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MGM Channel launches in Indonesia
MUMBAI: MGM Networks, a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has signed a distribution agreement covering an MGM-branded, movie-driven network in Indonesia.
Under the agreement, the MGM Channel is being delivered to subscribers via the basic tier of Indonesia’s Pay-TV operator, Kabelvision (PT Broadband Multimedia Tbk). In India, MGM has a 50:50 JV with Zee for the English movie channel Zee MGM. The Kabelvision deal follows several other recent agreements by MGM Networks in Asia. These include a strategic alliance with CNBC Asia Pacific to produce and distribute the MGM Channel in the Greater China market and Southeast Asia. In addition, the channel also launched on PCCW’s Now Broadband TV platform in Hong Kong.
Separately, MGM launched its second MGM-branded channel in South Korea earlier this year. In October, the MGM Channel also launched on systems in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland, which brings to a dozen the European countries where it can be seen.
The Kabelvision agreement is the latest step in MGM Networks’ global expansion, which over the last two years has increased its channel interests fourfold to more than 100 countries on six continents.
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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.
