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Globecast to deliver first wrestling dedicated channel
MUMBAI: After tennis and basketball it is now the turn of wrestling to have its own channel. Satellite services company Globecast has announced that it has signed a long term agreement with Dolphin TV to deliver its new Wrestling Channel direct-to-home via Sky Digital to over 7 million UK viewers. The deal goes into effect on 15 March.
The Wrestling Channel will offer viewers a vast selection of pro-wrestling action including weekly shows from Japan, South America, the UK and the US independent series, as well as classic and memorable wrestling from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The channel has stated that its daytime programming is expected to attract a wide range of viewers, while the evening programming will focus on the 16-24 year old demographic. Dolphin TV’s Dublin based production partner, Maxtron Media Group, will be editing all the wrestling content specifically for the UK audience.
The Wrestling Channel is London-based Dolphin TV’s first media ownership venture and Globecast’s role will be to provide an end-to-end, managed satellite distribution service, which includes encryption, uplink and space capacity.
GlobeCast’s UK channel distribution head Juliet Bayliss was quoted in an official release saying, “We are delighted to be delivering The Wrestling Channel for Dolphin TV. We will add the new station to our ever-increasing list of 80 plus UK television distribution clients which currently include: Discovery, MTV, CNN, Bloomberg and BBC World.”
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
