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  • THE ALL-NEW “QUANCIOUS X CARTOON NETWORK” COLLECTION CELEBRATES EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOONS

    THE ALL-NEW “QUANCIOUS X CARTOON NETWORK” COLLECTION CELEBRATES EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOONS

    Mumbai: Wear your love for Cartoon Network’s coolest toons on your sleeve, quite literally!

    Cartoon Network India, in collaboration with Quancious, an eco-friendly apparel brand, has launched a unique capsule collection for the eco-conscious fashionista. Weaving pop-culture prints inspired by contemporary and classic Cartoon Network toons, along with eco-friendly fabrics, this range is a wardrobe must-have. The collection includes designs inspired by well-known characters from shows including The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Johnny Bravo and Dexter’s Laboratory.

    Combining style with an ethos of sustainability, this one-of-a-kind assortment of Cartoon Network-inspired designs that includes sarees, capes, waistcoats, jackets, tees and tops, tee dresses, shirts, leggings, pyjama pants, pyjama shorts, tote bags and neckties.

    Commenting on the partnership, Vikram Sharma, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises – Asia Pacific, said, “Cartoon Network has a unique legacy of timeless toons and contemporary characters that all fans love. With this partnership with Quancious, there’s something for everyone, especially those who appreciate a sense of a fun in the clothes they wear.”

    Commenting on the launch, Vipin Sethi, Co-founder – Quancious, added, “We are glad that we have created something that breaks the clutter in the fashion and apparel space. We foresee the Cartoon Network-inspired designs to strike a chord and become a rage. Now, there’s no age bar to showcase love for your favourite characters.”

    Fans can choose from the impressive array of Cartoon Network fashionwear now available at Quancious, INR 499 onwards, along with other e-commerce websites such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Tata Cliq.
     

  • This festive season, Zee English Cluster brings in the sparkles with ‘Shine On’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ on &flix

    This festive season, Zee English Cluster brings in the sparkles with ‘Shine On’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ on &flix

    Mumbai: The world may have all kinds of evil but in the end, only the good triumphs above all! This festive season, light-up your spirits, commit to new beginnings and embark on a visual extravaganza as Zee English Cluster promises to enthral viewers with two entertaining properties all through October. Depicting stories of warriors, who at the face of defeat, chose to fight on – &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, presents ‘Shine On’ starting October 1, weeknights at 9PM.  Also, starting October 1, weeknights at 11 PM, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to showcase a line-up of action-packed entertainers with ‘Firecrackers @ 11’.

    It truly takes the warriors of light to endure every evil, horror and pain. Celebrate the virtuous and let the light of triumphs guide the way as &PrivéHD brings a line-up of inspiring tales with ‘Shine On.’ With a never-say-die attitude, witness Captain Richard Philips (Tom Hanks) negotiate Somali pirates to save countless lives on his ship in the film Captain Philips. Discover the story of New Zealander Burt Munro (Sir Anthony Hopkins), a motorcycle enthusiast who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle in The World’s Fastest Indian. The line-up brings many such acclaimed movies like Ali, The Aviator, Queen of Katwe, Million Dollar Arm, Moneyball and The Finest Hours.

    At the end of the day, who wouldn’t want to settle for the perfect bedtime binge. With ‘Firecrackers @ 11’, &flix brings a line-up of iconic and power-packed movies that leave you hooked. Get ready to set your foot-tapping with the street dancers from Step Up 3D, witness the CIA agent showcase the many skills up her sleeve amidst the assassination of the Russian president in Salt and catch the ultimate battle of robot in the futuristic action-drama Real Steel. The line-up also includes movies from popular franchises such as Transformers, Undisputed, Indiana Jones and many more.

    Just as the Festive line-up, &flix always offers the choicest Hollywood movies and the maximum number of television premieres and is available in 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. 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/-.

    So, bring in the festive cheer with Zee English Custer, as &PrivéHD features ‘Shine On’ starting October 1, weeknights at 9PM and &flix presents ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ October 1, weeknights at 11 PM.

  • Get ready to ‘Watch With The World’ on Comedy Central

    Get ready to ‘Watch With The World’ on Comedy Central

    MUMBAI: Make room for more, as Comedy Central extends its already exciting line-up with the latest seasons of Young Sheldon, The Good Place, Mom, Superstore and brand-new series – Bob Hearts Abishola. Premiering the latest episode every week, viewers can watch these light-hearted and hilarious shows right after their international telecast on ‘Watch With The World’ from Monday to Friday at 10pm, exclusively on Comedy Central.

    Elaborating on the same, Hashim D’Souza – Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “Comedy Central is the most-watched English entertainment channel on Indian television, and over the years has established a reputation of showcasing a rich programming line-up that delivers quality entertainment to viewers across the board. With an assortment of comedy and jaunty show, there’s something for everyone on our Watch With The World block.”

    Hashim further added, “Bringing fresh content every day of the week, within hours of its international premiere we’re airing popular and critically acclaimed shows like Young Sheldon, The Good Place, Mom, Superstore and Bob Hearts Abishola during the week, along with new episodes of the 2019 Emmy award-winning sketch series Saturday Night Live and multiple BAFTA winner The Graham Norton Show on the weekend for our comedy-loving audiences.”

    To infuse your primetime with some of the best and latest in comedy, tune-in to Comedy Central from Monday to Friday at 10pm and Watch With The World

  • Emmy nominated highly popular family drama This Is Us season 4 premieres on Star World

    Emmy nominated highly popular family drama This Is Us season 4 premieres on Star World

    MUMBAI: India’s leading English entertainment channel, Star World, synonymous with the best television content from around the world, brings the latest season of the feel-good and highly acclaimed TV show – This Is Us. Revolving around the story of a family whose three same-aged siblings struggle in unique ways through their lives, the 4th season of the show is all set to take audiences through a roller coaster of multiple emotions. This Is Us Season 4 premieres in India on every Saturday, 28th September at 10PM only on Star World!

    Created and written by Dan Fogelman of Ryan Gosling-Steve Carrell-Emma Stone starrer ‘Crazy Stupid Love’, animated movies Tangled, Cars and Bolt and Matthew Perry-Zac Effron starrer 17 Again, the show stars a stellar ensemble cast comprising of Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Emmy award winner Sterling K Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley among others.

    Highly praised for its direction, story-writing and acting from critics, viewers and industry veterans alike, the show has received multiple Emmy nominations and wins throughout the seasons till now. Sterling K. Brown has received an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice Award, among others for his acting in the series. Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress. In 2017, the series received a total of ten Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, with Brown winning for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

    Following the lives and connections of the Pearson family across several time periods, the first three seasons of This Is Us teared us all up and gave viewers a weekly dose of nostalgia. Season three revealed that Rebecca, the mother of The Big Three, played by Mandy Moore, is indeed the mysterious "her" that the Pearson family referred to throughout the course of the show. Season four will see characters get some direction and open up to new things. Revealing some of the details, Dan recently commented that “The upcoming season is going to feel in some ways almost like a version of season one in the middle of our series.

    This phenomenal show makes its way into Star World’s property ‘Now Trending’ which showcases some of the latest and most anticipated shows that the channel recommends its viewers to watch! While it has been in the news that the show will be renewed for three additional seasons making it a total of 6, catch the season four officially hit the TV screens in India only on Star World starting 28th September every Saturday at 10PM!

  • The all new Late Night Talk Show – A Little Late with Lilly Singh has made its way to India only on Star World

    The all new Late Night Talk Show – A Little Late with Lilly Singh has made its way to India only on Star World

    MUMBAI: The inaugural guests for debut episodes of A Little Late had Mindy Kaling, with a special appearance by Rainn Wilson, Kenan Thompson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Chelsea Handler. In addition to this, the channel also aired her primetime one-hour special which saw celebrities such as Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Aguilera, Tony Hale and the pop rock band – Five Seconds of Summer. The coming weeks will see Lilly talk to personalities such as Tracee Ellis Ross, Jessica Alba, some of the cast members of Downtown Abbey such as Elizabeth McGoven, Allen Leech, and Hugh Bonneville, along with celebrities such as Anna Faris, Jim Gaffigan, and Antoni Porowski.

    For roughly a decade, Lilly has written, produced and starred in original videos on YouTube, where she has an audience of nearly 15 million subscribers. In her videos, Singh shared the screen and collaborated with famous personalities such as Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson, and many more. She has now made history as the youngest late-night host in NBC’s history.

    Singh serves as Executive Producer on behalf of her company Unicorn Island Productions, along with John Irwin, a veteran producer who has vast experience with live telecasts, alternative and late-night programming including Late Night with Conan O’Brien and MadTV. In addition to Singh, the writing staff for the show will include Sean O’Connor, Marina Cockenberg, Sergio Serna, Mona Mira, Jen Burton, Joanna Bradley and Jonathan Giles.

    Further, Aliyah Silverstein has signed on as showrunner while Casey Spira, Polly Auritt, Sean O’Connor and Sarah Weichel are on board as co-executive producers. The show is directed by Ryan Polito.

    Singh is a multi-faceted entertainer, actress, producer, writer and creator. A leading force in the digital world, she has amassed a global audience of over 32 million followers across her social media channels, where she writes, produces and stars in comedic and inspirational videos. She has acted in the Emmy Award®-nominated HBO film Fahrenheit 451, opposite Michael Shannon and Michael B. Jordan, as well as Bad Moms and Ice Age: Collision Course. 

    Singh is the New York Times® bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life.  In 2017, UNICEF appointed Lilly as one of their Goodwill Ambassadors.

    Announcing the premiere of the talk show in India, Lilly Singh also posted on her social media accounts sharing her excitement and thanking her Indian fans for all support they have showered upon her. She also mentioned how happy she is to have her show available in her mother land, India. 

    A Little Late with Lilly Singh is produced by Universal Television, Singh’s Unicorn Island Productions and Irwin Entertainment. It currently airs in India every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM only on Star World.

  • Witness the challenges of the battlefield across treacherous terrains with the BBC First drama ‘Our Girl’ on Zee Café

    Witness the challenges of the battlefield across treacherous terrains with the BBC First drama ‘Our Girl’ on Zee Café

    MUMBAI: As a female medic in the British Army, Georgie Lane’s life is full of battles – both physical and personal. Our Girl, follows the fearless adventures of the tightknit unit of soldiers in ‘2-Section’ as they fight for survival on the most dangerous missions of their lives.

    Watch Our Girl only on Zee Café from 25th September at 10.

    Highlights of the show:

    A girl determined to prove her merit and might as she moves mountains with her extraordinary adventures in the British Army

    Our Girl rightly depicts the challenges of the battlefield with Lance Corporal Georgie Lane at the forefront

    IMDB: 7.8

  • &PrivéHD celebrates two years of nuanced cinema with a special line-up of never-seen-before movies on Indian television

    &PrivéHD celebrates two years of nuanced cinema with a special line-up of never-seen-before movies on Indian television

    MUMBAI: To new emotions, new revelations, new stories and to the new beginnings! It’s celebrations galore as &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, enters its third year of showcasing stories that go beyond the obvious. To commemorate this momentous occasion and the start of a new chapter, the channel is set to present a special day-long binge of new and refined tales with Privé Embark, this Sunday, September 22 from 9AM onwards.

    Starting with ’55 Steps’ which is based on a true story, the film features the Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter essay the role of Eleanor Riese where the colourful psychiatric patient teaches her work-obsessed lawyer a thing or two about life.

    A neo-noir comedy starring the award-winning actor Bruce Willis and Reece Daniel, ‘Assassination of a High School President’ is the unusual story of a popular high school sophomore and the school’s newspaper reporter uncovering a pressing conspiracy that leads them to the school’s President himself.

    With a 7.0 rating on IMDB, ‘House Of D’ is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that revolves around the life of an artist in Paris where a grown man reflects on his adolescence and discovers who he really is.

    The exciting line-up also features the comedy-drama that revolves around the life of a struggling actress, ‘Winter Passing’ starring the Golden Globe Nominee Zooey Deschanel in the lead role.

    Another is a family-drama starring the Academy Award Nominee Holly Hunter ‘Breakable You’, which follows the lives of the Wellers – a New York-based family as they come to terms with one another.

    Lastly, bringing a road trip comedy-drama ‘Boundaries’ which stars the Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer and Vera Farmiga in stellar performances, the film revolves around the fractured ties of a single mother and her estranged father as they rekindle their relationship in a rib-tickling journey.

    Launched on September 24, 2017, &PrivéHD has brought a series of innovative content blocks for the connoisseurs who delve deeper into each movie as they uncover the many layers of storytelling.  While ‘The Unchartered Side’ introduced the viewers to world cinema in its native language, ‘The Winning Side’ showcased a stellar line-up of Academy Award-winning movies. With critically-acclaimed and award-winning titles that include Slumdog Millionaire, Erin Brockovich, The Imitation Game, Django Unchained and The Godfather, &PrivéHD has truly carved a niche and set a benchmark for those who appreciate compelling cinema.

    For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of the story with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-.

  • New Late-Night talk show a Little Late with Lilly Singh premieres in India on Star World

    New Late-Night talk show a Little Late with Lilly Singh premieres in India on Star World

    MUMBAI: Star World, India’s leading English Entertainment channel, is known for bringing some of the biggest shows from around the world to audiences in the country. Now, one of the most anticipated launches this fall – A Little Late with Lilly Singh readies to set sail in India on the channel on Saturday, 21st September at 8 PM.

    With her late-night debut, Lilly Singh will be the first woman of Indian descent to host a late-night talk show in the U.S. She will conduct in-studio interviews along with creating and starring in pre-taped comedy sketches and signature segments.

    The show premiered on NBC in the U.S. on September 16 and garnered widespread critical acclaim. The half-hour program will air on Star World every Saturday and Sunday and feature a variety of guests. The guest line-up for the debut episodes of A Little Late will include Mindy Kaling, with a special appearance by Rainn Wilson, Kenan Thompson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Chelsea Handler.

    Singh will serve as Executive Producer on behalf of her company Unicorn Island Productions, along with John Irwin, a veteran producer who has vast experience with live telecasts, alternative and late-night programming including Late Night with Conan O’Brien and MadTV. In addition to Singh, the writing staff for the show will include Sean O’Connor, Marina Cockenberg, Sergio Serna, Mona Mira, Jen Burton, Joanna Bradley and Jonathan Giles.

    Further, Aliyah Silverstein has signed on as showrunner while Casey Spira, Polly Auritt, Sean O’Connor and Sarah Weichel are on board as co-executive producers. The show is directed by Ryan Polito.

    Singh is a multi-faceted entertainer, actress, producer, writer and creator. A leading force in the digital world, she has amassed a global audience of over 32 million followers across her social media channels, where she writes, produces and stars in comedic and inspirational videos. 

    She has acted in the Emmy Award®-nominated HBO film Fahrenheit 451, opposite Michael Shannon and Michael B. Jordan, as well as Bad Moms and Ice Age: Collision Course. 

    Singh is the New York Times® bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life.  In 2017, UNICEF appointed Lilly as one of their Goodwill Ambassadors.

    A Little Late with Lilly Singh will be produced by Universal Television, Singh’s Unicorn Island Productions and Irwin Entertainment.

  • Witness the cut-throat rivalry between two media houses with the BBC First drama ‘Press’

    Witness the cut-throat rivalry between two media houses with the BBC First drama ‘Press’

    MUMBAI: A story of two media companies conflicting about whether news is entertainment or the path to seek out truth, Press is a drama series about by-the-book journalists and journalism; the atmosphere promises to be electrifying. It is an immersive story that gives you an exclusive peak behind the veil of journalists and their quirks. One that many of us have been waiting for!

    Watch Press only on Zee Café from 17th September at 10.

    Highlights of the show:

    A stellar depiction of the cut-throat rivalry behind the news of the day
    A cross between old-fashioned journalism and digital revolution in a compelling plot
    An edgy drama series of left-leaning broadsheet that battles a sensational tabloid to break the real stories
    IMDB: 7.3

  • Romedy Now steps into a new avatar, undergoes a brand refresh

    Romedy Now steps into a new avatar, undergoes a brand refresh

    MUMBAI: Romedy Now, India’s No.1 English Entertainment channel has unveiled a refreshed brand identity with the introduction of originals, new shows and movie premieres. The channel unveiled its refreshed identity with its first original show The Love Laugh Live Show.

    The refreshed Romedy Now infuses ‘Happy in Life’ quotient, while retaining the channel’s core premise of Love. Laugh. Live that will continue to guide the essence of the brand.  With the added 'happiness quotient' and engaging storytelling, interweaved with a whole new look & feel across originals, new shows and movie premieres, the brand persona of Romedy Now broadens the emotional spectrum, from being happy in love to being happy in life. Bringing excitement and liveliness on screen, Romedy Now adds bright red and blue to its overall colour pallet and introduces a touch of asymmetry in the logo with the tilted ‘E’ that represents a ‘wink’. The new packaging reflects happiness, vibrancy, fun and quirkiness that is symbolic of the channel’s refreshed identity.

    Talking about the brand's new identity, Vivek Srivastava, President – Strategy and Business Head – English Entertainment Cluster said, “Romedy Now in its new avatar resets the dial with re-energized content to offer viewers an unparalleled and complete English Entertainment viewing experience. Our foray into original content is a testament of our commitment to offer an engaging, real and distinctively entertaining array of content to complement the viewer’s evolving consumption patterns. The Love Laugh Live Show marks our debut in originals and will explore various categories across travel, food, beauty & lifestyle, bringing 2 exciting shows a quarter to the viewers. I’m confident that with the refreshed identity, Romedy Now will continue to be the loved brand by our viewers.’’

    The refreshed avatar of Romedy Now strengthens the brand promise – Love. Laugh. Live with marquee shows and films. Featuring exclusively on Romedy Now are award-winning shows like 30 Rock, Parks & Recreationand Wahlburgers and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’, which will make a comeback with its latest season. 

    Complemented by the foray into original programming, this repertoire is designed to appeal to a wider range of audiences while making the viewing experience richer and more immersive. The first original on the channel, The Love Laugh Live Show indulges in cosy conversations with India’s favourite celebrities, giving a peak into the unexplored ‘Romedy’ side of their life. The show hosted by Faye D’Souza will air every Saturday at 9pm on Romedy NOW and also be available for viewers on Sony LIV.