A Day with a Legend: Sony BBC Earth Celebrates Sir David Attenborough

For decades, Sir David Attenborough’s groundbreaking work has captivated audiences, unveiling the beauty and fragility of our planet. Sony BBC Earth, the home of Sir David Attenborough’s iconic documentaries, invites viewers to celebrate his unparalleled legacy with a day-long tribute to his contributions to natural history filmmaking. As the legendary presenter turns 99 on May 8, 2025, the channel is showcasing a curated selection of his most breathtaking and influential works from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM.

The special programming will feature a marathon of acclaimed series and episodes, including:

• LIFE: This breathtaking series explores the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive.

• LIFE STORY: Narrated from the lens of animals, this captivating series follows their journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life, starting with the early days to the challenges of the grown-up world.

• FROZEN PLANET II: Frozen Planet II explores Earth’s icy realms, showcasing the incredible wildlife that inhabits them. The series delves into the unique challenges and adaptations of life in these extreme, frozen environments.
• PLANET EARTH II: Exploring the diverse habitats and animal life found across the globe, Planet Earth II highlights the challenges animals face in a changing world. From bustling cities to remote islands, the series reveals the wonders of our planet.
• THE GREEN PLANET: The series offers a unique perspective on the world of plants and their complex lives. It explores their intricate relationships and surprising behaviours of how plants communicate, defend, and reproduce, revealing a lesser-known world to viewers
• MAMMALS: The series reveals their unique adaptations, survival strategies, and complex social behaviours of mammals – from the smallest shrew to the largest whale. Sir David Attenborough uncovers the secrets of their success in every corner of the planet.
• SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET: Unveiling the unique wildlife and habitats of each of Earth’s continents, each episode showcases the distinct evolutionary journeys and survival struggles found on these seven diverse landmasses. The series captures the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our planet’s continents.
• A PERFECT PLANET: A Perfect Planet examines the powerful natural forces that shape our planet. The series reveals how interconnected systems like weather, oceans, and volcanoes create the conditions for life to thrive. Sir David Attenborough explores how these forces work in harmony.
• PLANET EARTH III: Showcasing the wonders of the natural world in stunning detail, this series delivers breathtaking footage of our planet’s most extraordinary landscapes and creatures. It also addresses the pressing challenges facing wildlife in our rapidly changing world.

Watch Sir David Attenborough’s finest on Sony BBC Earth on May 8, 2025, from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

~ With its tagline of ‘Filmon ka aisa chaska, jo dekhe hakka bakka’, Sony MAX 1 delivers a curated film experience for the entire family ~

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) continues to expand its presence in the Hindi movie broadcast space with the launch of Sony MAX 1, a new channel designed to elevate the cinematic experience for linear TV audiences across the country.

Carrying the vibrant brand promise, “Filmon ka aisa chaska, jo dekhe hakka bakka”, the channel brings an interesting mix of movies curated to captivate and entertain. Slated to go live on 1^st May 2025, across major DTH and cable platforms, Sony MAX 1 is set to become the preferred destination for Hindi movie lovers.

Rooted in the belief that films have the unique ability to transcend individual tastes and bring families together, Sony MAX 1 simplifies choice by curating an exciting line-up of titles across genres. From Bollywood blockbusters and regional gems to cult classics and popular Hollywood dubbed titles, the channel delivers an unmatched viewing experience that blends mass appeal with rich storytelling.

Sony MAX 1 aims to cater to every member of the family, whether it’s edge-of-the-seat action, heartwarming drama, or nostalgic favorites. It offers a viewing experience that reflects the spirit of Indian households, where stories are shared and emotions run deep!  

Comment:

Tushar Shah, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) & Business Head – Movies, Regional and Infotainment Channels, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI):

With a legacy of building impactful brands and a deep understanding of audience preferences, the launch of Sony MAX 1 is a step forward as we expand our Hindi Movies Cluster. The channel is all set to offer a curated movie-viewing experience on linear television, relevant to today’s viewer, rooted in family sensibilities, and designed for delight.

Sony MAX 1 joins Sony Pictures Networks India’s (SPNI) celebrated Hindi movies cluster, complementing the flagship Sony MAX, home to the biggest hits, and Sony MAX 2, the channel for timeless classics.

Sony MAX 1 invites audiences to rediscover the timeless magic of cinema on May 1, 2025!

About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India):

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.

A leading media and entertainment conglomerate, SPNI comprises 28 Premium Channels in both SD and HD formats, including leading Hindi General Entertainment Television Channels – Sony Entertainment Television; Sony SAB and Sony PAL; Marathi General Entertainment Channel – Sony Marathi; Bangla General Entertainment Channel – Sony AATH; Hindi Movie Channels – Sony MAX, Sony MAX 1, Sony MAX 2 and Sony WAH; renowned destination for sports fans – Sony Sports Network comprising Sony Sports Ten 1,  Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 5; Kids Entertainment Channel  – Sony YAY!; English Movie Channel – Sony PIX; Factual Entertainment Channel – Sony BBC Earth; Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel in the US and Canada – Sony KAL; Digital entertainment OTT platform – Sony LIV and the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media – Studio NEXT. This Network reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in over 150 countries.

Recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry, SPNI is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, Exemplars of Inclusion in AVTAR & Seramount’s Most Inclusive Companies Index 2024 and listed as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for eight consecutive years by AVTAR & Seramount. In recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices SPNI won the ET Future Skills 2024 for Best Learning Program Supporting Change Transformation Business Strategy, and the TISS LeapVault CLO Awards 2024 for Best Employee Engagement Program and Best Games Based Learning Program.

SPNI is in its 30^th 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.

For more information, log onto www.sonypicturesnetworks.com

Kolkata, 25^th April 2025

Sony AATH, known for bringing families together through heartwarming and entertaining stories, is thrilled to announce the launch of its show, ‘Jiyo Gopuda’. Adding a delightful dose of laughter and presenting a character quite unlike any other, ‘Jiyo Gopuda’ is all set to premiere on the channel on April 26, 2024.

Jiyo Gopuda introduces viewers to the amusing Gopen Chandra Barik, who mysteriously arrives in Moglaipara and takes up residence in a rented attic. Gopuda’s seemingly impossible adventures and the unbelievable tales he spins from the confines of the attic charm the local children. He becomes a captivating figure for the landlord’s son, and his close-knit group of friends – Jhinuk, Chintu, Potla, Hotka and Chingri.

Get ready to join Gopuda and his young companions on a series of unbelievably funny and imaginative adventures.

Tune in to Sony AATH on April 26, 2025, at 12:30 PM, and watch ‘Jiyo Gopuda’, every Saturday and Sunday. Prepare for a weekend full of family fun and laughter!

About Sony AATH:

Sony AATH (Bengali: সনি আট) is a Premium Bangla Entertainment Channel that entertains its viewers with programs that reflect the culture of Bengal and bring families together for wholesome entertainment.

Launched in 2009, Sony AATH has become extremely popular amongst viewers of all age groups. With fiction shows such as Crime Patrol, Adaalat, AAHAT, Amader Thakurmar Jhuli, Gopal Bhar, Gultemama, Kolpopurer Golpo, and Nut Boltu, the channel not only has the most exciting fiction series in Bengali but also the most entertaining animation programs produced in Bengali.

For more information, log onto https://www.sonyaath.com/