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BIG Magic acquires ‘Boonie Bears’ exclusive FTA rights
MUMBAI: BIG Magic has acquired exclusive FTA rights of ‘Boonie Bears’, the No.1 and most popular animated series in China. BIG Magic has renamed it ‘Babloo Dabloo’ for the Hindi viewing audience. Babloo Dabloo airs every Monday – Sunday 10 am – 11 am & 5 pm – 6 pm only on BIG Magic
Launched earlier this month, the animated series is already rating well. BIG Magic, the light-hearted family entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative content that resonates with its audience.
The channel launched a dedicated time band for animated movies and series earlier this year.
The Indian version, ‘Babloo Dabloo’ is tailor-made for Indian viewers with interesting characters and voice-overs. The show has already gained momentum with respect to ratings. Goofy, action packed and a whole lot of fun, ’Boonie Bears’ was a blockbuster commercial success in China when it was launched in 2012.
A BIG Magic spokesperson said, “BIG Magic has invested in successful animated shows in the past, and the response we have garnered has always been positive. We are confident that our new offering will consolidate our position as one of the most successful players in the animated content space.”
Three ‘Boonie Bears’ feature films that have created box office records in China including beating ‘Star Wars – The Force Awakens’ collections on the opening weekend will be featured in India soon. The first film will be released in December in India and second and third film will be released during summer and festival vacations next year.
BIG Magic is available across all DTH players such as Tata Sky, Airtel, Videocon, Dish TV, Reliance Digital TV along with all cable operators as Hathway, DD Free Dish, Incable, Digicable, DEN, 7 Star, ABS, Siticable, Star Broadband and GTPL amongst others.
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is a media and entertainment company with interests in radio, television and television production.
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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.
