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  • Insanely Funny Yet Chillingly Dark  Watch Ryan Reynolds in an unhinged avatar as &PrivéHD premieres ‘The Voices’

    Insanely Funny Yet Chillingly Dark Watch Ryan Reynolds in an unhinged avatar as &PrivéHD premieres ‘The Voices’

    Mumbai: At every juncture in life, we’ve all wrestled with the two voices in our heads that constantly pull us in different directions. But, the real question is, who do we follow? From the multi-faceted Iranian-French director and cartoonist Marjane Satrapi comes a similar cinematic display of the dark spurs of emotions that lead us to evil temptations. &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, is set to premiere, the bizarre and twisted tale of a deranged boy-next-door with ‘The Voices’ on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 1PM and 9PM. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick and Jacki Weaver, the dark-comedy is known to have garnered multiple awards and nominations across coveted film festivals such as Festival D Cinema De Paris, Gérardmer Film Festival and Golden Trailer Awards.

    The Voices revolves around the life of Jerry (Ryan Reynolds), a seemingly normal man and an upbeat newbie at a bathtub factory. However, something about this friendly co-worker seems completely off. Turns out, Jerry is a schizophrenic who is undergoing therapy with Dr. Warren (Jacki Weaver). Having rejected his medication over a long time makes Jerry hallucinate and indulge in daily conversations with his pets ‘Mr. Whiskers’, a sadistic tabby cat and Bosco his affable dog. Their ‘voices’ influence Jerry to take on all sorts of crazy stunts. Trouble escalates in his merry life when one fine day, Jerry is turned down by his office crush. This triggers a series of sinister impulses that ultimately lead Jerry to commit a gruesome murder. But, that’s just the beginning of a disturbing turn of events waiting to unfold. With this opens a Pandora’s box of the dark underbelly and unsettling details from Jerry’s past and a series of troubling encounters that only make matters worse for Jerry. 

  • “Beyond Glory” is all set to unravel the stories of greatness, grandeur and glory of the fearless few, only on &PrivéHD

    “Beyond Glory” is all set to unravel the stories of greatness, grandeur and glory of the fearless few, only on &PrivéHD

    MUMBAI: Movies narrate stories that entertain us, inspire us, move us. Every once in a while, we come across a legendary tale of triumph, valor, sheer struggle and hardships, that not only gets our adrenaline pumping but also inspires us to achieve greatness. &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, brings its new offering Beyond Glory that tells the tales of those who are willing to go far and beyond the game, starting April 6, every Saturday at 11PM.

    Beyond Glory, a two-month long movie fiesta is all set to air movies like Concussion, Moneyball, Hands of Stone, When the Games Stands Tall, Coach Carter, World’s Fastest Indian, The Longest Yard and the Foxcatcher. These are stories based on the lives of athletes who share an inspiring journey of determination, passion, perseverance, and tears. While these stories tell a different tale every time, they also share a deeper understanding of what changed the lives of these sporting legends as they showcase their heartening jaunt. 

    Studies have time and again shown that sports have a strong emotional bond with its audiences and &PrivéHD, with this property, showcases movies which make you feel the other side of that grandeur and success. Beyond Glory is all set to take you on a scintillating ride over the next two months. From a coach building a career pathway for his kids belonging to a gangster neighbourhood; to an old man fighting to get the right parts to build world’s fastest bike. From mentoring the prisoners to bring out their best and changing their perception through sport; to the journey of a legendary coach taking a high school to an astounding 151 game winning streak, audiences will witness these great movies sharing the common moto of success, triumph and overcoming obstacles. The stakes are high to reach the top but then, the view from there, is breath-taking. All it takes is sheer determination, courage and hard work to go far beyond the game to achieve the pinnacle of success.

    Bringing some of the choicest films, dramas, news and lifestyle content for the Indian viewers, Zee Premium Cluster is truly the one-stop destination for the biggest international titles. With a powerful bouquet – Zee Prime English Pack – comprising &flix, Zee Café, LF and Wion, priced at an attractive Rs. 15/- per month, viewers are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to compelling TV series and the biggest Hollywood hits, alongside international news through Indian lens and the food and lifestyle content. That’s not all! For those who appreciate content that is compelling, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds as they enthral audience. Bringing this world of nuanced cinema, Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/- enabling more viewers to pick premium.

  • Zee English cluster sets the tone for the weekend with two gripping premieres ‘Bleed For This’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ on &flix

    Zee English cluster sets the tone for the weekend with two gripping premieres ‘Bleed For This’ on &PrivéHD and ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ on &flix

    MUMBAI: Giving up may be easy but it takes the brave to choose the difficult path. For the first time on television, &PrivéHD brings the incredibly motivating biopic ‘Bleed For This’ on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 1PM and 9PM.

    What’s more? Bringing the madness amidst a fully fractured family that goes bonkers preparing for the biggest ceremony of their lives, &flix is set to premiere the undeniably hilarious dramedy, 'Another Kind Of Wedding', this Sunday, April 7, at 9PM.

    A story of a local boxer who achieves instant stardom early on with two world title fights, ‘Bleed For This’ is far from the usual chronicles of a sportsman’s journey. With an extremely rewarding career and a terrific track-record in the ring, Vinny (Miles Teller) was at the pinnacle of his successful career. However, in a near-fatal car accident, Vinny suffers a critical neck injury and is told that he may never walk again. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the film traces Vinny’s will power to get back on his feet and re-claim his place in the ring.

    The comic-caper movie ‘Another Kind Of Wedding’ revolves around a family who is far from their picture-perfect friendly façade as they all re-unite under one roof for Mathew (Jacob Tierney) and Louisa’s (Jessica Parker Kennedy) big day! However, with this comes a Pandora's box of history, secrets and demons of the past waiting to break free! In one of the most complicated love-triangles, Mathew realizes that his bride-to-be, Louisa turns out to be his brother’s ex-girlfriend! With tension between the brothers and Mathew’s separated parents making matters worse; what follows is a series of unforeseen and amusing circumstances that threatens to topple the wedding.

  • Witness the heart-warming bond unfold in the epic-adventure movie Alpha premiering on &flix, &Privé HD and Zee Café

    Witness the heart-warming bond unfold in the epic-adventure movie Alpha premiering on &flix, &Privé HD and Zee Café

    Mumbai: Amidst the vast wilderness, the survival of the fittest truly determines life and death. But what happens when your fight for survival brings with it the dangers of the wild? Witness a young boy unleash his inner warrior and struggle as he travels through treacherous landscapes in the epic-adventure film Alpha. For the first time on television, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, is set to premiere the adventure-drama film Alpha, this Sunday, March 24, at 1PM and 9PM. The film will also be telecast as a part of Club Privè, a property of &PrivéHD on March 24, 3PM and on Zee Café at 2PM on the same day.

    Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Albert Hughes and supported by a powerful performance by Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, the film gives you a chance to #LeapForth into a world where ‘life is earned and not given’. Join a young man’s unflinching determination to a journey back home.

    Set against the backdrop of prehistoric Europe, Alpha traces the life of young Keda who is separated from his tribe during his first hunt ever. Naïve yet fearless, Keda takes it upon himself to find his way back home and unite with his family. Barely surviving alone, the poor chap encounters a life-defying attack from a pack of wolves with him barely making it through. Injured and lonely, he chances upon an abandoned and ailing wolf and reluctantly tends to him. Enemy-turned-ally, Keda soon befriends the wolf and together they meander through the caves and trek through a harsh and unforgiving landscape to make it home before winter. Will they succeed in this mission?

  • This Republic Day, &flix and &PrivéHD bring you a special movie line-up to give you the adrenaline rush like never before

    This Republic Day, &flix and &PrivéHD bring you a special movie line-up to give you the adrenaline rush like never before

    MUMBAI: For the movie buffs who want to celebrate this Republic Day their own way, Zee has an incredible line-up of films for their audience throughout the day. From a property that raises the bar, Stick to Flix will kick-start the Republic Day Binge at 11AM. For the audience who love more subdued content, &PrivéHD will premiere Thank you for your Service on Saturday, January 26 at 1PM and 9PM. &PrivéHD and &flix will be continuing its commitment on being the destination for excellent and varied cinema on TV.

    From a 90s classic, to the very best high-octane blockbusters, &flix covers all the audiences’ tastes and preferences.  Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible V will kick-start your Republic Day binge at 11AM on &flix. Oscar Award Winner Angelina Jolie will continue the line-up in the spy thriller Salt, playing a CIA agent on the run from her own government. The 90s classic Face/Off of Oscar Award Winner and Golden Globe award winner Nicolas Cage and Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winner John Travolta will take you a on action-filled ride, with a plot that is unapologetically ludicrous and intense. Eagle Eye will set the tone up with a captivating action thriller that plays on our growing fears about technology and surveillance. The movie has stars like Shia LaBeouf who played the role of Jerry Shaw and Golden Globe Nominee Michelle Monaghan who played the character of Rachel Holloman.

    For something more for our non-conformist crowd who is always on the lookout of something more than what meets the eye, &PrivéHD will be premiering Thank you for your Service at 1PM at 9PM. The film is directed by Oscar Nominee WJason Hall, a story surrounding thoughtful study of a soldier who is trying to return to civilian life after 15 months of combat in Iraq.

  • Privé Unscripted to offer thought-provoking content from BBC

    Privé Unscripted to offer thought-provoking content from BBC

    MUMBAI: ZEEL’s premium English movie channel – &PrivéHD – is all set to telecast its new offering from the BBC library- Privé Unscripted. It brings not just movies inspired by real life but life itself showcased in all its raw and unscripted glory. The content from ZEEL’s association with BBC Studios, Privé Unscripted will première on television on 21 January 2019, 11 PM onwards.

    Privé Unscripted consists of iconic stories including intriguing titles such as Weinstein: The Inside Story, Targeting Bin Laden (Featuring Barack Obama), Meet the Trumps: From Immigrant to President, Inside Obama’s White House, David Beckham – Into the Unknown and much more. Privé Unscripted will be telecast at 11 PM starting 21 January till 25 January. After that, the films will be aired every Sunday at 8 PM.

    ZEEL head – premium channels Shaurya Mehta said, “We have evaluated our audience and the tune-in they have on the channel specifically. Based on that we have built the strategy starting with week nights and then move into a weekend slot. Close to 26 per cent of the consumption on &Privé happens through biographies (film based). Currently, we have acquired over a dozen titles from BBC, but we continue to look at more titles in the coming months.”

    The content will also be available on ZEE5 on live TV basis and as for VOD there is a catch-up that will be available as well.  

    Commenting on the occasion, ZEEL CMO Prathyusha Agarwal said, “Authenticity today is a compelling need and a key driver for consumers across product categories and brand choices they make. This is a premium content; any advertiser associating with the channel is about building premium brand. The channel has a balanced ratio of male and female audience because everyone is coming at it as a nuance cinema."

    Since its launch, &Privé HD has curated 350 movies with 52 premieres including critically acclaimed and award-winning titles like Moonlight, Lion, The Post, The Imitation Game, A Beautiful Mind, The Wolf of Wall Street, Catch Me If You Can, Memoirs of a Geisha, Donnie Darko, Revolutionary Road amongst others.

    BBC Studio SVP and GM South and South East Asia Myleeta Aga said, “We’ve had a great experience working with the team at Zee. Our association with BBC First resonated with Indian audiences so well and was a huge success. We believe that quality storytelling whether drama or unscripted will always connect with audiences; immerse and entertain them. We hope to receive a great response from the viewers for our documentaries on &PrivéHD.”

    Mehta believes that with Privé Unscripted the channel has extended its relationship with BBC Studio and harnessed the power of this exceptionally thought-provoking quality content. “We are sure that the audience will embrace this new format of content,” he added.

  • Witness the awe-inspiring versatility of Tom Hanks under &PrivèHD’s ‘Side by Side’

    Witness the awe-inspiring versatility of Tom Hanks under &PrivèHD’s ‘Side by Side’

    MUMBAI: &PrivéHD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, is all set to showcase a series of distinct performances under its programming property Side by Side. Presenting the diverse performance of Two Times Oscar Award Winner, Four Times Golden Globe Award Winner and Six Times Emmy Award Winner Tom Hanks this week, the channel is all set to air Captain Phillips and The Post on January 13, 2018 on Sunday at 9 PM & 11 PM.

    The fascination with actors grows real with their ability to dramatically transform from role to role. Tom Hanks is not just the exception but also the true hero in the landscape of Hollywood. Having always been a method actor, Tom is the champion of donning roles that push his creative benchmarks.

    One can experience his magic on screen – be it playing the role of Captain Richard Phillips who is full of energy yet under constant pressure in Captain Phillip or representing a hard-driven gruff and intimidating character of Ben Bradlee, the Editor for a newspaper in Two times Oscar nominated movie  The Post. Hanks does it all – he is a best friend, he is a tough boss, he is weak yet strong being humorous at the same time.

    Feel the other side of Tom Hanks’s reel life transformation as Captain Phillips and The Post air on Sunday, January 13 at 9 PM and 11 PM only on &PrivéHD.

  • The quest to truly belong in the Universe comes alive with ‘The Space Between Us’ on &PrivèHD

    The quest to truly belong in the Universe comes alive with ‘The Space Between Us’ on &PrivèHD

    MUMBAI: If there is something that can never be fully unraveled, it’s the infinite mysteries of this Universe. For the first time on television, &Privé HD, the premium destination for nuanced cinema, is all set to premiere, The Space Between Us, the interplanetary voyage of boy who travels from Mars to discover the enchanting life on Earth, on Saturday, October 27 at 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Nominated twice in the Teen Choice Award, the film is directed by Peter Chelsom and the British-Irish actor of the year nominee, Gary Oldman, plays the role of the Scientist Nathaniel Shepherd. The film also features an excellent set of actors like Janet Montgomery and Adande 'Swoozie' Thorne playing in supporting roles.

    Shortly after arriving to help colonize Mars, an astronaut dies while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is. Thus, begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield)- an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy with an unconventional upbringing. While searching for clues about his father and the home planet he's never known, Gardner’s interest starts to grow. The urge to resolve his existence’s biggest mystery and witness the beauty of Earth begins to propagate. Excited to be in the real world first-hand after escaping from Mars, he takes off with Tulsa to explore the mysteries of where he belongs in the Universe, despite knowing the perils that Gardner’s existence will bring.