MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has partnered with India Today Group to launch the Discovery Channel Magazine in India.

Mirroring the different genres featured on the Discovery Channel, the Discovery Channel Magazine will cover a wide spectrum of topics including nature, adventure, marvels, sci-tech, history, the universe, forensics, seekers, survival, info-tech, psychology and the environment.

To be published monthly, Discovery Channel Magazine will have a contemporary design and feel and will stay true to the DNA of the Discovery brand. The editorial will deliver a compelling read, with strong injections of humour and emotion.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, "Discovery Channel Magazine will provide additional touch points for our viewers and will serve as an extension of Discovery Channel?s ability to satisfy their curiosity on a broad range of subjects. We are delighted to launch the magazine in partnership with the India Today Group - one of India?s leading and most respected media companies.?

India Today Groups CEO Ashish Bagga commented, ?India?s growth and the exposure of the average Indian to the world have created a market for globally acclaimed quality knowledge products. Discovery Channel Magazine with its high quality content will fill the void in this space in the Indian market. We are excited to launch this magazine and feel strongly that this will add to the vast portfolio of diversified, market leading products of the India Today Group and will add to the depth of our relationship with our customers.?

Discovery Channel Magazine is currently sold in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand at newsstands, and is also available for subscription sales in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Discovery Channel Magazine recently won the Award for Excellence in Magazine Design, at the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) 2012 Awards for Editorial Excellence.

MUMBAI: Four shopaholics and a dream store to shop from! Bringing alive the fantasy to shop like never before is lifestyle channel TLC?s new series, ?The Ultimate Shopper? where shopping is a competition. The show airs every Saturday at 8 pm.

It?s shopper versus shopper as they hunt down the perfect look to fit the brief - from a date with the one that got away to impressing a new boss. Contestants will test their style creativity and quick-thinking fashion sense in a head to head contest judged by fashion experts including, pop singer and actress Holly Valance, fashionista Brix Smith-Start and street style photographer Paul Hartnett, along with a special guest judge. Watch these fashion freaks struggle to win some gorgeous new threads, shoes and accessories to add to their wardrobe.

These self-proclaimed fashionistas come from all walks of life - from student to yoga instructor, vicar?s wife to eyelash bar receptionist, and even a full-time footballer?s wife. These strong personalities go all out to prove how much they know about dressing for the occasion and body type while letting their inner style diva shine. After each task is presented to the contestants by a member of the ?front row?, the claws come out as they grope through racks in their robes, hurry around in heels and snatch hand bags off the shelves and each other before locking in their looks all in twenty minutes or less. Once the fitting room curtains are drawn, there is no turning back on their style choices.

Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri said, "TLC continues to push the bar of lifestyle television with refreshing programming formats. ?Ultimate Shopper? is every girl?s fantasy, as the last shopper standing in the face off gets rewarded with a dream wardrobe."

When fashion shopping takes a competitive edge added with brilliance of the fashion masters, it turns out to be complete package for viewers. Catch the excitement of it only on TLC.

MUMBAI: Discovery Kids has bought the rights of comedy action series The Adventures of Tintin, the animated adaptation of one of the most popular comic classics of all times, for the Indian market.

The Adventures of Tintin is a 39 episode long series and will be aired on Discovery Kids every day at 2 pm with repeat telecast at 8 pm, starting 26 January.

The Adventures of Tintin is full of humour and excitement with elements of fantasy and mystery which kids will adore. The intrepid young reporter and his faithful dog Snowy travel around the world accompanied by a colourful cast of characters including the blustery Captain Haddock, the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus and the detective Twins Thompson and Thomson.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids is excited to present the animated adaptation of the timeless comic ? The Adventures of Tintin. Children will relate with the inquisitive, intelligent and brave Tintin who as an investigative reporter sparks wonder and curiosity in every adventure.?

MUMBAI: Animal Planet has announced its upcoming programming line-up with the launch of a 52-week series titled ?Animal Planet A-Z?.

Starting 7 January, the show will air every night at 10 pm.

This line-up of Animal Planet A-Z will take viewers onto a wild expedition that features the details of one particular animal every week, covering from A to Z of varied species. A for Anaconda, B for Bears, C for Crocodiles, D for Dog, E for Elephants and many more - each week will encapsulate the animal?s habitat, nature, wild attacks.

The programmes will also include aquatic creatures like Fish and untamed participants in the list - the monstrous bugs found in the forests.

Discovery Networks APAC SVP and GM Rahul Johri said, "Animal Planet A-Z brings a comprehensive hour of ultimate wildlife programming which will appeal to the viewers with its exciting content. With viewers getting multiple choices of entertainment, the best quality programming will get the biggest traction from them."

Viewers will also join Animal Planet?s renowned wildlife explorers like Nigel Marvin, Jeff Corwin, Dave Salmoni, Austin Steven as they travel to different countries, observing different wildlife.

MUMBAI: Canadian reality television series World?s Weirdest Restaurants is all set to make its India debut on lifestyle channel TLC beginning 1 January.

The reality series produced by Paperny Films will air every night at 10 pm on the channel. The series follows host Bob Blumer as he travels the world searching for weird and unusual restaurants.

From monkeys that serve beer in a Japanese tavern to the pride owners of Dick?s Last Resort take in their bad service, Bob seeks out the most unconventional and unique dining experiences across the world.

Over 13 episodes World?s Weirdest Restaurants will introduce the viewers to the planet?s 52 most eccentric eateries and their out of box serving and catering styles.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and General Manager South Asia Rahul Johri said, "TLC offers its viewers eclectic programming mix and is pleased to bring the inimitable show - World?s Weirdest Restaurants to India. The programme showcases most eccentric, extraordinary restaurants of the world which viewers will enjoy watching."

Bob will peep into the insides of what makes these restaurants so popular, despite of their at times annoying innovation of weirdness. The show will explore more on how with a side order of weirdness; food becomes the secondary part of a dining experience.