International
Cox Communications Launches The Full MOVIEPLEX Multi-Platform Experience
MUMBAI: Cox Communications has launched the full suite of MOVIEPLEX premium movie services from Starz. It now offers all three Starz authenticated online services for Cox Advanced TV Subscribers – STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY. It Offers more than 200 distinct commercial-free movies every month, making MOVIEPLEX a popular premium that offers from Starz complementing its other flagship premium services, STARZ and ENCORE.
The new launch expands the Cox premium offerings from Starz. In October 2012, Cox was the first distributor to launch STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY as extensions of its robust STARZ and ENCORE premium offerings.
"Movies are consistently popular with Cox subscribers and we are very pleased to be able to add the MOVIEPLEX channel and on-demand and online offerings to our lineup," commented executive vice president Len Barlik , product management and development for Cox Communications.
"MOVIEPLEX PLAY is a great addition to STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY for Cox. These TV Everywhere premium services further increase the value of what we offer Cox TV Online and Cox High Speed Internet Bundle customers. Now, they can watch even more of their favorite premium movies anytime, anywhere, as part of the Cox Bundle. Cox has done a terrific job in aggressively launching our new TV Everywhere PLAY services, and we are delighted to expand our offerings with them and provide even greater movie content for its subscribers with MOVIEPLEX," stated president Ed Huguez , affiliate distribution for Starz.
The current and upcoming MOVIEPLEX titles include:
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters II
Babe
The Net
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Jack
Spaceballs
Donnie Brasco
Ransom
The Jerk
La Bamba
To Live And Die In L.A.
The River Wild
Sense And Sensibility
The Jackal
Scent Of A Woman
Red Dawn
Married To The Mob
Wag The Dog
Wolf
The English Patient
It has no additional monthly charges for the Cox customers who have MOVIEPLEX as a part of their video subscription, MOVIEPLEX ON DEMAND and MOVIEPLEX PLAY provide on-demand and online viewing options for Cox subscribers to enjoy the quality commercial-free movies offered on the MOVIEPLEX services.
MOVIEPLEX PLAY offers robust online access to the best of the quality movie content offered on MOVIEPLEX. With a simple and intuitive layout and design, the application offers a new way to enjoy the wide range of premium content offered on the MOVIEPLEX channels and services. Resume functionality allows the user to seamlessly pick up from where they left off in watching a great movie or TV show on any registered device in the account.
It also features easy set-up of parental controls provides families with options for limiting content accessibility. Menus, screens and commands are optimised for touchscreens to provide a fun, but efficient, means to drop down and swipe through the quality content selection and viewership controls. Facebook and Twitter integrations let fans talk socially about movies just viewed on MOVIEPLEX PLAY.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
