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  • Moana, Doctor Strange & Star Wars on Star India with multi-year deal with Disney India

    Moana, Doctor Strange & Star Wars on Star India with multi-year deal with Disney India

    MUMBAI: Disney India has signed a multi-year output deal with Star India to telecast some of its successful films across the latter’s network in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, English, Telugu and Bengali.

    The collaboration between Disney India and the Star India, over the years, has engaged viewers with blockbuster movies such as “Captain America: Winter Soldier”, Disney.Pixar’s “Inside Out”, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and Disney’s “Cinderella”.

    The new deal will include titles such as “Moana” and “Doctor Strange” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, IANS reported. The extended partnership kicked off with of 2016’s biggest Hollywood blockbuster in India — Disney’s “The Jungle Book”s television premiere.

    Disney India, vice president, studios Amrita Pandey stated that they believed in bringing quality, family focused entertainment to the audience across all age groups and Star was an ideal platform to take its bouquet of movies across the country.

    Star India CEO-Entertainment Amit Chopra said that the partnership with Disney India was a testimony of its commitment to deliver the best Hollywood content to its viewers.

    Meantime, Hulu, a JV with 21st Century Fox, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Timer Warner’s Turner Broadcasting System, reached its first licensing pact for theatrical features with The Walt Disney Studios (DIS).

    The new, multi-year, deal allows the streaming service the exclusive subscription VOD (video on-demand) rights to a collection of successful movies and family favorites from Disney’s library of blockbuster films.

    Owing to the pact, Hulu became the exclusive S-VOD (subscription video on demand) home to a selection of Disney favorites including Mulan, Pocahontas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hercules, Sister Act and Air Bud, which are all available to stream on Hulu now.

  • Moana, Doctor Strange & Star Wars on Star India with multi-year deal with Disney India

    Moana, Doctor Strange & Star Wars on Star India with multi-year deal with Disney India

    MUMBAI: Disney India has signed a multi-year output deal with Star India to telecast some of its successful films across the latter’s network in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, English, Telugu and Bengali.

    The collaboration between Disney India and the Star India, over the years, has engaged viewers with blockbuster movies such as “Captain America: Winter Soldier”, Disney.Pixar’s “Inside Out”, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and Disney’s “Cinderella”.

    The new deal will include titles such as “Moana” and “Doctor Strange” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, IANS reported. The extended partnership kicked off with of 2016’s biggest Hollywood blockbuster in India — Disney’s “The Jungle Book”s television premiere.

    Disney India, vice president, studios Amrita Pandey stated that they believed in bringing quality, family focused entertainment to the audience across all age groups and Star was an ideal platform to take its bouquet of movies across the country.

    Star India CEO-Entertainment Amit Chopra said that the partnership with Disney India was a testimony of its commitment to deliver the best Hollywood content to its viewers.

    Meantime, Hulu, a JV with 21st Century Fox, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Timer Warner’s Turner Broadcasting System, reached its first licensing pact for theatrical features with The Walt Disney Studios (DIS).

    The new, multi-year, deal allows the streaming service the exclusive subscription VOD (video on-demand) rights to a collection of successful movies and family favorites from Disney’s library of blockbuster films.

    Owing to the pact, Hulu became the exclusive S-VOD (subscription video on demand) home to a selection of Disney favorites including Mulan, Pocahontas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hercules, Sister Act and Air Bud, which are all available to stream on Hulu now.

  • Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Action, after its debut in week 50 data, made an exit in this week’s ratings making way for the entry of Movies Now 2. The English movies genre witnessed an increase in its viewership led by Sony Pix. The channels in the English entertainment genre witnessed mixed ratings with AXN dominating the space. Colors Infinity SD replaced Colors Infinity HD in this week’s ratings.

    According to the week 51 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel continued to be at the number one place. The channels in the Infotainment space observed mixed ratings this week.

    Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.

    English Entertainment

    AXN toppled Star Movies dominating the genre with 237 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the number two slot with 215 Impressions (‘000s). Star World with 212 Impressions (‘000s) and Zee Café with 206 Impressions (‘000s) were at the third and fourth position, respectively. Colors Infinity SD sustained at the fifth spot with 75 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix replaced Movies Now taking the number one position with 2706 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 2455 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Star Movies with 2230 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1584 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1504 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    Discovery Channel dominated the genre with 4838 Impressions (‘000s). History TV18 stood at the second spot with 4009 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 2692 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2686 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2628 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 1677 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life took the second berth with 731 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food  with 671 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 581 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI TV18 with 398 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    Star Movies Action exits; AXN dominates English Entertainment genre

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Action, after its debut in week 50 data, made an exit in this week’s ratings making way for the entry of Movies Now 2. The English movies genre witnessed an increase in its viewership led by Sony Pix. The channels in the English entertainment genre witnessed mixed ratings with AXN dominating the space. Colors Infinity SD replaced Colors Infinity HD in this week’s ratings.

    According to the week 51 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel continued to be at the number one place. The channels in the Infotainment space observed mixed ratings this week.

    Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.

    English Entertainment

    AXN toppled Star Movies dominating the genre with 237 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the number two slot with 215 Impressions (‘000s). Star World with 212 Impressions (‘000s) and Zee Café with 206 Impressions (‘000s) were at the third and fourth position, respectively. Colors Infinity SD sustained at the fifth spot with 75 Impressions (‘000s).

    English Movies

    Sony Pix replaced Movies Now taking the number one position with 2706 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 2455 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Star Movies with 2230 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1584 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1504 Impressions (‘000s).

    Infotainment

    Discovery Channel dominated the genre with 4838 Impressions (‘000s). History TV18 stood at the second spot with 4009 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 2692 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2686 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2628 Impressions (‘000s).

    Lifestyle

    Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 1677 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life took the second berth with 731 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food  with 671 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 581 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI TV18 with 398 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

  • Its checkmate time with ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ on MN+ on last day of 2016

    Its checkmate time with ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ on MN+ on last day of 2016

    MUMBAI: Times Network’s premium HD English movie channel MN+ is to premiere the biographical drama film Pawn Sacrifice 31 December at 1 pm with a repeat telecast at 9 pm.

    The inspiring movie tells the story of the first American world chess champion Bobby Fisher and his biggest championship battle at the height of the Cold War.

    Directed by Edward Zwick, the movie is a gritty nail-biting drama that portrays the story of a genius who took the chess world by storm in the second half of the twentieth century.
    Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Pawn Sacrifice narrates the tale of the greatest chess match of all time between Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky played by Liev Schreiber and Fischer played by Tobey Maguire.

    Fischer not only fights the Soviet player, but also battles with his inner demons as he finds himself caught between two superpowers with national glory on the line.
    The film draws parallels between sport and politics as the world championship match is a reflection of the simmering political tensions between the United States and Russia.

    While chess is an alienating game, the film makes for compelling viewing as it poignantly illustrates the world of chess in a never before seen manner.

  • Its checkmate time with ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ on MN+ on last day of 2016

    Its checkmate time with ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ on MN+ on last day of 2016

    MUMBAI: Times Network’s premium HD English movie channel MN+ is to premiere the biographical drama film Pawn Sacrifice 31 December at 1 pm with a repeat telecast at 9 pm.

    The inspiring movie tells the story of the first American world chess champion Bobby Fisher and his biggest championship battle at the height of the Cold War.

    Directed by Edward Zwick, the movie is a gritty nail-biting drama that portrays the story of a genius who took the chess world by storm in the second half of the twentieth century.
    Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Pawn Sacrifice narrates the tale of the greatest chess match of all time between Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky played by Liev Schreiber and Fischer played by Tobey Maguire.

    Fischer not only fights the Soviet player, but also battles with his inner demons as he finds himself caught between two superpowers with national glory on the line.
    The film draws parallels between sport and politics as the world championship match is a reflection of the simmering political tensions between the United States and Russia.

    While chess is an alienating game, the film makes for compelling viewing as it poignantly illustrates the world of chess in a never before seen manner.

  • Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5

    Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5

    MUMBAI: After the scintillating pair of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, newlyweds Shahid and Mira Kapoor will be the second couple on Koffee with Karan season 5. The episode will air on Star World and Star World HD on 1 January 2017 at 9 pm and promises to give fans a glimpse into the couple’s perfect life.

    The two lovebirds are adorable as they profess their love for each other, even as Karan Johar teases that this is the first time that Shahid Kapoor has been on the show with somebody he is actually spending his life with. From talking about whether Shahid’s exes were invited to his wedding toShahid claiming that Mira is his version of normal, the episode promises to be a fun, lighthearted and romantic affair.

    Mira is seen in a tell-all mood as she reveals that while she is head over heels in love with Shahid, his most annoying habit is that he burps a lot. Candid and bubbly, she claims that both of them know all there is to be known about the other. However, Shahid protests saying he still is learning about all her boyfriends, the number of which apparently mirrors his own.

    From arguing in the rapid fire round to flirting with each other, Mira and Shahid’s chemistry is apparent and will create sparks on the Koffee couch!

    Link to sneak peek:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/videos/10154709004421745/

    Link to promo:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/

  • Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5

    Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5

    MUMBAI: After the scintillating pair of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, newlyweds Shahid and Mira Kapoor will be the second couple on Koffee with Karan season 5. The episode will air on Star World and Star World HD on 1 January 2017 at 9 pm and promises to give fans a glimpse into the couple’s perfect life.

    The two lovebirds are adorable as they profess their love for each other, even as Karan Johar teases that this is the first time that Shahid Kapoor has been on the show with somebody he is actually spending his life with. From talking about whether Shahid’s exes were invited to his wedding toShahid claiming that Mira is his version of normal, the episode promises to be a fun, lighthearted and romantic affair.

    Mira is seen in a tell-all mood as she reveals that while she is head over heels in love with Shahid, his most annoying habit is that he burps a lot. Candid and bubbly, she claims that both of them know all there is to be known about the other. However, Shahid protests saying he still is learning about all her boyfriends, the number of which apparently mirrors his own.

    From arguing in the rapid fire round to flirting with each other, Mira and Shahid’s chemistry is apparent and will create sparks on the Koffee couch!

    Link to sneak peek:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/videos/10154709004421745/

    Link to promo:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/

  • Lean Disney to focus on core strengths

    Lean Disney to focus on core strengths

    MUMBAI: World’s biggest media and entertainment group with over US$22 billion in annual revenue The Walt Disney Company is prepared to restructure its India operations under the recently-appointed managing director Mahesh Samat, who rejoined in October.

    Disney has lately been working towards a lean structure, aligned more to the international organisational set-up. The India operations will be focusing on consumer products business and Hollywood films — its main strengths.

    After sustaining major losses, Disney has planned to temporarily drop its Hindi film production business that includes interactives, media networks, licensing and merchandising.

    Disney India head of revenue – media networks Nikhil Gandhi and head of interactive Sameer Ganapathy have resigned already. Also, Disney India may reportedly trim its workforce by 35-40 per cent in a couple of months.

    It was earlier reported that Disney India may be closing down game development at Indiagames. Ganapathy, who had replaced Indiagames co-founder Vishal Gondal after Indiagames was acquired by Disney, lead the interactive business which included development and delivery of multiplatform games and digital products including apps for multi-brands under The Walt Disney Company – Indiagames, Disney, Marvel, UTV, and Disney Pixar.

  • Lean Disney to focus on core strengths

    Lean Disney to focus on core strengths

    MUMBAI: World’s biggest media and entertainment group with over US$22 billion in annual revenue The Walt Disney Company is prepared to restructure its India operations under the recently-appointed managing director Mahesh Samat, who rejoined in October.

    Disney has lately been working towards a lean structure, aligned more to the international organisational set-up. The India operations will be focusing on consumer products business and Hollywood films — its main strengths.

    After sustaining major losses, Disney has planned to temporarily drop its Hindi film production business that includes interactives, media networks, licensing and merchandising.

    Disney India head of revenue – media networks Nikhil Gandhi and head of interactive Sameer Ganapathy have resigned already. Also, Disney India may reportedly trim its workforce by 35-40 per cent in a couple of months.

    It was earlier reported that Disney India may be closing down game development at Indiagames. Ganapathy, who had replaced Indiagames co-founder Vishal Gondal after Indiagames was acquired by Disney, lead the interactive business which included development and delivery of multiplatform games and digital products including apps for multi-brands under The Walt Disney Company – Indiagames, Disney, Marvel, UTV, and Disney Pixar.