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BBC World’s ‘Talking Movies’ to preview Oscar awards
The 76th edition of the biggest film awards show the Academy Awards are just three days away. BBC World has announced that its film based show Talking Movies will preview all the excitement of Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. The show will air on 27 February at 7 pm.
Laura Metzger reviews some classic Oscar moments, such as the kiss between Adrien Brody and Halle Berry last year. Brody won for his portrayal of a holocaust survivor in The Pianist. This year’s event will be hosted by Billy Crystal. In India the show will air live on Star Movies on 1 March at 6:30 am.
The show host Tom Brook reviews the nominees and finds out how the unknown Shohreh Aghdashloo, who plays Mrs Behrani in The House Of Sand and Fog has been preparing for the big night. In the lead acting categories Charlize Theron who played a serial killer in Monster and Sean Penn are front runners to win. Penn's Mystic River costar Tim Robbins is the favourite in the supporting actor category.
Talking Movies will also look at the documentary category. Its popularity has been growing in the US over the last couple of years.
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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.
