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  • TLC gung-ho about Aalim’s Bollywood hair style show; more Indian originals coming up

    TLC gung-ho about Aalim’s Bollywood hair style show; more Indian originals coming up

    MUMBAI: Discovery Communications’ lifestyle channel – TLC, armed with consumer feedback and international research, is back with the second season of “Style Inc. with Aalim Hakim.” With a reach of over 70-80 million households in India, the lifestyle channel is attempting to give viewers another peek at what is the latest in terms of hair styling in India.

    The series will provide a gateway to the life of Bollywood’s new male brigade from 20 October every Thursday-Friday at 10 pm. The repeat telecast will be on Saturday-Sunday at 6 pm on TLC and TLC HD World.

    The second season of the series has heart throbs Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ayushmann Khurrana, Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt opening themselves up to Aalim. Viewers can watch Aalim transform their favourite stars for movies, photo shoots and ad films, as well showcase the unique relationship they share with Bollywood’s go-to stylist.

    The six-episode show has roped in FitBit and Usha International as advertisers on board so far, and talks are on with a few more brands.

    “TLC is a unique, standalone channel. It can’t be compared with any other channel. We have always tried to capture the trend of the country. Once, travel was a trend and then grooming was, and makeover used to be; now styling is in vogue. We believe that the audience is looking for content on beauty and style right now. We want to invest in this genre which is unique,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific vice president, female and family entertainment products, south Asia Rajiv Bakshi.

    He further stated that, “We are overwhelmed with the tremendous response the series has received on social platforms. Style is the new buzzword, and no one does it better than the new generation of Bollywood actors. The kind of Bollywood stars who would be appearing on the show can offer tips about maintaining one’s hair. It is a layered show, and not a straightforward one.”

    Depending on the success of this season, the team will explore further possibilities. “We want to build a franchise,” added Bakshi.

    Hakim added, “It is so exciting to witness this shift in India towards styling and grooming. I am super-charged to be doing the second season of “Style Inc. with TLC.” Fans will get to see Bollywood’s youngest and most stylish stars and get to know their style mantras.”

    Targeted at the young millennials in the 15-35 age-group across India – who have a deep interest in styling but don’t know where to get it done from – the show will tell them the difference between a good and a bad haircut. “We are certainly targeting urban India. From the south, Bangalore is a very important market for us, and Hyderabad too has a good viewership. There is enough appetite in the north and the south,” voiced Bakshi.

    The channel is launching eight to 10 shows in the next three months based on the genres of dating, relationship, food, travel, and a couple of series coming in from India.

    Bakshi stressed that TLC is not limiting itself to a particular show genre. “We have always tried to do something more than what the audience demands. The approach of what they would want to watch which could be unknown to them is what we want to capture.”

    With a countable number of channels in this space, Bakshi opined that there was enough place for new players.

    “It is an attractive and feasible genre, and the market is dynamic. Certainly, as a market, it can obviously take more channels. The passion towards a certain kind of TV will overtake passion towards traditional TV. And, we believe, lifestyle is one of the areas of interest,” Bakshi concluded.

  • TLC to launch Buddy’s Family Vacation

    TLC to launch Buddy’s Family Vacation

    MUMBAI: TLC – India’s favorite lifestyle destination brings to its viewers an all new series – BUDDY’S FAMILY VACATION featuring celebrity chef Buddy Valastro and his family. The eight episode series is a hearty tale of fantastic food and family adventures, where Buddy and his family set off for a vacation across America.

    BUDDY’S FAMILY VACATION airs every Monday – Tuesday at 7 PM only on TLC.

    On the series, Buddy Valastro decides to take a break from his busy schedule and stacks up the RV for an epic Valastro road trip across America with his family.

    TLC captures this adventurous journey as the family ventures across different cities in America and experiences the local food of these cities. They feast upon some of the most sumptuous meals that America has to offer – from relishing seafood on the eastern seaboard to stuffed ‘ugly biscuits’ in Myrtle Beach.

    The series is all about travelling through the heart of America, spending quality time with family and great food all across. From spooky adventures like catching a ghost in Savannah’s haunted historic district to daring activities like feeding alligators, Buddy and his family make the most of their time together. The family eats spicy Etouffee in New Orleans and try their hands at cooking delicious food in all the towns and cities they visit. They make saltwater taffy the old style, prepare boudin, hand-crafted chocolaty treats and much more.

  • TLC to launch Buddy’s Family Vacation

    TLC to launch Buddy’s Family Vacation

    MUMBAI: TLC – India’s favorite lifestyle destination brings to its viewers an all new series – BUDDY’S FAMILY VACATION featuring celebrity chef Buddy Valastro and his family. The eight episode series is a hearty tale of fantastic food and family adventures, where Buddy and his family set off for a vacation across America.

    BUDDY’S FAMILY VACATION airs every Monday – Tuesday at 7 PM only on TLC.

    On the series, Buddy Valastro decides to take a break from his busy schedule and stacks up the RV for an epic Valastro road trip across America with his family.

    TLC captures this adventurous journey as the family ventures across different cities in America and experiences the local food of these cities. They feast upon some of the most sumptuous meals that America has to offer – from relishing seafood on the eastern seaboard to stuffed ‘ugly biscuits’ in Myrtle Beach.

    The series is all about travelling through the heart of America, spending quality time with family and great food all across. From spooky adventures like catching a ghost in Savannah’s haunted historic district to daring activities like feeding alligators, Buddy and his family make the most of their time together. The family eats spicy Etouffee in New Orleans and try their hands at cooking delicious food in all the towns and cities they visit. They make saltwater taffy the old style, prepare boudin, hand-crafted chocolaty treats and much more.

  • GRB Entertainment announced acquisition of ‘Guide to fabulous’ and ‘Recipe Rehab’

    GRB Entertainment announced acquisition of ‘Guide to fabulous’ and ‘Recipe Rehab’

    MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced deals for two factual make-over series in Canada — Secret Guide to Fabulous and My First Home; and a family-oriented food competition format to Sweden for Recipe Rehab.

    Canada’s Blue Ant Media acquired Secret Guide to Fabulous, from executive producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos. The series unlocks the mysteries to making life better, from whipping up a last minute gourmet meal to refining personal style, from picking the perfect gift to managing life on social media. Secret Guide provides the code to living a fabulous life.

    Game TV in Canada took two seasons of home-buying series My First Home, produced for TLC, which follows first-time homebuyers through the process of purchasing their first property, where “must-haves” and budgets don’t always meet.

    Sweden’s Elk Production acquired the format Recipe Rehab, from the creator of The Biggest Loser. In a world of fast food and fast living, two chefs are challenged to remake a family’s favourite meal by transforming their calorie-packed delights into tasty and healthy alternatives. The family then judges each meal based on preparation and flavour.

    “GRB is excited to take Recipe Rehab, our new cooking show format, to Sweden where it is sure to be a major hit and help families come together in the kitchen. Additionally, our Canadian partners, Blue Ant Media and Game TV, will find success with exceptional make-over programs My First Home and Secret Guide to Fabulous. GRB continues to evolve in our program offerings and excel in the factual genre,” said GRB Entertainment SVP of International Distribution Michael Lolato

  • GRB Entertainment announced acquisition of ‘Guide to fabulous’ and ‘Recipe Rehab’

    GRB Entertainment announced acquisition of ‘Guide to fabulous’ and ‘Recipe Rehab’

    MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced deals for two factual make-over series in Canada — Secret Guide to Fabulous and My First Home; and a family-oriented food competition format to Sweden for Recipe Rehab.

    Canada’s Blue Ant Media acquired Secret Guide to Fabulous, from executive producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos. The series unlocks the mysteries to making life better, from whipping up a last minute gourmet meal to refining personal style, from picking the perfect gift to managing life on social media. Secret Guide provides the code to living a fabulous life.

    Game TV in Canada took two seasons of home-buying series My First Home, produced for TLC, which follows first-time homebuyers through the process of purchasing their first property, where “must-haves” and budgets don’t always meet.

    Sweden’s Elk Production acquired the format Recipe Rehab, from the creator of The Biggest Loser. In a world of fast food and fast living, two chefs are challenged to remake a family’s favourite meal by transforming their calorie-packed delights into tasty and healthy alternatives. The family then judges each meal based on preparation and flavour.

    “GRB is excited to take Recipe Rehab, our new cooking show format, to Sweden where it is sure to be a major hit and help families come together in the kitchen. Additionally, our Canadian partners, Blue Ant Media and Game TV, will find success with exceptional make-over programs My First Home and Secret Guide to Fabulous. GRB continues to evolve in our program offerings and excel in the factual genre,” said GRB Entertainment SVP of International Distribution Michael Lolato

  • 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 to premiere ’50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy’

    TLC to premiere ’50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy’

    MUMBAI: TLC is all geared up this summer with a new show titled 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy. The show will premiere on 8 May 2016every Sunday at 7 pm.

    In the show, the dare devil presenter, Baz Ashmawy decides to take his mammy on one of his adventurous trips only to test his Mammy’s mettle. The specially designed journey by Baz will take his mammy and viewers across locations in Africa, Asia and the USA. Baz will not leave a single chance to scare his mother.

    The new show is a continent hopping travelogue by BazAshmawy and his 71-year-old mother, Nancy. The show will follow the first time adventurer Nancy, as she finds herself jumping blindly on every thrilling situation. The 71 year old will be seen trying every crazy adventure that her son has on offer. The series reflects mother and son bond in a unique and overwhelming way.

    The show follows the courageous man as he maps out his journey based on his devious plans, across the globe only to gently test Nancy’s limits. 

  • TLC to premiere ’50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy’

    TLC to premiere ’50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy’

    MUMBAI: TLC is all geared up this summer with a new show titled 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy. The show will premiere on 8 May 2016every Sunday at 7 pm.

    In the show, the dare devil presenter, Baz Ashmawy decides to take his mammy on one of his adventurous trips only to test his Mammy’s mettle. The specially designed journey by Baz will take his mammy and viewers across locations in Africa, Asia and the USA. Baz will not leave a single chance to scare his mother.

    The new show is a continent hopping travelogue by BazAshmawy and his 71-year-old mother, Nancy. The show will follow the first time adventurer Nancy, as she finds herself jumping blindly on every thrilling situation. The 71 year old will be seen trying every crazy adventure that her son has on offer. The series reflects mother and son bond in a unique and overwhelming way.

    The show follows the courageous man as he maps out his journey based on his devious plans, across the globe only to gently test Nancy’s limits. 

  • TLC is back with season 2 of ‘Masterchef Canada’

    TLC is back with season 2 of ‘Masterchef Canada’

    MUMBAI: TLC, India’s lifestyle destination is back with a brand new season of Masterchef Canada. After an exciting and successful run with the first season, the competition is back with top home cooks from across Canada who will battle for the title of Canada’s MasterChef.

    Returning judgeson the series will include celebrity chef Michael Bonacini who is the co-founder of one of Canada’s leading fine dining restaurant companies, Claudio Aprile, one of Canada’s most celebrated and visionary chefs and Alvin Leung, the self-proclaimed demon chef. On the line will be sixteen of Canada’s best home cooks who will be tested on their culinary skills and their ability to translate their vision into great dishes to impress the judges.

    The show will air every Friday to Sunday at 8 pm.

    With Season 1 of the series receiving a great response from viewers across the country, the new season promises to take the excitement and thrill to the next level with intense competition amongst the contestants. In each episode, judges will raise the stakes with new mystery box challenges, pressure tests and team challenges designed to bring the best out of the contestants. The series will feature contestantswho will present their creatively crafted dishes with the hopes of turning their culinary dreams into reality.

    After surviving a series of showdowns, the grand finale will witness a battle between the top two cooks for the title of MasterChef Canada. Only one will emerge victorious and lay claim to the title of Masterchef Canada.