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Vuclip wins digital rights for Sunny Leone’s ‘One Night Stand’
MUMBAI: PCCW backed Vuclip has today won the exclusive digital rights for Sunny Leone starrer ‘One Night Stand’ which will premiere on its video streaming service Viu in India. Viu will have the exclusive rights for 21 days.
Besides the movie, viewers get to see interesting ‘Behind the Scenes’ ‘Bloopers’ and never before seen interviews of Sunny Leone.
One night stand which was released on 6 May 2016 is an Indian Hindi thriller drama film written by Bhavani Iyer and directed by Jasmine D’Souza, starring Sunny Leone, Nyra Banerjee and Tanuj Virwani in lead roles.
This movie is in addition to the existing catalogue of Sunny Leone films on Viu such as Ragini MMS-2 and Jackpot.
Vuclip plans to roll out viewer engagement initiatives on its social platforms to promote these additions to the Viu catalogue.
It has also announced its first simulcast in India of season 3 of award winning Canadian TV series.
PCCW backed Vuclip has today announced that it will be simulcasting Season 3 of the Award winning Canadian TV Series, 19-2 for its viewers in India.
Vuclip has won simulcast rights from Content Media Corp, a London and Los Angeles based private company that owns and distributes its library of film, television, and digital assets. With the latest development, viewers of Viu in India will be able to watch this latest series on the Viu Android and iOS app and on www.viu.com at the same time as its television broadcast in Canada, US and UK.
The television series, 19-2 is a richly-nuanced character-driven suspense drama starring popular Canadian actors – Adrian Holmes and Jared Keeso who play the role of police officers in the Montreal Police Department patrolling the urban sprawl of downtown’s 19th Precinct in Cruiser No. 2.
19-2 enjoys an IMDB rating of 8 and has a series of accolades across varied categories at the 2016 Leo Awards, 2016 Canadian Screen Awards nominations in the 42nd International Emmy Awards and the Canadian Cinema Editors Awards to its credit.
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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.
