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Trudy announces publishing license from Sesame Workshop
MUMBAI: Trudy Corporation has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop for a new publishing license focusing on book and audio CD formats. The license territory includes distribution into North America.
The agreement includes approximately a three-year term ending 30 June 2009. The company expects the first titles to hit the market in June this year.
The licensed characters include core properties such as the characters from Sesame Street, which include Big Bird, Elmo and the rest of their furry friends. The parties intend to negotiate in good faith to sign a definitive agreement as quickly as possible.
Trudy president and CEO Ashley C. Andersen said, “Sesame Workshop has the distinguished legacy of successfully producing some of the absolute best children’s programming available, year after year. We are very excited about this opportunity to collaborate with Sesame Workshop in creating wonderful, innovative children’s books and audio books featuring the Sesame Street characters.”
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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.
