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‘The Aviator’ exclusively on Zee Studio
“Nominated for 11 Oscars and won 5, in The 77th Annual Academy Awards, 2005
” Won 4 BAFTA Film Awards, 2005
” Won 3 Golden Globe Awards, 2005
Mumbai, October 18, 2005: Zee Studio, the ultimate movie channel is all set to premiere “The Aviator”, directed by Martin Scorsese and written by John Logan, tells the story of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes. The drama recounts the years of his life from the late 1920s through the 1940s, an epoch when Hughes was directing and producing Hollywood movies and test flying innovative aircrafts he designed and created.
Speaking on this initiative Mr. Neil Chakravati, Business Head, Zee Studio said, “The fantastic response we have received from our viewers for showcasing blockbuster movies like kill Bill, Indiana Jones, Laws of attraction etc. has encouraged us to get even bigger movies on the channel. The Aviator is one such movie which we have acquired and we are confident of its popularity.”
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Tune in on Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 pm to catch
‘The Aviator’ only on Zee Studio
For more information contact:
Chetan Saxena
saxenac@zeenetwork.com
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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.
