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Get set for a high-octane blockbuster November!
MOVIES NOW line-up November BOOM BOOM BLAST:- 3rd November; Sunday at 9am onwards XMEN SERIES:- Starts 9th November; Every Saturday at 11PM OCEANS SERIES: Starts 14th November Every Thursday at 11 PM SHAOLIN MASTERS:- 18th November; Monday- Thursday at 9pm MOVIES NOW EXCLUSIVE:- DEAD MAN DOWN- 23rd November; Saturday at 9pm National, October 2013: Say hello to some mind blowing blockbusters this November that will set your mind into overdrive! MOVIES NOW will not only sky rocket the holiday delight this month, but will make it impossible for fans to curb their enthusiasm!
You have seen them defend themselves, you have witnessed their flawless strikes, now see them rise to the occasion like never before! The Shaolin Masters are back and they are quicker, swifter, pacier and slicker! Watch the nimble footwork of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee, Angela Mao and many more in a breath taking movie line-up: IP Man 2, The Kick, Return of the 36th Chamber, Treasure Hunter, Drunken Master 2, Enter The Dragon, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Legend of the Red Dragon, Lady Kung Fu, Rumble in the Bronx, Shaolin Temple against Lama, The Boxers Adventures, Incredible Kung Fu Mission, Disciples of the 36th Chamber, Woman Knight on Mirror Lake and Hero. Enjoy the 16 exciting Kung-Fu flicks every Monday- Thursday at 9pm starting 18th November only on MOVIES NOW.
The channel has a special treat lined up for its viewers this Diwali. MOVIES NOW brings to you the exclusive Indian television premiere of Dead Man Down starring Collin Farrell on 23rd November at 9 pm. Niels Arden Oplev, the acclaimed director of the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, makes his American theatrical debut with this action thriller. Critically acclaimed Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace star as two strangers who are irresistibly drawn to one another by their mutual desire for revenge.
Moving on from the strategists, the channel takes us to the classics we all love. Who can forget the Mutants we look up to? MOVIES NOW showcases the X-MEN Series Marathon starting 9th November. This intense high octane franchise grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Watch the entire lineup including X-Men, X2, X-Men Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and X-Men First Class featuring Wolverine, Professor X, Storm, Cyclops, Mystique, Phoenix, Iceman and many more in action every Saturday at 11pm
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
