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BOND wins big at the tenth year of the Transform Awards MEA
The results of the 2023 Transform Awards MEA have been revealed! We are pleased to announce BOND's outstanding achievement of winning two Gold and two Silver awards.
The Transform Awards recognize the finest and honour excellence in brand strategy and design across the Middle East and Africa region.
BOND’s Gold awards were for “Best Implementation of a Brand Development Project” and “Best Development of a New Brand Within an Existing Brand Portfolio” for their work with Dubai Holding and Tickit.
These awards recognise exceptional execution of organisational developments or rebranding initiatives, acknowledging the strategic implementation that ensures a new identity has a maximum impact on the target audience. Tickit introduces an innovative loyalty programme, setting new standards as the first of its kind, dedicated to offering members in the UAE convenient and immediate rewards across a multitude of leading destinations, captivating attractions, and beloved brands.
In collaboration with Dubai Holding, BOND undertook not just the creation of the brand but also its complete implementation, including the launch campaign. The objective was to encourage individuals to make their own connections and find a compelling reason to align with the brand.
India Today Group to launch its free-to-air English news channel in the UK
The India Today Group has announced the launch of India Today in the UK market from May 31.
This is a follow-up to the launch of the Group's Hindi news channel, Aaj Tak, in the UK market. Previously operating as a hybrid channel, Aaj Tak and India Today served UK audiences with unique content.
With the launch of India Today, the English news channel will now be available as a free-to-air service, broadcasting in standard definition (SD) and accessible on Sky Channel No. 523. This will position it alongside other prominent English news channels, including Sky News, BBC News, GB News and Talk TV.
Meanwhile, Aaj Tak will continue to be available on Sky Channel number 710, providing uninterrupted access to Hindi content for viewers. The India Today Group, renowned for its comprehensive news coverage and commitment to delivering high-quality content, is thrilled to bring its linear presence to the UK audience.
With its launch in the UK, India Today aims to captivate audiences with its insightful reporting, engaging programmes, and unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence. The channel's introduction is a testament to the India Today Group's dedication to delivering informative and relevant content to viewers worldwide.
BBC News channel launches three new programme formats
The BBC News channel has confirmed details of new programmes, which began to air this week.
The reactive and fast-paced BBC News Now with Lucy Hockings (1630 IST/1200 BST to 1930 IST/1500 BST) will cover several stories throughout the programme, using Lucy’s versatile and accessible style in an immersive format designed to move seamlessly from stories to story.
The best of the BBC’s forensic analysis and journalism will be at the heart of Verified Live with Matthew Amroliwala (1930 IST/1500 BST to 2230 IST/ 1800 BST). Verified Live will delve into the key stories behind the headlines and work closely with BBC Verify, the BBC’s new verification hub and brand, which will use advanced editorial tools and techniques to investigate, source and verify information, video, and images.
The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim (2230 IST/1800 BST to 0030 IST/ 2000 BST) will be a deep-dive into some of the significant stories of the day, using Yalda’s trademark in-depth, news-making interviews combined with a unique global perspective.
The new programmes will join The Context with Christian Fraser (0030 IST/2000 BST to 0230 IST/ 2200BST) which relaunched with a new format last month. The programme is known for its conversational style, regular panellists and thorough analysis, discussion and debate.
Fellow chief presenter Maryam Moshiri will move across all programmes.
Paul Royall, Interim Executive Editor, BBC News channel says: “This is an exciting moment for the channel as we continue to shape our schedules. These new programmes will provide viewers with the trusted, impartial journalism they expect from us, but with new, innovative formats which will deliver the best viewing experience.”
WPP leaders honoured in 2023 Empower Role Model Lists for advancing inclusion and diversity
Eleven leaders from across WPP have been recognised in the 2023 Empower Role Model Lists, designed to celebrate leaders who are championing inclusion for people of colour within global businesses.
The lists, compiled by INvolve and supported by YouTube, celebrate 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders and 50 Advocate Role Models from across all industries for their commitment to DE&I in the workplace and to driving strategic change within their organisations.
Empower Top 100 Ethnic Minority Executive Role Models:
Dionne Aiken, CMO, Profiles Division, Kantar
Dorothy Burwell, Partner, FGS Global
Debbie Ellison, Global Chief Digital Officer, VMLY&R Commerce
Shelina Janmohamed, VP of Islamic Marketing, Ogilvy
Kirk McDonald, North America CEO, GroupM
Niken Wresniwiro, SVP Global Communications, WPP
Empower Top 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders:
Narmda Bhudia, Global Credit Risk Manager, GroupM
Andre Charles-Foster, Global Product Manager, GroupM Nexus
Amber Tomlinson, Product Director, GroupM
Empower Top 50 Advocate Executive Role Models:
Mark Read, CEO, WPP
Jennifer Remling, Chief People Officer, WPP
Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said: "Our priority at WPP is to continue to foster a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to create world-leading work for our clients. We believe that diversity and inclusivity are not only moral imperatives but also powerful business opportunities. I’m delighted that WPP leaders have once again been recognised in the Empower Role Model lists, highlighting their contributions to breaking down barriers for people of colour in our industry."
The recognition of role models comes against a backdrop of ongoing strategic work by WPP to address racial injustice both within the company and across the industry. In 2020, WPP made a series of commitments aimed at combatting racial injustice and supporting Black and minority ethnic talent. As part of these commitments, WPP pledged to invest $30m over three years to support anti-racism charities and inclusion programmes around the world.
This includes WPP’s Racial Equity Programme which funds projects that help bring about change, and WPP’s Elevate, a United States sponsorship programme designed to support Black women in their career growth. Elevate has since been rolled out to 25 high-potential Black women in the UK and will be piloted in its evolved format, SUMMIT, a year-long sponsorship programme for people of colour in Brazil and South Africa this year.
WPP has also introduced diverse candidate slate policies in the UK, US and APAC, has roles specifically marketed and accessible to candidates from under-represented groups, and is nurturing early talent to build a diverse pipeline. In 2022, we appointed a new Global Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer, highlighting our commitment to sustained momentum.
Following the success of the United States pilot, WPP partnered with The One Club for Creativity to launch ONE School UK in 2022, a free 16-week online portfolio programme designed to open doors to a career in advertising for talented UK-based Black creatives.
To ensure progress is driven by accountability, WPP established a global Inclusion Council in 2020 which gives a voice to under-represented groups and advises on goals, identifies barriers and recommends new systems and, in 2021, introduced DE&I metrics linked to leaders’ compensation and quarterly reviews. For the third consecutive year, we have published our workforce diversity data for the US and UK in our Sustainability Report.
‿ and us Named Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year In The One Show 2023 Global Creative Rankings
Rankings unveiled globally and by country and region for companies, individuals, and work.
Based on point totals for wins in The One Show 2023 announced last week during Creative Week in New York, ‿ and us Dubai was crowned Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year in The One Show 2023 Global Creative Rankings.
The top 10 agencies in the region are as follows
The One Show 2023 Middle East & Africa Agency Rankings
1. ‿ and us Dubai
2. Impact BBDO Dubai
3. Impact BBDO Beirut
4. Horizon FCB Dubai
5. Ogilvy Africa Nairobi
6. Saatchi & Saatchi MEA Dubai
7. Ogilvy South Africa Johannesburg (tie)
8. Publicis Middle East Dubai (tie)
9. Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town
10. Havas Middle East Dubai
In addition, Ali Rez, CCO, MENAP, Impact BBDO, was named the region’s top creative in The One Show 2023 Middle East & Africa Creative of the Year Rankings.
Using dropdown menus, the rankings can be viewed by Agency, Independent Agency, Brand-Side Agency, Brand, Non-Profit Client, Brand Parent Company, Production Company, Music & Sound Company, Agency Network, Agency Holding Company, Highest Ranked Work, Country, Region, and Creatives. Rankings can also be viewed globally, and by region and country.
The One Show 2023 Global Creative Rankings methodology
Rankings in each category are calculated by the company that garners the most points overall for winning entries based on One Show Pencils, Merits and Special Awards, allocated as follows: Gold Pencil 45 points, Silver 21, Bronze 9, Merit 3, Fusion, SDG and Green Pencil 90 each, Penta Pencil 150, Best of Discipline 90 and Best of Show 135.
If the same entry wins multiple awards within a discipline, the points for the highest award in that discipline is counted towards “of the Year” awards. Points are only awarded to agencies listed as Primary and Secondary on entries. If several agencies are listed under Primary and Secondary, the points are divided among them.
All One Show 2023 Gold, Silver, Bronze Pencil and Merit winners were announced last week during Creative Week in New York. A total of 20,166 pieces from 69 countries and regions were entered in The One Show 2023. Agencies, studios, brands, production companies and designers in 54 countries and regions were awarded 210 Gold Pencils, 200 Silver, 238 Bronze, and 1,172 Merits.
Awards shows produced by The One Club for Creativity each have their distinct focus. The One Show judges focus on creativity of ideas and quality of execution, while ADC Annual Awards juries maintain the show’s long-running concentration as the champion for craft, design and innovation.
The One Club for Creativity, producer of The One Show, ADC Annual Awards, ONE Asia Creative Awards, Type Directors Club competition, TDC Ascenders, Young Guns, and more, is the world’s foremost non-profit organization whose mission is to support and celebrate the global creative community. Revenue generated from entries to its global awards shows goes back into the industry to fund programming under the organization’s four pillars: Education, Inclusion & Diversity, Gender Equality, and Creative Development.
Netflix Appoints Arnold Schwarzenegger As Chief Action Officer
Nobody knows action like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce Arnold as our new Chief Action Officer!
Watch the video HERE
So whether you want to catch Schwarzenegger's first-ever television role in FUBAR, Chris Hemsworth’s highly anticipated return in Extraction 2, a new season of The Witcher with Henry Cavill or Gal Gadot as an intrepid heroine in Heart of Stone, Arnold is working around the clock to bring you the most explosive series and films on earth!
Get ready for a hard-hitting roller coaster ride as Netflix cranks its action slate into the next gear.
Top 10 Week of May 8: ‘The Mother’ Has Netflix’s Biggest Opening Weekend for a Film in 2023
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Continues Its Reign
“Queens” rule the Top 10. In its second week, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story continued its reign in the #1 spot on the English TV List with 158.68M hours viewed, appearing in the Top 10 in 91 countries. With 307M total hours viewed, the series has quickly amassed more than 47M views (307M hours viewed divided by 6.49 runtime hours) since its May 4 debut. Viewers have fully embraced the Bridgertonverse with Seasons 1 and 2 of Bridgerton also re-entering the list with 23.88M hours viewed and 17.25M hours viewed, respectively. On the English Films List, Jennifer Lopez’s high-intensity action thriller The Mother topped the charts as the #1 opening weekend for a Netflix film in 2023 with 83.71M hours viewed. Directed by Niki Caro, the film was #1 in 84 countries with nearly 43M views (83.71M hours viewed divided by 1.96 runtime hours).
Joining Queen Charlotte on the English TV side, Season 2 of Firefly Lane (31.9M hours viewed) and Seasons 1 and 2 of Sweet Tooth (11.01M hours viewed and 27.61M hours viewed), The Night Agent (20.34M hours viewed), and The Diplomat (18.37M hours viewed) returned to the list. New to the list were docuseries Missing: Dead or Alive with 23.95M hours viewed and Queen Cleopatra with 20.18M hours viewed.
Post-apocalyptic action series Black Knight debuted atop the Non-English TV List with 31.22M hours viewed. Returning favorites also dominated the list, including Korean dramas Doctor Cha and The Good Bad Mother, Turkish drama The Tailor, Seasons 1 and 2 of Colombian drama The Marked Heart, Japanese drama Sanctuary, Season 2 of Spanish drama Welcome to Eden and Danish thriller The Nurse.
Political satire ¡Que viva México! entered the Non-English Films List in the #1 spot with 19.46M hours viewed along with Norwegian drama Royalteen: Princess Margrethe with 6.08M hours viewed. French action-adventure AKA, which moved into the # 5 spot on the Most Popular List with 98.51M total hours viewed, Thai thriller Hunger, Mexican comedy Queens on the Run, German Academy Award winner All Quiet on the Western Front and Korean action Kill Boksoon closed out the list.
STARZPLAY records nearly 70% increase in viewership during Ramadan 2023
Ramadan entertainment continues to be in high demand and has driven growth in viewership during the Holy Month, according to a recent viewership analysis by STARZPLAY, one of the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand services.
The platform witnessed a remarkable increase in viewership across the GCC markets with nearly a 70% increase in unique users compared to Ramadan 2022. UAE witnessed the maximum increase in viewership, a 62% increase in unique users in 2023 vis-à-vis Ramadan in 2022 while the rest of the GCC recorded nearly a 60% increase in unique users.
Over the years, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Ramadan has typically seen increased TV consumption and a visible shift in viewership towards Arabic content. This year too, the top performing shows in the region included Serou Al Batea, Al Moasses Osman, Kashf Mestaagel, Bab Al Hara and Harb. Drama continued to be the top performing genre while comedy satires and cookery shows remained a popular choice for viewers.
Tony Saab, Senior Vice President of Content and Strategic Partnerships, STARZPLAY added: “Ramadan is a month of family gatherings and celebrations with friends and families and a time where viewers consume a greater amount of entertainment content. Over the last few years STARZPLAY has witnessed a significant increase in streaming during the Holy Month and this year was no different. Our platform recorded nearly a 70% uplift in consumption vis-à-vis last year which is a clear indication of the increase in demand of video streaming consumption across the MENA region. The Ramadan viewership figures evidently indicate the appetite for Arabic language content in the region and therefore an opportunity for streaming services like ours to deliver even more original Arabic content.”
During the Holy Month, STARZPLAY also witnessed over a 50% increase in new sign-ups compared to Ramadan 2022, which is a testament of the platform’s compelling content roster to meet the demand for streaming in the region. The young consumers are driving subscription growth and STARZPLAY has been at the helm to deliver diverse, as well as quality, content to its audiences, with a strong focus on producing Arabic original content.
With thousands of hours of premium content including blockbuster movies, exclusive TV shows, kids’ content, Arabic series, as well as varied content via add-on channels, STARZPLAY is the number one player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The service is available in 19 countries across the MENA for fans to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere, and from any device.
ADC Annual Awards Global Creative Rankings announced
MullenLowe US and Squarespace Win Big In ADC 102nd Annual Awards Global Creative Rankings
MullenLowe US New York and Squarespace New York led the way among top winners in the ADC 102nd Annual Awards Global Creative Rankings.
Based on cumulative points for all Cubes and Merits won, MullenLowe US New York was crowned this year’s ADC top-ranking global agency. The agency won two Best of Disciplines – in Brand/Communication Design and Illustration – for “Something To Offend Everyone” on behalf of Brooklyn Film Festival.
Squarespace New York also had a strong year, winning a total of eight Gold Cubes, as well as Best of Discipline in Brand-Side for “The Singularity”, working with Q Department New York, Final Cut New York, and Smuggler New York/Los Angeles.
Highlights of the ADC 102nd Annual Awards Global Creative Rankings are as follows
ADC 102nd Global Agency Rankings
1. MullenLowe US New York
2. VMLY&R New York
3. FCB New York
4. Dentsu Tokyo
5. Serviceplan Germany Munich
6. Performance Art Toronto
7. Rethink Toronto/Montréal/Vancouver
8. VMLY&R Mexico City
9. McCann New York
10. adam&eve DDB London (tie)
10. DDB Chicago (tie)
ADC 102nd Global Agency Network Rankings
1. VMLY&R
2. DDB Worldwide
3. FCB
ADC 102nd Global Brand-Side Agency Rankings
1. Squarespace New York
2. Spotify In-House New York
3. Google Brand Studio APAC
ADC 102nd Global Brand Rankings
1. Squarespace
2. Coors Light
3. The New York Times Magazine
ADC 102nd Global Non-Profit Client Rankings
1. Brooklyn Film Festival
2. PAWS NY
3. Flutwein
ADC 102nd Global Production Company Rankings
1. Smuggler New York/Los Angeles
2. Helo Los Angeles
3. Paulus Co. Ltd Seoul
ADC 102nd Global Music & Sound Company Rankings
1. JSM Music New York
2. Yessian New York
3. Human New York
ADC 102nd Global Highest Ranked Work
1. “Chillboards” by DDB Chicago with adam&eveDDB London, NORD DDB CPH Copenhagen, and Molson Coors for Coors Light
2. “Something to Offend Everyone” by MullenLowe US New York for Brooklyn Film Festival
3. “I Will Always Be Me” by VMLY&R New York for Dell Technologies and Intel
ADC 102nd Country Rankings
1. United States
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. China
5. Japan
ADC 102nd Annual Awards Regional Agencies of the Year are as follows.
ADC 102nd APAC Agency of the Year: Dentsu Tokyo
ADC 102nd Europe Agency of the Year: Serviceplan Germany MunichADC 102nd Latin America Agency of the Year: VMLY&R Mexico Mexico City
ADC 102nd Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year: Grid Worldwide Johannesburg
ADC 102nd North America Agency of the Year: MullenLowe US New York
The ADC 102nd Annual Awards Global Creatives of the Year, listed at the agencies and brands where they worked when the winning entries were produced, are as follows .
ADC 102nd Global Creative Rankings (individuals)
Creative (overall): Richard Brim, adam&eveDDB London; Rodrigo Jatene, DDB Chicago; Colin Selikow, DDB Chicago; Ari Weiss, DDB Worldwide (tie)
Chief Creative Officer: Richard Brim, adam&eveDDB London; Rodrigo Jatene, DDB Chicago; Ari Weiss, DDB Worldwide (tie)
Chief Design Officer: Deb Bishop, The New York Times for Kids New York
Executive Creative Director: Colin Selikow, DDB Chicago
Group Creative Director: Zack Menna, Rich Singer, both MullenLowe US New York (tie)
Chief Marketing Officer: Michelle St. Jacques, Molson Coors
Art Director: Annie Jen, The New York Times Magazine New York; Ben Grandgenett, The New York Times Magazine New York; Borja Iciz, adam&eveDDB London
Copywriter: Jess West, Ken Bates, both DDB Chicago (tie)
Designer: Andrea Da Silva, Arlinda Shabani, both Serviceplan Germany Munich (tie)
Illustrator: Sofia Kyrimi, G Design Studio Athens
Photographer: William Etchebehere
Photo Editor: Noelle Flores-Theard, The New Yorker New York
Creative Technologist: Shan Jin, Goodby Silverstein & Partners San Francisco
Director: Randy Krallman, Smuggler
Freelancer: Rang Li, Stockholm
The rankings can be viewed by Agency, Independent Agency, Brand-Side Agency, Network, Brand, Non-Profit Client, Production Company, Music & Sound Company, Highest Ranked Work, Country, Region, and Creatives (globally, and by region and country), using dropdown menus.
Rankings methodology
Rankings in each category are calculated by the company that garners the most points overall for winning entries based on ADC Cubes, Merits and Special Awards, allocated as follows: Gold Cube 45 points, Silver 21, Bronze 9, Merit 3, Fusion Cube 90, Designism Cube 90, Best of Discipline 90, and Black Cube for Best of Show 135.
If the same entry wins multiple awards within a discipline, the points for the highest award in that discipline is counted towards “of the Year” awards.
Points are only awarded to agencies listed as Primary and Secondary on entries. If several agencies are listed under Primary and Secondary, the points are divided among them.
A total of 11,198 pieces were entered from 59 countries and regions in the ADC 102nd Annual Awards. Agencies, studios, freelancers, brands and production companies in 32 countries were awarded a total of 106 ADC Gold Cubes, 120 Silvers, 162 Bronze and 390 Merits this year.
The top five countries for winners are the US with 367, Canada and Germany with 75 each, China with 74, and Japan with 38.
A complete showcase of all ADC 102nd Annual Awards Cube and Merit winners can be viewed here.
The One Club awards shows each have their distinct focus. The ADC Annual Awards maintain their long-running concentration as the champion for craft, design and innovation, while The One Show judges focus on creativity of ideas and quality of execution.
ZEE5 Global Unveils a High Voltage Line-Up of 111 Titles
Celebrating five glorious years of creating exclusive OTT content, ZEE5 Global at a star-studded event in Mumbai, India titled, ‘Hooked to 5’, revealed an expansive line-up of titles featuring originals in Hindi and regional languages, sequels of cult-favourite series, big-ticket direct to digital releases, blockbuster post-theatrical launches and intriguing docu-series
For the slate, ZEE5 Global has partnered with prominent creators like Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral Fever (TVF), Goldie Behl’s Rose Audio Visuals, Applause Entertainment, Sudhir Mishra, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, and Nagraj Manjule, to narrate stories featuring powerhouse performers like Salman Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Sonali Bendre, Arya, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, and many more
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, today unveiled a highly anticipated, blockbuster content slate with a line-up of 111+ titles spanning across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi. Keeping the audiences ‘Hooked to 5’, the star-studded event was held in Mumbai, India. Staying true to its promise of consistently delivering compelling entertainment content, the slate features an extensive array of genres, from avant-garde thrillers and adrenaline-pumping action to captivating dramas, light-hearted comedies, and fantasy adventures.
The new slate is designed to elevate the content viewing experience with enhanced choices across formats, genres and languages. The lineup also showcases ZEE5 Global’s significant focus on regional content with titles in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi. Pushing the boundaries of creative storytelling to democratize access to quality entertainment, ZEE5 Global has expanded its ecosystem through partnerships with prominent content creators and cinematic maestros such as Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral Fever (TVF), Applause Entertainment, Goldie Behl’s Rose Audio Visuals, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, Nagraj Manjule, and Sudhir Mishra, along with powerhouse performers like Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Arya, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Radhika Apte amongst others. The platform’s content portfolio builds a high level of excitement as it brings the world of entertainment to consumers’ screens across the globe, in multiple languages, with diverse emotions and endless experiences to get hooked on to.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, stated, "We celebrate an incredible 5 years of ZEE5 Global this year, growing from strength to strength to becoming the No.1 South Asian platform with viewers from nearly every part of the world coming to our platform to watch content in their preferred language, be it Hindi or Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam or others. We’re thrilled today to unveil our highly anticipated new content slate of 111 titles especially curated to bring these discerning audiences an all-new slate of exceptional stories across languages, genres and formats that promise to not only entertain and enthrall but also bring them a little closer to home.”
Mr. Punit Misra, President – Content & International Markets, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “As we celebrate ZEE5 @5 and reflect upon why and who we exist for, we realize that today’s youth celebrates life for its variables as opposed to its constants. They seek not to be bracketed with singular identities set in stone, but to be multi-dimensional and ever evolving. At ZEE5, it is our unwavering mission to stand shoulder to shoulder with our viewers on this path, celebrating their multi-dimensionality through stories that ignite their imagination, stoke their dreams, shape their beliefs and inspire their very being.”
Commenting on the new slate, Ms. Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer – Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, “As ZEE5 reaches its 5-year milestone, we are creating ourselves, one story at a time. It is our endeavour to take our viewers on a journey where they explore multiple dimensions within themselves. It gives us immense joy in bringing stories and characters that take our audiences to new worlds and emotions, that they can sometimes relate to and sometimes escape with. The new slate that we’ve curated brings forth fresh seasons of our most loved series and some new titles that we hope audiences will enjoy. We’re working with some brilliant creators who share our vision and passion of broadening the horizons of storytelling.”
Since its inception, ZEE5 Global’s content strategy has pushed the boundaries of creativity and diversified its slate with real, relatable, and authentic storytelling to strengthen its position as the go-to multilingual entertainment platform for entertainment seekers everywhere. Bringing a bouquet of genres, the much-awaited line-up features sequels of prominent original series like Sunflower S2, Taj: Reign of Revenge, TVF’s Humorously Yours S3 and Aam Aadmi Family S4, The Kashmir Files Unreported, Duranga S2, Mithya S2, The Broken News S2, Guneet Monga’s Gyarah Gyarah (11:11), Sudhir Mishra’s Crime Beat, Direct to digital movies Manoj Bajpayee’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Silence 2, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Haddi and Love is Blind, Pankaj Tripathi’s Kadak Singh, Huma Qureshi’s Tarla, Sunny Deol’s post-theatrical Gadar 2; and power-packed regional titles like Vetrimaaran and Vijay Sethupathi’s Viduthalai - Part 1, Arya's Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam, Nagraj Manjule’s Ghar Banduk Biryani, and more. ZEE5 Global has bolstered its library with marquee content across languages to solidify its presence across markets and establish a stronger connect with audiences across age groups.