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Globecast to deliver first wrestling dedicated channel
MUMBAI: After tennis and basketball it is now the turn of wrestling to have its own channel. Satellite services company Globecast has announced that it has signed a long term agreement with Dolphin TV to deliver its new Wrestling Channel direct-to-home via Sky Digital to over 7 million UK viewers. The deal goes into effect on 15 March.
The Wrestling Channel will offer viewers a vast selection of pro-wrestling action including weekly shows from Japan, South America, the UK and the US independent series, as well as classic and memorable wrestling from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The channel has stated that its daytime programming is expected to attract a wide range of viewers, while the evening programming will focus on the 16-24 year old demographic. Dolphin TV’s Dublin based production partner, Maxtron Media Group, will be editing all the wrestling content specifically for the UK audience.
The Wrestling Channel is London-based Dolphin TV’s first media ownership venture and Globecast’s role will be to provide an end-to-end, managed satellite distribution service, which includes encryption, uplink and space capacity.
GlobeCast’s UK channel distribution head Juliet Bayliss was quoted in an official release saying, “We are delighted to be delivering The Wrestling Channel for Dolphin TV. We will add the new station to our ever-increasing list of 80 plus UK television distribution clients which currently include: Discovery, MTV, CNN, Bloomberg and BBC World.”
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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.
