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  • Bhanushali Studios and Aaz Films roll camera on new alliance

    Bhanushali Studios and Aaz Films roll camera on new alliance

    MUMBAI: It’s lights, camera, collaboration! Bhanushali Studios Ltd. and Aaz Films have inked a strategic partnership to co-produce a fresh slate of mainstream films designed to woo cinephiles from the heartland to the high-rises. The new banner promises everything from soulful romances to edge-of-your-seat dramas — all with box-office buzz in mind.

    At the helm are Bhanushali Studios Ltd  chairman & MD Vinod Bhanushali, and of Aaz Films’ Himanshu Mehra, with filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar jumping aboard as creative producer.

    The first project under the pact is set to roll in June 2025, with more titles and starry cast details to be revealed soon.

    “Ali, Himanshu and I have always admired each other’s work. When the opportunity to collaborate came up, it felt like the perfect time. These films will tell compelling stories and create a strong connect between heartland and urban audiences,” said Bhanushali. 

    Mehra echoed the excitement: ““We are excited about this strategic collaboration focused on heartland cinema. This partnership opens doors for young, fresh storytellers to bring their vision to the big screen.”

    Ali Abbas Zafar, known for his masala-meets-mettle filmmaking style, added, “Bhanushali Studios Ltd. and Aaz Films share the same passion for telling impactful, mainstream stories. This collaboration aims to deliver content that resonates deeply with today’s audience.”

    With the creative dream team in place and the first shoot just around the corner, this partnership is set to script a blockbuster chapter in Indian mainstream cinema.

  • India’s M&E industry to reach $55-70 bn by 2030: CII – BCG Big Picture 2021 Report

    India’s M&E industry to reach $55-70 bn by 2030: CII – BCG Big Picture 2021 Report

    Mumbai: Currently valued at around $27 bn, India’s media and entertainment industry is all set to grow at 10-12 per cent CAGR to become a $55-70Bn industry by 2030, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have projected in their new report, released on Thursday.

    Ending the year on an optimistic note, the report highlighted how the industry has already revived to pre-Covid levels and its next phase of growth will be led by OTT, gaming, VFX and animation.

    “Our industry has always been at the forefront of disruption and we will continue to innovate over the next decade. We will now need new answers and will need them fast, even on the most fundamental things like talent pool to run our companies and methodology for measuring the impact we are delivering to advertisers on our platforms. We will need to continue to embrace change going forward,” said CII National Committee on M&E – chairman and The Walt Disney Company India and Star India president K Madhavan.

    Robust growth for TV

    According to the report – ‘Blockbuster Script for the New Decade: Way Forward for Indian Media and Entertainment Industry’, TV as a medium is expected to remain robust given its function as a platform for family viewing, strong user base, and the evolution of content to meet everyone’s needs. Unlike global markets, India’s TV penetration has remained flat and ARPUs have also been steady, with both trends expected to continue in the medium term. Subscriptions will be driven by the strong performance of regional channels and cost advantage vis-à-vis OTT. Cord cutting is nascent and is expected to be limited in the medium term. TV ad volumes have bounced back to pre-Covid levels, and are expected to continue growing in the future, driven by an increase in advertising on regional channels & growth in new advertisers.

    OTT sector in the scaling stage

    The Indian OTT segment is currently in scaling stage with strong subscription growth and increased investments in premium & original content, stated the report. More affordable data has led to an increase in internet access and digital payments, thereby improving access to OTT platforms and digital videos. The industry is one of the most competitive amongst emerging markets with 40+ players representing all types of content providers. SVOD revenue has seen a remarkable surge over last few years and is expected to overtake AVOD in the coming years.

    “The share of traditional media is slowly declining with increased digital adoption but there is still high headroom for penetration with only 54 per cent of Indian households having a pay TV connection compared to more than 70 per cent in China. For many households, TV continues to be the center of the home and a significant part of family time,” said BCG India MD and partner Mandeep Kohli.

    Film industry’s road to recovery

    According to the report, the film industry has shown encouraging signs of recovery post a difficult 2020. There are a few growth factors for the future – continued growth in regional, direct to digital releases and the rise of “content films” and others. The Indian Postproduction, VFX and Animation industry accounts for <10 per cent share of the global market and has the potential to be a booming sector this decade on the back of several Central and State Government initiatives.

    “After a long period of shutdown, cinema halls are now back in business with a bang. A record number of big-ticket movies are lined up for release well into 2022. That augurs well for the sector but caps on occupancies, closures of cinemas and modified audience behaviour might impact the speed of recovery,” said CII National Committee on M&E co-chairman and founder & MD Roy Kapur Films Siddharth Roy Kapur. “On the other hand, streaming has provided new avenues for screening and broad-based the options available for producers, artistes and technicians. Along with the rise of regional cinema, this marks the start of a truly fantastic decade ahead for the Indian content business.”

    Way ahead for the industry

    According to Technicolor India country head Biren Ghose, who is also CII National Committee on Media and Entertainment vice chairman, the success of India’s media and entertainment will ultimately depend on the ability to scale world-class creative talent in order to capitalise on the global opportunity, especially in the gaming sector.

    The projections showed that the industry is at a critical juncture of transformation, offering rapid growth in some areas. “But, to realise this growth, companies must tweak their strategies to take advantage of the current market situation,” said BCG India MD and senior partner Kanchan Samtani. “In addition to investing in content and technology to improve user experience, companies should also leverage suitable distribution models to enhance reach, focus on providing integrated ad solutions and offer innovative marketing formats to enhance the value proposition to advertisers.”

    “This year’s report put together by BCG with the help of CII Media and Entertainment Committee, looks at the decade ahead, and will help businesses chart their growth path and aide the government in framing enabling measures to facilitate further expansion of the sector,” said CII director-general Chandrajit Banerjee.

  • On 12th August, ‘You’ll float too!’ Watch spooktacular blockbuster ‘IT’ exclusively on HBO & HBO HD

    On 12th August, ‘You’ll float too!’ Watch spooktacular blockbuster ‘IT’ exclusively on HBO & HBO HD

    MUMBAI: This August, HBO and HBO HD welcomes you to unravel the terror that Derry, Maine of Circa 1989 harbours! Betraying its idyllic townscape, a sinister secret is ready to prey on the deepest fears of little children and haunt them in unspeakable ways. Brace yourself for the re-emergence of ‘IT’, an eternal entity that masquerades as notorious killer clown called Pennywise!

    The latest film adaptation of Stephen King’s eponymous novel, not only set cash registers ringing but also struck a chord with critics and movie-goers alike. Brought to fans by Domino’s, the much-awaited premiere on HBO and HBO HD promises bone-chilling horrorin the form of IT, a nefarious eternal entity that takes the form of a killer clownpopularly known as Pennywise. Disturbingly, IT can also shapeshift, and go absolutely unseen by adults. 

    The movie deftly combines Pennywise’s chilling capers, with a coming-of-age story that is brought alive by a brilliant star-cast. Bill Skarsgard as the clown embodies the classic nightmarish characteristics with much élan. Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Chosen Jacobs, are the innocent but strong-willed ‘Losers’, whose performances make you root for them in their war against IT. With a great cast, gripping story and critically lauded screenplay, director Andy Muschietti moves away from the dog-eared cliché book, and creates a classy horror masterpiece. 

    You can run, you can hide but you cannot escape because IT will find you. Watch the mega premiere of spine-chilling IT only on HBO and HBO HD, and experience the magic on Sunday,12thAugust, 1pm and 9pm. Use the #YouCantEscapeIT on social media to post your experience.  
     

  • 2017 blockbuster hit ‘Golmaal Again’ will make its television premiere on star gold this friday

    2017 blockbuster hit ‘Golmaal Again’ will make its television premiere on star gold this friday

    MUMBAI: Star Gold is kicking off the year with the World Television Premiere of one of the most succesful films of 2017, Golmaal Again, that raked in over 200 crores at the box office and set it on fire with its unmatched gags and action. The film that left audiences in splits of laughter and many ‘rolling on the floor’ moments will make its television debut this Friday, 26th January at 12PM on the Home of Blockbusters. 

    Rohit Shetty’s fourth installment of the superhit franchise sees a unique mix of horror, melodrama and comedy making it one of the most entertaining and engaging films of recent times. The film also marks Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty’s 10th collaboration, making them an unbeaten duo of Bollywod.  The comic caper makes room for horror to the storyline by welcoming Tabu and Parineeti Chopra to the original cast that includes Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemu, Shreyas Talpade and Tushar Kapoor.

    This horror-comedy is a fun filled ride about two gangs who are unable to stand each other since their childhood, encounter with some spiritual bodies and find out the truth about the Jamnadas Orphanage where they were brought up. 

    Filled with unlimited dozes of entertainment and laughter, Golmaal Again is all heart and fun, a perfect plan for the upcoming long weekend! 

  • Sony LIV to premiere ‘Dilwale’ before TV, sets a subscription fee

    Sony LIV to premiere ‘Dilwale’ before TV, sets a subscription fee

    MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol blockbuster Dilwale which garnered box office collection of approximately Rs 187 cr in India.

     

    Earlier this year Khan’s Red Chilies signed a deal with Sony Pictures Networks and Dilwale marks the beginning of the strategic alliance between the duo.

     

    Sony Pictures Network’s over the top (OTT) platform Sony LIV is going to showcase the much talked movie on the digital platform before putting it on television. The subscribers will have to pay a minimum amount of Rs 100 to get access to the movie. The platform is enjoying raves of good feedback from its subscribers and also plans to premiere such exclusive movies in the future.

    Talking about the exclusive premier, Sony LIV EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi says, “Movie premieres have been a very important facet of the Sony LIV offering. Whether you missed the film on the silver screen or you’d like to relive its magical moments and applause-worthy dialogues all over again, you can catch up on all of it with Sony LIV.”

     

    He further adds, “Dilwale was truly the most exciting release of 2015 for Hindi film buffs. Premiering it on Sony LIV before television is one of the most significant entertainment offerings we can make to our users at the onset of the New Year. Through the premiere, we are underlining the fact that in 2016, too, we will continue our promise of bringing the biggest and best properties from across the globe to the digital devices of Indian netizens.”

     

    Launched back in 2013, the platform is house to a rich movie library with a strong lineup of events across all major categories.

  • Sony LIV to premiere ‘Dilwale’ before TV, sets a subscription fee

    Sony LIV to premiere ‘Dilwale’ before TV, sets a subscription fee

    MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol blockbuster Dilwale which garnered box office collection of approximately Rs 187 cr in India.

     

    Earlier this year Khan’s Red Chilies signed a deal with Sony Pictures Networks and Dilwale marks the beginning of the strategic alliance between the duo.

     

    Sony Pictures Network’s over the top (OTT) platform Sony LIV is going to showcase the much talked movie on the digital platform before putting it on television. The subscribers will have to pay a minimum amount of Rs 100 to get access to the movie. The platform is enjoying raves of good feedback from its subscribers and also plans to premiere such exclusive movies in the future.

    Talking about the exclusive premier, Sony LIV EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi says, “Movie premieres have been a very important facet of the Sony LIV offering. Whether you missed the film on the silver screen or you’d like to relive its magical moments and applause-worthy dialogues all over again, you can catch up on all of it with Sony LIV.”

     

    He further adds, “Dilwale was truly the most exciting release of 2015 for Hindi film buffs. Premiering it on Sony LIV before television is one of the most significant entertainment offerings we can make to our users at the onset of the New Year. Through the premiere, we are underlining the fact that in 2016, too, we will continue our promise of bringing the biggest and best properties from across the globe to the digital devices of Indian netizens.”

     

    Launched back in 2013, the platform is house to a rich movie library with a strong lineup of events across all major categories.

  • Zee Studio lines up movies for festive December

    Zee Studio lines up movies for festive December

    MUMBAI: Zee Studio is all geared up to premiere blockbuster movies for the month of December.

     

    The first in line is Last Knights, which will premiere on 13 December, 2015 at 9 pm. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Clive Owen and portrays the adventures of a fallen warrior who rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonoured master. 

     

    The next on the line is the blockbuster animated movie Frozen, which will be aired on 20 December at 9 pm. The film depicts the adventures of Anna, the fearless princess, who sets off on an epic journey to find her estranged sister Elsa.

     

    The channel’s Battleground Zero will enthral the viewers with movies like Thor: The Dark World, War Of The Worlds, Transformers Part – 2 and 3, World War Z amongst others from 4 to 19 December on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm.

     

    With Christmas around the corner, the channel will also air movies like Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar 3, G-Force, Honey I Blew Up The Kids, Toy Story and How To Train Your Dragon on 25 December, 2015 from 9 pm onwards. 

     

    On 31 December, 2015 for the New Year’s binge evening, the channel will stream movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, National Treasure and Eagle Eye from 11 am onwards.

  • Blockbuster nights this December on MOVIES NOW!

    Blockbuster nights this December on MOVIES NOW!

    MUMBAI: MOVIES NOW, this month is all about getting your groove on. Kick-start your entertainment in December with the biggest, most popular hits of all time! Starting 1st December 2013, Blockbuster Nights will enthrall one and all every Sunday at 11pm.

    Presenting its fans with simply the best, Blockbuster nights will showcase movies that have done exceptionally well across genres at the Box Office. Be it thrillers, sci-fi, suspense or animated action fun, MOVIES NOW presents the widely popular hits ranging from $25 Million-481 Million at the Box Office! Featuring X-Men first class, Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda, The Last Air bender, Salt, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dead Man Down, Blockbuster Nights is sure to leave every adrenaline lover at the edge of their seat.

    The channel is all set to leave no stone unturned in setting the year end party and action mood with hits that have topped charts all over and bagged innumerous awards. So don’t miss the entertaining and electrifying line-up on MOVIES NOW every Sunday.
    This December, strap on your boots because it will be a party to remember on MOVIES NOW – Hollywood in HD!

  • Star Plus regains its number one spot in Week 44: TAM Ratings

    Star Plus regains its number one spot in Week 44: TAM Ratings

    MUMBAI: The Badshah of Bollywood lifted Zee TV to the number one mark last week but it seems the magic that Chennai Express created for the channel lost its sheen very soon as it is back to its usual spot — number three — in the Week 44 of TAM ratings.

    Star Plus is again leading the chart with 486,066 GVTs (492,849); while Colors at number two is the highest gainer with 463,778 GVTs (423,584). Zee TV, which is back to its usual slot, garnered 434,987 GVTs as compared to 505,442 GVTs last week. Sab is at number four with 337,099 GVTs (331,674) followed by Life OK with 323,897 GVTs (334,635). Sony maintains its sixth position with 299,964 GVTs (281,638). Sahara One continues to be at the bottom with 31,647 GVTs (36,323).

    The number one channel this week, Star Plus witnessed few changes as the ratings of its show, Pyar Ka Dard Hai notched up this time. It generated 7,752 TVTs compared to 7,178 last week. Star’s popular show, Diya aur Baati Hum scored 10,155 TVTs (10,367), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai registered 6,986 TVTs (7,347), Saathiya too witnessed a slight rise and registered 7,509 TVTs (7,474), while the epic series, Mahabharat witnessed a drop and rated 5,041 TVTs (5,530). Saraswati Chandra seems to be at a stable position with 5,111 TVTs (5,170).

    There are few surprises for the second in the rank, Colors’ as well. Its longest running fiction series, Balika Vadhu saw a drop in its ratings and generated 7,080 TVTs (7,735), Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon scored 4,441 TVTs (4,305). Uttaran fared well and took its tally to 4,299 TVTs (3,722). Even the popular, Comedy Nights with Kapil witnessed a huge rise with 6,631 TVTs (5,250). The much hyped adaptation of the international 24 starring Anil Kapoor witnessed a drop and registered 2,755 TVTs (3,050). And the celebrity reality show, Bigg Boss seems to be riding high with all the cat-fights and controversies going on in the house. The show’s ratings witnessed a decent raise. It registered 5,024 TVTs compared to 4,587 last week.

    Zee TV that came down to its third spot after creating a furor last week too saw a major rise in its fictional offering Qubool Hai. The show scored 5,625 TVTs (4,998). Pavitra Rishta generated 4,235 TVTs (4,419). The ratings of Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke also improved with 5,152 TVTs (4,843). Period drama Jodha Akbar noted 8,101 TVTs (8,299), while drama series, Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se registered 4,870 TVTs (4,412). The recently launched sitcom Bh se Bhade generated 2,139 TVTs (2,856). Zee TV’s popular dance reality show Dance India Dance – 4 doesn’t seem to be working wonders for the channel as its score dropped drastically to 3,854 TVTs (6,075) on Saturday, but it picked up again on Sunday with 6519 TVTs.

    Fourth placed, Sab’s fiction show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continues to lead among all its other shows with 7,637 TVTs (8,161). Chidiya Ghar saw a drop and generated 3,645 TVTs (3,852). Lapataganj generated 2,354 TVTs (2,217) and Baalveer registered 2,391 TVTs (2,904). The channel aired a special Diwali show Sab ki Diwali Mela on 1 November generating 4,064 TVTs. It was a roller-coaster ride for other fiction shows as well.

    Life OK on number five continues to lead with its mythological series Mahadev. The show seems to be a favourite among the viewers as it scored 4,183 TVTs (3,759). Do Dil Ek Jaan generated at 1,526 TVTs (1,719), while crime-based Savdhan India rated 2,509 TVTs (2,577). Shapath generated 3,172 TVTs (3,699) and Ek Boond Ishq registered 2,620 TVTs (2,749). Reality series The Bachelorette India managed to stay stable with 2,073 TVTs (2,052).

    Sony, which is at number six, witnessed a drop in ratings — 4,317 TVTs (5,009) — for its longest running crime series CID. Crime Patrol managed to register 3,818 TVTs (3,947). The channel’s historical show Maharana Pratap managed remained at a stable position with 2,771 TVTs (2,772), while quiz show KBC witnessed a drop and garnered just 2,436 TVTs (3,570). The channel premiered the biggest blockbuster of the year Yeh Jawani hai Deewani on 27 October and scored 6,995 TVTs. Other fiction shows either held on to their viewership or dipped marginally during the week.

    In the movie channel genre, Zee Cinema reported 210,728 GVTs (195,223); Star Gold witnessed a fall and registered 175,245 GVTs (190,414) and Movies OK scored 120,183 GVTs (124,887). On the other hand, &pictures garnered 57,589 GVTs (67,725), Zee Anmol registered 50,827 GVTs (52,731) and Max scored 182,588 GVTs (198,492).

    While there has been some major shake-up in the last two weeks, let’s see what’s in store for the channels in the coming weeks.

  • ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ to be promoted through shopping websites

    ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ to be promoted through shopping websites

    NEW DELHI: Two shopping sites, Jabong.com and HomeShop 18 have tied up with ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘ starring Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor in its promotional exercises.

    While Jabong.com will have an exclusive collection inspired by the movie, HomeShop 18 has contests where shoppers can win tickets to the film.

    This is Jabong.com‘s second association with Bollywood, the first being with the blockbuster ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani‘.

    The upcoming movie gets the adrenaline rushing and is all about passion, stimulus and zeal to win. Jabong.com sets ties to bring out the sportsman out of its audience. This exclusive movie merchandise for men and women is sporty, stylish and made for all weathers. Not only this, the ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘ collection on Jabong.com is a blend of the quirkiest designs and everything that a sportsman in every individual would hunt for!

    The collection houses a range of exciting products like sports shoes, sports apparel, training equipment and sports accessories for men and woman. The collection is sporty and resonates with the determined and fighting spirit of the characters in the movie. This association was a conscious decision to bring the clout of fashion and style a step closer to customers.

    Jabong.com co-founder Manu Kumar Jain said, “Just like how Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a toast to the former Indian athlete, the exclusive movie merchandise on Jabong.com is our way to celebrate the spirit of sports! To give our consumers the widest choice possible, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag collection will have an assortment of around 70 brands and 1400 products.”

    “Jabong.com assures its customers a steadfast fashion and style that is unmatchable and makes them stand out in the crowd.”

    Jabong.com is also promoting the association on digital media and is coming up with contests for its fans and bloggers. The winners stand a chance to meet Farhan Akhtar, Jabong.com vouchers, couple movie tickets and CD‘s.

    Through its association HomeShop18 would be giving away free movie tickets for the film which is a biopic on the former athlete Milkha Singh. HomeShop18 is also the media partner of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘.

    Commenting on this association, HomeShop18 founder and CEO Sundeep Malhotra said “We are pleased to be partnering with a big movie like ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘. With this tie-up we are reaching out to young Indians who believe in individuality and exude a cut-above-the-rest personality. HomeShop18 is the only brand to provide a virtual retail platform across TV, web and mobile. We are constantly evolving and taking steps to create a differentiated experience for our customers.”

    Mr. Neeraj Joshi, Director Marketing Viacom 18, also commenting on the partnership, said “Partnering with a dynamic and trusted brand like HomeShop18 is our way of connecting with a wide spread audience. HomeShop18 reaches out to more than 3000 cities and with this exciting offer, people are bound to have a thrilling experience viewing this movie in the theatres.”