Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra are expected to anchor the show. The Zee Cine Awards 2012 "celebrates the emergence of Indian films on a global platform and allows the film fraternity to interact with global fans and media," said Punit Goenka, MD and CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

The Venetian Macao is the hospitality partner and venue sponsor for this year's awards show. "The Venetian Macao is delighted to be hosting Zee Cine Awards 2012," said Edward Tracy, President and CEO, Sands China Ltd. "We've seen a steady rise in the number of visitors from India staying at The Venetian Macao and we're very excited to be able to offer this event to not only our Indian guests, but to all of Macau."

Commenting on bringing the Zee Cine Awards to Macau, Akash Chawla, Head - Marketing, National Channels, Zee TV said: "Macau makes for the most exciting destination to host Zee Cine Awards 2012, what with the city being a hot spot on every tourist's map. Add to that Hong Kong's ever growing Indian population base and we have a country that thrives on Indian cinema. Moreover, The Venetian Macao is a world class property with the finest amenities conducive to hosting an awards show of the stature of Zee Cine Award."

Speaking about Cineyug's continued association with the event, Mohomed Morani, Director - Media and Entertainment, Cineyug said: "Cineyug has been associated with Zee Cine Awards ever since its inception. We have had an extremely satisfying relationship."

The art director for the awards show has been selected from Blue Lotus Productions, lighting will be managed by Jagmag Electrics, the sound by Roger Drego and Co., and video and graphics will be conceptualised by Virtual Vision. The vendors for these directors will be sourced locally.