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Penn joins ‘Law & Order’ production team
CALIFORNIA: Veteran television producer Matthew Penn has joined the hit drama series Law & Order as the New York-based showrunner and executive producer.
In India, the show airs on Star World on Tuesdays at 10 pm. Penn has directed over 20 episodes of the Wolf Films/Universal Network Television series and was nominated for an Emmy for the 200th episode in 1999 with guest-star Julia Roberts.
As part of the multi-year deal, Penn will continue to direct as well as oversee the production for the series, which is shot on location in New York City.
Law & Order’s creator and executive producer Dick Wolf said, “Matthew has been one of the core group of Law & Order directors for almost a decade and he has directed many of the series’ landmark episodes. I am thrilled that he has agreed to head the New York production team”.
Last month the show celebrated its 300th episode and will enter its 14th season later this year on NBC. Penn has directed over 50 dramatic shows including Law & Order episodes, The Sopranos, NYPD Blue,.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
