Journey Into the Heart of Cinema with Sony BBC Earth’s Hans Zimmer Special and More This May
Chennai: This May, Sony BBC Earth brings forth an exciting lineup of content, promising a summer packed with intrigue, adventure, and enlightenment. The channel is all set to premiere the remarkable journey of ‘Hans Zimmer: A Hollywood Rebel’ from a post-war prodigy to a Hollywood legend, the secrets of defying aging in the ‘Secrets Of The Superagers’, along with captivating tales of our planet’s wonders and human resilience in ‘Joanna’s Anthology Series’.
Unraveling the mysteries of aging with ‘Secrets Of The Superagers’, Dr. Michael Mosley discovers the secrets of those who defy aging, meeting extraordinary individuals from China to Italy who exhibit remarkable vitality in their golden years. It delves into the unique outlooks on life, diverse diets and cultural behaviors contributing to their longevity, and insights into the science of aging gracefully. The show is premiering on the 18th of May every Saturday and Sunday at 09:00 AM.
The diverse content line-up will take viewers through the extraordinary life and unparalleled career of cinema’s maestro, Hans Zimmer, in ‘Hans Zimmer: A Hollywood Rebel’. This show will share highlights of the journey of a post-war German prodigy who rose to fame in Hollywood for film scoring. Viewers will witness the groundbreaking compositions and the creative process of creating the iconic score for ‘Frozen Planet II’. In the show, Zimmer dives into the mesmerizing melodies defining contemporary cinema. The show is premiering on the 19th of May at 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Following the trailblazing tale of Zimmer’s legacy, next in line is ‘Joanna’s Anthology Series’. This anthology promises to immerse viewers in a series of captivating stories, each unveiling the wonders of our planet, from the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the peaks of the Himalayas. It will feature a range of episodes, including ‘Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure, Great Cities of the World, Silk Road, and India. The series will go live on the channel on May 20 at 10:00 PM.
This May, mark your calendars to watch, ‘Secrets Of The Superagers’, ‘Hans Zimmer: A Hollywood Rebel’, and ‘Joanna’s Anthology Series’ only on Sony BBC Earth.
About Sony BBC Earth
Sony BBC Earth is a premium factual entertainment channel by MSM Worldwide Factual Media – a Joint venture between Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) and BBC Worldwide.
Sony BBC Earth is home to BBC’s award-winning factual programs and the work of some of the world’s foremost factual filmmakers. Rooted in the philosophy of ‘Feel Alive’, the channel promises a grand visual spectacle, positive insightful storytelling, and a new perspective on knowledge and entertainment.
The channel has diverse content offerings ranging from fun, insightful science, nature, and wildlife to adventure and human-interest stories with shows like The Green Planet, Blue Planet II, Serengeti III, Frozen Planet II, Chasing Monsters, Lonely Planet, Rick Stein’s India, Inside The Factory, Planet Earth II, Spectacular Earth, Fishing Impossible, Walking the Nile, etc.
The channel is broadcast in SD & HD and is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India.
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About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India):
Sony Pictures Networks is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.
The Company has several channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the Hindi movies channel for rural markets; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from its content library; PIX and PIX HD, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sony Sports Network – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD; SONY TEN 4, SONY TEN 4 HD; Sony मराठी, the Marathi general entertainment channel; SonyLIV – the digital entertainment VOD platform and Studio NEXT the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. The Company reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.
The Company is recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. It is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, ‘Aon Best Employers India’ awards in recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranked amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners and listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India.
The Company is in its 27th year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
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Media Contacts:
Sony BBC Earth: Priyanka Kandpal | +91 9920517600 | Priyanka.kandpal@setindia.com
Avian WE: Aayushi Mamania | +91 93242 46162 | aayushim@avianwe.com