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  • McDonald’s India announces partnership with ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

    McDonald’s India announces partnership with ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

    Mumbai: Ahead of the theatrical release of the new Illumination film, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ (in theatres 1 July 2022), fast food chain McDonald’s India West and South – owned and operated by Westlife Development — has just introduced new Minion-themed banana desserts and milkshake that fans of the franchise are sure to love. You can now choose from a range of Minions-themed banana caramel desserts, including banana caramel flurry, banana caramel sundae, and the banana caramel milkshake at any McDonald’s restaurant in West and South India.

    Speaking on the launch of the new ‘Minions’-themed desserts and milkshakes at McDonald’s, the company’s India West and South marketing and communications director Arvind RP said, “Movies and McDonald’s are best enjoyed with family and friends. Through the launch of these new Minions-themed products on our menu, we want to give our consumers, especially the tens of millions of Minions fans, one more reason to make McDonald’s their preferred choice for all things fun and memorable.  We hope all our consumers make the most of this limited time offering across our restaurants in West and South India.”

    The new ‘Minions’-themed products are available for dine-in at McDonald’s and through delivery, takeout, drive-thru, and on the go on the McDelivery app. Customers can also enjoy various offers on these products on the McDonald’s app.

  • McDonald’s India – north & east launches specially curated minions menu

    McDonald’s India – north & east launches specially curated minions menu

    MUMBAI: McDonald’s has announced that it is introducing ‘the largest-ever collection of minions toys’ across its north and east India outlets, starting 2 July.

    With every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal, customers will receive a minion collectible packed in a capsule available in 36 different designs. Select minions will have a special golden collectible, the brand said. To celebrate the minions’ favorite food, “BA-NA-NA,” customers can enjoy a variety of banana flavoured across the range of minions-special desserts in a limited time offer, it added.

    “Minions are likable, enigmatic, and most importantly relevant given their global mass appeal. We are excited to bring fun and excitement this summer to our guests. We are sure that the minions range of toys and the minions-special menu items will provide an ultimate fun experience to our esteemed customers,” said McDonald’s India – north and east chief operating officer Rajeev Ranjan. Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. operates McDonald’s restaurants in north and east India.

    The customers will be able to order the new offerings through the McDonald’s App, in-store, at the drive-thru’s, or via McDelivery.

  • MSM inks multi-year film content deal with NBCUniversal for Pix

    MSM inks multi-year film content deal with NBCUniversal for Pix

    MUMBAI: Multi Screen Media (MSM) has entered into a multi-year content partnership with NBC Universal International Distribution.

     

    As a result of this agreement, MSM’s English movie channel Sony Pix will now have access to Universal Pictures’ new US theatrical release. 

     

    Multi Screen Media CEO NP Singh said, “We always strive to get top quality content for our viewers. With access to Universal’s movie titles, we have put ourselves in a position to get the best movies that Hollywood has to offer. I am confident that with this deal, viewer needs will be well-met and their enhanced movie experience will steadily increase viewer loyalty to Sony Pix – our English movie channel.”

     

    NBC Universal has had a landmark year in 2015 and is the first studio ever to have three films namely Minions, Jurassic World and Fast & Furious 7 each cross over the $1 billion mark in the worldwide box office in a single year.

     

    The studio also recently passed the $5.53 billion mark at the worldwide box office, breaking the record for highest-grossing year – ever – for a studio in industry history. The current worldwide total to date is an unprecedented $6.38 billion.

     

    This strategic multi-year deal will give Sony Pix access to Universal’s latest movie releases such as Fast & Furious 7, Jurassic World, Ted 2, Pitch Perfect 2 and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions, as well as the first installment in the studio’s various blockbuster franchises such as Jurassic Park, The Mummy, The Fast & Furious, The Hulk and Despicable Me.

     

    Sony Pix will also provide viewers with access to other hit films from the studio such as Gladiator, the first three films in the Rambo franchise, King Kong, Schindler’s List, Ted and Notting Hill amongst others.

     

    Sony Pix EVP and business head Saurabh Yagnik added, “Sony PIX is on a strong growth path and our objective is to consistently operate in the top two slots of the category. We strive to keep our audience amazed with investment in the right content and continuously innovate to break clutter. We have been aggressively strengthening our library through the right investments and our existing long-term deals with Sony Pictures Entertainment, MGM and Lionsgate have been successful. Now, our association with NBCUniversal is another step in consolidating our leadership position.”

     

    NBC Universal International Distribution & Networks president Belinda Menendez  said, “With one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, we see tremendous growth potential in India and this deal reinforces how important this market is to NBC Universal. Further, we have always had a wonderful relationship with MSM/Sony PIX and are thrilled to partner with them to expand our reach in India and bring Universal’s new blockbuster hits and beloved library titles to their viewers in India.”

  • Movies Now to give viewers a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios

    Movies Now to give viewers a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios

    MUMBAI: Hollywood movie channel, Movies Now – is all set to regale and offer viewers a visit to the dream destination — Singapore — and a trip to its iconic Universal Studios!

     

    The viewers have to tune into Movies Now at 7pm daily, this week and participate in an on-going contest. During the telecast of the movie, they have to watch out for the Minions Contest Promo where a special number will be flashed. To enter the contest they simply have to give a missed call on the number, post which they will have to answer a question and one lucky winner will win an all-expense paid trip for two to Singapore for 3 Days and 4 Nights with a VIP access pass to Universal Studios to meet the adorable Minions!

     

    The Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda-directed Minions has been awaited by millions round the globe and stars Coffin and Sandra Bullock among others. Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. Until Kevin comes up with a plan, accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob; he sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.

  • Krrish 3 launches Facebook Stickers

    Krrish 3 launches Facebook Stickers

    MUMBAI: India’s homegrown superhero Krrish is making leaps and bounds and attaining a cult status across the board with his exciting and engaging promotions for the forthcoming film Krrish 3. The latest is the collection of Facebook Stickers, a special set of emoticons which will make chatting with friends on Facebook even more fun. This is part of the digital marketing campaign for Krrish 3 spearheaded by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. The Krrish characters join a league of international favorites including the ‘Minions’ from Despicable Me 2 and ‘Snoopy’ from Peanuts.

     

    The Krrish 3 stickers include common expressions and activities people use every day like happy, sad, drinking coffee, working late or partying with friends. Each emotion has been created with one of the three central characters – Krrish (HrithikRoshan), Kaya (KanganaRanaut) and Kaal (Vivek Oberoi). The emoticons also include special phrases like ‘I Love You’, ‘Call Me’ and very special ‘Krrish- The Protector’ sticker. These sticker packs will be made available for free in all regions, on the Messenger and Facebook
    apps for both web and mobile.

     

    Hungama Digital Media Entertainment MD and CEO Neeraj Roy said, “The promotions for Krrish 3 have a massive digital footprint right from the word go, with the worldwide first look and poster launch via a Facebook chat. With the world constantly connected via mobile internet and a social media becoming integral mode of communication, our endeavor is to make Krrish an integral part of your daily interactions.”

     

    Some of the iconic stickers on Facebook include the Minions from Despicable Me 2 and Snoopy- the famous Peanuts character. Hungama Digital Media entertainment is the digital partner for Krrish 3. In the coming weeks, Hungama a digital blitzkrieg around Krrish 3 with the launch of a game, a karaoke app and an augmented reality campaign that can be experienced around high footfall locations in India.

     

    Speaking on the launch of the Krrish 3 Facebook stickers, superstar Hrithik Roshan said, “Here’s presenting yet another digital innovation from the team of Krrish 3. To add more life and fun to your conversation, we’ve come up with these exciting new Krrish 3 stickers. You can now tease your friends, fight with them or challenge them in your chats.”

  • Sandra Bullock to play Scarlet Overkill in Minions

    Sandra Bullock to play Scarlet Overkill in Minions

    MUMBAI: Sandra Bullock is all set to voice villain Scarlet Overkill in Universal Pictures‘ animated spin-off of 2010 film Despicable Me titled Minions that follows the yellow henchmen from Despicable Me on their quest for a new leader in the 1960s.

    The actress will play the evil antagonist Scarlet Overkill, who is described as “Audrey Hepburn-like” and driven by world domination.

    The film will establish the history of the yellow henchmen who have existed since the beginning of time and follow their journey in the 1960s to find a new evil master after they have destroyed all of the bad guys who were previously a threat.

    Minions is to be directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balfa and produced by Janet Healy and Chris Meledandri with Chris Renaud serving as executive producer.

    The film has been scheduled for a December 2014 release.

    Incidentally, this July will see the release of Despicable Me 2 that stars Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews and Will Arnett returning to voice their characters. New additions that have been added include Steve Carrell, Kristen Wiig and Al Pacino.