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  • Zee Studios International to release ‘GOLD’ in China on 13th December 2019

    Zee Studios International to release ‘GOLD’ in China on 13th December 2019

    MUMBAI: After shining bright on the global box office, Zee Studios International is all set to release this blockbuster in China on 13 th December 2019. GOLD marks Zee Studios International's fifth release in China after having successfully released films like Secret Superstar, Hindi Medium, Mom and Beyond The Clouds. Directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, GOLD becomes Excels first outing while Akshay’s fourth outing in China after Toilet:Ek Prem Katha, Padman and 2.0.

    Commenting on the movie release in China, Vibha Chopra, Head-Global Syndication & International Film Distribution, Zee Entertainment said, “Sports is one of the most successful genres in cinema and GOLD is a rare gem that won millions of hearts on its theatrical release.  The film that boasts of a powerful narrative and solid performances is now set to unravel the epic tale of Indian victory in China! It marks our fifth outing in China after the stupendous success of Secret Superstar, Hindi Medium, MOM and Beyond The Clouds and it will be third release this year after MOM and Beyond The Clouds. With Gold, we are excited to see how the diaspora reacts to a title that was appreciated globally.”

    Ritesh Sidhwani, Producer, Excel Entertainment states, “Gold is very close to our hearts and is our very first film to release in China! With Gold, not only did we collaborate with Akshay Kumar for the first time but we also forayed into the genre of sports. As filmmakers, we strongly believe that a compelling narrative like Gold should not be restricted to borders and we are truly grateful to Zee Studios International for giving this film the recognition it deserves. We are extremely excited that the film is reaching a larger audience base as ZSI is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring global viewership. Like its theatrical release, we are confident that Gold will hit the right chord with audiences in China and score big at the Box Office.”

    A period drama, set against the backdrop of the 1948 Summer Olympics, ‘Gold’ traces the incidents of India winning its first gold medal in hockey.

  • Zee Studios International unveils its 2020 slate

    Zee Studios International unveils its 2020 slate

    MUMBAI: An undisputed forerunner in overseas film distribution, Zee Studios International graced 2019 with commercially and critically acclaimed films like Manikarnika, Anandi Gopal (Marathi), Kala Shah Kala (Punjabi), Kesari, Lucifer (Malayalam), Article 15, Judgementall Hai Kya, Nerkonda Paarvai(Tamil), Surkhi Bindi (Punjabi), Dream Girl among others. This year not only Zee Studios International reinstated its position as a leader in international distribution in conventional markets but also paved the way for the industry to foray into uncharted territories, opening up new avenues for Bollywood films worldwide. 

    The company has announced its stellar line up for 2020, along with announcing distribution of Filipino titles. In response to the increasing appetite of the audience abroad for content-led cinema, Zee Studios International‘s 2020 slate comprises of some power-packed movies. The studio will end the year with a bang with the most anticipated dramedy ‘Good Newwz’ starring Akshay Kumar & Kareena Kapoor Khan slated to release during Christmas 2019, Vicky Kaushal’s horror-thriller Bhoot in February 2020, Alankrita Shrivastava’s women-oriented comedy satire ‘Dolly Kitty And These Twinkling Stars’ starring Konkana Sen Sharma and Bhumi Pednekar in February 2020 and the biopic on Gunjan Saxena – The Kargil Girl featuring Janhvi Kapoor in March 2020. Apart from this, being the only Indian distribution entity for Filipino movies, Zee Studios International is gearing up to release the most anticipated films like ‘Unforgettable’ and ‘Untrue’ across Singapore on 7th November 2019 and January 2020 respectively.

    Commenting on the robust pipeline, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Global Syndication & International Film Distribution Head Vibha Chopra said, “We had a fantastic run in 2019 and with the forthcoming line up we hope to bring a healthy mix of films that are relatable, entertaining and highly appealing to the audiences across the globe. With this slate, we aim to go beyond our regular territories and tap newer markets as well.”

    Every film released by the studio overseas has set new benchmarks for its strategic distribution. The studio has not only successfully released its movies in markets like U.K, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE/GCC but have also opened new apertures in unconventional markets like
    China, Russia, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Czech Malta, Hungary, Maldives, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan to name a few.

  • Zee Studios International to release the most anticipated films of August and September!

    Zee Studios International to release the most anticipated films of August and September!

    MUMBAI: While the second half of 2018 has just begun, Zee Studios International, leading overseas film distributor, continues growing strong and has already announced its robust slate for August and September! Having distributed hits like Raazi, Veere Di Wedding, Parmanu and Dhadak, the latter of 2018 has opened new avenues for the distributor with their venture into Foreign Language Cinema, apart from taking prominent Bollywood films to markets outside India. 

    Zee Studios International has recently distributed Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Dhadak’ and has diversified its distribution and marketing with an exciting line-up for the next two months including Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Mulk’ starring Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu, Excel Entertainment’s Akshay Kumar starrer ‘GOLD’, Arjun Rampal’s ‘Paltan’, Fahad Mustafa & Mehwish Hayat’s ‘Load Wedding’, Marathi film ‘Pushpak Vimaan’ and ‘Anandi’, Philippine Cinema including films like ‘Buy Bust’, ‘The Day After Valentine’s’ and ‘Miss Granny’.

    Alongside these films, Zee Studios International is also distributing their first Tamil comedy thriller film ‘Coco’ (also referred to as Kolamaavu Kokila). Releasing in more than 20 countries with over 200 screens, Coco will be seen in over 70 screens in USA. 

    In the past, they have distributed films like Hindi Medium, Mom, Secret Superstar, Raees, Fukrey Returns, Parmanu, Raazi, Veere Di Wedding and the recent Dhadak across markets including U.K, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE/GCC, and in unconventional markets like Russia, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Czech Malta, Hungary, Maldives Taiwan, Hong Kong and China to name a few. 

    Commenting on this development Vibha Chopra, Head – Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution, and Acquisition) said, “We at Zee Studios International are thrilled to distribute more and more films across territories, in variant languages as well as acquire worthwhile/rewarding content. We have been able to gradually shift from distributing Bollywood films to now distributing foreign films in markets outside India. Having the right team and constantly focussing our energies on content-driven films has allowed us to be able to attract as many markets while developing our traditional markets and audiences around the world”

    Having recently distributed their first ever foreign film Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story in Singapore last month, Vibha adds “We thank our partners who have helped us in distributing our films across the globe, allowing us to reach the viewers, localize our content, which in turn has helped us to customise our marketing for each territory.”