News Broadcasting
Granada International inks deal with Korean broadcasters
MUMBAI: Television content distributor Granada International’s regional office in Hong Kong has signed a raft of deals in Korea.
EBS, Korea’s public free to air broadcaster, has acquired a package of drama programming including UK dramas Cracker and Dracula, Hollywood TV movies Life Is Not A Fairytale and Wildfires and titles from Granada International’s feature film library including Sophie’s Choice and Bugsy Malone. Also included in the EBS deal is the children’s wildlife show Get Bushwise.
Granada International has concluded its first deal with CJ Media, part of one of Korea’s largest conglomerates, which includes the acquisition of reality series Poor Little Rich Girls and lifestyle shows Trinny and Susannah Undress… and Dinner Takes All.
The science show Brainiac has been acquired by cable TV’s e-channel and two series of Megastructures which air in India on National Geographic Channel (NGC) have been picked up by MBC. Joongang Broadcasting has bought eight feature films from the Granada International library including My Left Foot and Jesus of Nazareth.
Cable broadcaster On Media has acquired the second series of Hell’s Kitchen USA starring Gordon Ramsay and series two and three of Nanny 911.
Granada International’s Regional Director based in the company’s Hong Kong offices James Ross says, “I am delighted to be working so closely with many of Korea’s top channels. The demand for our programming in Asia continues to grow and we are very fortunate to have a constant supply of dramas, documentaries and entertainment shows with high production values and great storylines that travel well to the region.”
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.
