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  • From novels to personal screen – these book adaptations on Hotstar Premium are a must watch

    From novels to personal screen – these book adaptations on Hotstar Premium are a must watch

    MUMBAI: While some people find joy in turning pages and letting imagination take over, others simply prefer enjoying the celluloid version of the same story. As the constants debate of ‘which is better’ continues, here’s a look at some TV shows based on books that you can enjoy right away on Hotstar Premium.

    SHOWS:

    Killing Eve  

    Based on a series of novellas by British author Luke Jennings entitled Codename Villanelle, the globally acclaimed spy-thriller series ‘Killing Eve’ is the story Eve and Villanelle who are bound by a mutual obsession that is as fascinating as it is psychotic. Featuring Sandra Oh and Jodie Corner as the leads, other cast members include Fiona Shaw, David Haig, Kim Bodnia, Darren Boyd and Sean Delaney.

    Big Little Lies

    Based on author Liane Moriarty’s book of the same name, Big Little Lies tells the tale of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to the point of murder. Featuring a renowned star cast – Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz in pivotal roles, the second season of the show dropped last month with Meryl Streep and Poorna Jagannathan joining the cast.

    Sharp Objects

    With a total of eight Emmy award nominations, the psychological thriller mini-series is based on author Gillian Flynn's debut novel ‘Sharp Objects’. After treating her mental illness, crime reporter Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to solve the murder of two young girls. The show features Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson in lead roles.

    Game of Thrones

    A show that needs no introduction, Game of Thrones is based on the hugely popular book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin. Game of Thrones depicts nine noble families wage war against each other to gain control over the mythical land of Westeros. Meanwhile, a force is rising after millenniums and threatens the existence of living men.

    The Loudest Voice

    Based on a book by Gabriel Sherman, ‘The Loudest Voice’ is a seven-part limited series that brings forth events around the life of Roger Ailes, the former CEO of Fox News. Focusing primarily on the past decade, the series touches on defining moments in Ailes' life, including his experiences with world leaders that gave birth to his political career; and the sexual harassment accusations and settlements that brought his reign to an end.

  • Star World lines up Hollywood A-listers’ shows starting 25 Sept

    Star World lines up Hollywood A-listers’ shows starting 25 Sept

    MUMBAI: Meryl Streep and Al Pacino, around 10 years ago, debuted on television with ‘Angels in America’ and the media went into a frenzy – ‘Is it the Oscars or the Emmys’, tabloids flashed as they walked the Emmys red carpet! Little did we know that a new-age trend was being set! 

    Today, Hollywood’s biggest and best actors are increasingly being seen on the small screen as television continues to boom with complex character arcs, intricate plotlines and large scale productions!

    In India, Star World will provide its viewers an unforgettable television viewing experience with a line-up of the biggest H-town actors in ‘Hollywood A-Listers’. A three-month long slot that starts on25 September, ‘Hollywood A-Listers’ will showcase some of the most critically and popularly acclaimed shows every Monday toFriday at 10pm. Big Little Lies, Feud: Bette and Joan, True Detective, Ballers and Shots Fired are the shows that will add drama, action and tinsel town glamour to TV this fall. 

    Big Little Lies 

    Kick-starting this line-up, is the thrilling series Big Little Lies, that is directed by Oscar nominated directed Jean-Marc Vallee and stars Hollywood’s biggest stars including Oscar winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman and The Fault in Our Stars lead actress Shailene Woodley. The series reveals the conflicts, secrets and betrayals of suburban mothers in a seemingly “picture perfect” town. The series has also won a whopping 16 awards at the 69th Primetime Emmy awards this year. Unravel the dark truths and secrets of a seaside California town with Big Little Lies, only on Star World and Star World HD on 25 September, Monday – Friday at 10 PM. 

    Feud: Bette and Joan

    Based one of the biggest and most talked about feuds in Hollywood “Feud: Bette and Joan” stars Oscar winning actors Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange who ironically portray the roles of Oscar Winning actresses – Bette Davis and Joan Crawford respectively. The eight-episode mini-series recalls how Davis and Crawford struggled to hang on to fame in the twilight of their careers as they faced obstacles such as ageism, sexism and misogyny. The show has successfully bagged a staggering 18 Emmy awards this year. Catch this sensational battle between the Hollywood divas on Feud: Bette and Joan only on Star World and Star World HD starting 4 October, Monday –Friday at 10 PM. 

    True Detective Seasons 1 and 2

    True Detective, an anthology series that revolves around police investigations that unearth cult crimes and murders. The exceptional performances by Academy award winning star Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelsen in season 1 are sure to reel you in while the style, vision and direction make it hard to turn away from this disturbing yet brilliant piece of television! This compelling jumble of philosophy, imagery and murder will come into full view with the premiere of True Detective Seasons 1 starting16th October, Monday – Friday at 10 PM. Season 2 of the series starring Rachel McAdams, Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn among others will air immediately after Season 1.

    Ballers Seasons 1-3

    Spend weeknights watching Dwayne Johnson ‘rock’ television screens with his hit series ‘Ballers’. Whirlwind lifestyles and real-life problems of former and current football players were never more exciting before Dwayne Johnson donned the hat of ex-superstar Spencer Strasmore in the series. Spencer, after battling through several knee injuries and retiring to little fanfare, reinvents himself as a financial manager for current and former players in sun-soaked Miami! Catch seasons 1-3 of the exciting action-packed journey of the NFL player-turned-financial advisor with Ballers only on Star World and Star World HD starting 7 November, Monday – Fridayat 10 PM.

    Shots Fired 

    Culminating the line-up is the gripping drama ‘Shots Fired’, which will on Star World starting 30 November, Monday to Friday at 10 PM. A timely mystery drama thriller, Shots Fired is not just another police drama! The series is a compelling drama that draws inspiration from spate of murders of young black men by white cops in several American cities and towns.  Armed with a stunning cast, the series stars Sanaa Lathan and Stephan James as investigators looking into the murder, along with Oscar winners Richard Dreyfuss and Helen Hunt as powerful figureheads pulled into the controversy. 

    From Nicole Kidman’s Big Little Lies to Dwayne Johnson’s Ballers and more, Star World is sure to take viewers on a ride through tinsel town with some of the most masterfully created, intricately written and powerfully acted television series starting from 25 September, weeknights at 10 PM.

  • Star World Premiere HD set to air ‘Big Little Lies’

    MUMBAI- Star World Premiere HD is now all set to premiere one of the most awaited series of the year –Big Little Lies on 21 February at 10 pm.

    Two of Hollywood’s biggest names, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, mark their grand television debut, along with tinsel town’s renowned actor from The Fault in Our Stars Shailene Woodley, to champion female empowerment in the upcoming, most anticipated show – Big Little Lies.

    Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel, the seven-episode series is a dark dramedy that follows three mothers of kindergarteners whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder. A star studded affair, the show comprises a dynamic cast, including Kidman and Witherspoon, Parks and Recreation fame Adam Scott, Jurassic Park fame Laura Dern and Alexander Skarsgard of True Blood and The Legend of Tarzan fame among others.

    Newsweek said, “HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ leaves TV’s male anti-hero era behind” while Entertainment Weekly praised the actors, “Kidman and Woodley deliver moving portraits of still-life women, paralyzed by trauma and avoidance. Witherspoon is marvelous in a rare role that allows for comedy and drama”.