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Animal Planet hatches deal with OSF for doc
MUMBAI: Animal Planet has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films to produce an hour-long documentary about a former game warden and his family who rescue and raise a baby hippopotamus.
Jessica the Hippo is being produced in South Africa and will premiere on Animal Planet in different countries next year.
It tells the story of how the Joubert family in South Africas Limpopo province discover and raise a baby hippo that was found washed up on the banks of a river near their farm.
Animal Planet International acting GM and VP of creative and development Peach Gibson says, By telling this remarkable story, we are bringing our viewers closer to the drama and danger that young animals experience every day in the wild and also illustrating the extraordinary bond that is possible between humans and animals. This story has captured the imagination of people throughout South Africa and will make a remarkable documentary.
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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.
