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Lionsgate Play’s October lineup: Comedy, Mystery, and Halloween chills
Mumbai: Something’s brewing this Halloween and we bet you’re going to love it! As you come knocking on Lionsgate Play’s door, we’ve got nothing but treats for you this October. From something saucy in Joy Ride and Minx to something sweet in Past Lives, we’ve got it all simmering a cauldron. Building anticipation throughout the month with exhilarating titles like the star-studded dramedy Maggie Moore(s), cap off the month with a Halloween special in Lizzy Caplan’s Cobweb. So get your pumpkin spice lattes and blankets in order as Lionsgate Play promises to unleash a treasure trove of thrills this spooky season.
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Movie Premiere
Joy Ride – release date: 6 October 2023
These girls just wanna have fun! Packed with comedy, drama and some NSFW instances, Joy Ride follows Audrey Sullivan on a path to self-discovery. When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes wrong, she calls on her childhood bestie, Lolo, her college friend Kat and Lolo’s eccentric cousin Deadeye for help. Stranded in a country with nowhere to go, this wild squad embarks on a journey of utter chaos and debauchery that unveils their true loving selves. Starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu in titular roles, Joy Ride is the vacation we all want to go on.
Past Lives – release date: 13 October 2023
A love story that makes everything pale in comparison. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, Past Lives is the heart-wrenching tale of two childhood friends who are separated when Nora immigrates to America. Almost a decade later when Hae Sung comes looking for Nora, they both confront destiny, love and the choices they made. Directed by Celine Song, the film is soul food for every romance lover.
Maggie Moore(s) – release date: 20 October 2023
A murder mystery like no other. When Police Chief Sanders comes across two dead bodies with the same name, he’s stumped. On a mission to uncover this tangled web of lies, he meets and falls in love with Rita, a nosy neighbor who solves a good mystery. With Tina Fey, Jon Hamm and Nick Mohammend at its helm, Maggie Moore(s) is sure to leave you befuddled.
Cobweb – release date: 27 October 2023
Cobweb is what nightmares are made of. Eight-year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious noise coming from the inside of his bedroom wall – a knocking that his parents insist is a fragment of his imagination. But as the sound and his fears intensify, he starts to believe that his parents may be hiding a terrible secret. Starring Lizzy Caplan, Antony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman and Woody Norman, the film is sure to leave you clutching your blanket every night.
Series Premiere
Minx Season 2 – release date: 6 October 2023
Your favorite feminists are back! Minx Season 2 starring Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovidbond takes us down the journey of Doug and Joyce as they open the first erotic magazine for women. Amid societal protests and navigating the cut-throat, money-hungry industry, Joyce and Doug fight for the survival of the magazine. Oscar Montoya and Jessica Lowe also return to this laughter riot with their own quirky quips.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
