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Darcy Antonellis to oversee IPR initiatives for Warner Bros.
MUMBAI: Darcy Antonellis has been named to the newly created position of senior VP, worldwide anti-piracy operations Warner Bros. Entertainment
Antonellis’ primary responsibility will be to coordinate and facilitate all of the studio’s day-to-day intellectual property protection activities and initiatives on a global basis. This will include leading the Studio’s Intellectual Property Council. She will work across every department and every division of the studio. She will be in charge of unifying efforts in such areas as technological and procedural solutions for theft prevention; domestic and international IP legislation and directives; public policy; external communications; educational and consumer anti-piracy initiatives and investigations and legal recourse.
She will also work closely with Time Warner’s public policy offices around the world, the Motion Picture Association of America and its international arm, the Motion Picture Association.
She will report to Warner Bros. executive VP corporate business development and strategy Kevin Tsujihara. He was quoted in a company release saying, “Preventing the theft of our intellectual property is our number one priority. The very future of our company depends on it. It is crucial that we act swiftly, globally, progressively and in a unified manner to increase and ensure our effectiveness. I know of no one more capable then Darcy to make certain that this happens. Darcy will not only be integral to our current efforts dedicated to protecting and enforcing our intellectual property rights, but also critical in taking them to the next level.”
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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.
