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MN+ pays Heath Ledger a Gold Class birthday tribute with a special airing of ‘The Dark Knight’
MUMBAI: When it comes to superheroes, we all have our favourites, but when it comes to villains, Heath Ledger as the main antagonist of The Dark Knight truly stands apart. Celebrating the life of this legendary star on his birthday 4th April, MN+ is airing the second movie in the critically acclaimed ‘Dark Knight Trilogy’ and sequel to 2005’s ‘Batman Begins’, The Dark Knight at 7pm. His twisted, manic take on the quintessential Batman villain redefined the character for Christopher Nolan’s superhero film and won him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Described as the “psychopathic, mass murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy”, the Joker was the agent of chaos, who was potent in both mental combat and strategic planning, with his personality well-defined by his clown-like make-up and gruesome Glasgow smile to add sick comedy to all his crimes and misdeeds. Apart from Ledger’s performance, the movie also has several huge twists and some heart pumping, exhilarating action that will keep you glued to the TV screen.
For essaying the iconic role of the Joker, ‘the psychopathic clown prince of crime’, Ledger received more than thirty posthumous accolades, including Best Actor International Award at the 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards, the 2008 Los Angeles Film Critics Associatio
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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.
