News Broadcasting
Alfred Haber brings ‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’ to Cannes
MUMBAI: Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc., distributor of one of the largest catalogues of music, variety and reality programming produced for US broadcast networks, is bringing the Dog The Bounty Hunter to Cannes during MIPCOM. Fresh from its astounding debut on A&E in the US, Dog The Bounty Hunter is now available for international broadcast.
Following the real life adventures of modern day bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman, this dynamic new reality series has premiered with over three million viewers per episode, the majority in A&E’s target demo of adults 25-54. Heralded for chasing down and capturing more than 6,000 bail-jumpers, Dog Chapman garnered worldwide media attention in 2003 for his inexhaustible efforts in tracking down millionaire fugitive Andrew Luster, heir to the Max Factor fortune, after he fled the US to avoid prosecution for date rape.
Balancing his hard-edge professional life of stalking criminals all over the world with the rigors of a tumultuous family life, including raising his twelve children, Dog the Bounty Hunter brings a whole new level of excitement to reality television while adding a dramatic twist to the dreaded words, “You’re under arrest.” The company will be represented at the market by Alfred Haber and executive vice president Robert Kennedy.
Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc., was established more than 35 years ago as a supplier of series, mini-series and made-for-television motion pictures for the domestic and international television marketplace. During this period, the company has expanded its reach to become the world’s largest distributor of US Network (CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX) awards, music, variety and reality specials.
The company currently represents more than 1,000 hours of programming from over 200 of the world’s most creative television producers, spanning the genres of award shows, music events, documentaries, variety specials, wildlife programs and holiday celebrations, as well as series, mini-series and made-for-television motion pictures.
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.
