Platinum Premiere of ‘The BFG’ on 26th January 2017 only on Zee Studio & Zee Studio HD

This Republic Day, get ready to experience the magic, as Zee Studio invites you to the Platinum Premiere. Just six months of its theatrical release across globe, the channel will air ‘The BFG’ for the first time on Indian Television on 26^th January, 2017 at 1PM & 9PM

Directed by the Academy Award winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, The BFG stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. The fantasy adventure is based on the 1982 novel name by Roald Dahl. In the movie, a 10-year-old orphan girl Sophie befriends a benevolent giant, named the "Big Friendly Giant", who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

To grab maximum eyeballs for the premiere, the channel is to introduce a Watch & Win contest on 26^thJanuary for its fans. The viewers will have to answer few simple questions asked during the premiere at 1PM & 9PM by sending a tweet to @Zee Studio using #BFGonZStudio. Lucky ones will stand a chance to win Crossword vouchers and Zee Studio merchandise.

Brace yourself to be a part of the Platinum Premiere on this Republic Day with your favourite channel, Zee Studio and witness the story that is more giant than life.

~Tune in to Zee Studio& Zee Studio HD to watch ‘The BFG’ on 26^th January, Thursday at 1 PM & 9 PM~