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GRB brings a diverse array of shows to Mipcom
MUMBAI: GRB Worldwide, the new venture from GRB Entertainment that was launched at Mip-TV earlier this year, comes to this year’s television event Mipcom next month at Cannes with a diverse slate of programming.
The titles being offered by GRB Worldwide include the reality show The Agency. It looks at how the modelling industry works and the real relationships that exist between the agents and talent – both good and bad – by examining the business of operating one of the world’s largest and most successful modeling agencies, Wilhelmina. On the catwalk, at client meetings, on casting calls, egos can often run amok and with hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in play on every deal, the stakes are enormous.
Another show is Full Force Nature. It consists of
dramatic short stories showing all types of natural disasters, from a storm chaser caught in the eye of a hurricane to a snowboarder trapped in an avalanche. These stories include interviews and award winning footage. Meanwhile The Tornado Hunters is a journey through Tornado Alley where the weather conditions annually spin up over 1,000 of the world’s strongest and most dangerous tornadoes. Homeowners capture amazing and terrifying live up-close footage of encounters with tornadoes, providing gritty and horrific narration of the gripping moments before impact.
Untold Stories From The E.R. was created for American broadcaster TLC. It demonstrates the true dramatic nature of emergency medicine practiced under pressure, where every moment can be a turning point. Viewers can see how a doctor’s personal blend of expertise, coolness under fire, and decision-making ability is challenged by unpredictable circumstances – and how character makes the ultimate difference.
GRB Worldwide focusses on the financing, creation, and acquisition of both fiction and non-fiction programming for global distribution. GRB Worldwide is part of GRB Entertainment which produces and distributes non-fiction programmes.
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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.
