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The night is dark and full of terror! Leap forth into the world of horror as &flix brings Thriller Special
MUMBAI: “It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking from the dark. Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart,” it’s definitely not Michael Jackson who you’d see but a series of nail-biting horror movies at night. This August &flix is all set to get your adrenalin pumping with a set of nerve-wrecking movies in its new line-up – Thriller Special – airing Weeknights at 9 in August. The block is curated as a countdown to the Flix First Premiere of Escape Room on &flix. The movie was premiered earlier this year as part of the Flix First Screening.
&flix launches Thriller Special, a well-tailored property for the fans of horror-thriller movies. The exciting line-up of movies includes high – strung titles like Flatliners, Insidious: The Last Key, Alone in The Dark 2, Evil Dead, 13 Ghosts, House At The End Of The Street and Insidious, to name a few. Urging you to leap forth into a world of suspense and thrill where the only way out is your survival instinct, you are sure to think twice before you go downstairs to grab a glass of water, in the middle of a dead silent night.
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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.
