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HBO pays tribute to 9/11 with documentary and web initiative
HBO has announced an initiative reflecting on the events of 9/11 in New York in collaboration with HBO.com, a web-based initiative and outreach campaign.
The site is a companion piece to the HBO documentary special In Memoriam: New York City which will debut in the US on 26 May. The programme features eyewitness accounts as well as news footage and extensive still photographs and video clips from more than 100 people in and around New York City.
HBO.com is accepting handmade memorial tiles, including drawings, photographs, collages, poems and more, which will be digitally transferred into a special Tribute Mosaic. Submission forms can be downloaded at http://www.HBO.com. In addition, visitors to the site can choose to use an online collage tool to create personal text and photo tributes by selecting from a variety of images, backgrounds and fonts.
The Tribute Mosaic will be part of the official HBO site that launches mid May. The site’s ‘Give’ section will offer information on charitable opportunities and support resources, with links to the Twin Towers Fund Web site and Network For Good. The site will also provide access to a ‘9/11’ video archive area featuring former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, his staff and other officials discussing events of the day. The archive will include extended video recollections taken from the documentary and feature a timeline, descriptions of events and a corresponding map. The documentary is a production of Brad Grey Pictures and HBO.
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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.
