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Pix has a treat for viewers next month
MUMBAI: English movie channel Pix has announced that it has got a treat in store for viewers this month.
The spread kicks off with Will Smith. He will feature on the interview show Inside the Actors Studio on 1 October at 7 pm. Viewers can also get Jiggy with Will with Men In Black right after on Pix of the Week at 8 pm. Smith incidentally had come down to India for the launch of the channel in April.
Cameron Diaz on 8 October and Julianne Moore on 22 October will also feature on Inside The Actors Studio. Versatile veterans Ian Mckellan and Ben Kingsley feature on the show on 15 and 29 October respectively
The channel will also featre Sir Sean Connery in The Great Train Robbery and The Man Who Would be King on 2 and 3 October on Perfect 10.
Action buffs can check out Cheap Thrills Friday. Krull airs at 8 pm and The Golden voyage of Sinbad airs at 10 pm on 6 October. In Krull a prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.
The channel will also air The Greatest Story Ever Told. This is a retelling of the story of Christ and airs on 21 October 2006 at 8 pm on Damn Good Drama.
Pix will also be kicking off an SMS contest. This basically gives viewers a chance to win a holdiday trip this festive season. Pix also has a contest for Inside The Actors Studio where through SMS viewers can win DVDs.
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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.
