TRT’s International Digital Platform, “Tabii,” Launched on May 7th

Turkey’s national public broadcaster, TRT, launched its international digital platform, “Tabii,” on May 7th. Following extensive preparation, TRT hosted a promotional event at the Beykoz Kundura Factory to introduce the highly anticipated platform to the public. TRT General Manager Zahid Sobacı hosted the event, where the global digital platform was unveiled. Turkey’s national public broadcaster,…

Turkish Series on Netflix

Turkish Series That Will Continue To Be Broadcast On Netflix With New Season Episodes.

The continuation of the Turkish series, the first seasons of which were watched enthusiastically, will meet with the audience quickly. We have listed the Turkish TV series for you that will be broadcast in new seasons. Another Self As the Crow Flies Fatma Midnight at the Pera Palace The Club Another Self: A Journey of…

Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “Kuru Otlar Üstüne (On Dry Grass)” Set for Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Acclaimed Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s highly anticipated film “Kuru Otlar Üstüne” (On Dry Grass) is set to make its premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival (16-27 May 2023). As one of Turkey’s most celebrated filmmakers, Ceylan has received numerous awards at international festivals, and audiences and critics eagerly await his latest work.  …

Kızılcık Şerbeti Series

Controversial Turkish TV Series Kızılcık Şerbeti Pulled from Broadcast Amidst Outrage

The Turkish television series Kızılcık Şerbeti, which had been slapped with a suspension by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), was abruptly taken off the air on Show TV. The last-minute rejection of the appeals led to a significant shock among viewers, while celebrities expressed their disapproval of RTÜK’s decision on their social media…

DW TV Closing

German-based broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s Turkish service (DW Turkish) is closing its office in Turkey.

German-based broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s Turkish service (DW Turkish) is closing its office in Turkey because the Ministry of Industry and Technology did not extend its working license. The Ministry of Industry and Technology did not extend the working period of Deutsche Welle’s (DW) liaison office in Turkey upon the request of the Presidency of Communications.…

The Actors of Illegal Broadcasting System

The Actors of Illegal Broadcasting System: Liability of Intermediary Actors

Illegal IPTV services range from organised, complex structured businesses to individual experiments. Today, a typical unauthorised IPTV ecosystem includes primary infringers (main providers of the copyrighted content), a list of intermediaries (whether active or passive), and end-users. There may also be coordinators, which provide the necessary information and act as a customer service for the…

Record increase in TV advertising investments: Read our 2022 first half media and advertising investments report summary

The Media and Advertising Investments Report for the First Half of 2022, prepared by independent consultancy Deloitte for the Advertisers Association (RD), Advertisers Association (RVD), Interactive Advertising Association (IAB), Outdoor Advertisers Foundation (ARVAK), National Radio Publishers Association (URYAD) and Mobile Media Research Marketing and Advertising Association (MMA TR), was published. According to Deloitte’s report, media…

Antalya Film Forum and Netflix Turkiye announces “Series Pitching Platform” to develop and expand the talent pool

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality announced Antalya Film Forum’s collaboration with Netflix Turkiye, to create room for development of new series. The Series/Short Series Pitching Platform will take place between October 2nd-6th, 2022, included in the 59. Antalya Golden Orange (Altın Portakal) Film Festival program. The projects will be evaluated by the jury, consisted of local and…