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MGM Channel to launch in Taiwan and Malaysia
MUMBAI: The MGM Channel has been launched in Taiwan. It will also launch in Malaysia in the coming months.
The MGM channel launched a year ago in Hong Kong for the Greater China and South East Asia market. In India MGM had a JV with Zee for an English movie channel. However after MGM was acquired by Sony earlier this year Zee MGM was renamed Zee Movie Zone.
The MGM Channel is produced and distributed in the region by MGM Networks through a strategic alliance with CNBC Asia Pacific. In Taiwan, The MGM Channel can now be seen via cable operator Taiwan Broadband Communications.
CNBC Asia Pacific CEO Alexander Brown added, “CNBC Asia Pacific could not be happier about our strategic alliance with MGM and the success we are having in the marketplace. It is gratifying to see that
the marriage of our two organisations’ complementary commercial strengths and creative capabilities have been so well-received in the region.”
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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.
