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‘Supernova’, sci fi thriller, premieres on Star Movies on 18 June
This Friday at 9 pm, Star Movies, brings the television premiere of the science fiction thriller Supernova, directed by Thomas Lee.
The movie stars Oscar nominated and Golden Globe Award winner Angela Bassett as a medical officer along with James Spader, the winner of best actor award for the film Sex, Lies and Videotapes at the Cannes Film Festival.
The other actors in the film include, Robert Forster who was nominated for the Oscars for his performance in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown and Peter Facinelli, says a press release.
The movie chronicles the lives of a six-man crew and their search and rescue mission in deep space in the early 22nd Century. It revolves around the adventures of a deep space hospital ship named Nightingale 229 and its six-member crew, which includes the captain and pilot A. J. Marley (Robert Forster), a co-pilot Star Gate (James Spader) and a medical officer Kaela Evers (Angela Bassett).
The crew finds itself in danger, when Nightingale answers an emergency distress signal from a distant galaxy and rescues a mysterious young man (Peter Facinelli). The man, who is welcomed aboard, turns out to be an alien and kills members of the crew.
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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.
