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More than 250 buyers sign up for MIP London’s second outing
LONDON: MIP London is pulling in the crowds. The multi-genre international television and streaming content market has secured over 250 buyers for its second edition, set to run from 22-24 February 2026 at the IET London and Savoy Hotel.
The line-up reads like a who’s who of global content: Amazon Studios, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount, National Geographic, Nickelodeon International, MUBI, Sky, ZDF, RTL, RTE, Nine Entertainment, Red Bull Media House, Al Jazeera International, TV 2 Norway, TV Nova, Reshet, Britbox International, Kidstream, Bellmedia, Viasat, ITV, BBC, AMC Networks, Globo, PBS, The Walt Disney Company and Samsung have all confirmed acquisitions and commissioning executives will attend.
The event’s debut in February 2025 drew more than 2,800 delegates from 47 countries. “MIP London’s first edition successfully drew more international buyers, distributors, producers, and therefore more opportunities, to what has become such a key week in the international industry calendar in London,” said Lucy Smith, director of MIP London and MIPCOM Cannes.
This year’s edition is pushing beyond traditional television. The focus expands to include digital creators, brands, micro dramas, podcasting and artificial intelligence. “For our second edition MIP London goes beyond traditional television by joining the dots with the transformational digital side of the business,” Smith said.
The format has been tightened. The market now runs three days from Sunday to Tuesday, 8.30am to 7pm daily. A new buyers-focused Sunday kicks off proceedings with expanded data-led market intelligence, including a special London edition of Fresh TV from The WIT, plus exclusive presentations from Ampere Analysis and Glance.
Matchmaking gets a boost too. An enhanced hosted buyer programme will curate pre-scheduled meetings through MIP London’s platform, designed to spark commercial connections. The programme runs across all three days, with screenings, showcases and a conference agenda to be announced in coming weeks.
Qualified buyers attend free. The goal: maximum impact, minimum fuss, and deals that stick.
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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.
