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&flix brings movie marathon of the science action Franchise ‘Transformers’
MUMBAI: Think massive explosions, pulsating action and gigantic robots-turn-cars and there’s only one came that comes to mind – the Transformers! An epic franchise needs no introduction and here’s one that boasts of a cult following worldwide. From a toy, cartoon and video game to a mega multi-movie cinematic experience, Transformers is truly a legacy that unites the young and old with immense excitement. Truly transforming your Sunday this 14 March, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, brings the movie marathon of the ultimate sci-fi action franchise Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers: Age of Extinction starting 3PM onwards.
Enthralling legions and children and adults even today, the army of robots in Transformers never ceases to amaze us. With the award-winning filmmaker Michael Bay who helmed the cinematic masterpiece, here’s a tale of the noble Autobots and the nasty Decepticons, two intergalactic races of robots, who crash land on Earth. In Transformers the first instalment, they fight each other for the ultimate power source, whose location is held by the protagonist Sam Witwicky. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen sees Sam leave the Autobots behind for a normal life but is dragged back to the war by the Decepticons. With an Earth that no longer ignored the presence of the super robots, Transformers: Age Of Extinction’ sees the Autobots hunted down by an elite CIA black ops unit and a ruthless bounty hunter.
Featuring Hollywood’s finest talent Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci, Titus Welliver, Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel among others, spend your Sunday amidst epic robots and watch them transform!
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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.
