Tag: &flix

  • Get your thinking hats on as Sherlock Holmes teaches you the tricks of the trade with the Flix First Premiere of ‘Holmes and Watson’ on &flix

    Get your thinking hats on as Sherlock Holmes teaches you the tricks of the trade with the Flix First Premiere of ‘Holmes and Watson’ on &flix

    MUMBAI: The greatest sleuth of all time, with a confidante like no other – Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are back in business. Catch the eccentric yet ingenious detective and his partner-in-crime as they return in a comic yet gripping tale with 'Holmes and Watson'. Go beyond the ordinary and leap forth into the world of mysteries as &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to air this rib-tickling crime-thriller as part of 'Flix First Premiere', this Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 1:25 PM and 9PM. The film also airs as a part of Club Privé on this Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 3PM and 11PM on &PrivéHD. Written and directed by Etan Cohen, the film features a stellar cast comprising Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly with Rebecca Hall, Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, and Ralph Fiennes in supporting roles.

    Set against the backdrop of the picturesque London landscapes, the film opens with young Sherlock in a class full of bullies. This sharp-witted child is seen putting his genius brain to task as he conjures up various situations that detain the very bullies from his class. Cut to present, Sherlock and his childhood aide Dr. Watson join forces to investigate a puzzling murder case at London’s exquisite Buckingham Palace. With new twists and clues beginning to emerge, the two set out of a mission to catch the killer before he reaches the Queen.

    Will the detective duo get to the bottom of the crime, this time around?

  • This festive season, Zee English Cluster brings in the sparkles with ‘Shine On’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ on &flix

    This festive season, Zee English Cluster brings in the sparkles with ‘Shine On’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ on &flix

    Mumbai: The world may have all kinds of evil but in the end, only the good triumphs above all! This festive season, light-up your spirits, commit to new beginnings and embark on a visual extravaganza as Zee English Cluster promises to enthral viewers with two entertaining properties all through October. Depicting stories of warriors, who at the face of defeat, chose to fight on – &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, presents ‘Shine On’ starting October 1, weeknights at 9PM.  Also, starting October 1, weeknights at 11 PM, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to showcase a line-up of action-packed entertainers with ‘Firecrackers @ 11’.

    It truly takes the warriors of light to endure every evil, horror and pain. Celebrate the virtuous and let the light of triumphs guide the way as &PrivéHD brings a line-up of inspiring tales with ‘Shine On.’ With a never-say-die attitude, witness Captain Richard Philips (Tom Hanks) negotiate Somali pirates to save countless lives on his ship in the film Captain Philips. Discover the story of New Zealander Burt Munro (Sir Anthony Hopkins), a motorcycle enthusiast who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle in The World’s Fastest Indian. The line-up brings many such acclaimed movies like Ali, The Aviator, Queen of Katwe, Million Dollar Arm, Moneyball and The Finest Hours.

    At the end of the day, who wouldn’t want to settle for the perfect bedtime binge. With ‘Firecrackers @ 11’, &flix brings a line-up of iconic and power-packed movies that leave you hooked. Get ready to set your foot-tapping with the street dancers from Step Up 3D, witness the CIA agent showcase the many skills up her sleeve amidst the assassination of the Russian president in Salt and catch the ultimate battle of robot in the futuristic action-drama Real Steel. The line-up also includes movies from popular franchises such as Transformers, Undisputed, Indiana Jones and many more.

    Just as the Festive line-up, &flix always offers the choicest Hollywood movies and the maximum 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. For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of cinema with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-.

    So, bring in the festive cheer with Zee English Custer, as &PrivéHD features ‘Shine On’ starting October 1, weeknights at 9PM and &flix presents ‘Firecrackers @ 11’ October 1, weeknights at 11 PM.

  • What do you do, when you find a corpse roaming your corridors? Find out as &flix premieres The Possession of Hannah Grace

    What do you do, when you find a corpse roaming your corridors? Find out as &flix premieres The Possession of Hannah Grace

    MUMBAI: Imagine if you are in a morgue working the night shift, you hear the door knock and you’re the only one on duty; creepy, right? &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, brings you yet another nail-biting horror movie. Get ready to lose all control as the channel premiers The Possession of Hannah Grace on September 22, 2019, at 1 PM and 9 PM. Directed by Diederik Van Rooijen, the movie features famous stars of television – Shay Mitchel, essays the lead role of Megan Reed, along with Three-Time People’s Choice Award winner Stana Katic, who plays the role of her best friend Lisa Roberts, and budding artists Kirby Johnson, who plays the role of Hannah Grace/ Cadaver.

    Megan is suffering from a PTSD caused by the sudden death of her colleague. After spending time in rehab, the former police officer Megan Reed accepts a job offered by her friend Lisa Roberts to work the graveyard shift in a hospital morgue. One random day, Megan Reed takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver of a girl named Hannah Grace during her shift, raising multiple questions in her mind. Post the arrival of body, Megan starts noticing paranormal activities and sets out to investigate the same. To her horror, she encounters a man trying to burn the body in the incinerator, but Megan manages to get him arrested. Soon Megan’s suspicions grow as Hannah Grace starts recovering from her injuries. Will she realize that the disfigured cadaver is possessed by a demon or not? You must watch it to find out.

  • Witness the legendary duo Detective Lowrey and Burnett on a mission! &flix is set to air the fast-paced action-comedy Bad Boys II this Sunday

    Witness the legendary duo Detective Lowrey and Burnett on a mission! &flix is set to air the fast-paced action-comedy Bad Boys II this Sunday

    MUMBAI: Two loose cannon cops from Miami PD's Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) and a Cuban drug cartel are the perfect recipe for chaos. The out of control trash talking buddies, Detective Burnett and Detective Lowrey are all set bring out the real fireworks as they investigate the flow of drugs into the city. &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, brings a story of two bad boy cops who will reunite to bring down an infamous drug lord. With a 6+ IMDB rating, Bad Boys II, will air on Sunday, September 15, at 6.15 PM on &flix. Written and Directed by Micheal Bay, Bad Boys II features two times Academy award nominee Will Smith as Detective Mike Lowrey and Martin Lawrence essaying the role of Detective Marcus Burnett.

    Staring the funny duo for the second time in the Bad Boy series, narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett have been assigned to a high-tech task force investigating the flow of drugs in Miami. Their investigation leads them to a major conspiracy involving a vicious kingpin, whose ambition is to take over the city's drug trade. On the other hand, their friendship and working relationship is threatened when Mike begins to develop feelings for Marcus' sister Syd. Will Mike and Marcus be able to separate the personal from the professional and bring this drug lord to justice?

  • Two Premieres in one day. for the love of canines! celebrate international dog day as &flix premieres A.X.L. and A Dog’s Way Home for the perfect Sunday-entertainer

    Two Premieres in one day. for the love of canines! celebrate international dog day as &flix premieres A.X.L. and A Dog’s Way Home for the perfect Sunday-entertainer

    MUMBAI: The faithful companion who’s always there by your side, especially in times of need. The best friend you've always yearned for. Nothing compares to the unbreakable bond between a man and his dog. In a lead up to International Dog Day &flix, the destination of the biggest Hollywood hits, is all set to bring a slice of this emotion alive with heart-warming stories of your favourite canines’ escapades. As part of the Flix First Premiers, these two films – A.X.L and A Dog's Way Home, will premier this Sunday, August 25, 7PM onwards. While one takes you on a 400-mile journey, the other makes you leap forth into a world with the wonders of robotics as you ask yourself – how far would you really go for your beloved canine counterpart?

    A science-fiction film that thrives on adventure, A.X.L on &flix depicts the story of a teenage boy who encounters and befriends one of the military’s most-confidential creations – a robotic dog. Code-named by the scientists who created him, A.X.L stands for Attack, Exploration, Logistics whose sole purpose is to protect the soldiers. Created with the most advanced, next-generation artificial intelligence, A.X.L in the film goes absconding due to an experiment gone wrong. As fate would have it, young Miles (Alex Neustaedter) chances upon this robotic invention who is found hiding in the desert. Soon the two build a strong connection and a beautiful camaraderie based on trust, loyalty and compassion. Pressure soon builds as the military, with the fear of this superior-tech reaching the wrong hands, is seen on a hunt to bring back A.X.L. The film features the duo in a deadly face-off with the scientists as the two go to any lengths to protect each other in an epic-adventure.  Will they survive this battle?

    ‘A lot can happen between lost and found.’ A Dog’s Way Home on &flix is the story of Bella, a young pup who grows up in the arms of her loving owner Lucas (Jonah Hauer-King) also featuring Emmy Award Winner Edward James Olmos. However, this unconditional bond is soon broken as she is separated from her beloved owner. Kept in a strange new home, miles away from Lucas, Bella soon escapes into the wilderness and prepares for a 400-mile journey to find her way back home. The film traces her spirited encounters with the many new people she meets along the way as she adds a sparkle of hope and happiness to their troubled lives. Abandoned yet motivated, will Bella finally find her way back home?

  • This Independence Day, Zee English Cluster encourages viewers to live free with ‘1947’ on &flix and ‘Privé Rise Up’ on &PrivéHD

    This Independence Day, Zee English Cluster encourages viewers to live free with ‘1947’ on &flix and ‘Privé Rise Up’ on &PrivéHD

    MUMBAI: “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,” Nelson Mandela’s hard-hitting words still hold relevance. As the nation commemorates its victory over slavery with the 73rd Year of Independence, Zee English Cluster paints our television screens in patriotism. &flix brings to you a special week-long property ‘1947’ starting Monday, August 12, weeknights at 9PM and &PrivéHD has a day-long block – ‘Privé Rise Up’ on Thursday, August 15, 11AM onwards.

    How far are you willing to go to protect what’s yours? What price are you willing to pay to seek the truth? With ‘1947’ on &flix, prepare to leap forth into the fierce battlegrounds with a power-packed line-up of movies which includes award-winning films such as Gods Of Egypt, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Fury, and The Patriot among others.

    From drug lords and international terror organizations to espionage and deadly missions; witness the action with ultimate heroes of Hollywood like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt Channing Tatum and many more. One of the most acclaimed American war films, Fury is the story of ‘Wardaddy’ (Brad Pitt), together with his five-man crew, as they embark on a life-threatening mission to attack the Nazi army. An action-spy film from the most successful franchise series, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation depicts Ethan (Tom Cruise) on a chase to take down Syndicate – a terror organization before their next attack. The exciting line-up for ‘1947’ features all of this and much more!

    Bringing stories of courage and compassion, victory and valour and the footsteps to glory – Privé Rise Up on &PrivéHD promises to leave you with a rush of inspiration. Meet the great men who fought relentlessly to free the society of all evils and feel the other side of their stories with a promising line-up of award-winning movies.

    A film set against the canvas of First World War, Steven Spielberg’s six-time Academy Award nominee, War Horse, as part of Privé Rise, depicts the unbreakable bond and loyalty between Albert and his horse Joey. Another one of Spielberg’s masterpieces, Lincoln, which depicts the quest of the greatest President in American history Abraham Lincoln to abolish slavery, bagged two Academy Awards among other nominations. The line-up also includes two other Academy Award winning movies namely Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained based on the journey of a freed slave and Mandela: A long Walk to Freedom that chronicles the life of the greatest leader in his fight against Apartheid – Nelson Mandela.

    &flix offers some of the choicest Hollywood movies and the maximum 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. For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of cinema with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-.

  • The night is dark and full of terror! Leap forth into the world of horror as &flix brings Thriller Special

    The night is dark and full of terror! Leap forth into the world of horror as &flix brings Thriller Special

    MUMBAI: “It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking from the dark. Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart,” it’s definitely not Michael Jackson who you’d see but a series of nail-biting horror movies at night. This August &flix is all set to get your adrenalin pumping with a set of nerve-wrecking movies in its new line-up – Thriller Special – airing Weeknights at 9 in August. The block is curated as a countdown to the Flix First Premiere of Escape Room on &flix. The movie was premiered earlier this year as part of the Flix First Screening.

    &flix launches Thriller Special, a well-tailored property for the fans of horror-thriller movies. The exciting line-up of movies includes high – strung titles like Flatliners, Insidious: The Last Key, Alone in The Dark 2, Evil Dead, 13 Ghosts, House At The End Of The Street and Insidious, to name a few. Urging you to leap forth into a world of suspense and thrill where the only way out is your survival instinct, you are sure to think twice before you go downstairs to grab a glass of water, in the middle of a dead silent night.

  • Trick Or Treat with Slappy’s bag of evil as &flix premiers Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

    Trick Or Treat with Slappy’s bag of evil as &flix premiers Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

    MUMBAI: Pumpkin headed scarecrows, giant spiders made of balloons, witches with glowing heads and Halloween lanterns are all set to come alive this July, as Slappy is back to wreck more havoc on Halloween. Premiering this month, as part of Flix First Premiere on &flix is “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” on Sunday, July 21 at 1PM and 9PM.  The movie will also air on &PrivéHD at 3PM. A brand-new horror comedy adventure inspired by one of the most popular children’s horror stories by author R.L Stine, Goosebumps and now its sequel, aims to retain the spookiness of the story with exceptional visual extravaganza. Directed by academy award winner Ari Devon Sandel, the film stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeremy Raymond Taylor, Madison Iseman and Caleel Harris.

    The film follows Slappy, a mischievous talking dummy from an unpublished "Goosebumps" book by R.L. Stine and the best friend pair Sonny (Jeremy Raymond Taylor) and Sam’s (Caleel Harris) adventures. Hoping to start his own family, Slappy kidnaps Sonny's mother and brings all his ghastly friends back to life – just in time for Halloween. As the sleepy town becomes overrun with monsters, witches and other mysterious creatures, can Sonny and Sam save Sonny’s mom and spoil Slappy’s plan?

  • &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.

  • Zee English cluster sets the tone for the weekend with two gripping premieres ‘Bleed For This’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ on &flix

    Zee English cluster sets the tone for the weekend with two gripping premieres ‘Bleed For This’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ on &flix

    MUMBAI: Giving up may be easy but it takes the brave to choose the difficult path. For the first time on television, &PrivéHD brings the incredibly motivating biopic ‘Bleed For This’ on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 1PM and 9PM.

    What’s more? Bringing the madness amidst a fully fractured family that goes bonkers preparing for the biggest ceremony of their lives, &flix is set to premiere the undeniably hilarious dramedy, 'Another Kind Of Wedding', this Sunday, April 7, at 9PM.

    A story of a local boxer who achieves instant stardom early on with two world title fights, ‘Bleed For This’ is far from the usual chronicles of a sportsman’s journey. With an extremely rewarding career and a terrific track-record in the ring, Vinny (Miles Teller) was at the pinnacle of his successful career. However, in a near-fatal car accident, Vinny suffers a critical neck injury and is told that he may never walk again. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the film traces Vinny’s will power to get back on his feet and re-claim his place in the ring.

    The comic-caper movie ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ revolves around a family who is far from their picture-perfect friendly façade as they all re-unite under one roof for Mathew (Jacob Tierney) and Louisa’s (Jessica Parker Kennedy) big day! However, with this comes a Pandora's box of history, secrets and demons of the past waiting to break free! In one of the most complicated love-triangles, Mathew realizes that his bride-to-be, Louisa turns out to be his brother’s ex-girlfriend! With tension between the brothers and Mathew’s separated parents making matters worse; what follows is a series of unforeseen and amusing circumstances that threatens to topple the wedding.