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Break into the New Year with your favourite stars on Lionsgate Play
Mumbai: ‘Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings.’ As we step into the New Year, it’s important for us to look back and cherish the moments, people and memories that stayed with us. Be it your friends, family or partner, commemorating the start of a ‘new chapter’ should be special in every sense. So, as you cosy up with your fam-jam for a quiet night in, Lionsgate Play brings to you a slate of titles across every genre. From the action-packed Keanu Reeves’ blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4 to the critically acclaimed Past Lives, the platform has a binge-list. Kick-back, relax and get ready for a banging 2024 with your favourite stars from across the globe.
John Wick: Chapter 4
Indulge in the action movie of the year! There’s a price to pay and Baba Yaga has come to collect! Keanu Reeves is back with a Bang in Lionsgate Play’s John Wick: Chapter 4 as he looks to go up against the mighty High Table. Given the unlimited resources at the High Table’s disposal, John turns to allies Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, and Lance Riddick to help him for the fight of his life. With his life on the line will John Wick be able to pull off the impossible once again?
Past Lives
A love story that makes everything pale in comparison. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, Golden Globe Nominee, Past Lives is the heart-wrenching tale of two childhood friends who are separated when Nora immigrates to America. Almost a decade later when Hae Sung comes looking for Nora, they both confront destiny, love and the choices they made. Directed by Celine Song, the film is soul-food for every romance lover.
About My Father
This Robert De Niro starrer makes for the perfect laugh. Unlike the usual bitter-sweet chemistry between father and son, this one surely sets itself apart. Based on the life of the popular comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, this rib-tickling comedy has a high quotient of never-ending laughter and impeccable comic commentary on family and culture. The film promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming tribute to different cultures and experiences as told through the eyes of one of today’s most beloved comedians, starring Sebastian Maniscalco himself along with Kim Cattrall and Leslie Bibb.
JoyRide
These girls just want to have fun! Packed with comedy, drama and some NSFW instances, Joy Ride follows Audrey Sullivan on a path to self-discovery. When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes wrong, she calls on her childhood bestie, Lolo, her college friend Kat and Lolo’s eccentric cousin Deadeye for help. Stranded in a country with nowhere to go, this wild squad embarks on a journey of utter chaos and debauchery that unveils their true loving selves. Starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu in titular roles, Joy Ride is the vacation we all want to go on.
Minus One: New Chapter
This seasoned show takes you through the story of Varun and Riya as they navigate the complexities of modern love and being broken up. From not being able to live without each other in Season 1, to never wanting to see each other again in Season 2, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Minus One: New Chapter is a roller coaster of emotions. Starring Ayush Mehra and Aisha Ahmed, Minus One is a story of love, longing and heartbreak as it touches on the themes of honesty, transparency and unrequited love.
Plane
An action film starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter, Plane follows a commercial pilot named Brodie Torrance and a terrifying crash that marks only the beginning of his epic journey in the film. While an action film starring the two may seem like an obvious win for most audiences, the film’s plot is a darker action adventure with a life-or-death scenario. In Plane, Butler and Colter band together as pilot and fugitive to protect their fellow besieged crash survivors from swarming, hostage-taking pirates.
Shotgun Wedding
Wear your best clothes as you are invited to the biggest wedding celebration of the year. Featuring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, the story builds on an ultimate destination wedding, hijacked by criminals, where suddenly everyone’s lives are in danger when the entire party is taken hostage. In the process of saving their families, the couple rediscovers why they fell in love in the first place. With a stellar star cast and amazing comedic chops, the movie will be a journey of fun, wit and tickling humour while the bride and the groom try to save the day and their wedding.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
