MUMBAI: In its constant endeavor to deliver the best and the unique, UTV World Movies brings to you ace cinematographer, Binod Pradhan. UTV World Movies provides you a splendid opportunity to view four of his favorite international movies every Thursday at 8.30 pm in January.

Till now UTV World Movies has showcased dynamic directors from the Indian film industry who have shared their love for world cinema and how these movies have in some or the other way inspired them. Hereon the channel has decided to take a leap further by introducing industry members, veteran cinematographer, editors, technicians, actors etc who savor world cinema. Through this viewers would be exposed to cinematic insights of varied professions from the industry who are experts in their fields. 

A prominent cinematographer and associate director of Bollywood movies, Binod Pradhan studied cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He has shot blockbuster hit films like Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6. Binod Pradhan won the IIFA Awards and Filmfare awards for Best Cinematography for the movie ?Rang De Basanti?.

Talking about the films that he has selected Binod Pradhan said, ?UTV World Movies is a great endeavor for the India audience as now people are exposed to different cultures and values across the globe from its vast library. It not only helps budding directors but everyone else understanding the craft and get acquainted with so many different cinematic narrative styles. Movies like Crimson Gold, Boiling Point, shawshank redemption and The Blair Witch Project are my all time favorites.?

Manasi Sapre, Programming Head, UTV World Movies, said ?Binod Pradhan is a veteran cinematographer of the Indian film industry. With movies like Delhi 6, Munna Bhai MBBS, Rang De basanti etc he has taken the art of cinematography to a completely different league. It?s an honor for UTV World Movies as a channel to have him share his thoughts and views about world cinema.?

Movies chosen by Binod Pradhan for the on-air property 50 Movies Before you Die are The Crimson Gold (2003), Boiling Point (1990), Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Blair Witch Project (1999).

So tune in to 50 Movies to see before you die, to watch some incredible films, every Thursday at 8.30 pm.

MUMBAI: The razzle-dazzle of Bollywood will soon be in your living room as COLORS, India‘s No.1 Hindi General Entertainment Channel, plans to bring you the 5th Annual Chevrolet Apsara Awards. The audiences at home will be able to savour the excitement of this glamourous award evening on Sunday, 17th January, 2010 at 8 PM only on Colors.

Making this event unforgettable will be the crackling chemistry of the charismatic duo - Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal, who for the first time will be hosting a films‘ award ceremony together. The duo plans to keep the audiences entertained and mostly in splits with some hilarious gags that they have been planning meticulously!
While the anchors will sure keep the audiences guffawing, it‘s the performances that are truly worth watching out for. The list of all the be-dazzlers who plan to rock the night is truly a breathtaking one and includes names such as none other than King Khan - Shah Rukh, Chhote Nawab - Saif Ali Khan, the hottest star on the horizon - Kareena Kapoor, the talented Arshad Warsi performing on songs from their upcoming movie Ishqiya, a rhythmically choreographed performance by none other than heartthrob Vivek Oberoi and a stunning performance by Dia Mirza.

What‘s more? Worth watching out for is going to be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award being presented to none other than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.

With 34 awards being handed out during the star studded night as a part of four broad categories peppered with mind blowing performances, emotional speeches and some memorable moments, the 5th Annual Chevrolet Apsara Awards ceremony is going to be one event you wish you could be present at.

Well, if that‘s what you want, don‘t forget to tune in to the phenomenal show this Sunday, 17th January 2010 at 8 PM only on - COLORS, and spend an evening in the company of stars right in your living room!

MUMBAI: The new-year began with the automobile industry in the limelight at the Auto Expo 2010. If this is an indication of the times to come, then the auto industry is sure to be an important focus in the next decade! Bloomberg UTV-Autocar awards 2010 brings to you, the biggest, the smallest, the meanest and the fastest automobiles of the year, in the ultimate battleground of the industry.

Bloomberg UTV brings you the much awaited Bloomberg UTV-Autocar Awards, that honour excellence in the automotive sector. The awards are considered to be the most venerated assessment of automobile performance.

The Bloomberg UTV-Autocar awards 2010 are being organized on January 15th 2010. The awards have in the past witnessed the presence of prominent industry leaders.

The theme of this year?s Bloomberg UTV Autocar awards 2010 is ?The Ultimate Battleground? which highlights the grandeur of the gladiators of yore, in the biggest battle of the automotive industry. The awards also consist of a viewer?s choice segment ?Bloomberg UTV Autocar viewers? choice award 2010?, that has been introduced so as to make this campaign reach those who love their machines.

Speaking about the coveted awards, Mr. M K Anand, CEO, Bloomberg UTV said, ?The Bloomberg UTV- Autocar Awards is the most prestigious in the automobile industry. We believe in recognizing and rewarding excellence and the awards take pride in the selection process. It is noteworthy to mention that the distinguished jury for this initiative has remained unchanged since its inception. ?

The awards will be given across various categories to the best and the most deserving contributors to the auto industry. The categories are Best Value for Money Car, Best design and styling, Best variant of the year, Car Ad of the year, Manufacturer of the year, Best Driver?s Car, Small Car of the Year, Technology and Innovation Award, Small Car of the Year, Premium hatchback of the year, Saloon Car of the year, Luxury car of the year, SUV of the Year, Luxury SUV of the Year, Green award, Bike of the Year & Car of the Year awards.

The jury consists of: Dilip Chhabria (India?s leading Car Designer), Manwendra Singh (India?s leading Automobile Historian) Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor, Autocar India) Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor, Autocar India) Renuka Kirpalani (Editor, Autocar Show), Rajeev Khanna (former Rally Driver) and Naren Kumar (6-times National Champion). The biggest names in the business are back with their verdict!

These awards will be held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai on Wednesday, 15th January at 7 pm and will be telecast on Bloomberg UTV Business News.
 

MUMBAI: Ignitee Digital Solutions, India‘s leading digital marketing company, in association with IAMAI (Internet and Mobile Association of India), organized a panel discussion on 8th January 2010 towards harnessing the prowess of Social Media in brand building.

The elite discussion themed "How to use Social Media to build your brand" included renowned industry leaders from some of India‘s most recognized companies such as Mr. Sanjay Tripathy, Executive Vice President - Marketing, HDFC Standard life insurance, Mr. Abdul Khan, CMO, Tata Docomo, Mr. Quateel Ahmed, Sr. VP - Advertising, SKumars Ltd, Mr. Rammohan Sundaram, Founder, CEO & MD, Networkplay.in, Mr. Vijay Iyer, Director, Strategy and Brand Solutions, Komli Media and Mr. V. Ramani, Vice Chairman, Ignitee Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd.

The discussion aimed at highlighting the opportunities for Social Media in the current scenario was moderated by Atul Hegde, CEO, Ignitee Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd, also newly inducted on the board of IN Network- a global network of independent advertising & marketing agencies. 

The key insights shared by the expert panel dealt with the kind of efforts that advertisers and digital marketing firms are going to put in for corporates to take notice of this medium and engage into it more seriously. The other important aspect of the discussion was to set up a measurement system for showcasing the effectiveness of Social Media and eventually monetizing the medium. Discussing the significance of this medium, the experts also explained how Social Media is an expression of a particular brand.

Delighted on witnessing the warm response to the panel discussion, Mr. V.Ramani, Vice Chairman, Ignitee Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd said, "As we enter this new decade, it has become essential to communicate the growing prominence of social media going forward. The aim of the discussion was to showcase the underlying opportunities associated with this medium. Also, to awaken organizations towards the tremendous potential Social Media can offer in expanding brand presence in an economical manner."

Recently, Ignitee launched a first of its kind global digital media handbook, titled, ‘Honey I Shrunk the World‘. The book is a complete guide on the online marketing platform providing intricate details and statistics on online consumption, behavior patterns across global regions and digital marketing domains. This initiative reiterates the company‘s commitment towards promoting the digital medium.
 

MUMBAI: Its time for some Idol Worship on STAR World! This Friday, AMERICAN IDOL is all set to return for a much-anticipated ninth season with a two-night premiere featuring extraordinary talent and outrageous new auditions. Catch the glamorous new ninth season of the most viewed American Music Reality Show starting 15th January, Friday at 8pm and 16th January, Saturday at 8.30pm only n STAR World! Thereafter, American Idol will air every Friday and Saturday at 9pm only on STAR World!

While Ryan Seacrest hosts the auditions, judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi will be joined by a whole host of guest judges - Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain who will help select the hopefuls worthy of the "Golden Ticket" to Hollywood. Simon Cowell also recently announced that this would be his final season as a judge on American Idol after which he will move on to produce the American version of X-Files.

Participants who pass the auditions phase go along the "Hollywood Round". Once in Hollywood, the one & only, supremely hilarious stand-up comedienne, Ellen DeGeneres joins Simon, Randy and Kara as they continue to winnow down the competitors to a select group of performers who will get to sing their hearts out each week in front of a studio audience and television viewers.

So don?t miss out on catching the freshest musical talent from America; Tune in to STAR World for an all new exciting season of American Idol beginning 15th January, 8PM.

MUMBAI: In the upcoming episode of Making of the Kingfisher Calendar 2010, watch the second leg of the shoot schedule that will bring you closer to completion of the calendar. As the crew led by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar pass from one location to another, Soneva Gili infuses a kind of freshness completely synonymous with this island.

Witness Kamasutra inspired looks on the beach as Esha Gupta puts on a look that?s unmatched and unseen. The sultry and sexy looks take a whole new dimension in some fabulous bikini and even better accessories, specially handpicked by the ever so celebrated stylist Aki Narula.

And if that has set your imagination on fire already, then behold?as the likes of Ashika Pratt, Esha Gupta and another finalist from The Hunt for Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010 visit us at Soneva Gili. You?d know who that is only when you tune in to the show.

Don?t miss ?Making of the Kingfisher Calendar 2010? on January 15, 2010, Friday at 10 PM with a repeat on January 16, 2010, Saturday at 11 pm only on NDTV Good Times.