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Atas organising seminar looking at direction of TV content in the US
MUMBAI: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Atas) in the US has announced that it will organise a seminar on 23 March 2005 in California. Experts will reveal their opinion on the direction that new programming will take in the coming years.
The panel will include FX Network, senior VP entertainment Gerard Bocaccio and Hallmark Channel VP programme scheduling and administration Michelle Vicary.
Meanwhile the TV academy’s board of governors has stated that the proposed changes to the format of the Emmy Awards will streamline the ceremony. At the same time discussions on the issue will continue further.
If the Academy gives the nod to the changes the number of honours given will be reduced from 27 to 21 and make room for more creativity in the typically three-hour show. As had ben reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com due to a reduction in audiences the organisers of awards shows on television including the Emmys have been forced to rethink their strategy.
GECs
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.
