E! IS LOOKING FOR THE RYAN LOCHTE OF MEDIA

E! is looking for the Ryan Lochte of media!

Do you know someone that ticks all the boxes, or have you got the Lochte charm yourself?

Ryan Lochte:

The entrepreneur
The family man
The friend
The Olympian
The player

Watch the promo to find out more about Ryan and enter youself for your chance to win $1000. If you nominate a colleague you will both share in the $1000 prize.

To enter simply tell us in 25 words or less why you or your colleague has the Lochte charm plus don't forget to send through a picture.

MCN will receive entries and will collate final list for judging.

Please email your entries to elizabeta.kostoska@mcn.com.au

Live Music Events with MCN, Telstra BPM and HTC

Last week MCN, in collaboration with Telstra's BigPond Music, launched the first of a series of live music events across Australia as part of a new integrated campaign with HTC for the launch of the new HTC One.

The Live@HTC campaign showcases a selection of internationally acclaimed home grown talent including Temper Trap who played to a sold out crowd in Brisbane last Monday.

MCN Strategic Integration Director Elizabeth Minogue said Live@HTC is the largest integrated campaign rollout for MCN and Telstra Media since MCN took over management of their digital assets late last year.

"We're delighted to celebrate our relationship with Telstra Media with this exciting new HTC campaign," she said. "Live@HTC demonstrates the power of an integrated, multi-platform network and how this approach can help build significant brand awareness".

All music events will be filmed and managed by Speaker TV and then distributed across the MCN network and Telstra Tbox

The next gig will be Birds of Tokyo, who will be performing shows in Melbourne on Wednesday 22 May and Sydney on Thursday 23 May. You can purchase tickets by going to

http://tickets.thehifi.com.au/

Fans can follow the gigs on https://www.facebook.com/HTCau , where they can also have the chance to win FREE tickets.

Foxtel Announces New Local Production - Embarrassing Bodies Down Under

Britain's hit medical television phenomenon, Embarrassing Bodies, is heading down under with Foxtel announcing today it has commissioned a local version of the daring and provocative health series.

Hosted in the UK by the renowned Dr Christian Jessen, Embarrassing Bodies is an award-winning show that tackles obscure medical conditions people are too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about. The series currently airs in more than 100 markets around the world (including Australia on Foxtel's LifeStyle YOU), with local versions produced in Belgium, Holland, France and now Australia.

In a major coup, Dr Christian is coming to Australia to appear in the new series.

The charismatic presenter, who also appears on the successful series Embarrassing Illnesses and Supersize Vs Superskinny, trained in general medicine, infectious disease, travel medicine and sexual health/HIV, graduating from University College London in 2000.

He now practices at Doctorcall, on the world famous Harley Street in London, looking after general medical and sexual health patients and will join Foxtel's expert team of GPs as they dispel myths and break down the taboos surrounding these blush-inducing conditions.

"I'm very much looking forward to once more pulling on the rubber gloves and having a good delve down under!" Dr Christian Jessen said today.

"Australia is the perfect location for this new series and I can't wait to bring Embarrassing Bodies and its unique way of spreading important health messages to the Aussies in their own version!"

Hannah Barnes, Foxtel's Head of Programming and Commissions - LifeStyle Group, said: "Embarrassing Bodies is one of LifeStyle YOU's most successful properties, so it is a huge win for Foxtel not only to have secured the rights to a local version, but also to have Dr Christian involved in this new production."

"Embarrassing Bodies is a groundbreaking lifestyle format that has become a global hit. The franchise continues to grow here in Australia in terms of ratings, which shows that Aussies are more than ready for a local version" she said.

EMBARRASSING BODIES DOWN UNDER will be produced by Shine Australia exclusively for Foxtel's LifeStyle YOU channel, with production on the series to commence next month.

Mark Fennessy, CEO, Shine Australia, said: "Embarrassing Bodies has become a health and lifestyle phenomenon in the UK. Together with the fabulous Dr Christian and a talented team of local Doctors we look forward to making it appointment to view television for the Australian audience."

Just like its UK counterpart, EMBARRASSING BODIES DOWN UNDER will feature an array of highly embarrassed patients, young and old, who suffer from visually shocking and personally mortifying conditions, and are all desperate for some much needed medical attention.

The series will give an intimate insight into both the sufferer's treatment and their attempts to cope with the emotional and psychological impact of their illnesses.

EMBARRASSING BODIES DOWN UNDER joins a stellar lineup of Australian lifestyle programming including River Cottage Australia, Paddock to Plate, Location Location Location Australia and Marion's Thailand.

Would you like an appointment with the EMBARRASSING BODIES DOWN UNDER doctors? For more information, head to www.Lifestyle.com.au/embarrassingbodies.

Foxtel and MCN break new ground with Australia’s Next Top Model partnerships

Foxtel and Multi Channel Network (MCN) have announced Nissan, TRESemmé, Colgate Optic White, Myer and 'Mount Franklin' Lightly Sparkling as the platinum sponsors for the highly anticipated eighth season of Australia's Next Top Model (ANTM).

The long-term partners of the hit FOX8 series - Colgate and TRESemmé - will be returning alongside new partners Nissan, 'Mount Franklin' Lightly Sparkling and Myer.

The eighth cycle of the program has attracted unprecedented demand with the five platinum sponsors signing up within eight weeks of announcing new host Jennifer Hawkins.

This season sponsors will enjoy enhanced editorial integration that will extend over multiple touch-points and platforms. All platinum sponsors are working with Foxtel and MCN on creative campaigns extending beyond traditional sponsor activity and supporting both the program and the sponsor's brand objectives. Exclusive access to the show's IP have enabled partners to create integrated advertising campaigns that extend from FOX8's television, digital, social and mobile assets right through to print, POS and in-store.

A revamped digital site will host additional branded content and campaign extensions designed in collaboration with Foxtel and MCN.

The high calibre sponsors are maximising the association with the upcoming series, using their own platforms as a key part of the ANTM experience. This includes a joint social media content strategy that aims to mobilise a passionate collective following of over one million social media fans, offering direct access to content-hungry viewers.

Over the last four years Australia's Next Top Model has proven to be the number one rating series on subscription television. 2011 was the highest rating season ever with 9% growth YOY and 113% growth since the launch of Season 1 in 2005.

For advertising opportunities, please contact lucinda.milton@mcn.com.au
02 9209 6300

E!’s Gigantic Hit “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” Returns For an All-New Season, Express From the US

Australian Premiere Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30pm AEST only on E!

The brand new, 18-episode season of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" once again takes viewers inside the ever-evolving, unfiltered relationships of this close-knit family. Kris, Bruce, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie are known for boisterously celebrating life's golden moments and fiercely banding together when mishaps threaten their strong bonds. E!'s most-watched series ever "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" returns in the highly anticipated new season and has moved to a new night premiering Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30pn AEST only on E!

This season, the family embraces change on several fronts, with younger sisters Kendall and Kylie growing up and striving for more independence from each other and the family; Bruce and his son Brody are making an effort to spend more time together; Kourtney is drawing a line in the sand with Scott when he wants to take their relationship to another level; and the whole Kardashian/Jenner clan are eagerly awaiting the birth of Kim's first child.

"Keeping Up With The Kardashians" returns express from the US on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30pm AEST only on E!

E! is on the pulse of pop culture, delivering the hottest shows Express from the US, including Fashion Police, E! News, The Soup and Chelsea Lately.

(E! is available on Foxtel on Channel 121)

Style - June 2013 Programming Highlights

Resale Royalty (60')
Australian TV Premiere
New Season

Mondays @ 9:30pm from June 17

Style's new series follows Sue McCarthy and her daughters, Diana and Laura, who own and operate one of the top resale stores in the US. This mother-daughter trio bring designer brands to their fashion savvy clientele, at affordable prices. With more than 25 years experience in the resale business, Sue has big plans for the future, but she needs her daughters - who have very different approaches to management - to help with the expanding empire. From spectacular closet buys of posh St. Louis socialites to exclusive shopping tours across the country, "Resale Royalty" is an exploration of high-end fashion events, insider trends and the highs-and-lows associated with running a demanding business.

Celebrity Style Story S1 P2 (30')
Australian TV Premiere
New Episodes

Mondays - Fridays @ 5:00pm from June 3

Each episode of "Celebrity Style Story" tells the story of one celebrity's style evolution, covering all their major fashion and beauty moments throughout the years. A panel of hairstylists, makeup artists, fashion stylists, designers and journalists weigh in on the celebrity's style transformation throughout their careers. Stars featured on "Celebrity Style Story" include Jessica Simpson, Anne Hathaway, Britney Spears, Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian.

Show Me Your Wardrobe (30')
Continuing Series

Wednesdays @ 9:30pm

Based on the well-respected blog by A-list fashion photographer Jackie Dixon and best friend, model and designer Zara Martin, this show allows the public to delve inside a celebrity's most private space - their wardrobe. Each episode is presented by a fashion-savvy duo who invades the houses, and wardrobes, of celebrities; from film stars to footballers' wives. They discuss their lives, upcoming appearances and most importantly, their personal views and preferences when it comes to fashion.

Dina's Party S2 (30')
Continuing Series

Wednesdays @ 10:00pm

In each episode of Dina's Party, former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dina Manzo creates amazing, unforgettable events for her clients at their homes. Dina and her staff at Designer Affair, work to transform client's homes into something beautiful and unique to celebrate important moments in their lives. Whether an incredible anniversary celebration, an over-the-top wedding or a festive graduation party, Dina's parties are memorable ones!

Jerseylicious S5 (60')
Continuing Series

Thursdays @ 9:30pm

Another season of the hair-raising drama surrounding the staff and clients of New Jersey beauty salons The Gatsby and Anthony Roberts' Salon. This season, Jersey's sweetheart, Gigi, enters the ring. Prepare for deception, vanity and sabotage when season five of Jerseylicious returns.

Chicagolicious S1 Part 2 (60')
Continuing Series

Mondays @ 8:30pm

Season one of Style's hit show, "Chicagolicious", continues to follow AJ Johnson, owner of AJ'S of CHICAGO, and his staff of hair stylists and makeup artists as they service elite clientele and solidify their place in Chicago society.

E! - June 2013 Programming Highlights

Keeping Up With The Kardashians S8 (60')
Australian TV Premiere
New Day - EXPRESS FROM THE US

Wednesdays @ 8:30pm from June 5

The new season of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" once again takes viewers inside the ever-evolving, unfiltered relationships of this close-knit family. Kris, Bruce, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie are known for boisterously celebrating life's golden moments and fiercely banding together when mishaps threaten their strong bonds. This season, the family embraces change on several fronts, Bruce and his son Brody are making an effort to spend more time together; Kourtney is drawing a line in the sand with Scott when he wants to take their relationship to another level; and the whole Kardashian/Jenner clan is eagerly awaiting the birth of Kim's first child.

Fashion Police - Joan's Birthday Celebrations (30')
Australian TV Premiere
New Specials - EXPRESS FROM THE US

Tuesday - Friday @ 10:00pm from June 11 - 14

The always hilarious and endlessly entertaining Joan Rivers is celebrating a big birthday this June, and to celebrate, E! will be airing four additional "Fashion Police" episodes from June 11. And you can still catch all the Fashion Police action in the regular premiere slot, Saturdays at 8.30pm.

William and Kate: The First Year (60')
Australian TV Premiere
New Special

Monday @ 8:30pm on June 10

With Kate Middleton now firmly ensconced in the Royal family and the impending birth of their first child, this documentary tracks how William and Kate spent their first year of marriage.

William and Kate: South Seas Tour (60')
Australian TV Premiere
New Special

Monday @ 8:30pm on June 17

This royal special tells the story of the Diamond Jubilee tour that became much tougher for the royal couple then they could have expected.

Secrets of the Royal Nursery (60')
Australian TV Premiere
New Special

Monday @ 8:30pm on June 24

In this royal special we go behind-the-scenes of the monarchy, revealing what the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge should expect in the coming months before the arrival of what many are dubbing the world's most famous celebrity baby. This special features interviews with friends and family of the royal couple.

E! News Special: Country Music Festival (30')
Australian TV Premiere
New Special

Thursday @ 9:00pm on June 13

This E! News Special features the best interviews with some of country music's biggest stars (and cutest couples) including Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Married to Jonas S2 (30')
Continuing Series

Tuesdays @ 8:30pm

This season, the phrase "one big happy family" is put to the ultimate test when challenges, triumphs and family celebrations reveal themselves. Kevin and Danielle begin to really settle into their lives together, while attempting to accommodate the needs of their very close - and very different - families. The Jonas Brothers are fired up with new music and a pending world tour, while new challenges at home, the desire (and pressure from their families) to have a baby, and their very different in-laws, put Kevin and Danielle's marriage to the test.

What Would Ryan Lochte Do? (30')
Continuing Series

Tuesdays @ 9:00pm

He took the world by storm in the London Summer Games, and in "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?," the all-American swimming champion proves that he lives life just like he swims, all out and at top speed. "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" follows Lochte as he prepares for the Rio games in 2016 while building his fashion line, making buzz-worthy media appearances, dealing with his unconventional family and loyal friends and, always, searching for "the one."

Chasing The Saturdays (30')
Continuing Series

Tuesdays @ 9:30pm

After 11 top ten hits and sold out arenas in their five-year UK career, these pop queens, close friends and tabloid fixtures are going stateside to break the US market. This docu-series will follow the professional and personal stories of 'The Saturdays' - Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman, Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White - as they move to America and prepare for the launch of their first US single.

12 Foxtel series renewed for new seasons

Twelve of FOX8's most loved and top-rating US series have been renewed for new seasons as the US networks announce their 2013/14 line-ups.

FOX8's huge dramas including CHICAGO FIRE, HART OF DIXIE, FALLING SKIES, GRIMM and REVOLUTION, have all been picked-up by their US broadcasters for new seasons and will all air first on FOX8 and express from the US.

Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director of Television said, "The FOX8 audience loves watching the hottest US drama and these renewals are an enormous boost to the strong and much-loved programming line-up for the channel.

"Our viewers are now accustomed to watching television with the world and we're committed to selecting a wide range of hit US programming and bringing it to Australians as soon as possible by broadcasting the shows express from the US, in many cases only a few hours after US air time."

FOX8's hit new series from Dick Wolf, CHICAGO FIRE, starring Aussie Jesse Spencer, currently airs on Thursdays at 8.30pm and is one of the channel's highest rating shows each week. With a second series ordered by US network NBC, the new season will premiere express from the US beginning in September.

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi drama FALLING SKIES, J.J. Abrams' epic adventure thriller REVOLUTION and the police procedural fantasy series GRIMM will also all be returning express from the US, with the third season of FALLING SKIES back on FOX8 from Wednesday June 12 at 8.30pm.

The two teen drama series, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, will be back for season 4 and season 5 respectively. Both shows have their current season finales this Friday, May 17 on FOX8.

The new season of PRETTY LITLE LIARS will be express from the US for the first time from the start of season 4, premiering on FOX8 on Friday June 14 at 7.30pm.

Two new series set to launch on FOX8 this month have also just been renewed - the groundbreaking ABC Family drama SWITCHED AT BIRTH premieres on Monday May 20 at 8.30pm, and Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho inspired thriller BATES MOTEL premieres on Sunday May 26 at 8.30pm.

Supernatural teen drama TEEN WOLF is also set to return to FOX8 in July with a third season.

The three other FOX8 series confirmed to continue are the Tim Allen comedy LAST MAN STANDING (returning for a third season), the Sex and the City prequel series, THE CARRIE DIARIES (returning for season two) and the hugely popular Rachel Bilson drama HART OF DIXIE (back for season three). All three shows air on FOX8 express from the US and will premiere in line with US network schedules.

The announcement of these renewals comes as Foxtel executives head to Los Angeles this week for the annual "LA Screenings", where television programmers from around the world view the picked-up primetime pilots from US distributors and networks.

Foxtel currently has a number of successful output deals with leading US program producers, including 20^th Century Fox and ABC Family.

Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards

Watch the 67^th Annual Tony Awards live only on Arena

Arena's Neil Patrick Harris has been announced as the host of the 67^th Annual Tony Awards, for the third year running. Foxtel's Arena will broadcast the Awards exclusively live from Radio City Hall in New York City from 10am on Monday June 10, 2013.

The Emmy Award-winning actor is best known for his role in the hit comedy, How I Met Your Mother, screening weeknights at 7.30pm on Arena. This is the fourth time Neil Patrick Harris will front the awards, previously hosting the 63^rd, 65^th and 66^th Annual Tony Awards.

"I'm very excited to be back hosting the Tony Awards at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. It'll be more impressive than ever - if my math is correct, it will be 267 times bigger than last year," said Neil Patrick Harris. "Oh, wait. No, that can't... hold on... carry the one... I'm awful at math. But rest assured, the show will rock!"

Nominations have already been announced with Australian Tim Minchin's Broadway musical Matilda has scoring an impressive 12 nominations.

Based on the classic Roald Dahl book, Matilda, the box office smash musical has scored nominations for Best Musical and in writing, choreography, direction and for Minchin's and music and lyrics - Best Original Score Written for the Theatre.

Leading the nominations, Kinky Boots has picked up 13 nominations including Best Musical and Best Original Score by Cyndi Lauper. Pippin has received 10 nominations including Best Revival of a Musical.

Hollywood royalty including Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, David Hyde Pierce, Laurie Metcalf, Holland Taylor and Cicely Tyson are all nominated for the prestigious Award.

The complete list of 2013 nominations, previous Tony Awards winners and other news and information is available at www.tonyawards.com

AFL on Foxtel Go

Foxtel has today announced that starting now, Foxtel Go users are able to watch every game of the home and away 2013 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE on the go.

The first live match will be tomorrow night's top of the table clash between the undefeated Geelong and Essendon teams live from the MCG from 7.30pm.

AFL joins the Foxtel Go line-up with the launch of FOOTY PLAY available now on Foxtel Go to Foxtel sports package customers included with their subscription.*

All games for the rest of the 2013 home and away season will now be available on Foxtel Go with compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Also included as part of the Foxtel Go AFL service:

Exclusive magazine programs including After The Bounce, AFL 360, On The Couch, AFL Insider, League Teams and Open Mike.

An additional channel, FOOTY PLAY+, that will be used to ensure customers do not miss out when more than one LIVE AFL game is on at the same time.

With its latest release of several new channels - including showcase: the home of HBO, and FOOTY PLAY - Foxtel Go now offers over 60 live streaming channels and over 50 channels providing On Demand Catch Up programming.

* Foxtel Go requires an iPad, iPad mini or iPhone running an operating system v5.0 and higher. Requires iPhone 4 or higher. Also available on iPod Touch 5thGeneration. A Foxtel residential cable or satellite subscription with a STU and a Foxtel online account linked to a subscription account are required. Customers will see channels and content from the channels they subscribe to only. Not all channels are available on Foxtel Go. Two devices can be running Foxtel Go at the same time linked to the one account. The Foxtel Go App includes Remote Record directly to the iQ or MyStar. Foxtel Go is available over 3G/4G networks as well as WiFi. Recommended Internet speeds apply. Internet connection required. ISP and data charges may apply. Video quality may vary according to 3G/4G and WiFi service. Foxtel and some services not available to all homes. Not available to Optus TV featuring Foxtel, Foxtel on Xbox 360, Foxtel on Internet TV or Foxtel on T-Box customers. Only available for use in Australia. iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.