English Entertainment
Hits and Hits Movies to debut in China in October
Mumbai: Rewind Networks has announced the launch of Hits and Hits Movies on Macau Cable TV, starting 1 October.
The channels will be available in HD format and with traditional Chinese subtitles on Macau Cable TV’s basic bundle on channel 46 and channel 40 for Hits and Hits Movies respectively, said the company in a statement.
“We are thrilled to continue to provide our customers with the greatest watching experience possible with the debut of Hits and Hits Movies on Macau Cable TV,” said Macau Cable TV chief commercial officer John Chiang. “We are sure that the channels’ portfolio of blockbuster films and all-time-favorite hit television shows from past decades will be an excellent complement to our current offering.”
“With rising demand for high-quality content and Rewind Networks’ channels offering meticulously crafted playlists that highlight the finest television shows and films ever created, the partnership benefits both companies,” added Rewind Networks CEO Avi Himatsinghani.
Hits and Hits Movies feature recognisable titles from Hollywood and international majors such as NBCUniversal, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, The Walt Disney Company, MGM Studios, ViacomCBS/Paramount/Miramax, Lionsgate, Fremantle, BBC, and ITV Studios.
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.
