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  • Sony PIX to bring 50 inspiring and gripping reel stories of heroism

    Sony PIX to bring 50 inspiring and gripping reel stories of heroism

    MUMBAI: There are many real-life heroes around us and at the same time, there’s a hero in all of us. With the changing times, even the definition of heroism is changing, and keeping in line with this, Sony PIX is bringing forth 50 inspiring and gripping reel stories of heroism with the property ‘My Hero’.

    Starting 8 June, Monday to Friday at 9PM, watch some of the finest stories on bravery and resilience with movies like First Man, Gravity, Contagion, Sully, Wonder Woman and more. There’s also the Indian Television Premiere of ‘Cold Pursuit’ on 14 June at 1PM and 9PM. The film follows the lead actor Liam Neeson – a vengeful snowplow driver – who starts killing the members of a drug cartel following the murder of his son. The film was applauded for its action sequences and dark humor.

    In addition to celebrating the heroes in our lives, Sony PIX will also celebrate Father’s Day on 19 June with movies like Journey 2, Jurassic Park, Despicable Me 2, Skyscraper. All the stories have one thing in common – a brave father who goes the extra mile for his child.

    “Reel heroes have always inspired us to be more courageous in real life. So, to celebrate the reel and real heroes, Sony PIX is bringing forth ‘My Hero’ – a property which will showcase stories of heroism of all kinds, ” English Cluster, Sony Pictures Networks India English Cluster business head Tushar Shah commented.

  • Stay at home and ‘Stay Amazed’ with Sony PIX

    Stay at home and ‘Stay Amazed’ with Sony PIX

    MUMBAI: This summer, Sony PIX has got the viewers covered with an exciting line-up to drive away everyday blues. The ‘Stay at Home’ and ‘Stay Amazed’ line-up involves the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and franchises, many hunky actors and extraordinary actresses, family viewing mornings and Mega PIXathons, language option for a lot of audience’s favorite movies and twice the fun with Friday Night’s ‘Twice is Nice’ property.

    Starting with ‘Mind It!’, the multi-lingual property is back to entertain the viewers in a language of their choice. Viewers can now choose between English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for the movies airing on Sony PIX, every night at 9. Another addition to drive away the morning blues is ‘Family Viewing Mornings’. Starting 24 April at 10:30am, jump out of bed to tune-in to light-hearted, fun movies like Secret Life of Pets, Despicable Me, The Grinch and more to start your day on a happy note.

    Next off, starting 25 April, 12:30pm onwards, viewers will get to spend their afternoons binging on the biggest franchises like The Mummy, Jurassic, Fast & Furious, The Hulk, Harry Potter and more with ‘Mega PIXathon’. Last but not the least, why settle for one, when you can watch Skyscraper along with Journey 2, The Conjuring along with Conjuring 2 and Jurassic World along with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Starting 8 May, expect a double dose of everything – your favorite actors, directors, franchises and genres – with Friday Night’s ‘Twice is Nice’.

    Sony Pictures Networks India business head, English cluster, Tushar Shah said:   “With approx. 500 top-rated blockbuster titles including the biggest franchises, there’s something exciting for everyone, through the day. Stay at home and ‘Stay Amazed’, as we continue to offer a wholesome Hollywood experience to drive away the blues.” 

     

  • ‘One World: Together at Home’ global special to air on Sony PIX, AXN, SonyLIV on 19 April

    ‘One World: Together at Home’ global special to air on Sony PIX, AXN, SonyLIV on 19 April

    MUMBAI:‘One World: Together at Home’ — a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic – will air on Sony PIX and AXN on 19 April At 8 pm and will be live streamed on SonyLIV at 5.30 am with a repeat at 8 pm.

    Launched by international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the World Health Organisation, ‘One World: Together at Home’ will show unity among all people who are affected by COVID-19 and will also celebrate and support brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work on the front lines.

    Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the ‘One World: Together At Home’ broadcast special will include performances and appearances by Alicia Keys, Amy Poehler, Andrea Bocelli, Awkwafina, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Celine Dion, Chris Martin, David & Victoria Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo,  LL COOL J, Lupita Nyong’o, Maluma, Matthew McConaughey, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Smith, Shah Rukh Khan, Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, and Usher.

    ‘One World: Together at Home’ is not a telethon – it is a historic, first-of-its kind global broadcast event to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers, and to support the World Health Organization in the global fight to end COVID-19. The broadcast will feature stories from frontline healthcare workers on the COVID response, commitments from philanthropists, governments and corporations to support and equip frontline healthcare workers around the world, with masks, gowns and other vital equipment, and to local charities that provide food, shelter, and healthcare to those that need it most.

    According to both, Danish Khan – business head, Sony Entertainment Television, Studio Next and digital business and Tushar Shah – business head, English cluster, Sony Pictures Networks India, “The concert is reflective of our solidarity during this situation and an effort to applaud the bravery of the frontline workers. We are happy to collaborate with Global Citizen and convey this powerful message of One World to our viewers.”

  • Sony PIX brings back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’

    Sony PIX brings back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’

    MUMBAI: While the world celebrates back to back award nights in Hollywood, Sony PIX is bringing back ‘Hollywood’s Finest’ to recognize, applaud and celebrate the most cherished movies. The two week-long festival will serve Hollywood fans with the finest, most acclaimed and most revered Hollywood stories every night at 9 until 16th February.

    With titles ranging from over 3 decades, Hollywood’s Finest has an especially curated line-up of stellar movies with over 1200 nominations and 500 awards cumulatively to their credit. The festival has something for every Hollywood movie buff – from First Man, Interstellar and the Indian Television Premiere of ‘Boy Erased’ to Jurassic Park, Wonder Woman and King Kong.

    Additionally, to bring Hollywood closer to the movie buffs, Sony PIX has partnered with popular hangout joints The Beer Café and Hoppipola for the on-ground leg. Across 3 outlets of Hoppipola in Mumbai and Bangalore and across 13 outlets of The Beer Café in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, fans can celebrate their love for movies with a customized cocktail menu inspired by Hollywood.

    Also, fans who consider Hollywood to be their Holy Grail can visit Hoppipola and The Beer Café to be a part of ‘Hollywood’s Finest Quiz’ and ‘PIX charades’. Winners who prove their fandom stand a chance to win exclusive Hollywood collectibles. Fans can also head to Sony PIX’s social media pages for an exciting quiz which is sure to test and challenge one’s knowledge about Hollywood.

    SPN English Custer  marketing head Rohan Jain said, “Our programming and marketing efforts have helped solidify our leadership position and engage with the relevant audience. This year too, we want to continue to be at the forefront of consumer engagement via various associations on-ground and on digital platforms, strengthening Sony PIX’s stand as the go to destination for the best in Hollywood”.

  • Sony PIX promises another year of ‘Stay Amazed’

    Sony PIX promises another year of ‘Stay Amazed’

    MUMBAI: A frontrunner for many reasons, Sony PIX kept the fans engaged in 2019 with blockbuster Hollywood movies and innovative marketing and programming offerings. 2020 will be no different as movie buffs are in for another year of amazement, excitement and wonderment only on Sony PIX. In addition to premiering the biggest Hollywood blockbusters, the channel is bringing back successful properties like ‘Sony PIX Premiere Nights’, ‘Hollywood’s Finest’, ‘PIX Premiere League’ and ‘Mind It’.

    First up is the biggest on-ground Hollywood movie extravaganza, ‘Sony PIX Premiere Nights’. This is an invite-only, experiential event where viewers get to watch the premiere of the latest Hollywood movies before its theatrical release in India. The upcoming edition on 16th January will treat Sony PIX fans to the premiere of ‘Dolittle’, a much-awaited fantasy adventure starring Robert Downey Jr. This time, it will be a 7-city event – Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune – and for the first time, the movie will screen in Tamil in addition to English in Chennai.

    Next up, Sony PIX is bringing back the ultimate countdown to the most awaited night in Hollywood – Academy Awards – with the movie festival, ‘Hollywood’s Finest’. This festival recognizes and applauds the best of talent in the movie business by showcasing the finest, most acclaimed, most cherished and most revered Hollywood stories. Starting 26th January, every night at 9, this 2-week long festival has an especially curated line-up of stellar movies, ranging from over 3 decades with over 1200 nominations and 800 awards to their credit. The channel will flag off the festival with the premiere of Dunkirk on 6th January followed by Interstellar on 2nd February and Boy Erased on 9th February.

    Another popular property, ‘PIX Premiere League’ will also be back around the cricket season in Summer. With this property, Sony PIX adds to the adrenaline rush that comes with a cricket match by treating the viewers to some post-match excitement with the best of Hollywood movies every night at 11. Additionally, there’s the Indian Television Premiere of the biggest and the most acclaimed Hollywood movies like Mortal Engines, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, Secret Life of Pets 2, How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World, Yesterday and more.

    Lastly, Sony PIX will continue with ‘Mind It!’, an ongoing property where the channel gives the viewers a unique opportunity to enjoy most Hollywood blockbusters in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The offering includes the biggest Hollywood blockbusters such as The Furious Franchise, The Jurassic Franchise, The Mummy Franchise, Harry Potter Franchise, Minions, Pacific Rim: Uprising and many more. Fans of Hollywood have an exciting 2020 to forward with Sony PIX.

  • Sony PIX introduces weekday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’

    Sony PIX introduces weekday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’

    MUMBAI: Sony PIX was the first Hollywood channel to premiere a movie in multiple languages back in 2017. Post that came a long list of popular movies including Harry Potter franchise, The Matrix franchise, Skyscraper, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and more which entertained the viewers in a language of their choice.

    Building on its success, Sony PIX has launched a weekday primetime slot, starting December 9 at 9PM titled ‘Mind It!’ which will give the viewers a unique opportunity to enjoy most Hollywood blockbusters in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The offering includes the biggest Hollywood blockbusters such as The Furious Franchise, The Jurassic Franchise, The Mummy Franchise, Minions, Pacific Rim: Uprising and many more.

    Right since its inception, Sony PIX has been a pioneer in the English movie category offering the most ‘Stay Amazed’ entertainment experience to the viewers with an ever-expanding library. With ‘Mind It!’, Hollywood fans will continue to stay entertained in a local language of their choice ensuring an even more engaging and exciting experience.

    Sony Pictures Networks India English Cluster  Business Head  Tushar Shah said, "Sony PIX led the English movies category into a new horizon by localising Hollywood blockbusters. The success of this move encouraged us to introduce an everyday multilingual slot ‘Mind It!’ at primetime. As we continue to keep the viewer’s preference at the forefront, we are thrilled to provide another sought-after experience, further strengthening our ‘Stay Amazed’ proposition”.