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  • Food Pharmer brings protein power to Instamart

    Food Pharmer brings protein power to Instamart

    MUMBAI: Health-conscious shoppers can now get their protein fix faster than ever. Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as “Food Pharmer”, has launched his protein brand Only What’s Needed (OWN) on Instamart, marking the brand’s first appearance on a quick commerce platform.

    The move coincides with Instamart’s launch of a dedicated “Protein” section on its app, making it easier for consumers to discover high-protein foods without wading through confusing nutrition labels. The section features trusted brands, including OWN, with affordable packs for everyday users and larger value formats for regular gym-goers.

    Revant shared on Instagram that the collaboration began rather organically. “It all started with a comment from Instamart saying, ‘Humare app pe aa jao’, and a few DMs later, we made it happen,” he said. “Our mission is to make protein a daily habit for India, not just sell whey. With 70 per cent of the country still protein-deficient, this is a step towards changing how India consumes protein.”

    Only What’s Needed Whey Protein is built on Revant’s promise of clean, transparent, and tested nutrition. Made with just four ingredients, each batch undergoes seven safety and quality checks. The brand, which quickly gained a cult following since its launch earlier this year, is now set to reach homes across major Indian cities in minutes.

    Swiggy co-founder and CGO Phani Kishan Addepalli, highlighted the shared values behind the partnership. “Anyone who follows Revant knows how fiercely he protects consumer trust. Convenience got us here. Trust will take us further,” he wrote on LinkedIn.

    With Instamart’s new protein aisle and Food Pharmer’s signature honesty, India’s journey toward smarter, faster nutrition just got a powerful new boost, quite literally, in 10 minutes flat.

     

  • Discovery hikes stake to majority in Oprah Winfrey JV

    Discovery hikes stake to majority in Oprah Winfrey JV

    MUMBAI: David Zaslaw-headed Discovery Communications has been on an aggressive acquisition spree as it seeks to increase its relevance in an increasingly fragmenting multiplatform video world. It first acquired Eurosport completely in 2015 and followed it by acquiring Scripps Networks earlier this year for a massive $14.6 billion. Now, it has gone ahead and signed an agreement with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Inc to acquire another 24.5 per cent stake in the 50:50 joint venture it has with her in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

    This transaction represents Winfrey’s first payment from Harpo ownership stake in OWN in the 10 years since forming the joint venture with Discovery. Winfrey’s Harpo will retain a significant minority interest in OWN and Winfrey will continue in her role as CEO, with her exclusivity commitment to the network extended through 2025.

    “Ten years ago, Oprah and I began to imagine what a network, inspired by her vision and values, could mean to viewers across the US,” said Discovery president & CEO David Zaslav. “In an increasingly crowded landscape, OWN has emerged as the leading destination for African-American women and one of the strongest super-fan brands across all screens and services. This transaction allows Discovery and Oprah to unlock more value from our partnership; extends once more her commitment to the network; and lets us continue our strong work together to nourish OWN viewers with the content they love.”

    “Creating OWN and seeing it flourish, supported by Discovery and a rapidly growing group of the finest storytellers in film and television, is one of my proudest achievements,” said Winfrey. “I’m thrilled with the network’s success and excited about this next chapter in our partnership. Together, we’ll continue to inspire our viewers with real-life stories that are emotional and entertaining, connecting them to each other and to their greatest potential.”

    Launched in 2011, OWN has become the #1 network for African-American women with the top four original scripted series on ad-supported cable. The network is led by hit series including Queen Sugar andGreenleaf, the top two original series on all of television Wednesday nights for African-American viewers. OWN and Winfrey have created unparalleled social media engagement, delivering the most social shows on ad-supported cable with three shows in the Top 10. The network has recently expanded its relationships with premier storytellers and producers including Ava DuVernay, Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, Academy Award-winning “Moonlight” writer/producer Tarell Alvin McCraney and prolific filmmaker Will Packer.

  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • DirecTV offers 100+ channels on portable devices in US

    DirecTV offers 100+ channels on portable devices in US

    NEW DELHI: Twenty-two new channels have been added to DirecTV’s mobile app making it possible for American subscribers to see more channels out of home on smartphones and portable devices.

     

    DirecTV already has 90 ‘out-of-home’ channel on its app. The new channels include MTV, Comedy Central, TBS, Spike, OWN and TNT. 

     

    The full list of new DirecTV Everywhere live streaming channels includes BET, Cartoon Network, CMT, CNN, Comedy Central, Galavision, HLN, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon East, OWN, Palladia, Smithsonian Channel, Spike, TBS, TCM, TNT, truTV, TV Land, UniMas, Univision East, and VH1.

     

    Thus, viewers who install the DirecTV free app will now have access to more than one hundred TV channels on portable modes.