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Colors Infinity completes three years, telecasts Big Bang Theory marathon

The channel is also showcasing season 6 of 'Orange Is The New Black' simultaneous to its international premiere and an instant premiere of 'Better Call Saul' – Season 4

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Colors Infinity completes three years, telecasts Big Bang Theory marathon

The English general entertainment channel from Viacom18, Colors Infinity, has completed three years of operations in the India market. As a celebration of the anniversary, the channel will present a comical, hysterical and whimsical weekend with a marathon of The Big Bang Theory, airing seasons one to six, staring at 10am on Saturday, July 28 till 8pm Monday, July 30.

Ferzad Palia, Head, English, Youth and Music Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “The English entertainment cluster of Viacom18 has had a phenomenal year, and continues to cement its position as leaders in the segment. Bogarting a majority share of the English Entertainment pie with a 53% share, Colors Infinity along with Comedy Central and Vh1 have continued to dominate the leader board in FY19, taking the top-3 positions. A 100% increase in viewership during FY18, only adds to the momentous occasion of our third anniversary. Steadfast in our philosophy to bring only the best-in-class of every genre to viewers; and in the spirit of festivities for our third-year anniversary we decided to celebrate it with one of television’s biggest sitcoms – ‘The Big Bang Theory’.”

Leading up to the rib-tickling weekend, viewers were treated to a live binge of the latest season of Orange Is The New Black, premiering the complete season with back-to-back episodes starting at 1pm on Friday, July 27. Colors Infinity also offered Instant Premieres. Presenting the latest season of Better Call Saul, the channel will premiere the episodes of Season 4 immediately after its US telecast.

Hashim Dsouza, Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “Colors Infinity is proud to showcase a variety in the premium offering that appeals to both the masses as well as niche audiences looking for something different. Our process of curating content for the programming line-up is based on what we believe audience will enjoy and appreciate, while at the same time adding a mix of critically acclaimed shows, that are creating waves in the English entertainment space. Complimenting the existing programming with a blend of The Big Bang Theory marathon, Live Binge of Orange Is The New Black and Instant Premiere of Better Call Saul, we have a winning line-up that completes the entertainment experience for viewers of our channel.”

Following the marathon, The Big Bang Theory takes primetime slot on weekdays at 8pm starting from season - 1. In addition to the sitcom and the latest seasons of two dramas, Colors Infinity also brings the latest season of some of the most-watched shows on the channel - The Royals, The Flash and US television’s biggest reality show - America’s Got Talent, that has charmed its way to the hearts and popularity charts of Indian audience as well.

The channel is complementing its entertaining line-up by accelerating the marketing efforts with a 360-degree promotional campaign that’s attuned to all the target audience touchpoints including - on-air, outdoor, print, radio, BTL and digital.

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