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This Father’s Day, Have a Dose of Humor with the Do’h’s of Homer Simpson, only on Star World
Homer Simpson, the iconic pop culture TV dad is not only the most popular father figure on television, he is also one of the most unique and funniest characters ever created. With Father’s day right around the corner, Star World, India’s leading English entertainment channel, brings a father’s day special binge watch of the longest running award-winning sitcom, The Simpsons!
So, bring your father to the couch and show him some of that mad love by together binge-watching the 31st and latest season of The Simpsons, this Sunday from 3 PM to 11 PM, only on Star World.
Created by Matt Groening, this award-winning, critically acclaimed series has won a total of 34 Primetime Emmy awards and 10 People’s Choice Awards till date. Currently on its 31st season, The Simpsons follows the lives of the dysfunctional Simpsons family. Homer Simpson, at the heart of the show, holds the title of the most radically peculiar yet loving father on television! Amusing and adoring, he loves Lisa and Bart in the best way he knows how while going about their crazy antics and sharing love and laughs.
The current season has a lot of fun moments in store for viewers – from heartwarming moments between Homer and his children to some of the biggest names from Hollywood such as Game of Thrones’ Khal Drogo aka Jason Momoa, Thor Ragnarok’s Hela aka Cate Blanchett, popular talk show host Lilly Singh, Tinsel Town’s big wigs such as Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, the Russo brothers, How I Met Your Mother star & MCU’s Agent Maria Hill aka star Cobie Smulders and many more lending their voices to characters on the show! Renowned singer John Legend will also star alongside wife, Chrissy Teigen and he will bring to the show, his original composition – ‘The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson’
No matter what dad personality your father has, there is not a better character than Homer to watch all day, this Father’s day, as he continues to be the perfect combination of goofy, protective and silly – all in one! So this Sunday, binge watch some episodes with your father and catch the most uniquely fun, loving, and yellow dad on TV, 3 PM to 11 PM, only on Star World.
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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.
