After entertaining the world with its razor-sharp satirical humour, popular animated series Family Guys makes its way to India on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. Since its launch in 1999, Family Guy has enjoyed a massive cult following and is today considered to be one of the most popular animated sitcoms. Conceptualised and created by Seth Macfarlane, over 350 episodes spanning 18 seasons of the series is exclusively available on Disney+ Hotstar Premium.
Set in the fictional town of Quahog, Family Guy features the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family as they strive to cope with everyday life where they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. Deemed as a family like no other — the Griffin family consists of parents Peter and Lois, their three children Meg — a social outcast, Chris — an awkward teenager and Stewie a genius baby bent on killing his mother and destroying the world.
The talking dog, Brian, keeps Stewie in check while sipping martinis and sorting through his own life issues. These characters have been brought to life by some of the best voices from Hollywood — Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Lacey Chabert, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry. Known to exhibit bizarre situations in the form of gags that often parody American culture, Family Guy has racked up numerous awards and received widespread critical acclaim particularly for its pop culture references.
After the successful launch of iconic show The Simpsons, Disney+ Hotstar Premium has added Family Guy to its roster giving fans a gamut of animated content.
Recognising growing demand for action-thriller movies in India, global content leader Lionsgate Play premiered 2019 hit Primal in India on May 22,2020 under the popular Friday blockbuster series. Primal, directed by Nick Powell and starring Nicolas Cage, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand and others received positive reviews from cinephiles. Viewers can watch this film on partnered telecom platforms of Lionsgate Play — Vodafone Play, Airtel Xstream, Idea Movies and TV.
The film revolves around Frank Walsh is a skilled big-game hunter specialising in rare and dangerous species. He has recently caught an extremely rare white jaguar in the rain forests of Brazil and now expects to sell it to a zoo for a fortune. Frank books a ship to deliver the jaguar along with other animals to the U.S. However, authorities also need the ship to transport a notorious killer who must be brought to trial, and who, for medical reasons, cannot be transported by plane. On the way to the U.S., the criminal frees himself and releases dangerous animals and venomous snakes.
BAKEIT
Chocolate Egg Brownies
Ingredients:
- 230 grams (1 cup or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 210 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 225 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) mini chocolate Easter eggs.
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180 C (360 F). Grease and line an eight-inch square baking tin with baking or parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugars and beat until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat again until combined. Sift in the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder and stir until combined. Add the Easter eggs and stir. Place the chocolate batter into your prepared tin and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cut into small squares to serve.
By Executive Chef, Suresh Shelar, Banjara Restaurant, Mumbai
