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  • Zee Telugu to premere Telugu world television premiere of ‘Spiderman: Far From Home’

    Zee Telugu to premere Telugu world television premiere of ‘Spiderman: Far From Home’

    NEW DELHI: It is rightly said that ‘superheroes don’t wear capes.’ Given the situation we are in today, wearing a mask and staying safe has turned everybody into a superhero. While you are doing your part, Zee Telugu is all set to keep you company as it airs the Telugu World Television Premiere of Spiderman: Far From Home. The channel will telecast the blockbuster movie this Sunday, July 26 at 6.30pm on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD. 

    Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is still reeling after the massive showdown in ‘Avengers: Endgame’, which claimed the life of his mentor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey. Jr). It is only natural that he chooses to take a break from apocalyptic threats that comes in the forms of an overseas school trip, along with his mates. As he is a bona fide Avenger now, he has great responsibilities that he cannot escape from regardless of the scenario. Peril soon catches up to him when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) shows up and gives him his next big mission. But is Peter up to the task? 

    Directed by Jon Watts, the movie showcases how Peter Parker finds himself in a whirlwind of a situation as he uncovers the mystery of the Elementals. 

  • Biographical comedy drama, Vice makes an Indian television premiere on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    Biographical comedy drama, Vice makes an Indian television premiere on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    MUMBAI: Delivering premium content to its viewers with Hollywood blockbusters premieres like The Girl in the Spiders Web and Creed II, Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ will simulcast another Indian television premiere, Vice, an American biographical comedy drama film this Sunday, 26 July  2020 at 1.00 pm and 9.00pm.

    Written and directed by Adam McKay, the well lauded 2018 film which received eight nominations at the 91 Academy Awards, including a Best Picture nomination and a win for Best Make-Up and Hairstyling, features Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Christian Bale, who won Golden Globes Best Actor Award for his performance as the former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in the movie. The plot of Vice revolves around Cheney who ingeniously wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that still resonate today. Later known for his extraordinary contributions, Cheney joined active administration service at the age of 25 as a staff aide to the then Governor of the state. During his service, he survived multiple heart attacks to see the United States of America through several landmark moments.

    Significant at a time when the world is pronouncing a range of opinions on the American Presidency and policies, this movie celebrates one of America’s most powerful and influential politicians. With the Vice television premiere, Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ continue their legacy of keeping its viewers connected to the biggest and best of Hollywood movies.

    Don’t forget to tune-into Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ on 26 July  2020 at 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the television premiere of Vice

  • A splendid drama Of love and betrayal in ‘American Woman’ which airs this friday On &Privéhd

    A splendid drama Of love and betrayal in ‘American Woman’ which airs this friday On &Privéhd

    MUMBAI: The relentless pursuit of a mother’s search over 11 years to find her daughter who is missing under mysterious circumstances has more to it than meets the audience’s eyes. The movie is about a young woman, Debra Callahan played by Golden Globe Award Nominee Sienna Miller who finds herself spiralling down a path paved by mistrusts, betrayal and despair that eventually drives her to edge of paranoia as she seeks the truth. The supporting roles played by Aaron Paul, Christina Hendricks, Will Sasso among others highlight the significant trauma of broken relationships as &PrivéHD brings to you a grim drama that slowly unfolds a harsh reality in ‘American Woman’ airing this Friday, 24 July, 2020 at 10:30 PM.

    When all is lost, hope is your only weapon as ‘American Woman’ airs this Friday, 24 July, 2020 at 10:30 PM.

    To feel the other side of nuanced cinema follow us on AndPrivéHD, @AndPrive and @andprive

  • Be Ready For Something Paw-Some As ‘Underdog’ Airs This Friday On &Flix

    Be Ready For Something Paw-Some As ‘Underdog’ Airs This Friday On &Flix

    MUMBAI: A man’s best friend is known to be the ideal cushion of comfort in life. You might have seen them sit, roll over and fetch but now in a sudden twist, the tables have turned and it’s not us barking orders anymore. In this absolute fun action comedy, a bizarre experiment that goes horribly wrong turns an adorable beagle into a superhero with extraordinary powers of strength, speed and enhanced hearing. Donning a bright red cape and tighties, he is on a crusade to bring to justice the Evil scientist who has an ulterior motive to reign chaos on the people he loves. Featuring Peter Dinklage as the evil mastermind scientist and Jason lee, the voice of shoeshine the super dog, &flix brings to you another delightful doggo feature, ‘Underdog’. With a brilliant cast (Patrick Warburton and Amy Adams and Brad Garnett), this movie makes for a great family watch this weekend as part of its ongoing property ‘Flix Defenders’ on Friday 24 July 2020 at 9 pm.

    Every Dog has its day as canines take to the skies as superheroes in ‘Underdog’ airing as part of ‘Flix Defenders’ on Friday 24 July 2020 at 9PM.

  • BookMyShow and GoNuts Partner to Elevate Celebrity Engagement Experience

    BookMyShow and GoNuts Partner to Elevate Celebrity Engagement Experience

    GoNuts, a Mumbai based start-up that connects fans to their favourite celebrities via authentic & personalized video messages and experiences and BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination, today announced their partnership to bring personalised celebrity video greetings for users across the country.

    Under this partnership, key artists on GoNuts will be featured on BookMyShow, allowing users to engage with celebrities through both platforms. Users can request for varied messages ranging from birthday & anniversary wishes, festive greetings for the whole family to corporate videos for employee motivation and much more. This offering, in partnership with GoNuts, is an addition to BookMyShow’s wide range of unparalleled entertainment offerings, taking customer experience a notch higher.

    GoNuts has a portfolio of over 500 celebrities across categories like films, television, sports and music, amongst others, available on its platform. This gives users a diverse range of celebrities to choose from to convey personalized messages to their loved ones. The platform has leading celebrities including Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, Talat Aziz, Shibani Kashyap, Daboo Ratnani, Sivamani, Ankit Bathla, Shivin Narang, Jonty Rhodes, Lance Klusener, Ranveer Brar and Vicky Ratnani. Over 100 artists from this compelling catalogue will be available on BookMyShow.

    Commenting on the association, Joji George, Co-Founder, GoNuts, said, “We are extremely delighted to partner with BookMyShow. Fandom is on the rise and social media has caused an explosive growth in online fan following of celebrities. However, this is limited to a one-way conversation with celebrities. GoNuts, the leaders personalised video messaging, brings fans and celebrities together to create magical once-in-a-lifetime experiences. This partnership further reinforces GoNuts’ commitment to being at the forefront of giving authentic and personalized experiences to customers and brands.”

    Albert Almeida, COO – Live Entertainment, BookMyShow, said, “We are glad to partner with GoNuts to bring an exciting form of engagement for millions of our loyal customers. This initiative is a step forward in expanding our repertoire of offerings, bringing users closer to their favourite artists through personalised video shout outs and much more, making their special moments memorable.”

  • KFC India celebrates the Love for Fried Chicken

    KFC India celebrates the Love for Fried Chicken

    NEW DELHI: You know it’s a good week when it doesn’t start with ‘Monday’, but with Fried Chicken Day! And that just sets the tone right for the rest of the week. KFC India celebrated your love for fried chicken all week, with a lot of zing and of course, your favourite chicken. After all – there is no love like #FriedChickenLove. 

    It all started with a contest on KFC’s Insta page asking fans to express their love for their favourite fried chicken through quotes, songs, emojis, stickers and more. Fans could share stories or posts professing their love and the best entries were rewarded with vouchers – getting them closer to that bucket full of pure fried chicken love! The contest garnered participation by more than 700 KFC fans; with some truly interesting love notes across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

    The celebrations also brought some ‘crispy’ respite for those long video calls. Adding the much needed colour and quirk to these calls, KFC presented the fried chicken wallpapers. Now you can attend those work or catch-up calls with an unabashed display of chicken love. Choose from dreaming about chicken to its raining chicken – there’s one for every mood. Download the zany KFC Chicken Wallpapers from kfcwallpapers.com, click on the wallpaper of your choice, install them as backgrounds on your video calling App and you are good to go!

  • The Bad Boys are coming for you in the simulcast premiere of the badass blockbuster of 2020 – Bad Boys For Life on &flix and &Pictures

    The Bad Boys are coming for you in the simulcast premiere of the badass blockbuster of 2020 – Bad Boys For Life on &flix and &Pictures

    MUMBAI: ‘Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?’ Tough, unbeatable and truly BADASS – the Bad Boys are back! And this time it’s BIGGER and BADDER than ever before! Presented by VIVO for the first time on Indian television, &flix, the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits, brings the#FirstDayFirstShowAtHome of the ultimate action-franchise and blockbuster entertainer –‘#BadBoysForLife.’  Joining forces ‘one last time’ are the dynamic duo #WillSmith and #MartinLawrence in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster of 2020 that is set to premiere on Sunday, 26 July at 1 pm and 9 pm on &flix in English and the Hindi simulcast at 1 pm on &Pictures. Buckle-up for a thrill ride this Sunday and#LeapForth into a world of fast cars, intense chases and one exhilarating climax with a bro-code to being ‘badass’ for life!

    After a record-breaking premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level on &flix and a simulcast in Hindi on Zee Cinema that garnered a whopping 34 million reach, the channel returns with yet another premiere that is sure to take viewers on an ultimate high! With a dash of comedy, a pinch of bromance and truckloads of high-voltage action – here’s a film that’s definitely a third-time charm, one that truly ‘penetrates your soul’ with all its heart! Directed by the Belgian filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film features the two-time Academy Award-nominee Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back in business after 17 years along with Primetime Emmy Award Winner Joe Pantoliano as Captain Howard and the High School Musical fame Vanessa Hudgens among others.

    In its latest instalment an enthusiastic Mike and his rather reluctant partner-in-crime Marcus team up with a single motto that forms the crux of their unwavering bond – ‘Ride together, die together.’ However, with age catching up and the two hitting midlife crisis, things are not all hunky and dory for the duo. It’s old-school meets new-cool this time as the badass cops join hands with AMMO – an elite team of young cops trained to take down the most ruthless criminals. In a deadly turn of events, the team sets off on an epic hunt for the most vicious Mexican drug cartel that raises all fire and hell upon their lives.

    With pulsating action and adrenaline boosting explosions, it’s not just a film but a 25-year legacy that inspires you to be a badass for life!

    Witness the badass bromance, edge-of-seat action and witty one-liners in the First Day First Show at Home of ‘Bad Boys For Life’ this Sunday, 26 July , 1PM and 9PM on &flix SD and HD and 1PM on &Pictures

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  • Movies Now curates an exclusive line-up of James Bond movies with Bond Voyage

    Movies Now curates an exclusive line-up of James Bond movies with Bond Voyage

    MUMBAI: The suave super-spy that exudes uber-chic and oomph, James Bond better known as 007,  is a cult that completely redefined the “Spy Thriller” genre. Offering the best of action, adventure, fast cars, gadgets, perfectly mixed martinis and one-liners, James Bond, a cultural phenomenon, continues to entertain fans the world over. Celebrating the most iconic Hollywood movie franchise, Movies NOW, Home to Superheroes, is all set to treat its viewers with the ultimate Bond marathon with its property Bond Voyage, showcasing the best James Bond titles, a franchise exclusive to Times Network English Movie Channels (Movies Now, MNX and MN+) in India.

    Themed ‘Travel the World with James Bond’, the Bond  aficionados are set for a curated line-up of action-packed entertainment with Bond Voyage, starting from 20 July 2020, Monday to Thursday, every night at 9:00 pm only on Movies NOW. The property will feature mega-hits like Skyfall, Spectre, Die Another Day and Moonraker, Quantum Of Solace, Casino Royale, Die Another Day, The World Is Not Enough, Tomorrow Never Dies, amongst others.

    Times Network News and English Entertainment Cluster Strategy and business head president Vivek Srivastava, President said, “James Bond movies are deeply embedded in our pop culture and the Bond franchise with its timeless appeal has presented the most iconic movie character of all time. Offering an ultimate opportunity to watch all Bond movies exclusively on TV screens, I am confident that Movies NOW Bond Voyage will offer one of a kind experience for all the Bond movie aficionados.”

    Treat the Bond-buff in you all month long with Movies NOW! Watch Bond Voyage from Monday to Thursday at 9:00 pm

  • Marking 10 years of Nivin Pauly, ZEE Keralam to telecast ‘Muthoon’, Sunday at 7 PM

    Marking 10 years of Nivin Pauly, ZEE Keralam to telecast ‘Muthoon’, Sunday at 7 PM

    NEW DELHI: Muthoon, the Elder One; the much-talked about movie in Malayalam premiered at the Toronto International film festival and is finally getting its much awaited World Television Premiere on ZEE Keralam this  July 26,7 PM.

     The movie is directed by national award-winning director and actress, Geethu Mohandas in which young star Nivin Pauly plays the male lead. The world television premiere of the show comes when Nivin enjoys his glorious 10 years in the Malayalam industry. The actor, through his social media handle, has personally requested his fans and TV viewers to not miss the TV premiere of his movie in ZEE Keralam.

    Muthoon has been widely acclaimed in theatres and among critics for its brilliant portrayal of a unique narrative. Nivin has also been praised for his role as Akbar, who has to quit his island life as a fisherman due to a tragic incident and is forced to become a Bhai in the underbellies of Mumbai. A younger brother of Akbar, Mulla comes in search of his brother to Mumbai from the remote islands of Lakshadweep. Whether Akbar finds out who Mulla actually is forms the crux of the story. 

    Muthoon also saw the ace Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap debuting as a co-writer in Malayalam. Most of the Mumbai dialects are penned by Kashyap who is also a producer in the movie. The movie has dialogues in Malayalam, Hindi and also in the local Lakshadweep dialect, Jesari. A wide ensemble cast includes Roshan Mathew, Shashank Arora, Shobhita Dhuipala, Melissa Raju Thomas and many others.

    ZEE Keralam has said that the film Muthoon is a much-awaited movie to come in the television after it had a marvellous run in the theatres. It also is a major Malayalam movie making a grand television premiere after the lockdown. 

    The movie comes on ZEE Keralam at a time when the actor Nivin Pauly is celebrating a decade in the industry. ZEE Keralam sees the telecast as both a dedication to the actor and a treat for the Malayalam audience who love and appreciate cinema with strong and in-depth content. Muthoon airs on ZEE Keralam this Sunday at 7 PM. 

  • Nin and Aftab Shivdasani announce production company, Mount Zen Media

    Nin and Aftab Shivdasani announce production company, Mount Zen Media

    MUMBAI: Aftab Shivdasani and wife Nin Dusanj Shivdasani have launched their production company Mount Zen Media on 20 July 2020. The husband and wife team have partnered on this together to create content ranging from films, online shows and documentaries.

    Aftab Shivdasani said, “We are very excited to announce our company today as we have been wanting to get into production for a long time. Having produced before I am familiar with the business of cinema. These are exciting times to develop content that is cutting edge, contemporary and appealing. Being in the industry for over 20 years has given me a great deal of experience in front of the camera and valuable insight in filmmaking.”

    Nin Dusanj Shivdasani shares, “Coming from a creative background from art, design, advertising and branding it’s interesting to be involved in a new medium of production, where all areas of my experience will be in use. I am excited for this new endeavour as there are so many fascinating stories to be told on this creative journey. Always intrigued by the art of storytelling, I look forward to working with a multitude of talent across various projects.”

    Mount Zen Media was formed under the ideology of Zen, which tries to free the mind from the slavery of fixed notions and ideas and instead focuses on the intuitive process of creativity. Filmmaking has always been a highly creative and imaginative process which Mount Zen Media hope to project through all their work. It aims to produce good quality content that deserves to be told and is high on entertainment.