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One of the most glamorous evenings of MIPCOM 2026 (Cannes, October 11–15) was undoubtedly the event hosted by Calinos Entertainment on Tuesday, October 13, at Lucia Beach. With a glass of rosé in hand and the moonlit French Riviera providing the perfect backdrop, international buyers, distributors and industry executives gathered for an elegant evening of networking, celebrations and, of course, Turkish drama.

Beyond the beautiful setting, there was plenty of business to discuss. Calinos Entertainment unveiled an impressive slate of 21 new series, reflecting the company's ambition to expand beyond Turkish drama and strengthen its position as an international content distributor.

Among the highlights were two major Turkish productions: Love in the Ashes, produced by CNP Film for Show TV, and Salted Love, produced by Poll Films for Star TV. The company also presented three limited series: Between the World and Us (MF Yapım), Runaway (Same Film and O3 Medya) and The Choice (OGM Pictures), alongside Violet, a new daily drama from Limon Film scheduled to premiere on Show TV in November.
Calinos also celebrated the continued success of Deeply, which is preparing for its fourth season and will reach audiences on HBO Max Türkiye. Its third and fourth seasons are expected to be presented internationally in 2027.

The company's increasingly global strategy was reflected in its international offering, including 12 series from Latin America's TIS Productions, Argentina's Tafi Viejo from Corralón Films, and two Romanian dramas from DreamFilm Productions: ANA: You're in My DNA and Love with Lavender Scent.

Speaking at the event, Fırat Gülgen, Founder and CEO of Calinos Entertainment, commented:"This evening, I am especially proud to introduce one of the strongest and most diverse slates in Calinos’ history, featuring 21 new series."
He also underlined the company's evolving international vision:"These partnerships represent much more than an expansion of our catalog. They represent an expansion of our vision. Because today, our ambition is no longer simply to take Turkish stories to the world. Our ambition is to bring the world’s best stories to the world."