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The History Channel ‘Automaniac’ to show meanest machines
MUMBAI: Remember Burt Reynolds bring muscle cars back to life with the movie Smokey and the Bandit, thus igniting America’s love of muscle cars. This winter, learn about muscle cars and why they are also called ‘gas hogs’ and more in The History Channel’s new series, Automaniac.
Premiering on 17 December at 10 pm, Automaniac, the six-part series will showcase some of the most unusual vehicles that ever hit the road.
Each episode will focus on vehicles, which are synonymous with specific professions – such as cars driven by gangsters, police departments, hot rodders or the super rich.
Incorporating a mix of history and technology, Automaniac takes viewers into the garage, under the hood and out on the road to show how these amazing cars work and what made them the hottest wheels of their era.
Be it the latest Japanese sports bikes or the chopped Harleys made famous by the Hell’s Angels, the lightning fast Suzuki or the exotic speed demon called Crocker, Automaniac will feature some of history’s meanest machines.
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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.
