English Entertainment
GRB Entertainment sells crimes series to Collaboration Inc. & Sky UK
MUMBAI: ETV picked up four seasons of factual thriller On the Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with those closest to the case and examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the crimes. Riveting interviews with witnesses and suspects reveal the raw emotions left behind from personal tragedies and the motives of those who committed the terrible crimes. To date, On The Case has been sold in over 130 countries.
Collaboration Inc. and Sky UK both acquired Hostage: Do or Die which tackles the most extreme, frightening circumstances involving merciless criminals taking innocent victims hostage. For the first time, the hostages and negotiators who survived nearly fatal ordeals recount the horrifying moments that scarred their lives forever.
“GRB has a vast library of intense, true crime series that broadcasters around the world continue to show unwavering interest in. On the Case and Hostage: Do or Die have been extremely popular and are sure to engage audiences in Africa, Japan and the UK,” said GRB Entertainment – SVP of International Distribution Michael Lolato.
Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016 and a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015.
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.
