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  • MX Player reveals slate of new series for October 2022

    MX Player reveals slate of new series for October 2022

    Mumbai: MX Player is geared up to refresh festive moods with its latest slate of crowd-favourites, critically acclaimed and much anticipated international shows from all around the world, dubbed in Hindi and other regional languages. Here’s a list of everything they’re bringing this October:

    MX VDesi Shows:

    Love Story of Court Enemies

    The Mandarin drama follows two sisters, Zhao Yu Xing and Qiu Qi, who were separated after being displaced by rebels that sought to kill them. The sisters have to navigate court politics and conspiracies as well as come to terms with their own hearts. All 25 episodes of the series are now available in Hindi exclusively.

    Playful Kiss

    This series is a romantic comedy about a high school girl named Oh Ha Ni who moves into the home of her crush, Baek Seung Jo, after her house is destroyed. The award-winning Korean drama follows their relationship through high school, college, and beyond. Will she be successful in winning Seung Jo’s heart? 

    The series will be available in Hindi from 5 October onwards.

    Once Again

    A Korean story of the eventful Song family, who can’t get a day of peace with their neighbours in Yongju Market. Song Young Dal, a frugal father, and Jang Ok Boon, a pushy mother, have been married for a long time and are worried about the future of their four children—one of which is set to get married and two of which are divorcees. Partway through, enigmatic kimbap restaurateur Kang Cho enters the battle and establishes a location in the Yongju Market. How will the other characters be affected by her appearance? 

    The show will be available in Hindi from 8 October onwards.

    Ni Chang

    Set in the Ning dynasty, the story revolves around Xie Xiaoni, who aspires to become a business woman. Xiao Ni vows to seek vengeance for her family after they were framed and murdered by the Su family. She assumes the name of Ni Chang and enters the Yunjin Pavilion to learn embroidery skills. Over time, with hard work, she managed to establish her position in the industry. Will the Su family find out her truth? 

    The show will go live on 12 October. Originally in Mandarin, the show will be available in Hindi.

    The Secret Life Of My Secretary

    T&T Mobile Media’s team 1 leader, Min Ik, is a brilliant perfectionist with a heart of stone who often relies on his fiery-tempered secretary, Jung Hee. She faithfully performs the chores that her abusive employer assigns her, but she is not afraid to express her opinions. What is the future of this hot and cold relationship? 

    The 16-episode Korean drama will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam, starting on 15 October.

    The General’s Daughter

    This Filipino show is based on a military nurse, Rhian Bonifacio, who is a second lieutenant in the Philippine Armed Forces. However, she has a secret: she was trained to be a spy in the army by her adoptive father, Tiago Guerrero, to exact revenge against their mortal enemy, Marcial De Leon, a high-ranking general. Bound by love towards the family she grew up with, she finds herself amidst the feud of two families: her fake family and the real.

    The show will be available in Hindi from 19 October onwards. 

    Sky Castle

    A satirical series that closely looks at the materialistic desires of upper-class parents in South Korea and how they ruthlessly secure the success of their families at the cost of destroying others’ lives. The drama revolves around the lives of housewives residing in a luxurious residential area called SKY Castle (a reference to the elite universities) in suburban Seoul, where wealthy doctors and professors live. The wives are determined to make their husbands more successful and to raise their children to be top students who will be accepted at the best universities, so they use every possible way to achieve that. Watch the story unfold over the course of 20 episodes starting from 22 October onwards in Hindi.

    Hostages

    In this Israeli crime thriller, Yael Danon, a renowned surgeon, is seen getting ready to operate on the Israeli president and is startled when a gang of four masked men kidnaps her family and gives her an ultimatum: she is told to assassinate him during the surgery in order to prevent the murder of her family. Everything goes awry the night before. Yael tries to save both the president and her family before it’s too late. Will she succeed? 

    All 22 episodes will be available in Hindi from 26 October onwards.

  • Centre approves amendments in FM Radio Phase-III Policy guidelines

    Centre approves amendments in FM Radio Phase-III Policy guidelines

    Mumbai: The central government has approved the amendments to certain provisions contained in the policy guidelines on the expansion of FM radio broadcasting services through private agencies (phase-III), referred to as the private FM phase-III policy guidelines.

    The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    The three-year window for restructuring FM radio permissions within the same management group throughout the licensing duration of 15 years has been eliminated by the government in order to move in this direction.

    The government has also agreed to remove the 15 per cent national cap on channel holdings, which has been a long-standing demand of the radio industry.

    Furthermore, as part of the FM radio policy’s simplification of financial eligibility norms, an applicant company can now participate in bidding for ‘C’ and ‘D’ category cities with a net worth of just Rs 1 crore, as opposed to Rs 1.5 crore previously.

    These three amendments will help the private FM radio industry fully leverage economies of scale and pave the way for further FM radio and entertainment expansion in tier-III cities across the country.

    This will not only create new job opportunities but will also ensure that music and entertainment are accessible to the general public in even the most remote parts of the country through FTA (free-to-air) radio media.

    To improve the ease of doing business in the country, the government has focused on simplifying and rationalising existing rules in order to make governance more efficient and effective, so that the benefits reach the common man.

  • Prime Video celebrates James Bond’s 60th anniversary by streaming 25 007 films

    Prime Video celebrates James Bond’s 60th anniversary by streaming 25 007 films

    Mumbai: Amazon’s streaming platform Prime Video has announced that 25 James Bond films will be available to stream in India, the US, the UK and other key territories as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the film franchise. Prime Video also unveiled the official posters and trailers for the 60th anniversary celebration and for “The Sound of 007.” This is a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide. All 25 of the Bond franchise films and “The Sound of 007” will be available on 5 October.

    Additionally, following the live 4 October EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show, The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform Bond themes.

    The 25 films coming to Prime Video in India, the US, U.K., Australia, Italy, Japan, Mexico/Latin America (excluding Brazil), Spain, and Southeast Asia for a limited time are “Dr. No, From Russia with Love,” “Goldfinger,” “Thunderball,” “You Only Live Twice,” “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” “Live and Let Die,” “The Man with the Golden Gun,” “The Spy Who Loved Me,” “Moonraker,” “For Your Eyes Only,” “Octopussy,” “A View to a Kill,” “The Living Daylights,” “Licence to Kill,” “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough,” “Die Another Day,” “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall,” “Spectre,” and “No Time To Die.” With the exception of “No Time To Die,” the 24 films will be available for a limited time in territories including Germany, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Brazil.

    “The Sound of 007” was directed by Bifa and Bafta-nominee Mat Whitecross (“The Kings,” “Oasis: Supersonic,” “The Road to Guantánamo”) for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on a journey from Sean Connery’s “Dr. No” through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in “No Time To Die.” Produced by John Battsek at Ventureland, MGM, and EON Productions, the film charts the history of the music, true tales behind the tunes, and famous faces who have recorded soundtracks for the james Bond movies.

    The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall is an exclusive recording of the official charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 4 October. Guest vocalists will join a line up curated by five-time Bond composer David Arnold. The concert marks 60 years since the world premiere of “Dr. No,” the first 007 film, on 5 October 5 1962. Honoring the franchise’s long tradition of supporting charitable causes, the proceeds of The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall will benefit two music charities: Nordoff Robbins and The BRIT Trust. Following the concert, a custom Duesenberg guitar signed by Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, David Arnold, and the artists will be auctioned online at Christie’s to raise additional funds for the music charities.

    Additional Amazon activations in celebration of the franchise’s 60th include a [RE]DISCOVER: James Bond playlist. Amazon Music customers will be able to listen to the playlist, which will spotlight the songs that have defined the Bond franchise. Amazon Music’s [RE]DISCOVER series showcases playlists across various genres and takes listeners on a career-spanning journey of discovery, or re-discovery, through an entire body of musical work.

  • FairPlay Sports announces collaboration with Indian footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu & Sandesh Jhingan

    FairPlay Sports announces collaboration with Indian footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu & Sandesh Jhingan

    Mumbai: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan, both Indian footballers, have signed with the Delhi-based sports marketing agency FairPlay Sports.

    The new signings will further boost FairPlay Sports’ roster, which already includes Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, Chennaiyin FC captain Anirudh Thapa, ATKMB winger Ashique Kuruniyan and ATKMB forward Manvir Singh, among others.

    FairPlay Sports co-founder Bandana Chhetri said, “Both Gurpreet and Sandesh are key figures in Indian football. Additionally, both are massive fan favourites because of their style of play and intensity on the field. As an agency, we have always had a focus on football and footballers because it has a lot of potential for growth. We want to provide footballers with the opportunity and support they need off the field so they can maximise their potential on it.”

    Talking about the same, the national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said, “I am thrilled to get on board with FairPlay Sports. I’ve known the people behind it for some time now and am excited at all the possibilities being part of the FairPlay team will bring.”

    Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan added, “I am happy to have signed with FairPlay Sports, who I feel do a fantastic job with all athlete-related aspects beyond the pitch. I’m looking forward to all the exciting opportunities that come out of this association.”

  • ZEE5 announces season third of ‘Tripling’

    ZEE5 announces season third of ‘Tripling’

    Mumbai: ZEE5 has announced the third instalment of Tripling, featuring Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar, Kumud Mishra, Shernaz Patel and Kunaal Roy Kapur in significant roles.

    Produced by Arunabh Kumar, the series is directed by Neeraj Udhwani; the story is by Arunabh Kumar and Sumeet Vyas; the screenplay is by Sumeet Vyas; and the dialogues are by Sumeet Vyas and Abbas Dalal.

    The family friendliness and banter that made the earlier seasons of the programme so relevant and entertaining contributed to its initial success, and this season won’t be any different.

    The third season of Tripling will span five episodes and capture the essence of the three siblings and their relationship as they set out on a new adventure this season with the help of their parents and separate partners.  

    Speaking on the announcement, ZEE5 India chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “Tripling is a popular series that has garnered a loyal following amongst the masses. We are excited to bring the third season on ZEE5 and are thankful to our partner, TVF, for enabling us to bring the fan-favourite to millions of homes this festive season, giving them a chance to enjoy their much-loved show with their family and friends. Staying true to our commitment to consumer-first, we will continue to invest in curating a diverse, relatable, and engaging portfolio on ZEE5.”

    ZEE5 chief content officer of Hindi originals Nimisha Pandey added, “After the heart-warming response to Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, we are very excited to partner again with Arunabh Kumar and the TVF team. Director Neeraj Udhwani has brought to life in the new season of Tripling, the trials and tribulations of the three adorable and quirky siblings with a fun twist. This season delves into a unique but relatable facet of evolving relationships in today’s context and is peppered with the quintessential TVF humour. I hope audiences will enjoy bingeing on this perfect family entertainer during the festivities.”

    “While creating season three of Tripling, Sumeet and I wanted to get back to the original ethos of the show, which has always been about “Crisis mein family hi kaam aati hai,” but where the siblings face a major twist within the family itself. The season also includes a timely trek, replacing the trip with the usual dose of humour and relatable emotions,” said TVF founder Arunabh Kumar.

    “The uniqueness of season three lies in its focus on the family. We all know and love Chandan, Chitvan, and Chanchal, but where do their quirks and eccentricities come from? Their parents, obviously, who are as crazy as them and make their own unusual choices, which the three siblings have to deal with. The fans are in for a treat as this season has got a bit of everything—the usual humour and lots of drama,” commented Neeraj Udhwani.

  • OTTplay releases a series of TVCs with AI-based personalised recommendations

    OTTplay releases a series of TVCs with AI-based personalised recommendations

    Mumbai: OTTplay has announced the launch of its first-of-its-kind personalised artificial intelligence-based feature that recommends content from a library of over 65,000+ web-series, movies, and shows, in 18+ genres and across many languages.

    The platform has tapped into the latest AI-powered technology and developed the feature in-house to equip audiences with smart recommendations. The platform aspires to democratise content offered across OTT platforms by handing it over, thus empowering the users to discover content they are most likely to enjoy.

    The one-of-its-kind streaming platform is promoting the unique AI-based feature with its all-new digital ad campaign with an all-new tagline “OTTplay se pucho, OTTplay pe hee Dekho aur Majey Karo Multiply!”

    Considering this is an innovative concept introduced in India, the digital ad aims to educate audiences about the benefits of the feature. The 20-second teaser videos are quirky and filmic, making fun of the inherent difficulties in selecting the most crucial piece of content to watch—’Aaj kya dekhun.’

    The three ad films, “Alien,” “Exorcism,” and “Interrogation,” which are each based on different scenarios, are focused on figuring out the solution to this biggest puzzle and cleverly plugging OTTplay in the process.

    With its personalised recommendation feature and the recently launched OTTplay Premium, which offers access to the content of 12 OTTs with a single subscription, OTTplay solves the problems of “OTTplay se poocho and OTTplay pe dekho” giving a glimpse into the OTT ecosystem in India’s future for content discovery.

    Commenting on the latest AI-based feature, OTTPlay co-founder & CEO Avinash Mudaliar said, “As category creators, OTTplay’s latest AI-powered technology has revolutionised content navigation in India’s OTT ecosystem. We are razor focused on providing audiences with the convenience to discover and consume content from across OTT platforms. Our recommendation engine analyses user activity on the platform and aims to showcase curated content based on user preferences, making the content consumption experience seamless.”

  • With Filmrare, Shemaroo announces first-of-its-kind cinema on Decentraland metaverse

    With Filmrare, Shemaroo announces first-of-its-kind cinema on Decentraland metaverse

    Mumbai: Shemaroo redefines the movie experience with the first of its kind, the Shemaroo Theatre. It will be accessible on one of the world’s most sought-after metaverse platforms—Decentraland, in partnership with Filmrare.

    This collaboration marks new beginnings for the global entertainment industry as well as metaverse users, as it will open the window to a huge collection of Bollywood entertainment content to the world.

    Shemaroo Theatre will present the virtual visitors an all-new exciting screening experience along with a host of other movie experiences such as a plush lobby, box office counter, virtual trailer zones, along with popcorn and drink counters for an immersive storytelling feel.

    The patrons will be treated to a Bollywood movie every Friday, starting 7 October 2022, which initially will be free for the users. This is a vital step by Shemaroo towards its vision of being a vibrant youth brand.

    Fractilians from the Decentraland DAO Governance Facilitation Squad said, “We are beyond thrilled to have Shemaroo Theatre on our platform and to bring some of Bollywood’s greatest films to our existing as well as potential metaverse users. This will surely take the whole movie-watching experience to the next level without limiting the possibilities of what one can do in an actual movie theatre.”

    Adding to it, Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada commented, “Shemaroo has been a pioneer in the entertainment industry by constantly evolving and by being relevant to the consumers through its diverse content offering. As a brand, Shemaroo has always fostered the culture of innovation and technology and with the augment of Shemaroo Theatre on Decentraland metaverse, we will be spearheading a parallel ecosystem for Bollywood movies to be experienced on a big screen, now from the comfort of one’s home.’’

    Further, Filmare founder Ravi Krishnan said, “At Filmrare, we are laser-focused on helping brands enter the metaverse. We are innovative, pay attention to every detail, and are focused on creating quality venues in the metaverse. It’s a great honour to partner with a brand like Shemaroo that has been entertaining audiences for the past 60 years and to showcase some of its blockbuster Bollywood movies through the virtual theatre in metaverse.”

  • One Take Media announces new OTT app Playflix

    One Take Media announces new OTT app Playflix

    Mumbai: The global production & distribution house, One Take Media, is all set to step into the OTT space with its new app, Playflix.

    Playflix is a content-streaming OTT app with a subscription model and is one of the first apps in India to offer international drama content in 11 Indian regional languages.

    Playflix boasts more than 2,000+ premium Korean shows as well as Turkish, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, and Chinese dramas—these are available with English subtitles and in the Hindi language, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

    Playflix assures high quality HD and new content every week.

    One Take founder & CEO Anil Khera said, “Playflix arrives at a perfect time when the Hallyu wave has taken over the Indian subcontinent. These shows have a 40-episode format, have great production quality, award-winning actors, and the production is aesthetically pleasing to a wide audience.”

    Amongst other international dramas, Turkish, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and urban Chinese dramas are getting popular with the young audience, and Playflix is the go-to app for all this content.

    Aside from such handpicked international content, Playflix also has entertainment for children aged two to fourteen. These animation shows and animation movies are award-winning and hand-picked with more than 2500+ episodes available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and Punjabi languages.

    It is also the only app to showcase Hollywood movies in English, Hindi + 9 regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri.

    The introductory subscription offer for the launch is Rs 99 per year. Playflix is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and the Apple Store for iOS users. For those who wish to enjoy a full-screen experience, Playflix is also available on Amazon Fire TV.

  • aha Tamil & Vetri Maaran’s Jallikattu-based ‘Pettaikaali’ to stream from this Diwali

    aha Tamil & Vetri Maaran’s Jallikattu-based ‘Pettaikaali’ to stream from this Diwali

    Mumbai: aha Tamil is all set to offer yet another engrossing series titled Pettaikaali based on the world of Jallikattu.

    Collaborating with the iconic Vetri Maaran, one of the finest storytellers and filmmakers in the Indian film fraternity, the premise of this series will take the audience deep into the never-seen-before world of Jallikattu.

    Besides, the title has created a massive sense of inquisitiveness about who’s that Pettaikaali?

    The web series has been crafted and created with the utmost craftsmanship by the cast and crew and will be an amalgamation of an engaging and gripping tale. While Vetri Maaran is the showrunner of this series. Pettaikaali is directed by his long-time assistant, Raj Kumar. Santhosh Narayanan composes the music, and Velraj handles the cinematography. GV Prakash Kumar launched the motion picture on 28 September 2022.

     

     

    Pettaikaali will be the first-ever web series based on Jallikattu. With promising technicians like Santhosh Narayanan and Velraj involved, the web series will offer an enthralling experience for the audience. The details about the others in the cast and crew will be revealed soon.