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UTV launches India’s 1st flash animation series
MUMBAI: UTV Toons has ventured into animation in flash software with a television series called Daft Planet made with Cinegroupe in Canada.
Daft Planet , the 13-episode half hour TV series which was recently launched across Canada on the Teletoon network has been extremely well received by audiences there, says an official release.
The main advantage of developing animation in flash is that the process is economical and can be expedited more economically than other forms of traditional and digital animation, claims UTV Toons.
“Whereas flash is a popular software for the web and interactive platforms, conventional flash programmers are unable to create shows in flash which match the international broadcast animation standards. UTV Toons has therefore on purpose built a flash studio which seamlessly creates television series animation to international benchmarks,” says UTV COO Animation, Biren Ghose. “Not all characters and themes lend themselves to interpretation on flash and hence only certain types of themes, depending upon the ‘look and feel’ of the show can be executed in flash”, he adds.
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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.
