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Star Movies presents TV premiere of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
MUMBAI: Sometimes even the best is not good enough. Sometimes even a hero might fall. When the world faces total annihilation at the hands of one incredibly powerful foe, it’s time to assemble all against one. The devious Ultron wants to break earth’s mightiest superheroes, but together they will stand tall against all odds and with the help of every movie lover in India they will look to prevail on Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron on 24 April at 1 pm and 9 pm only on Star Movies.
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For the showcase of one of biggest superhero blockbusters of all time, a film that grossed over 1.4 billion USD worldwide, the Star Movies team created an avalanche of Superhero showdown with one single focus join the Marvel’s Avengers and defeat Ultron!
For a blockbuster of this scale, movies marketing needs to set benchmarks that the industry has not seen before. That’s exactly what the marketing blitzkrieg by Star Movies is going achieved on 20 and 21 April at the Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel. Life Sized figurines of the Hulk, Captain America, Thor and Iron Man were flown down to India to create the spectacular scene of the movie where the 4 super heroes fight the mighty Ultron. Fans of the franchise came in huge numbers to get a picture with their favorite super hero. Singer and Radio personality Mihir Joshi came in amongst huge numbers waiting to see one of their favorite singers support his favorite avenger. Mihir Joshi came dressed for the occasion in a casual jeans and a black avenger’s t shirt. Amidst a huge roar came one of the music industry’s most famous personalities Shibani Kashyap. It came in as a surprise that she was a huge fan of Captain America and she quoted that she couldn’t wait to watch the movie on Sunday.
A high decibel omnipresent Outdoor messaging was set across India that urges all fans to assemble against Ultron. To support this spectacular campaign, branding and partnerships in Gold’s Gym outlets, Crossword Bookstores, Café Coffee Day and PVR Cinemas were set up across India. The radio campaign boomed with the voice of superheroes announcing the date when all the Avengers will assemble against their one foe.
Social media is already abuzz with fans gearing up to join their favourite superheroes. There has been non-stop social media conversations leading up to the premiere that will unleash the fans on Ultron by forming the biggest army on social media with #AvengersOnStarMovies on 24 April 1 pm and 9 pm.
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron does not have an equal and Star Movies has certainly set a new benchmark in movie marketing with an unprecedented plethora of high-octane initiatives that are befitting to a movie of this stature.
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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.
