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Tracing the Evolution of Movies and Film Making Over the Years

This is the time when people are binge-watching their favourite shows and movies more than ever. Are you someone who misses watching movies at the theatre? It might be interesting for you to note the history of movies. How it changed over the years from projection screen to multiplexes to smartphones? A great movie is the one that inspires you through a real-life heroic story, or a biopic, or address the current issues of this world.  The art of filmmaking and cinema is adapting to changing patterns, perceptions, and values of the society. Viewing changed forever with the invention of television in the year 1924.   Broadcasting of channels also evolved over the years transitioning from cable TV to modern day Direct to Home networks. DTH networks use broadcasting centers to broadcast channels to home. Customizable packages are offered by most of the DTH companies. Love watching movies on your big screen TV? Get an online DTH recharge and subscribe to your favourite movi...

3 Movies That Became Hits on TV

Indians are die-hard movie lovers, aren’t they? Talk of films and Indians are the first ones to jump into the conversation. The thing is: we like movies because we can relate to them. Also, they are a prime source of entertainment and make us forget about our problems, albeit for a few hours. Of late, we get to see some of the biggest films blockbusters on TV, many of which are roaring hits at the box office. Also, there are some films that weren’t big hits at the time of their theatrical release but turned out to be successful on TV. Many of these films can be enjoyed on TV in full HD by subscribing to Dish DTH TV packages . Here’s a list of the films that became hits on TV and are run frequently on TV. You can get your DTH TV packages recharged if you wish to catch some action-packed movies on TV. Nayak (2001) Nayak was ace director S. Shankar’s ambitious project. The film starring Anil Kapoor was one of the most anticipated films of 2001 but couldn’t live up to the...

Best Television Shows to Watch During Family Quarantine at Home

Many of us are quarantines with their families. Amid all the quality time, you might be looking for entertainment options to enjoy with your whole family. Looking for some great shows that are fun, light-hearted, and entertaining at the same time. You can watch these shows on channels like Star World, Fox TV, HBO, TV-G, Discovery, TLC, and others. Watch shows in high definition with a DishNXT HD DTH new connection . Check out some great shows that are a family entertainer: Full House A classic comedy series from the early 90s, suitable for family entertainment. It features a family with kids and their uncles. It’s a fun show that is known for its witty dialogues and catchphrases. The best part of this series is witnessing the actors growing and maturing in life. Agatha Christie’s Poirot If you are a fan of the Sherlock Holmes series, you will certainly enjoy this mystery series. Set in the 1930s, this show spans for 13 seasons. Plenty of adventures, detective tales a...

Movies to Entertain Kids Stuck Indoors due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Schools are closed amidst the pandemic outbreak worldwide. It can be hard for the kids to stay indoors all the time. As a parent, you might be searching for new ways to keep the children engaged. Movies can keep them occupied over long periods of time. Check out these movies that you can enjoy with your kids: Watch the classic Home Alone, enjoyed by both kids and adults. Nothing says the holiday season like the Home Alone series. It is a story of a little boy who’s left alone while his entire family leaves for a vacation. It’s about the solitary time of the kid into a triumphant heroic tale when he ends up saving his home. This exciting Christmas adventure of the kid is a delight to watch. It has over three successful sequels on a similar theme.  I’ll Be Home for Christmas is a holiday entertainer movie that will cheer you up if you are away from your loved ones during the holidays. It showcases a college student’s homecoming when he is stranded in the middle of a dess...

3 Reasons to Watch Irumbu Thirai This Weekend

Irumbu Thirai (Iron Curtain) is a 2018 Tamil action thriller film starring Vishal and Arjun Sarja. The film throws ample light on the threats posed by cybercriminals. Arjun Sarja, who plays Sathyamoorthi (White Devil), is the kingpin of the Darknet and runs an educational society in order to conceal his criminal network. Upon release, the film was met with critical acclaim with praise directed towards the performances of Vishal and Arjun Sarja. Two years down the line, many believe that the film brings to light the dark side of Digital India. A Hindi-dubbed version of the film keeps running on various Hindi movie channels. Consequently, various North Indian communities have also praised the film in recent times. Here are a few reasons to watch the film: Arjun Sarja’s Power-Packed Performance Arjun Sarja, who plays Sathyamoorthi, the film’s primary antagonist, is the undisputed star of the show. He makes the most of his limited screen space and keeps you glued to your seat ...

Interesting Facts on the Evolution of Modern Television

Even if smart devices are the medium of choice for today’s millennials, television has not lost its charm. Television replaced radio, since its invention in the 1930s. Now, the digitally advanced population is advancing towards smart TVs, and AI-powered TVs. Ever wondered on what’s the next kind of television coming up? Check out this interesting phase how Mechanical television transitioned to Smart TVs: 1920- 1930: TV sets are available to a privileged few with a price tag of $200 to $600. Screen size was 5-inch, 9, and 12 inches. It offered only 5 channels. The picture was broadcast in black and white. 1950-1960s: Colour television came into existence. J. L. Baird adopted the mechanical method using a Nipkow disk with three spirals for the three primary colours red, green and blue. 1960 to 1970s: This period saw a rise in the sale of television sets in US household from a staggering 9 percent in the 1950 to 95.3 percent in 1970. Mass production of TV sets started by ...