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  • Gets a new address

    Kapil Sharma forges long-term deal with Netflix

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    Standup comic-turned-television biggie Kapil Sharma has teamed up with Netflix to bring a new comedy show

     

    Said Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India: “Kapil Sharma is a huge entertainer whose legacy and comedy has made him a household name across India for many years. We’re incredibly proud to further our partnership with him and bring the King of Indian Comedy, alongside his beloved and well-known castmates, to Netflix for an all-new comedy show. Kapil will continue to make India laugh and also entertain millions of his viewers globally now, from his new address-Netflix.”

     

  • To elevates safety and skills for global best practices

    Netflix conducts workshop for stunts and SFX communities in India

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    Netflix has announced taking care of safety and skills for the Stunts Community in India. It has partnered with the Movie Stunt Artist Association to conduct a stunt workshop aimed at demonstrating the global best practices in ensuring the safety of stunt performers and crew members during the production of films or series.

     

    Said Aejaz Gulab, leading action director and the General Secretary of Movie Stunt Artist Association: “Our goal is to minimize the risks involved in performing stunts and creating stunning visuals on screen for the entertainment industry. We also aim to address the medical and legal responsibilities related to skill progression.”

     

    Added Manas Malhotra, Director, Production at Netflix India: “Members of the stunts and SFX community have been doing inspiring work. This workshop focuses on bringing in global best practices and incorporating our learnings from other industries to elevate safety practices on sets in India. We believe in pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation while ensuring that safety is never compromised.”

     

  • Following the success of ‘Scoop’

    Netflix & Hansal Mehta enter partnership

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    Netflix has announced a multi-year series partnership with filmmaker Hansal Mehta, after the launch of his maiden series with Netflix, Scoop. Taking this collaboration forward, Mehta will create multiple series for Netflix in the coming years.

     

    Said Mehta: “As a filmmaker, the idea of creating diverse and dynamic stories constantly keeps me on my toes. What excites me about this partnership with Netflix, which is home to some of the finest talent, is the potential for my work to reach viewers across the world. As was the case with Scoop, Netflix is engaged in the creative process right from scripting, all the way to marketing and distribution which is critical for the success of any creative collaboration. This long-term partnership with them is only going to empower me to dive into a variety of undiscovered stories.”

     

    Added Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India: “Hansal is a master of his craft and has an eye for spotting stories that have a broad appeal and are relevant to a wide audience. Being a nuanced storyteller, he is able to tell these stories like no other. Scoop marks yet another success for our series line-up this year, and with this  partnership we look forward to never before seen stories that audiences will love.”

     

  • To celebrate the finale of globally loved series, Money Heist

    Pepsi teams up with Netflix

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    Pepsi is gearing up to celebrate the finale of the Netflix series, Money Heist by hosting a virtual fan party.

     

    Commenting on the upcoming event, Saumya Rathor, Category Lead, Pepsi Cola, PepsiCo India said: “Pepsi has always had a finger on the pulse of pop culture- thus, we’ve been able to bring forth relevant and exciting experiences for the SWAG generation. Pepsi is a quintessential party starter, and we look forward to creating the ultimate party experience for our consumers. In the first half of this campaign, we had the entire nation crave for the beautiful golden packs, and we are sure that this party will also be a celebration that everyone remembers.”

     

    Shilpa Singh, Director, Marketing Partnerships, Netflix India, added: “At Netflix, we are always looking for innovative ways to engage with our fans. The upcoming virtual fan party with Pepsi is a powerful platform to celebrate the fandom for Money Heist. With celebrity performances, the virtual fan party will make for an unforgettable experience, just like the iconic series itself.”