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Digital premiere of the Telugu blockbuster 'Gaami.'
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UGADI SPECIAL: VISHWAK SEN’S GAAMI PREMIERES IN TELUGU ALONG WITH TAMIL AND KANNADA DUBS ONLY ON ZEE5 GLOBAL, STARTING APRIL 12!

ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, is thrilled to announce the digital premiere of the Telugu blockbuster ‘Gaami.’ Following its theatrical success, this visually stunning Telugu film is all set to entertain audiences starting April 12 in Telugu along with Tamil and Kannada dubs only on ZEE5 Global.

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Bollywood April 2024
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BOLLYWOOD MOVIES COMING TO SCREEN IN APRIL 2024

Entering April, various movie industries are gearing up to unveil a diverse array of films set for this month’s release. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation for titles like “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” “Maidaan,” “Amar Singh Chamkila,” and “Mr and Mrs Maahi,” to name a few.

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KOREAN DRAMAS APRIL
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KOREAN DRAMAS TO WATCH OUT FOR THIS APRIL 2024

April 2024 is set to be an exhilarating month for Korean drama enthusiasts, as a diverse lineup of eagerly anticipated series is ready to grace the screen. From the thrilling adaptation of a beloved manga in “Parasyte: The Grey” to the heartwarming romance of “Lovely Runner,” and the gripping narratives of “Blood Free” and “Chief Detective 1958,” there’s a rich palette of genres for every viewer. Not to forget “Goodbye Earth,” which explores a dramatic end-of-the-world scenario, adding to the variety of storytelling that K-dramas are celebrated for. Each drama, boasting an impressive cast and unique plots, promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for a month packed with unforgettable stories, emotional depth, and top-tier entertainment

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THE OSCARS ARE HERE! A LIST OF ALL THE WINS

The 96th Academy Awards are upon us! Unfolding today, March 10, in Los Angeles, this prestigious event will see the crème de la crème of Hollywood congregate to honor the past year’s cinematic triumphs.

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EMPOWERING NARRATIVES: THE IMPACT OF WOMEN CREATORS ON INDIAN STORYTELLING

For decades, Bollywood’s narratives were predominantly crafted and visualized through a male lens, often sidelining the complexity and richness of female experiences and perspectives. However, the years 2023 and 2024 have seen a paradigm shift, with women not only claiming their space in front of the camera but also asserting their influence behind the scenes. This change heralds a new era of filmmaking in India, characterized by a broader range of stories that include, celebrate, and empower female voices and experiences.

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CELEBRATE THIS WOMEN’S DAY WITH STORIES OF STRENGTH AND SUCCESS ON ZEE5 GLOBAL

This Women’s Day, ZEE5 Global presents a handpicked selection of empowering films celebrating women’s strength and resilience. From the courageous Tejas to the inspiring Rashmi Rocket, these movies entertain and honor the determined spirit of women who defy odds and emerge victorious. Join us in paying tribute to the incredible women who inspire, overcome, and conquer.

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PARK HYUNG-SIK AND PARK SHIN-HYE GOING TO DUBAI END OF MARCH

Beyond the borders of South Korea, ‘Doctor Slump’ has also garnered significant international acclaim, owing in part to its availability on Netflix. The overwhelming popularity of Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye extends to regions such as the Arab world, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Consequently, their invitation to serve as Dubai Friends reflects their global appeal.

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RIHANNA RETURNS TO THE MIC FOR A DAY

Despite Rihanna’s staggering net worth of $1.4 billion, her involvement in such events might be attributed to her business ventures, particularly her association with Fenty.

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AMEEN SAYANI PASSES AWAY AT 91

Ameen Sayani, a legendary figure in Indian radio, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 91 after suffering a heart attack, as confirmed by his son, Rajil Sayani.

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Dharma Productions
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KARAN JOHAR CELEBRATES 42 YEARS OF DHARMA PRODUCTIONS

Sharing a clip which features some of their best work the tag line read, “2 years of sharing emotions, yaadein, stories & bringing the magic of cinema to your homes & the big screen! Thank you for being part of our Dharma Family, we are grateful for your unending love #42YearsOfDharma”.

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Star Trek Picard
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STAR TREK: PICARD FINAL SEASON TRAILER IS HERE

Jean-Luc’s latest spin around the stars will have a lot to do with the season’s big villain, Vadic, who will be played by Amanda Plummer (Ratched, Hannibal). Vadic is the mysterious alien captain of the Shrike, a warship that has beef with Picard and his former Enterprise crewmates.

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Adil Hussain
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ADIL HUSSAIN REVEALS HIS LIST OF WORK AT BUSAN

Both of the actor’s Busan films this year are by festival alumni – “The Storyteller,” is by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose “Bittersweet” was in Busan 2020 and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” is helmed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, who was at Busan in 2016 with “A Billion Colour Story.”

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Sandstorm
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JEMIMA KHAN TO CO-PRODUCE “SANDSTORM”

A coming of age story, centering around a Pakistani schoolgirl called Zara, “Sandstorm” navigates the “tricky terrain of internet dating in a conservative Muslim society,” according to the logline as well as questions “the objectification of the female body and its relationship to honor in Pakistani culture.”

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Violent Cases
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BEN KINGSLEY TO STAR IN FILM ADAPTATION OF “VIOLENT CASES”

“‘Violent Cases’ is a journey into the mind of Neil Gaiman, as a famous author recounts fragmented childhood memories and visits to an osteopath who once worked for Al Capone, weaving a dark and twisting tale about stories, our memory, violence and the ways we can’t escape our past,” reads the logline.

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Velma
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MINDY KALING’S VELMA SERIES CASTS SAM RICHARDSON, CONSTANCE WU AMONG OTHERS

According to the logline, the series tells “the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and underappreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.”

The 10-episode first season of HBO Max’s “Velma” will debut in 2023.

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Citadel India
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CITADEL INDIA SHOOT TO BEGIN IN NOVEMBER

The actors are set to begin workshops for the Prime Video series by early November. The makers are working on a special look for Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The plan is to take the project on floors by the end of November or early December.

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ZWIGATO
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NANDITA DAS’ SWIGATO FEATURING KAPIL SHARMA IS A STRUGGLE BETWEEN MAN AND ALGORITHMS

Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives present ‘Zwigato’, directed by Nandita Das. The film is about an ex-floor manager of a factory who loses his job during the pandemic. He then works as a food delivery rider, grappling with the world of ratings and incentives. To support the income, his homemaker wife begins to explore different work opportunities, with fear but also excitement of a new found independence. The film is about the relentlessness of life, but not without their shared moments of joy. It captures the lives of invisible ‘ordinary’ people, hidden in plain sight.

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Phone Bhoot
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KATRINA KAIF IS THE GHOST IN PHONE BHOOT

Katrina Kaif is all set to experiment with her characters and has now decided to play the role of a ghost in Phone Bhoot. The actress has been roped in by Excel Entertainment to feature in their horror-comedy that also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter.

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US Franchise
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THE BIGGEST MOVIE FRANCHISE IN THE U.S BOX OFFICE

The Bond franchise sat at an inflation-adjusted $6.1 billion of cumulative U.S. earnings as of early October of this year. The Bond franchise sat at an inflation-adjusted $6.1 billion of cumulative U.S. earnings as of early October of this year, according to movie website The Numbers. The latest Bond movie – Daniel Craig’s final one – was released one year ago. “No Time to Die” grossed close to $161 million stateside. Marvel is at a totally different level of churning out releases: 2021 movies Black Widow, Eternals, Spider-Man “No Way Home” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” made almost $1.4 billion at the U.S. box office to-date, while 2022 releases “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Love and Thunder” from the uber-popular Thor series already brought in an astonishing $755 million.

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The Fabulous
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NETFLIX DROPS TEASER FOR KOREAN OG “THE FABULOUS

The much-anticipated first glimpse at the new series was shared by Netflix on October 5, and features snippets pulled from The Fabulous encompassing the fast-paced, glamorous world of South Korea’s illustrious fashion scene. Freelance photo editor Ji Woo-min (played by SHINee’s Minho) is at the heart of its schemes, crossing paths and eventually developing a romance with PR manager Pyo Ji-eun (Rookie Cops’ Chae Soo-bin).

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