Pelin Öztekin Returns to TV After Six Years as Host of NOW's New Show Gelinler Sofrada
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.
Kösem Stars Beren Saat and Ekin Koç Reunite After 10 Years in a New Film
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.
Yeliz Korkmaz of Anne Yarısı Responds to Questions About Moving From TikTok Fame to Acting
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.
Turkish Remake of K-Drama The Penthouse Finds Its Director in Can Ulkay
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.
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10 New Turkish Series Coming This Winter: Channels, Plots And Casts
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's Real-Life Coincidence: Her First Cinema Film And First Movie Role Are From The Same Series
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'.
Veteran Actor Olgun Şimsek Joins the Cast of TRT 1's New Series Yörük Kızı
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
Gupse Özay Reveals the Real-Life Inspiration Behind Sepi in Her Hit Animated Film Gupi
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.
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Turkish TV Ratings For October 19-25: Taşacak Bu Deniz Leads, Sevdam Karadeniz Finishes Last
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.
Karakuyu TV Series: Plot, Cast, Release Date and Everything We Know So Far
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.
Tuzlu Kahve Cast Members Were Made to Look Younger Using AI
Star TV’s hit Tuesday-night comedy Tuzlu Kahve was once again a hot topic on social media after its seventh episode aired on Tuesday, October 13. This time, a wedding scene set in the past had viewers talking.Taylan, Sitare, and Tiraje appeared on screen as their younger selves—and artificial intelligence was used to create the visuals.
Nursema Is Returning to Kızılcık Şerbeti
Kızılcık Şerbeti dizisinin beşinci sezonunun açılış sahnesinde bir kazada hayatını kaybeden Hemşire, diziye geri dönüyor. Gazeteci Birsen Altuntaş'a göre, Ceren Karakoç Hemşire rolüyle kadroya yeniden katılıyor. Nasıl döneceği veya hangi bölümde yer alacağı henüz bilinmiyor. Bu haber, dizinin tüm senaryo ekibinin değiştirilmesinden hemen sonra geldi.KAYNAK: Birsen Altuntaş
Peaky Blinders Star Paul Anderson, Who Played Arthur Shelby, Sparks Buzz with His Latest Appearance!
Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson, who plays Arthur Shelby, was spotted on the streets of London. Photos of the actor running errands on his electric bike and counting stacks of cash sparked a flurry of discussion on social media. Anderson’s absence from Netflix’s highly anticipated film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has once again prompted questions about what happened to him.Source: Reality Tea
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Tuesday, October 13 Ratings Results Revealed
The ratings for Tuesday, October 13, are in.As expected, the Galatasaray–Barcelona match on TRT 1 dominated the evening. But the night’s surprise came from a series that aired just before kickoff. It got football fans tuning in early and saw its ratings rise across all three categories compared with last week. So which series lost ground on match night, and which one held its position? Here are the Total, AB, and ABC1 rankings for Tuesday, October 13.
Alarm Bells Ring in the Turkish TV Industry: A Decline Over Three Years!
There was a time when audiences around the world were glued to their screens, talking about Turkish dramas. Now, however, the picture behind the scenes is far less rosy. Producer Cemil Yavuz and director Ufuk Cebeci spoke to Türkiye Gazetesi about why the industry is losing ground. Producers are now pinning their hopes on a new format: 12-minute vertical series.Source: Türkiye Gazetesi
Pınar Deniz Returns to TV: Actress Signs for Project She Missed 2 Years Ago
After tying the knot with Kaan Yıldırım and welcoming their baby, Pınar Deniz, who had taken a break from acting, is making a bold comeback to mainstream television with an ambitious project. The beautiful actress has agreed to take part in the series 'The Hatmaker Women', a role she previously had to turn down due to her pregnancy. Here are the details 👇Source: Birsen Altuntaş