Samsung TV Plus India has partnered with Powerkids Entertainment to launch two FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) channels, namely a PowerKids Kartoon Channel and a dedicated Jungle Book channel on Samsung’s live TV service.
Samsung TV Plus is a live TV service available for free with supported Samsung TVs. The service consists of a wide variety of channels encompassing various categories such as infotainment, movies, music, lifestyle, news, entertainment, sports as well as kids channels.
The Jungle Book will be available as a dedicated fast channel on Samsung’s live TV service.
Users will be able to stream the adventures of Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo from the well-known The Jungle Book animated series. The series is a 3D CGI adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s well-known novel and is produced by Indian animated studio DQ Entertainment (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, The Penguins of Madagascar) and was released back in 2010. The 3D animated show ran for three seasons with a total of 150 episodes. The show also won the Best Licensed and Merchandised Series awards at Animation Xpress’ Ann Awards.
Hyderabad-based kids IP management company Powerkids Entertainment partnered with US-based entertainment company Genius Brands International back in June 2023 to launch the PowerKids Kartoon Channel! Across India and South Asian regions. The channel’s catalogue included a variety of kids’ shows like The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Babar, Mellodees, Super Simple Songs and Finny the Shark. In August 2023, Powerkids Entertainment also partnered with Jio Platforms Limited to launch the PowerKids Kartoon Channel and PowerTeens channel on the JioTV and JioTV+ live TV platforms.
Powerkids Entertainment CEO Manoj Mishra expressed regarding the partnership, “We’re excited to announce that The Jungle Book, along with the Powerkids Kartoon Channel and more great content, is now available on Samsung TV Plus in India. This partnership shows our dedication to providing high-quality content for our viewers and kids. We’re excited to bring the magic of Mowgli, Baloo, and the whole jungle family in a fresh, immersive way. With several spin-offs in the works, there’s even more excitement ahead. The Jungle Book, with 25 billion views worldwide, is now available as a stand-alone channel on Samsung TV Plus!”
Samsung Ads APAC LinkedIn post stated, “This launch represents a massive opportunity for advertisers to connect with a highly engaged audience in a vibrant and immersive setting. Furthermore, the new channel not only adds to Samsung TV Plus’s rich catalogue but also provides a prime opportunity for brands to enhance visibility and engagement. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting launch!”
PowerKids Kartoon Channel and the dedicated The Jungle Book channel will be available free of cost on supported Samsung TVs on Samsung TV Plus in India.
