English Entertainment
Cesar Diaz launches 7A Media
MUMBAI: Cesar Diaz has announced the launch of 7A Media, a company based in Miami, Florida that is dedicated to developing content, international sales and consulting. Its operations are split into two main areas: Latin America, where Diaz has a very broad knowledge and recognition, and the rest of the world.
Diaz, who recently left his position as VP of sales at Cisneros Media Distribution (formerly Venevision International), has over 40 years of experience in various TV companies in Latin America. “In my career I have had precious moments to share with many customers around the world and some of these clients have become friends and will help make this transition very special to me,” Diaz said of his new endeavour.
7A Media will engage in three specific areas: The first is consulting for international entities with an interest in entering the Latin American market, and for Latin producers wanting to have a greater presence outside LATAM. For the former, 7A Media has signed an agreement with a Canadian company looking to enter the LATAM TV market.
Second is building a solid content catalog for all platforms: broadcast, pay-TV, Internet, OTT, VoD, etc.
Third is a content “developer,” establishing itself as a “facilitator” or “broker” between the TV outlet, producer and financier, with the intent of forging co-productions for the international market.
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.
