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One of the most diverse experiences I’ve ever had: Josh Lucas on Lionsgate Play’s Black Demon
Mumbai: Man vs. beast at its finest! Lionsgate Play presents Black Demon starring the charismatic Josh Lucas in the lead role as he takes a work-family vacation. However, lurking in the shadows is an ancient curse, cast by vengeful deities, that threatens all that dare cross its path. This malevolent curse spares no one, as a solitary Megalodon circles the El Diamante oil rig, unleashing its fury upon anyone who dares to venture too close. Joining Josh Lucas in this heart-pounding Lionsgate Play thriller are the talented Fernanda Urrejola, Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Venus Ariel. Catch the exclusive premiere of Black Demon on 8 September exclusively on Lionsgate Play, and prepare for a showdown like no other.
Talking about his character, lead actor Josh Lucas said, “I play Paul Sturgis, who is an oilman. In the sense, he’s an inspector of oil rigs. He is also a guy who goes on a family vacation slash work trip down to Baja… he takes his family there for a kind of mix ‘work and pleasure weekend’ as he’s doing an inspection of an oil rig called El Diamante. So yes, his job is to inspect the rig and make sure that everything’s running safely.”
Further elaborating on his experience as a filmmaker, “It’s been one of the most diverse experiences I’ve ever had from a filmmaking standpoint, which is one of the things I love most about getting to travel and work with people from all over the world.”
Watch the curse of nature be brought on men, as Josh Lucas stars in Lionsgate Play’s Black Demon.
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Tata Play Binge adds Pocket Films to micro drama platform Shots
Over 210 micro dramas and 220 hours of content strengthen short form play
MUMBAI: Short stories are getting shorter and sharper. Tata Play Binge is doubling down on snackable storytelling, adding Pocket Films to its micro-drama hub Shots as it looks to capture India’s fast-growing appetite for quick-consumption content. The move expands Shots into a deeper, more diverse catalogue, now featuring over 210 micro-dramas and 220 hours of short-format programming across genres such as action, drama and thriller. The content spans Hindi and key regional languages, reflecting the increasingly local yet mobile-first nature of viewing habits.
Pocket Films brings with it a library of emotionally driven, culturally rooted narratives, including micro-dramas like Chaturanga, Vidushi, Maasa, Silent Cycle and Pilibhit, alongside short films such as Lock-up, Dubki and The Disguise. The addition builds on existing partnerships with Bullet and Stage, strengthening Shots as a one-stop destination for bite-sized storytelling.
Designed for vertical viewing, the platform leans into scroll-friendly interfaces, auto-play sequencing and seamless discovery mirroring the habits of always-on, digital-first audiences. The content remains ad-supported and is available within the Tata Play Binge app at no additional cost.
The integration also sits within a broader aggregation strategy. Tata Play Binge currently offers access to 30 plus OTT services including Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5 and Apple TV+ through a single subscription and interface, aiming to simplify fragmented streaming consumption.
As platforms race to keep up with shrinking attention spans, Tata Play Binge’s bet is straightforward: when stories get shorter, the catalogue needs to get bigger and faster.
