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  • Celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW’s exciting programming line-up

    Celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW’s exciting programming line-up

    With the festive season around the corner, Times Network English Entertainment Channels – Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW has announced a special programming line-up, bringing an eclectic mix of movies to  keep viewers entertained and engaged this Dussehra and Diwali. As we cope with the new norms of celebrations, the channels are keeping the festive spirits high with its best in class English entertainment and presents a perfect opportunity for the viewers to spend this festive season with their families and binge watch their all-time favourite Hollywood movies.

    Kick-starting the Dussehra season, Movies NOW and MNX brings an exciting selection of Hollywood blockbusters which will air every night at 9pm from October 16 – 25, 2020.  Celebrating the victory of good over evil, Movies NOW is all set to air Terminator 3, Star Wars, Hell Boy, Evil Dead and Venom amongst others, under its special property ‘Ten Faces of Evil’. With ‘X-Terminators’, MNX will air super hits like Daredevil, Equalizer II, Hollowman and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning amongst others.

    Gearing up for the festival of lights, Diwali, Movies NOW adds sparkle to the celebration with ‘Flash N’ Flare’, starting  October 26, every night at 9pm and will air action packed movies including Creed II, Hancock, Alpha and Spectre.  Offering viewers an electrifying experience, MNX adds to the Diwali blast with Xplosive Nights, which will air some of the unmissable Hollywood megahits including Bad Boys, Knight and Day, Hobbit and Superfly, from October 26 – November 15,2020, every night at 9pm.

    Lighting up this Diwali with the best of visual treat for the viewers, Romedy NOW brings ‘Diwali Delights’, starting November 1 – 14, 2020 every night at 9pm. The property will air some of the most wholesome Hollywood movies including Marley & Me, First Daughter, Love & Other Drugs, Down With Love, Burnt and Bride Wars.

    Get ready to watch your favourite Hollywood movies and celebrate this festive season with Movies NOW, MNX and Romedy NOW

  • Biographical comedy drama, Vice makes an Indian television premiere on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    Biographical comedy drama, Vice makes an Indian television premiere on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    MUMBAI: Delivering premium content to its viewers with Hollywood blockbusters premieres like The Girl in the Spiders Web and Creed II, Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ will simulcast another Indian television premiere, Vice, an American biographical comedy drama film this Sunday, 26 July  2020 at 1.00 pm and 9.00pm.

    Written and directed by Adam McKay, the well lauded 2018 film which received eight nominations at the 91 Academy Awards, including a Best Picture nomination and a win for Best Make-Up and Hairstyling, features Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Christian Bale, who won Golden Globes Best Actor Award for his performance as the former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in the movie. The plot of Vice revolves around Cheney who ingeniously wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that still resonate today. Later known for his extraordinary contributions, Cheney joined active administration service at the age of 25 as a staff aide to the then Governor of the state. During his service, he survived multiple heart attacks to see the United States of America through several landmark moments.

    Significant at a time when the world is pronouncing a range of opinions on the American Presidency and policies, this movie celebrates one of America’s most powerful and influential politicians. With the Vice television premiere, Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ continue their legacy of keeping its viewers connected to the biggest and best of Hollywood movies.

    Don’t forget to tune-into Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ on 26 July  2020 at 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the television premiere of Vice

  • Movies Now curates an exclusive line-up of James Bond movies with Bond Voyage

    Movies Now curates an exclusive line-up of James Bond movies with Bond Voyage

    MUMBAI: The suave super-spy that exudes uber-chic and oomph, James Bond better known as 007,  is a cult that completely redefined the “Spy Thriller” genre. Offering the best of action, adventure, fast cars, gadgets, perfectly mixed martinis and one-liners, James Bond, a cultural phenomenon, continues to entertain fans the world over. Celebrating the most iconic Hollywood movie franchise, Movies NOW, Home to Superheroes, is all set to treat its viewers with the ultimate Bond marathon with its property Bond Voyage, showcasing the best James Bond titles, a franchise exclusive to Times Network English Movie Channels (Movies Now, MNX and MN+) in India.

    Themed ‘Travel the World with James Bond’, the Bond  aficionados are set for a curated line-up of action-packed entertainment with Bond Voyage, starting from 20 July 2020, Monday to Thursday, every night at 9:00 pm only on Movies NOW. The property will feature mega-hits like Skyfall, Spectre, Die Another Day and Moonraker, Quantum Of Solace, Casino Royale, Die Another Day, The World Is Not Enough, Tomorrow Never Dies, amongst others.

    Times Network News and English Entertainment Cluster Strategy and business head president Vivek Srivastava, President said, “James Bond movies are deeply embedded in our pop culture and the Bond franchise with its timeless appeal has presented the most iconic movie character of all time. Offering an ultimate opportunity to watch all Bond movies exclusively on TV screens, I am confident that Movies NOW Bond Voyage will offer one of a kind experience for all the Bond movie aficionados.”

    Treat the Bond-buff in you all month long with Movies NOW! Watch Bond Voyage from Monday to Thursday at 9:00 pm

  • Hollywood blockbuster Creed II makes an Indian television debut on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    Hollywood blockbuster Creed II makes an Indian television debut on Movies NOW, MNX and MN+

    Cheering up movie aficionados with an action packed Hollywood ‘Blockbuster Premiere’ this weekend,  Movies Now, MNX and MN+ will premiere the American sports drama movie Creed II, for the first time ever on Indian television screen this Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1.00 pm & 9.00pm.

    A sequel to the 2015 super hit, ‘Creed’, Creed II narrates the story of newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed played by Michael B. Jordan, who under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa played by Sylvester Stallone, is training in order to defeat Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago, the powerful athlete that killed his father in the ring more than 33 years ago. Directed Steven Caple Jr. and written by Sylvester Stallone and Juel Taylor, Creed II is a celebration of faith, victory, and sportsmanship and delivers strong performances.

    A pacey narrative, a gripping storyline, power-packed action and a stellar star-cast, there is nothing about Creed II that’s not to love.

    Synonymous with best-in-class Hollywood entertainment, Movies Now, MNX and MN+ continues to bring the best of Hollywood to Indian TV screens with exclusive premieres.

    Don’t forget to tune-into Movies NOW, MNX and MN+ on June 28, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the television premiere of the much awaited Creed

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  • Movies NOW gives its viewers 100 reasons to celebrate this festive season with 100 Mania

    Movies NOW gives its viewers 100 reasons to celebrate this festive season with 100 Mania

    MUMBAI: Movies NOW, Home to Superheroes announces the 7 th  season ofits marquee property, 100 Mania. In its new season, a lineup of 100 mega blockbuster films has been curated, giving viewers #100Reasons Why they don’t want to miss the best of Hollywood titles and win unmatched prizes.

    Giving movie aficionados an immersive engagement, 100 Mania offers its viewers a lifetimeopportunity to win exciting prizes like cars, bikes, iPhones, laptops, LED TV, PlayStations and many more for 100 consecutive days. Commencing December 15, 2019, every night at 9pm, viewers can participate by watching the biggest Hollywood blockbusters featuring The Fate Of The Furious’, ‘Thor Ragnarok’, ‘The Amazing Spiderman’, ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’, ‘Cars 3’ amongst many others and answer simple questions.  Vivek Srivastava, President – Strategy and Business Head – English Entertainment Cluster, Times Network said, “100 Mania is our flagship property that has grown leaps and bounds with its consistent success over the past seasons, clocking unparalleled consumer participation. As we enter our 7 th  season, we are committed to provide our viewers 100 reasons to stay hooked to their television screens and I am confident that we will continue to delight our viewers with the biggest Hollywood titles, coupled with gratifications.” Movies NOW has rolled out an aggressive integrated marketing campaign that includes print ads across The Times Group leading dailies, digital promotions, promo playout in 353 cinema theaters across 93 cities and ambient OOH across cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
     
    Tune in to 100 Mania starting Sunday, December 15, every night at 9 pm only on Movies NOW.

  • Movies NOW, Romedy NOW and MNX celebrate Diwali with special movie line up

    Movies NOW, Romedy NOW and MNX celebrate Diwali with special movie line up

    Mumbai: Spreading the festive cheer, Times Network's English Entertainment channels, Movies NOW, Romedy NOW and MNX, has curated special properties offering wholesome entertainment to its viewers this Diwali. Showcasing best in class English entertainment, Movies Now, Romedy Now and MNX present the perfect opportunity for the viewers to spend this festive season with their families and binge watch their all-time favourite Hollywood movies.

    Oodles of entertainment is on the menu this Diwali as the all-new refreshed Romedy NOW showcases two crackling properties titled ‘Diwali Delights’ and ‘Cracker of A Film Festival’. With an eclectic mix of Hollywood titles, ‘Diwali Delights’, every Monday to Friday at 11 PM till October 28, includes an amazing line-up of movies such as, Ted 2, Love the Coopers, Burnt, Aloha, Friends with Benefits and many more. Offering a Diwali special movie marathon with ‘Cracker of A Film Festival’ on October 26 & 27 at 1 pm to 5pm, the viewers will get a chance to binge watch some of the most loved Hollywood films such as Girls Trip, Fifty Shades Darker, Jerry Maguire, Made of Honour, Sherlock Holmes and The Hero.

    Keeping the festive spirits high, MOVIES NOW with ‘Flash & Flare’, is set to bring an amazing selection of Hollywood blockbusters including, The Avengers, The Amazing Spiderman 2, The Amazing Spiderman, Guardians of Galaxy, Moana, Finding Nemo amongst others, every night at 9 pm till October 26.

    Electrifying the celebrations, MNX’s special property ‘Xplosive Nights’, promises to enthral the audiences every Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM till October 30, 2019 with the movies, Rogue One, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magnificent 7, Ghostbusters, The Emoji Movie, Bruce Almighty and many more.

    This Diwali, witness the best of English Entertainment on Romedy NOW, MOVIES NOW & MNX!

  • Times Network reduces Mirror Now MRP, launches new bouquet for English movie channels at Rs 10

    Times Network reduces Mirror Now MRP, launches new bouquet for English movie channels at Rs 10

    MUMBAI: Times Network has revised the MRP of Mirror Now and introduced a new bouquet of three channels Romedy Now, Movies Now and MNX at Rs 10.

    According to the new Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO), the broadcaster has reduced the MRP of news channel Mirror Now to Rs 0.5 from Rs 2.

    The new bouquet named "Bouquet 5" is the first English movie channel only bouquet with three channesl – Romedy Now, Movies Now and MNX at RS 10. The network now has five bouquets as offerings along with 12 channels. The other existing bouquets remain untouched with no change in rate or number of channels.

    Under the new tariff order regulations, the distributors of television channels are currently not obliged to sign the amended RIOs unless the existing signed RIO expires.

    The price change would only be visible across DPOs if and when they sign the new amended RIO once it kicks into effect. The newly amended RIO of the network will come in force from 14 September.

    Times Network had earlier in April amended its RIO to rename Times Now HD as Times Now World (HD) along with the addition of Times Now to its Bouquet 3 and Bouquet 4.

  • This Holi, enjoy ‘Colour Blast’ on Movies NOW

    This Holi, enjoy ‘Colour Blast’ on Movies NOW

    MUMBAI: Movies Now, India’s destination for Hollywood Blockbusters, announces their vibrant line up of the biggest fantasy and animation films with a special property titled ‘Colour Blast’, to celebrate Holi. The movie marathon on March 21, 2019, 9.30 am onwards, will complement the fun, festive spirit with movies engaging viewers across age groups, as they assemble with their families and friends to celebrate the day. 

    Start the day by stepping through the looking glass to join Alice and her friends on their adventurous wild-ride to the whimsical wonderland, in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’; followed by the rib-tickling comedy of ‘The Mask’ – the story of a man who suddenly discovers more power than he can handle. While the beloved ‘Minions’ make your afternoon bright and yellow, ‘Moana’ then takes you on an adventure to the cool blue waters of the Pacific. Catch the heart-warming tale of the old man and his lifelong dream in ‘Up’, before you end the day with the blockbuster musical fantasy of ‘Frozen’.

    With this stellar line- up of some of Hollywood’s most revered animation and fantasy blockbusters, Movies NOW is set to add more colour and spirit to the celebrations. 
     

  • Times Network international biz head Naveen Chandra moves on

    Times Network international biz head Naveen Chandra moves on

    MUMBAI: Times Network’s international business head Naveen Chandra has stepped down and will be serving his last day on 28 February. He confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com.

    Chandra has been associated with Times Group for over 16 years. Previous to Times Network, he worked as head, strategy and new initiatives at Times Global Broadcasting Company (TGBCL), the parent company of Times Network. He joined Radio Mirchi as executive VP and National sales director.

    Overall, he has 25 years of experience in business operations, sales and marketing across broadcast tv, radio, print, internet and digital mediums across Indian and international markets.

    Before Radio Mirchi, he worked with Sesa Seat for over a decade.

    Earlier this year, Times Network has also appointed Amitabh Biswas as head of marketing, English entertainment cluster. In his role, Amitabh will lead the brand and media strategy for the Network’s English entertainment channels (Movies Now, Romedy Now, MNX and MN+) across platforms.

  • Times Network salutes the spirit of heroism with its Republic Day movie line-up

    Times Network salutes the spirit of heroism with its Republic Day movie line-up

    MUMBAI: Times Network, India’s leading television broadcasting network, celebrates the 70th Republic Day of India by taking its viewers on a remarkable journey of valiance on its channels MOVIES NOW and MNX. Celebrating strength, valour and action, the Network’s English movie channels MOVIES NOW and MNX outlines an exclusive line-up of Hollywood blockbusters on R-Day.

    Commending the true essence of heroism and passion, Movies NOW outsets the spirit of Republic Day with its property – ‘Badge of Courage’. Starting from 9am to 9pm, the day-long movie festival will salute the daring heroes who fought evil against all odds. The festival boasts an exclusive line up of movies including ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Iron Man 3’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘London Has Fallen’, that will definitely ignite the spirit of nationalism and patriotism amongst the viewers.

    In parallel, MNX will correct the incorrect with an explosive line up of films through its latest property ‘Line of Control’ that promises to showcase the true spirit of bravery, determination and resilience that personifies a real hero. The viewers will witness the tales of champions with a marathon of movies like ‘Gladiator’, ‘Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’, ‘Robocop’, 10,000 BC and ‘The 13th Warrior’.