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NGC US scores with ‘Inside 9/11’ mini-series
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channel (NGC) in the US has announced that its special Inside 9/11 managed to do well on the ratings front.
The broadcaster states that the mini-series that looked at the events that took place four years ago was viewed by almost 18 million people over two nights.
NGC US claims to reach 55 million homes. 24 per cent of its audience tuned in to Inside 9/11 over the two nights on 21 and 22 August 2005. Inside 9/11 led to two consecutive record prime ratings for the network — both in households and demos, landing NGC among the top three cable networks in prime for the first time on Sunday night. The special also led the network to its highest rated day average, highest rated week, and set the stage for the quarter to set a new record.
NGC broke a 2.0 rating for the first time with Part One: War on America which earned a 2.5 HH/2.0 P25-54 rating and then achieved an impressive 3.6 HH rating with Part Two: Zero Hour which earned a 2.9 P25-54 rating. More than 6 million persons 2+ tuned in to the first part. NGC will again air the four hour special on 8 September and on 11 September.
Inside 9/11 presented a perspective on that day that aimed to go beyond what’s been widely reported to reveal a clearer picture of events. Inside 9/11 traces the timeline that led up to the deadly attacks, spanning decades and circling the globe to lay bare the roots of Al Qaeda and the transformation of Osama bin Laden from fund-raiser to terrorist mastermind. The mini-series also deconstructs the fateful day, tracking the movements of all four terrorist teams and patching together the ad hoc response of the US government.
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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.
