Movie Channels
HBO strikes trifecta with movie premieres in March
MUMBAI:The Home Box Office has never gotten bigger or more exciting. In March, HBO will premiere 3 new movies with digital contests and launch 2 programming slots featuring all-time favourite movies.
I, Frankenstein:
Adapted from Mary Shelly’s Book (Frankenstein’s Monster), directed by Stuart Beattlie & screenplay by Kevin Grevioux, the movie revolves around a war between two immortal races and focuses on evolution of Adam(Monster created by Dr. Frankenstein) to discover his inner humanity and the reason for his continued existence.The movie stars Aaron Eckhart, Yvonne Strahovski, Miranda Otto, Bill Nighy (Naberius), amongst others.
HBO Mega Movie of the Month – I, Frankensteinpremieres on Sunday 15 March at 1 PM and 9 PM.
HBO will be promoting the movie by conducting a contest on its Twitter handle on 13 March 2015.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
The movie is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Chris Pine, Keira Knightley and Kevin Costner.Jack Ryan is a CIA agent leading a double-life. Caught between his tight-lipped handler, his in-the-dark fiancée and a brilliant Russian oligarch, Jack must confront a new reality where no one can seem to be trusted and the fate of the world’s security lies with him.
HBO Mega Action Movie of the Month – Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit premieres on Sunday 22 March at 9 PM.
HBO Facebook fans can get a piece of the action by participating in the #CrackItWithJack contest between 18-22 March and solve puzzles and riddles to win exclusive movie merchandise.
Whazzup:
After a tired day in office, there is no better stress-buster for a movie lover than a good blockbuster movie. The ‘Whazzup’ block will feature all-time favourites such asI Am Number 4, Step Up 3, Jack the Giant Slayer, etc. from Tuesday to Friday at 7 PM.
The best part about the stunt is that viewers will get to see a fresh film every single day at 7 PM with no repeats across the month.
Sunday Select:
Kick back on lazy Sunday afternoons with popcorn, cold drinks and catch up on the week’s best titles such as Inception, Sex & the City 2, Great Gatsby, Sabotageand many more onSunday Selectfrom 3 PM to 9 PM.
Additionally, HBO also premiered Escape Plan on 06 March at 9 PM.
Movie Channels
Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
