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BBC Studios partners with Vuulr to list over 3,000 hours of British content in Asia
MUMBAI: Vuulr, an online content marketplace for film & TV has announced that BBC Studios has signed an agreement to list over 3,000 hours of its premium British content on the Vuulr marketplace.
BBC Studios’ library of documentary, comedy, factual entertainment and lifestyle content will be immediately made available for licensing to customers in Asia, featuring titles like Top Gear, Death In Paradise, Call The Midwife, Attenborough and the Sea Dragon and The Young Offenders.
Additionally, BBC Studios has commissioned a BBC Studios branded content sales platform from Vuulr at bbcstudios.vuulr.com. This BBC Studios Branded Sales Platform (BSP) will allow interested buyers to search the catalogue, watch trailers and screeners on-demand, check rights availability and place licensing offers easily and conveniently.
All 7,000 buyers already registered with Vuulr will be able to login to BBC Studio’s BSP with their Vuulr credentials. New buyers will only need to do a quick registration to gain full access to the platform.
“The entertainment industry is fast evolving, and we need to expand the ways to showcase our extensive content catalogue to capture customers that we can’t always reach. Working with Vuulr enables us to reach out and connect with buyers across the diverse Asia and South Asia regions, bringing our bold British premium content to new audiences” BBC Studios senior VP & GM Asia Phil Hardman said.
“BBC Studios is well known for producing some of the most engaging and premium British programming, with many iconic and much-loved titles. We are incredibly excited to be working with BBC Studios and to present their amazing catalogue on Vuulr,” Vuulr CEO Ian McKee said.
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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.
