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Miditech production Super Cyclone premieres on National Geographic
MUMBAI: Super Cyclone produced by Miditech is set to premiere on the National Geographic Channel on 20 January at 9 pm.
The documentary tracks file footage of never seen before devastation, powerful recreations and first person accounts. It studies this catastrophe closely, which accounted for more than 10,000 deaths and made millions homeless. The documentary builds on conclusive evidence that the toll on human life was a result of inadequate prediction of the cyclone’s landfall and intensity, as wrong areas were evacuated.
Produced for global telecast, Super Cyclone chases cyclones along India’s coast, Australia and US Air Force base in Guam to meet scientists working on early cyclone prediction says Miditech vice president documentaries Pria Somiah. The documentary suggests that early warnings will help evacuate and reduce the effects of cyclones along vulnerable and highly populated coastal areas.
Super Cyclone has been directed by Animitra Chakravarty and follows Nuncio Murukesh, a researcher from the Indian Institute of Oceanography who is mapping a potential cyclone in the Eastern coast of India. The film moves between scientific research in the Pacific shores of Guam and chasing cyclones in Queensland, Australia and India.
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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.
