NEW DELHI: ?Foodistan?, the culinary battle between Indian and Pakistani chefs which commenced telecast on NDTV Good Times on 23 January, is to be telecast in Pakistan from 11 February.

While it is being telecast from Mondays to Wednesdays at 9.30 pm by NDTV Good Times, it will be telecast on Geo TV in Pakistan on Saturdays and Sundays at 7 pm (Pakistan Time). The programme is in English and a smattering of Hindi and Urdu.

NDTV Lifestyle CEO Smeeta Chakrabarti had earlier told indiantelevision.com that the channel had partnered with Geo Channel of Pakistan to get some shots from that country.

This Indo-Pak battle for culinary supremacy is featuring 16 professional chefs in 26 episodes, and their food preparations are being judged by a three-member jury comprising HT Media Editorial Director Vir Sanghvi who has won the Food Critic Award from the Indian Culinary Foundation; celebrity British chef Merrilees Parker, and Sonya Jehanis who is a Bollywood actress of Pakistan and French descent.

All the chefs ? eight each from India and Pakistan ? are already known for their work in various hotels in India and Pakistan. The series is presented by the well-known Aly Khan with Ira Dubey.

Talking about the tie-up with Geo TV, NDTV Lifestyle Vice President - Development Atul Seth said, ?Geo TV is the largest and most respected network in Pakistan hence we decided to partner with them for Foodistan. Very soon the show will be available for the viewers in Pakistan as well. NDTV Good Times? association with Geo TV has been great so far; right now it?s only about them showcasing our content but eventually we might look at a bigger partnership.?

Geo TV President Imran Aslam added, ?Both the countries, India and Pakistan have taste buds that have been nourished over the centuries, we share a common passion for the aroma, the exquisite texture, the palette of colours and the distinctive flavours of the dishes that adorn our dastarkhawn. From the humble street-side dhabas to the resplendent tables of the courts, our food, is always magical. Foodistan will allow half forgotten fragrances to waft across our borders as chefs from India and Pakistan cook up a storm. No matter how many chefs there are on the show, this is one broth, one bhujia, one curry that cannot be spoilt. We, in Pakistan and Geo TV are looking forward to a mouth watering menu which will be a feast for the eyes. Zor ka tarka pyar se!?

MUMBAI: US broadcaster CBS has ordered two more editions of ?I Get That A Lot?, a hidden camera special in which celebrities work in everyday jobs and try to convince customers they aren?t who they appear to be. Participants will be announced at a later date.

The show features celebrities tricking everyday citizens in a case of supposed "mistaken identity." Working ordinary jobs, these celebrities confuse customers who can?t decide if it?s the actual celebrity or an astonishing look-alike.

As these celebrity jesters continue to deny their true identities, various reactions from their customers elicit
exasperated and hilarious responses.

Previous celebrities who have appeared include Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Rachael Ray, Gene Simmons, Tony Hawk, Pamela Anderson, Jerry Springer, Pauley Perrette, Apolo Ohno, Julie Chen, Ty Pennington, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Wayne Brady, Tim Gunn, Nick Jonas, Wynonna Judd, Jay Mohr, Martha Stewart, Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ice-T, LeAnn Rimes and Mario Lopez.

MUMBAI: Ben Silverman‘s multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC in the US, has announced that its global distribution arm Electus International has acquired the global distribution rights for two titles from Howard Schultz‘s Lighthearted Entertainment, Next and Anything for You.

Next, one of the premiere dating show formats, co-created and produced by Howard Schultz‘s Lighthearted Entertainment (Extreme Home Makeover, The Moment of Truth), originally aired on MTV in 2007-2008 as the highest-rated show in the history of the network in that time period. This unique speed-dating show features five single contestants who compete to see who will last the longest on a date. The longer they spend on the date, the more cash they have the opportunity to win. The only catch is, if the date is not going well, they can be immediately replaced with the next contestant. But, if they‘re chosen for a second date, they have the option to decide to either take the money and run, or try again for true love.

Anything for You is a new studio game show concept where the contestant has the opportunity to win $250,000 just by answering 13 multiple choice questions. If they get any questions wrong, it‘s up to a group of their close friends and family to keep them in the game by completing a series of outrageous challenges.

Electus International president John Pollak said, "Howard is the master at creating innovative formats that change the global television landscape, as we‘ve seen through worldwide sensations Extreme Makeover and The Moment Of Truth. Given this successful track record and Howard‘s vision, we are incredibly excited to bring Next and Anything for You to our international clients."

Lighthearted Entertainment president Howard Schultz said, "John is the best in the business when it comes to forming perfect partnerships with networks and production companies around the world, and we are proud to have Electus act as our distributors for these two projects. Next has already been produced in four countries and has been a hit in each one of them, and Anything for You is the next big format for the world that will easily translate across any country or culture."