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Turner channels build buzz around ‘Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice’
MUMBAI: With the craziness surrounding the Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice movie which will hit the cinema halls on 25 March, Turner operated channels are pulling out all stops to make viewers a key part of the experience. The celebrations will kick-start with a competition to attend exclusive red carpet events in India and Europe. Winners will also get the opportunity to win exclusive merchandise.
There is also a special treat for fan-boys and girls on Toonami, which will showcase special Batman and Superman movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:45 am. On the other hand, all of Turner’s kids channels- Cartoon Network, POGO and Toonami will also have special contests for the superhero fans that will help them win exclusive movie merchandise.
Living up to its new brand philosophy #LikeNeverBefore, HBO will give the consumers once in a lifetime opportunity via its new mobile app. Viewers can download RUSHH, and can get a chance to enter a competition to win a chance to rub shoulders with celebrities on red-carpet premiere events in London, Delhi and Mumbai.
WB channel will also air a spellbinding ‘choose your side’ teaser which will be promoted across social media and numerous digital platforms.
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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.
