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‘Shoonya’ Indian entry at Rotterdam film fest
MUMBAI: Century Communication Limited (CCL) will have a presence at 36th International Rotterdam film festival held in The Netherlands, from 24 January to 4 February 2007, with Shoonya the official selection from India.
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Shoonya went through the digital intermediate process at post production facility Pixion. Pixion studios have introduced IQ in India making it the holder of the largest concentration of Quantel systems in India . Pixion facilities are used to provide complete solutions ranging from offline to online processing, graphics and digital sound for broadcasters and animation design filmmakers. These functions normally account for about 25 per cent of the total budget allocation made by any producer in every project.
The film by the debutant director Arindam Mitra, was one of the three films selected from India along with films of veteran Film-makers Girish Kasaravalli and Gautam Ghosh.
Pixion CEO Naresh Malik says that the film was shot on the HDV format, which was converted digitally through the DI process at Pixion and transferred back to film for the cinema audience.
“The entire DI process took close to four weeks and was colour graded by Robert Lang, a film grade artist at Pixion. Shoonya has been a pleasant experience for us and we take great pride in this film’s international acceptance and success.”
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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.
