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Christmas, New Year specials on television

Come December! People are in a party mode to usher in the Christmas and New Year Eve. To add to this devil-may-care season, the English entertainment, movie channels, music channel and kids channels have also gone that extra mile to wind up 2016 for its viewers.

What’s in store for viewers are power packed shows and movies as a treat. As we bid farewell to 2016, those who are staying put at home in front of the television on Christmas and New Year’s eve or even otherwise, if you are browsing for a few shows and movies to stream tonight for that extra dose of enjoyment, we’ve got you covered.

After perusing the available options on channels like Comedy Central, Colors Infinity, Sony Pix, Star Movies, Pogo, Nickleodeon and VH1, etc Indiantelevision.com recommends a few shows that viewers can gape at this festive season. Read on:

Colors Infinity

The channel will air season 1 and 2 of Troy on 24 and 25 December 12 pm onwards. The unscripted magical series follows the magician Troy as he surprises his audience with mind-blowing tricks.

Comedy Central

This Christmas, jingle all the way with all the Christmas Specials from favorite shows -F .R.I.E.N.D.S, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Community, Citizen Khan and the Mindy Project as Comedy Central airs back-to-back, hand-picked Christmas episodes from the shows. The shows will be aired from 25 December 10 am onwards.

Once Christmas hits the channel, the laughter-riot won’t stop until 2017! Countdown to the New Year, with a special show every day like T he Detour, Episodes, Younger, Angie Tribeca, The Carmichael Show, Superstore, and Impastor . Comedy Central will flash back to episodes that made the audeince happy this year starting from 26 December 3 pm onwards.

Nickelodeon

Dora & Friends kick start celebrations on Nick HD followed by all new episodes of Pakdam Pakdai on Sonic. All new episodes of the show that started on 19 December have made Sonic the action and comedy destination for kids.
Kick starting the festivities and ushering in the winter chill into your homes will be the awesome duo Motu Patlu in their Icelandic escapade Motu Patlu – The Invisible Plane . The exciting new expedition with the awesome twosome is set to premiere this Christmas on 25 December at 11.30 am only on Nickelodeon.
Kids can now spot the gift to win by tuning in to Sonic dekho baar baar gifts jeeto lagataar, every day from 19 December to 19 January from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. It’s time for kids to lift their gift from Nickelodeon. Tune in to Nickelodeon every day from 19 December from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and vote for the gifts you want. The lift your gift will require kids to wish for the gift that they see amongst the many options flashed on screen and Motu Patlu will make this wish come true.

This winter, get ready for some fun family time with the grand Nickelodeon themed brunch starting this 25 December and every Sunday thereafter for the next 3 months. Children can experience the world of Nicktoons with food like Motu Patlu Samosas to Dora’s favorite Spanish spread and much more at the exclusive brunch at Courtyard Marriott.

Bringing in the new-year will be the high octane event Dabur Red Paste presents Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards c o-powered by Lifebuoy and Choki Choki. The awards is set to premiere on S1 January at 6 pm only on Nick and will see wide spread promotions.

This apart the Nicktoons will entertain kids at multiple events like the Kidogos Kids Festival at High street Phoenix, Mumbai on 23, 24 and 25 December and The Jack and Jill activity on 24 and 25 December at Le Meridien in Delhi.

Pogo

Pogo gears up this December with two new movies, power packed episodes, exciting contests and the year’s biggest blockbusters for all its fans.Saturdays and Sundays get way more exciting with the launch of a brand new show Appu - The Yogic Elephant ; the adventures of an elephant calf named Appu who makes friends with a little girl, Neena and her pet dog Tiger. Glued together by friendship and fuelled by courage, the trio set out on a series of adventures to discover new yogic powers – every weekend at 8:30am.

Super Bheem and his friends set out on their most exciting adventure yet in a brand new movie, Super Bheem: Fire and Ice which premieres on 25 December, 2016 at 10.30 am.
It will present an exciting new movie of Mighty Raju called Light of Astrome which will premiere on 31 December, 2016 at 10.30 am. Among the many firsts is the central role of Mighty Raju’s friend Gopi who accidently stumbles on a box that fills him with The Light Of Astrome. Meanwhile, prince Zulu and Mighty Raju will be seen teaming up to defeat an inter-galactic tribe called Gorthians, who want the Light of Astrome to build their arsenal.

Pogo has gone the extra mile this festive season with a curated list of the best movies on Pogo under Hit Picture from 26 to 31 December from 10.30 am. The icing on the cake is an exciting contest that everyone can participate in while watching the movies and stand a chance to win digital cameras!

The celebrations will continue on Pogo with brand new episodes of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju every Sunday at 9:30 am and 10 am respectively. Adding to the celebrations, Super Hit movies will air on the channel from Monday - Friday at 10:30am.

Tom and Jerry movies will air on Saturdays at 10:30am

Sony Pix

Sony Pix brings to you the biggest encounter of Man and Nature in Everest on 25 December 25 at 1 pm and 9 pm.

Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, Everest is an overwhelming tale of human survival that endeavors to make you feel as if you’re really there, scrabbling for safety, when disaster blows in on the wind. Starring an ensemble cast with Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright and Michael Kelly amongst others, this film opened the Venice International Film Festival in 2015 followed by a grand theatrical release world over.

Star Movies

Star Movies will bring some of the best animated Disney titles as part of the Jingle All Day festival.

The showcase of titles includes a heart-warming father-and-son tale of Finding Nemo ; an all-time classic The Lion King ; the fantastic tale of Brave; an extraordinary celebration of friendship Toy Story 3 and a magical journey of emotions, Inside Out. These movies together boast of 7 Oscar wins and 9 Oscar nominations.

The line-up doesn’t end there as the festivities continue with the premiere of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on 25 December at 9 pm.

The cine fest will start at 11 am on December 25 on Star Movies.

VH1

The Christmas special of the channel- Vh1 Winter Wonderland – will begin from 25 December 12 pm onwards. Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. If you’re a little lost on where to begin with songs to play at Christmas this year, the channel has put together the ultimate Christmas playlist to get you in the holiday spirit.

Romedy NOW

Property Name: Romedy Bells

Movie Names : You Got Mail, When Harry Met Sally, s#x & The City & French Kiss
These movies will air, all day on 25 December, from 9am to 7pm.

MOVIES NOW

Property Name: Jingle All The Day
Movie Names : The Boxtrolls, The Ant Bully, Despicable Me 2, Big Hero 6, Wall-E, Happy Feet & A Bug's Life

The property will be on air from 25 December, 2016 from 9am and will continue to run the entire day.

While Romedy NOW is all about romance and drama, MOVIES NOW plans to go with fantasy and animation.

Christmas, New Year specials on television | Indian Television Dot Com

 

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MTV beats demonetization blues with its new campaign, #SANTAISSTUCK

It is that time of the year when the smell of cakes fill the air, carols are sung and gifts are exchanged! As the country gears up for Christmas, MTV, the epitome of cool rings in Christmas by helping Santa break free from the shackles of demonetization. With everyone’s going through a cash crunch – including Santa, MTV decided to help Santa out in getting the gifts delivered to little ones out there with its new campaign, #SANTAISSTUCK. As demonetization blues hit the country, MTV has sparked curiosity with its playful tongue-in-cheek humor around the subject of cash crunch with the campaign.

Not letting demonetization dampen the X-mas spirit, MTV has joined hands with Akanksha Foundation to help get the gifts delivered to little ones with its cheeky campaign. While Santa’s little helpers have been burning the midnight oil to get gifts ready, but with no cash to pay for wrapping and general logistical requirements, Santa’s deliveries are currently stuck at the North Pole. Even though he’s trying really hard to get them to its Santees on time, he just may be stuck for a long time…perhaps even until after Christmas! Now that #SANTAISSTUCK, MTV asks you, oh good Samaritan, to step in and play Santa for all those little kids out there. It’s time you step in and bring a smile to all those faces who are on Santa’s nice list this year – which is, each and every one of them. MTV wants to help connect the Santas with little ones where Santas can donate books, toys, clothes and make this Christmas a happy one for them. Santa may be stuck, but his little helpers will make sure that everyone has a very Merry Christmas this year!

Link to the video: Buzz Archives - Indian Media News / Advertising / Marketing / Digital / Television / Satellite / Broadcast Business

Moreover, taking its legacy forward and sticking to its motto, “Music is for everyone”, MTV has come up with a video for the deaf and the dumb this Christmas. Beautifully encapsulating the message, “music is for everyone” through a girl lip- syncing and enacting the Christmas carol, MTV is winning several hearts.

Link to the video: https://www.facebook.com/mtvindia/videos/10154760608615102/
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Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5

After the scintillating pair of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, newlyweds Shahid and Mira Kapoor will be the second couple on Koffee with Karan season 5. The episode will air on Star World and Star World HD on 1 January 2017 at 9 pm and promises to give fans a glimpse into the couple’s perfect life.

The two lovebirds are adorable as they profess their love for each other, even as Karan Johar teases that this is the first time that Shahid Kapoor has been on the show with somebody he is actually spending his life with. From talking about whether Shahid’s exes were invited to his wedding toShahid claiming that Mira is his version of normal, the episode promises to be a fun, lighthearted and romantic affair.

Mira is seen in a tell-all mood as she reveals that while she is head over heels in love with Shahid, his most annoying habit is that he burps a lot. Candid and bubbly, she claims that both of them know all there is to be known about the other. However, Shahid protests saying he still is learning about all her boyfriends, the number of which apparently mirrors his own.

From arguing in the rapid fire round to flirting with each other, Mira and Shahid’s chemistry is apparent and will create sparks on the Koffee couch!

Link to sneak peek: Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5 | Indian Television Dot Com

Link to promo: https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/

http://www.indiantelevision.com/tel...uple-benchmark-on-koffee-with-karan-s5-161226

 

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Komal Nahta to host Zee chat show
Taking storytelling beyond boundaries, leading content conglomerate, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has created yet another milestone with the launch of its new celebrity chat show ‘Starry Nights’, exclusively for international territories. Hosted by top trade analyst, Komal Nahta, the show promises to reveal his fun and witty side as he indulges in heart-warming and hilarious conversations with Bollywood celebrities.

Produced in-house, Starry Nights premieres on ZEE’s international channels starting the first week of January 2017.

ZEEL international broadcast business CEO Amit Goenka said, “With a presence in 171 countries and content available in 9 foreign languages, ZEE has emerged as a truly world-scale player, offering rich, innovative and engaging content to a wide cross-section of audiences. Bollywood’s popularity is growing across continents and with Starry Nights, it will be the first time that a celeb chat show of this stature has been produced. Featuring the best of Bollywood, the show aims to reach over 332 million viewers across all international territories.”

Speaking on his association, host and popular trade analyst Komal Nahta said, “I was thrilled at the offer to host Starry Nights as it was outside my comfort zone. All these years I have spoken of box-office collections but this show has given me an opportunity to be associated with the glamour instead of the grind.”

Sharing further details on the new property, ZEEL president - content & strategy, international business Rajeev Kheror said, “Starry Nights is about the journey of our favorite film celebrities. It is different from other chat shows where celebs talk about their films and latest releases. Here we come closer to the individual personality of the celebrity, their true character and their desires. The 40 episode series will feature the best of the industry, including global superstars like Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput, Vidya Balan and Manish Malhotra among others. While the show has been shot in English, to reach local audiences across the globe, it will be dubbed or sub-titled in several languages including German, Spanish and Arabic.”

'Starry Nights' has been conceptualised and produced by Zee International programming head Fatema Contractor. Speaking on the concept, she said “We are honored to be creating a celeb chat show at a global level in association with Komal Nahta. Starry Nights manages to go beyond the reel and reveal the real side of celebrities.”

The starry line-up of guests includes Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Farah Khan, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, Imtiaz Ali, Tiger Shroff and many more. So get ready to witness the perfect blend of comedy, drama, romance and admiration with your favorite Bollywood stars on the couch.

Starry Nights launches worldwide in the 1st week of January 2017. To catch your favourite celebs, tune in to:

· Zee Cinema (US) every Friday @ 1930

· Zing (US) every Sunday @ 1930

· Zee Bollywood every Saturday @ 1930

· Zee TV (US) every Sunday @ 1800

· Zee TV (Canada) every Saturday @ 1800

· Zee TV (Caribbean) every Sunday @ 1730

· Zee TV (APAC) every Saturday @ 1830

· Zee TV (Africa) every Sunday @ 1530

· Zing (Europe) every Sunday @ 1930

Zee Entertainment is amongst the largest producers and aggregators of Hindi programming in the world, with an extensive library housing over 222,000 hours of television content. With rights to more than 3,818 movie titles from foremost studios and of iconic film stars, Zee entertains over a billion viewers across 171 countries.

Komal Nahta to host Zee chat show | Indian Television Dot Com

 

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Zee Entertainment launches new celebrity chat show ‘Starry Nights’ for International audiences

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has created yet another milestone with the launch of its new celebrity chat show ‘Starry Nights’, exclusively for international territories. Hosted by top trade analyst, Komal Nahta, the show promises to reveal his fun and witty side as he indulges in heart-warming and hilarious conversations with Bollywood celebrities. Produced in-house, Starry Nights premieres on ZEE’s international channels starting the first week of January 2017.

Amit Goenka, CEO – International Broadcast Business, ZEEL said, “With a presence in 171 countries and content available in 9 foreign languages, ZEE has emerged as a truly world-scale player, offering rich, innovative and engaging content to a wide cross-section of audiences. Bollywood’s popularity is growing across continents and with Starry Nights, it will be the first time that a celeb chat show of this stature has been produced. Featuring the best of Bollywood, the show aims to reach over 332 million viewers across all international territories.”

Speaking on his association, Host and popular trade analyst, Komal Nahta said, “I was thrilled at the offer to host Starry Nights as it was outside my comfort zone. All these years I have spoken of box-office collections but this show has given me an opportunity to be associated with the glamour instead of the grind.”

Rajeev Kheror
Sharing further details on the new property, Rajeev Kheror, President – Content & Strategy, International Business, ZEEL said, “Starry Nights is about the journey of our favorite film celebrities. It is different from other chat shows where celebs talk about their films and latest releases. Here we come closer to the individual personality of the celebrity, their true character and their desires. The 40 episode series will feature the best of the industry, including global superstars like Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput, Vidya Balan and Manish Malhotra among others. While the show has been shot in English, to reach local audiences across the globe, it will be dubbed or sub-titled in several languages including German, Spanish and Arabic.”

Starry Nights has been conceptualized and produced by Fatema Contractor, Programming Head, ZEE International.Speaking on the concept, she said “We are honored to be creating a celeb chat show at a global level in association with Komal Nahta. Starry Nights manages to go beyond the reel and reveal the real side of celebrities.”

The starry line-up of guests includes Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Farah Khan, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, Imtiaz Ali, Tiger Shroff and many more. So get ready to witness the perfect blend of comedy, drama, romance and admiration with your favorite Bollywood stars on the couch.

Starry Nights launches worldwide in the 1st week of January 2017. To catch your favourite celebs, tune in to:

Zee Cinema (US) every Friday @ 1930
Zing (US) every Sunday @ 1930
Zee Bollywood every Saturday @ 1930
Zee TV (US) every Sunday @ 1800
Zee TV (Canada) every Saturday @ 1800
Zee TV (Caribbean) every Sunday @ 1730
Zee TV (APAC) every Saturday @ 1830
Zee TV (Africa) every Sunday @ 1530
Zing (Europe) every Sunday @ 1930

Zee Entertainment launches new celebrity chat show ‘Starry Nights’

 

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CNN-News18 lines up special programming for Budget 2017

English news channel CNN-News18 has lined-up an array of special programmes to decode and analyse the upcoming union budget.

The programming will run under the branding #BudgetAfterDeMo and will include several special shows and segments:

The specials on the channel will be as follows:

‘Budget Yatra’: A series where CNN-News18’s top anchors Karma Paljor and Kajori Sen will travel across the country to measure the impact of demonetisation on real estate and agricultural sectors, starting 14 January, every Saturday at 8:30 pm & Sunday at 10 pm.

‘Budget on Campus’: A series where the channel will visit the country’s best business institutes where the finest young minds will discuss their budget wish-list. From 21–29 January, every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 pm.

‘Axe The Tax’: CNN News18’s flagship show that captures changes that people want to see in the country’s taxation rules. This wish list is handed over to the Finance Minister. The show will telecast on Saturday, 28 January at 7:30 pm.

‘If I were FM’: A special segment wherein people speak about the things that they would have done, had they been the Finance Minister, starting 16 January.

‘The GST Roundtable’: This show will have tax experts explaining how GST will change common man’s life, and its long- and short-term impact on economy.

‘Budget and Politics’: Special episode of Roundtable discussions with politicians—pre and post the budget.

‘Economic Survey’: CNN-News18 live coverage and discussions when the Economic Survey is presented.

CNN-News18 lines up special programming for Budget 2017 | TelevisionPost.com

 

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Zee signs four TV-series deal with Eccho Rights

MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has signed a deal for four blockbuster television series with the international content distributor, Eccho Rights.
Zee has got the rights to broadcast several hit Turkish dramas as well as the blockbuster Ukrainian series, Snowdrop, that has launched on Zindagi on 16 January at 9pm.
The first Ukrainian series to be broadcast in India, ‘Snowdrop’ is made by Front Cinema Production and will air Monday- Saturday at 9pm. Snowdrop is based on the original format Ice Adonis, from Korean producers CJ E&M, and follows the story of two step-sisters divided by love and business interests.

Commenting on ZEE’s association with Eccho Rights, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) chief business officer Sunil Buch said, “We have associated with Eccho Rights with an objective of bringing the best stories from across the globe to our viewers on Zindagi. Eccho Rights is a leading distributor of some of the best content from across Asia, Latin America, Europe and Turkey. This association has aided us in fulfilling our promise to provide handpicked stories with differentiated, finite and realistic content and become the only Indian television channel to provide a truly global viewing experience.”

“Turkish drama has been flourishing on Indian Television and we expect the latest titles to follow suit. Winter Sun is a gorgeous production, The End already a huge international success, and Insider is one of the biggest hits seen on Turkish television for many years,” says Eccho Rights Aisa Pacific head Nixon Yau Lim. He adds, “What sets this deal apart is probably the inclusion of Snowdrop. It demonstrates the thirst for great television from all over the world and we are so happy to be involved at a time when Ukrainian TV in particular is getting a lot of well-deserved attention.”

 

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