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  • Zee5 amassed over million views for Friends: The Reunion

    Zee5 amassed over million views for Friends: The Reunion

    KOLKATA: To the delight of fans across the world, Friends: The Reunion returned to television screens on 27 May. While globally released on HBO Max, Indian viewers could also watch it on Zee5. On day one itself, the much-awaited return of the popular franchise registered over one million views, only hours after being aired.

    “We at Zee are extremely delighted to note the roaring response that Friends: The Reunion received on Zee5, by amassing one million+ views and (still) counting, from across the country. We feel extremely proud to have played a part in understanding and serving the cult-loyal audience of the show, by streaming it across millions of screens. Consumer delight and a seamless user experience was an integral aspect of our approach across platforms and this step reinstates our commitment towards our viewers and partners,” Zee digital business and platforms president Amit Goenka said.

    Zee5 announced last Sunday that it had picked up the rights of the show for Indian markets. For a generation and after, Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004, had a massive following all over the globe, as in India as well. It continues to be one of the more popular series on Netflix, even after 27 years since its first episode was aired on TV. The special reunion episode’s trailer racked up hundreds of millions of views across several channels on YouTube, and wherever else it was released.

    The current franchise offering features Jenifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow touring their old sets on the Warner Brothers studio lot that is followed  by a sit down question and answer session with funny man James Corden before a live audience. Corden’s conversations with the six witnesses a lot of re-enacting from old episodes, reminiscing, leg pulling, and poignant moments leading to a lot of laughs and even tears for the stars.

    “As the country’s youngest OTT platform, Zee5 will continue to win hearts, not just in India, but across the globe. We remain committed to delivering compelling content that caters to the consumers’ unique tastes and preferences and enhances the value for our partners. We will continue to augment our offerings with a bespoke catalogue of premium and original content for audiences in India and across the globe,” Goenka added further.

    Currently, Zee5 is available at Rs 499 for a 12-month premium plan. The streaming platform has been striving to sign on new subscribers; and picked up the rights to Salman Khan’s Radhe at Rs 230 crore, which led to some 4.2-odd million concurrent viewers logging on for the film’s premiere.  

  • When can you watch Friends: The Reunion in India?

    When can you watch Friends: The Reunion in India?

    KOLKATA: In another piece of good news for the fans of the iconic TV show Friends, OTT platform Zee5 announced on Tuesday that it will stream the highly anticipated Friends: The Reunion in India simultaneously with the US and the world on 27 May.

    Talking about the excitement ahead of the premiere, Zee5 India chief business officer Manish Kalra said: “We received an overwhelming response from the audience after recently announcing that the show will stream exclusively on ZEE5 in India. We are proud to share that we will bring this event to India along with the world on 27 May at 12.32 pm!”

    Kalra said viewers can also avail Friends: The Reunion Special unlimited viewing offer at least 12 hours in advance before the launch for a seamless experience. “We are all geared up to make this a resounding success in India along with the rest of the world,” he added.

    The trailer has already set the social media ablaze and raked up millions of views across several channels. HBO Max will debut the famous sitcom special on Thursday, May 27 in the US, marking the first anniversary of HBO Max’s launch. The show’s actors Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer will return to the iconic comedy’s original soundstage, Stage 24, on the Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank for a real-life unscripted celebration.

    It will feature a variety of special guest appearances including David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon and Malala Yousafzai. Ben Winston directed the special and executive produced along with “Friends” executive producers Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane.

    The special hails from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, Fulwell 73 Productions, and Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions. Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer executive produced the special. Emma Conway, James Longman, and Stacey Thomas-Muir co-executive produced.

  • Zee5 pockets Friends Reunion; delights Indian fans

    Zee5 pockets Friends Reunion; delights Indian fans

    MUMBAI: This is one show special which is setting social media ablaze. Ever since, Friends Reunion special’s premiere date on HBO Max in the US was announced as 27 May, many an ardent fans’ pulse was racing, wondering which platform would  do the honours in India. Well, it’s Zee5 which has beaten the likes of Netflix, Prime, Disney+Hotstar  to the final post and picked up the rights. The announcement was made on Sunday by Zee5 chief business officer Manish Kalra

    For a generation and after, Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004,  had a massive following. In India too. To date, it is one of the more popular series on Netflix, even after almost 27 years since its first episode was aired on TV.

    The special episode’s trailer has racked up hundreds of millions of views across several channels on YouTube, and wherever else it has been released.

    It shows Jenifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow touring their old sets on the Warner Brothers studio lot followed  by a sit down question and answer session with funny man James Corden in front of a live audience. Naturally Corden’s conversations with the six sees a lot of re-enacting from old episodes, reminiscing, leg pulling, and poignant moments leading to a lot of laughs and even tears for them.

    For those who came in late, Friends –  which was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television – featured six mates – . Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) – in New York and their journey into adulthood.

    A gaggle of celebs is slated to join the cast: David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon and Malala Yousafzai.

    The show had also caused major waves towards its ninth and tenth seasons when the six main leads were paid a million dollars in remuneration for each episode. And it is also known for the cameos that some of the biggest stars in Hollywood at that time  made in some episode or the other, right from Brad Pitt to Julia Roberts to Bruce Willis to Sean Penn to Dermot Mulrooney to Winona Ryder to Robin Williams to Billy Crystal to George Clooney to Susan Sarandan to Bonnie Somerville.

    The Friends Reunion special credits Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer as executive producers with Ben Winston directing and executive producing alongside Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane. A production of Warner Bros Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, Fulwell 73 Productions and Bright/ Kauffman/ Crane Productions, it features Emma Conway, James Longman and Stacey Thomas-Muir as  co-executive producers.

    Observers wonder, why Zee5, which has been focusing on producing originals in different Indian languages, took a decision to acquire the rights for an American show in English and coughed up top dollars for a one-off program.

    Kalra gives the reason why. Says he: “Friends is amongst the world’s most watched and loved sitcoms and it is a great opportunity for us to present their reunion, something that the world has been talking about, on Zee5 for Friends fans in India.”

    Currently, Zee5 is available at Rs 499 for a 12-month premium plan. The streaming platform has been striving to sign on subscribers; hence it picked the rights to Salman Khan’s Radhe at Rs 230 crore, which led to some 4.2-odd million concurrent viewers logging onto the film’s premiere.  Hopefully, the Friends Reunion gamble will pay off and lead to a similar surge.

  • Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television sign SVOD licence agreement

    Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television sign SVOD licence agreement

    MUMBAI: Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television Distribution have announced a global SVOD licensing agreement be the exclusive global streaming home for FX’s hit, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The first season of the franchise will be available globally on Netflix, excluding Canada, in 2017 with all seasons made available after their respective broadcast windows.

    The limited series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

    From executive producers Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski and Brad Falchuk, the series stars John Travolta, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson and Bruce Greenwood.

    “We’re excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world,” said Global Television VP Sean Carey. “Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members.”

    The first season of this series goes inside the O.J. Simpson trial and explores the chaotic, behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. The second season of American Crime Story focusing on Hurricane Katrina will debut on FX next year.

    “We’re extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal,” added Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD Gina Brogi. “We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist.”

  • Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television sign SVOD licence agreement

    Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television sign SVOD licence agreement

    MUMBAI: Netflix and 20th Century Fox Television Distribution have announced a global SVOD licensing agreement be the exclusive global streaming home for FX’s hit, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The first season of the franchise will be available globally on Netflix, excluding Canada, in 2017 with all seasons made available after their respective broadcast windows.

    The limited series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

    From executive producers Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski and Brad Falchuk, the series stars John Travolta, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson and Bruce Greenwood.

    “We’re excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world,” said Global Television VP Sean Carey. “Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members.”

    The first season of this series goes inside the O.J. Simpson trial and explores the chaotic, behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. The second season of American Crime Story focusing on Hurricane Katrina will debut on FX next year.

    “We’re extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal,” added Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD Gina Brogi. “We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist.”

  • Say Goodbye to your favorite TV shows this Summer!

    Say Goodbye to your favorite TV shows this Summer!

    This summer, some of the most popular shows of television will end their remarkable season journeys! Some will leave on a high note, some will leave you at the edge of your seats and waiting for the next seasons and some will leave you content and at peace.

    So, while there is an amazing summer line-up waiting to be premiered on television, it is time to say goodbye to many of your favorite shows!

    • How to Get Away with Murder starring Viola Davis

    Season 2 of the Golden Globe winning series How to Get Away with Murder finally comes to a dramatic end and is sure to leave its viewers at the edge of their seats this summer wanting more of the American drama series. Fear not for the show has already been renewed for Season 3 and it is not too far away!

    The show will premiere every Monday to Friday at 9 pm starting from 25 April at the same time.

    • Martin Scorsese’s debut TV show – Vinyl starring Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde

    Vinyl has been in the news for all the right reasons – its stupendous cast, the phenomenal dream team of showmakers and its very Scorsese-like theme! The show that was loved by audiences world over generated a lot of curiosity for it was being directed and produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese, the iconic Terence Winters and the rock n roll star Mick Jagger! So whether the show was widely spoken about for Cannavale’s brilliant performance or Wilde’s love for merkins, it’s all coming to an end. But then again, fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief as HBO has already renewed the much-loved show for its second season!

    The show will air every Wednesday at 10 pm on while the finale episode of the show next Wednesday, 20 April at the same time.

    •Ryan Murphy’s The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story starring John Travolta, David Schwimmer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson, Johnnie Cochran among others

    The show that made the biggest noise in 2016 yet, the first instalment of Ryan Murphy’s The American Crime Story series – The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, is all set to wrap up its season. The FX series that garnered the highest viewership ever was a true story based on celebrity footballer O.J. Simpson’s trial acquittal after he was accused of brutally murdering his wife and her friend. Known as the ‘trial of the century’ and the most televised crime story in the history of crime, the show in its finale episode will detail out the final verdict and its aftermath.

    Ryan Murphy fans, there’s no need to worry as he has recently announced that he’s working around a theme for the series’ second season! Yay!

    The finale episode will air on 11 April at 10 pm. 

    •Better Call Saul starring Bob Odenkirk

    The prequel of the highly enthralling show Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul’s second season is quickly coming to an end after delivering power-packed performances and a thrilling plot all season. With all the pieces in place for a thrilling end to Better Call Saul’s superlative second season, audiences are sure to wonder what to do with their lives once the show ends.

    But don’t worry fans, this season too has been renewed for a third! But will the series ultimately lead to Breaking Bad like fans are hoping it would? Well, we’ll have to just wait and watch!

    The show will premiere on 19 April at 11 pm.

    •Arrested Development season 4

    With every other major series ending this summer, Arrested Development Season 4 adds on to that list. The award-winning comedy series that is known to send rib tickling humour up everyone’s spines, the season finale will certainly be one that leaves the audience content but at the same time wanting more.

    The finale episode will air on 13 April at 8 pm.

  • Say Goodbye to your favorite TV shows this Summer!

    Say Goodbye to your favorite TV shows this Summer!

    This summer, some of the most popular shows of television will end their remarkable season journeys! Some will leave on a high note, some will leave you at the edge of your seats and waiting for the next seasons and some will leave you content and at peace.

    So, while there is an amazing summer line-up waiting to be premiered on television, it is time to say goodbye to many of your favorite shows!

    • How to Get Away with Murder starring Viola Davis

    Season 2 of the Golden Globe winning series How to Get Away with Murder finally comes to a dramatic end and is sure to leave its viewers at the edge of their seats this summer wanting more of the American drama series. Fear not for the show has already been renewed for Season 3 and it is not too far away!

    The show will premiere every Monday to Friday at 9 pm starting from 25 April at the same time.

    • Martin Scorsese’s debut TV show – Vinyl starring Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde

    Vinyl has been in the news for all the right reasons – its stupendous cast, the phenomenal dream team of showmakers and its very Scorsese-like theme! The show that was loved by audiences world over generated a lot of curiosity for it was being directed and produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese, the iconic Terence Winters and the rock n roll star Mick Jagger! So whether the show was widely spoken about for Cannavale’s brilliant performance or Wilde’s love for merkins, it’s all coming to an end. But then again, fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief as HBO has already renewed the much-loved show for its second season!

    The show will air every Wednesday at 10 pm on while the finale episode of the show next Wednesday, 20 April at the same time.

    •Ryan Murphy’s The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story starring John Travolta, David Schwimmer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson, Johnnie Cochran among others

    The show that made the biggest noise in 2016 yet, the first instalment of Ryan Murphy’s The American Crime Story series – The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, is all set to wrap up its season. The FX series that garnered the highest viewership ever was a true story based on celebrity footballer O.J. Simpson’s trial acquittal after he was accused of brutally murdering his wife and her friend. Known as the ‘trial of the century’ and the most televised crime story in the history of crime, the show in its finale episode will detail out the final verdict and its aftermath.

    Ryan Murphy fans, there’s no need to worry as he has recently announced that he’s working around a theme for the series’ second season! Yay!

    The finale episode will air on 11 April at 10 pm. 

    •Better Call Saul starring Bob Odenkirk

    The prequel of the highly enthralling show Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul’s second season is quickly coming to an end after delivering power-packed performances and a thrilling plot all season. With all the pieces in place for a thrilling end to Better Call Saul’s superlative second season, audiences are sure to wonder what to do with their lives once the show ends.

    But don’t worry fans, this season too has been renewed for a third! But will the series ultimately lead to Breaking Bad like fans are hoping it would? Well, we’ll have to just wait and watch!

    The show will premiere on 19 April at 11 pm.

    •Arrested Development season 4

    With every other major series ending this summer, Arrested Development Season 4 adds on to that list. The award-winning comedy series that is known to send rib tickling humour up everyone’s spines, the season finale will certainly be one that leaves the audience content but at the same time wanting more.

    The finale episode will air on 13 April at 8 pm.

  • Star World Premiere HD to air ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

    Star World Premiere HD to air ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

    MUMBAI: Ryan Murphy, the name synonymous with creativity, has created some of the most popular shows on television. From the hit series Glee to his provocative American horror story anthology, Murphy has consistently broached the entertainment industry with needles of innovation and now he is back with yet another anthology series American Crime Story. The extravagant show maker who has designed the series in a way to tell one true story per season has managed to find drama for its first instalment in one of the most publicised criminal trials in the history of crime – The O.J. Simpson murder trial. Titled The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, the show that has been one of the most anticipated on global television, premieres in India this Monday, 8 February 2016 at 10 pm only on Star World Premiere HD – the channel that is tantamount to day and date television.

     With its mix of race, gender, celebrity status and politics, the OJ Simpson trial gripped America in 1995 and 20 years after the verdict, Ryan Murphy’s 10 part series revisits and unfolds the events of the eight-month criminal trial wherein a famous basketball player and actor (O.J. Simpson) was accused of brutally killing his wife (Nicole Brown Simpson) and her friend (Ronald Goldman). The case that started off as a high profile celebrity case quickly went on to become famous with a magnitude that affected the American economy greatly costing the nation an estimated $480 million in loss output on the day of the verdict. The series focuses on exploring the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and manoeuvring on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defence shrewdness and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.

     The show has a power-packed all-ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr. (O.J. Simpson), John Travolta (O.J.’s defence attorney Robert Shapiro), David Schwimmer (O.J.’s loyal friend and attorney Robert Kardashian), Sarah Paulson (Head Prosecutor Marcia Clark), Courtney B. Vance (American lawyer and lead for the defense team for O.J. Johnnie Cochran) and Selma Blair (the murdered Nicole’s close friend and Robert Kardashian’s ex-wife Kris Jenner) all in lead roles on the show.

    Speaking of making a show based on a real-life story that tapped into America’s ugliest obsessions – race, sex, drugs, money, fame, Ryan Murphy stated, “There was some people involved who did not want to speak to us, and they wanted no involvement with us, and there were some who were, and there were some who wanted involvement that we did not go after.”

     O.J. Simpson continues to be one of the most famous celebrities of all time – it is debatable whether he is a basketball player, an actor or a criminal celebrity simply popular for his presence across all crime tabloids that ever existed. From being heralded as the trial of the century 20 years back, its television counterpart is all set to mark its premiere this Monday, February 8 at 10 pm on Star World Premiere HD in a bid to becoming a television event in itself, 20 years later in 2016.

  • Star World Premiere HD to air ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

    Star World Premiere HD to air ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

    MUMBAI: Ryan Murphy, the name synonymous with creativity, has created some of the most popular shows on television. From the hit series Glee to his provocative American horror story anthology, Murphy has consistently broached the entertainment industry with needles of innovation and now he is back with yet another anthology series American Crime Story. The extravagant show maker who has designed the series in a way to tell one true story per season has managed to find drama for its first instalment in one of the most publicised criminal trials in the history of crime – The O.J. Simpson murder trial. Titled The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, the show that has been one of the most anticipated on global television, premieres in India this Monday, 8 February 2016 at 10 pm only on Star World Premiere HD – the channel that is tantamount to day and date television.

     With its mix of race, gender, celebrity status and politics, the OJ Simpson trial gripped America in 1995 and 20 years after the verdict, Ryan Murphy’s 10 part series revisits and unfolds the events of the eight-month criminal trial wherein a famous basketball player and actor (O.J. Simpson) was accused of brutally killing his wife (Nicole Brown Simpson) and her friend (Ronald Goldman). The case that started off as a high profile celebrity case quickly went on to become famous with a magnitude that affected the American economy greatly costing the nation an estimated $480 million in loss output on the day of the verdict. The series focuses on exploring the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and manoeuvring on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defence shrewdness and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.

     The show has a power-packed all-ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr. (O.J. Simpson), John Travolta (O.J.’s defence attorney Robert Shapiro), David Schwimmer (O.J.’s loyal friend and attorney Robert Kardashian), Sarah Paulson (Head Prosecutor Marcia Clark), Courtney B. Vance (American lawyer and lead for the defense team for O.J. Johnnie Cochran) and Selma Blair (the murdered Nicole’s close friend and Robert Kardashian’s ex-wife Kris Jenner) all in lead roles on the show.

    Speaking of making a show based on a real-life story that tapped into America’s ugliest obsessions – race, sex, drugs, money, fame, Ryan Murphy stated, “There was some people involved who did not want to speak to us, and they wanted no involvement with us, and there were some who were, and there were some who wanted involvement that we did not go after.”

     O.J. Simpson continues to be one of the most famous celebrities of all time – it is debatable whether he is a basketball player, an actor or a criminal celebrity simply popular for his presence across all crime tabloids that ever existed. From being heralded as the trial of the century 20 years back, its television counterpart is all set to mark its premiere this Monday, February 8 at 10 pm on Star World Premiere HD in a bid to becoming a television event in itself, 20 years later in 2016.

  • F.R.I.E.N.D.S. on Romedy NOW starting June 9th 2014 at 8pm

    F.R.I.E.N.D.S. on Romedy NOW starting June 9th 2014 at 8pm

    MUMBAI: Roll the drums, grab a bag of popcorn, and get ready because you can never get enough of it, the perfect example of love and laughter, the most popular series F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is here to wow you.  The iconic show that tickled your funny bone and made the world so happy for a decade will now be aired exclusively only on Romedy NOW starting June  9th, Monday to Thursday at 8pm. Enjoy an hourly dose of the much loved characters on Romedy NOW, the exclusive destination for English Entertainment in India.

     

    Speaking on the exclusive launch of the show, Shantanu Gangane, Marketing Head, English Entertainment Channels, said “F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is an iconic series which has a huge fan following even today. The synergy of the show matches perfectly well with our core channel proposition of Love and Laughter and we are certain that the viewers will enjoy the 10 back to back seasons of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. on the channel like never before. With the soaring popularity of the channel and with a unique line up of movies and series, this series couldn’t have found a better destination to enthrall its fans.”

     

    Mansi Shrivastav, Content Head, English Entertainment Channels comments “Romedy NOW is delighted to exclusively bring to its viewers the most loved series of all time. Through our programming, we aim to enthrall the audiences with our entertaining and engaging content. Since its launch, the channel has showcased exclusive line-ups and is building up a robust library encompassing exclusive series as a part of its entertainment bank.”

     

    Enjoy the escapades of the six young friends living in Manhattan as they go through their own lives in the comfort of each other’s companionship! Join the fashionista, Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), the perfectionist and overbearing chef Monica Gellar (Courtney Cox) and the ditsy, street smart and funny self-taught musician Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow). The eternal favourite childlike flirt and struggling actor Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc) who gave the simple catchphrase, ‘How you doin’?’ a whole new saucy feel! Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) who has a deliciously sarcastic sense of humour and a curious history with a cross-dresser father and erotic novelist for a mother! The sweet and good humoured Ross Gellar (David Schwimmer), Monica’s elder brother and paleontologist who is a clutz and socially awkward!

     

    Every episode is a fun ride following the friends’ escapades in this entertaining show that promises every moment to be exciting. It is no surprise that the show is a hot favourite of one and all and has garnered critical as well as commercial success sweeping away hordes of awards and a whopping 63 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations! Always in the top 10 in primetime ratings, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. will give you tons of love and laughter that you can enjoy only on Romedy NOW, nowhere else!

     

    Romedy NOW is leaving no stone unturned for the promotion of this iconic series. The channel has a lot more excitement in store for its viewers with an exciting contest that will give a chance to of the biggest fans of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. to go to LA and have coffee at the real ‘Central Perk’. The fans have to vote for their favourite F.R.I.E.N.D.S. character to win this once in a lifetime opportunity. More the votes more the chances of winning!

     

    To have coffee at Central Perk in USA, fans can give a missed call on 08067006611 and vote for your favourite FRIEND #ThankGodItsFriends. Terms and conditions apply.

     

    The campaign will be heavily promotedon the Times Television Network with promos running extensively across the network channels and extensive presence across the Times of India publication, nationally.

     

    The most loved show can have unending conversations going for you whether you are a group of college friends chilling in the canteen or young professionals taking a coffee break or just friends catching up. And now you have a lot more to talk about!

     

    F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is powered by Gionee.

     

    Join the frenzy of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and be on a rollercoaster ride every single time only on Romedy NOW!