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Bruce Willis’ Detective Knight is set to digitally premiere on Lionsgate Play
Mumbai: Bruce Willis returns for his ‘Die Hard’ fans! This December Lionsgate Play brings you a ‘Bruce Bonanza’, with the premiere of Bruce Willis’ iconic Detective Knight Trilogy. The action franchise showcases Bruce Willis as the steely-eyed detective James Knight, delivering merciless justice to all those who deserve it. So bookmark your next three Fridays, as Detective Knight: Rogue premieres on 1 December, Detective Knight: Redemption premieres 8 December and Detective Knight: Independence premieres on 15 December, all exclusively on Lionsgate Play.
Talking about the film, director Edward Drake said, “Damaged men hurt those they love by chasing glory to fill an emptiness in their souls. This film hopes to explore the masks we wear in everyday life, not just at Halloween, to hide our own pain. For James Knight, the reason he pursued a career in law enforcement is rooted in a decades-long quest for vengeance.”
Further elaborating about working with Bruce Willis, Drake said, “Working with Mr. Willis on his final films was a tremendous honour. The bedrock of our relationship has always been a trust in bringing the audience a ride they won’t forget while creating safe working environments for the cast and crew. I know we kept our promise on the latter, and time will tell about the former.”
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Mastercard expands concert series with comedy and music format
Vir Das, Zakir Khan and Papon headline multi-city shows across India.
MUMBAI: From punchlines to power chords, the stage is getting a genre upgrade. Mastercard has unveiled the next phase of its multi-city concert series in India, blending stand-up comedy with live music in a format that mirrors the country’s evolving entertainment tastes. The new line-up brings together a diverse mix of performers, including comedians Vir Das and Zakir Khan, alongside singer Papon. The shift marks a departure from earlier editions that were primarily music-led, featuring global and Indian acts such as Enrique Iglesias, A. R. Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Curated in collaboration with Tribe Vibe and EVA Live, the expanded series is designed to create a broader cultural platform that brings humour, storytelling and music into a single live experience.
Vir Das will kick off the comedy segment in New Delhi with four shows across two days at Yashobhoomi on 9 and 10 May. Meanwhile, Zakir Khan is set for an extended run in Mumbai, with nine shows scheduled at Dome SVP Stadium across 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 June, with additional dates expected.
On the music front, Papon will headline a six-city tour, beginning in Chandigarh on 16 May, followed by Ahmedabad on 29 May and Lucknow on 30 May. The tour will then move to Bengaluru on 6 June, Hyderabad on 7 June, and conclude in Indore on 14 June.
The series continues to offer exclusive benefits for Mastercard cardholders, including priority ticket access and premium lounge experiences at venues positioning the platform as both an entertainment and lifestyle proposition.
Beyond the spotlight, the initiative carries a social dimension. Through its partnership with Learning Links Foundation, Mastercard has enabled nearly 90 students from underserved communities across cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh to experience live events often for the first time aiming to spark interest in careers within the experience economy.
As live entertainment becomes increasingly hybrid and experiential, Mastercard’s latest move signals a simple insight: today’s audience doesn’t just want a show, they want a story, a laugh and a memory, all rolled into one.
