English Entertainment
Star Movies unveils interesting movie line-up for Children’s Day
MUMBAI: The month of November is known for children’s day. Star Movies is set to broadcast an exciting line-up with their “Pop-Up Theatre: For the Kids”. A line-up of interesting movies will air on the 13th and the 14th of November 2019 from 4 pm onwards. Besides this, Star Movies brings for the very first time on Indian Television Deadpool (2015), one of the wittiest and zest superhero performances of Ryan Reynolds.
This Children’s Day Star Movies Pop-Up Theatre will air movies – The Boss Baby, COCO, Ferdinand, Incredibles 2, Baby’s Day Out and The Toy Story 3.
The deadliest anti-hero of the Marvel Universe, Deadpool comes to television screens for the First Time after 3 long years on 17th of November 2019 at 1 PM and 9 PM only on Star Movies. The movie was loved by the audiences but never got a chance to come on TV in India. Star Movies, being the home of Superheroes did not give up as they finally bring the Red Machine on television this November. The movie grossed over $782 Mn worldwide and earned Ryan Reynolds multiple nominations including a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture. It’s a double bonanza as Deadpool fans gets a chance to binge Deadpool 2 right after Deadpool.
Apart from this, the fever rises with a daily dose of entertainment Everyday at 1 PM with “Family Time”, the one time when the remote wars are settled and families reconnect. The evenings are covered with the best of blockbusters all this November with Blockbusters@9, Mon to Fri 9 PM.
English Entertainment
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.
