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  • Amitabh lends voice to genre-defining MN+ ‘Pathbreakers’

    Amitabh lends voice to genre-defining MN+ ‘Pathbreakers’

    MUMBAI: Times Network’s gold class of Hollywood movies, MN+, has launched a special property which will compile the best of Hollywood movies. The property, Pathbreakers, is an attempt to reach out to the audience that appreciates movies that define cinema and genres. Promoted on radio campaign by the Pink movie star Amitabh Bachchan, it will be launched today, and will showcase 50 path-breaking movies from Monday to Friday at 9 pm.

    “With this line-up, we aim to stir strong emotions in our discerning movie buffs,” said Times Television Network senior VP and head English entertainment cluster Vivek Srivastava.

    Pathbreakers will air movie titles that are classics, award winning and genre-defining. MN+ will showcase movies such as 12 Years A Slave, The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed, Boyhood, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Inception, etc.

    Bachchan added, “I am glad to launch Pink with the channel’s biggest property Pathbreakers which promotes movies that have initiated change in society and individuals. Through Pink, our endeavor is to ensure women get their due respect in society.’’

    Pink is a thought-provoking movie produced by Shoojit Sircar. The movie reflects on the current situation of women in the country and raises voice against the dubious moral codes.

    Sircar said, “The tie-up with MN + Pathbreakers was important for us to ensure we reach out to the right audience in urban India.” Pink is aimed at the youth and hopefully shall be looked on as a film that set a new trend upon its release.”

  • Amitabh lends voice to genre-defining MN+ ‘Pathbreakers’

    Amitabh lends voice to genre-defining MN+ ‘Pathbreakers’

    MUMBAI: Times Network’s gold class of Hollywood movies, MN+, has launched a special property which will compile the best of Hollywood movies. The property, Pathbreakers, is an attempt to reach out to the audience that appreciates movies that define cinema and genres. Promoted on radio campaign by the Pink movie star Amitabh Bachchan, it will be launched today, and will showcase 50 path-breaking movies from Monday to Friday at 9 pm.

    “With this line-up, we aim to stir strong emotions in our discerning movie buffs,” said Times Television Network senior VP and head English entertainment cluster Vivek Srivastava.

    Pathbreakers will air movie titles that are classics, award winning and genre-defining. MN+ will showcase movies such as 12 Years A Slave, The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed, Boyhood, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Inception, etc.

    Bachchan added, “I am glad to launch Pink with the channel’s biggest property Pathbreakers which promotes movies that have initiated change in society and individuals. Through Pink, our endeavor is to ensure women get their due respect in society.’’

    Pink is a thought-provoking movie produced by Shoojit Sircar. The movie reflects on the current situation of women in the country and raises voice against the dubious moral codes.

    Sircar said, “The tie-up with MN + Pathbreakers was important for us to ensure we reach out to the right audience in urban India.” Pink is aimed at the youth and hopefully shall be looked on as a film that set a new trend upon its release.”

  • Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    MUMBAI: The home of discerning English movie audience – Star Movies Select HD has always set new benchmarks in storytelling. Over the past year, the channel has showcased stories that left everyone spellbound.

    Star Movies Select HD took on the responsibility of taking its audience through a mesmerizing journey with premieres that included several Oscar nominated movies like Gone Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash to name a few. It also introduced the concept of ‘Unreleased premieres’ which gave its viewers an opportunity to watch movies which have never been released in India.

    The magic of storytelling was appreciated by the viewers and industry as Star Movies Select HD won numerous creative and marketing awards – right from the launch, its promos and digital conversations.

    So when the home of best stories decides to celebrate its anniversary – the result is naturally a mesmerizing content showcase – The Book Adaptations Festival – Starting July 17, every Sunday at 1PM & 3PM.

    When you read a book, you tend to imagine yourself as a part of the story. And some stories you secretly wish were yours. Star Movies Select HD gives you an opportunity to witness some of the best books come alive on your favourite English movie channel.

    The festival will showcase well-known book adaptations such as – Thank You for Smoking, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Devil Wears Prada, Atonement, among many others.
    These stories deserve to be celebrated with grandeur and Star Movies Select HD will paint the biggest canvas for them across the country with an extensive multi-media Marketing campaign that will reach its audience through TV, OOH, Radio and DTH platforms.

    Some stories leave you spellbound, some make you reconsider life itself; but all great stories have one thing in common – they touch your soul. Watch some of the best literary pages come alive on screen with the Book Adaptations festival every Sunday1PM and 3PM starting 17th July only on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    Star Movies Select HD celebrates its 1st anniversary

    MUMBAI: The home of discerning English movie audience – Star Movies Select HD has always set new benchmarks in storytelling. Over the past year, the channel has showcased stories that left everyone spellbound.

    Star Movies Select HD took on the responsibility of taking its audience through a mesmerizing journey with premieres that included several Oscar nominated movies like Gone Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash to name a few. It also introduced the concept of ‘Unreleased premieres’ which gave its viewers an opportunity to watch movies which have never been released in India.

    The magic of storytelling was appreciated by the viewers and industry as Star Movies Select HD won numerous creative and marketing awards – right from the launch, its promos and digital conversations.

    So when the home of best stories decides to celebrate its anniversary – the result is naturally a mesmerizing content showcase – The Book Adaptations Festival – Starting July 17, every Sunday at 1PM & 3PM.

    When you read a book, you tend to imagine yourself as a part of the story. And some stories you secretly wish were yours. Star Movies Select HD gives you an opportunity to witness some of the best books come alive on your favourite English movie channel.

    The festival will showcase well-known book adaptations such as – Thank You for Smoking, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Devil Wears Prada, Atonement, among many others.
    These stories deserve to be celebrated with grandeur and Star Movies Select HD will paint the biggest canvas for them across the country with an extensive multi-media Marketing campaign that will reach its audience through TV, OOH, Radio and DTH platforms.

    Some stories leave you spellbound, some make you reconsider life itself; but all great stories have one thing in common – they touch your soul. Watch some of the best literary pages come alive on screen with the Book Adaptations festival every Sunday1PM and 3PM starting 17th July only on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Boyhood’ on 12 March

    Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Boyhood’ on 12 March

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select, India’s preferred destination for riveting stories is bringing viewers a breathtaking coming-of-age drama Boyhood in a television premiere on 12 March 2016 at 9 pm.

    A film that swept the critic’s choice awards in last year, Boyhood is a true work of cinematic art that saw 12 pain-staking years in the making. Director Richard Linklater captured the real-time experience of a boy growing up thus chronicling all of the events in the protagonists Mason’s life from the age of 6 through to18.

    The film is an unparalleled gesture of a director’s love and dedication to cinema as well as that of the entire cast that set aside time from each year over the last dozen years to make what eventually turned into a masterpiece.

  • Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Boyhood’ on 12 March

    Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Boyhood’ on 12 March

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select, India’s preferred destination for riveting stories is bringing viewers a breathtaking coming-of-age drama Boyhood in a television premiere on 12 March 2016 at 9 pm.

    A film that swept the critic’s choice awards in last year, Boyhood is a true work of cinematic art that saw 12 pain-staking years in the making. Director Richard Linklater captured the real-time experience of a boy growing up thus chronicling all of the events in the protagonists Mason’s life from the age of 6 through to18.

    The film is an unparalleled gesture of a director’s love and dedication to cinema as well as that of the entire cast that set aside time from each year over the last dozen years to make what eventually turned into a masterpiece.

  • ‘Content innovation to govern English movie channels’ landscape:’ Kevin Vaz

    ‘Content innovation to govern English movie channels’ landscape:’ Kevin Vaz

    MUMBAI: As 2016 rolls in after an action packed 2015, people are now rolling up their sleeves setting tougher goals to meet new challenges and touch greater heights in the new year. And amongst them is Star India business head – English cluster Kevin Vaz.

    According to Vaz, the English movie channels’ landscape will be governed by content and experience that will be led by innovation. And that’s exactly what Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD plan to do this year.

    Vaz tells Indiantelevision.com, “The industry landscape will be governed by content and experience that will be led by innovation. The invitation to our viewers is not just the promise of top-of-the-line Hollywood premieres on TV, but a marketing story to match its grandeur. Advertisers are well informed and believe in the power of great content and innovations and are willing to partner on something that will drive the viewers. At Star, we have also invested in creating a very strong brand extension in the form of Star Movies Secret Screening that engages and involves viewers beyond TV and makes them a part of the brand community. Understanding the consumer psychographics and creating stories that appeal to them will continue to the motivation for the team.”

    With an edge over its competitors with the rights to the Oscars, this year the 88th Academy Awards will be simulcast live for the first time on Star Movies as well as Star Movies Select HD on 29 February, 2016.

    While Star believes in curating content with content filters that appeals to the audience, Vaz is not perturbed by the advent of over the top (OTT) platforms offering content to viewers at their convenience. Opining that the mushrooming OTT platforms are not something that will affect acquisition cost of content, Vaz says, “At Star, we have some of the longest running studio deals giving us access to the biggest blockbusters and franchises. Our acquisition model has always been content based and continues to focus on ensuring that our viewers get the best of Hollywood.”

    Nowadays, marketing is not just about spending more, but spending smart and driving impact for viewership and perception of brands. For the premiere of Captain America, the channel initiated a first of its kind activity giving viewers a chance to win Captain America’s Harley Davidson bike. Going a step further in content innovation, for X-Men: Days of Future Past, Star Movies had joined forces with Farhan Akhtar, Vishal Dadlani & SKRAT to create a music video for the TV premiere.

    Additionally, the network has strategically invested in creating a strong brand extension in the form of Star Movies ‘Secret Screening’ that involves viewers beyond the television and makes them a part of the brand community.

    When queried as to how viewership impacts advertisers and agencies when it comes to English entertainment channels, Vaz says, “Advertising does depend on viewership, as that’s how the format of the TV business operates in India.” However, he is quick to add that Star has a competitive edge over its rivals with the strategic content deals with 21st Century Fox and Disney, which gives it access to some of the biggest blockbusters and franchises. “Our library strength is exhaustive and cannot be replicated by anyone. These facts alone make us a natural choice for our partners. The responsibility of having the best premieres and the biggest library is well shouldered with thought through marketing stories and festivals,” he adds.

    From a content perspective, Vaz is bullish about 2016. “This year will be spectacular for our viewers as they will get to see some of the biggest titles like Avengers- Age of Ultron , Birdman, Boyhood, Fantastic Four and Ant Man being showcased as an offering month on month between Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD. We will continue with our radical content innovations like premiering unreleased movies month on month on Star Movies Select HD, something no other channel can offer,” he informs.

    Beyond the premieres, the channel will continue to offer viewers unique movie festivals on book adaptations, critically acclaimed animation and Select 7+ to name a few, which brings some of the highest rated movies together.

  • Kodak inks deals with six Hollywood studios

    Kodak inks deals with six Hollywood studios

    MUMBAI: Kodak has finalised new film supply agreements with all six major Hollywood studios. As part of these agreements, Kodak will continue to provide motion picture film to 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., NBC Universal Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp. and Sony Pictures for their movie and television productions. 

     

    “Film has long been – and will remain – a vital part of our culture. With the support of the studios, we will continue to provide motion picture film, with its unparalleled richness and unique textures, to enable filmmakers to tell their stories and demonstrate their art,” said Kodak chief executive officer Jeff Clarke.

     

    Kodak has been engaged in broad discussions with prominent filmmakers, studios, independent artists, production companies, and film processors to enable film to remain a fundamental medium. Last July, the studios made known their intent to play a key role in leading this industry-wide effort.

     

    Prior to the agreements being finalized, several highly acclaimed films were produced on film, including Oscar nominees Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, Interstellar, Foxcatcher, Into the Woods, Leviathan, Inherent Vice and The Judge. Additionally, some of the most-anticipated films of 2015 are being shot on Kodak film, such as Star Wars: Episode VII –The Force Awakens, Mission: Impossible 5, Batman v. Superman – Dawn of Justice, Jurassic World, Ant-Man, Cinderella, Entourage and Trainwreck.

     

    These agreements make it possible for Kodak to continue to manufacture motion picture film while also pursuing new opportunities to leverage film production technologies in growth applications, such as touchscreens for smartphones and tablet computers. This also positions the company to remain the premier supplier of camera negative, intermediate stock for post production, and archival and print film.

     

    “With the support of the major studios, the creative community can continue to confidently choose film for their projects. We’ve been asking filmmakers, what makes a project ‘FilmWorthy.’ Their responses have varied from the need for its exceptional depth to its distinctive grain, but overwhelmingly, the answer is ‘the story.’ They need film to tell their stories the way they envision them, and hold a strong desire for it to remain a critical part of their visual language. Enabling artists to use film will help them to create the moments that make cinema history. The agreements announced today are a powerful testament to the power of film and the creative vision of the artists telling them,” said Kodak president of entertainment and commercial films Andrew Evenski.

  • 87th Oscar’s hit by racist row

    87th Oscar’s hit by racist row

    MUMBAI: Heard of the “white” Oscars anytime? Well this year could be the time when the term could come into existence. As the world gears up to view the mother-of-all award ceremonies, it has been hit with a new row. The prestigious awards for this year have been hit by allegations of being racist in nature as since 1988, no non-white actors were found be making the cut in the four major categories.

     

    For the year 2015, 20 actors nominated in the categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor are all white. The year 1988 was one such year when no non-white actors made it to the list and the report is seen this year.

     

    The lack of variety prompted netizens to take to the micro blogging site Twitter to express their anguish. This resulted in the creation of the online trend #OscarsSoWhite, which is currently trending on Twitter.

     

    Meanwhile acclaimed directors like Wes Anderson and Alejandro González I?árritu’s are caught in a neck to neck battle as both their films have received a total number on nine nominations. Wes Anderson has directed the offbeat dramedy “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” while I?árritu’s has directed the genre-defying film, “Birdman.”

     

    The movies that have made it to the list for the 87th Oscar Awards are as follows:

    1) American Sniper

    2) Birdman

    3) Boyhood

    4) The Grand Budapest Hotel

    5) The Imitation Game

    6) Selma

    7) The Theory of Everything

    8) Whiplash

     

  • ‘Boyhood’ wins top honours at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    ‘Boyhood’ wins top honours at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    MUMBAI:  Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ walked away with top awards at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards, including the best drama, best director and best supporting actress.

     

    Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, the glamorous evening was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the third consecutive and final time. Produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Golden Globe Awards 2015 honoured the best in film and American television of 2014.

     

    The first award of the night went to JK Simmons for best supporting actor for his performance as a domineering jazz teacher in the acclaimed indie ‘Whiplash’.

     

    Amy Adams accepted the award for best actress in a comedy or musical for her performance in ‘Big Eyes’ while Michael Keaton, who played a former superhero star mounting a serious play on Broadway, won the best actor in a comedy or musical for ‘Birdman’.

     

    ‘Birdman’ also won the best screenplay award while The DreamWorks sequel ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ took best animated film.

     

    Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ won the best picture, comedy or musical while the Stephen Hawking biopic ‘The Theory of Everything’ won best score for Johann Johannsson, and the Russian entry ‘Leviathan’ took best foreign language film.

     

    Eddie Redmayne won the Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture, drama, for portraying Stephen Hawking in ‘The Theory of Everything’ while Julianne Moore took the best dramatic actress award for playing a professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in ‘Still Alice’.

     

    The Cecil B DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award went to George Clooney.

     

    Here is the full list of winners:

     

    Best Motion Picture, Drama

    Boyhood

     

    Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

    The Grand Budapest Hotel

     

    Best TV Series, Drama

    The Affair

     

    Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy

    Transparent

     

    Best Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Fargo

     

    Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

    Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything

     

    Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

    Julianne Moore, Still Alice

     

    Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

    Michael Keaton, Birdman

     

    Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

    Amy Adams, Big Eyes

     

    Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama

    Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

     

    Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama

    Ruth Wilson, The Affair

     

    Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical

    Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

     

    Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

    J.K. Simmons, Whiplash

     

    Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

    Patricia Arquette, Boyhood

     

    Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical

    Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin

     

    Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Billy Bob Thortnon, Fargo

     

    Best Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman

     

    Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture for TV

    Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart

     

    Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture for TV

    Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey

     

    Best Director, Motion Picture

    Richard Linklater, Boyhood

     

    Best Screenplay, Motion Picture

    Birdman

     

    Best Foreign-Language Feature

    Leviathan (Russia)

     

    Best Animated Feature

    How to Train Your Dragon 2

     

    Best Original Song, Motion Picture

    “Glory,” Selma

     

    Best Original Score, Motion Picture

    The Theory of Everything