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  • Star Movies launches #StarMoviesPlayAt7

    Star Movies launches #StarMoviesPlayAt7

    MUMBAI: Star Movies, a leading movie channel, known to set new benchmarks for the category and constantly innovating to enhance the consumer experience has launched #StarMoviesPlayAt7 on Twitter. Starting 16th December, consumers can watch blockbuster Hollywood content on the channel and engage on the platform to win exciting prizes.

    “Star Movies brings the best of the Hollywood to our audience and we’ve always loved to share our passion for movies with the larger communities in unique and engaging ways. Play at 7 is one such initiative where we bring together TV and Twitter through a unique consumer engagement model which is a first for the category. We hope that the audience will play this game and have fun while watching the movies that they love on Star Movies.” said Anuradha Aggarwal, Head – Infotainment, English and Kids, Star India.

    Every day between 7PM and 9PM, while watching movies on Star Movies, viewers can play 7 unique games that will be showcased on Star Movies from 16th December. To participate, all they need to do is tweet the correct answers to @StarMoviesIndia using #StarMoviesPlayAt7. The faster you answer correctly, the better is your overall average time and better is your chance to win. The experience will be complimented by a real-time leaderboard on the @StarMoviesIndia Twitter handle where everyone can see their daily and weekly progress. Top 5 players every week, get an opportunity to win some exciting prizes and since we want the viewers to have fun playing the game every day – there will be 50 Daily winners!   

  • &flix to premiere ‘Miss Bala’ on Dec 22

    &flix to premiere ‘Miss Bala’ on Dec 22

    MUMBAI: A Mexican drug cartel, corrupt cops and a girl trying to save her best friend, how far are you willing to go? Available as part of the Zee Prime English pack, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, brings you the #FlixFirstPremiere of ‘Miss Bala’ – a story of how two girls face their biggest nightmare. Premiering this Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 1PM and 9PM, Miss Bala sees Gina Rodriguez, who plays Gloria, in a new avatar. Directed by multiple award nominee Catherine Hardwicke, the film is based on a 2011 Mexican film with the same name. The movie also stars Ismael Cruz Córdova, who plays Suzu and Anthony Mackie, who plays Jimmy.

    The film opens with Gloria, as she drives to Tijuana, Mexico to visit her best friend (Suzu) who is competing in the local ‘Miss Tijuana’ beauty pageant. During a night out, her friend is abducted, and Gloria soon finds herself a pawn in a dangerous game being played by the CIA, the DEA and a charismatic yet ruthless cartel kingpin. Finding the power, she never knew she had, Gloria plays one organization against the other, as she seeks to rescue her friend. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength. Will she be able to save her friend?

    &flix offers some of the choicest Hollywood movies with World Television Premieres showcased before the world and in the language of your choice. The channel is available as part of the Zee Prime English Pack that includes 4 premium channels – &flix, Zee Café, LF and WION at a very attractive price of Rs 15/- per month only.

  • Star Movies premieres Bohemian Rhapsody on 15 Dec

    Star Movies premieres Bohemian Rhapsody on 15 Dec

    MUMBAI: Star Movies brings home the story of perhaps the greatest rock singer of all time, Freddie Mercury with the Indian television premiere of Bohemian Rhapsody this December. Just around the festive season, Star Movies is all set to give audiences a musical extravaganza with a story Queen not known to many. The film starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy and Joseph Mazzello defies stereotypes and convention to become one of the best films of 2018 with four Academy winners. The film premieres on 15th December 2019 at 1 PM and 9 PM only on Star Movies.

    Directed by Bryan Singer, Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. “Bohemian Rhapsody” on its list of the 500 greatest songs ever.

    “We're Playing for The Other Misfits. They're The Outcasts, Right At The Back Of The Room. We're Pretty Sure They Don't Belong Either. We Belong To Them."

    This quote from Bohemian Rhapsody pretty perfectly sums up their enduring appeal. Queen was a band of misfits who were creating entertainment for the other misfits. They related to the people in the crowd who were never the stars, and tried to make them feel like stars.

  • Sony PIX introduces weekday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’

    Sony PIX introduces weekday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’

    MUMBAI: Sony PIX was the first Hollywood channel to premiere a movie in multiple languages back in 2017. Post that came a long list of popular movies including Harry Potter franchise, The Matrix franchise, Skyscraper, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and more which entertained the viewers in a language of their choice.

    Building on its success, Sony PIX has launched a weekday primetime slot, starting December 9 at 9PM titled ‘Mind It!’ which will give the viewers a unique opportunity to enjoy most Hollywood blockbusters in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The offering includes the biggest Hollywood blockbusters such as The Furious Franchise, The Jurassic Franchise, The Mummy Franchise, Minions, Pacific Rim: Uprising and many more.

    Right since its inception, Sony PIX has been a pioneer in the English movie category offering the most ‘Stay Amazed’ entertainment experience to the viewers with an ever-expanding library. With ‘Mind It!’, Hollywood fans will continue to stay entertained in a local language of their choice ensuring an even more engaging and exciting experience.

    Sony Pictures Networks India English Cluster  Business Head  Tushar Shah said, "Sony PIX led the English movies category into a new horizon by localising Hollywood blockbusters. The success of this move encouraged us to introduce an everyday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’ at primetime. As we continue to keep the viewer’s preference at the forefront, we are thrilled to provide another sought-after experience, further strengthening our ‘Stay Amazed’ proposition”.

  • &flix brings the #FlixFirstScreening of ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’

    &flix brings the #FlixFirstScreening of ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’

    MUMBAI: A terrifying jungle, gigantic beasts and a squad on the run! &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to bring the next #FlixFirstScreening – catch the adventure-fantasy hit ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’. A chance to #LeapForth into the world of action, adventure and drama, #FlixFirstScreening offers viewers a special preview of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and this time it’s surely ‘the next level’ of action and entertainment.

    After successful Flix First Screenings of blockbuster movies like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Men In Black: International, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Venom and Spider-Man: Far from Home, &flix brings the third installment of the popular Jumanji franchise. The channel is all set to host the premiere across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. 

    Catering to the enthusiasm and anticipation around the film, &flix has an exciting opportunity in store. The channel has launched a quirky digital engagement across its social media handles to entice fans.

    In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expected. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game. Director Jake Kasdan brings together a star-studded ensemble cast comprising Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas among others.Hop on to the adventure ride and run for your life with the #FlixFirstScreening of Jumanji: The Next Level on December 12, 2019, before anyone else

  • Discovery Channel’s docuseries on ‘India Startup Stories’ premieres on 14 Dec

    Discovery Channel’s docuseries on ‘India Startup Stories’ premieres on 14 Dec

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel’s ‘India Startup Stories’ narrates the journey of Indian start-ups who have made giant strides forward and have made a mark on the Indian ecosystem. The 8-episode series, starting December 14, at 7:00 pm on Discovery Channel and Discovery Channel HD, will cover leading start-ups including Car24, Designcafe, Games24x7, Ixigo, Licious, Medlife, Policybazaar, and Paisabazaar.

    Discovery  South Asia Ad-Sales head Vikram Tanna said, “India’s Startup Stories will shine light on the ‘vision’ behind successful start-ups and uncover the fascinating Stories behind their inception. We will uncover how an idea led to the formation of a venture which went on to significantly impact business scenario in the country while making lives of consumers simpler with technology backed concepts.”

  • &flix to air World TV Premiere of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ on December 8

    &flix to air World TV Premiere of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ on December 8

    MUMBAI: &flix recently announced World Television Premieres of Hollywood movies. This time, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to launch a new offering that is sure to delight viewers. The channel will offer movie enthusiasts a chance to leap forth into limitless possibilities as they witness World Television Premieres of Hollywood blockbusters now in native Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, along with English.

    Available as part of the Zee Prime English Pack, &flix, in association with Sony Pictures Television, offers fans from across the country a chance to watch their favourite superheroes on television, before the world, just months after the worldwide movie release. Making it even exciting is the latest offering that will see Hollywood A-listers speak the Indian languages.

    Come December 8, 2019, Spidey is all set to say Hello, Vanakkam, Namaste and Namaskaram with the World Television Premiere of Spider-Man: Far From Home on December 8, 2019, at 1PM, 7PM and 9PM in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The channel has garnered support from premium brands such as Ray-Ban and Bose as Co-Powered By sponsors and Adidas as the Associate sponsor. With this, viewers will now be able to enjoy an unparalleled movie viewing experience and watch the biggest titles like Jumanji: The Next Level, Charlie’s Angels and many more that will soon be available on &flix.

    To keep the momentum going, &flix also brings to its viewers a new programming block “Flix For All” now in your own language, weekdays at 9PM. The block includes a specially curated line-up of high-octane movies, which will not only be aired in English, but also in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The library includes hits such as Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Bad Boys II, Venom, Brightburn, MIB: International, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and many more.

    To launch this offering, the channel has taken an all-inclusive communication approach with multiple content innovations and marketing initiatives. These initiatives include associations with YouTube content creators, new age and print media platforms and even the Mumbai Metro. Additionally, &flix has also collaborated with its trade partners to introduce and create conversations around the offering.

    Sharing his views, ZEEL Premium Channel Cluster Business Head Kartik Mahadev said, “The English movies category has always been metro focussed. However, NTO has homogenized the market, in the sense that viewers in the mega-cities and viewers in a remote Indian small town are both paying the same price to subscribe to an English movie channel.  This makes for a compelling case for channel brands to broaden their approach.”

    “Market studies and domestic box office collections reveal that the appetite for Hollywood movies has seen an upward trend. Language has brought in greater access to Hollywood movies. Viewers today increasingly look at watching movies in their native language to derive greater joy. This reflects in the reach for dubbed Hollywood movies on television as well. Offering viewers the flexibility to watch movies in the language of their choice, is an effort towards serving the wider demand for Hollywood movies,” he adds.

    &flix offers some of the choicest Hollywood movies with World Television Premieres showcased before the world and in the language of your choice. The channel is available as part of the Zee Prime English Pack that includes 4 premium channels – &flix, Zee Café, LF and WION at a very attractive price of Rs 15/- per month only. That’s not all! For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of cinema with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-. Consumers can also subscribe to the Zee All In One Pack @ Rs. 59/- per month.

  • Zee Studios International to release ‘GOLD’ in China on 13th December 2019

    Zee Studios International to release ‘GOLD’ in China on 13th December 2019

    MUMBAI: After shining bright on the global box office, Zee Studios International is all set to release this blockbuster in China on 13 th December 2019. GOLD marks Zee Studios International's fifth release in China after having successfully released films like Secret Superstar, Hindi Medium, Mom and Beyond The Clouds. Directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, GOLD becomes Excels first outing while Akshay’s fourth outing in China after Toilet:Ek Prem Katha, Padman and 2.0.

    Commenting on the movie release in China, Vibha Chopra, Head-Global Syndication & International Film Distribution, Zee Entertainment said, “Sports is one of the most successful genres in cinema and GOLD is a rare gem that won millions of hearts on its theatrical release.  The film that boasts of a powerful narrative and solid performances is now set to unravel the epic tale of Indian victory in China! It marks our fifth outing in China after the stupendous success of Secret Superstar, Hindi Medium, MOM and Beyond The Clouds and it will be third release this year after MOM and Beyond The Clouds. With Gold, we are excited to see how the diaspora reacts to a title that was appreciated globally.”

    Ritesh Sidhwani, Producer, Excel Entertainment states, “Gold is very close to our hearts and is our very first film to release in China! With Gold, not only did we collaborate with Akshay Kumar for the first time but we also forayed into the genre of sports. As filmmakers, we strongly believe that a compelling narrative like Gold should not be restricted to borders and we are truly grateful to Zee Studios International for giving this film the recognition it deserves. We are extremely excited that the film is reaching a larger audience base as ZSI is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring global viewership. Like its theatrical release, we are confident that Gold will hit the right chord with audiences in China and score big at the Box Office.”

    A period drama, set against the backdrop of the 1948 Summer Olympics, ‘Gold’ traces the incidents of India winning its first gold medal in hockey.

  • LF presents MasterChef Australia season 8 now in hindi

    LF presents MasterChef Australia season 8 now in hindi

    MUMBAI: From transforming taste buds around the world, MasterChef Australia is a show that needs no introduction.A cult show that inspires many to don their chef hats and fasten their aprons, the show has inspired many and brought international kitchen and cooking style closer to home. Capturing the excitement, delicacies and trepidation of the participants, LF-the reputed lifestyle entertainment brand with a presence in TV, Digital and Events brings MasterChef Australia Season 8 to the Indian turf in Hindi. LF is the only channel to have the rights for the current season of MasterChef Australia and promises to provide mass entertainment to the Indian audience with this popular franchise with a Hindi language feed as well.

    Roping in celebrated guests who have enriched the industry with their creditworthy contributions, prepare to be excited as seasoned icons such as Nigella Lawson, Marco Pierre White, Jason Atherton, Maggie Beer, Heston Blumen and Kylie Kwong become regulars on your television screens. This season will also welcome Luke Nguyen, Curtis Stone, Peter Gilmore, Javier Plascencia, Flynn McGarry and Victor Liong with their recipes to be replicated on the show – an absolute honour for the Chefs and a dream come true for the contestants.

    With LF at the helm of captivating content, MasterChef Australia Season 8 is the perfect addition to their bouquet,splendid and marvelous to say the least. Enticing Indian audiences to open up to a world of international terminology and recipes, this show is an opportunity for LF’s Indian viewers to not miss out on quality international content. Whether be it with words like ‘sous vide’, ‘roux’, ‘deglaze’, ‘ballotine’, ‘macerate’,or ‘bisque’ or new recipes, impressive descriptions and informative techniques that could make it to your kitchen and drawing room conversations; LF invites its viewers on a journey – of learning and wholesome entertainment

    Presented in a reality show format, each season of MasterChef Australia has featured the exploits of 24 individuals as they compete in a series of cooking challenges to win the title of "MasterChef", prize money of $250,000 and a feature column in the monthly cooking magazine "DELICIOUS".Like its previous editions on LF, this season too promises to leave you wanting more amongst the challenges and immunity tests, as it gets tougher than before. 

    Watch as the clock ticks and the contestants whip up delectable dishes to impress the world loved trio of Gary, Matt and George as they look for the best – amongst the best. With a mixture of both indoor and outdoor challenges, Masterchef Australia Season 8 promises to keep the culinary curious audience in India entertained and engrossed as you guess who will be eliminated next.

    Hold on to that immunity pin and get set to ace that pressure test or mystery box challenge along with your favorite contestants, only on LF.
     

  • Zee Café to premiere The Son Season 2 from Nov 25

    Zee Café to premiere The Son Season 2 from Nov 25

    MUMBAI: Based on the New York Times best seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, The Son is a sweeping family saga that spans 150 years and three generations of the McCullough family. The Son Season 2 premieres from November 25, 2019 on Weekdays at 10 only on Zee Café.

    The ten-episode, one-hour drama traces the story of Eli McCullough’s (Pierce Brosnan) transformation from good-natured innocence to calculated violence, as he loses everything on the wild frontier, setting him on the path to building a ranching-and-oil dynasty of unsurpassed wealth and privilege. The Son deftly explores how Eli’s ruthlessness and quest for power triggers consequences that span generations, as the McCulloughs rise to become one of the richest families reigning in Texas.