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Ata Demirer says the story of his new film Pervaneler took three to four years to take shape. Speaking to journalists on the set in Ayvalik, Demirer explained that it all began with a character, one who lived among the team for years before a story was built around him. The film, directed by Hakan Algul, is due in cinemas on January 8, 2027.

Fans of the Turkish drama Kızılcık Şerbeti have been waiting for weeks to see Nursema come back. That reunion will now have to wait one more week. Just hours before the news of the delay, actress Ceren Karakoç had posted a heartfelt note to viewers, and its closing line, 'Now it's in your hands,' took on a whole new meaning once the episode was pulled.

Turkish channel NOW is adding a new daytime competition to its schedule, and the first promo for Gelinler Sofrada (roughly, “Brides at the Table”) has been released. The biggest talking point, though, was not the format but the host: actress Pelin Öztekin, who has been away from the screen for a long time, is coming back to television — this time as a presenter rather than an actress.

Beren Saat and Ekin Koç, who played Kösem Sultan and Sultan Ahmed in Magnificent Century: Kösem, are set to work together again roughly 10 years later. According to Turkish entertainment journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the pair will appear in Tüm Yorgun Atlar (All the Tired Horses), an independent film directed by Burak Çevik.

The parents of Harry Potter have been cast in HBO's Harry Potter series. Jasper Talbot will play James Potter and Hannah Chinn will play Lily Potter. Charlie Weasley, who appeared only in a family photo in the films, will make his screen debut with Harry Gilby in the role. The first season premieres on December 25 on HBO Max.

Yeliz Korkmaz, who plays Nazlı in the Turkish series Anne Yarısı, airing Tuesday nights on NOW, did not leave a question about her switch from social media fame to acting unanswered. Known on TikTok as Semiraminta, Yeliz Korkmaz said: 'I'm in the same boat. Everyone should do what they love, everyone should chase their dreams.'The comments were reported by Turkish journalist İbrahim Savun.

The Turkish version of hit South Korean drama The Penthouse now has a name behind the camera. According to Turkish entertainment journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the new project from Polat Yağcı, producer of the series Salty Coffee (Tuzlu Kahve), will be directed by Can Ulkay, the filmmaker behind box-office successes Müslüm and Ayla.

Years after its finale, the Turkish series Fi, starring Serenay Sarıkaya, Ozan Güven and Büşra Develi, is still being talked about on social media. A video of Azra Kohen, the author of the novels it was based on, has been shared again, bringing back the question fans have asked for years: why did Fi end so early?

Hasan Küçükçetin, the actor who took over the role of Şevket from Caner Kurtaran in the Turkish drama Yaprak Dökümü, has looked back at one of the show's most debated characters. Speaking on the YouTube channel Kültürsüz, Hasan Küçükçetin said he long believed Ferhunde had cheated on Şevket, but has since realised he was wrong.Source: Kültürsüz (YouTube)

Several Turkish series were cancelled in the first weeks of the season, and the channels are now filling the gaps with new projects for the winter months. Some are already shooting, others have only just completed their casts. From Oktay Kaynarca's Hamal to Neslihan Atagül's comeback series Kaderin Cilvesi, here are the new titles, the channels they are heading to, their stories and their stars.

Devrim Özkan, who has been in the spotlight lately thanks to her role in the series Yeraltı, has shared a story that sounds like it was written for the screen. Just days before the release of Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 3, in which she shares the lead with Mehmet Günsür, the actress revealed a coincidence that fits the film's title perfectly. Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever translates as 'Love Likes Coincidences'.

Another experienced name has joined the cast of Yörük Kızı (The Yörük Girl), the new series from Turkish public broadcaster TRT 1. Olgun Şimsek will play Yaşar, the father of the last nomadic Yörük family living in the Taurus Mountains. The character's name also reminds viewers of one of the actor's best-known roles.Source: Birsen Altuntaş

Turkish actress and writer Gupse Özay wrote the script for the animated film Gupi and the King Who Never Laughed and voices its lead character. The film filled cinemas in its first weekend, and while it was topping the box office, Gupse Özay shared an old photo on Instagram that pointed fans to a sweet behind-the-scenes detail: the inspiration for the character Sepi was very close to home.

The ratings table is out for the 22 Turkish series that aired new episodes in the week of October 19-25. TRT 1's Taşacak Bu Deniz once again finished first in all three audience groups: Total, AB and ABC1.The surprise came from the AB list, where Nurgül Yeşilçay's new series Ömür Usta moved ahead of Yeraltı and Kızılcık Şerbeti to become the week's second most-watched show. At the very bottom of the table sits Sevdam Karadeniz, a series reported to be heading for an early finale.

Kanal D's new series Karakuyu has become one of the most talked-about productions since its first trailer came out. Starring Özge Törer and Onur Tuna, the show will tell a story full of family secrets and power struggles. So when will Karakuyu start, what is it about, who is in the cast and where is it filmed?Here are the details.