MUMBAI: This week, watch anchor Amrita Gandhi as she makes a people trail through Gujarat - meeting scions driven by their passion. A young yuvraj, Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla, fights for love, while Princess Ahliya of Balasinore safeguards the history of the Rajasaurus that once roamed her ancestral kingdom.

For all this and more, tune in to this week‘s gala episode of ‘Royal Reservation‘ airing on March 3, 2010, Wednesday at 10:00 pm with repeat telecast on following Saturday at 10.30 am only on NDTV Good Times.
 

MUMBAI: UTV Action, India‘s ultimate action channel will hold a special preview of ‘Legion‘, on 3rd March 2010, in partnership with Sony Pictures.

UTV Action offers the perfect platform to promote Action content in Hindi and ‘Legion‘ is touted to be one of the biggest movies from Sony Pictures in 2010. this makes way for a natural association between UTV Action and Sony Pictures who have thus come together to promote ‘Legion‘ to audiences across India. UTV Action is the exclusive Movie channel partner and will be showcasing exclusive content on the channel pre-launch of the movie.

Post Rock Climbing and Sky Diving, UTV Action now takes a leap forward, partnering Sony Pictures to offer associates a first hand preview of ‘Legion‘. This is another extension of the channel on ground brining action to its audiences and associates.

The Preview will be held on 3rd March, wherein they would get to witness; an out-of-the-way diner becoming the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity‘s only hope lies in a group of strangers, trapped in a desert diner with the Archangel Michael.

UTV Action, launched in January this year is the first Indian channel dedicated to the action genre.

Sameer Ganapathy, Channel Head comments "We at UTV Action are always looking for opportunities to create avenues for our audiences and clients to experience Action firsthand. The preview is another extension of our brand promise. As UTV Action is the ideal platform to promote Hollywood action titles to Indian audiences we shall be partnering with the best of Action films through the year during their theatrical release."

MUMBAI: The pioneer in snake & Scorpio venom vaccine researcher, Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar will be the guest on Great Bhet this week. He will speak on one of its kind vaccine research of snake & Scorpio venom, with Nikhil Wagle, Editor, IBN-Lokmat in an exclusive Great Bhet on Saturday, 26th February 2010 at 9:30 pm.

Son of poor farmer in Jalna district in Maharashtra, Dr.Bawaskar started his career in appalling circumstances. Coming from a poor and illiterate family background, Dr. Bawaskar has risen to become the first Indian vaccine researcher in snake and Scorpio venom. The much acclaimed doctor will share his life journey on Great Bhet.

Dr.Bawaskar will share his experience on the commendable research work done by him. The episode will also witness the intense moments of Dr. Bawaskar getting nostalgic about the milestone in his career path. An emotional Bawaskar will also talk about motivational strength he derived from his family members.

Being the first successful vaccine researcher in the country, Dr. Bawaskar has published his biography titled ?Barristercha Kartta?. His research articles are also published and recognized in ?LANCET? ? a top Medical Magazine in the world. The Bawaskar Hospital and Research Center, in Mahad, Raigad District is also run under his expertise.

To know more on the innovative vaccine research of Snake & Scorpio venom, tune into GREAT BHET on IBN-Lokmat on Saturday, 26th February 2010, at 9:30pm.

You can also watch this ?Great Bhet? episode on Sunday i.e. 27th February 2010 @ 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm.
 

MUMBAI: You got to move it, move it! Sounds familiar? This is the track that had us swinging since 2008 and it?s BACK! With Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa, as the HBO Blockbuster of the Month.

The real party animals are back with more to move, more to shake it.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa brings back the best elements of Madagascar, including the familiar creatures: Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett-Smith), Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), and the loony lemur- King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen) as they return for more adventures. Building on the characters we grew to love in Madagascar, the writers have added a herd of new creatures that are just as fully fleshed out and entertaining. The returning members of the voice cast are terrific with the newbies like Alec Baldwin complimenting the familiar voices well.

This Madagascar sequel picks up right where the 2005 film left it, with the Central Park Zoo animals preparing to leave Madagascar to return to the Big Apple. With a crazy group of penguins they are left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar. They discover their families and where they actually belong to. Keeping the hope alive to return to New York Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work!

The wacky cast of characters, a meatier storyline and spectacular animation, not to forget the humour and creativity, makes Madagascar: 2 the second biggest animated film ever. Madagascar 2 not only outshines its predecessor, but leaves one looking forward to #3!!

Catch this zippy sequel on HBO on 26th February at 9:00pm.

STARRING: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen

GENRE: Animation / Adventure

Character Description:

Alex (Voiced by Ben Stiller) is the Lion who as a cub was called Alakay and was named Alex in New York Central Park Zoo where he grew up. Alex is a lion who is more interested in dancing rather than hunting!

Marty (Voiced by Chris Rock) is the Zebra who lived at the Central Park Zoo, and is a good friend of Alex, in the movie.

Melman (Voiced by David Schwimmer) is a half-anthropomorphic giraffe, who is somewhat of a hypochondriac having doses of medicine for meals and doctor‘s appointments frequently. Text formatting

Gloria (Voiced by Jada Pinkett Smith) is the Hippo who has no issues with her self-image. She is self-confident, sassy and sweet.

King Julien (Voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen) is a conceited, fun-loving Ring-tailed Lemur.

Some interesting facts about the movie:

? Bernie Mac‘s last animated feature. This movie was dedicated to him.

? A specially-made segment featuring Alex, Gloria, Melman, Marty, and the penguins was used as part of a 2008 McDonald‘s restaurant commercial.

? Alex‘s family birth-mark is shaped like the continent of Africa, including the island of Madagascar.

? The hippopotamus who asks if Alex is dancing about a plane crash is voiced by Stacy Ferguson, better known by her stage name, Fergie.

For more information log on to www.hbosouthasia.com

MUMBAI: The riveting tale of the matches between the two cricketing powerhouses, Australia and New Zealand, always creates a unique thrill and excitement for cricket fans. MAX, India?s Premium Hindi Movies and Special Events channel brings this excitement to viewers LIVE.

Beginning 26th February, the Australia Vs New Zealand series comprising of two T20 matches, five ODIs and two test matches is being played at some of the best known stadiums like Seddon Park, Eden Park, Westpac Stadium and others that are the pride of New Zealand. Two of the ODIs are scheduled to be played at Auckland?s Eden Park stadium which is New Zealand?s biggest sporting venue. The series promises a nail biting excitement and fun for cricket fans and is being brought LIVE to Indian viewers on MAX.

EVP and Business Head of MAX, Sneha Rajani commented about this special event on their channel. ?Given the excitement that accompanies Australia and New Zealand matches, we are delighted to provide LIVE coverage of this series to our viewers. The audience will be in for a veritable feast, watching these titans of the game battle it out for victory only on MAX, the ultimate destination for cricket and entertainment?.
 

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, the number 1, English news channel has put together a power packed programming line up for the upcoming Union Budget 2010 on February 26.

The power packed programming includes extensive discussions and relevant analysis on the Union Budget by the most powerful heavyweights from the Industry, Government and Market Experts. The channel‘s budget programming line-up also includes special debates and chat shows, discussing the expectation from the Budget and its comprehensive analysis from the who‘s who of the industry along with Editor-in-Chief, TIMES NOW, Arnab Goswami, Economic and Policy expert and renowned columnist Swaminathan Aiyer, known economist and columnist Omkar Goswami, and Editor-Politics and Economy TIMES NOW, Navika Kumar,

Mr Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief said, "TIMES NOW has delivered excellent programming till date and has always been associated with in-depth analysis of the Budget. This time as Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presents the first Budget of the decade, a thorough analysis with the panel of experts and the who‘s who of India Inc. and Politics will follow to give the viewers ‘The Big Picture For India‘. The focus of the Budget programming as always, will remain its impact on the viewers in their day to day lives".

Mr. Sandeep Sharma, Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Sales, TIMES NOW & ET NOW elaborates further, "The viewer for the last four years has shown great trust in TIMES NOW‘s news programming and the viewer traction peaks during big news events. In line with viewer expectation, TIMES NOW has arranged a host of special programming and initiatives to ensure the viewers get extensive analysis of the Budget 2010.
The same is being strongly supported by key marketing initiatives including print ads, OOH and digital initiatives. The Budget sponsorship on the channel is sold out with a power packed client list sponsoring the Budget on Times Now".

Some of TIMES NOW‘s power packed Budget Programming highlights are:

Swaminomics: Featuring expert Swaminathan Aiyer and Omkar Goswami in conversation with the top corporate honchos Sunil Mittal, Anand Mahindra and others.

Budget Speech and Analysis: Live telecast of the Finance Ministers speech followed by its comprehensive analysis.

The Big Draw: Arnab Goswami, Swaminathan Aiyer and Omkar Goswami in discussion with distinguished guests and experts from politics, corporate heads and industrialists.

So stay tuned to TIMES NOW to get extensive coverage of the Big Budget 2010!