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  • Mattel unveils Barbie signature fragrance “B”; extends Hot Wheels & Barbie apparel range

    Mattel unveils Barbie signature fragrance “B”; extends Hot Wheels & Barbie apparel range

    MUMBAI: As a first time initiative, Mattel Toys India has extended it’s flagship girl centric brand Barbie with the launch of a signature fragrance called “B.” This was unveiled at a fashion event in Mumbai showcasing the new Spring Summer Hot Wheels and Barbie 2007 collection for boys and girls.

    As the market for kid’s branded apparel in India is expanding, this new category caters to the 2 to 14 years age group. The Hot Wheels range features casual wear, that consists of the Racer wear that emphasizes on graphics, the Madfast collection in flamboyant colours, Jackets and Attitude collection that strikes a balance between design and practicality and the Streetwear collection that exudes urban vibes. To complete the look, Hot Wheels sunglasses, ride-ons, schools bags and accessories.

    The Barbie Spring Summer collection emphasis the Spring-Meadow look with pretty pinks, the Sporty look complete with the racquets, scooters and shrugs, the Summery look with twist shrugs, vests and the Rock Star look with faded jeans, blazers and coats. Creative accessories like Barbie school bags, sunglasses, guitars, boom boxes, skateboards, surfboards and helmets have been added to the collection, states an official release.

    The signature fragrance “B” is packaged along with a sparkling Barbie “B” charm and is priced at Rs.650 and Rs. 500 for 75 ml and 40 ml respectively.

    Mattel Toys managing director Sanjay Luthra said, “Kids define their popularity and success by the brands they wear, play and live with. On an emotional level, Barbie is the ultimate aspirational figure for a little girl symbolizing intelligence, success and beauty.

    “Similarly, Hot Wheels as a brand embraces the natural competitive spirit that boys possess. Kids can easily identify with the inheritant qualities that these brands posses and I am ecstatic on the launch of this new collection…another new from Mattel.”

     

  • Watch ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ this Sunday 7:00 pm only on PIX

    MUMBAI: He has gone from platinum recording success as Marky Mark, to billboards over Broadway as a model, to a growing acclaim as an actor in films such as Fear, Boogie Nights, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild nomination, Three Kings, Planet Of The Apes, Rock Star, The Truth About Charlie, The Italian Job and many more. People Magazine has named him one of The Fifty Most Beautiful People in the World and he is none other than Mark Wahlberg.

    Watch out for a breath taking episode of Inside the Actors Studio this Sunday 7:00pm as Monk D, as he is popularly called, reveals himself only on PIX…

    Before he started acting, Wahlberg was best known as Marky Mark, the pants-dropping rapper who attained fame and notoriety with his music group The Funky Bunch which debuted on “The Arsenio Hall Show” in the early 90’s

    He was originally cast as Linus Caldwell in Ocean’s Eleven but dropped out and the part was played by Matt Damon

    Has a tattoo of Bob Marley on his left shoulder

    He was a member of the boy group “New Kids on the Block”, but left the band before they were famous

    Often has a tough time getting his friends to enjoy his movies, because many of them only appreciate his work when it includes violence and nude women

    When asked about his education: “I dropped out of school when I was 13, I couldn’t legally quit without my parents’ permission until I was 16. But 13 was pretty much it. You know. Instead of school I would sell drugs, and have a job, because I wanted to have nice things. I wanted to have a car.”

    Mark Wahlberg is mentioned in the opening words of Eminem’s song “Drug Ballad” (“Back when Mark Wahlberg was Marky Mark…”)

    He was scheduled to be on one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001; however, he changed his plans at the last minute, and drove from Boston to New York with some friends

    He said in one of the featurettes in The Italian Job DVD that he thought about doing the movie because it was going to be his third remake in a row after The Truth about Charlie and Planet of the Apes

    Get ready to enjoy your Sunday evening with an interesting episode of Inside the Actors Studio with Mark Wahlberg at 7:00pm on PIX.

  • Foxtel, Mark Burnett Productions sign deal

    Foxtel, Mark Burnett Productions sign deal

    MUMBAI: Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) which specialises in reality shows has signed an output deal with Australian pay TV platform Foxtel.

    Foxtel will be able to show shows like the second season of Rock Star.

    The deal also covers seasons two and three of the boxing based reality show The Contender and season six of The Apprentice.

    Foxtel will also assist MBP in the Australian audition process for contestants to participate in Rock Star 2. Foxtel executive director of television and marketing Brian Walsh says, “Mark Burnett is truly a giant of television and Foxtel will now be the home to his hit series Rock Star, The Contender and The Apprentice. This deal will continue Foxtel’s ongoing strategy to offer our subscribers an increasing choice of exclusive content that is only available on our platform.”

  • Mark Burnett, MSN renew interactive relationship for CBS’ ‘Rock Star’

    Mark Burnett, MSN renew interactive relationship for CBS’ ‘Rock Star’

    MUMBAI: MSN will be renewing and enhancing its relationship with Mark Burnett Productions by again providing exclusive programming online for the second season of CBS’ Rock Star, the reality show that revived the fortunes of international rock band INXS. For the first time, weekly behind-the-scenes episodes containing
    all original footage will be streamed exclusively on the web on MSN.

    Following last year’s success, MSN will again create dynamic content and provide interactive online features such as domestic and international online voting, extending the interactive experience for the CBS TV audience and MSN customers.

    Just as in season one, four types of content will be available each week: extensive and immersive behind-the-scenes unscripted drama (produced exclusively for MSN); one performance show and one results show (both produced exclusively for CBS); and, like last year, extensive original wireless content. The MSN behind-the-scenes unscripted drama will allow viewers to learn what it takes for the contestants to choose their songs and prepare for their weekly performances, and follow the characters as they develop and grow under enormous pressure. It will be available at http://rockstar.msn.com, enabling on-demand viewing via streaming.

    In addition, MSN will again host the official website, providing visitors with an experience through exclusive video footage that includes outtakes, the opportunity to replay contestant performances, music downloads, profiles of contestants, and MSN Spaces contestant blogs. During the show’s first season, MSN drew a tremendous number of visitors streaming over 20 million clips of superstar hopefuls competing to become the new lead singer of INXS. Recordings by all finalists appeared in the top 100 most downloaded tracks on MSN Music, and more than 14 million votes were cast online for
    contestants in the competition.

    “MSN did a fabulous job of extending and enhancing the Rock Star experience for consumers with fantastic online content. Our TV ratings increased as viewers used MSN to learn more about the contestants and chat with other fans in forming opinions. They began to learn way more than is possible in a traditional TV experience. Fans were taken deep inside the competition using MSN’s impressive array of online content properties. By increasing our online unscripted drama content and providing an even more immersive experience through behind-the-scenes episodes exclusive to MSN, we expect ratings to grow even further. In this day and age, content needs to be multiplatform, and I am excited about our growing relationship with MSN,” said CBS Rock Star creator and executive producer Mark Burnett.

    This year, a lead singer will be selected for a new band, Supernova, featuring famous musicians such as drummer Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Jason Newsted (Metallica) and Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses). Butch Walker, Rolling Stone’s 2005 “Hot” Producer of the Year responsible for the breakout albums of Pink and Avril Lavigne, is slated to produce the band’s first album. Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke will return as hosts, and each week the series will feature guest appearances by various celebrities and rock personalities.

    “We’re delighted to again work with Mark Burnett and his team on Rock Star. Millions of music fans will have the digital equivalent of an all-access pass to the backstage excitement and suspense of the band’s search for a lead singer. We welcome this opportunity to deliver an extraordinarily rich and varied entertainment experience to our customers and to once again provide advertisers with multiple platforms to reach a very attractive audience,” said MSN general manager entertainment and video Rob Bennett.