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  • ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to premiere on Movies Now, MNX and MN+

    ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to premiere on Movies Now, MNX and MN+

    Mumbai: Bringing the best of Hollywood blockbusters and the most anticipated film titles to television viewers in India, Movies Now, MNX and MN+ are set to bring the Indian television premiere of “Wonder Woman 1984” on 31 October at 1 p.m and 9 p.m.

    Based on one of the most loved DC Comics superheroines of all time, Wonder Woman aka Diana Prince, the film is the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe and a stand-alone sequel to 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” taking place 66 years after the events of the previous film.

    Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film features Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, Kristen Wiig as The Cheetah, Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord.

    Set in the year 1984, the film follows Diana’s life after saving the world in Wonder Woman (2017). With the memory of captain Steve Trevor, etched on her mind, Diana becomes embroiled in a sinister conspiracy of global proportions when a transparent, golden-yellow gemstone catches the eye of the power-hungry entrepreneur, Maxwell Lord. With Maxwell Lord and The Cheetah out to destroy the earth and her long-lost lover, Steve Trevor resurrected from the dead; Diana has to muster up all her strength and powers once again to save the world from evil.

    Magnifying the excitement during the days leading up to the premiere for the fans on digital media, the channels host a special social media trivia contest, which tests viewers’ knowledge about Wonder Woman through a pop quiz on Instagram stories, said the statement.

    “The contest will have three levels, wherein audience can play the first level on Movies Now, then hop on to MNX for the second level and finish the final round on MN+. Integrating the theme of the film to showcase a sneak peek into the personal lives of real-life Wonder Women, a fun Q & A reels featuring popular celebrities and news anchors is also being rolled out across the Instagram pages of the channels,” it added.

    Offering viewers a chance to express their creative side and design their version of an Indian Wonder Woman, the channels have commenced the #IndianWonderWoman contest, inviting participants to share their artwork on their SM handle. Selected winners and their sketches will be featured across the social media platforms of the channels and they will also win an eclectic mix of Wonder Woman goodies.

    On the premiere day, Movies Now will host a one-of-a-kind Watch and Win contest, where viewers have to tweet the letters they spot on TV with the hashtag #WW84Words, tagging the channel. Evoking nostalgia with some of the most memorable and iconic articles from the 80s,  MNX on 31 October will host a contest, where viewers can identify the items that will flash on the screen and tweet their answers using the hashtag #WW84Nostalgia, said the channels in a statement.

  • ‘Monster Hunter’ set for Indian television premiere on 18 July

    ‘Monster Hunter’ set for Indian television premiere on 18 July

    Mumbai: The Flix First Premiere of the biggest creature feature of 2020, “Monster Hunter” is set for 18 July, Sunday. This exclusive Indian television premiere will be available to watch in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, on &flix (12 noon and 9 pm), Zee Café (2 pm), and &PrivéHD (4 pm).

    Directed by the acclaimed fantasy and fiction hero writer Paul WS Anderson (Resident Evil franchise), “Monster Hunter” is adapted from Capcom’s best-selling game of the same name and features Hollywood’s atomic action star Milla Jovovich in the lead.

    The film follows the story of the U.S. Army Rangers group, led by Captain Natalie Artemis (Jovovich). A thunderstorm rising on the horizon thrusts Natalie and her team into an alternate universe with giant, terrifying creatures. Spiralling into a desolate act of survival, Natalie must pit her strength, skills, and abilities with her newfound friends to find a way back to her world before it’s too late. The film promises an epic watch with the perfect blend of mystics and mystery.

    As a bonus, two of the internet’s biggest sensations in the space of gaming and entertainment, José Covaco and Zerxes Wadia AKA AfroBawa join hands for the very first time to bring audiences an online live stream gaming experience of the film with exciting giveaways on 14 July. Furthermore, a monstrous surprise awaits ten lucky winners in the contest that runs till 25 July.

    For fans looking forward to scenes of gruesome and grotesque depictions of aboriginal creatures from the past, “Monster Hunter” brings to life all those hidden elements and more.

  • ‘50 Shades Darker’ marks its Indian Television Premiere on MNX

    ‘50 Shades Darker’ marks its Indian Television Premiere on MNX

    MUMBAI: MNX, Hollywood’s Wildchild and the preferred choice of the new age Indians is all set to bring to its viewers the Indian Television Premiere of American romantic drama, ‘50 Shades Darker’ on July 28, 2019 at 1pm & 9pm on the channel. With its distinct content library, MNX resonates with the youth through its stylish, edgy, fast-paced, new-age and premium content, offering its viewers an immersive movie viewing experience with the best of Hollywood film franchises and smash hits. 

    Directed by James Foley, based on E. L. James's 2012 novel of the same name, ‘50 Shades Darker’ is the second film in the Fifty Shades film trilogy that dives deeper into Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey’s (Jamie Dornan) world. The grittier and more sensual version picks up from its prequel, takeing us through the whirlwind relationship of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. When a wounded Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) tries to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian's past start to circle them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together. The story unfolds to keep one on the edge of their seat, wondering what will happen next. 

  • &Privé HD rings in the new year with the Indian television premiere of the gripping crime drama ‘The Infiltrator’

    &Privé HD rings in the new year with the Indian television premiere of the gripping crime drama ‘The Infiltrator’

    MUMBAI: &Privé HD, the newest destination for nuanced cinema, is all set to bring the Indian television premiere of the movie, ‘The Infiltrator’ on 31st December at 1:00pm and 9:00pm. The film is directed by Brad Furman and stars acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger and John Leguizamo amongst others.

    The crime drama is based on the autobiography of the same name by Robert Mazur, a U.S. Customs special agent, who in the 1986 helped bring down the narcotics empire of infamous kingpin Pablo Escobar’s money-laundering organization. Despite specializing in deep undercover assignments, Mazur (Cranston) is faced with his most challenging assignment yet, as he goes undercover as a corrupt businessman alongside Kathy Ertz (Kruger) and Emir Abreu (Leguizamo) to bring down the notorious drug lord.

    Gripping and elevated by Cranston’s superb central performance, the film creates enthralling suspense on what undercover agents do while trying to keep their soul meticulously under wraps.

  • Watch the exclusive Indian Television premiere of Tai Chi Zero on MOVIES NOW!

    Watch the exclusive Indian Television premiere of Tai Chi Zero on MOVIES NOW!

    MUMBAI: Kung Fu, Karate, Kick boxing, you have seen it all on MOVIES NOW and now be the first to witness Tai Chi! This December, the channel brings Hollywood fans the exclusive premiere of the biggest wildest and toughest shaolin movie-Tai Chi Zero!

    If the pace & speed of Karate awestruck you, Tai Chi will get your heart pumping like never before! If the immaculate strikes of Kung Fu defeated the bad guys, Tai Chi will shred them apart! With its frisky camerawork, eclectic scenario and playful stylization, the Chinese period action romp Tai Chi Zero is an impressive package. Catch this quick deadly art form on MOVIES NOW for the first time as it showcases on Indian Television.

    Lu Chan, passionate to learn the fighting style Tai Chi arrives at the legendary Chen Village but learns this form is taught only to the locals. Watch his action packed journey when he accepts their challenge to a series of fights! Will the villagers be successful in discouraging him from learning the form or will Lu Chan win them over? Sit tight to know his fate on the 28th of December at 9pm only on MOVIES NOW!

    Visually exuberant, the film was appreciated for its effects, set design and overall look. The hit went on to become the official selection for the Venice Film Festival 2012, Toronto Film Festival 2012, Busan Film Festival 2012 and won awards for the Best Action Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Set Design and Best Visual Effects in the Hong Kong Film Awards 2012.
    Directed by Stephen Fung, the film became widely popular and known for its unique and revolutionary fighting style. Don’t miss this pulsating blockbuster exclusively on MOVIES NOW on the 28th of December at 9pm!