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‘Kung Fu Hustle’ to make TV debut on AXN in December
MUMBAI: This December, AXN is all set to premiere the Movie Event of the Year with Kung Fu Hustle. The movie will be aired for the first time on television on 15 December at 9 pm.
Kung Fu Hustle is produced and directed by Asia’s popular comedy star, Stephen Chow. The movie was a box office sensation across Asia. In Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, the movie achieved the “best opening weekend” of all time for a Chinese movie.
Recently, the movie also swept away five Golden Horse Awards, clinching the crowns for Best Picture, Best Director – Stephen Chow, Best Supporting Actress – Yuen Qiu, Best Make Up and Costume Design and Best Visual Effects.
SPE Networks Asia general manager Ricky Ow says, “We are thrilled to wrap up an outstanding year of stellar programming on AXN with an exceptional movie. Kung Fu Hustle is definitely the movie event of the year. Breaking box office records across Asia and bringing home numerous awards including five Golden Horse Awards, no other kung fu movie can compare to this. We are certain the movie KUNG will make a big roar during its television debut on AXN, and a must watch for all our viewers.”
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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.
