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  • Witness The Past Collide With The Present In ‘After The Wedding’ Premiering On &PrivéHD

    Witness The Past Collide With The Present In ‘After The Wedding’ Premiering On &PrivéHD

    Every mystery begins with a secret. And when the layers start to unfold, one needs to come to terms with his own reality. A story of two women with contrasting personalities who have more in common than what meets the eye, &PrivéHD is set to premiere ‘After The Wedding.’ The latest family-drama to air as part of the channel’s marquee property Privé Premiere is an intense tearjerker that is sure to make you ponder on those hard-hitting questions of life this Saturday, July 11, at 1 PM and 9 PM. Starring two powerhouse performers – the Academy Award-nominees Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams, the film centres around poverty and philanthropy under the garb of hidden secrets from the past that form the crux of the story.

    Driven, docile and devoted, Isabel (Michelle Williams) commits her life to running an orphanage in the interiors of Calcutta, India. Barely making ends meet, a silver lining of hope appears when a potential donor from New York expresses interests. However, the prospect of a generous donation by benefactor, Theresa (Julianne Moore), comes with a special request for Isabel to take the trip to New York. Thus, opens a Pandora’s box of secrets and stories buried for many years. Theresa, a multi-millionaire media mogul meets with the tranquil Isabel in a glossy New York sky-scraper, insisting her to attend a family wedding. What follows is a revelation that upends the lives of both women.

    After back-to-back Privé Premieres of acclaimed movies such as ‘Overcomer’, ‘Ode To Joy’ and ‘Brian Banks’, the premium destination of nuanced cinema returns with yet another cinematic delight in July with ‘After The Wedding.’ With appearances only skin deep, what is it the hides beneath cordial smiles and friendly encounters? What stands between Isabel and her hope for a better tomorrow for the orphans?

    Unfold the mystery in this edge-of-seat drama with the Privé Premiere of ‘After The Wedding’ this Saturday July 11, at 1 PM and 9 PM only on &PrivéHD

  • This July, Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of amazing stories with Privé Collection on &PrivéHD

    This July, Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of amazing stories with Privé Collection on &PrivéHD

    Be it true love, ghosts, football, killing – you name it and the collection has it all! Here’s an exciting, tragic, creepy, action-packed and funny assortment of tales like no other! From fearless action sequences to epic adventures or maybe a cheerful animation to something hysterically funny, we have you covered in every genre and for your every need. &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema brings to your very step an opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of amazing stories with Privé Collection airing weeknights at 9.  Keep yourself engrossed with our list of amazing award-winning movies in the very comfort of your home all at a press of a single button.

    `This July, &PrivéHD gives you the key to unlock the ultimate realm of limitless imagination by experiencing a taste of everything that is good. Expect the unexpected with exceptional titles brimming with awesome heroic battles in Django Unchained, Ghostbusters, Charlie's Angels, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and White House Down. The channel also brings to you light-hearted features to cheer up your day with Academy award-winning movies, The Adventures Of Tintin, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Ratatouille and Stuart Little among others.

    For all that you desire, &PrivéHD brings to you a little of everything with ‘Privé Collection’ starting Wednesday, July 1 2020, weeknights at 9 only on &PrivéHD

  • Science Fiction Noteworthy Novelist Orson Scott’s Ender’s Game Airing On &PrivéHD

    Science Fiction Noteworthy Novelist Orson Scott’s Ender’s Game Airing On &PrivéHD

    In this futuristic thriller of an extra-terrestrial invasion over mankind, humanity’s grasp over what is left, lies in the hands of gifted children where strength lies in mind over matter. Featuring yet another tale of unforeseen escapades and fantastical journeys, &PrivéHD, is set to air ‘Ender’s Game’ on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 9 PM. Based on the best-selling and award-winning novel, the film is a doorway for the ‘Journeys Beyond’ – an ongoing property on the premium destination for nuanced cinema.

    Child prodigy and cadet in the international fleet, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) draws the attention of Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and Major Gwen Anderson (Viola Davis) based on his aptitude in simulated space combat. Similar cadets like Ender are put in rigorous simulations games to devise new battle strategies for an upcoming battle between two races. Impressed by Ender’s tactful strategies that have never been witnessed before, he soon climbs the rank to steer his own fleet pitting him against an enemy he has never come across before. Testing his limits and putting his wits on the line, decisive action is what could possibly make or break the final solution to humanity’s war for existence.

    Academy Award winning director Gavin Hood brings you an inter-galactic battle like never before as ‘Ender’s Game’ premieres on &PrivéHD this Friday, May 29, 2020 at 9 PM

     

  • Is she truly worth ‘falling’ head over heels with?  The heart-warming romantic comedy ‘Ode to Joy’ premieres on &PrivéHD

    Is she truly worth ‘falling’ head over heels with? The heart-warming romantic comedy ‘Ode to Joy’ premieres on &PrivéHD

    Based on a true story comes an inspiringly beautiful tale of how it hurts to take a pass at life’s simple joys. All it takes is the right woman to make you feel like a different person but having to give up true love or rather face your biggest weakness can be the hardest choice to make. For the first time on Indian television, &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, is set to premiere ‘Ode to Joy’ on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 1 PM and 9 PM.

    The film features Emmy award winning director-actor duo Jason Winer and Martin freeman as they take you on a journey of highs and low through the life of Charlie.  Available with the Zee Prime English HD Pack, the channel brings to you a unique intertwined tale of the misadventures of a man with a self-sabotaging biology and an overzealous woman.

    Charlie (Martin Freeman), a kind-hearted yet reclusive Brooklyn based shy librarian suffers from a form of narcolepsy that causes him to collapse like dead weight at the sudden exertion of strong sentiments like joy and happiness. This causes him to lead a sedentary lifestyle sans emotion while passing through a monotonous journey with each passing day. He does whatever it takes, from avoiding cute dogs to thinking sad thoughts and reading depressing books to stay awake throughout his routine tasks. But life throws him a curveball when the over enthusiast and gorgeous Francesca (Morena Baccarin) comes along turning his life upside down.

    Will Charlie finally have his ‘happily ever after’?

    Jason Winer takes you on a humorous journey based on a true story as &PrivéHD premieres ‘Ode to Joy’ on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 1 PM and 9 PM

  • &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The Tomorrow Man’ on 28 March

    &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The Tomorrow Man’ on 28 March

    MUMBAI: A man obsessed with the future, a woman trapped by the past and a chance to embrace the present! Here’s a story of Ed and Ronnie – two eccentric souls stuck in ‘the wrong side of 60s’ whose lives intertwine in ‘The Tomorrow Man.’ Feel the other side of the story of two stark opposites as &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, premieres this romantic drama on Saturday, March 29, 2020 at 1PM and 9PM. Available with the Zee Prime English HD Pack, the channel encourages viewers to break-free from your inner inhibitions and live in present with the Privé Premiere of ‘The Tomorrow Man’.

    Written and directed by Noble Jones in his debut feature, ‘The Tomorrow Man’ features two seasoned actors in lead roles – the two-time Academy Award-nominee John Lithgow and the Golden Globe-nominee Blythe Danner. The endearing film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, garnered positive reviews for the heart-warming performances and its atypical plotline.

    The movie revolves around the life of Ed Hemsler – a retired and divorced man who is obsessed with the apocalypse. He spends his time living a solitary life and preparing for a disaster that may never come. One fine day, he encounters Ronnie Meisner, an unconventionally attractive woman around his age who spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, the two try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other’s eccentricity.

    Will the one who dwells in the ‘tomorrow’ accept what life has to offer him ‘today’?

    This Saturday, witness a heart-warming love story of a couple in their golden years as &PrivéHD premieres ‘The Tomorrow Man’ on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 1PM and 9PM

  • This International Day of Happiness, &flix and &PrivéHD curates special day-long binges

    This International Day of Happiness, &flix and &PrivéHD curates special day-long binges

    MUMBAI: A random act of kindness, meeting your furry, four-legged friend or your relishing favorite cup of ice cream – true happiness is in the little things that make life beautiful. But not all days are sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, all you need is a gentle nudge to choose the brighter side. This International Day of Happiness, Zee English cluster encourages you to create your own sunshine and live life one smile at a time with a day-long special ‘International Happiness Day Binge’ on &flix and ‘World Happiness Day’ binge on &PrivéHD. Come Friday, March 20, 2020, it’s your time to ditch all worries and make happiness a habit with movies that make you gleam with joy starting 9AM onwards on &flix and &PrivéHD.

    A little munchkin chef, a canine Hollywood superstar or your favourite monsters on an exotic holiday – ‘International Happiness Day Binge’ on &flix brings you the best of animated-comedies that take you on a laugh riot. It’s time to shout with glee as the troupe of Angry Birds, Dory, Remy the rat and Wall-E is here to make you smile a little extra. The exciting binge includes animation-favourites such as ‘Hotel Transylvania’, ‘Ratatouille’, ‘Bolt’, ‘Wall-E’, ‘Brave’, ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’, ‘Up’ and Finding Dory airing all day long on &flix.

    Adding to the share of positive vibes is ‘World Happiness Day’ binge on &PrivéHD which features a line-up of movies that are sure to make you smile, all day long. From the Academy-award nominated Julie & Julia which depicts the beautiful story of Julia Child’s cooking journey to the heart-warming bond of three teenagers in the critically-acclaimed movie ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ and from an epic-400 mile journey in ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ to the musical dramedy around a father-daughter duo in ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ – the line-up promises to leave you with a happy glow. That’s not all! The day-long binge also includes acclaimed dramedies that lift up your mood like ‘Gloria Bell’, ‘Eight Grade’, ‘Playing It Cool’, ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ and ‘The Water Horse.’

  • &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The White Crow’ on 22 Feb

    &PrivéHD to premiere ‘The White Crow’ on 22 Feb

    MUMBAI: In 1961 Soviet Union, where artists were kept behind iron curtains, it took one man to break through the shackles and seek freedom. Rudolf Nureyev is not just any other name but a sensation from the 20th century who dared to be different. A nonconformist for his time and a ‘white crow’ for the Russians, here’s the story of the greatest male ballet dancer who stood undeterred in his quest to pursue greatness. &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, brings alive his inspiring journey with the Privé Premiere of the biographical drama ‘The White Crow’. Available with the Zee Prime English HD Pack, the channel is set to premiere the inspiring biopic on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1 PM and 9 PM.

    Directed by the Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes who also stars in the same film, the movie features debutant actor and ballet dancer Oleg Ivenko in a phenomenal performance portraying Rudolf Nureyev along with Louis Hofmann and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Soviet Union where tensions around the Cold War were rife, the film chronicles the incredible story of the talented artist in his journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to him blossoming as the legendary artist whose one decision changes his life forever.

    The film opens with a young man of just 22, as he is seen on an airplane flying from St Petersburg to Paris. Rudolf Nureyev, who is not yet the imperious figure of legend, is a member of the world-renowned Kirov Ballet Company, travelling for the first time outside the Soviet Union. Parisian life delights Nureyev and the young dancer is eager to consume all the culture, art and music the dazzling city has to offer. However, his defection to the West to pursue his passion is met with grave suspicion, ultimately leading him to be tried for treason.

    With a nail-biting stand-off at the Paris-Le Bourget, witness Rudolf Nureyev stand firm to his beliefs in the exhilarating biopic ‘The White Crow’.

  • Channels curate special line-up for Valentine’s Day

    Channels curate special line-up for Valentine’s Day

    MUMBAI: Love comes in all shapes and sizes and between all kinds of people. On Valentine’s Day, channels celebrate this love with a special programming line-up for its viewers. From Hindi movie channels to regional GECs to music channels to English movies channels, each one of them pays a tribute to a variety of love.

    Hindi movie channels

    Hindi movie channels Zee Cinema, &Pictures, Colors Cineplex and Sony MAX2 have scheduled various movies for viewers throughout the day. Sony MAX2 has curated a line-up with a wide variety of films that are iconic and commemorate some of the most memorable love stories that fans can watch. The channel will air movies from 12-28 February to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Its line-up includes titles like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge which aired on 12 February, Deewana airs on 14 February, Karan Arjun on 21 February, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare on 22 February and Heer Ranjha on 28 February.

    On 14 February, kickstarting the day with a treasure trove of heart-warming movies, &pictures with its special segment ‘Loveistaan’ will showcase the magic of new age love stories that are bordering on insanity and unimaginable passion with inconceivable limits that tests true love. From the caring husband like Laxmikant in Padman, to Madhav proving his love to his Half Girlfriend, &pictures will put together a pyaar and passion ka combination in its day long festival, 9.30 am onwards. Loveistaan: a day-long movie festival will air Padman at 9.30 am, Jabariya Jodi at 12 pm, LoveYatri at 3 pm, Kedarnath at 5.45 pm, Zero at 8 pm and Half Girlfriend at 11 pm. The channel will also air Dream Girl on 15 February at 8 pm.

    To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema has scheduled a World Television Premiere ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ at 8 pm. Colors Cineplex is doing a Loveria Festival on Valentine's Day wherein the stars of Love Aaj Kal – Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan also shot a promo. It was a weeklong movie festival and showcased popular movies like Inspector Vijay, Magadheera, Bajirao Mastani, Garam and Manmadhudhu 2 to name a few. On 14 February the channel will bring a World Television Premiere of Dove, along with titles like The Super Khiladi 2, Dangerous Khiladi 3, Gabbar is Back, and Manmadhudu 2.

    English Movie Channels

    Zee English cluster celebrates the emotion that needs to language and the feeling that makes the world go round with a special line-up of blockbuster movies curated for the day. Zee Café, &flix and &PrivéHD are each set to present a day-long binge on 14 February 2020.

    &flix brings a collection of top-rated Hollywood hits with ‘The Things You Do For Love’. The day-long binge starting 9 am, includes the biggest and most-acclaimed movies such as the Wall-E, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Passengers and the sci-fi delight A-X-L among others.

    Adding a dash of romance to the day is the exciting line-up of Valentine’s Day special movies on Zee Café. The titles include Academy Award-winning movies such as Ratatouille and Slumdog Millionnaire along with celebrated rom-coms like How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, She Is Out Of My League and Playing It Cool, 8 am onwards.

    &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema is set to turn hearts to mush as it encourages viewers to feel the love, all day long with heart-warming movies as part of ‘Love All Day’ starting 9 am onwards. The line-up includes tales that explore the unconventional and unravel the other side of love, obsession and infatuation with titles such as Juliet, Naked, The New Romantic, The Seagull among others.

    Star Movies and Star Movies HD will air The Incredibles-2; Disney's Jungle Book, Titanic and Cinderella on 14 February. Star Movies Select and Star Movies Select HD will bring The Book of Life starring Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna at 3 pm.

    Regional Channels

    Colors Bangla has a Valentine’s Day special episodes in Kanak Kakan and Chirodini Ami Je Tomar. For its viewers Zee Thirai will air a world television premiere of Yen Aalodu Seruppu Kanum at 7 pm. Zee Cinemalu will be seen running a special line-up through the day, the channel will air Lovers at 7 am, Ye Maaye Chesave at 9 am, Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam at 12 pm, Hello at 3.30 pm, Mr. Majnu at 6:30 pm and Student No.1 at 9 pm.

    Music Channels

    The music channels will play the lists of top romantic songs throughout the day on their channels but apart from that Vh1 celebrates the day of love with couples and their #SignificantThird through a special contest. The channel has also come-up with a contest where viewers can participate in fun engagement by clicking on the Instagram link

    , tag their bae, their third-wheel and tell Vh1 why he/she is the couple's ‘Significant Third’.

    On 14 February, viewers can reminisce and take a look back at 50 of the best and most romantic love songs from this decade that mesmerized everyone on – ‘Vh1 top 50 love songs of the decade’ at 12pm & 5pm.

    MTV has also released its brand films on Valentine's Day. In its newly released brand film, couples from all walks of life engage in everyday arguments and conversations, something as relatable as couples fighting over eating on the bed, or ordering food from outside, not spending enough time with each other- only to prove that problems are as necessary to love as love is to life. The film shows how fights and arguments are normal for every couple on a regular basis, in the cutest way. But in the end, no matter what happens or even if the argument reaches a crescendo, love conquers all. These tiffs give you a sneak peek into the daily lives of the couples, irrespective of any limitation.

  • This Valentine’s Day, Zee English cluster celebrates love in all its hues with three special binges!

    This Valentine’s Day, Zee English cluster celebrates love in all its hues with three special binges!

    MUMBAI: To love is to live! Nothing compares to the warm and fuzzy feeling you experience when you share a moment with your loved one. Be it an infant with the mother, a dog with his master or even a friend from miles away – love truly comes in all shapes and sizes. This Valentine’s Day, Zee English Cluster celebrates the emotion that needs to language and the feeling that makes the world go round with a special line-up of blockbuster movies curated for the day! No matter who your Valentine is, Zee English cluster has got you covered as Zee Café, &flix and &PrivéHD are each set to present a day-long binge on February 14, 2020.

    Ever wondered how a man can befriend a robot? What would you do if countless innocent lives were in the hands of a fellow passenger and you? Can two robots develop an unspoken connection? Rediscover a new meaning to love and witness the power of an unbreakable bond as &flix brings a collection of top-rated Hollywood hits with ‘The Things You Do For Love’. The day-long binge starting 9 AM, includes the biggest and most-acclaimed movies such as the IMDB 8.4-rated ‘Wall-E’, the IMDB 7.6-rated ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, the IMDB 7-rated ‘Passengers’ and the sci-fi delight A-X-L among others.

    Adding a dash of romance to the day is the exciting line-up of Valentine’s Day special movies on Zee Café. Hangout with your loved ones and spend the day reminiscing the memories that make you smile with a slew of the most exciting movies on the channel. From romance and comedy to drama and animated-adventure, the Valentine’s Day binge includes a happy mix of movies that are sure to set the tone for the day. The titles include Academy Award-winning movies such as ‘Ratatouille’ and ‘Slumdog Millionnaire’ along with celebrated rom-coms like ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’, ‘She Is Out Of My’ and ‘League Playing It Cool’, 8 AM onwards.

    What’s more? &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema, is set to turn hearts to mush as it encourages viewers to feel the love, all day long with heart-warming movies as part of ‘Love All Day’ starting 9AM onwards. The line-up includes tales that explore the unconventional and unravel the other side of love, obsession and infatuation with titles such as ‘Juliet, Naked’, ‘The New Romantic’, ‘The Seagull’ among others.

  • &PrivéHD premieres ‘Gloria Bell’ on 25 January

    &PrivéHD premieres ‘Gloria Bell’ on 25 January

    MUMBAI: From Academy Award-winning director Sebastián Lelio comes a sophisticated romantic comedy that shows love can strike at any time, relationships are never simple, and nothing can get you down as long as you keep dancing. But, there’s always another side to a story. &PrivéHD brings the premiere of the unconventional rom-com ‘Gloria Bell’ on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1 PM and 9 PM. Available with the Zee Prime English HD Pack, the channel brings a story that inspires you to never say never with breath-taking performances by Academy Award winner Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Brad Garrett, and Holland Taylor among others.

    The film revolves around Gloria (played by Moore), a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. As a mother and a woman in her 50s, Gloria seeks nothing but the best in her life. After meeting Arnold (played by Turturro) on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.

    For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of the story with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-.