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Reality TV sibling might come to India
NEW DELHI: UK-based Zone Vision, which has brought Reality TV to India in association with Zee Turner, is open to bringing a sibling of the action channel too.
Some initial discussions were held, Zone Vision marketing manager Flecka Picardo admitted during a chat with indiantelevision.com when asked whether the company was contemplating introducing some other channels from the stable to India.
The other TV channels controlled by Zone Vision include Romantica and Europa Europa.
However, Picardo added that she would not be in a position to divulge any further information on other Zone Vision channels as nothing firm exists at the moment.
Romantica is home to the world of world of passion, intrigue, glamour and high drama. The programming line-up is somewhat similar to what upmarket Hindi language mass entertainment channels dish out.
On offer on Romantica are some of the best romantic dramas from around the world, including the US, Mexico, Italy, Argentina, Canada and Venezuela; music and entertainment from star performers; travelogues from exotic locations; and revolutionary interactive series. Romantica programmes are fully localised to cater to its vast audience that spreads across 20 territories in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
The channel’s current reach is six million subscribers, with growth of 1 million homes recorded in the last six months.
Europa Europa is the home of European cinema and with a diverse range of genres and styles, it showcases some of the finest talent in Europe.
Europa Europa brings together the most significant filmmaking nations and presents the productions of its best directors and actors ranging from Truffaut, Von Trier, Almodovar, Loach, Polanski and Bertolucci, Hopkins,
Belucci, Loren and Depardieu.
Europa Europa’s 14-hour schedule extends to 20 hours on weekends. The channel is seen in 15 territories across Europe and the Americas by over eight million subscribers.
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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.
