Witness the epic adventure of NBA champion and global icon LeBron James alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny when the home premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy arrives to rent at home from 23rd August.
The film will also be available on Digital Download from 11th October and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from 25th October.
Space Jam: A New Legacy is a transformational journey of two worlds that reveal just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids.
Still from Space Jam: A New Legacy
When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before.
It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready- for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.
4K, BLU-RAY & DVD elements
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
As part of ZEE5 and TVF’s partnership, the first series to get a premiere date is Engineering Girls 2.0. Set to premiere on 27th August, Engineering Girls 2.0 is a fresh take on modern-day Engineering college drama, set in a girls’ hostel. Season 1, which premiered in June 2018, was a massive hit and Season 2 is also looking relatable and fun, with a fresh take on friendships, love lives and last year of college fun.
The trailer perfectly captures the essence of this season – ‘Sapnon ki theory, Life ke Practicals’. While Maggu, Sabu, and Kiara are stressing about career, placements and jobs as it is the final year of Engineering, they also don’t want to miss out on one final year of fun, bonding and making forever memories. So, the new season follows their daily adventures and misadventures, and how they solve their way out of every situation to make their dreams come true, coming together, better and stronger in the end.
Talking about the trailer Barkha Singh said, “Shooting for ‘Engineering Girls 2.0’ was so much fun but at the same time, it made me nostalgic about my final year of college where I too was eager to make memories to last a lifetime. This show has been special to all of us, and we hope that the audience give ‘Engineering Girls 2.0.’ double the love they gave to the first season”.
Sejal Kumar said, “I have been getting so many messages for Season 2 since the time the last season ended. So, here it is, our final year of Engineering filled with adventures and misadventures. I hope that our fans love it as much as we loved putting it together”.
Kritika Avasthi shares, “Living Maggu’s life was very exciting. Barkha, Sejal and I shared a lovely bond. We three were not only shooting together but living together and we had a lot of fun. This reminded me of my college friends and I wish I could go back to it. This series and the people are really special to me, and we all have put in a lot of effort and love into making this. I hope that the audience can relate to it and relive their college days via this series”.
In addition to Engineering Girls 2.0, ZEE5 has an exciting and exclusive line-up of new seasons of widely popular and critically acclaimed TVF shows such as Pitchers Season 2, Tripling Season 3, Humorously Yours Season 3, and The Aam Aadmi Family Season 4.
Watch the official Engineering Girls 2.0 trailer here:
Engineering Girls 2.0 will premiere on 27th August on ZEE5
ZEE5 is all set to bring the intriguing Lee-Hesh untold “Bromance to Break-up” story to your screens, helmed by the award-winning filmmaker duo Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari
ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content, is all set to present the untold story of the titans of tennis Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi, their partnership and the bitter break-up with ‘BREAK POINT’. ZEE5 has partnered with the award-winning filmmaker duo Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari to helm this sports docu-drama based on the on-court glory and off-court lives of the living legends.
A hint of BREAK POINT was conveyed through a Twitter banter between the duo, on 4th July 2021, the 22nd anniversary of their ionic Wimbledon win. The series is a telling narrative on their friendship, their passion for the sport, the intricacies of their relationships and the strains on it in the context of unparalleled success. The duo were one of the most feared doubles pair during the late 1990s, and even ranked world number 1 in the year 1999.
Expanding the width of content offerings on the platform with extraordinary and relatable storytelling, BREAK POINT is a firm step towards providing viewers with a ‘mosaic of content’ on ZEE5. The story is designed to appeal to every viewer eager to know about the humans behind the tennis legends. A story of belief, hard work, ambitions, conflicts and controversies, but above all a story of hope which keeps us together despite all odds. The show will also mark ZEE5’s first partnership with filmmakers, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari under their banner Earthsky Pictures who are known for their exceptional movies such as Dangal, Panga, Chhichhore, Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi and many more.
Speaking about the offering, Mr. Punit Misra, President – Content and International Markets, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited said, “Our Content design philosophy is simple
– Build a deep understanding of viewers as people, not just as consumers of content. Build a bank of insights about the people, their culture, what interests and inspires them, what are their fears, hopes and aspirations. And powered with these insights, tell stories that connect, inspire, entertain and energize. To tell these powerful stories in an impactful way, we want to partner with the best creative leaders. I am very proud of our partnership with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari, to tell the amazing story of Lee and Hesh, true champions of our great country. ‘BREAK POINT’ is our effort to bring to our countrymen and to the world the told, but more importantly, the untold story of these adored champions of India.”
Mr. Amit Goenka, President – Digital Businesses & Platforms, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “At ZEE5, consumer delight and a seamless user experience have been an integral aspect of our approach. We have been taking concerted steps to enhance the value proposition of ZEE5 with compelling content offerings on one hand and an exceptional customer experience on the other. This strategy has enabled us to consistently deliver value to all our partners which further strengthens ZEE5 as the platform of choice. With ‘BREAK POINT’, we are set to further delight our viewers with a gripping story that drove one of the most famous partnerships in sports from India. We see this story opening the floodgates to a new format of narrative and the breadth of content we have on ZEE5.”
Commenting on the partnership with ZEE5, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari in a joint statement said, “BREAK POINT is an emotionally moving human story of India’s biggest sports legends and their incredible journey through the ups and downs in their professional and personal life. Through this show, we will witness an exemplary story of hard-work, conflict, belief, emotions and ambitions and showcase some of the most iconic moments of Indian tennis.
We are both thrilled to be bringing this interesting story through ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content.”
“Our 20-year journey has been a sensitive mix of achievement, conflict, success, disappointments, and friendship. There is no one better to document this than Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. I look forward to seeing this unfold on ZEE5”, shared Mahesh Bhupathi.
“I’m really excited to share our story with everyone. There’s been a lot of talk about Leander and Mahesh over the years, but the idea of inspiring the next generation, and sharing the moments with those who have supported us through the years, by telling our story, is what persuaded me to say yes to BREAK POINT. Friendships are what enrich our lives, and in BREAK POINT, people will witness the tests a true friendship needs to go through to survive. I can’t wait for everyone to witness it unfold on ZEE5”, added Leander Paes.
With customer centricity at the core of its design thinking, ZEE5 is leaving no stone unturned when comes to keeping the audience entertained, be it through blockbuster films like Radhe, Kaagaz, Nail Polish, Silence…Can You Hear it? or web shows like Rangbaaz, the State of Siege franchise, Sunflower and more
The web series will not just take the tennis lovers on a tour, but it will also have a unique concept called fan box; a medium where the fan’s point of view is recorded and placed in front of Lee- Hesh. They would be made to answer some of the most direct questions from the fans and thus capture not just perspective of players and coaches but also fans. This would allow tennis fans to become part of the narrative and not just be passive viewers.
Today, Sanjay Leela Bhansali completes 25 years in the Indian film industry.
With nine magnum opuses like Black, Saawariya, Padmaavat, Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas to his name, Bhansali has carved a special niche as a filmmaker. His eye for detail, thematic style of direction and powerful storylines have left an indelible mark on Bollywood.
As he completes quarter of a century in Bollywood, he is currently working on his tenth film Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Celebrating his 25 years of great cinema, ‘Bhansali Productions’ posted a showreel of his legacy on social media. The reel has taken the internet by storm and includes all the iconic spectacles, dialogues and artistes across every one of the nine movies that he has created so far.
Speaking about his journey thus far, Bhansali said,
“It has not always been an easy journey but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself regardless – I’ve won some and learnt some. But these 25 years would not be complete without the incredible effort of every single person I’ve worked with so far. The movie that an audience watches on their screens is a creative culmination of so many different forms of art – from the soundtrack, colours, screenplay, architecture, dialogues to every thread on every costume. It’s the fantabulous team of technicians, artistes, writers, producers and assistant directors that have been the real pillar behind every movie made. That’s why I like to call my films ‘handmade movies’. The years ahead are blank pages waiting to be written and I am itching to write them.”
– Sanjay Leela Bhansali
In his 25 years, he has put India on the global map of cinema with movies like Devdas premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002. The movie was also nominated for British Academy of Film and Television Awards for Best Film Not in the English Language.
His Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherji starrer, Black, inspired by the life of Helen Keller, stood fifth in Time’s “10 Best Movies of the Year 2005” (Europe) amongst films from across the world.
Not only that, but he has changed the face of Indian cinema by stirring a movement that focuses on artistic sets, clean direction and thematic backdrops.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature style of highly choreographed sequences and larger-than-life mega-musicals are somehow still rooted in realism.
A music connoisseur, Bhansali turned music director over the years. His movies have given us some memorable melodies such as Ram Chahe Leela, Tattad Tattad, Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Ghoomar, Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje, Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, Chand Chupa Baadal Mein, Nimbooda, Mastani, Saawariya, Jab Se Tere Naina.
He has also produced movies like Gabbar Is Back, Laal Ishq, Mary Kom, Rowdy Rathore, My Friend Pinto and Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. As a writer, he has 13 credits to his name and has penned some of his work including Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Ram Leela, Black, Devdas and Guzaarish, amongst others.
In 2015, Bhansali was honoured with the Padma Shri. He has a legacy of 38 awards to his name including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Mirchi Music Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Zee Gold Awards.
ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, launched its global brand campaign “Welcome to South Asia: Stories from our world” capturing the endlessly intriguing reality conundrum that is South Asia.
The campaign gives a 360-degree ringside view into how South Asia’s 5000 year old legacy of history, language, stories, wars, travels and more collides with new progress narratives, building out amazing realities that lock in inspiring and unlikely heroes. With a new twist in the already vivid reality around every corner, the campaign spotlights stories from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, where even the ordinary looks extraordinary, therefore leading to the narrative “if this is our reality, imagine our stories.”
“Welcome to South Asia: Stories from our world” is ZEE5’s promise to represent South Asia’s unimaginably cool realities and stories far distinguished from the mundane.
Evoking an array of emotions through lived, handed down and multi-generational stories, the campaign focuses on how, to the outside eye, even the ordinary looks extraordinary here, and invites viewers across the globe to experience this world through the bold, extraordinary stories on ZEE5.
Targeting South Asians across the globe, the campaign takes the most visually thrilling route, with the video capturing the landscapes, culture and traditions, and the music and romance that make up our daily lives in the region, while giving viewers a close-up view into the incredible lives and stories of their homelands.
The 70 second campaign video was ideated/visualised by WYPWorldwide and touches upon the extraordinary South Asian-themed stories woven together onto a single platform, ZEE5, that, as the largest platform for South Asian content, uniquely represents and redefines the narrative of South Asia for its viewers across the globe.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, said, “What we’ve done at ZEE5 is quite unparalleled. We’ve taken the largest library of Indian content across languages and added in the largest library of Pakistani shows and Originals as also Bangladeshi Originals, and we are taking this across the entire globe. With a staggering 130,000 hours of content, ZEE5 is today the only platform to bring the extraordinary realities of South Asia alive through even more extraordinary stories in a single destination, and that makes it the foremost platform for South Asian stories globally. It is this new South Asia narrative that we looked for the campaign to convey, and it captures that perfectly through visually stunning depictions of the music, cinematography, drama and more that make up the daily lives of people in South Asia.”
Amit Akali, CCO and Co-Founder, Wondrlab adds, “Very rarely do we get to create a campaign that literally the world will see. What makes ZEE5 stand apart for the international target audience is that it’s truly a reflection of our region – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and has unique content and stories from our part of the world. All around the world, people are embracing content from outside of their geography, in fact, hungry for it. And because content is only a reflection of our reality, we have some truly unique stories to share. We wanted to bring out this uniqueness of the region, and does that of ZEE5, with the aim of being the custodian of content from this part of the world. Which ZEE5 truly is – if you see the bank of content from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, it’s unparalleled.”
Already launched in the US during ZEE5’s recent mega launch in the market on June 22, and evincing a great response, the campaign has now been launched across APAC, Canada, MENA, the and UK and Europe. The high-frequency campaign will go live across TV, Radio, social media and digital over the next several weeks in a 360-degree promotional effort built around the campaign messaging “Welcome to South Asia: Stories from our world”.
ZEE5 welcomes its viewers into a world of 130,000 hours of stories from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, spread across TV shows, movies, Originals, and Music, health, and lifestyle videos. This content is available in Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, as well as Urdu, Bangla (Bangladeshi) and Malay, Thai, Bahasa and Arabic, with key titles dubbed and/or subtitled in English.
Diaspora audiences across the world now have access to blockbuster Bollywood movies and more across languages as also web-series from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Key titles include 14 Phere, State of Siege: Temple Attack, Churails,Sunflower, Jodi Kintu Tobuo, Contract, Mainker Chipay, Churails, Dhoop Ki Deewar, Ladies & Gentlemen, Kaagaz, Chintu Ka Birthday and the newly added youth-centric TVF Originals like Tripling, Permanent Roommates and more.
The upcoming magnum opus RRR from Baahubali filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, and Bollywood superstars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt will also be releasing on ZEE5 in all South Indian languages.
Users can download the ZEE5 app from Google Play Store / iOS App Store, on Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TVs, Android TVs, and Amazon Fire Stick. ZEE5 is also available on www.ZEE5.com
200 is a compelling narrative chronicling the oppression and injustice suffered by Dalit women and the circumstances which led them to take a drastic step.
Set in the context of atrocities against women, the film captures an incident where 200 women took law and justice in their own hands and lynched a gangster, robber, serial killer, serial rapist, in open court.
Produced by Yoodlee Films, the film production arm of Saregama and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, 200 has an ensemble cast comprising Amol Palekar, Barun Sobti, Rinku Rajguru, Sahil Khattar, Saloni Batra, Indraneil Sengupta and Upendra Limaye.
Commenting on the announcement, Nimisha Pandey, Head, Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, “ZEE5 has always believed in the power of content to bring about a positive change in the society. ‘200’ is a powerful story and it is important that stories like these get a platform so that it reaches out to the world and brings to light the harsh realities that still exist. We are happy to collaborate with Saregama and Yoodlee Films and hope that this film reaches as many people as possible and leads to a necessary conversation”.
Siddharth Anand Kumar, Vice-President, Films, Saregama says, “At the heart of 200, is a powerful story which is real and relevant and needs to be told. We have always strived to make films which have an urgency and message to society. Using a true incident as a backdrop, the film sheds light on the issues of casteism and examines the very nature of justice and oppression. The film raises more questions than it answers, and we hope it will spark a debate about these important issues.”
Starring Amol Palekar, Barun Sobti, Rinku Rajguru, Sahil Khattar, Saloni Batra, Indraneil Sengupta and Upendra Limaye Produced by Yoodlee Films, the film production arm of Saregama and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta.
After releasing the motion poster which created a lot of buzz and excitement, ZEE5 Global has now released the trailer of its much-anticipated original film, Dial 100. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar in pivotal roles, Dial 100 is produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Siddharth Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra’sAlchemy Films and directed by Rensil D’Silva. The film is set to premiere on ZEE5 on 6th August.
The trailer opens in the Police Emergency Call Centre where Manoj Bajpayee’s character Nikhil Sood receives a call from a woman who is grieving the loss of a son and is now on a mission to seek justice. This woman in question is Neena Gupta’s character Seema Palwa in a never seen before grey avatar. The movie also sees Sakshi Tanwar in a crucial role as Nikhil Sood’s (Manoj Bajpayee) wife who too gets pulled into the mess.
The trailer builds intrigue and leaves many questions unanswered – what is Seema Palwa (Neena Gupta’s character) planning to do with a gun, why is she threatening Nikhil Sood to help her seek revenge and how does Nikhil Sood get himself out of the situation?
Speaking about the trailer, Manoj Bajpayee shares, “It’s a unique film with lots of twists and turns which will engage the audience till the end. I am feeling quite kicked about the fact that the announcement itself has generated so much interest and excitement. I can’t wait for everyone to watch the film on ZEE5!! Dial 100 was an experience for me and I am sure that the audience will have the same feeling after watching it”.
Neena Gupta shares, “This character is something I have never played before, and I am grateful to Rensil for giving me this opportunity. Even though the movie unfolds in only one night, it is full of plot twists, drama, revenge, and murder, making for an engrossing thriller”.
Sakshi Tanwar says, “I jumped at the opportunity of working with Rensil Sir, Manoj Sir and Neena Ji as this is a dream team. I had a great time shooting for this film and I am sure the trailer will leave the audiences asking for more. So, get ready to witness this nail-biting suspense thriller on 6th August on ZEE5”.
“When we make a film on a story which revolves around just one night, we have to ensure that there’s never a dull moment. That’s what Dial 100 promises from start to end – an entertaining thriller with stellar performances, an engaging narrative and some jaw dropping moments. I am happy that I was able to bring it all together in the form of Dial 100 and I am looking forward to the premiere on 6th August on ZEE5”, shares director Rensil D’Silva.
The story unfolds in one night and warns the audience about how one phone call can change everything and turn everyone’s life upside down. While Manoj Bajpayee will be seen in a race against time to save his family, Neena Gupta will be seen in a dark role where her character is willing to go to any extent to avenge her son’s death.
Dial 100 premieres on 6th August on ZEE5 across the globe.
Users can download the ZEE5 app from Google Play Store / iOS App Store, on Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TVs, Android TVs, and Amazon Fire Stick. ZEE5 is also available on www.ZEE5.com.
Dial 100 has been amongst the most highly awaited films this year, especially with Manoj Bajpayee being the flavor of the season and him teaming up with powerhouse actors Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar. Produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Siddharth M Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra’s Alchemy Films, the thriller suspense film is directed by Rensil D’Silva and will premiere on the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, ZEE5 Global.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global says, “We’ve lined up a fantastic slate of content this year for our viewers across the globe and our upcoming release, Dial 100 is key among them. A movie with a stellar cast and production team behind it, Dial 100 is sure to deliver a compelling narrative with noteworthy performances, and keep the viewers on the edge of their seats till the very end”
Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, “Dial 100 is a film that echoes our vision to present fresh and unique content that connects with audiences. Rarely do we get to see a union of such gifted actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar combined with the creative energies of Siddharth Malhotra and director Rensil D’Silva to create such an intelligent and thrilling movie. We are very happy to partner with ZEE5, which is a home for great content, for the world premiere of Dial 100.”
Producer Siddharth P Malhotra, Alchemy Films says, “We are excited and thrilled to partner with like-minded powerhouses like ZEE5 and Sony Pictures Film India and bring forth one of the most awaited movies of this year. The movie’s script was one of its most powerful elements which has been executed even more beautifully by the cast and crew, taking the movie a notch up.”
Director Rensil D’Silva says, “Dial 100 is a fast-paced, edge of the seat, thriller film which unfolds in one night. This movie would not have been the same without the involvement of the powerhouse star cast and I am so glad that we were able to do this together. The movie with its many twists is sure to surprise the audience and keep them enthralled from start to end.”
Dial 100 will premiere soon on ZEE5.
Users can download the ZEE5 app from Google Play Store / iOS App Store, on Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TVs, Android TVs, and Amazon Fire Stick. ZEE5 is also available on www.ZEE5.com.
The sun is out and what better way to celebrate with a little singing and dancing? That’s exactly what we’re getting with ‘the event of the summer’, In The Heights.
From Lin Manual-Miranda and John M.Chu comes an experience like no other, all about family, love and persevering, no matter what. I had the pleasure of attending the global conference, joined by the cast and crew. There, they spoke about their experiences and what the film means to them.
Speaking about what he would like the audience to take away from the film, leading man Anthony Ramos said that he wants the audience to feel inspired; to watch the each character go through their troubles, but have the perseverance to get through it. “Hopefully, it gives people the hope they can achieve things they set out to dream of for their own lives and themselves.” He adds.
Speaking about how the ‘spectacle’ of musicals and intimacy were merged together and how he tried to accomplish this, Quiara Alegría Hudes says:
“When I think of my favourite movie musicals, I think of the opportunity to juxtapose tremendous vision in the musical numbers with very intimate moments, being able to whisper a conversation… the opportunity to get really big and also get really up close and personal. I remember developing the screenplay, Jon and I were going back and forth a lot on ‘how big can we get? How human can we get?’ Always pushing those extremes to create that dynamism.”
Quiara Alegria Hudes
Director John M. Chu did have his worries about how he would be able to show the representation of the Latina community, but saw a common thing that his background and the Latina community have in common.
“I think that what we related on most was about dreams; I knew what it felt like even though I am not from Washington Heights, I’m not Latino. I knew what it felt like to be in my bedroom dreaming about being a director one day when that didn’t exist, someone like me didn’t exist in that position.”
John M. Chu
The fact that the film is being released in theatres… yes, theatres, makes it even more of a thrill to watch. This film seems to be madefor cinemas. Corey Hawkins who plays Usnavi’s friend, Benny says, “It’s just magic… to be back in the [movie] theatre together – that moment when the lights go down and they dim and you can just sit back and be next to somebody who is not from where you’re from, who doesn’t look like how you look but we all connect through that.”
In The Heights is an epic event not to be missed and will definitely make you feel motivated and inspired.
