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Hits Now launches on Indonesian platform Indihome
Mumbai: Rewind Networks has announced the launch of Hits Now on IndiHome. This is Telkom Indonesia’s fixed broadband service delivering internet, telephone and video entertainment.
Hits Now is set to debut on February 6. It will deliver around the clock access to p shows that are airing in the US today. With its up to date content, Hits Now will aim to cater to a diverse audience seeking top quality entertainment, with genres ranging from reality and talent shows, dramas, comedies, to game shows and entertainment news. The channel will be available for the viewers on Indihome TV and IndiHome TV OTT handpicked for Asian audiences and will advance into other markets in the coming months.
Rewind Networks CEO Avi Himatsinghani said, ‘It is with great pleasure that we introduce HITS NOW on IndiHome, providing our subscribers with access to the latest and most popular US television programme. Hits Now offers an opportunity for viewers to experience the most coveted shows that are currently being aired in the US. At Rewind Networks, we have established a reputation for delivering exceptional entertainment through our channels Hits and Hits Movies. With the addition of Hits Now, we are confident that we can provide an unparalleled lineup of highly rated and in-demand programmes that won’t be available elsewhere. We are certain that Hits Now will soon become the premier destination for family entertainment in Indonesia and will keep them engaged and entertained.”
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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.
