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  • TLC gets ready for the wedding season with its new short format series – ‘The Bonafide Bride’

    TLC gets ready for the wedding season with its new short format series – ‘The Bonafide Bride’

    MUMBAI – Undoubtedly, one of the most exciting aspects of the entire wedding preparation process for any bride is to find the perfect look for herself. However, the process of selecting the perfect outfit is not always as fun and easy as it might seem.  There are a gazillion things running through your head, and things seem to just be happening in one big daze. Whether you've been dreaming of your wedding dress since you were 5 and know the exact specifications you want for it down to the last sequin. Finding your perfect wedding look can be stressful.

    Showcasing the different aspects of what goes into Bride’s look, TLC, India’s leading lifestyle channel, launched one of its kind short format series ‘The Bonafide Bride’ starting October 21 on TLC SD and TLC HD World. In partnership with leading brands such as OPPO, Philips Straighteners & MDH, the series highlights the journey of a bride and everything that goes into creating the ultimate wedding look, will feature high profile designers such as Neeta Lulla and Ishaa Amin alongside celebrity hairstyle and make-up expert Bianca Lauzado.

    Adding to the excitement of the upcoming series, Neeta Lulla, Indian stylist and designer said, “Majorly all the brides come to me with a request to replicate Bollywood celebrities’ look for their wedding which they have imagined for the D-Day. It might be a costume for a normal girl but for the bride it is filled with hopes and dreams. There is a huge amount of emotional investment and thought that goes behind creating that perfect wedding look. TLC’s ‘The Bonafide Bride’ reflects the work that goes behind giving that perfect look filled with emotions and expectations.”

    Speaking on the occasion, Celebrity designer, Eshaa Amiin, said, “The 5-minute format is a novel idea especially when its focuses on a subject like ‘Bride look’. My role as a stylist is very crucial as they have a set expectation from me. Every bride must look spectacular and I need to make sure that she’s comfortable throughout the ceremony and feels her best in every outfit she adorns. TLC’s ‘The Bonafide Bride’ reflects the work that goes behind that perfect wedding look.”

  • Discovery India programming head Arun Thapar moves on

    Discovery India programming head Arun Thapar moves on

    MUMBAI: After a five year long journey with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific India as vice president – programming, Arun Thapar has reportedly moved on from his role to pursue further challenging career opportunities.

    According to sources, Thapar’s last day at the network was 10 August.

    No confirmation was available about his departure from either Thapar or the Discovery management, despite several attempts to reach out to them.

    Thapar, led a cross functional team for programming strategy and planning, content sourcing including acquisitions, scheduling, commissioning and executive production of all local India productions.

    He also played a role in contributing towards ad sales solutions, language customization and new channel launches with a view to grow the Discovery portfolio and strengthening its leadership in nonfiction entertainment.

    During his journey, he oversaw various programming and on air promotion (OAP) needs for all 11 channels of the Discovery Networks in South Asia – Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Investigation Discovery, TLC HD World, Animal Planet HD World and Discovery HD World.

    In his past role, Thapar was program presenter and VP programming at NDTV Lifestyle.

    Indiantelevision.com had recently reported that Karan Bajaj was joining Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific as senior vice president & general manager of South Asia with effect from 17 October 2016. He will be based in Mumbai and will report to Discovery APAC president and managing director Arthur Bastings.

  • Discovery India programming head Arun Thapar moves on

    Discovery India programming head Arun Thapar moves on

    MUMBAI: After a five year long journey with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific India as vice president – programming, Arun Thapar has reportedly moved on from his role to pursue further challenging career opportunities.

    According to sources, Thapar’s last day at the network was 10 August.

    No confirmation was available about his departure from either Thapar or the Discovery management, despite several attempts to reach out to them.

    Thapar, led a cross functional team for programming strategy and planning, content sourcing including acquisitions, scheduling, commissioning and executive production of all local India productions.

    He also played a role in contributing towards ad sales solutions, language customization and new channel launches with a view to grow the Discovery portfolio and strengthening its leadership in nonfiction entertainment.

    During his journey, he oversaw various programming and on air promotion (OAP) needs for all 11 channels of the Discovery Networks in South Asia – Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Investigation Discovery, TLC HD World, Animal Planet HD World and Discovery HD World.

    In his past role, Thapar was program presenter and VP programming at NDTV Lifestyle.

    Indiantelevision.com had recently reported that Karan Bajaj was joining Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific as senior vice president & general manager of South Asia with effect from 17 October 2016. He will be based in Mumbai and will report to Discovery APAC president and managing director Arthur Bastings.

  • Discovery Communications acquires majority share in FoodFood

    Discovery Communications acquires majority share in FoodFood

    MUMBAI: Discovery Communications has announced an agreement to partner with India’s top culinary celebrity Sanjeev Kapoor, by acquiring a majority share in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products.

    Discovery’s investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand its presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands including TLC and ID.  Tapping into the growing appetite for food programming amongst women across India, Discovery plans to support FoodFood’s 100% focus on local programming and products, and to drive further value from the ongoing digitalisation of India. Discovery has also agreed to sell FoodFood’s advertising, effective immediately.

    India’s iconic food personality, pioneer of food programming on television, celebrated entrepreneur and author of best-selling cookbooks, Sanjeev Kapoor, will continue to star in and produce programming for FoodFood as its brand ambassador, and will remain a minority shareholder in the business.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific president and MD Arthur Bastings said, “Discovery’s investment in FoodFood further boosts our presence in this important market and broadens our portfolio by adding a category of content that people love. We are excited to partner with the exceptionally talented team, including culinary guru Sanjeev Kapoor, who singlehandedly revolutionised the food television genre in India. Sanjeev’s creative flair and personality combined with Discovery’s content and operational expertise is the perfect recipe for FoodFood’s evolution.”

    “Food is no longer just fuel for the body; it has become a social currency that is appreciated universally.We look forward to deepening FoodFood’s engagement, particularly in digital, and widening its community outside of India,” Bastings added.

    Turmeric Vision Private Limited promoter Sanjeev Kapoor said, “FoodFood is widely admired for its highly relevant, topical, varied, entertaining and delectable programming. I am delighted to become a part of the Discovery family and I am confident that this partnership will strengthen FoodFood’s reach and affinity with consumers, advertisers and distributors.”

    Turmeric Vision Private Limited will be managed as part of Discovery’s Asia-Pacific region led by Bastings. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

    Launched in 2011, FoodFood is India’s most recognised cuisine network and is available on leading DTH and cable platforms across India. It has a strategic and growing presence amongst the Indian diaspora across the world which includes UAE, Canada and USA.One of the most engaging brands on digital, the channel’s content is also viewed on its FoodFood App, YouTube Channel and website www.foodfood.com. The brand has a wide following on social platforms including Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter and Instagram.

    FoodFood’s marquee shows span a diverse range from regional Indian food to international cuisines, from health recipes to herb-infused cooking and from kids’ meals to tea time snacks. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Kitchen features his top 100 recipes including his signature dishes. The Fit Foodie presents low-calorie, delicious and contemporary recipes. Style Chef features simple, exotic and unusual recipes using appliances and resources readily available in every Indian kitchen. Hi Tea focuses on effortless, fool-proof recipes guaranteed to enrich family evenings.

    Discovery has been entertaining Indian audiences with its high-quality and differentiated content for the last 20 years. The company currently operates 11 channels in India: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Kids, ID-Investigation Discovery, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Tamil, Discovery HD World, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

  • Discovery Communications acquires majority share in FoodFood

    Discovery Communications acquires majority share in FoodFood

    MUMBAI: Discovery Communications has announced an agreement to partner with India’s top culinary celebrity Sanjeev Kapoor, by acquiring a majority share in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products.

    Discovery’s investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand its presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands including TLC and ID.  Tapping into the growing appetite for food programming amongst women across India, Discovery plans to support FoodFood’s 100% focus on local programming and products, and to drive further value from the ongoing digitalisation of India. Discovery has also agreed to sell FoodFood’s advertising, effective immediately.

    India’s iconic food personality, pioneer of food programming on television, celebrated entrepreneur and author of best-selling cookbooks, Sanjeev Kapoor, will continue to star in and produce programming for FoodFood as its brand ambassador, and will remain a minority shareholder in the business.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific president and MD Arthur Bastings said, “Discovery’s investment in FoodFood further boosts our presence in this important market and broadens our portfolio by adding a category of content that people love. We are excited to partner with the exceptionally talented team, including culinary guru Sanjeev Kapoor, who singlehandedly revolutionised the food television genre in India. Sanjeev’s creative flair and personality combined with Discovery’s content and operational expertise is the perfect recipe for FoodFood’s evolution.”

    “Food is no longer just fuel for the body; it has become a social currency that is appreciated universally.We look forward to deepening FoodFood’s engagement, particularly in digital, and widening its community outside of India,” Bastings added.

    Turmeric Vision Private Limited promoter Sanjeev Kapoor said, “FoodFood is widely admired for its highly relevant, topical, varied, entertaining and delectable programming. I am delighted to become a part of the Discovery family and I am confident that this partnership will strengthen FoodFood’s reach and affinity with consumers, advertisers and distributors.”

    Turmeric Vision Private Limited will be managed as part of Discovery’s Asia-Pacific region led by Bastings. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

    Launched in 2011, FoodFood is India’s most recognised cuisine network and is available on leading DTH and cable platforms across India. It has a strategic and growing presence amongst the Indian diaspora across the world which includes UAE, Canada and USA.One of the most engaging brands on digital, the channel’s content is also viewed on its FoodFood App, YouTube Channel and website www.foodfood.com. The brand has a wide following on social platforms including Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter and Instagram.

    FoodFood’s marquee shows span a diverse range from regional Indian food to international cuisines, from health recipes to herb-infused cooking and from kids’ meals to tea time snacks. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Kitchen features his top 100 recipes including his signature dishes. The Fit Foodie presents low-calorie, delicious and contemporary recipes. Style Chef features simple, exotic and unusual recipes using appliances and resources readily available in every Indian kitchen. Hi Tea focuses on effortless, fool-proof recipes guaranteed to enrich family evenings.

    Discovery has been entertaining Indian audiences with its high-quality and differentiated content for the last 20 years. The company currently operates 11 channels in India: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Kids, ID-Investigation Discovery, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Tamil, Discovery HD World, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

  • TLC HD WORLD presents ‘Hotel Hell’

    TLC HD WORLD presents ‘Hotel Hell’

    MUMBAI: Lifestyle channel TLC HD World is all geared up to present a new series Hotel Hell every Monday at 10 pm. The series features Gordon Ramsay travelling across America in search of horrid hotels and work towards turning them around.

     

    Viewers will see Ramsay sleep on stained mattresses, take cold showers in musty bathrooms and confront hotel ghosts. The series will see him fixing these horrible hotels, awful inns and bed and breakfasts and revamped into beautiful, clean and lively places to stay, to meet a traveller’s expectations.

     

    Ramsay in his own inimitable style will go head-to-head with the owners and staff, raising tension to the maximum capacity. He will take his hospitality reviews to a new benchmark and showcase unexpected results. Gordon will help the hotels to survive in the cut-throat hospitality industry, turning these struggling establishments upside down, from the bar staff to the bedrooms, the receptionists to the room service.

     

    Each episode of the series will showcase Ramsay addressing the problems of upkeep and services to ensure that each guest’s expectations are met. He will endure the hotels at their worst to provide the guests a wonderful experience. While some owners will happily work with Ramsay to improve their hotels, others will retaliate and face the consequences.

  • Discovery to showcase new content offering at Goafest 2015

    Discovery to showcase new content offering at Goafest 2015

    MUMBAI: With Goafest 2015 just around the corner, not only are advertisers and media agencies getting ready with their best attire, also gearing for the big event are broadcasters, and among them is Discovery.

     

    The network, which announced the launch of a Hindi entertainment channel ID – Investigation Discovery, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World in the previous edition of Goafest, will be presenting its upcoming marquee programmes on Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Kids, Animal Planet, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World at Goafest to be held from 9-11 April in Goa.

     

    “We will also be bringing the intriguing world of mystery and suspense alive at Goafest with our refreshing Hindi entertainment channel – ID. Extending the on-air promise of all our brands, the audience will get a glimpse into the compelling mysteries and true suspense stories at Goafest. We will also announce an exciting new investigation series that will be hosted by one of India’s most recognised television faces,” Discovery Networks Asia Pacific executive vice president & general manager, South Asia and Southeast Asia Rahul Johri tells Indiantelevision.com.

     

    Discovery Channel has been associated with the festival for the past seven years. Talking about the association, Johri says, “Discovery Channel and Goafest have had a strong and valuable partnership for the past seven years, and I have personally witnessed it become one of the finest industry platforms not only in India, but the world.”

     

    Discovery has presented its brands to audience at Goafest first before launching it anywhere in India. “We have seen the festival grow from strength to strength attracting the best minds from media, advertising and marketing,” he adds.

     

    According to Johri, Goafest is the only festival of its kind in India, both in terms of scale and form that offers a platform to showcase and reward the best work in the industry.

     

    “It has been an ideal platform for Discovery to launch not one, two but six unique content channels. Ranging from Discovery Science and Discovery Turbo to three unique content HD channels and India’s first Hindi investigation and suspense channel – ID-Investigation Discovery, Goafest has been witness to many firsts from Discovery,” informs Johri. 

     

    Johri believes that broadcasters are constantly looking for large and diverse audience that they can present their content and brands to and thus Goafest becomes the natural choice. “The festival is attended by everybody who matters in the media industry. It provides opportunities to network, learn, celebrate and have fun,” he concludes.

  • Discovery Communications launches ID, TLC HD and Animal Planet HD World

    Discovery Communications launches ID, TLC HD and Animal Planet HD World

    MUMBAI: Further expanding its reach and distribution, Discovery Communications has launched three new channels in India taking its network portfolio to 11 channels in all. The first is a Hindi entertainment channel ID Investigation Discovery dedicated to offer compelling true stories of crime and suspense, the second is TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

     

    ID is already available across the country on digital and analogue networks including leading platforms like Hathway (channel no. 24), Siticable (channel no. 127) and Dish TV (channel no. 128). On the other hand, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World are available on Dish TV (49 and 52) respectively.

     

    Discovery Communications India EVP and general manager south Asia, Rahul Johri believes that with this move it will now satisfy the curiosity of millions of viewers in India.  “We have had a fantastic growth trajectory in India. We have consistently enhanced our product offerings, successfully implemented our localisation strategy and presented path-breaking India productions.”

     

    He is confident that ID will deliver unmatched entertainment through its impactful and investigative programming. “Strengthening our leadership in the HD genre, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World will accelerate the high definition drive in the country,” adds Johri.

     

    Providing fascinating stories of human nature, ID’s alluring series, in-depth specials and thought-provoking one-offs will challenge viewers’ perceptions. Some of the fascinating series that will premiere on ID include stories of married couples where one spouse has hidden a shocking secret that will have viewers shake their heads in disbelief in Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry?

     

    Follow the unpredictable twists of missing person cases and track investigations aimed at solving how and why people simply vanish in Disappeared. Watch how great marriages are nearly ruined when a maniacal, meddling mother-in-law oversteps her bounds in Evil-In-Law. Exciting true-crime series, Blood Relatives investigates homespun murder mysteries where everyone is a suspect and every suspect shares a last name. Watch forensic analysts, trace evidence experts, crime scene technicians, handwriting experts and more as they work together to help solve compelling murder cases in Solved.

     

    Viewers can prepare for a culinary adventure, set out on an immersive journey, gain myriad experiences; all in all Live More through TLC HD World’s programmes such as: Great Cruises that offers an inside view of the multi-billion dollar cruise industry; savour jaw dropping stories, histories, people and places behind your favourite Asian cuisines in Culinary Asia; feast to The World’s Greenest Homes where luxury and ecology co-exist to create a harmonious balance and watch the interesting story of Karl as he travels to the Seven Wonders in An Idiot Abroad.

     

    With its ‘Surprisingly Human’ proposition, Animal Planet HD World will offer audience an exciting and new blend of programming that will unravel mysteries, discover unexplored habitats, enjoy cuddly pets and witness extraordinary adventures of wildlife enthusiasts.

     

    Some of the immersive launches scheduled include Wildest Arctic that will showcase the last great wilderness on earth – arctic, explore the unique hidden worlds lying beneath the seas and oceans of the seven continents and Tanked follows business partners, best friends and arch rivals Wayde King and Brett Raymer, as they run the largest aquarium manufacturing company in America. Witness the sport of catching catfish with your bare hands with Hillbillies in Hillbilly Handfisn’ and tune in to the most comprehensive dog encyclopedia showing over 800 dog breeds recognised worldwide in Dogs 101.

     

    Discovery’s existing portfolio in India includes 11 channels: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery-ID, TLC, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Tamil, Discovery Turbo, Discovery HD World, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

  • Discovery to launch three new channels

    Discovery to launch three new channels

    GOA: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has announced the launch of three new channels in India at the ongoing GoaFest. Widely recognised for enhancing the television viewing experience in India over the last two decades, Discovery will launch a refreshing new concept Hindi entertainment channel named ID – Investigation Discovery.

    One of the pioneers in high definition genre in India, the company will also expand its HD offering with the launch of two differentiated gold standard channels – TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World.

    The company’s expanded portfolio of 11 differentiated channels reflects India’s potential and resonates the core promise of digitisation in India.
     

    ID will be India’s first Hindi entertainment channel dedicated to offering compelling true stories of mystery, crime and suspense. The channel promises to ‘always reveal’ intriguing twists and turns that culminate into thrilling conclusions. Providing fascinating stories of human nature, the channel’s alluring series, in-depth specials and thought-provoking one-offs will challenge viewers’ perceptions and expand the Hindi entertainment genre.

    Rahul Johri executive vice president and general manager – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and head of revenue, pan-regional ad sales and Southeast Asia said, “The launch of three new channels    ID, TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World demonstrates Discovery’s commitment to entertain Indian viewers and offer high-quality and differentiated programming. ID is one of the great success stories in US cable and we are thrilled to present the impactful and entertaining investigative programming to viewers in India.” 
     

    “Steering the premium audience in the country, TLC HD World promises to celebrate every moment of life by offering the finest experiences from across the world. With its dedicated 24-hour programming, the channel will indulge the audience through its captivating content on destinations, personalities and trends underscoring its ‘live more’ promise,” stated the release.

     
    Offering the gold standard in high definition, Animal Planet HD World will bring alive the warm and intimate bond that exists between humans and animal kingdom. “Surprisingly Human, it will broadcast premiere content, scheduled as per Indian viewers’ preference with gripping on air packaging,” the release added.

    Discussing the growth potential of high definition in India, Johri said, “The launch of the two new high definition channels TLC HD World and Animal Planet HD World has further extended Discovery’s leadership in the HD genre. Both the new networks, along with existing Discovery HD World, will enrich television viewing experience and satisfy the emerging demands of audience, advertisers and affiliates.”

     Discovery’s existing portfolio in India includes eight channels: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Tamil, TLC, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD World.