News Broadcasting
FBC plans popular Fashion House format for Indian audience
NEW DELHI: European television format, production and distribution company Fact Based Communications (FBC) is gearing up to enter Indian market, following a tie-up with Rossellini & Associates, according to reports in international media.
FBC has reportedly finalised plans for its production operations in Mumbai and administration office in New Delhi.
The role of FBC and Rossellini & Associates in the venture wasn’t disclosed. The joint venture will work together on the development and production of programmes for channels here.
FBC India’s first project is expected to be a localised version of the design talent format Fashion House. The format has been aired on TV3 in Sweden, MTV Italia and Channel 4 in the UK. Apart from the popular format, FBC is also evaluating options for sitcoms and soap operas.
Alan Friedman, spokesperson of FBC, has reportedly said that the format is expected to be introduced in October this year. The name of the channel is yet to be finalised. The localised version of Fashion House is expected to feature Bollywood personalities and even cricketers along with fashion designers. For instance, Bollywood stars would be dressed by competing fashion designer teams.
FBC programming is created and produced in cooperation with many of the world’s leading media companies such as: News Corp., CNBC Europe, Viacom, PBS, Channel 4 in the UK, RAI in Italy, Broadway Video, The Wall Street Journal and The International Herald Tribune.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
