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Because of the October 29 Republic Day holiday and a shortage of advertising, many Turkish series skipped their new episodes this week, and there were no European football matches on screen either. In the week of October 25–31, the combined weekly score of seven channels (ABC1 audience) fell from 185.02 to 156.60, a drop of 28.42 points. TRT 1 was still number one, but its score was cut in half and its lead over NOW shrank from 32.75 points to just 1.73.

The highest Total ratings ever reached by the 22 Turkish series currently on air have been gathered into a single list, and the table shows just how far even this season's leaders are from their own records. The series at the top once broke a five-year record and shook the TV world. When today's figures are placed next to the old peaks, the gap for some shows is close to twofold.

Hülya Koçyiğit, remembered as the unforgettable Bahar of Turkey's classic Yeşilçam era, spoke about the new TV adaptation of Necati Cumalı's Susuz Yaz (Dry Summer) while answering Asiye Acar's questions on Kanal D's program Pazar Gezmesi. The veteran actress, who calls the film her 'first love,' shared how she felt after watching the newly released trailer and the question still on her mind.

The 63rd edition of the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival came to a close with an awards ceremony on the evening of October 31. The big winner of the national competition was a director's very first feature, which left the hall with 6 awards. The Best Actor prize was split between two names, and the winners of the international, documentary and short film sections were announced too. Here is who took home a Golden Orange this year, as reported by DHA.

DC Studios co-head James Gunn has given the first concrete hints about the new DC Universe's Batman. Who will play the role is not yet known, but according to Gunn the choice is close. The new Batman will be roughly the same age as David Corenswet's Superman, and being a famous star is not a requirement. Robert Pattinson's Batman stays in his own universe.

Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and for horror fans the classic plan is still a movie night at home. From John Carpenter's 1978 Halloween to Art the Clown's bloody Terrifier, many of the films on this list take place on Halloween night. Some made Jamie Lee Curtis a star, and one is said to have made audiences faint in theaters. Here are 10 horror films to watch tonight.

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)