English Entertainment
Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella
MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD brings its audiences the finest stories from around the world with a refreshing perspective on storytelling. Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 depiction of the classic fairytale Disney’s Cinderella is a truly magical recreation of the animated fairytale that has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Stories & fairytales have always captured everyone’s imagination and will continue to do so for aeons to come.
The tale of Cinderella has travelled all over the world and has been translated into a number of languages and cherished by all. The film Cinderella besides its enchanting look and feel is a story of hope and persistence. It is a tale of the struggle every individual faces against all odds to rise above every difficulty.
‘Have courage and be kind’ a simple yet endearing advice given by Cinderella’s mother in the movie holds true even today. It is said that good things come to those who wait – the power of her courage and perseverance is weaved into a magical night that has a fairytale ending.
Star Movies Select HD continues to give its viewers an opportunity to watch a story that will continue to mesmerize generations to come.
Disney’s Cinderella is a masterpiece that is sure to enchant its audiences with its television premiere this Saturday, 11th June at 9pm on Star Movies Select HD.
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.
