News Broadcasting
NBC goes 3-D with special episode of ‘Medium’
MUMBAI: US broadcaster NBC has announced that it will conduct a 3D innovation in partnership with TV Guide magazine and Paramount Network Television. They will distribute 3-D glasses for an enhanced look at a special 3-D episode of the drama Medium.
The episode airs on 21 November. In the November 21 issue which goes on American news stands on 17 November TV Guide will feature a Medium cover and offer readers a chance to view the episode in 3-D with special glasses included inside the magazine. Medium stars Patricia Arquette, who received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The show is inspired by the real-life story of research medium Allison DuBois. Arquette stars as a young wife and mother who, since childhood, has been struggling to make sense of her dreams and visions of dead people. In the 3-D episode Allison comes to realise that there is an added dimension to the way she experiences art. It seems the act of creation is so intense that artists often leave an element of themselves behind in their work…an element that is evident only to Allison.
NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly said, “The Medium 3-D episode provides a great way for fans to enjoy a heightened perspective of Allison’s intriguing visions. We are thrilled to partner with TV Guide on this exciting event and thank Glenn Gordon Caron (the show’s executive producer) for developing the idea.”
Caron says, “I first began exploring the possibility of doing a 3-D episode of television over a decade ago when I was working on Moonlighting. When Medium became successful, I realized that in many ways it was an even better vehicle for 3-D. Additionally, technology seems to have finally caught up with me. Directors Jim Cameron, Robert Rodriguez and a host of other innovators have pushed the medium into the 21st century, and our show and our viewers will be the beneficiaries of that. I think people will be surprised by how vivid and dynamic 3-D has become.”
Both NBC and TV Guide will coordinate guerrilla marketing campaigns to distribute glasses to consumers on the street, in addition to the glasses that will be included inside the November TV Guide issue. Viewers can also go to http://www.nbc.com/Medium/ or www.tvguide.com/medium to learn how to get 3-D glasses in their areas.
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.
