• Scripps Networks UK/EMEA acquires Travels with the Bondi Vet from Fred Media

    MUMBAI: Chris Brown, one of TV’s best-known vets, is set to take viewers on a whole new adventure.

  • Industry comes together at first annual NYC Television Week

    MUMBAI: The first NYC Television Week, presented by Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, Next TV, and the Nat

  • Industry comes together at first annual NYC Television Week

    MUMBAI: The first NYC Television Week, presented by Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, Next TV, and the Nat

  • Big CBS Netword to roll out the latest, fresher, hotter content in November and December

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 23

    Mumbai: Following on the back of three world class shows that are currently beingsimulcast across the BIG CBS Network ? the latest season of American Idol and the second season of The X Factor USA simulcast in India and America?s Got Talent, India?s No. 1 English Entertainment Network, BIG CBS, announced new shows and properties planned for November and December. These include a series of Indian produced, connected properties that will give brands multiple opportunities to engage with audiences through multi-media promotion and digital engagement.

    BIG CBS PRIME will showcase the award-winning thrilling international show, Galileo Experience, Galileo Contra, Galileo Mystery and the latest season of the hit cop drama Blue Bloods. The channel had recently launched an exciting connected property - India?s Prime Icon which features the top 10 living icons of the country from different walks of life from amongst whom the nation will choose for their favorite icon. This will be followed by India?s Sexiest Bachelor Season 2, seeking to crown the most sought-after bachelor in the country.

    The Ultimate Diva Destination, BIG CBS LOVE, also promises to showcase some incredibly popular international shows for the urban Indian female which include the prime time drama hit, Life Unexpected. And adding to the exciting lineup on LOVE, are two never-seen-before Indian produced properties which include Bridelicious ? a one of its kind lifestyle reality show narrating the unique stories of brides-to-be as 3 designers compete to give them the perfect look for their weddings and Gossip and Gravy ? a show that combines celebrity gossip with some lip-smacking food. Both these properties will have multiple elements to them beyond the TV series including digital, radio, print, OOH and relevant touch point marketing.

    The Ultimate Music Destination, BIG CBS SPARK, also has some amazing shows lined up for the upcoming quarter. The channel has recently launched Thank God Its Rock on Friday (TGIRF - Season 1), a show that chronicles the musical journey of renowned Indie Rock artists and bands like Parikrama, Raghu Dixit, Agnee, Indus Creed among others. Another upcoming property is International Music Favourites ? India?s first ever digital led viewer?s choice awards for international music hosted by singer Neha Bhasin and featuring artists like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Avicii, Maroon 5, Chris Brown and many more nominated is some of the categories.

    Speaking about the upcoming shows, Mr. Anand Chakravarthy, Executive Vice President, Business Head, BIG CBS Networks said, ?Along with world class CBS shows, we have constantly endeavored to showcase Indian shows which appeal to the taste of our premium audiences. This new lineup includes some exciting Indian properties, which give our audiences a unique experience in English Entertainment and also importantly give our advertisers a unique opportunity to engage with their consumers through these connected properties.?

    With each channel being targeted at a particular audience, the host of new shows on BIG CBS PRIME, BIG CBS LOVE and BIG CBS SPARK will cater to a large cross-section of the Indian television audiences.

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  • '39th American Music Awards' exclusively on Vh1

    Submitted by ITV Production on Nov 17

    MUMBAI: The ‘39th American Music Awards‘ is back and this time it promises to get bigger and better as it is set to enthral the audiences with its impressive line-up of performances. The glitterati, glamour and performances of the awards night will be witnessed on Vh1 India, as it premiers exclusively live on 21st of November, 2011 at 6:30 am IST LIVE & exclusive on Vh1, with a primetime repeat at 9pm.

    The American Music Awards celebrates the greatest talents of contemporary music by honouring the biggest names today ranging from powerful pop divas to sensational R&B and Rock acts, rewarding exceptional artists for their abilities to inspire and excite audiences all over the world. Fans across the world have voted for their favourite artists to make them the winners. The artists nominated this year include huge names like Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and Pitbull. The special and the biggest award of the American Music Awards - 2011 Artist of the Year nominees include Adele, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift.

    With the ‘39th American Music Awards‘, Vh1 promises to showcase to Indian audiences a spectacular celebration of music! The awards night will see Nicki Minaj and David Guetta opening the mega event. Adding to all the action and music will be host of artist and celebrities including pop singer Lance Bass, American Internet comedian Michael Buckley, English R&B singer and rapper Estelle, American actress Sarah Hyland, American actor, singer and musician Mitchel Musso and many more who will give the sashaying artists some company on the Red Carpet. The Awards Night will feature performances from party starters LMFAO, Chris Brown and Marc Anthony. The three stars will join a previously announced group of performers that includes Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull and Maroon 5. The performance line-up looks impressive and is sure to get the audiences grooving.

    Ferzad Palia, Channel Head-Vh1 India said, "It is our constant endeavour to offer our discerning fans and audience world class content and best of International entertainment. The 39th American Music Awards on Vh1 is an excellently packaged awards night that will attract both young and older audiences and appeal to their specific entertainment preference. With our loyal fan following, I am hoping that the award night sets a benchmark in live telecasts and gives our viewers the sheer thrill of being there and catching it LIVE when it happens and as it happens!"

    In keeping with the latest tradition, the ‘American Music Awards‘ is a host-free event that highlights music‘s biggest artist performing on stage which will be broadcasted live from the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Artists will be honoured in various music categories including Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, and Contemporary Inspirational.

    Vh1 India on the other hand will build up the show in the Indian space by creating buzz and excitement in the digital & marketing space through various promotions including a primetime repeat of the show across 40+ digital screens across Mumbai from airports, to gyms, clubs, salons & cinemas.

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  • Shakira to perform at Grammy Awards

    MUMBAI: Pop star Shakira will perform at the Grammy Awards which is the music industry's most prestigious event.

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