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What does the future hold for you? GoT on Star World Premiere HD at 10 pm today
MUMBAI: Winter is almost here, can you feel the chills? Yes, you guessed it right. The viewers will get to see the much anticipated Game Of Thrones season 6 today.
Though, Hotstar screened GoT 6 yesterday in India simultaneously with the release of the show in the US. The fans in India could watch the uncensored ad-free first episode titled The Red Woman on Hotstar at 7:30 am on 25 April minutes after its US premiere.
Hold on! All’s not lost yet. There is good news for all those who have missed it. GoT season 6 will be premiered on 26 April at 10 pm on Star World Premiere HD.
Although HBO has taken steps in recent years to combat its heavy illegal downloading problem, pirates appear to have continued to download the season 6 premiere of GoT much before its official release.
TorrentFreak reported that there were more than a million downloads in half a day. People from all over the world grabbed a copy, with over 200,000 BitTorrent users actively sharing copies of the episode, a number that’s still rising. The initial numbers gives a picture that HBO’s GoT will continue its legacy of being one of the most pirated show of the year.
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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.
