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Endemol’s game shows sold worldwide
MUMBAI: Endemol International has announced several new deals on hit game show Deal or No Deal, the recently acquired Take It or Leave It property and 1 vs 100.
Take It or Leave It from Intellygents has been sold to Telecinco in Spain where the first series is due to launch later this year. And in Italy, RAI has renewed the show for a second season following its successful run last summer. The format has also just gone to air on NL2 (TROS) in the Netherlands.
In the Middle East, Deal or No Deal is heading to LBC following a previous run on MBC. LBC is launching a new prime time daily version this month. The format is also set to air in Denmark later this year on TV2. The format has now been sold to 45 countries worldwide including the U.S.
In Asia, VTV in Vietnam acquired 1 vs. 100 for launch in May. The show also recently premiered in Norway where it is a prime time hit for TV2. 1 vs. 100 has now been sold to 12 countries with both weekly and daily versions on the air.
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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.
