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Vh1 to beam into Russia
MUMBAI: MTV’s sister niche channel Vh1 is to be launched in Russia and will beam into as many as 135,000 homes via cable and satellite platforms.
The Vh1 channel will become a free-to-air terrestrial service in early 2006, taking its reach to more than 1.5 million households.
The channel will feature a mix of local and international content, launching with the video for Blood Group by Russian band Kino, besides music videos and concerts.
The channel will also serve up popular Vh1 shows, news and specials from the US. By the end of next year, Vh1 Russia plans to produce its own programming.
The channel joins MTV Russia, which launched in 1998. The free-to-air service is seen in 29 million households in over 700 cities throughout Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Republic of Moldova and Russia.
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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.
