Lionsgate Play known for its robust content library has carefully selected these tittles to sort your weekend binge watch list. Matt Damon starrer Still Water is a crime drama directed by Tom McCarthy, featuring Camille Cottin & Abigail Breslin in lead roles along with Matt Damon. The film revolves around Bill Baker played by Matt Damon, an unemployed oil rig worker who along with a French woman played by Camille Cottin sets out on an expedition to prove his daughter’s innocence, who is convicted for killing her lover in a foreign prison. However, his daughter claims she has been falsely accused, this begins an intriguing investigation by Matt Damon to prove his daughter’s innocence. Will the doting father uncover the truth? – find out by catching this gripping drama on Lionsgate Play.

The Tourist is an internationally acclaimed series starring Jamie Dornan of Fifty Shades of Grey fame and Danielle Macdonald. The series follows the lead character Jamie Dornan waking up in an Australian hospital with no memory after his car crash. As the series further progresses, Jamie’s character tries to remember his past with the clues available to him, but it raises questions on why anyone would want him dead. Featuring an ensemble cast including Shalom Brune-Franklin, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Genevieve Lemon and others, the series has an impressive rating of 7.1 on IMDB.

Love Life Season 1 & 2 : Love Life focuses on the lives of two lead characters in each season. The first season of this romantic comedy series tracks Darby Carter (Anna Kendrick) across her twenties as she navigates work and romance in New York City; often with the insecurities of youth bubbling to the surface. Season 2 revolves around the journey from first love to lasting love of Marcus Watkins (William Jackson Harper) who enters his 30s freshly divorced, he’s as lost as ever. Watch the series to know if Darby and Marcus find the kind of love they are looking for!

Love Island UK : If you are looking for some binge-worthy relaxing content then Love Island is the perfect choice. This reality series is a hit around the world. The award-winning series delivers an emotional rollercoaster of flirting, romance, and passion in the sun. Gorgeous young singletons look for romance while living together in a perfect villa at an exotic destination. Romance is never far away however it rarely runs smoothly, as they must not only choose their partner wisely but also win the hearts of the public. Viewers decide who gets to stay and ultimately who will be crowned the season’s hottest couple.

Hiccups & Hookups : Hiccups & Hookups is a highly relatable, lighthearted take on dating in current times. This cool, urban, and edgy series revolves around the unfiltered story of the Rao family, where Vasudha Rao (Lara Dutta) plays the role of a recently separated wife, taking care of her daughter Kay (Shinnova) single-handedly, along with her hunky brother Akhil Rao (Prateik Babbar). This is a must watch and is available in Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu.

Breathe : Breathe is a biographical drama film starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foyin in the lead. It tells the story of Robin Cavendish, who is paralyzed neck down at a young age of 28. Robin is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of Diana’s twin brothers and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall, Robin and Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together.

The Pier : If you are looking for suspense and some thrill on Valentine’s Day then catch Álvaro Morte starrer The Pier only on Lionsgate Play app. The series centers on a high-profile architect Alexandra faces her worst nightmare when she gets a call from local cop Conrado to identify her husband Oscar’s body, found on a pier. She soon finds out there was more to his life than she knew.

Pure : This British comedy series with 7.1 IMDB rating has to be on your binge list if you’re looking for something quirky and fun. The lead character Marnie suffers from OCD and is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts. Marnie’s best friend Helen from Scotland visits her, and Marnie is terrified of the sexual thoughts that pop into her head when she is around. Encouraged by her new therapy, Marnie tries out trusting her old friend with her secrets, but can she really trust her? Watch the series to know what happens next!

What to expect in Hiccups & Hookups Season 2:
• Sibling-duo Vasu (Lara Dutta) and Akhil (Prateik Babbar) are back to tickle your funny bone
• Rebellious teenage daughter Kay (Shinnova) is back – will she feature with a stable boyfriend?
• Will Akhil’s life restart with new goals and ambitions?
• Will there be some surprise cast entries?

Speaking on the announcement Rohit Jain MD Lionsgate South Asia and Networks – Emerging Markets Asia said “After a successful season of Hiccups & Hookups, we are all set to bring viewers season 2 of the series in 2022. Our endeavor is to continue to create local original content that connects with audiences. Hiccups & Hookups brought a mass appeal that translated into fans. 2022 will be massive for Lionsgate Play with original content, and this has just raised the bar.”

Speaking on the announcement, Mrinalini Khanna, VP, Originals, Lionsgate India said “Second seasons always pose a challenge for a show that’s done well. We fully intend to rise to the occasion by bringing back the Rao’s with an even bigger bang while also delving into the themes that the show is touched upon in the first season; family, friendship and finding yourself. With the incredible cast, the goal for Season 2 is to showcase the deep and funny heart of the show while delivering on the entertainment quotient, and that is the reason we are going to bring Season 2 with a new director, vision and energy.”

On the announcement of Season 2, Lara Dutta who plays Vasudha, shares her excitement: “Season 1 received a phenomenal response, and I am delighted that the viewers related to Vasudha. I would like to thank our viewers for all the love they have shown me, and the entire cast. We are all set to return with another entertaining season of Hiccups and Hookups, one with a lot of twists and turns, and frankly, I can’t wait to see how Vasudha’s life shapes up from here’.

Prateik Babbar, who plays Akhil said, “We are excited to bring round 2 of Hiccups & Hookups to our fans. This time expect a lot of drama, action and adventure (pun-intended). The first installment was loved and appreciated, and I’m sure the new season will add to the love.”

The series will be a continuation of season 1 centered around Vasudha portrayed by ‘Lara Dutta’, Akhil played by ‘Prateik Babbar’, and Kay portrayed by ‘Shinnova’. Together, the three make a sensational trio navigating through the highs and lows of life while they find their groove, together and as individuals.

Watch the space for some more key announcements on Hiccups & Hookups Season 2.

The series is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country. The story revolves around Demetrius Flenory “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest T” who established cocaine distribution sales throughout the United States. Their business acumen and the fraternal partnership’s vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip hop made the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, betrayal, and thug-capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream. The series has received an IMDB rating of 7.2 and has been one of the top-rated series.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99yR2Yjtd1I

Here are a few more critically acclaimed crime dramas like Manhunt deadly games, Knives Out, The Gentlemen, Dr. Death you would like to watch. Lionsgate Play app can be downloaded on Google Play Store, Apple app store and Amazon Firestick at a monthly and yearly subscription of INR 149 and INR 699 respectively.

Listing below the titles for your watch list:

· Adheen – Selfish or selfless, what is the definition of love in a family? ‘Adheen’, a perfect short by Yash Verma starring Sanjay Mishra, Neeraj Purohit & Anupriya Goenka.

· Ahalya – A mythological epic retold in a modern fashion. An investigating officer has to decide whether he should bite the forbidden fruit or resist from seduction and deceit.

· AMMA MERI – A powerful story of a good son becoming a responsible father. A story of dilemma, pain, struggle, and sacrifice. Watch Amma Meri, a perfect short by Tarun Jain!

· Anukul – What happens when a machine starts questioning our ways of the world? A robot attendant is loved and hated in equal measure by humans. One day he decides to take a tough decision.

· Carbon: A Story of Tomorrow – A dystopian world where water is the most precious commodity is inhibited by humans who are driven by greed. A man with an artificial heart smuggles oxygen through the murky land.

· Chhuri – A lady decides to take matters in her own hands and confront the other woman in his husband’s life while the husband hides in her house.

· CHUBHAN – Sometimes you’re too scared to say what you are facing, even to the ones closest to you. Watch Chubhan, a perfect short by Sachin Arun Gokhale starring Shweta Basu Prasad & Manoj Kolhatkar.

· Chutney – To what extent will a woman go to save her marriage? In Chutney, she weaves a tale like no other that transforms her from a victim to something completely different.

· Devi – A tale of sisterhood. A tale of suffering. A tale of truth. Who will answer their questions?

· DURGA – Get ready to enter the extraordinary world of a young girl. Is it her dream or reality? Watch ‘Durga’, a unique tale by Abhishek Roy Sanyal

· EVERYTHING IS FINE – Everything is fine’ is a powerful short by #MansiNiraJain that will make you pause and ask your mother, “How are you?” and truly listen to her reply like you have never listened before. Watch this multi-award winning and deeply stirring short film

· GADHEDO – Gadhedo’, an original short by Jai Sharma starring Vikrant Massey, Aakash Dabhade, Trupti Khamkar & Chandan Roy Sanyal shows that a donkey’s worth is more than a fool.

· Juice – Manju Singh and her husband are hosting a get-together of families on a really warm night.
Between the snacks, drinks and the laughs, something completely unexpected happens.

· Kahanibaaz – He starts off as a regular, simple taxi driver till things turn for the unexpected. Find out what happens next in Kahanibaaz, a perfect short starring Ashish Vidyarthi presented by YellowBulbs. Inspired by Gaana’s original Kahanibaaz podcast

· Kartaa – When your fate is sealed, what can you do to undo it?

· KATRAN – A story of an aged couple who even after spending years of togetherness is staring into an uncertain future. Watch this powerful short to find out whether they sail through this storm or give up on each other

· Let’s Play – “What happens when 4 strangers meet in an isolated lodge on a stormy night. Let’s play takes the viewer through a series of spine-chilling moments only to give them a shock in the end”

· Listener – In a world full of judgments, he had a knack for being open minded

· MUMBAI VARANASI EXPRESS – A man towards the end of his life decides to go to Varanasi and wait for his death. Just when he had given up all hope, a new lease of life changes the way he thinks.

· NAWAB – Nawab’, an original short by #MansiJain starring #AparshaktiKhurana, #GeetikaVidya & #MallikaDua portrays the solace a man finds in a dog when he least expected it. Streaming now!

· Nayantara’s Necklace – An accidental friendship between two of the unlikeliest characters and the twist and turns it takes as their relationship develops.

· Nitishastra – A sister has to choose between ethics and her family when her brother commits a crime.

· Ouch – What happens when a plan for extra maritial affair goes completely wrong? A man decides to leave his wife for a girl, but things take a turn when that girl starts having second thoughts.

· Rogan josh – A perfect dinner conversation leads to an uncomfortable truth. Rogan Josh stars Naseeruddin Shah, directed by Sanjeev Vig. It pulls you in and leaves you shocked.

· Sepia – Sepia is a tale of two opposites, their love, hardships and the test of time. Watch this perfect short by #ArchitKumar starring #AparshaktiKhurana and #SapnaPabbi

· SHUNYATA – Madhur works as a hitman for a gang in Mumbai. He lives a gloomy existence with regrets. He is friendly with a kid who lives on the street. Madhur sees this kid getting into crime and decides to intervene to give the kid a chance he never had.

· SIBLINGS – Family can be the biggest strength and also the biggest weakness at the same time. How far can one go to hold one’s family together Watch ‘Siblings’, a perfect short by Sheetal Menon starring Shivani Tanksale and Sheetal Menon!

· SYAAHI – Watch the value of unspoken emotions taking over the value of written words? Watch #Syaahi, National award-winning short film.

· The Last Chapter – Nawab’, an original short by Mansi Jain starring Aparshakti Khurana, Geetika Vidya & Mallika Dua portrays the solace a man finds in a dog when he least expected it. Streaming now!

· THE LOVERS – Watch ‘The Lovers’, a perfect short produced by #VandanaMordani & #AnuraagMalhan starring #ShwetaBasuPrasad, #ZarinaWahab & #AnuraagMalhan that explores the intense emotions of love, hate and revenge in a relationship. S

· Friction – Based on a nuclear family, it is a short film wherein small squabbles between a modern-day couple snowball into a larger disagreement. The disagreement further led to a catastrophic end in the larger scheme of things

· THE SCHOOL BAG – A mother goes all out to fulfill an innocent wish of her child or a new school bag for his birthday.

· Tindey – Tindey, a short by Seemaa Desai starring Adah Sharma, Rajesh Sharma & Ashwini Kalsekar is a sweet & spicy tale of a married man in pursuit of excitement

· Visa – The age of shorts is truly upon us. So is the tragedy of the ones who are suffering. Visa is a short film that captures the struggles of a family who want to flee to a safer haven

· White Shirt – Two ex-lovers deal with life after their relationship.

· Vikalp – A small-town girl with many aspirations has moved to a metro city to fulfill her dreams. Now, what if she needs to choose between justice and her dreams?

About Lionsgate Play:

Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, offers bespoke quality content to its users. It boasts of thousands of hours of Premium content including Premieres, billion-dollar Franchise Movies and binge worthy Box Sets. Lionsgate Play has a widely distributed network in the region spanning across partnerships like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Jio FTTH, Apple TV+, Amazon Firestick, Prime Video Channel, OEM’s with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Lionsgate Play also develops and produces a diverse slate of high budget premium Indian originals. Lionsgate Play app can be downloaded on Google Play Store, Apple app store and Amazon Firestick at a monthly and yearly subscription of INR 149 and INR 699 respectively.

• Sharing Christmas Directed by Peter Sullivan is a romantic film based on Stephanie Nichols who takes over the Christmas Shop, a property developer that has bought the building and is terminating the retail leases to turn it in a prime location. Watch Sharing Christmas to see how she finds help and love from Michael Kilpatrick, who works for the developer

• Wonder Starring Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson and Mandy Patinkin. Directed by Stephen Chbosky, the film is based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. The film received 8 IMDb rating

• All about Christmas Eve Starring Haylie Duff, a New York high-society party organizer needs to decide at the last minute to choose between career or vacation with her boyfriend as her agency’s top client is throwing a party that she can organise. To know if she got on the plane or organized the party, watch All about Christmas Eve only on Lionsgate Play App

• A Bad Moms Christmas Starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn is a story that revolves around the trio when their mother unexpectedly comes by for Christmas. Hosting and entertaining their own mothers while also creating a perfect holiday becomes a challenge. To know how they created the perfect the holiday season

• Long Shot Starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen in lead. The story revolves around journalist Fred Flarsky who reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.

The premium streaming platform, Lionsgate Play critically acclaimed shows also includes best of Award nominated titles like Normal People, The Girlfriend Experience, The Gentlemen, and many more. Lionsgate Play app subscription is now available for 149 INR per month or 499 INR per a year.

Lionsgate Play is producing originals in India with distinctive stories that tap different genres and subjects. The entertainment giant stepped into originals with the edgy and urban dramedy Hiccups & Hookups starring Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar. The maiden series by the brand was well received by critics and audiences. In 2022 the platform will be releasing an ensemble-based college drama starring Arjun Mathur and Sumit Vyas and a slice of life series featuring four millennial heartthrobs. With its fourth series, the brand will explore a thriller genre.

The fourth original series will be helmed by Rohan Khambati. Armed with 19 years in the entertainment industry, Rohan has been at the core of some of the biggest action blockbusters from India. He has also worked on over three hundred ad films. Khambati’ s association with this show stems from his long-term experience with the designing and the execution of elaborate action sequences.

Commenting on the same, Rohit Jain Managing Director for Lionsgate South Asia and Networks and Emerging Markets Asia said, “We are glad to have Rohan on board with us. With his experience we are certain that the show will be well mounted with cutting edge action set pieces that will be at par with any international action show in scale and execution yet retaining a strong emotional connect between the characters that the Indian audiences have always related to.”

Added Abhishek Rege, CEO Endemol Shine India, “We are happy to partner with Hypaethral Media to bring alive this thrilling narrative for Lionsgate Play. Helmed by the action prodigy Rohan Khambati, this show is a high concept action espionage series with a gripping storyline. With local audiences becoming privy to the best of action available globally, our ambition is to create a globally relevant, cutting-edge product with Indian roots.”
Sushama Reddy, Founder CEO, Hypaethral Media said, “This show was conceived by Hypaethral Media and Endemol Shine India, stemming from a deep desire to bring a world class Original Franchise to Indian Streaming viewers, mounted on par with the best that Lionsgate offers internationally, while keeping the Series entertaining, relevant and rooted.”

Listing down some must watch kids movies on Lionsgate Play this Children’s Day:

1. I am Kalam: With an 8.0 IMDB rating, I am Kalam centers around Chotu, a poor boy, derives inspiration from the former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam. He then decides to change his name to Kalam and harbors a dream of meeting the visionary.

2. Furry Vengeance: Furry Vengeance is an American family comedy film directed by Roger Kumble starring Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, and Ken Jeong with Dee Bradley Baker as the different animal vocal effects. In the Oregon wilderness, a real-estate developer’s new housing subdivision faces a unique group of protestors: local woodland creatures who don’t want their homes disturbed. Watch the film to know what happens next!

3. Wonder: Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Wonder is an American coming-of-age drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky starring stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay in the lead. The film was very well received by critics and audiences and has received 8.0 IMDB rating.

4. Cinderella: Young Cinderella, struggling with abuse from her stepmother and stepsisters, receives help from her fairy godmother and animal friends while finding adventure and romance with a dashing man who hides the fact that he is a prince.

5. Mehek Mirza: This is a story of 11-year-old Mahek who dreams of becoming the very best at everything but is unsure of how to achieve her goals. To complicate things further, an old magic-less modern fairy walks into her life and makes her realize the value of hard work.

6. Astro Boy: Astro Boy is a computer-animated superhero film. Astro Boy, a robot with incredible powers who is disowned by his creator, goes on a journey of identity and self-acceptance to become the greatest hero of all.

7. Aladdin: Aladdin is an animated fantasy comedy film. This century old classic tale is a story of Aladdin and his magic lamp which has a genie inside. Watch this film to know what this mischievous duo is up to!

8. Spy Kids 4: The fourth installment of popular animation movie series revolves around a retired spy is called back into action, and to bond with her new stepchildren, she invites them along for the adventure to stop the evil Timekeeper from taking over the world.

9. Beauty and the Beast: Beauty and the Beast is a musical romantic fantasy film. Belle, a village girl, embarks on a journey to save her father from a creature that has locked him in his dungeon. Eventually, she learns that the creature is an enchanted prince who has been cursed.
Lionsgate Play app subscription is now available for 149 INR per month or 499 INR per a year.

About Lionsgate Play:
Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, offers bespoke quality content to its users. It boasts of thousands of hours of Premium content including Premieres, billion-dollar Franchise Movies and binge worthy Box Sets. Lionsgate Play has a widely distributed network in the region spanning across partnerships like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Jio FTTH, Apple TV+, Amazon Firestick, Prime Video Channel, OEM’s with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Lionsgate Play also develops and produces a diverse slate of high budget premium Indian originals.