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20th Television have dropped yet another teaser for Alien: Earth, their upcoming sci-fi horror series that will serve as a prequel to the first film in the franchise, revealing what happened back home on Earth two years before the events of the 1979 movie.

While we don't have an official premiere date, the series is slated to debut this Summer on FX on Hulu domestically and Disney+ via Star internationally. Also, with the Super Bowl right around the corner, there's a very real possibility that a full-length trailer could debut during the annual event, especially considering the Big Game is airing on Fox.

Plot details remain relatively under wraps, but the basic premise is as follows, "When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat."

Based on the quick teaser,...

20th Television have dropped yet another teaser for Alien: Earth, their upcoming sci-fi horror series that will serve as a prequel to the first film in the franchise, revealing what happened back home on Earth two years before the events of the 1979 movie.

While we don't have an official premiere date, the series is slated to debut this Summer on FX on Hulu domestically and Disney+ via Star internationally. Also, with the Super Bowl right around the corner, there's a very real possibility that a full-length trailer could debut during the annual event, especially considering the Big Game is airing on Fox.

Plot details remain relatively under wraps, but the basic premise is as follows, "When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat."

Based on the quick teaser,...

There are several comedy dramas that have surfaced on the Ott platforms and stayed true to the genre. Panchayat, Gullak, Mismatched, Hostel Daze, Choona, Triplings, and Tvf Pitchers. All of them have different premises, yet somehow the humor in them is organic and stays rooted to the setting. The same could not be said about Life Hill Gayi. As the pun in the title suggests, the show is about an ultra-rich family from Uttarakhand who are given the task of refurbishing an old, dilapidated hotel. Directed by Prem Mistry, Life Hill Gayi is a Hotstar special that releases on August 9, 2024.

The six-part series, with each episode lasting thirty-three to thirty eight minutes, is all about an ultra-rich family that consists of an old man, his son, and his grandchildren. Fully aware of the fact that his son is a nincompoop, the old man assigned the task of getting his run-down...

From Kota Factory 3 to Hostel Daze; Top 5 Performances Of Ahsaas Channa. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ahsaas Channa is taking over the Ott world one role at a time. Do you remember the little kid who played Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s son in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna? That’s Ahsaas. Channa’s transition from being a child actor in iconic movies to starring in some of Indian Ott’s biggest shows like Kota Factory, Mismatched, and more is pretty commendable. However, she has created a big niche in Ott and the Internet.

She has steadily carved out a niche in Indian entertainment. Known for her nuanced performances and ability to portray diverse roles with finesse, she has captured the hearts of audiences across various platforms. Here’s a look at five of her standout shows and films, including her pivotal role in Kota Factory’s Season 3.

1. Kota Factory (Season...

Every time actor Adarsh Gourav has taken on the role, he has distinctively embodied the look of his character to perfection. He says he loves the idea of transforming and adds that it does not have to be something major.

From the audacious Callisthenics instructor in ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ in which he underwent a tremendous physical fitness journey to look the party to the gritty Chota Ganchi in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, each role is not merely portrayed but inhabited.

In the web series ‘Hostel Daze’, Adarsh steps into the shoes of Ankit a regular college boy, displaying a stark contrast of his look as Balram.

Adarsh said: “I believe in understanding and empathising with the person I embody on screen.”

This commitment is evident in his preparation for roles like Balram Halwai in ‘The White Tiger’ or Gourav in ‘Extrapolation’, where he immersed himself in the lives of real...

Mumbai, Jan 6 (Ians) Actor Nakuul Mehta has shared a glimpse of his days of “tranquility” with his family, full of joy, jam, gajjar ka halwa, coffee, winter sun, and warm hugs.

Nakuul is known for his work in ‘Ishqbaaaz’, ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2’, ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ and others.

Taking to Instagram, the actor, who has 2.9 million followers, shared his holiday album from a picturesque location of a hilly region. The series of photos, shows Nakuul smiling for the lenses, as he enjoys the beautiful mountainous landscape.

One photo shows his son Sufi making a cute drawing, and playing with crayons. There is a picture of his wife and actress Jankee Parekh smiling, a snap of candy floss, some close friends, food, a romantic photograph of the couple, and a book.

The post was captioned: “Last few days reeked of tranquility and joy with equal sides of jam,...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

The upcoming last chapter of the popular youth comedy drama ‘Hostel Daze’, will see the viewers’ favourite gang of Akanksha, Chirag, Rupesh, Jatin Kishore, Nabomita, and Ankit entering the final year of college and gearing up for the ‘real world’.

The streaming show has had a successful run for three seasons and is returning with its 4th and final season. It follows the journey of six college buddies portrayed by Ahsaas Channa, Luv Vispute, Shubham Gaur, Nikhil Vijay, Ayushi Gupta, and Utsav Sarkar.

The show has evolved from four young and vulnerable roommates developing a strong friendship to a group of six. ‘Hostel Daze’ is filled to the brim with the craziness, conflicts, and even disasters that are a part of hostel life, demonstrating the challenges that every student who lives in a hostel must overcome. With a unique sense of humour that makes it a highly engaging binge watch.

The upcoming last chapter of the popular youth comedy drama ‘Hostel Daze’, will see the viewers’ favourite gang of Akanksha, Chirag, Rupesh, Jatin Kishore, Nabomita, and Ankit entering the final year of college and gearing up for the ‘real world’.

The streaming show has had a successful run for three seasons and is returning with its 4th and final season. It follows the journey of six college buddies portrayed by Ahsaas Channa, Luv Vispute, Shubham Gaur, Nikhil Vijay, Ayushi Gupta, and Utsav Sarkar.

The show has evolved from four young and vulnerable roommates developing a strong friendship to a group of six. ‘Hostel Daze’ is filled to the brim with the craziness, conflicts, and even disasters that are a part of hostel life, demonstrating the challenges that every student who lives in a hostel must overcome. With a unique sense of humour that makes it a highly engaging binge watch.

Prime Video today unveiled the trailer of the Telugu version of the much-loved comedy-drama series, Tvf’s Hostel Days. Directed by Aditya Mandala and created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the series features Darahas Maturu, Akshay Lagusani, Mouli Tanuj, Anannyaa Akulaa, Aishwarya Holakaal, and Jaiyetri Makana in lead roles.

The five-episode series delves into the lives of six students in an engineering college hostel, capturing their trials, tribulations, identity struggles, friendship, love, and academics. Exploring relatable oddities, strange obstacles, confrontations, and conflicts that most engineering students endure in a college dormitory, Hostel Days gives a fun glimpse into college life and a nostalgic trip down memory lane for some.

Speaking about the series, Director Aditya Mandala said, “Hostel Days Telugu is not just a tribute to the original; it’s a heartfelt celebration of our local essence and cultural nuances. As a director, I’ve always admired the original, and when this opportunity came knocking,...

International drama TV shows are all the rage, and here are the best Hindi original drama series on Prime Video right now. Amazon India Originals have been slowly but steadily gaining ground for the Indian audience across the world with some nail-biting thrillers, sports dramas, and relatable slice-of-life content. The Ott platform offers opportunities to some of the best talents in the country who are eager to perform in script-driven content.

With a variety of content, the Amazon Prime Videos produced in India are fast bridging the gap between the commercial and the non-commercial. As more and more quality content is created for this platform, fans' anticipation goes up exponentially. With some of the best Korean dramas taking the foreground, Hindi dramas are often overlooked. Thankfully, streaming services have introduced the incredible genre to international audiences, and some of the best Hindi original drama series on Prime Video have taken the world by storm.

‘Hostel Daze’ actor Varun Kasturia, who has made his TV debut with ‘Main Hoon Aparajita’, shared how he is enjoying shooting for the show, and also added that Manav Gohil called him to appreciate his acting skills after watching his first scene on air.

Varun shared: “This is my first TV show and I am so thrilled to join it, because it has such great experienced actors like Manav Gohil sir, Shweta Tiwari and Shweta Gulati ma’am. Sharing the screen space with them is in itself an achievement for me.”

He went on about how he felt after receiving positive response from Manav: “I have been part of a few web series and a couple of advertisements, but this one is really special for me. I received a very warm welcome from the cast of the show. In fact, when Manav sir watched my first scene on air, he...

Disney+ Hotstar is leading the pack in Hindi-speaking India.

The streamer had seven out of the top 15 most watched Hindi web series in 2022, according to a report from Mumbai-based Ormax Media, with Luther remake Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness, produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, taking the top spot with viewership of 35.2 million.

Other Disney+ Hotstar shows in the top 15 included the third season of Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios’ Criminal Justice remake, Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach; The Great Indian Murder, an adaptation of Vikas Swarup’s bestselling novel Six Suspects, produced by Adf & Rle Media; and Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya, a supernatural horror series produced by Banijay Asia (see viewership figures below).

Amazon Prime Video and Mx Player both had four series each in Ormax Media’s ranking of the top 15 most watched Hindi shows. Mx Player had the second most watched show with the third season of Aashram,...

Pitchers’ director Vaibhav Bundhoo announced the second season of the web series which will feature some new faces apart from the previous cast. Ridhi Dogra, Sikander Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi have joined the web series for the second season.

‘Pitchers 1’ is a story of four entrepreneurs, who left their jobs to establish their own ventures and for that they faced all the odds in their lives. It features Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan and Jitendra Kumar in lead roles and was released in 2015.

Vaibhav, who is known for ‘ImMature’, ‘Hostel Daze’, among others, said that the new season is going to be different and better in terms of story and visuals both.

“Season 2 of ‘Pitchers’ is going to be a level up not just in terms of story but also visually. The characters have evolved and so has the world of start-ups which they have to navigate. This show...

Netflix is expanding its To All the Boys franchise with a series order for the YA spinoff Xo, Kitty.

Anna Cathcart reprises her movie role as Lara Jean Covey’s younger sister, Kitty Song Covey, who “thinks she knows everything there is to know about love” as a teen matchmaker, per the official synopsis. “But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.”

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Entertainment brand, Filmfare, is ready to embark on the next journey of celebrating excellence in the Ott space after introducing the first-ever edition of Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards. To mark this momentous occasion, Filmfare hosted a virtual press conference on Thursday, 17th December 2020 along with the ever-so-charming actor Kartik Aaryan.

Through the inaugural Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards, Filmfare is all set to felicitate the who’s who of the Ott space and set a milestone in recognizing talent yet again. In its first edition, the nominations were selected basis the votes of the audience across an array of categories spanning across various sections of comedy, drama, web-original and critics’ choice for both web series and web films.

While the crime-thriller Paatal Lok bagged a whopping 11 nominations, Raat Akeli Hai earned 5 nominations. It promises to be a close contest as stellar actors such as Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Manoj Bajpayee, Amit Sadh,...

"Hostel Daze" makes its intention obvious with the title itself. It is a story about hostel life, soaked in a daze of nostalgia.

In sync with most products that Tvf churns out, the five-episode limited series is irreverent in its brand of humour. Like most other Tvf efforts, too, the show does not probe for a deeper context in the story it sets out to narrate. Rather, the focus remains on creating nonchalant, feel-good fun moments that range from outright hilarious to somewhat cliched.

Mainstream campus flicks set in engineering colleges follow certain character and plot routines. From "3 Idiots" to "Chhichhore" to "Hostel Daze", the hero and his friends are invariably the campus underdogs - a happy-go-lucky bunch sworn to watching each others' back through thick and thin. An Ott show as "Hostel Daze" has an added advantage in this context, while setting up that sort of a bro-code...