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National Geographic promotes two senior for its TV, film unit
MUMBAI: National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F) in the US has announced promotions for two senior members of its production team to the newly created positions.
Michael Rosenfeld who is currently specials and event programming senior VP moves up to executive VP. Meanwhile Roy Ennis who serves as production finance and strategic planning VP has been named production affairs and international business operations VP.
NGT&F president Tim Kelly said, “Over the past three years, Michael has increased the output of the National Geographic’s Specials unit from six hours a year on PBS to 40 hours for PBS, Fox and the National Geographic Channels. His team has produced some superb event programmes, recently setting a new ratings record for National Geographic’s US Channel with Inside the Secret Service. Michael’s unit is currently at work on two landmark projects for PBS, the award-winning Strange Days on Planet Earth and a documentary series based on Jared Diamond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs and Steel.
“Roy, too, has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to National Geographic’s future growth. He enthusiastically assumed responsibility for day-to-day management of the operations of NGT&F’s international distribution arm, National Geographic Television International, earlier this year.
“Roy also has taken on management of NGT&F’s post-production operations. In this capacity he will ensure that NGT&F maintains state-of-the-art editorial equipment and services for its production units, incorporating new and emerging technology in its television productions.”
The National Geographic Channel claims to be received by more than 230 million households in 27 languages in 150 countries.
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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.
