News Broadcasting
APTN, Grinberg join hands to create one of the largest archival collections
LONDON: APTN Library and Grinberg Film Libraries, two of the world’s leading sources of historical footage have signed a representation deal to exchange and sell each other’s material.
The London based library and Los Angeles film libraries will begin supplying and licensing material from January 2004.
While Associated Press Television News (APTN) is said to be world’s leading video news agency with self-shot material from 1963, Grinberg collection comprises the Paramount and Pathe newsreels, which were the leading news sources of their day from 1896 to the late 1950s, says an APTN release.
APTN content development head Christopher O’Hearn, “It’s a great combination – this puts the best of the old together with the best of the new” said. “We can now offer a high quality service to anyone looking for content, from the earliest moving images to the latest satellite news.”
Grinberg’s Pathe collection is the world’s oldest moving image library dating back to 1896. The Paramount newsreel was known as “The Eyes and Ears of the World” from 1927 to 1957. Together they total more than 15 million feet of film, or 6000 hours of material. The collection boasts of movie outtakes and scenes ranging from the Blackton collection of early motion pictures to modern productions from HBO, says the release.
“APTN and GFL’s representation deal creates one of the most comprehensive sources of archival footage in the world. Together they will become a one-stop resource for every conceivable user throughout the world. In addition, as we digitise our content, the collection will also be marketing what will become one of the largest sources of still photos pulled from the Paramount and Pathe libraries, covering virtually everything that happened in the world dating back to 1896,” said Grinberg’s spokesperson Charles Bonan.
The initial stages of the deal will see the top acquisitions of each collection exchanged so that they can be provided locally. Both libraries have major digitisation projects underway which will see a broader range of content available, along with improvements in cataloguing and search ability.
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.
