English Entertainment
Catch the non-stop Hollywood dhamaka on Sony PIX all of November
MUMBAI: It is going to be non-stop entertainment on Sony PIX owing to a barrage of special programming which includes the Indian Television Premiere of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Happy Death Day 2U and US; Diwali Dynamite – a multi-language festival, and Amazement at primetime with a different theme every week.
Starting with the biggest premiere of the year Hobbs & Shaw on 1 November at 1pm, the movie will premiere in English, Tamil and Telugu on Sony PIX and in Hindi on Sony MAX. With Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 as the co-presenting sponsor, TVS Motors as the co-powered by sponsor, Kelvinator and Spotify as the Associate sponsors and Forevermark Diamonds as the Associate sponsor for Sony PIX HD, Hobbs & Shaw is the most awaited action blockbuster of the year.
Additionally, in a category first move, Sony PIX is tapping into the incredibly popular gaming segment and sponsoring an e-sport event – PIX Arena – where fans are given an engaging opportunity to show how their skills match up to that of the lead characters – Hobbs & Shaw. It’s a 6-day Free Fire tournament starting on 26 October and leading to the premiere of the movie, where 480 teams will compete for the championship and a prize amount.
Next up is the Diwali Dynamite – a multilanguage festival – from 2 to 6 November where family entertainment is guaranteed. With 3 back to back blockbuster movies in a day, viewers can expect thrice the firepower that too in a language of their choice. This will be followed by the Indian television premiere of Happy Death Day 2U on 22 November at 9 pm and the premiere of US on 29 November at 1pm and 9pm.
Moreover, primetime on Sony PIX will be a whole lot of amazement as with a different theme every week, viewers will be spoiled for choices from Monday to Saturday at 9 pm. With A-Listers as the theme, the week of 16 November is loaded with Blockbusters like Lucy starring Scarlett Johansson, Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, Terminator 2 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead and more. Following this, the theme for the week of 23 November is Adventures and consists of movies like Battleship, Ready Player One, Mortal Engines and more.
Sony Pictures Networks India English cluster business head Tushar Shah said, “November is going to be exciting for Sony PIX viewers with back to back premieres – including the most awaited action blockbuster ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ – and especially curated movie festivals. It doesn’t get better than this and we are urging fans to stay tuned through this month of festivities as non-stop entertainment, amazement and Hollywood blockbusters are guaranteed”.
English Entertainment
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.
