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Netflix becomes exclusive US pay TV home for Disney, Marvel, Lucas film & Pixar movies
MUMBAI: The global OTT player Netflix has partnered with Disney to broadcast forthcoming titles throughout the summer. Under the pact that was signed three and a half years ago, the streaming service will become the exclusive US pay TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucas film and Pixar with effect from September 2016.
Netflix’ chief content officer Ted Sarandos has also announced that Netflix original movie Mascots and War Machine will be arriving the same month. While the earlier is a mockumentary on sports mascots from This Is Spinal Tap writer Christopher Guest, the latter is from acclaimed Australian director David Michod and starring Brad Pitt, in the serio-comic tale of the U.S. military adventure in Afghanistan.
The partnership with Disney will allow Netflix to offer the movies during the same window as HBO and other paid cable channels but after the DVD and Blu-Ray releases.
It has also added various films that will be available in its catalogue this summer which includes titles like The Big Short, Hotel Transylvania 2, Spotlight, Goosebumps, the Back to the Future trilogy, the Lethal Weapon franchise, Sixteen Candles and The Wedding Planner. Other new additions include Spotlight, the Jurassic Park series and The Fundamentals of Caring.
Meanwhile, few Disney movies will not be featured on the platform. Movies that will no longer be aired from next month include titles like Hercules, Mulan and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
