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  • Kuma conquers Turkey as Goquest drama tops ratings and global charts

    Kuma conquers Turkey as Goquest drama tops ratings and global charts

    MUMBAI: Talk about a drama with bite! Kuma (The Other Wife), the breakout Turkish series from Goquest Media, has clawed its way from digital darling to television titan, topping national ratings and stirring conversations far beyond Turkey’s borders.

    Since premiering on Kanal 7, Kuma has consistently ranked among the country’s top six shows, scripted or unscripted. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on drama portal Dizilah’s list of 2025’s most talked-about titles. Not bad for a show that only launched on Youtube in April, where it quickly racked up more than 328 million views in five months.

    The show’s leap from online phenomenon to primetime hit is rare, but audiences across Turkey were quick to embrace its heady mix of love, betrayal and family intrigue. Calls for a second season are already growing louder.

    Kuma’s popularity is hardly confined to Turkey. Licensed in more than 19 countries including Israel, Romania, Indonesia, Mexico and Nigeria, the series has repeated its ratings triumph wherever it has aired. In Indonesia, demand was so strong that it graduated from an OTT platform to nationwide free-to-air television.

    The drama also marks a milestone for Goquest Media. Produced in collaboration with Stellar Productions and VIP 2000 TV, Kuma is the distributor’s first original title under its make-to-sell model.

    “Kuma’s extraordinary journey from YouTube sensation to Turkey’s top drama is a testament to the power of audience passion,” said Goquest Media, managing director, Vivek Lath.

    With its soaring success and cross-border appeal, Kuma has proved that a strong story travels well. In 2025’s crowded entertainment landscape, this Turkish drama has become a global talking point: one toast at a time, in every language.
     

  • Travelxp launches in Romania’s via Telekom Romania

    Travelxp launches in Romania’s via Telekom Romania

    MUMBAI: Expanding its footprint in Europe, Travelxp has launched its operations in Romania from 1 January 2020. The channel will be shown on DTH and IPTV platforms of Telekom Romania, which is an integrated telecommunications company.

    As viewers in Romania enjoying global travel programmes from the comfort of their homes, Travelxp is becoming 100 per cent localised with subtitles in Romanian and keeping its commitment to connect with audiences in their own language.

    Travelxp managing director – Europe Sumant Bahl said: “The year 2019 has been an excellent year for the channel, and 2020 begins with a crucial partnership with Telekom Romania. We are excited to showcase 100% original travel documentary programming to the viewers of Romania, and to have the experience and explore the world on their television screens.”

    Meanwhile, Telekom Romania chief commercial officer, residential segment Andreas Elsner said: “By including Travel XP in our TV grids, we are providing our customers with exciting programmes, which will broaden their perspective on travel and will give them the opportunity to learn new things about different cultures and countries. Our partnership with Travel XP is valuable through the variety and quality of the broadcast content which we are certain that our customers will enjoy watching.”

    Travelxp is already localised in nine European languages and distributed in over 18 countries across Europe.

    Travelxp is an initiative of Celebrities Management Private Limited, India, and Media Worldwide Limited, UK with interests in broadcast, advertising, media consulting and other related services.

  • Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    MUMBAI: When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. Its recently-released brand film,‘We Liv to Entertain’­­­­ – the renewed brand ethos has struck a chord with viewers and is receiving widespread appreciation for its perfect positioning. SonyLiv aired the brand film across its network and digital platforms on 12 December, 2016.

    Within a period of a week, the brand film has set up a mark for itself by delivering 10 million+ views across platforms. The one-of-its-kind brand film is being highly appreciated for its unique approach and narrative technique. The renewed positioning ‘We Liv to Entertain’ has appealed to a lot of viewers and has enhanced their loyalty and affinity towards brand SonyLiv.

    “The idea of the brand film was to support our refreshed identity as the theatre of emotions which has the ability to amplify every feeling and thought. We are delighted that viewers are enjoying this film and are being able to relate to it and to the core idea it drives home. The tremendous response that we have received underlines our status as the premium and widely preferred entertainment destination in India. We will be looking forward to building on this impressive user response by churning out more engaging and appealing content that delights all our viewers to be true to our core brand promise- We LIV to Entertain,” said SonyLiv EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi.

    The one-minute film shot in Romania, which is widely known for its larger-than-life image and for being the birthplace of the circus, captures how entertainment is one such thing  that can hold on to the emotions of people. It beautifully depicts how a clown puts his heart and soul to entertain viewers constantly. It highlights the amount of effort that goes into making people laugh, cry, dance and jump out of their seats with excitement. The brand film was conceptualized as an ode to all the entertainers of SonyLiv, including those behind the camera who have dedicated their lives to entertaining viewers. It also firmly reinforces SonyLiv’s brand identity as the ultimate provider of relevant and evocative entertainment across varied genres.

    For the successful execution of the film, team SonyLiv found the right creative partner in Publicis Ambience whose team helped with compelling and strategic insights.It was awarded the creative mandate by SonyLiv as a creative AOR and the outcome of the brand film is something that has been highly appreciated.

    “We had a clear mandate from SonyLiv, to create a film that perfectly encapsulates its uplifted brand ethos and underlines its renewed focus on being the ultimate entertainer for one and all. Romania, therefore, was the perfect setting and the clown, the ideal protagonist. We are thrilled at the way the film has turned out and how it complements SonyLiv’s value proposition. The consumer response is truly heartening and speaks volumes about how well-thought-out communication strategies can go a long way in fostering consumer affinity towards the brand,” added Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava.

    Link to the brand Film:

  • Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    MUMBAI: When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. Its recently-released brand film,‘We Liv to Entertain’­­­­ – the renewed brand ethos has struck a chord with viewers and is receiving widespread appreciation for its perfect positioning. SonyLiv aired the brand film across its network and digital platforms on 12 December, 2016.

    Within a period of a week, the brand film has set up a mark for itself by delivering 10 million+ views across platforms. The one-of-its-kind brand film is being highly appreciated for its unique approach and narrative technique. The renewed positioning ‘We Liv to Entertain’ has appealed to a lot of viewers and has enhanced their loyalty and affinity towards brand SonyLiv.

    “The idea of the brand film was to support our refreshed identity as the theatre of emotions which has the ability to amplify every feeling and thought. We are delighted that viewers are enjoying this film and are being able to relate to it and to the core idea it drives home. The tremendous response that we have received underlines our status as the premium and widely preferred entertainment destination in India. We will be looking forward to building on this impressive user response by churning out more engaging and appealing content that delights all our viewers to be true to our core brand promise- We LIV to Entertain,” said SonyLiv EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi.

    The one-minute film shot in Romania, which is widely known for its larger-than-life image and for being the birthplace of the circus, captures how entertainment is one such thing  that can hold on to the emotions of people. It beautifully depicts how a clown puts his heart and soul to entertain viewers constantly. It highlights the amount of effort that goes into making people laugh, cry, dance and jump out of their seats with excitement. The brand film was conceptualized as an ode to all the entertainers of SonyLiv, including those behind the camera who have dedicated their lives to entertaining viewers. It also firmly reinforces SonyLiv’s brand identity as the ultimate provider of relevant and evocative entertainment across varied genres.

    For the successful execution of the film, team SonyLiv found the right creative partner in Publicis Ambience whose team helped with compelling and strategic insights.It was awarded the creative mandate by SonyLiv as a creative AOR and the outcome of the brand film is something that has been highly appreciated.

    “We had a clear mandate from SonyLiv, to create a film that perfectly encapsulates its uplifted brand ethos and underlines its renewed focus on being the ultimate entertainer for one and all. Romania, therefore, was the perfect setting and the clown, the ideal protagonist. We are thrilled at the way the film has turned out and how it complements SonyLiv’s value proposition. The consumer response is truly heartening and speaks volumes about how well-thought-out communication strategies can go a long way in fostering consumer affinity towards the brand,” added Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava.

    Link to the brand Film:

  • MIPCOM: Ultra Media brings in exclusive titles & new offering

    MIPCOM: Ultra Media brings in exclusive titles & new offering

    MUMBAI: Ultra has announced its participation at MIPCOM which is scheduled from 17 – 20 October 2016 at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. Along with its exhaustive slate of titles spread across films, television, animation & film preservation services, It will also present its latest exclusive production in Cookery and Docudramas. MIPCOM has grown as a potential market for Ultra since the past few years because of its rising demand for Indian content. Indian TV Dramas have made its way into several countries like Poland, Ukraine, Bosnia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia Vietnam, Nigeria, Tanzania and many other territories.

    Ultra Media & Entertainment has been participating in MIPCOM since 2012 and it has always been a prominent market for the company. There has been a huge demand from the visitors for Indian films & television dramas. In fact Ultra had foreseen this trend and had every year been bringing varied titles and content for the discerning visitors in the festival.

    This year to participate in MIPCOM, Ultra is exclusively introducing “Ultra Cookery” and “Rusted Postbox”- a series of docudramas from www.mintageworld.com – World’s 1st online museum for Vintage coins, Stamps and Currency notes.

    Ultra Cookery

    A series of cookery videos that feature healthy, delicious and easy to cook multi-cuisine recipes. The recipes shown in “Ultra Cookery” are quick to make and are a blend of innovative and novel techniques that are easy to follow and can be tried by anyone in their kitchen. This program is primarily recommended for the working folks who share a passion for cooking.

    Rusted Postbox

    It is a unique concept by mintage world, launched with a social motive to create awareness amongst the general public on the various coins, stamps and currency notes that have been launched to celebrate and commemorate significant global historic events and personalities. It is a series of docudramas that talk about the evolution of various coins, stamps & currency notes from around the world explaining its historical & cultural significance. Here “each stamp, coin and note tells a story” that is narrated in an easy, lucid story telling format with an effective voice over. Till date, there have been 25 episodes.

    Ultra pioneered content acquisition & distribution of various media rights of Indian & international television drama, films, animation & other content in various genres & languages from different production companies worldwide. It is also a fully integrated, multi-faceted studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including full-scale television & film production and distribution and post production service.

  • MIPCOM: Ultra Media brings in exclusive titles & new offering

    MIPCOM: Ultra Media brings in exclusive titles & new offering

    MUMBAI: Ultra has announced its participation at MIPCOM which is scheduled from 17 – 20 October 2016 at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. Along with its exhaustive slate of titles spread across films, television, animation & film preservation services, It will also present its latest exclusive production in Cookery and Docudramas. MIPCOM has grown as a potential market for Ultra since the past few years because of its rising demand for Indian content. Indian TV Dramas have made its way into several countries like Poland, Ukraine, Bosnia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia Vietnam, Nigeria, Tanzania and many other territories.

    Ultra Media & Entertainment has been participating in MIPCOM since 2012 and it has always been a prominent market for the company. There has been a huge demand from the visitors for Indian films & television dramas. In fact Ultra had foreseen this trend and had every year been bringing varied titles and content for the discerning visitors in the festival.

    This year to participate in MIPCOM, Ultra is exclusively introducing “Ultra Cookery” and “Rusted Postbox”- a series of docudramas from www.mintageworld.com – World’s 1st online museum for Vintage coins, Stamps and Currency notes.

    Ultra Cookery

    A series of cookery videos that feature healthy, delicious and easy to cook multi-cuisine recipes. The recipes shown in “Ultra Cookery” are quick to make and are a blend of innovative and novel techniques that are easy to follow and can be tried by anyone in their kitchen. This program is primarily recommended for the working folks who share a passion for cooking.

    Rusted Postbox

    It is a unique concept by mintage world, launched with a social motive to create awareness amongst the general public on the various coins, stamps and currency notes that have been launched to celebrate and commemorate significant global historic events and personalities. It is a series of docudramas that talk about the evolution of various coins, stamps & currency notes from around the world explaining its historical & cultural significance. Here “each stamp, coin and note tells a story” that is narrated in an easy, lucid story telling format with an effective voice over. Till date, there have been 25 episodes.

    Ultra pioneered content acquisition & distribution of various media rights of Indian & international television drama, films, animation & other content in various genres & languages from different production companies worldwide. It is also a fully integrated, multi-faceted studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including full-scale television & film production and distribution and post production service.

  • Cineworld to buy European cinema chain

    Cineworld to buy European cinema chain

    MUMBAI: England’s largest movie theater operator, Cineworld, has announced that it will be buying over 100 multiplexes across Eastern Europe and Israel for $828 million (?503 million).

     

    The purchase will be done in a mix of cash and shares, from Cinema City International (CCI), listed on the Warsaw stock market in Poland.

     

    The company will pay CCI $448 million (?272 million) in cash, and has launched a $181 million (?110 million) share rights issue to help fund the purchase. The proposed tie-up with Cinema City will give it leading positions in Poland, Israel, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Slovakia. The cash and shares deal is due to complete in March.

     

    The merged group will have 201 outlets and 1,852 screens across Europe, with the addition of 966 from Cinema City making it the second largest operator in Europe behind Odeon UCI, which has more than 2,100 screens.

     

    According to The Financial Times, Cineworld, which snapped up 21 Picturehouse sites last year, shares rose 5.87 per cent at 415p, continues a run that has pushed up the price almost 50 per cent in a year. CCI shares rose 7 per cent to 32.30 zlotys in Warsaw.

  • Discovery channel takes viewers on a driving challenge

    Discovery channel takes viewers on a driving challenge

    MUMBAI:  Who doesn’t like to be in-charge of the steering wheel? Discovery Channel will do so by transporting viewers to the world’s most extreme environments in an all new series, World’s Toughest Driving Tests.

     

    On the driver’s seat will be actor, Will Mellor and comedian, Kirsten O’Brien, both of whom have swapped their safe rides and suburban streets in a bid to discover ‘who is the better driver’.

     

    In this action-packed thriller, Mellor and O’Brien will maneuver army tanks in Romania, amphibious rescue vehicles in Canada, gravity defying snow groomers in France and, among other tricky vehicles, they will tackle massive dump trucks in Scotland. The pair must compete in a series of tantalizing and terrifying challenges and the one who has lived and breathed the vehicle. Who has learnt from the locals and shown nerves of steel despite the odds, will be crowned the winner.

     

    The show starts from 2 December, and will be aired every Monday to Friday at 10:00 pm.