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  • 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. 

  • Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    MUMBAI: The Nickelodeon  franchise’s latest offering Nick HD+, is set to elevate the entertainment experience for kids with a marquee international event ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016’.  Nick HD+ will create a new milestone with the telecast of the globally celebrated awards within just 12 hours of the US broadcast. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016, the only awards  show where every child’s vote counts, is all set to go on air on  13 March, 2016 at 7:00pm IST.

    Speaking on the awards , Viacom18, EVP & Business Head – Kids Cluster  Nina Jaipuria said “Nick HD+ provides children with unmatched entertainment experiences through unparalleled content.  With the Kids Choice Awards exclusively premiering on Nick HD+ just within 12 hours of the US telecast and along with the rest of the world, the channel is going to raise the bar in kids’ engagement in India.”

    This year, upping the entertainment quotient for kids will be the musical sensation and heartthrob Blake Shelton who will be the host for KCA 2016. This high octane awards show will also feature some enthralling entertainment acts, musical presentations, amidst appearances and performances by numerous celebrity icons like Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt and Little Mix. And that’s not all, kids will also witness and participate in celebs being ‘Slimed’ at the mega event.

  • Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    MUMBAI: The Nickelodeon  franchise’s latest offering Nick HD+, is set to elevate the entertainment experience for kids with a marquee international event ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016’.  Nick HD+ will create a new milestone with the telecast of the globally celebrated awards within just 12 hours of the US broadcast. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016, the only awards  show where every child’s vote counts, is all set to go on air on  13 March, 2016 at 7:00pm IST.

    Speaking on the awards , Viacom18, EVP & Business Head – Kids Cluster  Nina Jaipuria said “Nick HD+ provides children with unmatched entertainment experiences through unparalleled content.  With the Kids Choice Awards exclusively premiering on Nick HD+ just within 12 hours of the US telecast and along with the rest of the world, the channel is going to raise the bar in kids’ engagement in India.”

    This year, upping the entertainment quotient for kids will be the musical sensation and heartthrob Blake Shelton who will be the host for KCA 2016. This high octane awards show will also feature some enthralling entertainment acts, musical presentations, amidst appearances and performances by numerous celebrity icons like Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt and Little Mix. And that’s not all, kids will also witness and participate in celebs being ‘Slimed’ at the mega event.

  • TOPSGRUP recognized as India’s Most Trusted Brand for 2015 in the Security Category

    TOPSGRUP recognized as India’s Most Trusted Brand for 2015 in the Security Category

    Mumbai – November 30, 2015: TOPSGRUP, India’s largest security group, received the unique recognition of being recognized as INDIA’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND for 2015 in the Security Category. The brand was selected amongst more than 2,000 short listed brands related to various categories based on a consumer survey conducted in India by Media Research Group (MRG), a company with close to 15 years’ experience in conducting exhaustive research of this nature.

     

    Being the 3rd such award for the company this year, the global security service provider has been recognized as INDIA’S NO. 1 BRAND IN THE SECURITY CATEGORY by the Indian Brand Leadership Awards in association with IBC Infomedia (International Brands Consultants). Furthermore, according to the BRAND TRUST REPORT INDIA, TOPSGRUP has significantly risen to 171th position from 800th position in 2014 across all segments and brands in India.

     

    Ramesh Iyer, Vice Chairman & CEO – India, TOPSGRUP said, “INDIA’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND Award is a true recognition of excellence and appreciation of our brand. As trust is the very basis of security solutions, all the three awards are a source of great pride to our firm. They reassure and show our dedication towards creating the most secure environment for our clients.”

     

    At the awards ceremony, organized by IBC Infomedia Corp, USA, TOPSGRUP proudly finds itself in the company of other leading and established brands like as Airtel, Samsung, Dabur, Air Asia, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Croma, Lodha and Aquaguard among others.

     

    The grand awards ceremony which felicitated and honoured more than 50 successful brands saw more than 200 delegates including CEOs, Managing Directors, Vice Presidents and Directors in attendance.

  • TOPSGRUP recognized as India’s Most Trusted Brand for 2015 in the Security Category

    TOPSGRUP recognized as India’s Most Trusted Brand for 2015 in the Security Category

    Mumbai – November 30, 2015: TOPSGRUP, India’s largest security group, received the unique recognition of being recognized as INDIA’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND for 2015 in the Security Category. The brand was selected amongst more than 2,000 short listed brands related to various categories based on a consumer survey conducted in India by Media Research Group (MRG), a company with close to 15 years’ experience in conducting exhaustive research of this nature.

     

    Being the 3rd such award for the company this year, the global security service provider has been recognized as INDIA’S NO. 1 BRAND IN THE SECURITY CATEGORY by the Indian Brand Leadership Awards in association with IBC Infomedia (International Brands Consultants). Furthermore, according to the BRAND TRUST REPORT INDIA, TOPSGRUP has significantly risen to 171th position from 800th position in 2014 across all segments and brands in India.

     

    Ramesh Iyer, Vice Chairman & CEO – India, TOPSGRUP said, “INDIA’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND Award is a true recognition of excellence and appreciation of our brand. As trust is the very basis of security solutions, all the three awards are a source of great pride to our firm. They reassure and show our dedication towards creating the most secure environment for our clients.”

     

    At the awards ceremony, organized by IBC Infomedia Corp, USA, TOPSGRUP proudly finds itself in the company of other leading and established brands like as Airtel, Samsung, Dabur, Air Asia, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Croma, Lodha and Aquaguard among others.

     

    The grand awards ceremony which felicitated and honoured more than 50 successful brands saw more than 200 delegates including CEOs, Managing Directors, Vice Presidents and Directors in attendance.

  • YuppTV includes Al Jazeera on its platform for global consumption

    YuppTV includes Al Jazeera on its platform for global consumption

    MUMBAI: With an aim to provide comprehensive content that includes quality international news to subscribers in many key markets around the world , except for USA, YuppTV today announced the launch of the globally recognized ‘Al Jazeera’ news channel on its platform and added another news services provider to its bouquet of offerings

     

    Announcing the launch, YuppTV CEO Uday Reddy said, “We are thrilled to launch Al Jazeera English for consumers across the world today, except for the USA. Al Jazeera English is a fresh voice in international news and we believe the channel will offer pioneering news viewing experience to people. We strongly believe our viewers will benefit from this launch immensely.”

     

    Al Jazeera Media Network Executive Director of Marketing and Distribution Abdulla Al Najjar said, “The mission of Al Jazeera is to deliver captivating content which tells the human story; we are therefore naturally excited to partner with YuppTV, which is one of the leading over-the-top content players. Al Jazeera English offers audiences, on a variety of platforms, an unparalleled look at the world and shines a light on under-reported regions which are rarely covered by other international news channels. We trust this will mark the beginning of a new and exciting international partnership.”

     

    YuppTV says that it is accessible on more than 25 internet enabled devices, delivering more than 200 Indian television channels worldwide in 14 Indian Languages.

  • Grass Valley honoured with Philo T. Farnsworth Award by Television Academy

    Grass Valley honoured with Philo T. Farnsworth Award by Television Academy

    MUMBAI: Grass Valley USA, LLC was presented with the Philo T. Farnsworth Award by the Television Academy at its 67th Engineering Emmy Awards.

     

    The company was honored for its five-decade history of providing the tools to create signal infrastructure as the television industry grew; for its years of leadership in video routing, switching and manipulation; and for its industry-changing, pioneering strides in digital-image processing and effects.

     

    The award was presented on 28 October.

     

    In receiving the award, Grass Valley senior vice president, marketing Mike Cronk said, “It was an honor to receive on behalf of all Grass Valley employees through the years the Philo T. Farnsworth Award from the Television Academy at its 67th Engineering Emmy Awards ceremony. Grass Valley was founded in 1959 by Dr. Hare in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California and has not stopped innovating ever since. Whether it was contributing to the first color broadcast of the Olympics in 1968, the first live color broadcast from outer space with Apollo 10 in 1970, transforming live production with the 300 production switcher in 1979, or creating the first commercially viable video server in 1995 (Profile), 21 Emmy awards later Grass Valley’s drive and passion for telling stories with pictures has remained constant.”

     

    “With the proliferation of digital media, UHD, and IP today there are more opportunities than ever to carry that drive and passion for better storytelling into the future. Thanks to all the employees of Grass Valley who have contributed to its success over the years and thanks to all the customers over the years whose confidence in and collaboration with Grass Valley have continued to make the company strong,” he added.

  • Endemol Beyond USA launches digital eSports & gaming network

    Endemol Beyond USA launches digital eSports & gaming network

    MUMBAI: Endemol Shine North America’s premium content network Endemol Beyond USA is set to launch its new eSports & gaming Smasher Network with the debut of its flagship series Legends of Gaming hosted by Toby Turner.

     

    The network has unveiled seven new original series including Rule’m Sports, based on the hit UK series and hosted by YouTube star Jesse Wellens.

     

    Smasher Network marks the second digital-first network from Endemol Beyond USA, following the launch of ICON, the premium global lifestyle network creatively led by digital pioneer Michelle Phan that is launching in 11 territories globally.

     

    Smasher Network will be available across more than 20 platforms, including YouTube, Roku, TiVo, DailyMotion, Amazon Fire TV, Verizon go90, Vessel and also at Endemol Beyond USA’s OTT platform GetBeyond.US.

     

    In addition to Rule’m Sports, new series set to launch on Smasher Network include: Game Fame, We’re in the Game,Fantasy League, Pro v Pro, and Smashed Up.

     

    Endemol Beyond USA interim president and COO Adrian Sexton said, “eSports is trending globally and we’re excited to be at the tipping point with ‘Legends of Gaming’ hosted by the mega-talented Toby Turner. Our premium networks’ strategy, starting with ICON Network and Michelle Phan, and now heading into Smasher with eSports and gaming, puts us right in the middle of one of the most passionate and intense fan bases in digital. Game on!”

     

    Endemol Beyond USA is producing over 100 videos for Legends of Gaming, with 37 episodes of the premiere series hosted by YouTube sensation Toby Turner (aka Tobuscus). Pizza Hut is on board as the principal integration partner, as well as sponsors Razer and iBuyPower, who outfitted the stage with top-of-the-line equipment and custom gaming systems for the Legends. In addition, Endemol Beyond USA is producing another 37 segments of Legends of Gaming: Game Play showing the complete competition; and 37 companion pieces entitled Legends of Gaming: Bloopers and Outtakes, which gives fans an inside look at the antics that were a part of each episode. There will be cast profiles, win/fail videos and recaps, as well. Legends videos will post seven days a week on YouTube, across five months from 7 October through February 2016.

     

    Legends of Gaming is based on the Endemol Beyond UK format of the same name, which launched in 2014 and is currently in its second season. The US version follows four teams of two gamers who are coached by some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.

     

    Legends talent roster collectively represents 57 million subscribers and followers and over 7.3 billion lifetime views across YouTube and other social media platforms. Coaches include Fatal1ty, Perfect Legend, HotShotGG and Hafu. Contestants include gamers The Jovenshire, Syndicate, Terroriser, TmarTn, OMGitsfirefoxx, iiJERiiCHOii, Lui Calibre and runJDrun.

  • Aadarsh’s Purple Turtle Adventures Are Heading to Sri Lanka

    Aadarsh’s Purple Turtle Adventures Are Heading to Sri Lanka

    MUMBAI: Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd. has joined hands with leading publisher Sarasavi Book Shop Pvt. Ltd., to launch Purple Turtle story books in Sinhala Language in Sri lanka. India-based IP development company, Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd. (www.aadarsh.com), has signed with leading children’s book publisher in Sri Lanka, Sarasavi Book Shop Pvt. Ltd. to produce a line of children’s story book products for the company’s anchor property, Purple Turtle, (www.purpleturtle.com) for Sri Lanka.

     

    Manish Rajoria, Director of Licensing and Publishing of the Purple Turtle brand, noted “The Purple Turtle books feature stories that guide and stimulate a child’s mind. Creative stories that provide great learning while having fun experiences. This deal permits us to expand the books growing popularity even further. Young audiences in Sri Lanka will now be able to enjoy many of Purple Turtle’s adventures through a variety of read and play opportunities. , Sarasavi Book Shop Pvt. Ltd.  is a leader in providing children with only high quality reading material, a perfect partner to support our growing initiatives for the Purple Turtle brand.”

     

    Originally introduced in 2012, the Purple Turtle books have been published in 21 countries including USA, UK, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and 6 regional languages in India with over 1 million copies published to date.

     

    The Purple Turtle (78 x 7 min, 3D HD) animation featuring the world’s cutest turtle, a little guy who stands out of the normal crowd because he tends to think differently than others, or better yet, a bit ‘out of his shell’ is in development.

  • Fly to USA to meet the SONIC “Power Rangers”

    Fly to USA to meet the SONIC “Power Rangers”

    MUMBAI: Its action time for all the Power Rangers fans across the country.  Sonic the channel for the action loving generation is geared up to turn every kid’s dream into reality with the launch of their new initiative – ‘Meet the Power Rangers in USA’ contest. The lucky kids will win an all-expenses paid trip to the United States of America where they will meet the Power Rangers in person and get a chance to click photographs alongside their favorite superheroes.

     

    The contest is currently on-air on Sonic Monday to Friday 3:30pm, giving kids the opportunity to not just meet the Power Rangers in USA, but also a chance to win super cool Power Ranger figurines daily.

     

    Speaking about the initiative, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, EVP & Business Head, Kids Cluster, Viacom18 said, “The key priority for us has always been to consistently engage with kids through innovative and experiential campaigns on television and beyond. The ‘Meet The Power Rangers in USA’ campaign is another step towards creating a tangible interface for children by providing them their most memorable and priceless moment – A personal tryst with their favorite superheroes.”

     

    Adding to the excitement of the contest, Sonic – the destination for real action and adventure, will also spread thrill and delight amongst children across India with  the all new power-packed episodes of Power Rangers. The new high octane season – Super Megaforce will see the Power Rangers stop at nothing to foil the plans of alien attack force.

     

    Sonic will take the action beyond television and engage with this wired generation. ‘Meet the Power Rangers in USA’ contest will also be promoted through a 360 degrees marketing campaign that will include an extensive on-air promotion on the Nickelodeon franchise channels and on relevant GECs and Movie channels. In addition, there is also a high decibel promotion across multiple platforms like digital with a dedicated microsite for the Power Ranger Contest on sonicgang.com and print promotions.

     

    The campaign will be further amplified through on- ground activations in malls in Mumbai and Delhi and extended to relevant touch points for kids such as Hamley’s, Funcity, etc. The Hamley’s activity in November will be across Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai will have performances and meet and greet with the Power Rangers. Kids can also participate in trivia sessions and win exciting prizes.

     

    Staring 8th November, the action and excitement begins at Funcity in 11 cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Thane, Chennai and more as kids battle it out against each other to be the ultimate Sonic gaming Champion along with promotions for the Sonic Meet the Rangers in USA campaign across 15 outlets.