Tag: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

  • &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.

  • Facebook introduces live interactions by celebrities

    Facebook introduces live interactions by celebrities

    NEW DELHI: Athletes, musicians, politicians and other influencers who use Facebook Mentions to share and connect with their fans, can now go Live.

     

    At a time when more than 900 million people are connected to public figures on Facebook, the company launched – Live, a new way for public figures to share live video from Mentions with their fans on Facebook.

     

    With Live, public figures can take fans behind the scenes, host a Q&A, share announcements, and more — all in real time. 

    Public figures can use Live to grow and engage their fan base. Live is a new way for you to connect authentically with fans in a moment. When one starts a Live video, it will appear in News Feed for the fans to comment, like and share with their friends. People who have recently interacted with posts will also receive a notification when a broadcast starts.

    Live can also help interact directly with fans and other public figures in real time, according to Facebook product manager Vadim Lavrusik. During a broadcast, the number of viewers and a real time stream of comments from people tuning in will appear and one can respond to comments live during the broadcast, or choose to hide comments.

    A video can be kept by Live for fans to view later. After a broadcast has ended, the video will be published on the Page of the performer so that fans who missed it can watch at a later time, and remove it at any time. 

     

    Some live broadcasts that are lined up by public figures in the near future are Dwayne The Rock JohnsonSerena WilliamsLuke BryanRicardo KakáAshley TisdaleLester HoltMartha StewartMichael Bublé and more.

  • RIP Paul Walker: An ironic death

    RIP Paul Walker: An ironic death

    MUMBAI: Alanis Morissette’s Ironic took another meaning as the news of death of Fast & Furious franchise’s actor Paul Walker spread.

    The actor who was the integral part of the franchise was killed in a car accident on Saturday on his way to a charity event. Walker, 40, was a passenger in a Porsche sports car driven by a friend, who also died in the crash.

    A statement on the actor’s official Facebook page said that Walker was a passenger in the car, and had been at a charity event for his organisation, Reach Out Worldwide earlier in the day.

    As people got over the shock, condolences started pouring in. His co-star, Vin Diesel posted on Instagram: “Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.”

    Similarly, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tweeted: “All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heart-breaking time. We find our strength…in his light. Love you brother.”

    The pair was joined by a number of stars and fans paying tribute to Paul, who is survived by his 15-year-old daughter.
    However, one cannot get over the fact that the machine which made him famous, also took his life.