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  • Zone Reality enters the psychic realm

    Zone Reality enters the psychic realm

    MUMBAI: When Ricky Reel didn’t come home from a night out with his friends, his mother Sukhdev knew something was very wrong. The 20-year-old Asian student disappeared after he was subject to a racist attack on the night that he died. Ricky’s body was found in the Thames seven days later.

    An investigation into his death returned an open verdict, but his family believes that he was murdered and have criticised the police over the way they handled their investigation.

    Zone Reality will air a show Psychic Private Eyes from tonight 21 February 2007 every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 pm. Britain’s best known psychics set their extra-sensory sights on an unsolved case in history and try to help Ricky’s grieving mother unearth the truth.

    At the heart of each one-hour episode is a detective story, with families searching for answers to the mysteries surrounding the untimely deaths of their loved ones.

    Psychic Private Eyes portrays real life psychic investigations by top psychics into 15 high profile mysterious and harrowing cases. Colin Fry, Tony Stockwell and female psychic medium T.J. Higgs use their skills to unearth mysteries surrounding strange deaths and disappearances that have long been erased from public memory, and attempt to contact the dead victims for clues.

    Zonemedia regional marketing manager Asia Pacific Flecka Picardo says, “Whether you are a sceptic or a believer, Psychic Private Eyes makes for compelling television and we feel that the series only serves to strengthen Zone Reality’s diverse line-up of real-life programming.”

    Fry says, “The people we’re reading for have already had the worst happen to them. They want to know the facts and need to know them, no matter how gruesome. If we can tell them it was over quickly or there was no pain, then this can take away some of their anguish and help them move on.”

    The mediums are not given any information about the victim before they meet the families or conduct readings of photos and belongings. During the course of the series they will use many of the secret techniques developed in their work with the police, such as literally walking in the victim’s shoes.

    This 15 episode series taps into the public’s growing fascination with the paranormal. Psychic Private Eyes is a co-production between Zone Reality and television company IPM.

  • Zone Reality gives viewers a slice of undercover life in ‘Spy’

    Zone Reality gives viewers a slice of undercover life in ‘Spy’

    MUMBAI: Zone Reality, the 24 hour channel dedicated to real life programming premieres a thrilling investigative series Spy which will be premiering today 8 November.

    This programme is an account of the psychological and physical experiences encountered by common men who receive a crash course in espionage by professional spies and proceed on to a final mission where their skills are put to test.

    This series unravels the actual procedures that are entailed in the work of professional undercover agents. Spy is a ten episode series which features the entire sequence starting from the selection of the spies, their preparation psychological travails and challenges faced by them while undergoing the process of transformation, tricks that they acquire and the final stages of elimination and triumph.

    Tvery episode is a natural progression of the art of spying. The first episode shows the selection of potential spies through and is a interesting portrayal of how these ordinary men and women are sent to an unknown location where they are put on to a real life investigative mission, to gauge their suitability as professional spies. The second episode shows how the selected recruits are taught the core tricks of the trade by former MI6 officers.

    The third, fourth, fifth and sixth episodes show how different missions require these spies to implement their core skill, i.e. of effortlessly blending into an environment. The seventh and eight episodes show how recruits learn the art of cultivating an agent – the core work of an intelligence officer, and the values of teamwork and collaboration. The ninth episode is about loyalty to their organisation and the final episode is about being able to complete their mission without being detected by authorities.

    The channel adds that an interesting feature of this series is that it gives viewers a thorough insight not only into the intricacies of investigative procedures but also acquaints them with various psychological aspects of human beings.

    Some more programming to look forward to this month includes˜One Shot and ˜Tuckerville. One Shotâ p remiering on 22 November 2006 is about the life of a celebrity event photographer. Tuckerville which starts on 27 November 2006 showcases the life of Tanya Tucker the celebrated bad girl of country music. It is a true reiteration of the fact that stardom comes with its own price.

  • Zone Reality gives viewers a slice of undercover life in ‘Spy’

    Zone Reality gives viewers a slice of undercover life in ‘Spy’

    MUMBAI: Zone Reality, the 24 hour channel dedicated to real life programming premieres a thrilling investigative series Spy which will be premiering today 8 November.

    This programme is an account of the psychological and physical experiences encountered by common men who receive a crash course in espionage by professional spies and proceed on to a final mission where their skills are put to test.

    This series unravels the actual procedures that are entailed in the work of professional undercover agents. Spy is a ten episode series which features the entire sequence starting from the selection of the spies, their preparation psychological travails and challenges faced by them while undergoing the process of transformation, tricks that they acquire and the final stages of elimination and triumph.

    Tvery episode is a natural progression of the art of spying. The first episode shows the selection of potential spies through and is a interesting portrayal of how these ordinary men and women are sent to an unknown location where they are put on to a real life investigative mission, to gauge their suitability as professional spies. The second episode shows how the selected recruits are taught the core tricks of the trade by former MI6 officers.

    The third, fourth, fifth and sixth episodes show how different missions require these spies to implement their core skill, i.e. of effortlessly blending into an environment. The seventh and eight episodes show how recruits learn the art of cultivating an agent – the core work of an intelligence officer, and the values of teamwork and collaboration. The ninth episode is about loyalty to their organisation and the final episode is about being able to complete their mission without being detected by authorities.

    The channel adds that an interesting feature of this series is that it gives viewers a thorough insight not only into the intricacies of investigative procedures but also acquaints them with various psychological aspects of human beings.

    Some more programming to look forward to this month includes˜One Shot and ˜Tuckerville. One Shotâ p remiering on 22 November 2006 is about the life of a celebrity event photographer. Tuckerville which starts on 27 November 2006 showcases the life of Tanya Tucker the celebrated bad girl of country music. It is a true reiteration of the fact that stardom comes with its own price.

  • Zone Reality offers viewers a look at the other side of human nature

    Zone Reality offers viewers a look at the other side of human nature

    MUMBAI: Zone Reality, which focusses on real life programming will present two special day events and five new shows.

    Zone Romantica and Zone Reality Asia marketing manager Flecka Picardo says, “It has always been our consistent endeavour to introduce programmes
    which explore new facets of human life. Our new shows this month reiterate the fact that every situation encountered by human beings is interpreted at a subjective level.”

    America’s Dumbest Criminals kicks off on 4 September. This is a light hearted show which humorously depicts the pitfalls which criminals
    and offenders create for themselves and hence get trapped by law enforcement agencies. Actual surveillance camera footage is interspersed
    with dramatic reactions of criminals.

    Inside the Parole Board kicks off on 2 September. This tracks convicted prisoners’ desperate last grasps for freedom and the victims’ last chance to be heard. But as the offenders seize their final opportunity and plead innocent and the victims forcefully voice the grievances they suffered
    what is really interesting to observe is not whether their arguments are right or wrong, but the sheer force of their conviction.

    The single-minded desire for freedom and justice makes their arguments so convincing and powerful that it becomes almost difficult to believe that these same people were the perpetrators of crime. In the victim’s case it is a transformation from a powerless entity to someone who has the power to determine the fate of another individual.

    Medical Mavericks premiers on 16 September. This is another serial which shows that if the subjective aspect comes into play it can cause people to drastically alter their mindset about normally accepted things. This show looks at a trauma surgeon who crusades against violence
    after the gang related death of his younger brother.

    Storm Stories whichyu ckicks off on 11 September features true stories of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. It has footage of extreme weather and is a true account of how human beings trapped in these situations have survived. The show aims to celebrate the
    resilience of the human spirit.

    Tthere are also three special event days scheduled this month. Each day will have a specific programme theme and will feature some of the best shows of Zone Reality under that theme. For instance Classic Cheaters Weekend on 9 and 10 September will include all the special shows on
    Cheaters. Prison Nightâ on 2September will feature various shows which are either directly or indirectly involved with criminals.
    Totally Outrageous Night on 3 September will bring together some of the shows which entailed very outrageous programming styles.

  • Zone Reality acquires a spy show

    Zone Reality acquires a spy show

    MUMBAI: Global media firm Zonemedia has signed their first deal with UK independent producer, Wall to Wall Media.

    Zonemedia has bought the reality game show Spy acquired for broadcast on its Zone Reality channel in India.

    Commissioned by the BBC, the 10 episode one hour series sees a group of ordinary people set the ultimate life-changing challenge – to leave their lives behind, lie to family and friends, relocate to a new city and assume a whole new identity – as they step into the shadows and become spies.

    Replicating the real training processes of MI5, MI6 and the CIA, recruits will find themselves under the most intense psychological pressure – but only one recruit will make it; the rest will have to return to their ordinary lives.

    Zonemedia senior VP channels Steve Cole says, “This groundbreaking show takes reality television to a whole new level as people are challenged to leave everything behind – Zone Reality is the perfect platform for such an innovative idea and I am confident audiences will find Spy riveting viewing”.

    Wall to Wall Media sales executive Nick Pawsey says, “We’re pleased to be in business with Zonemedia on intelligent reality series Spy. This deal now means the show is available in over 100 territories worldwide – a real testament to the universal appeal of the secrets of spying.”

  • Reality TV to be renamed Zone Reality

    Reality TV to be renamed Zone Reality

    MUMBAI: Entertainment firm Zone Vision Networks has announced a new global brand for the company’s corporate identity and its channels.

    The company will introduce an umbrella brand, Zonemedia, on 26 June. New logos and names for the company’s six thematic channels will also be rolled out.

    Reality TV, which is distributed in India by Zee Turner will be renamed Zone Reality. Romantica becomes Zone Romantica, Club becomes Zone Club, The Horror Channel becomes Zone Horror and Europa Europa becomes Zone Europa.

    Zone Vision chairman Chris Wronski says, “Our new look reflects the developments that have taken place in the business in recent years, which encompass the launch of new satellite TV channels, as well as web and Wap sites. Viewers will continue to enjoy the distinctive programming they have come to expect from their favourite Zonemedia channels.”

    Branding and communication agency Kemistry created the network’s new identity. The modern look and feel provides a cohesive identity across Zonemedia’s growing portfolio of thematic channels.

    London-based Fig Jam Marketing provided additional creative and logistical support.