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Zone Vision Network’s Reality TV to launch on CBNSat
MUMBAI: Zone Vision Networks has signed an agreement with CBNSat to launch its Reality TV channel in Sri Lanka. The channel will be among those being offered in the basic digital channel package when the DTH platform launches this month. The announcement was made by Zone Vision Networks chairman and president Chris Wronski.
“South Asia has been a good market for us and we are particularly delighted to be able to add Sri Lanka to our rapidly growing list of Reality TV territories around the world. CBNSat is well positioned to become the leading DTH provider in the area so we couldnt have chosen a better distribution partner for the channel,” said Wronski.
“Reality TV is the kind of channel that will really appeal to Sri Lankans. Its a channel we believe will quickly become a favorite and also help attract new viewers to the service. We are pleased to be able to offer Reality TV when CBNSat debuts this month,” said CBNSat CEO Muhunthan Canagey.
Zone Visions Reality TV channel was first launched in Europe in late 1999 and has gained distribution in more than 125 territories in just five years. The channel has seen extensive growth in the past 18 months — particularly throughout Asia — having secured distribution in Japan, China, Singapore, India, Pakistan, South Korea and Indonesia. Worldwide, Reality TV is now broadcast in 18 different languages and is available to over 134 million subscribers.
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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.
