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  • 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.

  • Zee Studio presents June Highlights!

    Zee Studio presents June Highlights!

    MUMBAI: This June soak up the rains in the comfort of your homes as Zee Studio brings to you the most amazing line up of movies once again.  This June Zee Studio will showcase some of the finest titles from Hollywood catering to every emotion be it comedy, adrenaline thumping feats or bold animation! Sit back; relax and choose from the widest range of films only on Zee Studio.

    The channel is all set to launch a fresh, unique property called Death by Laughter. The entity showcases everyone’s favorite action heroes gearing up to take people onboard a smashing laughter ride. Tune into the star line up of Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Vin Diesel, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta and many more as they guarantee you fall off your chair chuckling. The Hollywood star casts take center stage with movie favorites like Shanghai Knights, The Pacifier, Stop! Or my mom will shoot you, Wild Hogs and many more every Wednesday at 8 pm.

     

    In addition to comedy, Zee Studio is also showcasing Brave:  THE ONE movie you must watch on Sunday, June 22nd at 1 pm. Fans will be able to catch a repeat telecast of this Oscar winning film at 10 pm to ensure they do not miss Princess Merida (female protagonist) paving her own path in life.

     

    The channel is dedicated to bringing the best action movie line-up from Hollywood to entice its movie buffs. Premier Action is an action packed unit offered to the fantasy fight fan club. This June join Jake Gyllenhallas he conquers kingdoms in his pursuit of becoming the brave Prince of Persia. This premier action movie of the month will telecast on Sunday, 8th June at 10 pm.

    Speaking on the occasion Mr Anurag Bedi, EVP & Business Head, stated; “In our efforts to provide the best of international content to our Indian viewers we pick award winning films that appeal to the mindsets of our target audience. Our new property Death by Laughter is very unique. Also to provide an exceptional viewing experience we have Brave: The one movie you must watch and Prince of Persia for all our movie buffs out there. We are sure June will really please our audiences”

    Zee Studio is a firm believer of the statement “Hollywood on television” and that is exactly the experience fans relive. The channel is home to the biggest movies in English entertainment and viewers are offered only the best this June.

  • ‘Pulp Fiction’ anniversary at Cannes, ‘Django’ television series planned

    ‘Pulp Fiction’ anniversary at Cannes, ‘Django’ television series planned

    MUMBAI: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic, maverick director Quentin Tarantino along with the stars of Pulp Fiction, John Travolta and Uma Thurman, treated the masses to a public screening of the cult classic on the beach at Cannes. Standing on a makeshift stage in front of a giant screen, Tarantino welcomed his two actors, who, one by one, walked down a sandy aisle before flanking their Pulp Fiction director.

     

    Pulp Fiction was the winner of the 1994 Palme d’Or (Golden Palm) from a jury presided over by Clint Eastwood; Pulp Fiction had its official world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere on 19 May that year. However, although the film had been kept tightly under wraps and was screened for no one in the United States before its Cannes debut, a number of critics did get a secret sneak peek at it the night before.

     

    Prior to the screening, the cast and crew of Pulp Fiction were spot walking on the official red carpet at the Palais De Cannes and then attended a party hosted by Miramax Pictures.

     

    The Oscar-winning director told the audience at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday that he’s looking at a four-hour miniseries version of his acclaimed 2012 pre-Civil War Western Django Unchained.

     

     “I have about 90 minutes’ worth of material with Django [that] hasn’t been seen,” said Tarantino to USA Today. “My idea, frankly, is to cut together a four-hour version of Django Unchained… But I wouldn’t show it like a four-hour movie. I would cut it up into hour chapters. Like a four-part miniseries. And show it on cable television. Show it like an hour at a time, each chapter.”

     

    “We’d use all the material I have and it wouldn’t be an endurance test,” he added. “It would be a miniseries. And people love those.”

     

    Django earned a total of five Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture. It grabbed the golden statuette for Original Screenplay and Supporting Actor Christopher Waltz.

  • Fox and Paramount TV to air ‘Grease Live’ musical event in 2015

    Fox and Paramount TV to air ‘Grease Live’ musical event in 2015

    MUMBAI: Get ready to do the hand jive as Fox enrolls at Rydell High with Grease Live, a live three-hour production of the massively popular crossover musical Grease. The announcement was made by Fox Broadcasting Company chairman of entertainment Kevin Reilly and Paramount Television. Scheduled to air LIVE in 2015 and featuring a young ensemble cast, Grease Live will reintroduce the great music and timeless story to an entirely new generation.

     

    Based on the 1971 Broadway musical of the same name with book, lyrics and music by the legendary team of Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs, the 1978 hit film Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, grossed nearly $400 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing movie musical ever. 

     

    “From Broadway to film, and across generations, Grease is one of the most beloved musical stories ever told – and we can’t wait to bring it to air in a spectacular live event,” said FOX senior VP of event series Shana C. Waterman in a statement said, “Its iconic characters and addictive songs make it the perfect fit for Fox, and we’re going to give it the kind of star power and production quality to make every Sandy, Danny, Rizzo and Kenickie out there want to get up and sing along.”

     

    “It’s incredibly exciting to have one of our first major network productions be based on this universally celebrated Paramount title, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Kevin, Joe and Shana on this epic television event,” said Paramount TV president Amy Powell in the statement. “Fox’s passion for engaging audiences with bold storytelling and live musical formats make it a perfect home for this special broadcast.”

     

    Fox’s move to adapt Grease for live TV comes after National Broadcasting Company (NBC) collected massive ratings for its Sound of Music Live broadcast in December. That musical live event collected about 22 million total viewers in the US. NBC will follow Sound of Music with a live performance of Peter Pan set for 4 December in the US, reteaming with Sound of Music Live and Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

     

    In India, Raell Padamsee’s Ace Productions have been basking in glory after their recent successful production of Grease which has been a commercial success and a critical darling since its opening night.

     

    Grease Live is bound to electrify television audiences everywhere with live performances of the unforgettable Casey/Jacobs songs “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together”; as well as the iconic songs written by John Farrar, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and ”You’re the One That I Want.” The broadcast will re-imagine some of the story’s most memorable moments and characters from the T-Birds and Pink Ladies, including Danny Zuko, Rizzo and Sandy. 

  • John Travolta gets lifetime achievement award

    John Travolta gets lifetime achievement award

    Mumbai: Actor John Travolta has been conferred with a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
    The actor was honoured for his lengthy movie career at the Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland on Thursday. He was presented with the prestigious Donostia Award by his Savages‘ co-star Benicio del Toro.
    “So much energy is spent in the nullification and invalidation of other people. So if some group of people get together to pat you on the back and say good job, I‘ll take it… thank you,” Travolta said after getting the award.
    This is his second lifetime achievement award in a week.

  • John Travolta set to star in remake of The Toxic Avenger

    John Travolta set to star in remake of The Toxic Avenger

    MUMBAI: 58-year-old John Travolta is all set to play an important role in the Steve Pink-directed action comedy project that is said to be the remake of The Toxic Avenger.
    “Travolta will not play The Toxic Avenger himself but is part of the film. Pink just signed on to direct 2 other pics too,” a source said in a statement.
    Written by Pink and Daniel C Mitchell, The Toxic Avenger remake is based on the 1984 comedy horror film.

    The original film was set in Tromaville, New Jersey which was terrorized by criminals.

  • Zurich Film Festival to honour John Travolta

    Zurich Film Festival to honour John Travolta

    MUMBAI: The upcoming Zurich Film Festival will present John Travolta with a special lifetime achievement award next month.
    Travolta will be honoured with the Golden Eye for his career that has spanned five decades at the annual event in Switzerland before the premiere of his new film Savages that co-stars Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson and Blake Lively.
    Observed festival director Karl Spoerri in a statement, “We‘re excited to welcome John Travolta to Zurich to bestow him with this honour and celebrate his amazing career. We‘re gearing up for a momentous opening night.” said Karl Spoerri, festival director.
    The festival will also honour Ocean‘s Eleven producer Jerry Weintraub for his achievements.
    The festival runs from 20 to 30 September.