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Celebrate Christmas with exclusive titles on Lionsgate Play
Mumbai: The bells have started to jingle and the excitement is palpable as Christmas cheer is just around the corner. With the Holiday season approaching, our hearts are full of love and the atmosphere is positively merry. Be it a yearly family gathering or an extravagant vacation, Christmas without a movie is like hot chocolate without marshmallows – simply incomplete! So, as we snuggle into our couches, with cozy sweaters, thick blankets and gingerbread cookies, Lionsgate Play is here to ensure you reminisce the comforting nostalgia of all things Christmas with these unmissable titles.
Christmas Made To Order
Starring Jonathan Bennet, Alexa PenaVega and Jo Marie Payton, this heartfelt romance follows Steven, an amateur who hires Gretchen, a perfectionist to recreate the ideal Christmas for his family. A classic case of opposites attract, the festive magic helps their unexpected romance bloom, teaching them the true essence of the holidays and togetherness. Encapsulating the feel-good factor perfectly, the film explores the joy of embracing imperfections and finding love in unexpected places.
Christmas Wonderland
Love has a way of sneaking back into your life when you least expect it. When Heidi, an art curator, is forced to return to her hometown to watch her niece and nephew, she comes face to face with her childhood love, Chris. As they come together to plan the school Christmas party, sparks fly once again, making them relive their romance all over again. With Emily Osment and Ryan Rottman in the lead, this watch will transport you back to sweeter times.
Christmas Land
Some traditions should never be broken. Starring Nikki DeLoach, Luke MacFarlane and Maureen McCormick, Christmas Land follows Jules, a savvy businesswoman, who inherits a picturesque Christmas-themed village from her grandmother. Tasked with selling the estate, she finds herself entangled in the town’s enchanting traditions and Tucker, a kind-hearted man who takes care of it. A journey of rediscovery and love, Jules explores the enchantment of the Holiday season and staying true to your loved ones.
A Prince for Christmas
A fairytale romance that will leave you in the feels. When Katie, a commoner, meets a European Prince on his escapade to America, their paths collide in the most beautiful manner. Running away from an arranged marriage, Duncan finds himself enamored by Katie’s simple ways and big dreams. Surrounded by royal intrigue, plenty of Christmas magic and love, this charming narrative sees Viva Bianca, Kirk Barker, Aaron O’Connell and Maxwell Caufield in titular roles.
Catch the Christmas feels only on Lionsgate Play.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
