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  • Witness the greatest show of all time – Penny Dreadful on Zee Café

    Witness the greatest show of all time – Penny Dreadful on Zee Café

    MUMBAI: In ‘Penny Dreadful’ a frightening psychological thriller, some of literature’s most famously terrifying characters – including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and iconic figures from the novel Dracula, all brilliantly reimagined in a whole new light – have become embroiled in Victorian London. The Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated series was created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator) and executive produced by Logan's Desert Wolf Productions, along with Oscar winner Sam Mendes (1917, American Beauty) and Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road, Call The Midwife), both of Neal Street. Starting, March 4, 2020, the series is set to air weeknights at 10 pm on Zee Café as part of the channel’s ongoing property ‘Greatest Of All Time’.

    The series is a psychological thriller filled with dark mystery and suspense, where personal demons from the past are stronger than vampires, evil spirits and immortal beasts.

  • &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The White Crow’ on 22 Feb

    &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The White Crow’ on 22 Feb

    MUMBAI: In 1961 Soviet Union, where artists were kept behind iron curtains, it took one man to break through the shackles and seek freedom. Rudolf Nureyev is not just any other name but a sensation from the 20th century who dared to be different. A nonconformist for his time and a ‘white crow’ for the Russians, here’s the story of the greatest male ballet dancer who stood undeterred in his quest to pursue greatness. &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, brings alive his inspiring journey with the Privé Premiere of the biographical drama ‘The White Crow’. Available with the Zee Prime English HD Pack, the channel is set to premiere the inspiring biopic on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1 PM and 9 PM.

    Directed by the Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes who also stars in the same film, the movie features debutant actor and ballet dancer Oleg Ivenko in a phenomenal performance portraying Rudolf Nureyev along with Louis Hofmann and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Soviet Union where tensions around the Cold War were rife, the film chronicles the incredible story of the talented artist in his journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to him blossoming as the legendary artist whose one decision changes his life forever.

    The film opens with a young man of just 22, as he is seen on an airplane flying from St Petersburg to Paris. Rudolf Nureyev, who is not yet the imperious figure of legend, is a member of the world-renowned Kirov Ballet Company, travelling for the first time outside the Soviet Union. Parisian life delights Nureyev and the young dancer is eager to consume all the culture, art and music the dazzling city has to offer. However, his defection to the West to pursue his passion is met with grave suspicion, ultimately leading him to be tried for treason.

    With a nail-biting stand-off at the Paris-Le Bourget, witness Rudolf Nureyev stand firm to his beliefs in the exhilarating biopic ‘The White Crow’.

  • Award winning series Homeland’s Eighth and Final Season Premieres in India on Star World

    Award winning series Homeland’s Eighth and Final Season Premieres in India on Star World

    MUMBAI: India’s leading English entertainment channel, Star World, is synonymous with the best television content from around the world. While the channel continues its stride on bringing some of the most critically acclaimed, star-studded, and audience favourite TV shows, this February, the channel announces the premiere of the eighth and the final season of one of the most anticipated TV show – Homeland. For almost a decade this twisting spy thriller has followed the life of Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder, who’s on a lookout for an American prisoner. Homeland Season 8 will premiere in India on Star World starting 16th February every Friday at 10 PM.

    Created and written by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, Homeland is based on the Israeli series of the name Prisoners of War. The series stars Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin, among others. The season seven left off when Carrie had sacrificed herself in the hopes of saving a witness who would “safeguard democracy from Russian interference.” After spending months in Russian captivity, season eighth will put Carrie back in Afghanistan and what awaits is the unfolding of how Carrie who is still struggling to recover from the brutality she faced, helps Saul to negotiate peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan. 

    The show has received widespread critical acclaim from across the world. It has won several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama for its first two seasons, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for its first season. Claire Danes has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice (from five nominations) and Damian Lewis has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series once (from two nominations). Supporting cast members Mandy Patinkin, Morena Baccarin, Rupert Friend and F. Murray Abraham have also received many nods for their performance. And that’s not it, the Bollywood actress known for her breakthrough role in The Lunchbox, Nimrat Kaur who first appeared in the season four of the show, returns to the final season with a pivotal villainous role.

    Immerse yourself in this epic saga of war, fear, vengeance, as the spy thriller drama draws to a conclusion on Star World starting 16th February every Friday at 10 PM!

  • This Valentine’s Day, Cozy Up with Star World and catch up with these Perfect Romantic Movies

    This Valentine’s Day, Cozy Up with Star World and catch up with these Perfect Romantic Movies

    MUMBAI: This Valentine’s Day, Star World, invites you to celebrate love with a treasure trove of special content! Home to some of the best TV shows from around the world, Star World brings a marathon of romantic blockbusters to your home. So fix your favorite spot in front of your TV with your better half as Star World hand-picks some of the most passionate and lovable movies to immerse in – from romantic comedies to soulful tales of love, old-fashioned love stories, and fantasy tales.

    Starting off at 11 AM on the Valentine’s Day, Star World brings the celebrated folk fantasy tale, Cinderella from 2015. This live-action reboot of one of Disney’s most enduring animations airs just an hour before the clock strikes 12PM! Cinderella has a solid star cast with Richard Madden, known for playing Robb Star from Game of Thrones, alongside the SAG award winner for Downtown Abbey, Lilly James!

    Next up comes Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney starrer One Fine Day, an enjoyable romantic comedy of a single day’s adventure where the two characters meet by chance, argue a lot, and eventually fall in love! Sounds like your story? Get watching this romantic hit and while at it, there’s a good chance you might just fall in love with one of the awesome tracks – For The First Time, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song! One Fine Day will air on Star World at 1 PM!

    For all those who love some romance and plenty of laughs, Star World brings the super hit and sensational 1998 movie There's Something About Mary, starring the award-winning Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller! Get couple goals watching this delightful movie which received immense acclaim for its humor and Diaz’s titular performance and brought in multiple awards and Golden Globe nominations! This movie will air on Star World at 3 PM!

    Following suit is the popular and feel-good romantic comedy 27 Dresses, starring the Emmy award winner Katherine Heigl alongside the versatile James Marsden. The film which continues to remain a fan-favourite, takes you through the life of perpetual bridesmaid and brings a wry sense of humour, while perfectly depicting the hypocritical nature of the wedding industry. You can watch this movie on Star World at 5 PM!

  • HBO GO now available in app stores in Indonesia with a 7-day free trial

    HBO GO now available in app stores in Indonesia with a 7-day free trial

    MUMBAI: HBO GO is now available in Indonesia as a standalone service. The streaming app is accessible on HBOGOAsia.com and can be downloaded from the App Store or Play Store for IDR60,000* (approximately US$4) a with a 7-day free trial.

    In Indonesia, the app launched in 2019 and continues to be available via Telkomsel’s Maxstream, First Media and IndiHome.

    “Thanks to our local distribution partners, the app has already got off to a flying start in Indonesia. Now, consumers have another method of accessing our great content with a free trial and no obligation,” said Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, Southeast Asia, Pacific and China, which operates HBO in Asia. “Through HBO GO, viewers can watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster movies and series – as well as Asian content – anytime, anywhere.”

    A number of HBO Asia Originals have been filmed in Indonesia, with local cast and crews. For example, award-winning Joko Anwar directed both Halfworlds S1 and Folklore; Reza Rahadian and Arifin Putra star in Halfworlds S1; Adinia Wirasti appears in both Halfworlds S1 and Grisse; and Alexandra Gottardo has roles in Grisse and Food Lore.

    HBO GO allows subscribers unlimited access to stream thousands of hours of non-stop and uncut entertainment from the latest first-run Hollywood blockbusters and exclusive original content from HBO, HBO Asia and CINEMAX, to Asian movies, series and all-time favourite kids’ programmes over multiple connected devices.

    Within the app, the live TV function can stream six of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks’ channels: HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO HITS, HBO FAMILY, CINEMAX and RED BY HBO. Each HBO GO account can be viewed on two concurrent streams across five registered devices and the service has Airplay and Chromecast functionality.

    In Asia, HBO GO is also available in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, and will be launching in even more territories and with new partners soon.

  • &flix brings World Television Premiere of ‘Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood’ on 16 Feb

    &flix brings World Television Premiere of ‘Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood’ on 16 Feb

    MUMBAI: ‘In this town, it can all change…like that.’ That’s how the celebrated filmmaker Quentin Tarantino introduces his 9th and penultimate masterpiece – ‘Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood.’ With a star-studded cast and legendary pairing of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, the film is surely no ordinary affair! Taking viewers on a time capsule, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, gives fans a chance to leap into the golden days with the Flix First World Television Premiere of the biggest and most-awarded blockbuster of the year on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 1PM, 7PM and 9PM. Available with the Zee Prime English Pack, the channel enables fans to relive the magic of Tarantino’s magnum opus on television, before the US! The film also airs as a part of Club Privé this Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 1PM and 9PM on &PrivéHD and at 2PM on Zee Café.

    Winner of 3 Golden Globe Awards and nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, the film opens the doorways to Hollywood of the 60s where things are at the brink of a change. The story revolves around a fading TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his long-time stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) who make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. Tensions are rife as Rick needs to make a difficult decision while things are hunky-dory with his famous next-door neighbours Roman Polanski (Rafał Zawierucha) and Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie). But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine as their lives entangle unfolding intense drama, action and crime with the movie culminating into one exhilarating climax.

    Will Hollywood ever be the same? Only one way to find out!

  • This Valentine’s Day, Zee English cluster celebrates love in all its hues with three special binges!

    This Valentine’s Day, Zee English cluster celebrates love in all its hues with three special binges!

    MUMBAI: To love is to live! Nothing compares to the warm and fuzzy feeling you experience when you share a moment with your loved one. Be it an infant with the mother, a dog with his master or even a friend from miles away – love truly comes in all shapes and sizes. This Valentine’s Day, Zee English Cluster celebrates the emotion that needs to language and the feeling that makes the world go round with a special line-up of blockbuster movies curated for the day! No matter who your Valentine is, Zee English cluster has got you covered as Zee Café, &flix and &PrivéHD are each set to present a day-long binge on February 14, 2020.

    Ever wondered how a man can befriend a robot? What would you do if countless innocent lives were in the hands of a fellow passenger and you? Can two robots develop an unspoken connection? Rediscover a new meaning to love and witness the power of an unbreakable bond as &flix brings a collection of top-rated Hollywood hits with ‘The Things You Do For Love’. The day-long binge starting 9 AM, includes the biggest and most-acclaimed movies such as the IMDB 8.4-rated ‘Wall-E’, the IMDB 7.6-rated ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, the IMDB 7-rated ‘Passengers’ and the sci-fi delight A-X-L among others.

    Adding a dash of romance to the day is the exciting line-up of Valentine’s Day special movies on Zee Café. Hangout with your loved ones and spend the day reminiscing the memories that make you smile with a slew of the most exciting movies on the channel. From romance and comedy to drama and animated-adventure, the Valentine’s Day binge includes a happy mix of movies that are sure to set the tone for the day. The titles include Academy Award-winning movies such as ‘Ratatouille’ and ‘Slumdog Millionnaire’ along with celebrated rom-coms like ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’, ‘She Is Out Of My’ and ‘League Playing It Cool’, 8 AM onwards.

    What’s more? &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema, is set to turn hearts to mush as it encourages viewers to feel the love, all day long with heart-warming movies as part of ‘Love All Day’ starting 9AM onwards. The line-up includes tales that explore the unconventional and unravel the other side of love, obsession and infatuation with titles such as ‘Juliet, Naked’, ‘The New Romantic’, ‘The Seagull’ among others.

  • Sony PIX brings back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’

    Sony PIX brings back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’

    MUMBAI: While the world celebrates back to back award nights in Hollywood, Sony PIX is bringing back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’ to recognize, applaud and celebrate the most cherished movies. The two week-long festival will serve Hollywood fans with the finest, most acclaimed and most revered Hollywood stories every night at 9 until 16th February.

    With titles ranging from over 3 decades, Hollywood’s Finest has an especially curated line-up of stellar movies with over 1200 nominations and 500 awards cumulatively to their credit. The festival has something for every Hollywood movie buff – from First Man, Interstellar and the Indian Television Premiere of ‘Boy Erased’ to Jurassic Park, Wonder Woman and King Kong.

    Additionally, to bring Hollywood closer to the movie buffs, Sony PIX has partnered with popular hangout joints The Beer Café and Hoppipola for the on-ground leg. Across 3 outlets of Hoppipola in Mumbai and Bangalore and across 13 outlets of The Beer Café in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, fans can celebrate their love for movies with a customized cocktail menu inspired by Hollywood.

    Also, fans who consider Hollywood to be their Holy Grail can visit Hoppipola and The Beer Café to be a part of ‘Hollywood’s Finest Quiz’ and ‘PIX charades’. Winners who prove their fandom stand a chance to win exclusive Hollywood collectibles. Fans can also head to Sony PIX’s social media pages for an exciting quiz which is sure to test and challenge one’s knowledge about Hollywood.

    SPN English Custer  marketing head Rohan Jain said, “Our programming and marketing efforts have helped solidify our leadership position and engage with the relevant audience. This year too, we want to continue to be at the forefront of consumer engagement via various associations on-ground and on digital platforms, strengthening Sony PIX’s stand as the go to destination for the best in Hollywood”.

  • Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and many more global music icons vie for the coveted golden gramophone at the 62ndGRAMMY Awards, airing exclusively on Vh1 India

    Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and many more global music icons vie for the coveted golden gramophone at the 62ndGRAMMY Awards, airing exclusively on Vh1 India

    MUMBAI: “Music can change the world because it can change people.” – Bono (U2), 22-time GRAMMY-winner. Honoring music and musicians that broke records, made their mark and revolutionized the industry in 2019, on the biggest awards, the 62nd GRAMMY Awards airs on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:30am, exclusively on Vh1 India. Signifying the epitome in music, Recording Academy’s award ceremony will be held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, hosted by 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys. 

    “For the last 15 years, Vh1 India has continued to showcase and endorse music & artists that defy conventions, records and boundaries. Every musician aspires to win a GRAMMY, which is considered as thegreatesthonor and distinction in the world of music; and each year the awardsonly getbigger, grander and more competitive. In one of those rare instances where three artists are nominated in ‘Best New Artist’ as well as ‘Best Album’ category, this is definitely the year for young and diverse pop stars. Yet again this year, women are powering the Grammy nominations.” said, Hashim Dsouza – Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18.

    Hashim further added, “While Ariana Grande, Post Malone and Lizzo have been incredible this year, newcomer Billie Eilish defines the new era of pop music with the right balance of edge and credibility which perfectly fits the criteria for winning the awards of ‘Record of the year’ and ‘Best New Artist’.Complementing the magical ceremony will be performances by a line-up of chart-topping artists includingCamila Cabello, Jonas Brothers, Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and many more.”

    Seemingly impossible to pick favorites and predict winners in the most anticipated categories – ‘Record of the Year’ will seeHey, Ma (Bon Iver), Bad Guy (Billie Eilish), 7 Rings (Ariana Grande), Hard Place (H.E.R.), Talk (Khalid), Old Town Road (Lil Nas X ft Billy Ray Cyrus), Truth Hurts (Lizzo) and Sunflower (Post Malone & Swae Lee) contend for the top prize. 

    While, ‘Song of the Year’ will witnessa stiff competition as Always Remember Us This Way (Lady Gaga), Bad Guy (Billie Eilish), Bring My Flowers Now (Tanya Tucker), Hard Place (H.E.R.), Lover (Taylor Swift), Norman F***ing Rockwell (Lana Del Rey), Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi) and Truth Hurts (Lizzo) go head-to-head. 

    Interesting facts fromthe 62nd GRAMMY Awards:

    Beyoncélooks to win her 24th GRAMMY Award, with nominations in 4 different categories

    GRAMMY winner Ariana Grande is nominated for Record Of The Year (7 Rings), Album Of The Year (Thank U, Next), Best Pop Solo Performance (7 Rings), Best Pop/Duo Group Performance (Boyfriend) and Best Pop Vocal Album (Thank U, Next)

    Making her GRAMMY performance debut, first-time GRAMMY nominee Billie Eilish is nominated for Record Of The Year (Bad Guy), Album Of The Year (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), Song Of The Year (Bad Guy), Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance (Bad Guy), and Best Pop Vocal Album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), becoming the youngest singer in the history to be nominated in 4 categories

    Also taking the stage for the first time, Lizzo received her first GRAMMY nominations this year for Record Of The Year (Truth Hurts), Album Of The Year (Cuz I Love You [Deluxe]), Song Of The Year (Truth Hurts), Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance (Truth Hurts), Best R&B Performance (Exactly How I Feel), Best Traditional R&B Performance (Jerome), and Best Urban Contemporary Album (Cuz I Love You [Deluxe])

    Two-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R. is nominated for Record Of The Year (Hard Place), Album Of The Year (I Used To Know Her), Song Of The Year (Hard Place), Best R&B Performance (Could've Been) and Best R&B Song (Could've Been).

    The album ‘In The End’,released by The Cranberries as a tribute to their late singer Dolores O’Riordan, who passed in 2018, has been nominated for ‘Best Rock Album’

    Being recognized for their considerable philanthropic efforts over five decades and undeniable impact on American music history, four-time GRAMMY-winning band Aerosmith will be bestowed with the ‘MusiCares Person of the Year’ award
     

  • Discovery Channel to celebrate Republic Day with ‘India On Film’

    Discovery Channel to celebrate Republic Day with ‘India On Film’

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel, India’s leading destination for real-life entertainment, will celebrate 70 Republic Day of India with a special documentary ‘India On Film’, a unique two-part documentary film, narrated by versatile actor Rahul Bose. The film explores never seen before archival footage expertly restored and digitized by the British Film Institute (BFI) highlighting India’s rich history, society, culture and the daily life in the 1900s.  Catch ‘India On Film’ on 26 January at 8PM only on the Discovery Channel and Discovery Channel HD.

    ‘India On Film’ will take the viewers back in time, to over a century ago, to meet traditionally dressed women and men from across classes, to walk the busy streets with rickshaw pullers, to ride elephants with hunters, to wash in the Ganges, to pick tea in the hills and to join families for a traditional picnic. Since the earliest days of the movie camera, expatriates and travelers from Europe have filmed across the Indian sub-continent, witnessing extraordinary historic events and momentous change in the first half of the 20th century. At times touching, funny and engaging, ‘India On Film’ offers a ringside view of history in the making and a remarkable glimpse into a past way of life. With an archive of over 160 films, the BFI manages to cover landscapes from the foothills of the Himalayas in the north to the tropical south, cities such as Calcutta, Delhi and Bombay, in their rustic setting.

    Speaking about his experience of narrating the film, actor Rahul Bose, said, “I am always drawn to projects that look at things through a different lens. India On Film, is unique in its thought and manifestation. Being a part of this film was educative and a privilege in equal parts. The film delicately weaves the rich history of the subcontinent and gives the viewer a rare glance into what it looked like in the 1900s.”

    Discovery South Asia content, factual & lifestyle entertainment director Sai Abishek said, “India on Film is a fantastic opportunity for viewers to get a glimpse into an unseen India they have so far only read about in history books or heard about in stories handed down through the generations. It is mesmerizing to visualize such an important piece of our rich past.”

    TVF International Acquisitions Manager for India on Film distributor Julian Chou-Lambert said: “From some of the earliest ever films of India through to remarkable footage of Gandhi, India on Film provides a visual and historical treasure trove. Many of the BFI films have never been seen before, so we are very pleased to be bringing these to India for the first time through Discovery.”

    Along with chronicling the quotidian life of India in the 1900s, India on Film will also provide a peek into Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March and also track British game hunter, Jim Corbett, who filmed many of his expeditions tracking man-eating tigers and leopards. Among the many other events that led to creating a new India, this documentary also encapsulates authenticity of India’s rich past with a detailed understanding of what the country looked like in the 1900s.