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Asian Television Technical & Creative Awards 2002 opens for entries
Entries are invited for the Asian Television Technical & Creative Awards 2002, Asia’s only region-wide awards programme that recognises the efforts and talent of the broadcast, production, and post-production community.
Launched last year, the technical and creative awards programme is an off-shoot of the Asian Television Awards, the continent’s prestigious awards for programming and performance. The Asian Television Technical & Creative Awards this year will have 18 categories, four of which are new additions.
These are: Best Original Music Score (Short Form), Best Original Music Score (Long Form), Best TVC by an international company produced for Asia, and Best Broadcast Design by an international company produced for Asia. The addition of the last two categories is a response to the feedback from companies outside Asia who are active in co-producing with Asia-based partners or taking on work in the region and would like to see their efforts in Asia recognised as well.
The Asian Television Technical & Creative Awards 2002 are sponsored by Kodak and the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, with media support from Asia Image. Full details and entry forms can be downloaded from www.asiantvawards.com or www.ai-interactive.com or by e-mailing awards@tvasia.com.sg
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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.
