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Sony to impart technical knowledge at Whistling Woods International
MUMBAI: Electronics major Sony has tied up with film educational institution Whistling Woods International (WWi) in Film City.
Sony is the technology partner and will share its technological know how with WWI. As part of the MOU, WWI will use Sony products including video, broadcast and film equipment to teach film making to its students.
Sony will be an integral part of the teaching procedure at WWI. One of the major aspects of the MOU will include hosting technology related workshops and seminars for students. SONY along with WWI will jointly award completion certificates to cinematography students who successfully complete their course. It will also keep students and faculty abreast of all video, film and broadcast related technology issues that will give them the tool to transform their creative vision to reality.
WWI director business development Meghna Ghai Puri said, “We realised that professionals in the business demanded technical knowledge for their production activities in film, broadcast, and new media applications. Hence we decided to collaborate with Sony to introduce technology related workshops and special courses in cinematography which will enrich students with the latest technological advancements.”
WWI institute for film, television and media arts is a professional training conservatory dedicated to excellence in motion picture and television craft and to the practical business of making films in India, is scheduled to commence from next year.
Meeting the needs of a vast pool of untrained talent eager to acquire the technical skills and creative acumen needed to enter India’s burgeoning entertainment industry, WWI offers international standards of education and expertise through a uniquely Indian perspective.
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai’s renowned film city at Goregaon, and promoted by Mukta Arts WWI equips students with aesthetic, theoretical and practical knowledge through a cutting-edge program taught by experts.
The institute offers a 2-yr full-time specialisations comprising screenwriting, cinematography, sound recording and design, direction, acting, editing and production in addition to other short courses, which have been designed with the expertise and guidance of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
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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.
