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Broadcast Pro
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
ATV Distribution brings Turkish series ‘A Little Sunshine' to US audiences
The deal marks the US premiere of 'A Little Sunshine', adding the Turkish drama to Hemisphere Media Group's lineup for Hispanic audiences. ATV Distribution has signed a new licensing agreement with Hemisphere Media Group to bring its acclaimed Turkish drama A Little Sunshine to viewers in the United States. The series, which delves into themes of motherhood, family and life-altering secrets, is set to premiere on Hemisphere's platforms, marking another step in ATV's global expansion. Muge Akar, Head of Sales at ATV Distribution, said: 'We are proud to see A Little Sunshine expand its reach through this partnership with Hemisphere. The series's emotional depth and universal themes make it highly relatable to global audiences. We believe it will resonate deeply with viewers and strengthen our growing presence in international markets.' Marina Dimitrius, VP Pay TV & Cable Networks for Hemisphere Media Group, added: 'We're committed to bringing US Hispanic audiences the most compelling stories and premium productions from around the world. We're thrilled that our long-standing partnership with ATV Distribution allows us to showcase 'A Little Sunshine' on our telenovela and dramatic series platforms, reaffirming that commitment to our viewers.' The drama centers on Elif, a woman whose world is turned upside down following the sudden death of her husband. As she grapples with grief, she discovers shocking truths about his hidden life, including unknown debts and a mysterious child registered under her name. With the help of Fırat, a powerful figure from her husband's past, Elif begins a challenging yet transformative journey through betrayal, unexpected motherhood, and emotional healing. Featuring a strong female lead and rich storytelling, A Little Sunshine continues ATV Distribution's tradition of producing impactful Turkish dramas that explore the complexities of human relationships and personal resilience.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks fever hits NYC as ‘styling and profiling' locals, tourists gear up in hopes of Cinderella run to topple Celtics: ‘This is very exciting'
In the words of Clyde, the whole city is styling and profiling. Knicks fever was visible across the Big Apple this week as locals and tourists geared up at the Midtown NBA Store and fans tried will the underdog team to finish off the hated Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The team's jerseys, hats and other swag were flying off the shelves at the NBA's Midtown store, as the orange-and-blue wave become the trendy colors of the spring and casual fans are suddenly die hards. 5 The Knicks improbable run to have the Celtics on the cusp of elimination has energized the fanbase. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 5 New York has a 3-2 series lead on Boston with Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, which has fans excited. David McGlynn 'It's been crazy here — the day after Game 3 was the biggest day,' one employee told The Post, pointing out that that was coincidentally the first playoff game the Knicks lost against the Celtics. 'They buy everything. Shirts, hats, jackets. Anything.' The Knicks are up 3-2 in a playoff series against the defending champion Celtics — despite many basektball fans and oddsmakers believing New York didn't have a chance in the series. They went up 2-0 with back-to-back comeback wins in Boston, fueling a wave of optimism before trading wins with Boston in the following three games. Friday they'll have a chance to win the best-of-seven series and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 — and keep alive the city's dreams of a Cinderella-run straight to an NBA championship. The possibility that the Knicks could beat the Celtics in a playoff series — a feat they haven't accomplished since 2013 — is enough to turn any New Yorker into a Knicks fan this spring. 5 Umut and Elif Sevgi turned into Knicks fans for the week despite typically cheering on the Houston Rockets. Katherine Donlevy/NY Post 'It's not my favorite team, but we're in New York!' said Umut Sevgi, who was visiting from Turkey with his wife, Elif. The pair typically follow the Houston Rockets in support of Turkish player Alperen Sengun, but Sevgi traded in his red and black colors this week for a blue and orange cap and a New York T-shirt. It was a coincidence that the Sevgis were in the Big Apple in time for the landmark occasion, but they promised they'd wear their new gear and settle into a barstool to watch the Knicks take on the Celtics Friday. 'The New York name seems good to me!' said Elif, pointing to her husband's shirt. 5 Clarissa Solone bought Jalen Brunson jerseys for her sons and husband back home in Argentina. Katherine Donlevy/NY Post Clarissa Solone also dropped a few hundred dollars on Knicks jerseys — with star point guard Jalen Brunson's name stitched on the back — as a souvenir for her sons and husband, who were stuck back home in Argentina. The family are massive Knicks fans, she explained, adding that it was a coincidence that her trip to New York City with her parents coincided with the playoffs. 'They hate me right now, oh my gosh!' Solone said of her husband and sons. 5 Knicks fan Kevin Shah outside TD Garden after the Knicks' Game 5 loss, which did not deter many supporters' confidence in a series win. David McGlynn 'I would like to go to Madison Square Garden, but I couldn't find tickets. Very excited, like $1,000,' she added, saying she was happy enough relishing in the excitement in the air. Similarly, Eva popped into the store to buy a Knicks quarter zip for her uncle, who was eagerly following the games from his home in Africa. One man, who didn't give his name, said his home was filled to the brim with Knicks regalia from his nearly five-decade career as a mega fan. When asked if he minded seeing other people piggyback onto the team's success, the Manhattanite said he didn't mind: 'It's exciting, it's fun. It's in the air.' 'I grew up watching the Knicks during the '78 season,' he said, referring to the year the team finished in second place after falling short to the Philadelphia 76ers. 'So this is very exciting. It feels like coming home.'
Al Bawaba
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Turkish star Sevil Akdag stabs friend 30 times while intoxicated
Published April 20th, 2025 - 09:01 GMT ALBAWABA - Renowned Turkish actress Sevil Akdag recently made headlines after stabbing her friend Elif Kırav 30 times while intoxicated. 29-year-old Elif Kırav was found dead inside her home in Istanbul, and after a careful investigation by Turkish authorities, Sevil Akdag was ruled out as the suspect behind the incident and was arrested in the Esenyurt district. Additionally, the police received a report from a nearby neighbor who claimed to have heard screams coming from inside Elif's apartment. They told the police, "I was trying to go back to sleep when I heard the sound of hurried footsteps on the building's stairs." They added, "When I looked through the peephole, I saw a person dressed in black running away. Later, Elif's mother called her daughter but received no answer, so I went up to the apartment and found the door open. Upon entering, I saw Elif seriously injured, so I immediately notified the police." Turkish star Sevil Akdag stabs her friend 30 times while intoxicated İstanbul'da arkadaşı Elif Kırav'ı bıçakla öldüren oyuncu Sevil Akdağ:"Gece dışarda alkol aldık. Sonra eve geçip alkol almaya devam ettik. Aramızda sebepsiz yere kavga çıktı ve bana vurdu. Aramızda boğuşma yaşanırken yere düştük. Hareketsiz yattığını görünce korkup kaçtım." — Boşuna Tıklama (@bosunatiklama) April 19, 2025 In detail, Sevil Akdag admitted to the police that she was with Elif Kırav the night before, but a fight broke out between them when they went out for a drink together, and the actress got drunk. In the statement, the Turkish actress claimed that Elif Kırav hit her, which started the fight. She added, "A moment later, Elif fell to the ground and stopped moving. I got scared and ran away from the scene. I was very drunk and don't remember the details clearly." Elif's brother told local media outlets that Sevil stabbed his sister 30 times after a violent quarrel broke out between them. He added that after the incident, Sevil threw her phone away, making it difficult to reach her, and that he wishes the justice system would take the right precautions against the Turkish star. Amid her arrest, Sevil was taken to the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office in Çağlayan. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
