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  • Sicario premiering on Star Movies Select HD

    Sicario premiering on Star Movies Select HD

    MUMBAI: Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Sicario is a nail-biting drama that presents an idealistic FBI agent’s battle with her own emotions as she is introduced to a whole new world of violence and carnage along the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, as part of a clandestine black ops operation.

    Starring Academy Award Winner Benicio Del Toro and Nominee Josh Brolin, this American crime-thriller drama film is a stark tale on the escalating war against drugs as the protagonist, Emily Blunt, tries to wrestle her own demons at the cost of the greater good. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past, an idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer finds herself caught between the boundaries of what can be regarded as moral and immoral.

    Star Movies Select HD with its promise of bringing to you the finest stories, presents one of the most honest portrayals of the complexities of emotions, trust and betrayal against the backdrop of drug cartels across the US-Mexico border.

    The story features an immersive, antagonizing and anxiety building tale with terrific performances, stunning cinematography and an ominous score that promises intensely nerve-wrecking experience. It comes as no surprise that the movie was nominated for three Academy Awards in Cinematography, Sound Editing and Best Original Music Score. A riveting story that is sure to make you question if the end justifies the means – Sicario premiering on Star Movies Select HD at 9 PM on 24 December.

  • Star Movies Select HD to air ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

    Star Movies Select HD to air ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

    MUMBAI: In continuity of the Book Adaptation Festival, this week, Star Movies Select HD will be showcasing The Poseidon Adventure, an action-adventure disaster film, directed by Ronald Neame. Airing on 25 September at 3 pm, the classic is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Paul Gallic.

    The film gained the stature of being a modern classic and the foremost disaster movies everyone is a fan of. Set on a retiring ocean liner making its last voyage, The Poseidon Adventure tells the story of a New Year’s Eve celebration that gets interrupted by the sinking of a ship. The film is a high stakes story of survival and it’s no surprise why it’s such a success.

    Taglined ‘Hell, upside down’, the film was the second-biggest-grossing blockbuster at the time of its release in 1972 and introduced several elements to the disaster formula that would become standard in later films in the genre. A cult classic like no other, the film brought forth a number of death defying stunts and scenes that were way beyond its time and still applauded its tale of survival

  • Star Movies Select HD to air ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

    Star Movies Select HD to air ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

    MUMBAI: In continuity of the Book Adaptation Festival, this week, Star Movies Select HD will be showcasing The Poseidon Adventure, an action-adventure disaster film, directed by Ronald Neame. Airing on 25 September at 3 pm, the classic is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Paul Gallic.

    The film gained the stature of being a modern classic and the foremost disaster movies everyone is a fan of. Set on a retiring ocean liner making its last voyage, The Poseidon Adventure tells the story of a New Year’s Eve celebration that gets interrupted by the sinking of a ship. The film is a high stakes story of survival and it’s no surprise why it’s such a success.

    Taglined ‘Hell, upside down’, the film was the second-biggest-grossing blockbuster at the time of its release in 1972 and introduced several elements to the disaster formula that would become standard in later films in the genre. A cult classic like no other, the film brought forth a number of death defying stunts and scenes that were way beyond its time and still applauded its tale of survival

  • Star Select HD to air ‘Southpaw’ on 17 Sept

    Star Select HD to air ‘Southpaw’ on 17 Sept

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD will broadcast a film that is the true portrayal of fighting back to redemption. The television premiere of Southpaw will be held on 17 September at 9 pm. The feeling is echoed by the riveting story of Billy Hope starring Jake Gyllenhaal and acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua.

    Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife played by Rachel McAdams, an adorable daughter enacted by Oona Laurence and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) leaves him, Hope hits rock bottom. Billy enters the hardest battle of his life as he struggles with redemption and to win back the trust of those he loves.

    It’s a story of a boxing champion, who lost everything that he loved and resolves to fight back with every ounce of his strength and will to earn his life back. Southpaw dares to depict a fighter’s greatest challenger — himself.

    Artistes like Eminem, 50 Cent, Gwen Stefani and The Weekend have played a pivotal role in making Southpaw an inspiring story of hope.

    The film has also gained a lot of appreciation for its music.

  • Star Select HD to air ‘Southpaw’ on 17 Sept

    Star Select HD to air ‘Southpaw’ on 17 Sept

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD will broadcast a film that is the true portrayal of fighting back to redemption. The television premiere of Southpaw will be held on 17 September at 9 pm. The feeling is echoed by the riveting story of Billy Hope starring Jake Gyllenhaal and acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua.

    Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife played by Rachel McAdams, an adorable daughter enacted by Oona Laurence and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) leaves him, Hope hits rock bottom. Billy enters the hardest battle of his life as he struggles with redemption and to win back the trust of those he loves.

    It’s a story of a boxing champion, who lost everything that he loved and resolves to fight back with every ounce of his strength and will to earn his life back. Southpaw dares to depict a fighter’s greatest challenger — himself.

    Artistes like Eminem, 50 Cent, Gwen Stefani and The Weekend have played a pivotal role in making Southpaw an inspiring story of hope.

    The film has also gained a lot of appreciation for its music.

  • Star Movies Select HD to launch Danny DeVito Tales

    Star Movies Select HD to launch Danny DeVito Tales

    MUMBAI: Danny DeVito, a name that has been a veteran star who is always been known in Hollywood for his versatility as an actor, director and a comedian. He has been winning hearts via his perfectly made movies which have always brought imagination to reality giving a flair to thoughts and faces to characters. With successful book adaptions like Matilda and The War of the Roses, he has mastered the act of covering the genre of comedy by famously directing both films!

    This weekend, Star Movies Select HD brings fans not one, but two joyful experience to indulge into, giving the chance to witness stellar creativity, wit and entertainment. The film revolving around the 8-year old genius, Matilda continues to be a success story ever since its release and so does the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner starrer, The War of the Roses. While one plots around a young girl with wonderful psychic abilities while the other film plots around a married couple and the twist in their relationship.

    With two completely unique films to watch back to back, don’t miss the Star Movies Select HD’s Book Adaptation Festival feature of Matilda at 1pm and and The War of the Roses at 3pm on Sunday, 31st July!

  • Star Movies Select HD to launch Danny DeVito Tales

    Star Movies Select HD to launch Danny DeVito Tales

    MUMBAI: Danny DeVito, a name that has been a veteran star who is always been known in Hollywood for his versatility as an actor, director and a comedian. He has been winning hearts via his perfectly made movies which have always brought imagination to reality giving a flair to thoughts and faces to characters. With successful book adaptions like Matilda and The War of the Roses, he has mastered the act of covering the genre of comedy by famously directing both films!

    This weekend, Star Movies Select HD brings fans not one, but two joyful experience to indulge into, giving the chance to witness stellar creativity, wit and entertainment. The film revolving around the 8-year old genius, Matilda continues to be a success story ever since its release and so does the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner starrer, The War of the Roses. While one plots around a young girl with wonderful psychic abilities while the other film plots around a married couple and the twist in their relationship.

    With two completely unique films to watch back to back, don’t miss the Star Movies Select HD’s Book Adaptation Festival feature of Matilda at 1pm and and The War of the Roses at 3pm on Sunday, 31st July!

  • Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD brings its audiences the finest stories from around the world with a refreshing perspective on storytelling. Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 depiction of the classic fairytale Disney’s Cinderella is a truly magical recreation of the animated fairytale that has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Stories & fairytales have always captured everyone’s imagination and will continue to do so for aeons to come.

    The tale of Cinderella has travelled all over the world and has been translated into a number of languages and cherished by all. The film Cinderella besides its enchanting look and feel is a story of hope and persistence. It is a tale of the struggle every individual faces against all odds to rise above every difficulty.

    ‘Have courage and be kind’ a simple yet endearing advice given by Cinderella’s mother in the movie holds true even today. It is said that good things come to those who wait – the power of her courage and perseverance is weaved into a magical night that has a fairytale ending.

    Star Movies Select HD continues to give its viewers an opportunity to watch a story that will continue to mesmerize generations to come.

    Disney’s Cinderella is a masterpiece that is sure to enchant its audiences with its television premiere this Saturday, 11th June at 9pm on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD brings its audiences the finest stories from around the world with a refreshing perspective on storytelling. Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 depiction of the classic fairytale Disney’s Cinderella is a truly magical recreation of the animated fairytale that has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Stories & fairytales have always captured everyone’s imagination and will continue to do so for aeons to come.

    The tale of Cinderella has travelled all over the world and has been translated into a number of languages and cherished by all. The film Cinderella besides its enchanting look and feel is a story of hope and persistence. It is a tale of the struggle every individual faces against all odds to rise above every difficulty.

    ‘Have courage and be kind’ a simple yet endearing advice given by Cinderella’s mother in the movie holds true even today. It is said that good things come to those who wait – the power of her courage and perseverance is weaved into a magical night that has a fairytale ending.

    Star Movies Select HD continues to give its viewers an opportunity to watch a story that will continue to mesmerize generations to come.

    Disney’s Cinderella is a masterpiece that is sure to enchant its audiences with its television premiere this Saturday, 11th June at 9pm on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies & Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Fantastic Four’

    Star Movies & Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Fantastic Four’

    MUMBAI: Films have always had the power to have audiences live in a world other than their own. It seeks to be a form of a dream, an experience that showcases a life through multiple genres, be it action, romance, drama, comedy and even horror. Keeping the very same dream alive by unraveling unique stories, Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD bring forth two films that have influenced the audience in their own unique ways, the unforgettable modern classic, Whiplash and acompletely fresh perspective on the classic superhero franchise, Fantastic Four.

    Whiplash will air on 14 May at 9 pm whereas Fantastic Four will be broadcasted on 15 May at 1 pm with a repeat telecast t 9 pm. 

    On Saturday, 14 May, Star Movies Select HD brings to us an exhilarating drama from ayoung American Director Damien Chazelle – a tale that challenges the common portrayals of a relationship between a mentor andhis student. The story of Whiplash portrays the clash between the passion of a 19 year old drummer and the obsession of an eccentric mentor – Terence Fletcher. It’s no wonder that J.K. Simmons who played the conductor went on to win an Academy Award for his performance. The movie went on to win a total of 87 awards in 2015.

    On Sunday, 15 May prepare yourself to face an unstoppable force with four accidental superheroes fighting to save the Earth, on the television premiere of Fantastic Four. This story is a stark departure for one of the most popular franchise as it showcases a fresh perspective to the famed superheroes.