News Broadcasting
Rewind Networks, LYD launch Hits on South Korea’s LGU+ TV
Mumbai: Rewind Networks and LYD on Thursday announced the launch of Hits on South Korea’s LGU+ IPTV platform on 16 November. Hits will be aired on Channel 147 in high definition as part of LGU+ TV’s premium package, said the statement.
“Rewind Networks is excited to expand our HITS franchise in South Korea, where viewers love high-quality content, great storytelling, and iconic characters,” said Rewind Networks chief executive officer Avi Himatsinghani. “We are confident that LGU+ subscribers will love our curated selection of the greatest television drama and comedy series from the 1960s to the early 2000s.”
The launch of Hits on LGU+ marks the second deal for the partnership between Rewind Networks and LYD in South Korea and brings the networks’ total reach in Asia to 24 million homes across 15 countries.
“LYD is thrilled to notch up the game for Rewind Networks with LGU+ partnership that honors its second deal for them in the market,” said LYD founder Joon Lee. “This launch emphasizes our conviction and commitment towards our partners to consistently work towards their best interest and maximize their distribution in Korea.”
LGU+ subscribers can catch up on iconic shows like “Little House on the Prairie, Murder,” “She Wrote,” “Law & Order,” “SVU,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Lucy Show,” “MacGyver,” “Pride & Prejudice,” “Love Boat” to name few. Furthermore, from November onwards, the viewers can look forward to more TV shows premiering on the channel like the British sitcom “Are you Being Served?” American supernatural drama “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” and one of the most-watched mini-series of all time – “The Winds of War.”
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
