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Vh 1 teams up with Wilhelmina to produce ‘The Agency’
MUMBAI: In an attempt to project the scintillating modelling world, Vh1 and Wilhelmina Productions have joined hands to produce a reality based show titled The Agency.
Vh1 has ordered 10 episodes of The Agency and GRB will distribute the series internationally.
The half-hour reality show aims to project the inside story of the modeling world which will contain real life picture of models, agents and the not so beautiful stories behind the world’s most beautiful faces.
Apart from showcasing the relationships that exist between the agents and talent, the show shall portray agent’s livelihood and the work pressure they undergo while executing clients’ demands.
Wilhelmina is one of the largest model agency chains in the world, founded by legendary model, Wilhelmina Cooper in 1967. Sean Patterson and Corey Preston are executive producers for Wilhelmina. Gary Benz is an executive producer and Craig H. Shepherd is a co-executive producer for GRB Entertainment.
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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.
