English Entertainment
Exciting show line-up on Star World Premiere HD
MUMBAI: The channel brings a mix of grit, drama and humour with the premiere of much-awaited series ‘Queen of the South’ on July 18 followed by ‘Ballers’ Season 2 and ‘Vice-Principals’ on 19th July!
Star World Premiere HD set the benchmark for quality English content in India by bringing an array of critically acclaimed shows like Game of Thrones, Vinyl, Silicon Valley and Veep to the country. These are just some of the shows that have caught the fancy of the Indian audience with its arresting and mentally stimulating content.
The channel is now back with its latest offering as it premieres three new exciting shows starting with a mobster drama about the rise of a female drug lord in ‘Queen of The South’ on July 18th at 10:00 PM. This will be followed by Season 2 of comedy drama ‘Ballers’ set in world of sports on July 19th at 10:00 PM and then an entertaining HBO comedy that trails the life of 2 high school vice principals competing for power in ‘Vice-Principals’ at 10:30 PM on the same day.
The much anticipated new TV drama ‘Queen of the South’ is based on the global best-selling novel “La Reina Del Sur”, and tells the tale of Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga), a woman who is forced to run and seek refuge in America after her drug-dealing boyfriend is unexpectedly murdered in Mexico. Teresa then becomes a force to reckon with in her own right. Mendoza, is played by Brazilian actress Alice Braga, who is known for her roles in City of God and Lower City and has won multiple awards for her acting in both the US and Brazil. The series is sure to catch the attention of audiences who love tongue-in-cheek crime-mob dramas like The Godfather, Goodfellas or Scarface!
The Season 2 of comedy series ‘Ballers’ delves into the murky world of NFL and the myriad of emotions, drama and subterfuge that goes on in the underbelly of the most innocuous of sports. The fans of popular TV series ‘Entourage’ will enjoy this rollercoaster ride that traces the lives of various individuals in the sports industry who are at different junctures in their lives. The show also has stellar cast with Hollywood superstar, actor, wrestler and philanthropist Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), who has starred in blockbusters like The Scorpion King, Fast and Furious 6 and Hercules as Spencer Strasmore and Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine) as Joe Krutel. The sheer comic talent packed into the show with the versatile actors and dynamic storyline makes this show a must watch.
‘Vice Principals’, the latest offering from HBO, has all the right ingredients to have the Indian Audience in splits. Set against a backdrop of a high school, the show delves into the tussle of two rather colorful vice-principals in their fight for supremacy. This hilarious show pits Neal Gamby played by Mcbide against Lee Russel (Walter Goggins), as they seek to one-up each other, with the ultimate prize of becoming the top dog at Lincoln High. We witness their outrageous attempt to prove their worth and sabotage the other at the same time as the race heats up. This satiric comedy is sure to incite belly laughter from all its viewers. The show features some of the most versatile comic actors in Danny Mcbride, who starred in Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder, Your Highness and This Is the End, Walter Goggins of The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained, Machete Kills and Predators fame alongside the talented Georgia King, who are set to set the stage on fire with their antics and rip roaring one liners. Furthermore, comical legends Bill Murray and Will Ferrell have cameos on the show.
This is just the beginning of the exciting line-up of shows, premieres and content the channel has planned for the coming year. So stay tuned and catch some of the coolest, edgiest and funniest shows on Indian Television on Star World Premiere HD because here is where you see it all first!
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.
