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TNT US scores high in 2005
MUMBAI: With the final numbers now in for the 2005 ratings year, TNT US says that it has scored eight cable and ad-supported cable records, including one for its Golden Globe-nominated series The Closer. This is according to data from Nielsen Media Research.
Meanwhile, sister network TBS scored a triumph by winning the prime time race for adults 18-34. TNT had its best-ever annual prime time delivery of adults 18-49 for an ad-supported cable network (1,165,000).
It also had a peak in its prime time delivery of adults 25-54 for an ad-supported cable network (1,240,000) It also did well in prime time delivery of persons 2+ for a cable network (2,570,000) and in households for a cable network (1,963,000)
TNT, TBS executive VP, CEO Steve Koonin SAYS, TNT is not only leading ad-supported cable with its incredible performance each year, its rewriting the book on the industry. The network has clearly tapped into the mindset of todays television viewers and given them the kind of spectacular, high-quality drama they crave.”
“And we are already working hard to ensure we keep on our winning track in the year to come, with another season of The Closer, the premiere of the anthology series Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King and several other high-profile original projects we have in the works, says Koonin.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
