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Ophelia Lovibond discusses her role as Joyce in Minx Season 2
Mumbai: They aren’t your typical feminists! Lionsgate Play is set to premiere the raunchy season 2 of Minx on 6 October. Starring the hysterical Jake Johnson alongside Ophelia Lovibond, Oscar Montoya and Jessica Lowe, Minx follows Doug and Joyce as they challenge the patriarchy in their own sweet way. Having decided to open the first erotic magazine for women, they battle their way to the top amidst countless protests and merciless competitors with a comical twist. So get ready to roll on the floor with laughter as Lionsgate Play brings to you an uproarious dramedy with subdued political awakenings.
Talking about playing Joyce, and the growth of her character, Ophelia Lovibond said, “I love playing Joyce so much. I think that the character and the world that Ellen created is so much fun. To dive into every aspect of this world is a joy and to get to play someone who occupies these feminist values. To see her not kind of being curtailed by any judgment that she has – she lets go of judging herself which you see her blossom as a result of. I love seeing the scripts and seeing what they get up to and seeing how all of the different characters interact. It’s never a dull moment on the Minx set.”
Tune into Lionsgate Play on 6 October for the riot of a lifetime.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
