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World Stunt Awards move from AXN to Star Movies
MUMBAI: One of the ways in which Star Movies is looking at differentiating itself from the competition is through special events like award shows.
It will air this years edition of the World Stunt Awards on 1 August at 9 pm.
The show used to previously air on AXN. Speaking to Indiantelevision.com this morning Sony’s assistant VP marketing Rohit Bhandari who looks after AXN in India said, ” We took the decision last year not to renew the license.
“In terms of popularity it was not doing well despite our efforts to build up the brand. The return that we got on our investment was limited. It does not have the huge cachet of the Oscar Awards (also air on Star Movies). Not many Indians are aware of the fact that there is an award show that recognises stunt work.”
Bhandari pointed out that the broadcaster had opted to concentrate on larger properties like World Rally Championship (WRC). “Three years ago when we started The Amazing Race we discontinued Survivor. Our strategy has always been to move on by looking at the next hot thing. However apart from the World Stunt Awards all the other other properties are continuing. Fear Factor and The Amazing Race have just entered new seasons.”
As far as promoting WRC is concerned Bhandari stated that while the channel had tied up with a few auto magazines to get across the message the strategy for the first year is to simply let the property sink in among the viewers.
Coming back to the World Stunt Awards on Star Movies viewers can see Keanu Reeves getting the award for best action movie star. In addition veteran stunt professional Ronnie Rondell, whose work has contributed to films including Speed and Thelma & Louise, has been chosen by the World Stunt Association to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Carmen Electra will co-host the show alongside regular Dennis Hopper.
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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.
