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Celebrities set to present at Golden Globe Awards
MUMBAI: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) which will host the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards has announced a raft of celebrities as presenters for the ceremony that will take place on 15 January.
In India the show will air early in the morning on 16 January 2007 on Star World at 6:30 am with a primetime repeat at 8 pm.
George Clooney and Rachel Weisz who won Golden Globes last year for supporting roles in the films Syriana and The Constant Gardener respectively are among the presenters along with Sarah Jessica Parker and John Stamos.
They join previously-announced presenters Felicity Huffman, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller, Justin Timberlake and Reese Witherspoon.
Warren Beatty will receive this years Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for his contribution to the entertainment field.
The Golden Globe Awards will be seen in more than 150 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that rewards work in both television and film.
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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.
