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Sony Pictures’ Free Ad-Supported Channel Serving the U.S. South Asian Market Now Live on Xumo, TCL Channel, SLING TV, LG Channels & Plex

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NEW YORK – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Sony Pictures Networks (SPN), in association with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), today announced that Sony KAL Hindi, its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, has launched on Xumo in the U.S. This comes on the heels of Sony KAL Hindi’s debut on TCL Channel in the U.S. and Canada in August. SPN’s general entertainment destination featuring celebrated and award-winning drama and comedy television series direct from India, is now available on Xumo, the TCL Channel, SLING TV, LG Channels and Plex, with additional platforms to come later this year. 

Sony KAL Hindi features iconic shows such as Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Bade Achhe Lagte Hai that were mega hits with audiences around the world. The channel’s programming line-up also includes most watched shows such as Mann Mein Vishwaas Hai, Dr. Bhanumati on Duty, Super Sisters, Shankar Jai Kishan and Band Baja Bandh Darwaza. In addition, Sony KAL Hindi is home to Meet the Drapers, an international pitch competition reality series where entrepreneurs from around the globe compete against one another for a $1 million dollar investment in their game-changing ideas from billionaire venture capitalist, Tim Draper.

“After Sony KAL’s successful launch in the US as one of the first South Asian FAST channel in the region, we’re excited to grow the reach of the channel. Now Xumo customers in the US and Canada will be able to enjoy free access to our robust lineup of premium South Asian content that is subtitled and available across multiple devices,” said Jaideep Janakiram, SVP, International Business- Head of the Americas, SPN.

“The Sony KAL Hindi channel on Xumo is the perfect complement to our rich library of internationally-focused content from key regions around the world,” stated Stefan Van Engen, SVP of programming and partnerships at Xumo. “There’s a growing interest in programming like this, and our ability to deliver premium, subtitled South Asian content to millions of viewers across several popular genres is a valuable addition.”

For more information about how to get Sony KAL Hindi on XUMO, please visit https://www.xumo.tv/networks/sony-kal/99951184.

In addition to Sony KAL Hindi, SPT also offers Sony Canal, its portfolio of Spanish-language FAST channels for the U.S. Hispanic audience, and Sony One, its FAST channel offering in Mexico.

About Sony Pictures Networks:

Sony Pictures Networks is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.

The Company has several entertainment channels In India. In the United States the network has a robust line-up of its popular channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channel, SAB the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channel, MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India cinema; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel, PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content library; Sony Marathi, the Marathi general entertainment channel; Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; Sony KAL, a FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) GEC channel that will be available on multiple platforms like Sling, PLEX, LG, and ROKU, and SonyLIV – the digital entertainment VOD platform available on Sling.

SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers and is available in 167 countries. The Company is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. Sony Pictures Networks is in its 27^th year of operations in India. It has a subsidiary, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India. In the US, SPNI channels are distributed by MSM Asia Ltd.

For more information, log onto www.sonypicturesnetworks.com

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Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

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Recent release “Lambs Believe in Thee” from Covenant Books author Susan Bristol Brewster brings readers back into the world of the Listening Lambs trilogy and offers common-sense solutions to everyday problems with a spiritual direction.

AVON, Conn. – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Susan Bristol Brewster, author of the Listening Lambs trilogy, has completed her new book, “Lambs Believe in Thee”: a story that reminds readers they are never alone when they have God’s grace and guidance. The story continues after “Tell it to the Lambs” and “Listen Lambs to Thee” with the characters in a new house very different from life on their old farm. 

“People do not need to be alone in solving their problems. Our Lord and Shepherd can deliver expedient help to us, his lambs. A walk of faith brings unique solutions: sometimes, other times not,” Brewster said.

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Brewster’s new book shows uncomplicated, common-sense solutions with spiritual direction to deal with life’s challenges. Each dilemma becomes lighter by not relying on human resources, but on God’s help. The trilogy books are for everyone to make life easier and more enriching.

 “‘You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declared the Sovereign Lord…I myself will search for my sheep and look after them’ (Ezekiel 34:11, 31),” Brewster writes, quoting Scripture. “‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep’ (John 10:11).”

Readers can purchase “Lambs Believe in Thee” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and -operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Author Susan Bristol Brewster’s New Book ‘Lambs Believe in Thee’ is the Third Book in the Listening Lambs Trilogy That Reminds Readers They Are Never Alone

Recent release “Men of Snow” from Covenant Books author D. Michael Grant and illustrations by Adriana Eftimie is a delightful story about two snowman brothers who spend the cold of winter together until the warmth of spring comes. Grant’s story tells an accessible allegory for the concept of creationism.

LAS VEGAS – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

D. Michael Grant, founder of Andover Cakes, award-winning pastry chef, teacher, and father of three, has completed his new book, “Men of Snow”:  an enchanting, yet meaningful, children’s story.

“Children will hear ‘Men of Snow” and think of two snowman brothers sitting atop a hill overlooking the city of Boston and having a conversation,” writes author D. Michael Grant. “Adults will hear it as an allegory for and about creationism put to verse in a way that even a child can understand!”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, D. Michael Grant’s new book features gorgeous illustrations by Adriana Eftimie.

A seemingly simple story about two snowmen provides readers of all ages a deep lesson about creationism. As the two snowmen discuss their creation and where they came from, they gain a greater understanding of their place in the world.

Readers can purchase “Men of Snow” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.

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Author D. Michael Grant’s New Book ‘Men of Snow’ is a Charming, Illustrated Tale About Two Snowmen Having a Conversation While Sitting Atop a Hill Overlooking Boston

Recent release “Blades of Grass in the Desert” from Covenant Books author Jan Morgan is a compelling tale of secrets uncovered from within the walls of a plantation-style mansion. From Texas to Mexico and then South Carolina, the captivating tale of the Gullah people displays a journey to freedom.

BEDFORD, Texas – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Jan Morgan, retired school administrator and cofounder of the nonprofit BridgesWork, has completed her new book, “Blades of Grass in the Desert”:  an enchanting tale of a restored mansion and the secrets within its walls.

Morgan shares, “Several years have passed since the old plantation-style mansion at 1324 Blessing Path was lovingly restored, but the mysterious old place is apparently still calling the shots. Years ago, when it was discovered that the house had supernatural tendencies, two retired ladies set out on a quest to determine its history. Tracing its lineage from central Texas to Charleston, South Carolina, they uncovered a love story worthy of comparison to Gone with the Wind and eventually realized that there were ‘plans’ for the structure that had been set in place as far back as 1950.

“This time, however, events lead one of the ladies not to the east coast but to the deserts of west Texas where she befriends a beautiful, young woman from Guatemala. Wondering whether their meeting was serendipitous, Jamie returns to Sweet Grass Memories, the name given the House, and shares a handwritten letter with Ms. G that the young woman gave her the last time they spoke. The letter, together with a photograph of a lone boat on the shore of the Rio Grande, lead the two of them, Reid, Tracy, and the kids of the House, on another adventure, one that rivals any television docudrama.

“The story winds its way from the dry, blowing sand of west Texas, into Mexico, and finally returns to the estuaries and humidity of Charleston, South Carolina, and its indomitable Gullah people. People whose ancestors endured like blades of grass pushing through concrete; endured and sang songs about faith and hope as they journeyed toward freedom.

“Just like the Gullah peoples during the slave era, today many others endure. Walking or riding northward through deserts, they journey toward a different kind of freedom; freedom from devastating drought and hunger, and freedom to live again in places that are absent the perils associated with trying to survive where malevolence thrives.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Jan Morgan’s new book shares a compelling story of love, passion and supernatural secrets hidden within the walls of a historic mansion. 

Readers can purchase “Blades of Grass in the Desert” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and -operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Author Jan Morgan’s New Book, ‘Blades of Grass in the Desert’ is the Captivating Tale of a Historic Restored Mansion and the Supernatural Secrets It Holds

From author PJ Yancy, “Twisting Twyla” is the first part in a new series following the titular Twyla as she explores how to survive in a strange new world.

NEW YORK – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

PJ Yancy is a Texas-born, Wyoming native. She spent seven years in the military before earning a degree in visual communication. The spark for this story came from a dream she had that her husband pushed her to write about. As time grew on, the dream grew into this full novel. When she’s not writing, she enjoys drawing, painting, and playing games with her family.

“Twisting Twyla” follows the main character, Twyla, who awakes one day in a world not her own. Being pushed to the limit, she finds herself up against countless challenges that lead her down roads she never thought she’d be on before. With danger around every corner, she must count on the new friends she’s made and trust that they aren’t foes in disguise.

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, “Twisting Twyla” is a story about love and survival. With infinite possibilities ahead, Twyla’s tale is one that will captivate anyone who wants to follow along. 

Readers looking to explore a new fantasy world can purchase “Twisting Twyla” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

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Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both e-book and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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‘Twisting Twyla’ by PJ Yancy follows a woman who has been torn from her home and thrust into a new and unfamiliar world.

Recent release ‘Epiphany: Poetry Taking the Heart from Pain to Healing’ from Newman Springs Publishing authors Tatianna Danielle and Alphonso Luciano is a collection of poems where the authors share their experiences of life and how they came to realize that they did not have to go through it alone. This book is meant to inspire others who have gone through similar experiences.

MITCHELLVILLE, Md. – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Tatianna Danielle and Alphonso Luciano, born and raised in Ohio and started writing at six years old, have completed their new book “Epiphany: Poetry Taking the Heart from Pain to Healing”: a gripping and potent compilation of combined poetry that speaks to the heart of the human condition. Both authors explore a variety of topics, each bringing their own perspective. 

Tatianna asks, “Why does double-mindedness // keep wanting to creep up in my head? // Why do I keep tossing and turning in this bed? // Why are these images causing me to be scared? // Why do these emotions cause these tears? // Rolling down like rain // Waiting for these emotions to end // Looking to see sunshine in my day.” Alphonso writes, “I just wanted to yell and fight but was crippled instead // spoke the harshness of words that came to my head // I hated you, I hated myself even more // couldn’t believe you, I believed in you // I tried to give you the best of me // I just wanted you to love me.” 

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Tatianna Danielle and Alphonso Luciano’s collaborative poetry takes readers on a journey; the poetry tells their story. It goes through the ups and downs of life. It’s raw, real, and full of emotion. The poetry comes from a place where pain is felt but it evolves into healing. It speaks to the heart, mind, and soul of those who are struggling to find their way. Both authors have experienced many life challenges, but they never lost sight that there is always a brighter day.

Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase “Epiphany: Poetry Taking the Heart from Pain to Healing” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both e-book and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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Authors Tatianna Danielle and Alphonso Luciano’s New Book ‘Epiphany: Poetry Taking the Heart From Pain to Healing’ is a Poignant and Passionate Collection of Poems

Recent release “The Great American Novel: An American Saga Book One” from Newman Springs Publishing author Robert Espinosa is at once a story of the American spirit and a satire of our current age. It takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery that may make them question their own life and purpose.

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. – October 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Robert Espinosa, a former college-football student-athlete who has two master’s degrees, one in education and the other in kinesiology, and was born and raised in Southern California, has completed his new book “The Great American Novel: An American Saga Book One”: a gripping and potent tale that takes some of the country’s most popular themes and presents them in a unique and hilarious way.

Espinosa writes, “The core group was six students, four seniors and two juniors. Of the seniors, three were girls; and each was a work all their own— Abril, Joy, and Winter. His lone senior boy was also his star football player, Allister De La Vega or ‘Vega’ for short. The two juniors were also football stars in their own right, served as his honorary ‘gofers’ and, in some instances, ‘enforcers’ against any student of his that needed to be put in line. It helped that they were twin brothers and both the size of refrigerators, Pablo and Jiro, known throughout the school as the Torres twins or Twin Towers, as Eli himself called them. This was his group, his core, and, though he’d never admit it in a thousand lifetimes, the only reason he was actually looking forward to this the first day of school.”

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Robert Espinosa’s quirky and suspenseful tale deftly examines what it means to be an American. It is full of drama and intrigue; it explores universal problems that everyone can relate to while also managing to provide an entertaining read. It is at once a story of the American spirit and a satire of our current age. The novel takes place in a small town in the Pacific Northwest where it examines American values and ideals. 

High-school teacher and football coach Eli is not as fine as he appears to be on the outside. Behind closed doors, he is dealing with a rocky marriage and multiple other issues. One day after chatting with a mysterious man, his life miraculously turns around. Now, he achieves celebrity status but also makes strong enemies. It turns out that the mystery man gave Eli an ancient blessing. Readers will discover if he will be able to succeed in his new life. With a diverse cast of characters, it has something for everyone to relate to while also providing an entertaining storyline that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat awaiting the next twist and turn.

Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase “The Great American Novel: An American Saga Book One” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both e-book and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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Author Robert Espinosa’s new book ‘The Great American Novel’ is a contemporary allegorical fantasy filled with satire, comical characters, and philosophical musings