English Entertainment
Star Movies Select HD presents ‘Films To See Before You Die’
Star Movies Select HD has been staying true to its promise of impeccable curation by showcasing the best. Star Movies sets standards of storytelling high inspiring a lot of others to try and re-invent the art of movie showcasing business.
Its commitment to curation has already resulted in bringing premieres that were never released in India, festivals that celebrated movies that brought pages to life with book adaptations. This time, its offering needs no introduction – ‘Films to See before You Die’.
Starting November 7, Monday to Friday at 9 PM; Star Movies Select HD will showcase stories that have redefined the way we understand cinema. The impact and craft of these movies are so iconic that some of them have gone on to change the very fabric of our world and how we look at it.
Can you imagine ‘Love’ in any other way than the aching feeling felt in ‘Casablanca’ or ‘Space’ as showcased by Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey?
The charismatic line-up of the festival includes some of the biggest Academy Award winning titles like – Goodfellas, 2001:A Space Odyssey, Chariots of Fire, Full Metal Jacket, Shawshank Redemption, Casablanca, As Good As it Gets, Star Wars IV: A New Hope to name a few.
Sometimes, you need to surrender yourself to the sheer brilliance of these magnificent stories told by some of the best storytellers.
English Entertainment
ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
