News Broadcasting
Hallmark acquires blockbusters from Disney for Latin American markets
Hallmark has acquired 18 major motion pictures for its Latin American markets from Walt Disney Television International – Latin America (WDTVI-LA).
The package boasts prominent titles including the Academy Award-winning Roberto Begnini film Life is Beautiful, which won in the Best Actor, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Dramatic Score categories; The Horse Whisperer, directed by Robert Redford and starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Redford and Sam Neill; the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated Brazilian film Central Station; and Enemy of the State, with Will Smith, Gene Hackman and Jon Voight.
Also included in the agreement are the comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, featuring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow; and the drama Mrs Brown, starring Dame Judi Dench.
This is the second major feature film package Hallmark has acquired from WDTVI-LA for Latin America. Last year, the two companies signed an agreement for movies including The Color of Money,Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Good Morning Vietnam, Pretty Woman and Medicine Man, among others.
The Hallmark Channel is currently available in 11 million homes throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, claims the company.
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.
