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Trick Or Treat with Slappy’s bag of evil as &flix premiers Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
MUMBAI: Pumpkin headed scarecrows, giant spiders made of balloons, witches with glowing heads and Halloween lanterns are all set to come alive this July, as Slappy is back to wreck more havoc on Halloween. Premiering this month, as part of Flix First Premiere on &flix is “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” on Sunday, July 21 at 1PM and 9PM. The movie will also air on &PrivéHD at 3PM. A brand-new horror comedy adventure inspired by one of the most popular children’s horror stories by author R.L Stine, Goosebumps and now its sequel, aims to retain the spookiness of the story with exceptional visual extravaganza. Directed by academy award winner Ari Devon Sandel, the film stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeremy Raymond Taylor, Madison Iseman and Caleel Harris.
The film follows Slappy, a mischievous talking dummy from an unpublished "Goosebumps" book by R.L. Stine and the best friend pair Sonny (Jeremy Raymond Taylor) and Sam’s (Caleel Harris) adventures. Hoping to start his own family, Slappy kidnaps Sonny's mother and brings all his ghastly friends back to life – just in time for Halloween. As the sleepy town becomes overrun with monsters, witches and other mysterious creatures, can Sonny and Sam save Sonny’s mom and spoil Slappy’s plan?
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
