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Sony Pix and Le Plex HD brings special line-up this Christmas
MUMBAI: Hang up your socks already as Santa Claus arrives early this year on Sony PIX and Sony Le PLEX HD. Starting December 18, Sony PIX promises the Biggest Blockbusters with PIXmas Party every night at 11 PM right till 31st December! To add to the celebration, the channel has a special line-up for Christmas eve which includes the mega Indian television premiere of Passengers.
Starting December 18, the coolest party around the block, PIXmas Party will light up your night with the most entertaining and action packed movies such as The Last Witch Hunter, Ghostbusters, Hitch, Total Recall and Guardians of Galaxy amongst other mind blowing choices every night at 11 PM.
To add to the amazement is a special line-up on December 24. Start your joyous day on a light note with the perfect feel good movie, Tangled and untangle the destiny of Rapunzel with Sony PIX. Next comes the inspiring film; the biopic of world cricket’s biggest blessing, Sachin Tendulkar in the documentary, Sachin: A Billion Dreams followed by the Indian Television Premiere of Passengers where Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence transport you to a mystic world.
As we further glide into Christmas Eve, Sony PIX raises the tempo with The Fast & The Furious 3: Tokyo Drift and The Incredible Hulk,and ends this merry line-up witha kick and bang with Goal 2.
ThePremium Fun Hangout for Movie Lovers, Sony Le PLEX HDtoohas a special lineup from 25th December to 31st December at 3 PM. This line-up includes compelling and entertaining movies such as the Girl on the Train, the Danish Girl, Trumbo, Legend, Hunt for the Wilder People, Neighbors 2 and The Light between Oceans.
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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.
