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Nimbus asserts deals done, telecast partners to be announced by 27 Feb
MUMBAI: Five days after Nimbus Communications clinched a $612.18 million (Rs 27.24 billion) global media rights deal for cricket to be played in India for the next four years, there is still no word on who will be telecasting the upcoming England tour.
According to a statement issued today by Nimbus Sport, it has reached agreement with broadcast platforms in the USA, Canada, Carribean, UK and the Middle East. However, company officials would not offer specifics, stating many of the contracts were still in the process of being signed.
Nimbus says that the contracting process for most of these deals is expected to be complete by Monday, 27 February, following which details of the broadcast platforms in each territory shall be announced. The series officially kicks off on 1 March with the first Test in Nagpur.
Agreement for broadcast in secondary territories Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, have also been reached, says Nimbus. Additionally, the Harish Thawani-promoted company claimed a first in regards to broadcast arrangements having been reached for new territories such as Greece and Fiji.
The details of the Nimbus statement are as follows:
1) Nimbus has concluded radio broadcast arrangements in the UK (BBC Radio first confirmed by Indiantelevision.com) and also in the Middle East.
2) In India, Nimbus has reached arrangement for multiple broadcast platforms and from the ODI part of the England tour shall also offer multiple language commentary feeds.
Said Nimbus Sport CEO Digvijay Singh, The combined reach of the various broadcast platforms will provide an unprecedented reach for showcasing Indian cricket, in addition to keeping Nimbus on track for its revenue targets.
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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.
