam Secretary an American political drama series showcases the journey of the protagonist, Elizabeth McCord, a college professor and an ex CIA analyst who is suddenly given charge as The U.S. Secretary of State. Created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman, back to back seasons of the series is all set to keep viewers entertained on AXN India , Monday to Friday at 10 pm. The People’s Choice Award nominated series stars the critically acclaimed Tea Leoni essaying the protagonist Elizabeth McCord.

    The series focusses on Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA agent who finds herself thrust into a role of immense power when her onetime boss, now the President asks her to take charge as the U.S.

    Secretary of State after her predecessor dies in a mysterious plane crash. However the skills that Elizabeth has obtained during her service in the CIA has helped her cope with troubles and handle responsibilities as a Secretary of the State and a mother of 3 teenagers. The shrewd, calculating, and determined newly appointed United States Secretary of State, drives international diplomacy, battles office politics, circumvents and ignores protocol as she negotiates worldwide issues and all this while managing her family.

    Elizabeth is valued by the President for her apolitical leanings, flair for languages, ability to think outside the box and solve issues in a very unusual manner without getting involved in unwanted politics.

    Madam Secretary manages all of this while balancing her home which include a very supportive husband Henry McCord and 3 children who complete her life. Watch her helm state politics in the most unusual/apolitical way.

    The show which has been renewed for a third season internationally also stars Tim Daly as her husband along with, Bebe Neuwirth, Geoffrey Arend, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Željko Ivanek as members of the White House and her staff

  • AXN welcomes the New Year with best of reality shows and political drama

    AXN welcomes the New Year with best of reality shows and political drama

    MUMBAI: Home to the longest running shows in India, AXN is bringing you the best of International Television this New Year 2015. The channel has a fresh line up of four new shows, fulfilling the promise to keep thrilling and exciting its viewers with – Madam Secretary, Wake Up Call, Top Chef Season 10 and Top Gear Season 21. Starting the year with fast paced cars is Top Gear Season 21 followed by the most spoken about political drama Madam Secretary co-produced by acclaimed actor Morgan Freeman. Emmy Award winning show, Top Chef Seattle with host Padma Lakshmi will be back along with the latest season premiere of Dwayne Johnson’s reality show Wake Up Call.

     

    BAFTA and Emmy award winning series Top Gear, the world best motoring show takes the viewers to amazing locations to test the world’s most powerful and exotic cars. The famous trio of cuttingly funny Jeremy Clarkson, quirky Richard Hammond and contemplative James May makes it hugely entertaining and visually fantastic. Started on Jan 3rd, watch it for the love of automobile and for the love of intelligent entertainment, every Saturday & Sunday at 8:30 pm on AXN India.

     

    Adding to The Not So Ordinary Weekend is the much awaited People’s Choice Award Nominee for New TV Series, Madam Secretary. With this show AXN aims to bring the best of the latest American Television to the Indian viewers. Co-Produced by Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman, the show is a political drama rooted in White House diplomacy. Tea Leoni portrays the role of an unusual politician Elizabeth Faulkner Mc Cord, a former CIA analyst turned college professor promoted suddenly to the position of United States Secretary of State under strange circumstances. In the US, Madam Secretary ranks as Sunday’s #1 scripted broadcast and #4 new series averaging 13.53 million viewers. Witness the drama unfold from Jan 10th every Saturday at 11 pm on AXN India.

     

    The classic and famous Emmy winner cult cookery show Top Chef Seattle Season 10 with the lovely Padma Lakshmi is back to set our taste buds to new gastronomic delicacies with 21 professional chefs. The master of all cookery shows has the judges- Tom Colicchio, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Gail Simmons and Hugh Acheson, all set to evaluate the contestants on some ordinary as well as not so ordinary culinary expertise like knife skills and creating a breakfast on a stick! The thrilling quick fire challenges are back in vogue on Top Chef, starting Jan 26th, Monday to Thursday at 8pm.

     

    A reality show like no other! Dwayne Johnson is back with Season 2 of The Hero – Wake Up Call.The former wrestler and Hollywood actor would be seen lending a helping hand to people who are facing enormous challenges in their lives whether they are dead beat dads, sports team with no team spirit or business owners struggling to survive. Wake up Call produced and hosted by Dwayne Johnson will bring in Rock style motivation on the TV screen, with the motto- when life gives you lemons, crush them! Catch him in all his glory with his team of contestants from Jan 31st every Saturday & Sunday at 9pm.

     

    Commenting on the onset of 2015, Saurabh Yagnik, Executive Vice-president and Business Head, Sony PIX & AXN India said “AXN’s new show line up is all about bringing the best of American TV to Indian television. Dwayne Johnson’s new show Wake Up Call could not have been launched at a better time, the show resonates with the way India feels right now- building a new future. We are delighted to premiere Madam Secretary, which is a welcoming addition to our already wide programming spectrum, a political drama produced by Morgan freeman and Lori McCreary. The channel has been home to Top Gear and Top Chef for years. Top Gear is the best show on automobile, meant for both who love cars and who don’t. We work dedicatedly to bring wide variety of shows and genres and these new shows are a step in the same direction, a New Year gift to our viewers. With world’s best reality shows and drama AXN is definitely a must watch destination for all age groups.”

     

    Drive in to the fast lane with Top Gear which premiered on 3rd January, Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 pm. Watch the captivating political drama unfolding on Madam Secretary starting 10th January, Saturday at 11 pm. Get the kitchen set for new recipes from Top Chef Seattle starting 26th January, Monday to Thursday at 8 pm. Last but not the least, a reality show with a difference Wake Up Call sees all-rounder Dwayne Johnson make a difference in the lives of the commoners premiering on 31st January, Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm only on AXN.

    Later during the year 2015, Not so ordinary weekend would be new launching three shows- Golden Globe nominated legal procedural series Ray Donovan starring Wolverine famed Liev Schreiber. Home to singing reality show- The Voice, Season 8 will see the return of the global singing sensation Christina Aguilera making the audiences ask for more! The daily dose of action on the channel ups the ante for the adrenaline lovers with French- Canadian action adventure crime series Transporter Season 2 and the internationally acclaimed series 24. The year 2015 assures to be an exhilarating year for AXN fans.

  • The shows to look out for in 2015 on AXN

    The shows to look out for in 2015 on AXN

    MUMBAI: Madam Secretary: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for New TV Series, AXN brings the best of latest American TV to Indian viewer with Madam Secretary. Co-produced by Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman, the show is a political drama rooted in White House diplomacy. Elizabeth Faulkner Mc Cord played by Tea Leoni, former CIA analyst turned college professor is promoted to be United States Secretary of State under unusual circumstances. McCord gets an offer from the president that she can’t refuse, now she has to balance her complex family life and office politics as she tries to drive international diplomacy.

     

    Telecast details:-Sat 11 pm/ Thu 11.30 pm and Sun 4 pm (Repeat)

    Starting 10th Jan,2015

     

    Wake Up Call: “Wake Up Call” will feature Dwayne Johnson lending a helping hand to everyday people who are facing enormous challenges in their lives, whether they be dead-beat dads, sports teams that don’t gel, or business owners struggling to survive. Johnson will bring his own brand of motivation to each group of people, from 4 a.m. wake-up calls, to emotional reunions and goal setting. Produced and hosted by Dwayne Johnson will bring in Rock style motivation on the TV screen, with the motto- when life gives you lemons, crush them!

     

    Telecast Details-Sat-Sun 9 pm

    Starting 31st Jan ,2015

     

    Top Gear, Season 21: BAFTA and Emmy award winning series Top Gear, the world best motoring show takes the viewers to amazing locations to test the world’s most powerful and exotic cars. The famous trio of cuttingly funny Jeremy Clarkson, quirky Richard Hammond and contemplative James May makes it hugely entertaining and visually fantastic. Watch it for the love of automobile and for the love of intelligent entertainment.

     

    Telecast Details-Sat-Sun 8.30 pm

    Starting 3rd Jan ,2015

     

    Top Chef, Seattle- Season 10: Padma Lakshmi is back as the host on the famous culinary show Top Chef Season 10 with 21 professional chefs. The judges Tom Colicchio, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Gail Simmons and Hugh Acheson are set to evaluate them on some ordinary as well as not so ordinary culinary expertise like knife skills and creating a breakfast on a stick! The thrilling quickfire challenges are back in vogue on Top Chef! The Emmy winner, cult cookery show is back with its army of the best professional chefs to teach a few culinary skills to India.

     

    Telecast Details-Mon-Thur 8:00 pm

    Starting 26th Jan ,2015