International distributor Eccho Rights has licensed the hit Turkish comedy-drama My Sweet Lie (Benim Tatlı Yalanım) to Mediaset in Italy, where the series premiered on Canale 5 this August, and will continue to air daily on the broadcaster’s streaming service, Mediaset Infinity. Produced by O3 Medya for Star TV, My Sweet Lie was one of the top-rated Turkish dramas of its launch season and has since travelled widely around the world. The series stars Furkan Palalı, Aslı Bekiroğlu and Lavinya … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset in Italy
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A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
Hearst has announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company where Hearst will acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly owned Hearst business within its Entertainment group. “We thank our Disney colleagues for decades of successful partnership,” said Steven R. Swartz, president and … [Read more...] about A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
CJ ENM Hosts a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
CJ ENM has successfully hosted a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the second consecutive year, further reinforcing its position as a global IP powerhouse. Hosting a Semi-Final Round of Judging in Seoul for two straight years aligns with CJ ENM’s broader mission to expand the global reach of K-content while furthering its role in bringing Korean culture to the world stage. A leading force in global entertainment, CJ ENM continues to bridge cultures across … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Hosts a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
THE SEVEN Enters Multi-Year Co-Development Deal with The Walt Disney Company (Japan)
THE SEVEN, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Katsuaki Setoguchi; hereinafter “THE SEVEN”) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year co-development partnership with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tamotsu Hiiro; hereinafter “Disney”) to produce high-quality Japanese live-action original content designed to resonate with viewers across the globe. This marks the first time Disney has established an ongoing … [Read more...] about THE SEVEN Enters Multi-Year Co-Development Deal with The Walt Disney Company (Japan)
Talpa Studios expands global team to accelerate international expansion and partnership-driven growth
Talpa Studios, the international production company founded by John de Mol, appoints Marloes Sturkenboom as Managing Director Global IP, Strategy and Operations, effective April 1, 2026. Following the company’s recently announced sharpened strategy and strengthened leadership structure, her appointment bolsters Talpa Studios’ global organisation, expanding its position as a leading creator, producer and distributor of non-scripted formats. Working closely with the Global distribution team, she … [Read more...] about Talpa Studios expands global team to accelerate international expansion and partnership-driven growth
Nippon TV announces first-ever partnership with CJ ENM for cross-cultural RomCom series
Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment company, has announced its first-ever partnership with CJ ENM, a leading entertainment company in Korea, for the co-production of a new cross-cultural romantic comedy drama series titled Merry Berry Love (working title). The series follows a down-on-his-luck spatial designer and a strawberry farmer as they find love on a remote Japanese island, and stars top Korean and Japanese actors. Scheduled to air on Nippon TV in 2026, the drama will … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces first-ever partnership with CJ ENM for cross-cultural RomCom series









