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Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates Diwali with a fantastic programming lineup for kids
Mumbai: This Diwali, Warner Bros. Discovery joins the family celebrations with an exciting programming lineup across its children’s entertainment channels: Cartoon Network, POGO, and Discovery Kids. Beginning on October 22, the channels will provide viewers with a fun-filled ride featuring popular animated characters like Little Singham, Teen Titans Go!, Chhota Bheem, Titoo, and Ekans throughout the week in multiple regional languages.
Throughout Diwali week, POGO will broadcast Diwali Cinema Wali, which will feature movies from popular homegrown shows such as Ekans: Snakes Awake!, Titoo-Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu, and Chhota Bheem. Additionally, on 22-23 October , viewers will be treated to two brand new movies, Ping Pong ki Circus, starring Titoo, and Mahavinashi ka Vinash, starring Chhota Bheem and his gang.
From 22 October, Discovery Kids will ramp up the celebrations with Little Singham movies every day at 11:30 a.m., including the premieres of the mini-series Mahabali Little Singham: Badhta Khatra and Mahabali Little Singham: Mirchigad Par Hamla on 22 and 30 October, respectively.
On 23 October, at 11:30 a.m., the channel will also debut its new 3D tele-feature, Legend of Shervansh, for young viewers.
Cartoon Network will bring Teen Titans Go! Diwali Celebrations for kids to enjoy brand-new episodes of its popular superhero comedy series, Teen Titans Go!, beginning on 22 October at 11:30 a.m.
The premiere of Digimon Adventure: in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 24 October at 8 p.m. will add a sparkle of exciting anime content to the channel’s festive season line-up.
Speaking about the Diwali line-up, Warner Bros. Discovery Kids Cluster South Asia head Uttam Pal Singh said, “This Diwali, we’re bringing an exciting slate of action-packed movies and episodes of fan favourites across POGO, Discovery Kids and Cartoon Network. We are sure to surpass all expectations with the new and Diwali themed specials from popular shows that the kids and their families can enjoy as they celebrate the festivities together.”
With its recently announced Little Singham Fan Fest, Discovery Kids is making the occasion even more enjoyable for kids by bringing them closer to their favourite supercop, Little Singham. The local initiatives in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow promise a big fiesta for young fans of the show. It includes fascinating activities and workshops.
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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.
