News Broadcasting
Fremantle inks deal for Martha Stewart show globally
MUMBAI: Television format creator and distributor Fremantle Media (FME) has sold its daytime show The Martha Stewart Show featuring US television icon Martha Stewart to global broadcasters.
The first season has been newly acquired by Mediacorp, Singapore; African Business Channel, Africa; Ananey, Israel; Show TV, Turkey; TV3/8TV Malaysia and UBC, Thailand.
The show has been renewed by Vitaya, Belgium; OnMedia, Korea; SBS, Sweden; TVNZ, New Zealand and ABS CBN, Philippines.
The one hour 180 episode show puts the spotlight on Stewart’s sense of humour and love of fun, with each episode featuring movers and shakers, headline makers, A-list celebrities plus everyday people who’ve accomplished extraordinary things. With guests including Russell Crowe, Jamie Oliver, Olivia Newton-John, Jessica Alba, Harrison Ford, Sharon Stone, Jason Biggs, Paul Walker and the cast of Desperate Housewives, The Martha Stewart Show has received five Emmy nominations and scooped one award.
The brainchild of lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and reality television svengali Mark Burnett, The Martha Stewart Show aims to offer something different; from cooking, crafting and cavorting with celebrity friends, to entertaining, decorating and home renovating, Martha has all the answers.
Commenting from the television trade event Natpe in Las Vegas FME CEO David Ellender said, “We are delighted to report on these new sales and renewals of The Martha Stewart Show, now happily at home in schedules in a growing number of territories worldwide. Martha is already an integral part of daytime television across the globe, with these further additions cementing her role as everybody’s favourite daytime host.”
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.
