BCR NEWS (Mumbai): Sony LIV, Multi Screen Media (MSM’s) premium digital video entertainment brand along with AXN India is bringing you all the action from television’s most engrossing thriller, Hannibal Season 3 on mobile and the web! Catch the world premiere of Season 3- Episode 1on June 5th, 2015, from 7:30 AM onwards simultaneously with its global telecast. The TV series will go on air on AXNIndia from 14th June onwards every Sunday at 11pm.
What’s more? Those who love to relish the delicious performances, scintillating cinematography and the abstract imagery that is a hallmark of Bryan Fuller’s work, can enjoy the first episode for 15 days after its premiere, only on Sony LIV. They can also delve into the world of Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ Lecter anytime and anywhere with the availability of each episode online after its telecast on AXN India.
With the immense popularity of the show in mind, Sony LIV is also offering its viewers the chance to revisit this dark, gripping yet highly-acclaimed series by hosting all 13 episodes from Season 1 and 2 of the show on mobile and web. Additionally, ardent fans can enjoy all the action from behind-the-scenes with the actors and director of Hannibal. Get to know their take on your favourite scenes from the show with this special feature!
Uday Sodhi – EVP and Digital head, Sony Entertainment commented, “What adds up to the success of the digital medium is that it serves up entertainment here and now. Fans of a series as absorbing and sumptuous as Hannibal don’t want to wait for the season premier and only a digital entertainment destination such as Sony LIV has the power to cater to their need for instant gratification.Therefore in association with AXN, we have come up with this initiative of taking Hannibal to the digital medium.”
He further added, “With Sony LIV and its Video-on-Demand service, viewers also have the advantage of losing themselves in the exciting world of the show through the carefully curated content from the past to the present. It obviates the need to download low-quality episodes from untrustworthy sources on the internet or request friends to share their stored content.”
Hannibal, based on the novels by Thomas Harris is an Oscar-nominated film series starting with the Silence of the Lambs in 1991. The second season of the show enjoyed a 100% rating on several top film and TV review sites. In Season 3, audiences will get hooked to know if the legendary monster Hannibal, psychiatrist, psychopath, cannibal currently hiding in Europe, will be captured by his arch rival Will Graham? Tune in to know more only on AXN India and Sony LIV!
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ABOUT MSM
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) backs Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which is India’s leading television network. It comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel, SIX, India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel and LIV, the digital channel. Multi-Screen Media’s channels are available across the Globe and influence over 400 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent, and the South Asian Diaspora worldwide.
SONY Entertainment Television, Sony HD, MAX, SAB, MIX, PIX, SIX, SIX HD, AXN, Animax, Aath, Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo Discovery Kids and Discovery HD World, it also distributes the leading News network in the country – the TV Today Network channels – Headlines Today, Aaj Tak and Tez and the premium Sports’ channels – Neo Prime & Neo Sports.
About AXN
AXN is India’s ultimate thrill destination, backed by the powerhouse of Sony Pictures Entertainment, offering Indian viewers edge of the seat entertainment for the last 16 years. Today, it is India’s leading English General Entertainment Channel winning the hearts of the affluent audiences across markets, in the age group of 15-44 years. The channel has a distinctive programming lineup, comprising of globally acclaimed series like Sherlock, 24 Live Another Day, Hawaii Five-0 and Hannibal, popular reality shows like The Voice, Top Gear, So You Think You Can Dance and blockbuster movies. AXN provides the best of international entertainment, close to their international premieres. The brand delivers the promise of thrill to the viewer’s everyday through an edgy, fresh, unpredictable, high octane entertainment experience. In August 2014, AXN introduced a new weekend slot, ‘Not So Ordinary Weekend’, aimed at bringing the cream of US TV shows to cater to the ever-dynamic Indian audience. Gear up to go beyond the ordinary and make your weekends larger than life only with AXN every Friday – Saturday 10 pm onwards.
AXN India is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and managed by SPE Networks – Asia.
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