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Discoverys new intl co-production to examines life and death situations
MUMBAI: Discovery Networks in association with Channel 4 and Granada International will co-produce a series that looks at humans dealing with life and death situations.
For this purpose UK production company Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP) has been roped in for the 10 part series titled Alive.
The show uses first person testimony and high-end dramatic reconstruction to tell stories such as that of a father who must decide whether to leave his 9-year-old son alone in a cave to go to find help after they have spent days stranded in a frozen wilderness.
Other cases include a landmine clearance expert captured by the Khmer Rouge who sees an opportunity to escape but knows that he would be leaving his two Cambodian colleagues to a certain death. Granada International has the worldwide rights outside the UK and US. Rcently DSP appointment of Richard Sattin as its head of documentaries.
Sattin has produced over 150 hours of international co-productions across USA Europe and Asia. Sattin will be responsible for developing new programme ideas and overseeing documentary production. Richard’s existing projects and development slate will be folded into DSP.
Sattin says, I have been approached before by other companies and investors but Darlow Smithson is where it instinctively felt right. They are a really progressive company but with a strong tradition of high quality programming and I’m thrilled to get the chance to help enhance their reputation by concentrating on what I feel I do best generating and producing films that make a difference.
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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.
