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Alfred Haber and Lux Vide signs deal to distribute mini-series ‘Mother Teresa’
MUMBAI: Alfred Haber Distribution has reached a deal with Italy’s Lux Vide to distribute the mini-series Mother Teresa in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has also notched up deals in some 120 markets for the upcoming Latin Grammy Awards, says a release.
Starring Olivia Hussey and shot on location in Sri Lanka and Italy, the 2×2-hour production chronicles Mother Teresa’s life.
According to Alfred Haber, “We have already received an extraordinary response in Latin America to the Mother Teresa miniseries”. Haber added, “Lux Vide have produced an authentic and sincere film in tribute to the miraculous work undertaken by Mother Teresa and which continues today through her missionaries of charity order”.
This year’s Latin Grammy Awards are set to take place on 1 August in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in the U.S on CBS.
“We are looking to add a significant number of territories by selling buyers on the strength of the Grammy brand, the exceptional CBS production values, and of course, the incredible Latin music the show offers,” Haber further added.
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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.
