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NGC Intl acquires 40 hours of programming from DDE
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced that it has acquired 40 hours of natural history programming from one of the leading documentary program developers, Devillier Donegan Enterprises (DDE).
The acquisition includes 24 hours of the multi-award winning series The Living Edens and the multi-part series Journey Into Amazonia, Wild Indonesia, Triumph of Life and Hidden Worlds – Series II.
NGCI senior VP strategic development and co-finance Janet Han Vissering said “The addition of DDE’s natural history programmes will significantly enhance National Geographic Channel’s programming inventory and bring more high-end evergreen programmes to our existing library.”
DDE executive VP Brian Donegan said, “These 40 films are the work of some of the world’s best wildlife filmmakers. We believe that National Geographic Channel is a natural home for this world class programming.”
NGCI invites viewers to re-think the way they see television – and the world – with smart, innovative programming. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F), Fox and NBC, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society’s commitment to exploration, conservation and education.
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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.
