Post by : Badri Ariffin

DXB News Network (DNN) has officially announced the launch of its first in-house satirical micro-series, Ctrl+Alt+Wim, marking a bold and unconventional step into short-form digital entertainment. The series premieres today at 5:00 PM (Dubai Time) on the official DXB News Network YouTube channel.

Designed as a high-concept satire experiment, Ctrl+Alt+Wim deliberately breaks away from traditional storytelling formats. The series avoids explanations, predictability, and conventional narrative structure, opting instead for abstract, absurd, and layered content that encourages viewers to pause, interpret, and rewatch.

Wim Hoste: A New Screen Persona

The series stars Wim Hoste, a Belgian-born international singer, performer, and television host with a career spanning over 25 years across Europe and the Middle East. Widely known as “The Dubai Bond,” Hoste is recognised for his cinematic stage presence, refined crooner style, and multilingual performances in English, French, Italian, and Dutch.

His professional portfolio includes performances at Expo 2020 Dubai, collaborations with global brands such as Hilton, Visa, and DP World, and regular appearances at prestigious venues including Palazzo Versace, Belcanto at Dubai Opera, and Sucre DIFC.

With Ctrl+Alt+Wim, Hoste steps into an entirely new creative space. Moving away from musical performance and traditional hosting, he adopts a restrained, deadpan on-screen persona. His calm, expressionless delivery becomes the focal point of a deliberately surreal and unconventional viewing experience.

Commenting on the concept, series creator Dr. Amrinder Singh said,
“Audiences have seen Wim sing and host. They have never seen him ignore chaos with such precise control.”

Concept and Format

Each episode runs approximately 45 seconds and is produced entirely within a single green-screen studio environment. The series is enhanced through layered visual effects and stylised post-production techniques. Wim Hoste performs all on-screen roles himself, seamlessly shifting between multiple personas without drawing attention to the transformation.

There is no guest cast, no laugh track, and no narrative guidance for the audience. Instead, Ctrl+Alt+Wim relies on contrast—between composed delivery and illogical subject matter, between structure and intentional nonsense.

As Dr. Singh explains,
“This is not satire that explains itself. It is nonsense with intent—performance art presented as a broadcast.”

A New Direction in Digital Storytelling

At a time when digital content is increasingly fast-paced, loud, and disposable, Ctrl+Alt+Wim takes the opposite approach. The series blends elements of performance theatre, visual satire, and post-internet storytelling into a minimalist and restrained format.

Rather than aiming for instant comprehension, the series focuses on curiosity-driven engagement. It is not designed for passive scrolling, but for conscious viewing—meant to be questioned, revisited, and interpreted.

Production Credits

• Concept, Script & Direction: Dr. Amrinder Singh

• Lead Talent: Wim Hoste

• Produced by: Preet Singh

• Production & Post-Production: DXB News Network (In-house)

• Format: Satirical | Fictional Bulletin | VFX-Supported | One-Man Performance

• Platform: DXB News Network Digital Channels

Release Information

• Premiere Date: 31 January 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM (Dubai Time)

• Platform: DXB News Network Official YouTube Channel

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DxbNewsNetwork

Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel for upcoming episodes and future updates.

Media & News Partners

The launch is supported by DXB News Network’s regional and international media partners, including:

• GCCNews24.com

• MiddleEastBulletin.com

• NewsibleAsia.com

• CNINews.com

• DeshBaani.com

Media Contact

PR & Communications:
+971 52 196 2027

Editorial & Enquiries:
editor@dxbnewsnetwork.com

Websites:
www.dxbnewsnetwork.com
www.wimhoste.com

Disclaimer

This is a fictional comedy series. All characters, events, and institutions depicted are purely imaginary. The content is produced in compliance with UAE media ethics and cultural values.

source: DXB News Network

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