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Catch the multi faceted Jeff Bridge on Inside the Actors Studio this Sunday at 7:00pm
MUMBAI: He got cast in a film when he was an infant and has not looked back ever since. He has performed in over 60 films and received several nominations in Academy awards, Golden Satellite, Screen Actor’s Guild, and The Golden Globe. His peers have saluted him with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
But Jeff Bridges is much more than just an actor. He has several talents and pursues them with equal passion. To put it in his words, “I don’t think I ever went down that movie star path. I always enjoy taking a 90-degree turn from the last thing I did.”
Read below to catch some interesting Trivia about this American actor…
He is the son of Lloyd Bridges, the brother of Beau Bridges and the uncle of Jordan Bridges, who are all successful actors
Although he and his father Lloyd Bridges appeared in six different productions together, they never played father and son
In his off time while on sets, he is known to document the filmmaking process by photographing fellow actors and on-set staff with a panoramic camera. He has published many of these photographs online and in print titled “Pictures”
Bridges is also a cartoonist. Some of his “doodles” have appeared in various films, such as K-PAX and The Door in the Floor.He incorporates his drawings on his web site, notable because it is almost completely hand-written and drawn art—not typed
He loves playing the guitar and indulges in music at every opportunity he gets
He married Susan Geston on June 5, 1977 after meeting her on the sets of Rancho Deluxe in 1975. The couple have 3 daughters, Isabelle , Jessica ,and Hayley
At the age of 17, he was addicted to marijuana. His parents contacted a group called Developing Adolescents Without Narcotics, which put Bridges through an “intervention” to kick his habit
He is a big fan of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, former lead singer/song writer for the group.
Before Bridges went to school, he served in the United States Coast Guard.
Meet the very talented Jeff Bridges in a discussion with James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio this Sunday at 7:00 pm on PIX.
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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.
