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  • Disney inks massive deal with Sony to stream ‘Spiderman’ & other films

    Disney inks massive deal with Sony to stream ‘Spiderman’ & other films

    NEW DELHI: After months of see-sawing and multiple rounds of negotiations, Disney has signed a deal with Sony Pictures that will allow Disney+ to stream Spiderman and other Marvel properties in the United States after they play on Netflix. Disney revealed that it will also add a significant number of Sony films to Hulu, the subscription video-on-demand service fully controlled and majority-owned by The Walt Disney Company. 

    Apart from Spiderman, Disney has also acquired streaming rights of hundreds of Sony Pictures movies including Jumanji and Hotel Transylvania. Some other movies that will be included in the deal are Marvel's Morbius, Brad Pitt's action thriller Bullet Train, and the new instalment in the Bad Boys series. 

    According to the new arrangement, Disney will be able to stream Sony movies that include Spiderman and Venom beginning 2022. After the theatrical screening, these films will be streamed on Netflix for an 18-month period and will be later streamed on Disney+ or any other Disney platforms. 

    The development comes close on the heels of Netflix inking a deal with Sony Pictures earlier this month to stream the latter’s movies after the first window of theatrical release. Similar to the Netflix deal, the new pact between Sony and Disney covers only the US market. 

    The deal between Sony Pictures and Disney was wrangled by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution head of business operations for ABC, Freeform, FX Networks, and acquisitions Chuck Saftler, and Sony Pictures Entertainment president of worldwide distribution and networks Keith Le Goy. 

    "This landmark multi-year, platform-agnostic agreement guarantees the team at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution a tremendous amount of flexibility and breadth of programming possibilities to leverage Sony’s rich slate of award-winning action and family films across our direct-to-consumer services and linear channels. This is a win for fans, who will benefit from the ability to access the very best content from two of Hollywood’s most prolific studios across a multitude of viewing platforms and experiences," said Saftler in a recent statement. 

    Keith Le Goy said, "We are thrilled to team up with Disney on delivering our titles to their viewers and subscribers. This agreement cements a key piece of our film distribution strategy, which is to maximise the value of each of our films, by making them available to consumers across all windows with a wide range of key partners.'' 

  • ‘Ab Jungle meinhoga Dangal’ with the Hindi Television Premiere of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungleon November 24th at 8pm only on &pictures

    ‘Ab Jungle meinhoga Dangal’ with the Hindi Television Premiere of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungleon November 24th at 8pm only on &pictures

    MUMBAI: Ever wonder how it feels to be inside a game and play the character you choose? In the brand-new adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the tables are turned as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji – Jumanji plays you. They'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they'll be stuck in the game forever. Directed byJake Kasdan, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring superstars like Dwayne Johnson “The Rock”, stand-up comedians Kevin Hart, Jack Black, along with Karen Gillan. &pictures, Naye India Ka Blockbuster Movie Channel is set to premiere this fantasy adventure film ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ in Hindi on Saturday, 24th November at 8pm. 

    With something appealing for every age, the movie makes for one entertaining adventure.  Packed with a series of moments that will keep you at the edge of your seats and at the same time rolling with laughter moments, Jumanji is one thrilling ride. Adding to the overall look and feel are the Hawaiian locations which provide aneye-catching backdropthroughout the movie. The thunderous beasts and spiraling helicopters swoop their way through the narrativecreating ample action sequences. 
    A larger than life adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's picture book, Jumanji is a life-altering video game where the players must survive the game and not just play it. The movie opens in the past when a teenager invariably gets pulled into the video game. Cut to present day where four high schoolers:  popular girl Bethany, stoic Martha, nerdy Spencer and football star Fridge are sent to detention to clean the basement. They stumble upon the discarded video-game system and collectively set it up. They are thrown into the game world where they turn into the avatars they chose. Spencer is transformed into superhero-sized archaeologist SmolderBravestone, Fridge is Bravestone's diminutive sidekick zoologist Moose Finbar, Martha is vixen Ruby Roundhouse, and Bethany is cartographerProfessor Shelly Overton. With only three lives to help them get through the game, they have to survive or else die for real. Here onward starts the increasingly-difficult levels where the four begin to lose their lives. They are however rescued by the missing fifth player who is Pilot Jefferson Seaplane McDonough (Nick Jonas).

  • &flix leads by telecasting the most watched premieres of 2018 – Spider-Man: Homecoming and Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle

    &flix leads by telecasting the most watched premieres of 2018 – Spider-Man: Homecoming and Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle

    MUMBAI: The two most watched English movie premieres of 2018 – Spider-Man: Homecoming and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – were telecast on &flix, the all-new destination for the most-awaited Hollywood hits. While Spiderman: Homecoming premiere garnered 254 GTVTs, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle had an adventurous run which clocked 234 GTVTs {Source: BARC | TG: 15-40 | NCCS AB | Mega Cities | Week 1-43, 2018} in its premiere telecast.

    Staying true to its proposition of #LeapForth, the channel aims to inspire viewers who want to leap beyond the ordinary. In just few months, the channel &flix has swiftly managed to come forth in terms of viewership and perception. The brand recall of the channel is also high and is growing steadily. The channel is leading the content roster with some of the best Hollywood films in its programming. This year, the channel is telecasting a premier every week. From action films to thrillers, the channel showcases the best of all genres with some of the biggest blockbusters of Hollywood including Blade Runner: 2049, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Antman, Jungle Book, The Dark Tower amongst many others. The present will soon be surpassed by yet another milestone as &flix will continue to bring the best of Hollywood to Indian television.

    The other movies that rank in the top eight most watched films were Logan (Star Movies), Kong Skull Island (HBO) and Fast and Furious 8 (Sony PIX).

  • Sony Le PLEX HD to air tribute-movies of Hollywood actors

    MUMBAI: This February, Sony Le PLEX HD will pay tribute to those well-known actors who passed away too soon into their career. From Heath Ledger to Paul Walker, Hollywood has lost some gems too early, leaving fans and critics disheartened and wanting for more. `WatchIt’s 9O’Talk themed ‘The Tribute’ will feature five great movies with a common theme for the week starting Feb. 20, 2017.

    Robin Williams is another name in the list. After playing iconic characters in movies like `Jumanji’, `Hook’ and `Mrs. Doubtfire’, he garnered a massive fan following all around the world. His death left a void in the entertainment world.

    Another shocker that came to Hollywood was when the young heart-throb Paul Walker lost his life in the tragic car accident while shooting for `Fast & Furious 7’. The remaining part of the movie had to be created with the help of VFX and body doubles.

    Other names in this tribute list include Philip Seymour Hoffman and Chris Farley. While Philip died during production of the blockbuster film `The Hunger Games –Mockingjay Part II’, Chris (known for his comic timing in Saturday Night Live) passed away leaving quite a few unfinished projects and a lot of sorrowful fans behind.

  • Party all through december with Movies Now

    Party all through december with Movies Now

    MUMBAI: This December, MOVIES NOW brings its viewers the line-up they have all been waiting for! Celebrating its third anniversary, MOVIES NOW lines-up a truly unforgettable party! From action to suspense to animation, MOVIES NOW is all set to give Hollywood enthusiasts an experience of a life time this month’s with its back-to-back hits.

    Starting the month with a bang, MOVIES NOW brings fans Blockbuster Nights starting 1st December 2013. With a stellar line-up ranging from movies that have grossed over 25 Million Dollars to 481 Million Dollars, the channel ensures it showcases only the best. Catch Salt, Rise of the Planet Apes, Kung Fu Panda and many more every Sunday at 11pm.

    If Blockbuster Nights set the mood Harry Potter- The Complete Adventure will be the mix you need to kick start your evening. Taking you through the wizard’s every battle, fight and triumph, the channel will showcase the complete adventure series of the wizard we all adore! Catch seven of the blockbusters of the iconic franchise starting 6th December, every Friday at 9pm in Harry Potter- The Complete Adventure.

    Adding to the zest and action, MOVIES NOW will bring the Indian television premiere of the biggest, paciest and slyest martial arts blockbuster of all time- Tai Chi Zero in the Movies Now Exclusiveon the 21st December at 9pm. That’s not all! The animated, lovable and hysterical hit Madagascar Escape 2 Africa will certainly get audiences grooving. Catch Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen as Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the quirky King Julien in the second installment of the Madagascar Franchise only on 28th December 2013 at 9pmas the Super Movie of the month.

    Ending the festive season and the year on a high, MOVIES NOW celebrates the last week of the year with Jingle all the day and High on 2013. Rejoicing the Christmas and New Year spirit, MOVIES NOW brings Hollywood enthusiasts the best hits for the entire family. Start the Christmas merriment with Jingle all the day featuring Baby’s Day Out, Jingle All the Way, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Jumanji and many more on the 24th and 25th December starting 9am onwards. Power-up your New Year fun with the hottest action blockbusters featuring Hangover, Final Destination, Fantastic Four – Rise of the Silver Surfer, Karate Kid and many more.