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  • Super Bowl 2020: Here are some of the best ads

    Super Bowl 2020: Here are some of the best ads

    Football fans or to be more precise, American Football fans, like every year gathered around to watch the Super Bowl. The event can be touted as the ultimate sporting event across the country and often breaks most of the records of its sporting contemporaries.

    While this year’s game was between San Fancisco49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs, not everyone might have watched the grand affair for the athlete inclination. Given the magnitude of the event, the choicest of brands pair with Hollywood stalwarts to push new ads throughout the show’s premiere and thus the commercials become somewhat of standalone attractions.

    However, the slots for these ads do not come cheap. While during the first edition of the sporting extravaganza in 1967, an ad slot was reportedly sold for around $37,500 to $42,500, the prices have shot up into multi-millions now.

    As per a report by Bloomberg, by November FOX had already sold out 30 seconds slots for around $5.6 million. Super Bowl XLIX (2015) which saw the Patriots go up against Seahawks, recorded a whopping 144.44 million views, pumping it to the title of the highest watched Super Bowl in history.

    Super Bowl doesn’t only give a platform to ads, but also, trailers for movies, TV shows, games and much more. As the operations of this year’s Super Bowl wrap up with the Kansas City Chief taking home the title, we take a look at some of the best commercials of this season!

    > Hyundai

    Starring Chris Evans, Rachel Dratch, John Krasinski, the focus of the ad is Hyundai Sonata’s “Smaht Pahk”, where the car parks itself and even un-parks! As the former two for the aforementioned trio look in amazement, Krasinski shows off the functionalities as well! Oh, even David Ortiz makes a cameo!

    > Microsoft

    The spot of Microsoft is a rather inspiring one. The ad puts the spotlight on, Katie Sowers, who is the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl. The one minute video shares the journey of Sowers and showcases her determination to become what she is today.

    > Amazon

    Graced by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Amazon’s ad takes us to numerous scenarios in a world without its recent offering, Alexa! Fantastically comic and well-imagined scenarios perfectly sync with the ending bringing it all together in an ad which might want to make you get Alexa!

    > Pringles

    Love Rick and Morty and Pringles? The Super Bowl ad of Pringles transports the duo into an alternate world where they realise that they are trapped in a Pringles advertisement. Choose your flavours wisely!

    >  Budweiser

    Budweiser’s take on this year’s Super Bowl revolves around shattering stereotypes. The brand has picked up the phrase ”Typical American” and gives a sharp twist to what the phrase means by featuring amazing events with the stereotypical phrases.

    > Google

    Google’s ad focuses on its Google Assistant application. Using the help of the app, a man remembers his late lady love, Loretta. Weaved beautifully with minimalistic approach, the ad definitely tugs the heartstrings!

    While these are just some of many that we loved, the others definitely deserve the credit of being amazing too!

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  • &flix launches #FML (Flix Movie League) with Hollywood’s biggest heroes in an innovative league format

    &flix launches #FML (Flix Movie League) with Hollywood’s biggest heroes in an innovative league format

    MUMBAI: This summer, pick your favourite hero every night as you watch Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster movies only on &flix and cheer him to victory! With the summer heat on and the T20 league just getting started, &flix plans to add to the excitement and the fan frenzy as it brings The Flix Movie League (#FML) to your television screens. As the destination for Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster hits and television premieres, the channel will dish out back-to-back blockbusters featuring Hollywood’s most celebrated Heroes. Through the month, movie fans will witness the likes of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Christian Bale, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and several other Hollywood Superstars. The channel has developed an exciting format where Hollywood’s biggest and badass heroes will go face to face in a unique 9PM Vs 11PM battle in #FML.

    Starting April 1, weeknights at 9PM and 11PM only on &flix, the league promises to leave the viewers spoilt for choice as they watch the best of Hollywood play out for six weeks! About 60 blockbusters from Hollywood will be played on the channel, under #FML.

    Fans can take to social media and cheer for their favourite heroes as the channel will equip them with interesting trivia and stats about these celebrated Heroes. From Dwayne Johnson and team entering the jungle to play out Jumanji to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic “I am back” moment, from the entertaining and daring stunt legend – Jackie Chan to the very ferocious Wolverine, &flix has curated movies in the league that promises to deliver several riveting moments that will make the thrill-seeking audience #LeapForth with adrenaline and excitement! The spectacular line-up of films includes titles like Men in Black, Amazing Spider-Man 2, Iron Man 3, Ant-Man and Transformers to name a few. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will also feature as a part of the #FML league adding to a delightful movie watching experience all through the month.

    Speaking about the league format and the campaign, Shaurya Mehta, Head, Premium Channels, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), said, “With the T20 league on, the number of viewers tuning into television does see an increase, thereby providing an opportunity for the Movies genre as well. There is demand for engaging and differentiated content, which we aim to fulfil by curating the best of Hollywood content on &flix. The Flix Movie League is an innovative format where movie enthusiasts will be able to enjoy some of our best Hollywood Titles back-to-back every night at 9pm and 11pm. The collection of Hollywood Blockbuster Hits playing out in #FML is bound to get the movie enthusiast in you excited.”

    &flix has conceptualized an exciting ‘sports’ themed campaign that blends the world of Hollywood movies with the thrills of a sporting arena. The is sure to inspire the audience to break out of the orbit of sameness and #leapforth into the exciting world of their favourite hits. The campaign is promoted through a strong social media engagement plan where sports and movie fans alike can engage in banter and cheer for their favourite Heroes using the #FML.

    &flix offers the best in Hollywood movies and the most 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. The HD channels bouquet includes &PrivéHD, for 5 premium HD channels at Rs. 25/- per month only. For further information, contact your operator.

  • &Privé HD Brings a Tale of Chance Encounter with the premiere of ‘Before We Go’

    &Privé HD Brings a Tale of Chance Encounter with the premiere of ‘Before We Go’

    &Privé HD, the newest destination for nuanced cinema, is all set to bring the premiere of the movie, ‘Before We Go’ on 18th February at 1:00pm and 9:00pm. The film marks the directorial debut of actor Chris Evans, who also stars in a leading role along with British actress, Alice Eve.

    Set in New York City, the romantic drama follows a chance encounter between two strangers who are at crossroads in their lives. After a missed late-night train and having her purse stolen, Brooke Dalton (Eve) runs into Nick Vaughan (Evans), a trumpet player, as he returns her dropped cell phone and offers to help her get home. As the night progresses, the two strangers forge an unlikely connection and become each other’s most trusted confidants through the unforeseen adventures.

    A poignant and a heart-warming film, Before We Go touches upon the topic of fate and love, revealing how an unexpected meeting can lead to one confronting their fears and taking control of their life.

  • ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’ to release in India ahead of US

    ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’ to release in India ahead of US

    MUMBAI: The next installment of Marvel’s Avengers franchise – Avengers – Age of Ultron will release in India on 24 April, 2015, which is a week earlier than its North American release.

     

    This sequel to one of the highest grossing Hollywood film of all times The Avengers (2012), will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu versions simultaneously along with the English version.

     

    The movie stars Robert Downey Jr.(Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Chris Evans (Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Don Cheadle (James Rhodes/War Machine), Cobie Smulders (Agent Maria Hill), Stellan Skarsg?rd (Erik Selvig) with James Spader (Ultron) and Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury).

     

    The movie will also see two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

     

    Avengers: Age of Ultron has been written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige.

  • Berry, Bullock, Kidman and Witherspoon join list of Oscar presenters

    Berry, Bullock, Kidman and Witherspoon join list of Oscar presenters

    MUMBAI: Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will present at this year‘s Academy Awards on 24 February.

    With this announcement, the four join a list of previously announced Oscar presenters including Mark Wahlberg, the cast members of The Avengers like Robert Downey Jr, Samuel L Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo.

    Last year‘s winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep will also present at the ceremony.

    Others on the list are the cast of Chicago namely Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, special guests Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron.

    Berry won an Oscar for her performance in Monster‘s Ball in 2001, Bullock for The Blind Side in 2009, Kidman for The Hours in 2002 and Witherspoon for Walk the Line in 2005.

  • Fox Star to release What’s Your Number on 14 October

    Fox Star to release What’s Your Number on 14 October

    MUMBAI: Fox Star Studios will release the Anna Faris and Chris Evans-starrer What‘s Your Number? on 14 October.

    In the film, Faris plays Ally Darling, who has just read an article in a magazine that women who have had relationships with twenty or more men are unlikely to settle down and get married. In a panic, she realises that she has reached her limit and instead of looking for a new boyfriend, she decides to revisit her 19 ex-boy friends with the hope that there must be one ideal candidate among them! Assisting her on this quest is her attractive neighbour Colin, played by Chris Evans. 

    With her impeccable comic timing, warmth and depth, Faris brings Ally to life with such authenticity that every girl will be able to easily identify with her.

    As an actor and filmmaker, Faris appreciated the story being told from Ally‘s point of view, in a no-holds-barred way that mixes sex, heart, fun and emotion.

    Packed with some truly hilarious moments, the film promises to be a complete entertainer for its interesting take on ‘finding true love‘ and the fabulous chemistry between Anna Faris and Chris Evans.

    What‘s Your Number? has been directed by Mark Mylod, who had earlier directed the HBO TV series Entourage.
     

  • Aishwarya Rai sizzles on AXN in top 10 of world’s 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies

    Aishwarya Rai sizzles on AXN in top 10 of world’s 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies

    MUMBAI: The action oriented AXN ignites television screens as E! counts down the 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies in the world.

    On 29 March at 12 am, the channel will showcase the series that will highlight a gamut of superstar bodies who inspire sighs the world over.

    Experts will talk on celebrities ranging from pop culture commentators, to the top doyennes of fashion and style, celebrity fitness trainers and co-stars.

    From Aishwarya Rai, Italian sex symbol Raoul Bova, to Fantastic Four’s Chris Evans, Playboy publishing icon Hugh Hefner, to the dashing Sean Maguire, and international sex goddess Raquel Welch, the experts offer their insights on the international celebrities who have made it into the ultimate sexy countdown.

    Viewers will find out which stars rate ultra-sexy worldwide – ultimately revealing the sexiest male and female celebrity bodies in the world. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Beyonce, Aishwarya Rai feature in the top 10.