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  • Broadcasters celebrate Women’s Day in a special way

    MUMBAI: On International Women’s Day, all the broadcasters have decided to bring something exciting for the women in the world. The channels have planned special programming for the entire day. On one hand, some have lined up some exciting shows for women, on the other some, broadcasters have come up with a new anthem or a campaign. 

    Comedy Central

    Comedy Central is all sleeves up to celebrate the “X” chromosome with our Women’s Day Stunt. This Woman’s Day, Comedy Central wants to show ‘Who Run The World’ with our fierce line-up of badass women with shows like Angie Tribeca, FRIENDS, and Playing House. The show will be aired on 8 March.

    AXN 

    To celebrate this success and empowerment of women in every walk of life, AXN presents the story of a powerful woman, Elizabeth McCord, who is trying to balance her demanding career of a U.S. Secretary of State and her family. The season will be aired on 11 and 12 March from 12 – 5 pm.

    Produced by legendary actor Morgan Freeman, the iconic show stars Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, a shrewd and determined secretary of state who battles issues with effortless ease, both at the White house and at home. This Women’s day watch one of the most powerful women of the United States lead you to the way to Live Responsible, Live Empowered and Live Diplomatic with your favourite channel AXN.

    Sony Pix

    Sony PIX – one of the destination for biggest premieres and blockbusters – gives you a chance to spend your day with the lovely ladies of Hollywood that are raising the bar with some amazing movies. From Tangled, The Next Karate Kid, Frozen, Snow White & The Huntsman, The 5th Wave, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2, Ghostbusters, DOA: Dead Or Alive, Wanted, Barb Wire and The Woman in Black, watch it all.The line-up is sure to give you an adrenaline rush and show women in their best characters.

    Star World Premiere HD

    In a bid to celebrate women, out in the real world, Star World Premiere HD channel, on the occasion of International Women’s Day is all set to run a marathon of one of the most critically acclaimed new age television sitcoms of 2016 – Better Things all day on Wedneday.

    Helmed by the renowned comedian Louie C.K., the series stars Pamela Adlon in the role of a single mother who tries to balance her family life, her work and in all this tries to find some time for her own personal life. Her journey embodies the lives of women around the world who take up various responsibilities and juggle with the chaos that comes with it on a daily basis.

    NDTV Good Times 

    NDTV Good Times has joined hands with Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha to release a special Women’s Day anthem to re-enforce the sentiment that women have been an equal and integral part in changing the world, and how they are a constant part of this evolution.

    “Sonakshi is an ideal person for this initiative as she connects with youth in India and her journey inspires many young girls to believe in themselves, speak their mind and achieve their dreams. NDTV Good Times has always respected the contribution of the fairer gender and through this anthem, we acknowledge the same”, said NDTV Good Times channel head Arati Singh. 

    The special anthem video will be released on 7 March 2017 on NDTV Good Times channel and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel.

    Romedy Now

    The channel has planned to celebrate International Women’s Day in a rather unique manner this year. Supporting the channel’s belief of spreading love throughout the year, it plans to launch a campaign #ThanksButNoThanks! which is an idea to celebrate the spirit of womanhood and one’s own existence everyday instead of waiting for someone else or a special day to get appreciated. 

    The channel has shot a video for the campaign that will be a montage of different women from different walks of lives coming together and expressing themselves. These women include some of the most commendable names like reality show contestant Priya Malik, melodious singer Jonita Gandhi, notable women from the field of journalism, advertising and fashion designing, including Cuckoo – Club co-founder Sharin Bhatti, & Books on Toast Entrepreneur. The channel will launch this video on its social media platform on 7 March, a day prior to International Women’s Day.

  • Zee Cafe leads, FX replaces Colors Infinity in Top 5

    MUMBAI: Colors Infinity this week dropped out of the Top 5 English Entertainment genre channels’ list making way for the entry of FX. The other players observed mixed viewership this week. Zee Café dominated the genre.

    In the English Movies space, Movies Now 2 departed from the Top 5 bracket leading to the entry of Zee Studio. Players in the space also witnessed mixed ratings this week.

    According to the week 8 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, History TV18 was at the number one position in the infotainment genre.

    Living Foodz continued to dominate the Lifestyle space, with the channels observing decrease in its ratings this week except TLC.

    English Entertainment

    Zee Café toppled Star World taking the first position with 275 Impressions (‘000s). Star World came to the second place with 232 Impressions (‘000s). Comedy Central sustained its third position with 230 Impressions (‘000s) whereas FX took the fourth place with 127 Impressions (‘000s). AXN continued at the fifth rank with 113 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Star Movies dominated the genre this week with 2639 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Movies Now with 2636 Impressions (‘000s). Sony Pix with 1883 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by HBO at the fourth position with 1556 Impressions (‘000s). Zee Studio took the fifth place with 1320 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    History TV18 hoped to the first spot with 5567 Impressions (‘000s).  Discovery Channel took the second spot with 4897 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet was at the third spot with 3082 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic Channel stood at the fourth position with 2917 Impressions (‘000s) while, Nat Geo Wild was at the fifth place with 2851 Impressions (‘000s)

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz sustained its number one position with decrease in its ratings from 1599 Impressions (‘000s) in week 7 to 1383 Impressions (‘000s) this week. Fox Life stood at the second berth with 946 Impressions (‘000s) followed by FYI TV18 with 796 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 643 Impressions (‘000s) and Food Food with 631 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Sony Pix to celebrate World Wildlife Day with a line-up of films

    MUMBAI: This World Wildlife Day which falls on 3 March, Sony Pix plans to give its viewers a chance to get close and personal with the environment in the most entertaining way. With back to back films centred on the beautiful theme, the channel plans to amaze the viewers with the true beauty of nature.

    Two Brothers, a heart touching story of two tiger cubs who get separated at a young age and reunite years later will air on the channel at 8 am. Next up is the fantasy film Evan Almighty at 10:10 am, based on the modern day re-telling of Noah’s Ark. Sming: The Hunt Begins at 11:45 am follows in the day to put you into an emotional tizzy portraying the resentfulness of animals and the extent they go to protect their near ones.

    Blockbuster film Ratatouille will also air on the channel to tickle the viewers’ funny bone. Next comes the comedy horror film Piranha 3D at 5:30 pm. Lake Placid VS Anaconda promises to give you goosebumps with its moments of scare and breath taking direction. The movie will air at 7 pm. End your day with the ever-popular film King Kong at 9 pm.

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  • Sony Pix & ESPN to telecast Global Powerboat Racing live from 3-5 March

    MUMBAI: Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas, will be telecast live globally and promises to deliver the most comprehensive coverage in the history of powerboating. Seeding a global sport from India, the Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas, will set a global benchmark for the telecast of the sport and the entertainment around it.

    Procam International is creating history of sorts by launching the global powerboat racing series in Mumbai from 3-5 March and Nexa is title sponsor for inaugural Grand Prix of the Seas series.

    Nexa P1 Powerboat, India Grand Prix of the Seas, is the first of the UIM recognized Grand Prix of the Seas. The 5-tier hierarchal structure will consist of a World Cup at the apex (to be held biennially starting in 2020) the Grand Prix of the Seas series, which will define a World Champion, inter-continental series, national series and regional series in orders of level of competition.

    The telecast repertoire includes nine hours of live programming on Sony ESPN and Sony Pix over the race weekend, content that will be produced by Initium Productions and Emmy Award recognized British director, Westbury Gillet. The production will also be the result of synergies between global, hi-tech crew and equipment flown in from 3 continents. Another global first for the sport is the introduction of the ‘second screen’, a gamified graphics interface to be followed live on an internet-connected device for real-time access to gamified positions, telemetric race data & analytics in addition to the television broadcast.

    Torchbearers of the distance running revolution in the country, anchored by the Mumbai marathon, the sixth largest distance running event race globally, Procam International is now extending their dominion from land to the maritime world by launching the Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas. With the hum and throttle of engines along the shorelines of Mumbai’s natural amphitheater – Marine Drive – through the weekend of 3rd March 2017, this new sporting paradigm will redefine India’s maritime landscape and spearhead a powerful movement for marine sustainability.

    The Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas, which will be conducted on the first-ever course on water, comparable to a race track, challenges status quo and combines the best in innovative technology and bespoke maritime strategy.

    The Grand Prix of the Seas is the brainchild of P1 Global, the world’s leading maritime motor sports brand in partnership with Procam International and the coming together of Indian and global institutions, partners, federations, governments, agencies and sponsors, reinforced by the endorsement of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the global governing federation to create a truly unique experience that will infuse within the ecosystem a joy of water.

    The Government of Maharashtra, the Mumbai Port Trust, and the Indian Navy, the fifth-largest navy in the world supports this initiative. The event is being conducted under the auspices of the Maharashtra Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and implemented under the aegis of the Yachting Association of India (YAI), while being sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). The Government of India and the Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs have also extended their full support..

    Procam International MD Anil Singh said, “Procam created a national movement in running, and now we are aiming to create a global movement on water. With the Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas, sports fans will experience the joy of watching the fastest men and women on sea competing on the world’s first-ever course on water..”

    UIM Off-Shore Commission president Jean Marie Van Lancker said, “The global spotlight will be on Mumbai as it makes history by launching the debut race of the world championship series. The sheer enormity of this race and its many firsts will make it a worldwide phenomenon and re-define the parameters of powerboat racing.The UIM extends its full support to Procam International and all its partners to make this edition a resounding success.”

    Global Partners to the event, P1 Global chairman, Asif Rangoonwala said, “ Powerboat P1 in partnership with Procam International are delighted to announce the launch of the Nexa P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas. This debut race is the culmination of six years of dedicated work in developing a new series that delivers a clear and logical structure, which celebrates the best powerboat racers in the world and redefines sport in the maritime ecosystem. Having reached the launch stage, it was vitally important to secure a race venue befitting the scale of this achievement and we believe that Mumbai, a world-class city in so many ways, is the ideal base for the start of this new journey. I have always marveled at the splendour of Marine Drive and am glad that this natural amphitheater will be brought to life with our P1 powerboats racing centre-stage for millions of fans of this sport.”

    The race weekend for the Indian Grand Prix of the Seas will have seven teams competing, with every team comprising of two P1 Panther powerboats, each manned by a pilot and navigator competing in identical boats along a 5.2 km defined race track, the first ever on water. The podium teams will be decided by the combined best times of both boats based on the skills of the team’s pilots and navigators post two races on March 4, Saturday, and one Grand Final on Sunday, March 5th. With the best pilots and navigators from the world participating in this event, the race weekend will also be witness to the first-ever sport in India that has male and female as equal participants, with skill and strategy deciding the winner.

    A 28-foot powerboat powered by a 250 HP engine, reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/hr on water, an equivalent of 240 km/hr on land. With a low centre of gravity providing greater stability and improved handling, the P1 Panther is also designed to race in just 6 feet of water resulting in a fan-friendly, close-to-shore racing experience.

    The P1 Panther has been specially designed to make this a truly green racing event. With low emissions, it is unbeatable on clean and quiet performance and has been given the Clean Air Excellence Award by the EPA. The boat has been certified under EU standards and has a 3-STAR CARB rating which means 65% fewer emissions than 1-STAR engines. It emits less noise and no smoke, uses less fuel and requires no oil changes thanks to the advanced fuel and oil injection system

    An event of this magnitude is not possible without the unstinted support from its partners and sponsors who have extended their faith in the sport. Partners include the Maruti Suzuki’ new premium sales channel, NEXA, as the Title Sponsor. Maruti Suzuki executive director marketing & sales R S Kalsi said, “At Nexa, we are committed to offer hospitality that pampers and technology that’s innovative for our consumers. NEXA is at the forefront of bringing innovation & delivering outstanding experiences which are new and exciting, just like P1 Powerboat Racing which builds experiences based on high adrenaline action and superior technology”.

    Other partners include: Trident Hotel as Hospitality Partner that offers panoramic views of Marine Drive & the Queen’s Necklace; India’s largest English daily, The Times of India as Print Partner; Radio Mirchi as Radio Partner; The world’s largest container shipping company, Maersk, as Shipping Partner; The Patient and Family Centric, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, as Medical Partner; Nautica, the water inspired global lifestyle brand, as Style Partner; Mahindra Marine as Boat Building Partner; Sony ESPN as the Broadcast Partner.

    The Joy Of Water Foundation (which is being set up in India) is set-up with the aim of safeguarding and restoring the marine and coastal environment by raising awareness through education and effective partnerships with a mission to deliver inspiring programs that engage understanding of the value of marine life together with increased personal responsibility, particularly amongst young people.

    The high-octane action on water will be complemented by a Race Village from March 3-5, at the Wilson Gymkhana Grounds on Marine Drive. The Race Village, a BCCL initiative, promises an exciting experience, complete with games, celebrity events and elite hospitality. The weekend will also be interspersed with various exhilarating attractions, including a Naval display and performances by Zapata & Jet Ski World Champions.

  • Tickle your funny bone with ‘Ghostbusters’ on Sony Pix

    MUMBAI: Horror flicks never go out of fashion. And, if it has ghosts with a funny bone, you are in for a treat. Sony Pix is all set to premiere the cult Ghost-comedy film Ghostbusters on 26 February at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    A laughter riot, the supernatural film is directed by the comedy master Paul Feig.

    With a slew of talented actors like Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth the film has no dull moments.

    Physicists Abby Yates (McCarthy) and Erin Gilbert (Wiig), co-authors of a research book on paranormal phenomena come together to solve a paranormal investigation .It is then that they witness a whole new world of paranormal beings hell bent to unleash a catastrophic apocalypse. Will the Ghostbusters be able to save the city?

    The film not only received a bunch of accolades like People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress and Women Film Critics Circle- Best Female Action Hero, but was also a megahit on social media. It claims to have been was viewed 24 million times in 24 hours on Facebook and YouTube, and more than 60 million times across all social media platforms in its first week. With a masterpiece of an original to compete with, the film gained appreciation from critics and audience alike.

  • Movies Now 2 enters; Zee Studio exits: BARC week 53

    Movies Now 2 enters; Zee Studio exits: BARC week 53

    MUMBAI: Movies Now 2 made a comeback this week with the exit of Zee Studio. The players in the English Movies genre witnessed mixed ratings in this week’s data.

    Star World continued to dominate the English Entertainment space with a hike in its ratings. Though, the rest of the channels in the genre observed mixed ratings.

    In the Infotainment space, History TV18 sustained its number one position whereas the players in the factual entertainment genre observed a substantial decline in its viewership.

    According to the week 53 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, channels in the Lifestyle space saw mixed ratings. Living Foodz dominated the genre with a decrease in its ratings.

    English Entertainment

    Star World with an increase in its ratings sustained at the number one position with 329 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 238 Impressions (‘000s) in week 52. Zee Cafe was at the second place with 164 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the third spot with 130 Impressions (‘000s). AXN stood at the fourth position with 111 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Colors Infinity SD maintained itself on the fifth rank with 106 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix with a decrease in the ratings continued to dominate the genre with 2770 Impressions (‘000s) as to 2736 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Star Movies with 2671 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Movies Now with 2452 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by HBO at the fourth position with 1591 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1605 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    History TV 18 with a decline in the ratings continued to rule the genre with 4857 Impressions (‘000s). Discovery Channel was at the second spot with 4572 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 3155 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2919 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2446 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz with a decrease in its ratings sustained its number one position with 1611 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 1801 Impressions (‘000s) in week 52. Fox Life took the second berth with 944 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food with 755 Impressions (‘000s). FYI TV 18 with 493 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 435 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Movies Now 2 enters; Zee Studio exits: BARC week 53

    Movies Now 2 enters; Zee Studio exits: BARC week 53

    MUMBAI: Movies Now 2 made a comeback this week with the exit of Zee Studio. The players in the English Movies genre witnessed mixed ratings in this week’s data.

    Star World continued to dominate the English Entertainment space with a hike in its ratings. Though, the rest of the channels in the genre observed mixed ratings.

    In the Infotainment space, History TV18 sustained its number one position whereas the players in the factual entertainment genre observed a substantial decline in its viewership.

    According to the week 53 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, channels in the Lifestyle space saw mixed ratings. Living Foodz dominated the genre with a decrease in its ratings.

    English Entertainment

    Star World with an increase in its ratings sustained at the number one position with 329 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 238 Impressions (‘000s) in week 52. Zee Cafe was at the second place with 164 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the third spot with 130 Impressions (‘000s). AXN stood at the fourth position with 111 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Colors Infinity SD maintained itself on the fifth rank with 106 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix with a decrease in the ratings continued to dominate the genre with 2770 Impressions (‘000s) as to 2736 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Star Movies with 2671 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Movies Now with 2452 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by HBO at the fourth position with 1591 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1605 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    History TV 18 with a decline in the ratings continued to rule the genre with 4857 Impressions (‘000s). Discovery Channel was at the second spot with 4572 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 3155 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2919 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2446 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz with a decrease in its ratings sustained its number one position with 1611 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 1801 Impressions (‘000s) in week 52. Fox Life took the second berth with 944 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food with 755 Impressions (‘000s). FYI TV 18 with 493 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 435 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Action, after its debut in week 50 data, made an exit in this week’s ratings making way for the entry of Movies Now 2. The English movies genre witnessed an increase in its viewership led by Sony Pix. The channels in the English entertainment genre witnessed mixed ratings with AXN dominating the space. Colors Infinity SD replaced Colors Infinity HD in this week’s ratings.

    According to the week 51 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel continued to be at the number one place. The channels in the Infotainment space observed mixed ratings this week.

    Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.

    English Entertainment

    AXN toppled Star Movies dominating the genre with 237 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the number two slot with 215 Impressions (‘000s). Star World with 212 Impressions (‘000s) and Zee Café with 206 Impressions (‘000s) were at the third and fourth position, respectively. Colors Infinity SD sustained at the fifth spot with 75 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix replaced Movies Now taking the number one position with 2706 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 2455 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Star Movies with 2230 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1584 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1504 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    Discovery Channel dominated the genre with 4838 Impressions (‘000s). History TV18 stood at the second spot with 4009 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 2692 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2686 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2628 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 1677 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life took the second berth with 731 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food  with 671 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 581 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI TV18 with 398 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Action, after its debut in week 50 data, made an exit in this week’s ratings making way for the entry of Movies Now 2. The English movies genre witnessed an increase in its viewership led by Sony Pix. The channels in the English entertainment genre witnessed mixed ratings with AXN dominating the space. Colors Infinity SD replaced Colors Infinity HD in this week’s ratings.

    According to the week 51 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel continued to be at the number one place. The channels in the Infotainment space observed mixed ratings this week.

    Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.

    English Entertainment

    AXN toppled Star Movies dominating the genre with 237 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the number two slot with 215 Impressions (‘000s). Star World with 212 Impressions (‘000s) and Zee Café with 206 Impressions (‘000s) were at the third and fourth position, respectively. Colors Infinity SD sustained at the fifth spot with 75 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix replaced Movies Now taking the number one position with 2706 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 2455 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Star Movies with 2230 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1584 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1504 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    Discovery Channel dominated the genre with 4838 Impressions (‘000s). History TV18 stood at the second spot with 4009 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 2692 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2686 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2628 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 1677 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life took the second berth with 731 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food  with 671 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 581 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI TV18 with 398 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Christmas, New Year specials on television

    Christmas, New Year specials on television

    MUMBAI: Come December! People are in a party mode to usher in the Christmas and New Year Eve. To add to this devil-may-care season, the English entertainment, movie channels, music channel and kids channels have also gone that extra mile to wind up 2016 for its viewers.

    What’s in store for viewers are power packed shows and movies as a treat. As we bid farewell to 2016, those who are staying put at home in front of the television on Christmas and New Year’s eve or even otherwise, if you are browsing for a few shows and movies to stream tonight for that extra dose of enjoyment, we’ve got you covered.

    After perusing the available options on channels like Comedy Central, Colors Infinity, Sony Pix, Star Movies, Pogo, Nickleodeon and VH1, etc Indiantelevision.com recommends a few shows that viewers can gape at this festive season. Read on:

    Colors Infinity

    The channel will air season 1 and 2 of Troy on 24 and 25 December 12 pm onwards. The unscripted magical series follows the magician Troy as he surprises his audience with mind-blowing tricks.

    Comedy Central

    This Christmas, jingle all the way with all the Christmas Specials from favorite shows -F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Community, Citizen Khan and the Mindy Project as Comedy Central airs back-to-back, hand-picked Christmas episodes from the shows. The shows will be aired from 25 December 10 am onwards.

    Once Christmas hits the channel, the laughter-riot won’t stop until 2017! Countdown to the New Year, with a special show every day like The Detour, Episodes, Younger, Angie Tribeca, The Carmichael Show, Superstore, and Impastor. Comedy Central will flash back to episodes that made the audeince happy this year starting from 26 December 3 pm onwards.

    Nickelodeon

    Dora & Friends kick start celebrations on Nick HD followed by all new episodes of Pakdam Pakdai on Sonic. All new episodes of the show that started on 19 December have made Sonic the action and comedy destination for kids.

    Kick starting the festivities and ushering in the winter chill into your homes will be the awesome duo Motu Patlu in their Icelandic escapade Motu Patlu – The Invisible Plane.  The exciting new expedition with the awesome twosome is set to premiere this Christmas on 25 December at 11.30 am only on Nickelodeon.

    Kids can now spot the gift to win by tuning in to Sonic dekho baar baar gifts jeeto lagataar, every day from 19 December to 19 January from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. It’s time for kids to lift their gift from Nickelodeon. Tune in to Nickelodeon every day from 19 December from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and vote for the gifts you want. The lift your gift will require kids to wish for the gift that they see amongst the many options flashed on screen and Motu Patlu will make this wish come true.

    This winter, get ready  for some fun family time with the grand Nickelodeon themed brunch starting this 25 December and every Sunday thereafter for the next 3 months. Children can experience the world of Nicktoons with food like Motu Patlu Samosas to Dora’s favorite Spanish spread and much more at the exclusive brunch at Courtyard Marriott.

    Bringing in the new-year will be the high octane event Dabur Red Paste presents Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards co-powered by Lifebuoy and Choki Choki.  The awards is set to premiere on S1 January at 6 pm only on Nick and will see wide spread promotions.

    This apart the Nicktoons will entertain kids at multiple events like the Kidogos Kids Festival at High street Phoenix, Mumbai on 23, 24 and 25 December and  The Jack and Jill activity on 24 and 25 December at Le Meridien  in Delhi.

    Pogo

    Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show Appu – The Yogic Elephant; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

    Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am.

    It will present an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidently stumbles on a box that fills him with The Light Of Astrome. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the Light of Astrome to build their arsenal.

    Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under Hit Picture from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

    The celebrations will continue on Pogo with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30 am and 10 am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on the channel from Monday – Friday at 10:30am.

    Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am

    Sony Pix

    Sony Pix brings to you the biggest encounter of Man and Nature in Everest on 25 December 25 at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, Everest is an overwhelming tale of human survival that endeavors  to make you feel as if you’re really there, scrabbling for safety, when disaster blows in on the wind. Starring an ensemble cast with Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright and Michael Kelly amongst others, this film opened the Venice International Film Festival in 2015 followed by a grand theatrical release world over.

    Star Movies

    Star Movies will bring some of the best animated Disney titles as part of the Jingle All Day festival.

    The showcase of titles includes a heart-warming father-and-son tale of Finding Nemo; an all-time classic The Lion King; the fantastic tale of Brave; an extraordinary celebration of friendship Toy Story 3 and a magical journey of emotions, Inside Out. These movies together boast of 7 Oscar wins and 9 Oscar nominations.

    The line-up doesn’t end there as the festivities continue with the premiere of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on 25 December at 9 pm.

    The cine fest will start at 11 am on December 25 on Star Movies.

    VH1

    The Christmas special of the channel- Vh1 Winter Wonderland – will begin from 25 December 12 pm onwards.  Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. If you’re a little lost on where to begin with songs to play at Christmas this year, the channel has put together the ultimate Christmas playlist to get you in the holiday spirit.

    Romedy NOW

    Property Name: Romedy Bells

    Movie Names : You Got Mail,  When Harry Met Sally, Sex & The City &  French Kiss

    These movies will air, all day on 25 December, from 9am to 7pm.

    MOVIES NOW

    Property Name: Jingle All The Day

    Movie Names : The Boxtrolls, The Ant Bully, Despicable Me 2, Big Hero 6, Wall-E, Happy Feet & A Bug’s Life

    The property will be on air from 25 December, 2016 from 9am and will continue to run the entire day.

    While Romedy NOW is all about romance and drama, MOVIES NOW plans to go with fantasy and animation.

    Sony Le Plex HD

    A man who has made people laugh for over three generations, a man who single handedly made his films, a man who could make you tickle and ponder over social/political issues at the same time. Yes, we are talking about the king of comedy, Charlie Chaplin. Sony Le Plex HD commemorates 39 death anniversary of Chaplin by airing his biographical film Chaplin on 25 December at 6:30 pm.

    Starring Robert Downey Jr in a never-seen-before performance, the movie takes us through the comedian’s eventful and controversial life. Other outstanding talent includes late Richard Attenborough, who directed and produced the film, Geraldine Chaplin, Chaplin’s real daughter, who plays her own grandmother in the film and Sir Anthony Hopkins who plays the role of Chaplin’s biography editor.

    The film serenades through the beginning of his struggles with a childhood of extreme poverty to his unique style of filmmaking which had hard hitting sarcasm induced messages depicting the pathos of the middle class.