MUMBAI: Get up, close and personal with your favorite Hollywood stars as UTV World Movies airs a two hour special on the informal yet most anticipated events of the film year, ?The 25th Annual Spirit Awards?. The Spirit Awards? honors cinema made by filmmakers who embody independence and who dare to challenge the norms, respecting this very streak of individuality is UTV World Movies. So catch the ?The 25th Annual Spirit Awards? only on India?s first World Cinema channel, UTV World Movies LIVE on March 6th at 9:30 a.m. and a primetime repeat at 8:30 p.m.

In a constant endeavour to get the real experience of World Culture in India, UTV World Movies has always associated with brand names that personify the global temperament of the thinking and dynamic Indian. Keeping this very outlook in mind UTV World Movies has tied up with Annual Spirit Awards to give a complete feel of the independent film community.

UTV World Movies will showcase the likes of Jeff Bridges, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Gwenyth Paltrow, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Samantha Morton and Woody Harrelson who are just a few of the stars nominated for top honors at the 2010 25th Annual Spirit Awards. The critically-acclaimed titles nominated for this year?s Best Feature are (500) Days Of Summer, Amreeka, Precious, Sin Nombre, and The Last Station.

So hold your breath and gear up to witness one of the biggest events of Hollywood only on UTV World Movies on 6th March at 9:30 a.m.

MUMBAI: This International Women?s Day, STAR CJ Alive gives you the chance to make the special women in your life feel on top of the world! An assortment of great products for women with fabulous offers is available only on STAR CJ Alive ? India?s premium home shopping channel. The gift options available range across digital, fashion and lifestyle products that are sure to allure and please every woman.

STAR CJ Alive gives you the opportunity to glamourise your wardrobes with the Manish Malhotra collection along with which you will get a free clutch bag and a gift voucher from VLCC. The Jashn collection of dazzling sarees comes to you with a free jewellery pouch & a bag to preserve your lovely sarees along with a voucher from VLCC and a Bajaj steam iron. Completing your look for the day is the Sia Wedding collection with a free clutch bag and gift voucher from VLCC.

This International Women?s Day, capture all your favourite moments with the Samsung Digicam E17 with a 4GB memory card, digicam pouch, battery charger and a free voucher along with a pair of sunglasses from Reebok. Customers can use the voucher to obtain prints of the photos they?ve clicked ? FREE OF COST - with their newly purchased Samsung Digicam E17.

STAR CJ Alive is all about transforming lives. This premium home shopping channel offers a host of products to make life simpler and comfortable for today?s international woman who is constantly on the move. STAR CJ Alive presents the Map My India GPRS system which has on offer a free Nokia mobile and watches from Polo Club. The Panasonic Ionic Steamer with a free Panasonic cleaner and Reebok sunglasses is also an innovative gifting option. Last but not the least; relax with the Featherlite Quadra Chair after a long and tiring day. Get a free multi tool kit and a San Diego Polo Club bag with this purchase only on STAR CJ Alive.

Catch STAR CJ Alive daily from 10 am ? 2 pm and 10 pm ? 12 mid-night on STAR Utsav
 

MUMBAI: The current leaders in the Dutch Eredivisie League, PSV Eindhoven are just one point ahead of second placed FC Twente in the Eredivisie Standings after 25 weeks. Their next game against the lower ranked NAC Breda team, would be crucial for them to garner points and consolidate their lead in the league. Ten Sports will beam this game live.

Their Europa League hopes may have ended, but PSV Eindhoven are showing no sign of slipping up in the race for the Eredivisie title. In their recent league game against the lowly RKC Waalwijk , leaders PSV Eindhoven scored four first-half goals to demolish the opposition with a 5-1 home victory . This win kept Fred Rutten‘s men only one point ahead of FC Twente, while their opponents‘ 21st defeat of the season edged them a step closer to almost certain relegation in the league.

MUMBAI: Bringing the curtains down on delightfully choreographed weeks of dancing pleasure, Amrita TV?s Super Dancer-2 sashays into the decisive stage of the Grand Finale that will be held on March 7th at the St.Joseph?s School Auditorium from 6pm.

Super Dancer-2 unveiled an amazing canvas that depicted a variety of dance forms from classical, semi-classical, folk etc to contemporary and western.

Occasionally it delved into the realms of cinema by including timeless romantic duets, selections from the disco decade of the 90?s and unforgettable classics from the black & white era.

The programme veered into a novel Horror round, stretched the participants to the limits of their stamina through a medley, finally rounding up with an impromptu performance that scrutinized their choreography skills.

In the contention for the crown are the 16 year old svelte Gayathri, one of the youngest competitors, the supple microbiologist Sreejith who brings up the other end at 27 years , with the athletic Midh and the lissome Dilsha completing the field.

The Finale showcases their talent through a trio of rounds ? the Solo that allows them to put their best foot forward by dancing to their strengths, the Duet in which they pair up as couples, and the Group where all dance in tandem.

While they execute their well choreographed steps before the throng of invited audience, watchful eyes will follow every twirl and pirouette as Kala Master and Prasanna Master continue to do duty as permanent Jury members on the Judging Panel, with Jyothirmayi joining them as celebrity judge.

An invigorating line-up of celebrity performances from Jyothirmayi, Shamna Kasim and a host of others will give a seasoning of spice to the event, adding further to the flavour of competitive excitement that pervades the proceedings.

In the countdown to the Finale, as the 4 finalists practice their moves to perfection, the crowning moments of Super Dancer-2 promises to unfold into a medley of graceful excellence.

MUMBAI: March 8 is celebrated as International Woman?s Day world over. This day recognizes and celebrates the achievements of and contribution by women across diverse fields. This day has become an important occasion to high light the reality of gender equality in today?s times. Keeping in tune with this tradition, this year STAR Pravah will bring to its viewers a unique and power packed celebration with ?Marathi Taraka?. An entertaining mix of exhilarating music and spectacular dance performances, this offering will bring alive all the positive aspects of today?s woman.

In a first of its kind event, 18 leading actresses from the Marathi film and television industry will perform on a single stage on STAR Pravah to salute the achievements of legendary Maharashtrian actresses like Sulochan, Shobhana Samartha, Shanta Gokhale, Smita Patil. on 7 March, 2010 at 7.30pm.

Hosted by the gorgeous Samira Gujar, the show is also marked by the presence of the charismatic Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Ashok Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra ?Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal along with the very popular and versatile Asha Bhosale. Gracing this awe inspiring evening are other eminent personalities of the Marathi entertainment fraternity ? Viju Khote,Satish Pradhan & Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

On the occasion, Mr. Atul Ketkar, Programming Head, Star Pravah, said, ?Star Pravah constantly attempt at bringing programs that connects to the Marathi women who are our core audiences. Marathi Taraka highlighst the various roles a woman thanklessly dons during the course of her life. It is indeed very inspiring & commendable to witness the arduous path and the relentless effort women have been making in their journey to excellence. With ?Marathi Taraka?, Star Pravah pays a tribute to this exemplary spirit of woman hood.?

Giving Marathi Taraka a firing start are dhamakedar thumkas of Girija Oak on the famous song Mungla. Providing viewers with the perfect visual treat is the Marathi Lavni on Gavran Maina by the very beautiful Megha Ghadge. Dipali Sayyad?s ritzy dance number on Yeh Mera Dil remix promises to arrest audience interest..

Maharashtrache Nach Baliye runner up - Kranti Redkar enthralls audiences by her incredible dance performance on the foot tapping Marathi track Kombadi Padali. Stunning performances of other actresses like Varsha Usgaonkar,Smita Shevale,Sudha Chandran,Nutan Jayant,Kishori Ambiye,Siya Patil,Sai Tamhankar,Madhura Velankar,Resham Tipnis,Sharvari Jamenis,Aditi Bhagwat & Bhargavi Chirmule make this evening a unique entertaining experience. Making a special appearance is Marathi mulgi from Bollywood ? Kashmera Shah who burns the dance floor with her energetic performance. Adding humor to the evening is the popular Mimicry artist & one of the performers Kishori Godbole with his rib tickling act.

Culminating on a sensitive note, Marathi Taraka leaves viewers with the heart felt performance on Stribhrun conveying the deep thought of ?A girl child has a right to live?.

So do not miss out on this unique, star studded & historical evening on 7 March, 2010 at 7.30pm exclusively on Star Pravah - An evening of engrossing entertainment for the entire family.

MUMBAI: Coming Monday, the World will be privy to the biggest and the most awaited Hollywood movie event in the world; the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. STAR Movies will air the final event LIVE at 6.30am on 8th March. While STAR Movies viewers have been enjoying the Oscar Movie festival, numerous informative fillers, trivia on the nominees and much more on the channel, here?s what they can catch on the channel this week.

Friday, 5th March, 8.30pm
Oscar Showcase

STAR Movie presents a half an hour special episode where anchor Rajiv Masand will take viewers through the most promising nominees of the 2010 Academy awards. The special offering will give exclusive trivia on the closest and topmost contenders in each category to the viewers.

Monday, 8th March, 6.30am
THE OSCAR AWARDS CEREMONY

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will air LIVE on STAR Movies on 8th March, Monday at 6.30am. The Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood, Los Angeles? Actors Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will host the show. The Oscar presentation will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide; STAR Movies airing it LIVE at 6.30am in India on 8th March. Stay tuned to STAR Movies for more dope on the winners post the awards. The repeat telecast of the event will air on the same day at 8.30pm

Monday, 8th March
The Oscars Club

Cannot catch the awards on TV? Do not fret! STAR Movies makes sure you don?t miss out on the awards anyways! Oscar Fans can now get an award-by-award update on their mobile phones by subscribing to The Oscars Club! Viewers can subscribe by SMSing OSCARS to 57827 and receive SMS alerts as and when awards get announced at the ceremony.