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SPTI’s German series earn nominations galore
CALIFORNIA: Sony Pictures Television International’s (SPTI) top-rated German series produced for the RTL network has received eight German Comedy Awards nominations and seven German Television Awards nominations.
The annual German Comedy Awards recognises outstanding comedies and comedic performances in film, television, radio and in live standup. Similar to the Emmy Awards in the US, the German Television Awards which are held annually, recognises achievement in television.
SPTI International Productions executive VP Steve Kent, said, “All of us at SPTI are thrilled with not only the number of German Comedy Awards nominations and German Television Awards nominations, but also with the diversity of programming that is included in the recognition.
From our recurring hit shows like Die Camper, Nikola and Ritas Welt to our most recent endeavors like Ohne Worte, our success in Germany serves as an excellent model for demonstrating SPTI’s commitment to producing quality television specifically targeted to the tastes of local-language audiences.”
Sony Pictures Film and Television Production MD Christiane Ruff added, “Our strong relationship with RTL has played a significant role in the success of our local productions. The network’s patience and support, on everything from concept development through scheduling, has been a tremendous asset from which both SPTI and RTL have benefited. The popularity of these series serves as a testament to all of the tremendously talented individuals that have contributed to the productions.”
The German Comedy Awards, known as Der Deutsche Comedy Preis, are not only restricted to TV or movie comedies but also include radio comedy and live standup comedy on stage.
The primary focus for the awards is comedic performances broadcasted on TV. At its inception, in 1997, and in 1998, only one award was given per year, but since 1999, a variety of comedy categories were created and awarded.
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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.
