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  • Amazon miniTV to provide mega entertainment with Hollywood shows dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil under one roof

    Amazon miniTV to provide mega entertainment with Hollywood shows dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil under one roof

    Mumbai:  – Entertainment is soaring high with Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service is bringing in the top international shows dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on “miniTV Imported”. From fantasy, and supernatural drama to sci-fi action and magical thriller, Amazon miniTV has launched an entire library that boasts international shows and movies. After showcasing popular K-dramas and giving us a glimpse into Korean culture, the streaming service is expanding its horizon with entertainment from all cultural corners of the world at the fingertips of viewers in their own language for free.

    Announcing the exciting news, Amazon miniTV gave out a glimpse of the captivating list of global movies, which will enchant Hollywood movie buffs.  Whether it is a romantic-dance anthology, fantasy-filled action, or the love story of Vampires, the streaming service has launched its first set of movies for free. The slate guarantees entertainment with a cinematic extravaganza for every cinephile, which includes RED, Now You See Me (1 and 2), The Last Witch Hunter, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Robin Hood, P2, War, Sahara and Bangkok Dangerous, all dubbed in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. In addition to this, Amazon miniTV has included fan-favorites such as the Twilight saga, Lionsgate’s popular The Hunger Games franchise including The Hunger Games 1 and The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire; Step Up and Step-up 2: The Streets dubbed in Hindi.

    Sharing his delight on the content offerings, Amazon miniTV content head Amogh Dusad said, “With an ever-growing slate of titles from all over the globe, Amazon miniTV strives to bring global entertainment with a touch of Indian flavour. After the tremendous response to the Hindi-dubbed K-Dramas, we are elated to add International movies to the offering and expand our content library with these International titles. We will constantly diversify our offering by adding more titles in our endevaour to keep India entertained.”

    Lionsgate VP licensing & content partnerships Gayathiri Guliani shared, “With the growth in internet penetration, the barriers to watching global content are gone, and the audience is keen to explore alluring storylines and engaging content from across the world. At Lionsgate, we have always received a phenomenal response to our titles across Indian audiences, and through our collaboration with Amazon miniTV, we are excited to take the next leg and reach out to a wider audience with The Hunger Games franchise in a language close to home. This big venture of Amazon miniTV will break language barriers and help bridge the gap between local audience and international content.”

    Experience captivating storylines, star-studded casts, bang-on cinematography, and Hollywood flicks with an Indian essence on Amazon miniTV. The international shows are streaming in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, exclusively on ‘Amazon miniTV Imported’ for free within Amazon’s shopping app, on Fire TV, and on Play Store.

  • Essel Vision bags distribution rights of Lionsgate’s ‘The Last Witch Hunter’

    Essel Vision bags distribution rights of Lionsgate’s ‘The Last Witch Hunter’

    MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited’s (Zeel) content studio, Essel Vision Productions has acquired the distribution and marketing rights of Lionsgate’s supernatural thriller The Last Witch Hunter starring Vin Diesel.

     

    Essel Vision recently revealed the first look of the movie to moviegoers in India.

     

    The company will release the film in theatres across India a day prior to its worldwide release on Thursday, 22 October, 2015. The Last Witch Hunter features an ensemble cast led by Diesel, Academy Award-winning Michael Caine and Rose Leslie, widely acclaimed for her role as Ygritte in the blockbuster series Game of Thrones. The film is directed by Breck Eisner.

     

    Essel Vision Studio business head Akash Chawla said, “We’re always looking to collaborate with the most successful content companies in the world as well as to give new filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work. Following our successful ventures into television, short form content, Bollywood, regional cinema and music, our exclusive deal with global content leader Lionsgate to handle all the marketing and distribution of The Last Witch Hunter in India cements our leadership in handling Hollywood blockbusters as well.”

     

    “Vin Diesel is one of the biggest action heroes on the planet. Following the record-breaking success of Furious 7, his next film is breathlessly anticipated by his fans here in India and around the world. Today’s sneak peek marks the first step in our innovative and aggressive marketing campaign to ensure that the film receives the mammoth reception it deserves,” added Chawla. 

     

    “The Last Witch Hunter showcases action superstar Vin Diesel at his exciting best, and we’re delighted to partner with our friends at Zee Entertainment to bring his latest thriller to Indian moviegoers,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-chairs Patrick Wachsberger and Rob Friedman.

     

    “The large and fast-growing Indian marketplace offers tremendous opportunities. With their marketing prowess and distribution expertise, Zee Entertainment is the right partner, The Last Witch Hunter is the right film and Vin Diesel is the right superstar to help us conquer the box office there,” they said.

     

    Essel Vision will also make its foray into Hindi motion pictures in October with the release of Jazbaa, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, which is being directed by Sanjay Gupta.