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  • Turn your fantasies into reality with the Flix first premiere of Fantasy Island on &flix

    Turn your fantasies into reality with the Flix first premiere of Fantasy Island on &flix

    MUMBAI: Who wouldn’t crave a trip to an exotic island? Lush green palm trees, serene sea-side sunsets and a lavish tropical resort – sounds like a dream! But beware, as every fantasy comes with a price! This Sunday, 30 August 2020, &flix, the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits, takes viewers on a trip to Fantasy Island with the Flix First Premiere of the 2020 suspense thriller at 1 pm , 7 pm and 9 pm. After back-to-back #FirstDayFirstShowAtHome of blockbusters like Jumanji: The Next Level and Bad Boys For Life, &flix invites viewers to #LeapForth into a world where your biggest fantasies turn into your worst nightmares!

    Directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow known for his work on Kick Ass 2 and Never Back Down, the edge-of-seat thriller features an ensemble cast featuring the Mexican-American actor Michael Pena (Ant-Man) Austin Stowell (Spielberg's Bridge of Spies), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) and Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) among others. The horror-thriller movie will also premiere the same day at 3 pm and 11 pm as part of Club Privé on &PrivéHD and 2 pm on Zee Cafe.

    The plot revolves around a group of seemingly unrelated individuals with diverse backgrounds who embark on a trip to an exotic island. One with a mysterious vibe, the island promises these hopefuls a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grant their one of their deepest fantasies under the watch of the enigmatic owner Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena). The only catch is that once you begin, there is no looking back! By now, there are signs that there is more to this blissful island than what meets the eye. As fate would have it, these fantasies don’t really play out as expected and come with a price that threatens their lives. It is the island is in control now and the guests – Gwen (Maggie Q), Melanie (Lucy Hale), Sonja (Portia Doubleday), Bradley (Ryan Hansen), Brax (Jimmy O. Yang) and Patrick (Austin Stowell) – now find themselves on a life-defying run to save their lives!

    Filled with jump-scares and screams, here’s a thriller that surely reminds one to be careful what you wish for!

  • Focussing on the Long Term, Gozoop Announces Appraisals for its team

    Focussing on the Long Term, Gozoop Announces Appraisals for its team

    Gozoop – India’s leading independent digital-first communication company has announced appraisals for its employees.

    In these unprecedented times, while most companies are cutting costs and laying off staff, Gozoop has prioritised its team’s best interests. It has decided to reward its top performers for their consistent contributions before and during the pandemic 

    The company had also promised no COVID related job losses as early as April despite the business being hit as companies aggressively cut down on marketing budgets. Since then the company has aggressively won new businesses such as Gulf Oil, Bisleri, British Council and Zee. As a result, the independent agency has continued to attract best marketing talent from the industry, resulting in a significant increase in its headcount. 

    Gozoop’s culture and people-centric decisions have time and again made a positive impact not only on the media industry but across sectors. Gozoop was also one of the first companies in India to announce menstrual leave as well as mental wellness leaves. 

    The company has also been recognised by Great Places To Work Insitute for five years now. In 2020, the company was named as Best Workplace in the Media Industry as well.

    Speaking on the announcement, Rohan Bhansali, Co-Founder & Director, Gozoop said “The Gozoop way has always been to do the best we sustainably can for our people. I am grateful for as well as proud of the team’s valiant effort through the pandemic. We are also confident that we will emerge through this stronger. Our decision on appraising our team stems from this same sense of gratefulness as well confidence.”

    Bansi Raja, Chief Happiness Officer, Gozoop said “I am so proud of Gozoop. Pandemic or not, great talent should be celebrated and acknowledged. Nothing makes me happier as head of HR than my team as well as my company prospering. We are Building to Last.”
     

  • CONTENT INDIA SHOW 2020 ‘WE GO DIGITAL’ EDITION

    CONTENT INDIA SHOW 2020 ‘WE GO DIGITAL’ EDITION

    With the demand for both traditional and digital content surging and audience consumption growing voraciously across all broadcasting platforms, NürnbergMesse India is pleased to announce the launch of CONTENT INDIA SHOW. The event has been created with the aim of connecting the CONTENT creators with the leading broadcasters, enabling them to promote and distribute their catalogue and ideas in one of the largest, and most lucrative, entertainment markets of the world.

    The event will be held digitally this year from 29th-31st October, under the parent umbrella of A.B.I.S.- ASIA’s BROADCASTING & INFOTAINMENT SHOW with two other co-located events BROADCAST INDIA SHOW ( India’s leading event for Broadcast, FILM, TV, Radio Technology)  and SCAT INDIA TRADESHOW ( Leading Exhibition for Cable TV, Broadband, IPTV & Satellite Industry ), providing three days of seamless networking experience and will then transition into a yearlong active online networking platform. 

    The decision to move ahead with the launch of Content India Show in a digital format will ensure that the entertainment community finds greater opportunities to discuss ideas and exchange inputs and the buyers discover new and exciting content.

    Speaking on the occasion, Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India said, “Content India Show will be presented digitally in its first edition. It’s a very well-timed show for buying and selling of content, contributing enormously in forming new connections and generating new business. Furthermore, by presenting all the three leading shows on a single platform covering the domains of broadcast, cable, satellite, content, broadband, media and infotainment, we expect that this combination will benefit the Industry at large”. 

    She further added, “Technological disruptions and these unprecedented circumstances, have also ushered an era of change for the CONTENT Industry. How they meander through present times and fully utilise the opportunities on offer will define the future of this growing sector.
    It is now up to the broadcasting and infotainment industry to cater and adapt to the changing times, plus capitalise on some of the emerging value drivers in this space.”

    The sentiment is also echoed by Aparna Acharekar, Programming Head at ZEE5, who said, “Content India Show is a great initiative by NürnbergMesse India. OTT content is being consumed like never before and there is a continuous need for newer stories and formats to keep viewers entertained. This show will enable a global exchange of programming to the benefit of all”.

    Arun Thapar, President- Content & Communication, AETN 18 said, “Its about time the world’s largest producer of audio-visual content got its own dedicated content marketplace. Best wishes to Team Content India.”

    Saugata Mukherjee, Head – Original Content, SonyLiv at Sony Pictures Networks India said, I wish the event the very best for its first edition and Congratulations for organising the event digitally in these trying times. There’s no better time for content to travel globally and new associations to be formed. Hope the event is a great success and brings in many synergies.”

    CONTENT INDIA SHOW 2020 – ‘WE GO DIGITAL’ EDITION (www.abis-digital.com launching on 29th of October 2020), will feature a good mix of technical sessions, technology showcase and networking. The platform itself will offer numerous features including meeting scheduler, product spotlight, attendee profiling and others, thus enabling seamless connectivity. 
    Furthermore the platform will continue to be live for an entire year for post event networking and visibility. 

    It will appear as a physical event from 21-23 October 2021, at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India. So, lets e-meet before we meet in person ! Keep the business on. 

    Contact for Exhibting:

    Anushree Ramchandani
    Project Head
    E : cis@nm-india.com
    M : +91 9811065185

    Contact for in-house supporting journals :

    *Broadcasting & Film Magazine 
    *Satellite and Cable TV Magazine 

    Manoj Madhavan
    Editor
    M: +91 9108232956
    E: manoj.madhavan@nm-india.com

    Contact for Press & PR:

    Rucheeka Chhugani
    Director – Corporate Communications 
    E : rucheeka.chhugani@nm-india.com

  • Zee Telugu presents world television premiere of Donga on 30 August

    Zee Telugu presents world television premiere of Donga on 30 August

    MUMBAI: Zee Telugu is all set to deliver a suspenseful experience with the world television premiere of Donga. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, this blockbuster family entertainer revolves around the journey of a family that finds itself in an unusual situation because of an identity theft. This thriller has a delightful mix of comedy, drama, emotions and chaos in the spectacular star cast featuring Jyothika, Karthi, Satyaraj, Sowkar Janaki and Amala Paul among others. Get ready to witness the exciting affair Sunday 30  August at 5 PM only on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD.

    It’s been 15 years, Parvathy (Jyothika) hopes her run-away younger brother Saravanan would return home. Her family (Satyaraj, Seetha, Sowkar Janaki) too hope this miracle comes true someday. But fate has other plans. Vicky (Karthi), a trickster and tourist guide in Goa, is brought back home, claimed to be the long-lost son. The others soon begin accepting him without knowing his real identity. Saravanan’s lover Sanjana (Nikhila Vimal) gets excited about his return, but someone hatches a plan to assassinate Vicky.

    Who tries to finish Vicky off? What if the real Saravanan comes home? The film poses a lot of questions and the mystery unfolds one by one through engaging sequences.

    Witness this enigma being unfolded in the World Television Premiere of Donga on 30  August at 5 PM only on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD!

    As we welcome the new normal and further our entertainment proposition, we urge the audience to stay safe and continue enjoying their favorite shows at the comfort of their homes.

    To enjoy the show, subscribe to Zee Telugu, available in the Zee Prime Pack at Rs 20 per month

  • Move away Bollywood, regional cinema is now raking in the moolah

    Move away Bollywood, regional cinema is now raking in the moolah

    MUMBAI: For years, regional cinema has been given secondary treatment as compared to the show and pomp of the burgeoning world of Hindi cinema , be it in the sheer number of movies produced every year or just the level of exposure. But there seems to have been a tectonic shift in the paradigm – given the number of regional films hitting the market over the last few years and creating box office waves. Sairat and Bahubali were movies that paved the way and proved the mighty power of the local language.

    Yoodlee Films, one of the youngest production houses in the country, had sensed this shift a while ago and decided to leverage on this continuing trend from the very onset. Having produced some 15 movies in only two and a half years, the move to assign importance to local language movies was inevitable. According to Siddharth Anand Kumar, Vice President – Films & Events at Saregama India Ltd, for the production house,  regional cinema is going to be a focus area. “We are strongly looking at regional cinema as we are convinced that making cinema in local languages will help us reach a wider and different cross-section of the audience. While some of our regional language movies – namely Tamil and Marathi are already in the works, we are looking at many other local languages to tell stories in.

    Yoodlee Films’ released two films previously in the South market :  the critically acclaimed Tamil film KD and the Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Abhiyuum Anuvum. Three more, namely Habbadi and Zombivali in Marathi and Super Senior Heroes in Tamil are in the making. Zombivali has already garnered much interest when it releases its first look a few weeks back,  given that it will be the first Marathi horror comedy featuring zombies. The movie is directed by  Aditya Sarpotdar, and has a power-packed cast of Amey Wagh, Lalit Prabhakar, and Vaidehi Parshurami.

    Siddharth adds that regional cinema has might have stories rooted in a particular milieu but they are powerful narratives which cut across language divide. “Regional cinema is also seeing big names investing in it and there is  sense of innate pride in putting forth a project of one’s language and culture in the mainstream. Viewers are no longer seen through a sieve of language anymore. All they want is an unique story – one which works at a human level and that they can relate to” he added.

    The shooting for Zombivali is currently continuing in Latur, Maharashtra and Super Senior Heroes and Habaddi is in various stages of post production.

  • Celebrate Ganesh Puja with Immunity filled Ratna Modaks

    Celebrate Ganesh Puja with Immunity filled Ratna Modaks

    Giving twist to age-old knowledge of Ayurveda in this Ganesh Puja, World’s largest ayurveda products maker, Dabur India Ltd announces to celebrate Ganesh Puja with specially made Ganapati Ratan Modak. The Ganapati Ratna Modak is a combination of Dabur Ratanprash and sweets to give taste with immunity this Puja. 

    Commenting on the initiative Dr. Durga Prasad, Head Marketing -Ethicals, Dabur India Ltd, said:  "Due to covid 19 pandemic many Puja associations are not going to set up Ganesh Idol, instead these pandals will be celebrating Puja by organizing Plasma and Blood Donation Camps. Keeping this in mind, to support these pandals and to boost immunity among the donors and visitors during this pandemic, we have created these special Modaks made with Dabur Ratanprash, which is known for boosting the immunity”.

    Dabur has tied up with 2 Puja Pandals of Mumbai for this – Lalbaug and Girgaon Cha Raja. These Modaks will be distributed among donars who will be taking part in Plasma Donation and Blood Donation Camps at Lalbaug. On the other hand, the Pandal Visitors will have an opportunity to taste the unique Immunity Modaks Girgaon Cha Raja Puja Pandal. In total 11000 laddus/modaks will be made, and will be distributed among these 2 puja pandals.

    “Two things are very famous during the Ganesh Puja, one is the Lord himself and the second is the Modak. With Ganpati Ratan Modak, the idea is to share the benefits of Ratanprash with taste in modak format, For this, 11000 modaks will be made and distributed in Ganesh Pandals.” Dr. Prasad Added.

  • upGrad’s #DontBeAChaatu campaign wins hearts of Twitteratis & YouTubers

    upGrad’s #DontBeAChaatu campaign wins hearts of Twitteratis & YouTubers

    upGrad, India’s largest online higher education company, this weekend, launched a social media campaign #DontBeAChaatu, to get the youth talking about upskilling and getting a specialised degree and to not use 'licking' to climb up the ladder of professional success. The activity also included a YouTube release, ‘How to Impress Your Boss’ in association with the YouTuber, ‘Be YouNick’, which highlighted a stark difference between types of professionals in a cheeky way. The sequence of activities triggered pop – culture influencers across platforms, who then contributed to the buzz and shared their personal experiences. Abhi & Niyu, Barkha Singh, Ankush Bahuguna, Saloni Gaur, and Ayush Mehra amongst others joined the bandwagon to promote the idea of upskilling. Twitter heavy weights like Gabbbar, Sagarcasm, Trendulkar, and Bollywood Gandu also shared their views on corporate world culture to support the drive.

    Netizens, in no time, picked up the conversation and caused a massive user-generated content that included real-life stories and quirky/funny communications from all over. The campaign was trending at number #2 on YouTube and #1 on Twitter on Saturday & Sunday respectively.

    Speaking on the campaign, Arjun Mohan, CEO – India, upGrad said: “With our recently launched campaign ‘Sirf naam ki nahin, kaam ki degree’ we wanted to trigger individuals to take specialisation seriously, and understand the criticality of times we are living in. The campaign reiterates upGrad’s core belief of outcome-based learning through tongue-in-cheek messaging. The core idea is to not only break the stereotypical notions about corporate growth but also to reignite learners' hidden ambition and push them towards the journey of Lifelong Learning.”

    #DontBeAChaatu campaign is an amplification of upGrad’s ‘Sirf naam ki nahin, kaam ki degree’ brand campaign which highlights how professionals use petty tricks like ‘licking’ to climb up the growth ladder and is currently live across 50+ TV channels. The Ad has already left the audience in splits, and have garnered more than 1.5 million views across social media platforms within a week of its launch.

  • Sony MAX brings the World Television Premiere of Dwaraka – here’s why you should not miss it

    Sony MAX brings the World Television Premiere of Dwaraka – here’s why you should not miss it

    Dwaraka is a fascinating story of how love turns the life of Erra Seenu (Vijay Devarakonda) upside down – but only for good. Also, starring Prakash Raj and Murali Sharma who are extremely popular for their roles in Hindi movies, the film is a total entertainer and here are a few reasons all Bollywood fans should not miss the World Television Premiere of Dwaraka on Sony MAX on Sunday, 29 August at 8 PM.

    The Handsome – Vijay Devarakonda

    There is no denying that this dashing actor enjoys a cult following across India. The dashing actor, known for his prominent on-screen presence and handsome looks is one of the most loved actors in India today. Dwaraka is considered as one of Vijay's best performances. Do we need to give you any further reasons to watch the movie?

    Believe in the power of love

    Dwaraka revolves around Erra Seenu, a thief who is mistaken as a Swami. However, the script takes a drastic turn when Vasudha (Pooja Jhaveri) steals his heart. The film further takes the audience to a delightful journey where Erra decides to start afresh for the love of his life.

    The Starcast

    Besides Vijay, the film boasts a fascinating line-up of some of the finest actors who have delivered amazing performances in the movie. Vijay's opposite number and the lead actress Pooja will leave no stone unturned to make you fall in love with her performance, meanwhile pivotal roles essayed by Prakash Raj and Murali Sharma too are bound to keep you on the edge. The movie also features comedian Raghu Babu who will consistently deliver those comic punches throughout the movie.

    Catch the World Television Premiere of Dwaraka on Sony MAX on Sunday, 29th August at 8 PM.

  • Panorama Studios expands its footprint by setting up an office in Ahmedabad

    Panorama Studios expands its footprint by setting up an office in Ahmedabad

    MUMBAI: Fresh from the success of Khuda Haafiz, Panorama Studios has expanded its footprint in the country by opening an office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The huge milestone comes for the leading production and  distribution house after having produced over 50 films in Hindi and other regional languages and distributed over 500 films in multiple languages across India and overseas.

     The new office is an addition to the existing three offices (in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore) that Panorama Studios operates from, within India. It has been established in Ahmedabad for the production, marketing & distribution of Gujarati films as an addition to their existing slate of releases.

    Panorama Studios, in association with VCS Industries Limited, will jointly run operations in order to provide the said services to the producers & exhibitors of Gujarat with the expertise available locally. The entity will offer a wide range of services including production, distribution, marketing, social media marketing, online and offline PR, publicity design & audiovisual campaign, P&A support, co-production support, in-film branding, co-branding for ready films, etc.

    Panorama Studios director Abhishek Pathak says, “We at Panorama Studios are very positive and excited about having planted a new arm of business in Ahmedabad. It is one of the most vibrant cities in India and we hope to cater generously to its populace. This new office will be an extension of our voice in cinema for the Northwest region.”

    Panorama Studios managing partner Murlidhar Chhatwani says, “We are glad to be able to set a base in a city that is culturally rich and is so perceptive to cinema. Gujarati cinema has evolved to a great extent and tapping into the talent and craft that comes from there will fortify our repertoire.”

    VCS Industries co-founder and directors Rahul Dhyani and Anish Patel said, “Just one great partnership with the right production & distributor company like Panorama Studios will have an incredible impact on our business horizons with the film market leading “VCS” Company in Gujarat. Insiders of the Gujarati film industry have had to travel to and from Mumbai for solutions such as marketing, movie release, overseas distribution, etc. Gollywood producers will have easy access to these solutions with our new office in Ahmedabad."

  • It’s passion vs. profession in the Privé premiere of ‘The New King of Comedy’ on &PrivéHD

    It’s passion vs. profession in the Privé premiere of ‘The New King of Comedy’ on &PrivéHD

    MUMBAI: Sometimes all you need is that one big break. However, it can be a real struggle to get there. Meet Dreamy, a young girl with sky-high aspirations, waiting for her moment to make it big in the world of acting. This Saturday, 29 August  at 1 pm and 9 pm, come witness a refreshing tale from the world of contemporary Chinese cinema with the Privé Premiere of ‘The New King Of Comedy’ on &PrivéHD. A movie high on energy, action and giggles, here’s a dramedy that truly amps up the fun quotient for the weekend. Directed by the renowned Stephen Chow, the movie is one of his finest works and a sequel to the 1999 hit ‘King of Comedy’. With a month-long bonanza of back-to-back Privé Premieres, the premium destination of nuanced cinema promises yet another exciting weekend for its viewers this Saturday!

    Set against the backdrop of Mainland China, the film tells the story of a young and enthusiastic lady, Dreamy (E Jingwen), fired up with the desire to make it big in the world of acting. However, it’s not an easy way into the world of Chinese cinema. Stuck with a few odd day-roles as movie extras, Dreamy has spent over a decade pursuing her passion and struggling for her big break. However, at times, passions don’t necessarily pay the bills and pressure soon amounts as Dreamy’s parents persuade her to quit and find a stable job. The only one who’s got her back is her boyfriend Charlie who encourages her to give one last shot at auditioning for a major lead role in an upcoming film. As fate would have it, here is Dreamy’s ticket to the Hall of Fame as she bags the lead role of this big-ticket project.

    Stuck in the conundrum of passion vs. profession, what path would dreamy eventually tread?

    Tune-in to &PrivéHD this Saturday, 29 August  at 1 pm and 9 pm and commit to pursuing your passions as you witness the Privé Premiere of ‘The New King of Comedy’