English Entertainment
‘Fashion House’ a brand new exclusive series, starting on February 6th, 2007 only on Star World!
MUMBAI: Fashion House, another Star World exclusive series modeled after Latin American telenovellas, covers the glamorous yet unscrupulous behind-the-scene stories about high fashion. Starring Bo Derek, the sex symbol from the Oscar-nominated film 10, and Morgan Fairchild, the Emmy-nominated actress from Flamingo Road, the show promises you the best catwalks and the splashiest catfights on TV! Catch the series premiere of Fashon House on Tuesday, February 6th at 11 pm, only on Star World!
The 66-episode daily drama begins with the cutthroat fashion mogul Maria Gianni’s (Bo Derek) attempt to recruit a new designer for her up-coming big show. The ruthless Fashion House owner quickly discovers the innocent yet talented Michelle Miller (Natalie Martinez). Being recently divorced by her unfaithful husband, the heart-broken Michelle takes the job offered by Maria and determines to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a successful clothing designer.
Just when Maria thinks that she is on top of the world, she is discovered by William Chandler (Joel Berti) to be stealing from her own son Luke’s (Taylor Kinney) trust fund, and is blackmailed into having sex with him. Later on, Sophia Blakely (Morgan Fairchild), Maria’s power – hungry nemesis appears and declares to bring her and her Fashion House down.
Scenes of two blondes’ scratching, slapping, hair-pulling, and name-calling are certainly inviting. But what makes Fashion House an even more tempting series is the participation of the two iconic sex symbols from the 70s and the 80s. Bo, the once ubiquitous and provocative Playboy cover-girl in the 1970s, plays the self-absorbed fashion queen that everyone loves to hate. Morgan, the veteran vixen from the 1980s prime time soap operas, portrays the villainous Sophia who is obsessed with taking revenge on Maria. When the two rivals come together, they promise the viewers nothing less the most stunning catfights on TV!
Intrigued? Then don’t forget to tune into Star World FOR the exclusive series premiere of FASHION HOUSE on Tuesday, February 6th at 11 p.m.
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.
