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  • Zee launches ‘Ticket To Hollywood’ in 10 languages

    Zee launches ‘Ticket To Hollywood’ in 10 languages

    MUMBAI: Zee has lined up a slew of Hollywood blockbusters to thrill viewers during this festive season. Catering to the evolving Hollywood fan base in India, ‘Ticket to Hollywood’ will showcase the latest international hits on Zee’s English movie channel &flix with a simultaneous telecast of the dubbed versions on its regional language channels.  

    Starting with the ultimate action hero Vin Diesel-starrer, Bloodshot, the simulcast with &flix will be seen across &PrivéHD, Zee Café, &Pictures, Zee Thirai, Zee Cinemalu, Zee Punjabi, Zee Biskope, Zee Talkies, Zee Picchar, Zee Sarthak and Zee Bangla Cinema. This will be followed by simulcast of other recent superhits like Spider Man Far From Home, Jumanji-The Next Level, Bad Boys For Life, Charlie’s Angels (2019), among others.

    Zee chief consumer officer Prathyusha Agarwal said, “With Ticket To Hollywood, we aim to unlock the true potential of Hollywood in India whose fandom cuts across demographics and regions. &flix’s multi-language block ‘Flix For All’, delivered a 41 per cent jump as viewers aspired for a premium movie experience in their native language, further fuelling the need to curate a property that offers the best of Hollywood experiences in a language of the consumers’ choice.”

    Zee west, north & premium channels cluster head Amit Shah said, “When it comes to Hollywood, viewers’ affinity for English movies has grown considerably over the years. Consumption of Hollywood movies on TV is on the rise and the genre continues to operate at 40 per cent higher viewership compared to pre-lockdown unearthing countless passionate fans for the latest Hollywood titles in their native language. With Ticket To Hollywood, we have an opportunity to deepen our engagement with a broader pool of Hollywood buffs across the nation, offering the latest blockbusters via a multi-channel and multi-lingual brand."

    About Bloodshot: Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life by a team of scientists as the superhero Bloodshot. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force, stronger than ever with a special superpower – the ability to resurrect and heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the organization has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out.

  • Celebrate This Glorious Victory Of Good Over Evil With Some Of The Greatest Heroes And Villains This Sunday On &flix And &PrivéHD

    Celebrate This Glorious Victory Of Good Over Evil With Some Of The Greatest Heroes And Villains This Sunday On &flix And &PrivéHD

    A time of happiness, the festival of Dusshera celebrates a new era, ushered in by the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious day, watch as evil is extinguished with fury and vengeance as glorious battles and fierce action awaits you on Sunday, 25th October 2020 only on &flix and &PrivéHD. 

    The greatest superheroes to walk the face of earth assemble for a battle of anger and grit against a foe who shows no mercy in Marvel’s Avengers. This is then followed by Stan Lee’s most loved creation in Spiderman: Homecoming starring Tom Holland as Spiderman and Michael Keaton as the villain, Vulture. The perfect zombie apocalypse never existed until now, an action comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg return to kick zombies in Zombieland: Double Tap.

    It is never easy to face your fear or your biggest enemy, but to succeed over it is also your greatest accomplishment. &PrivéHD underlies the significance of this day by showcasing a wide range of award-winning features that depict the triumph of righteous over wicked. With a daylong binge starting at 7 in the morning, gear up for a clash of a lifetime with world war drama feature Pearl Harbour, sci-fi thriller Life, a dystopic film starring father-son duo, Will and Jaden Smith in After Earth and many more.

    Savour the victory today by tuning in to &flix and &PrivéHD to watch some of the greatest battles come alive with an all-day binge

  • Pad Up For An Innings Of Unrivalled Thrills As &flix Presents Flix Movie League

    Pad Up For An Innings Of Unrivalled Thrills As &flix Presents Flix Movie League

    The much-awaited moment has arrived as one of the biggest sporting leagues finally takes centre stage. But that’s not all! As you welcome back your beloved cricketers on field, it’s also time to root for your favourite heroes on screen with Flix Movie League on &flix. The stage is set for the biggest clash of titans starting Monday, September 21, 2020 on the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits. #LeapForth and witness a league like no other as you experience the adrenaline rush with all-time hit movies featuring the biggest Hollywood stars, action packed titles airing 9PM and 11PM weekdays on &flix.

    There is an assorted range of entertaining superhero movies up for grabs with Benedict Cumberbatch as the cloaked wizard in Doctor Strange, Chris Pratt’s group of imbeciles in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 and the friendly neighbourhood kid, Tom Holland in Spider: Homecoming to some raging crash and burn hits like Pearl Harbor, Zombieland: Double Tap and Charlies Angels. When something ‘good’ simply isn’t enough, &flix brings you the ‘best’ with features like Bad Boys For Life, Moana, Goal II: Living The Dream and Jumanji: The Next Level.  This season, come together to support your favourite all-star team while keeping a close eye out for a quick pick from &flix’s lot of power hits airing weeknights at 9PM and 11PM.

    It’s a blizzard of googlies and Yorkers this month along with a variety of Global hits coming to you on your big screen as Flix Movie League airs September 21, 2020 weeknights at 9PM and 11PM.

  • This Hindi Divas, Hollywood Goes Hindi with ‘Hindi Day Flix’ On &flix

    This Hindi Divas, Hollywood Goes Hindi with ‘Hindi Day Flix’ On &flix

    It’s that time of the year where the nation comes together to celebrate a language that unites us all. This Hindi Divas, it’s going to be a day full of blockbuster ‘Dhamaal’! All the way from Hollywood, your favourite heroes will pump up the ‘Dhoom’ and bring on the ‘Tashan’ on the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, &flix. You heard it right! Come Monday, September 14, 2020, Hollywood goes Hindi as you celebrate the day with the biggest international blockbusters with a desi twist, airing in English and Hindi as part of the special day-long binge ‘Hindi Day Flix’. There’s action, adventure, dance, drama and loads of excitement as you greet Hollywood’s biggest heroes with a friendly ‘Namaste!’ only on &flix.

    From the golden era of Hollywood to a trio of angels on a mission, and from the most badass cop-duo to the ultimate street dance fiesta – Hindi Day Flix on &flix is sure to keep you hooked on to your screens. The day-long binge includes the Academy Award-winning film starring the legendary duo Leonardo DiCaprio and Brand Pitt, Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood, the latest instalment of the popular franchise ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and the 2020 badass blockbuster starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, Bad Boys For Life. That’s not all! To add more merriment for you and your folks, the line-up brings exciting titles like Zombieland: Double Tap, Step Up 2: The Streets and Red Dawn in a back-to-back marathon.

    What’s special is the Hindi and homely touch to our international heroes that you will get to witness only on &flix!

    So, celebrate Hindi Divas with your favourite Hollywood blockbusters in English and Hindi on Hindi Day Flix this Monday, September 14, 2020 only on &flix

  • This September, Unwind While You Unlock With A Saturday Special ‘Unlock Flix’ On &flix

    This September, Unwind While You Unlock With A Saturday Special ‘Unlock Flix’ On &flix

    It’s time for some good news as a gateway to Unlock is just around the corner! This September, as you get set to unwind every weekend, &flix gives you a chance to unlock limitless possibilities from the comfort and safely of your homes. That’s right! Bringing you non-stop entertainment every Saturday starting 9AM, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits has your weekends sorted for the month!  With a back-to-back marathon of top-rated blockbusters, #LeapForth and experience Hollywood like never before as you unlock your favorite emotions every week with &flix! Starting this Saturday, September 12, get ready kickstart your weekend vibe with the biggest heroes from Hollywood.

    Ringing in the weekend on a happy high, the first Saturday is all about Unlocking your Happiness with movies that will make you laugh and smile in glee! Up next is an easy-breezy relaxing weekend plan for you and your folks as you Unlock a Relaxing Saturday session with &flix. For the dreamers, thinkers and doers, there’s also a Saturday special where you Unlock your Imagination with a bunch of inspiring films. And what is weekend without some fun and frolic? Unlock Celebrations is all about just that! With back-to-back movies such as ‘Grown Ups,’ ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, ‘Doctor Strange’, ‘Resident Evil’, ‘Brave’ and ‘Up’, Saturdays are going to be a whole new level of excitement!

    No plans for the weekend? &flix has got you covered all through September!

  • Turn your fantasies into reality with the Flix first premiere of Fantasy Island on &flix

    Turn your fantasies into reality with the Flix first premiere of Fantasy Island on &flix

    MUMBAI: Who wouldn’t crave a trip to an exotic island? Lush green palm trees, serene sea-side sunsets and a lavish tropical resort – sounds like a dream! But beware, as every fantasy comes with a price! This Sunday, 30 August 2020, &flix, the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits, takes viewers on a trip to Fantasy Island with the Flix First Premiere of the 2020 suspense thriller at 1 pm , 7 pm and 9 pm. After back-to-back #FirstDayFirstShowAtHome of blockbusters like Jumanji: The Next Level and Bad Boys For Life, &flix invites viewers to #LeapForth into a world where your biggest fantasies turn into your worst nightmares!

    Directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow known for his work on Kick Ass 2 and Never Back Down, the edge-of-seat thriller features an ensemble cast featuring the Mexican-American actor Michael Pena (Ant-Man) Austin Stowell (Spielberg's Bridge of Spies), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) and Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) among others. The horror-thriller movie will also premiere the same day at 3 pm and 11 pm as part of Club Privé on &PrivéHD and 2 pm on Zee Cafe.

    The plot revolves around a group of seemingly unrelated individuals with diverse backgrounds who embark on a trip to an exotic island. One with a mysterious vibe, the island promises these hopefuls a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grant their one of their deepest fantasies under the watch of the enigmatic owner Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena). The only catch is that once you begin, there is no looking back! By now, there are signs that there is more to this blissful island than what meets the eye. As fate would have it, these fantasies don’t really play out as expected and come with a price that threatens their lives. It is the island is in control now and the guests – Gwen (Maggie Q), Melanie (Lucy Hale), Sonja (Portia Doubleday), Bradley (Ryan Hansen), Brax (Jimmy O. Yang) and Patrick (Austin Stowell) – now find themselves on a life-defying run to save their lives!

    Filled with jump-scares and screams, here’s a thriller that surely reminds one to be careful what you wish for!

  • This Independence Day, You Have The Freedom To Choose With ‘Flix Freedom Fest’ On &flix and A Special Independence Day Binge On &PrivéHD

    This Independence Day, You Have The Freedom To Choose With ‘Flix Freedom Fest’ On &flix and A Special Independence Day Binge On &PrivéHD

    Our great nation attributes their years of a tireless pursuit to see a free sovereign nation, that is ruled by none yet governed by all, to a key few individuals who stood the test of time. On Saturday, 15th August 2020, celebrating its 73rd Independence Day, &flix and &PrivéHD come together to remember the years long of struggle that guaranteed our freedom of expression and the liberty to proudly self-identify ourselves as Indians. Spread across two days, the Flix Freedom Fest on &flix gave the viewers the privilege of having their voices heard by airing the movies of their choice conducted via polls in addition to a special day long binge on &PrivéHD.

    With more than 20 different titles to choose from, fans got the freedom to decide on how they would like to be entertained this weekend. Having received an overwhelming response on the channel’s socials with close to 30,000 votes, &flix now brings to you some of the leading entertainment features that you wished for this Independence weekend. Raising spirits high with the Flix Freedom Fest starting Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, these movies that are sure to ignite the patriot in you. Starting the day with cop action duo in Bad Boys For Life followed by a zombie infested post-apocalyptic future in Zombieland to the slick secret agents in charge of protecting the galaxy against a horde of aliens in Men in Black International. From your friendly neighbourhood teen superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming to the angel of death himself in Ghost Rider, there is no dearth of pumped up action super features running all weekend. Be careful what you wish for as Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart return to play the world’s most dangerous game in fun family comedy, Jumanji: The Next Level or watch as galaxies mightiest heroes take on a god like celestial being in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2.

    “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”. This famous quote by Social rights activist Nelson Mandela speaks on the lines of an individual’s tenacity to resolve his greatest difficulty by doing great things no one else dares to do. On this day, &PrivéHD takes you on a trip through history with an Independence Day Special binge to witness such similar acts that have had a resounding impact with movies like Lincoln, Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom, The White Crow, War Horse, Django Unchained and The Best Of Enemies.

    We invite you to join us in commemorating the eventful journey this Saturday, 15th August 2020 and Sunday, 16th August 2020 with a special Independence Day programming only on &flix and &PrivéHD.

  • Indian television premiere of psychotic thriller ‘The Lodge’ only on &flix, &PrivéHD and Zee Café

    Indian television premiere of psychotic thriller ‘The Lodge’ only on &flix, &PrivéHD and Zee Café

    MUMBAI: Repent and all your sins will be forgiven! Directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, comes an extreme psychological thriller that will make you think that everything is fine up until the moment you realise it’s all an illusion. The lingering fear that wraps you in cold chills usually stems from the sins of your past and can invariably make you see and hear things that are just a figment of your imagination.  The Lodge laden with mystery, paranoia and a deranged past about a suicide cult will be having its Indian Televison Premiere this Sunday, 9 August on Zee Café at 2 pm, &flix at 1 pm and 9 pm and &PrivéHD at 3 pm. Starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh and Richard Armitage, the movie about your past meeting your present in an intertwined fate makes for a must watch cold blooded psychotic horror.

    Escaping from an unsettling past, Grace Marshall (Riley Keough) who is a step-mother to Aidan (Jaeden Martell) and young Mia (Lia McHugh) decides to spend Christmas in the cold eerie isolated family lodge where she hopes to reconcile with her step kids. Unbeknownst to her, the lodge holds a secret that reveals to the kids the horrors that Grace and her father, a leader of a suicide cult were a part of. As things get out of hand, Grace loses a bit of her sanity when she realises that she is playing a pawn in one of her own mind games and faces an existential crisis that she must get out of by purging herself of her own guilt.

    The Lodge drives a wedge in the plot that makes the audiences question the very fabric of reality in this nerve wrecking premiere.

    Catch the Indian Television Premiere of the awe gaping horror ‘The Lodge’ this Sunday, 9 August  on Zee Café at 2 pm, &flix at 1 pm and 9 pm and &PrivéHD at 3 pm

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  • Discover the Humans behind the Superhumans who are #AwesomeAndThenSome With ‘Flix Superheroes Chapter 2’ On &flix

    Discover the Humans behind the Superhumans who are #AwesomeAndThenSome With ‘Flix Superheroes Chapter 2’ On &flix

    MUMBAI:  The awesomeness is back! The most iconic Superheroes of Hollywood return to save the day on the ultimate destination of the biggest Hollywood hits, &flix. Have you ever wondered what is it about these legends that makes them truly awesome? Is it just their suits, shields and superpowers or is there more to it than what meets the eye? Come 3 August 2020, weeknights at 9, &flix gives you a chance to #LeapForth into the lives of these mega-icons and discover the ‘human’ behind the ‘Superhuman’ with ‘Flix Superheroes Chapter 2.’ You may have seen them fight crime, combat deadly villains and save innocent lives, but here’s your chance to meet them up, close and personal in their awesomely disorganised, awkward and chilled-out state that truly makes them #AwesomeAndThenSome.

    Bringing you the who’s who of Hollywood, here’s an army of heroes who have inspired you to be the best versions of yourselves and unleash the superhero within you. From your web-slinging friendly, neighbourhood Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: Homecoming, to the strange neurosurgeon with mystic arts in Doctor Strange, and from the guardians solemnly sworn to protect galaxies in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 to a gunslinger on a quest to protect The Dark Tower – the line-up has it all! It’s your chance to meet the man behind the mask all through August as the heroes show you how it’s done! But that’s not all! Not all heroes wear capes and that’s certainly what Flix Superheroes Chapter 2 is all about! Giving you major goals, this season is a slew of heroes in all hues and shades with iconic movies such as Resident Evil, Battle Los Angeles, Bolt, Ghostbusters, Underdog and The Green Hornet among others!

    It’s time to assemble and meet the human heroes of Hollywood in the most awesome line-up ever!

    Switch on to a world of Superheroes who are #AwesomeAndThenSome in ‘Flix Superheroes Chapter 3 August, 2020, weeknights at 9 only on &flix

     

  • Be Ready For Something Paw-Some As ‘Underdog’ Airs This Friday On &Flix

    Be Ready For Something Paw-Some As ‘Underdog’ Airs This Friday On &Flix

    MUMBAI: A man’s best friend is known to be the ideal cushion of comfort in life. You might have seen them sit, roll over and fetch but now in a sudden twist, the tables have turned and it’s not us barking orders anymore. In this absolute fun action comedy, a bizarre experiment that goes horribly wrong turns an adorable beagle into a superhero with extraordinary powers of strength, speed and enhanced hearing. Donning a bright red cape and tighties, he is on a crusade to bring to justice the Evil scientist who has an ulterior motive to reign chaos on the people he loves. Featuring Peter Dinklage as the evil mastermind scientist and Jason lee, the voice of shoeshine the super dog, &flix brings to you another delightful doggo feature, ‘Underdog’. With a brilliant cast (Patrick Warburton and Amy Adams and Brad Garnett), this movie makes for a great family watch this weekend as part of its ongoing property ‘Flix Defenders’ on Friday 24 July 2020 at 9 pm.

    Every Dog has its day as canines take to the skies as superheroes in ‘Underdog’ airing as part of ‘Flix Defenders’ on Friday 24 July 2020 at 9PM.