The Portuguese adaptation of Turkish drama Gülperi, produced by TIMSBI Productions and distributed internationally by Global Agency, won the 2026 Venice TV Award in the Soap/Telenovela category. The three companies celebrated the achievement during the Cannes market.

Vitória, the Portuguese adaptation of Turkish drama Gülperi, has won the 2026 Venice TV Award in the Soap/Telenovela category, an achievement celebrated by Global Agency, TIMSBI Productions and Portuguese broadcaster SIC during Mipcom in Cannes.

Originally produced in Turkey by TIMSBI Productions, Gülperi was distributed internationally by Global Agency, which also licensed the scripted format rights for its Portuguese adaptation.

The local version premiered in prime time on SIC and also became available on OPTO and Disney+, expanding its reach across linear television and streaming.

Both productions tell the story of a determined mother fighting injustice and family opposition to reunite with her children and rebuild her life.

“We are very proud to see Vitória receive this prestigious international recognition. SIC is a strong partner that we greatly value working with, and it was a pleasure to celebrate this achievement together at Mipcom,” said İzzet Pinto, founder and CEO of Global Agency. “Gülperi has been sold to many countries and has achieved success across international markets. We believe its journey will continue with many more successes around the world.”.

Burak Sağyaşar, cofounder and CEO of TIMSBI Productions, also highlighted the international journey of the original story and its adaptation in Portugal.

“Seeing a story we created in Turkey find a new life in another country, and seeing audiences there embrace it as their own, is always very meaningful for us. Gülperi is a solid story that has been warmly received in many of the countries it has aired in, and its success in Angola, Mozambique and Portugal was so strong that we were pleased to have SIC continue on the journey with a local remake,” he said.

“To see that success turn into Vitória and now be crowned with a Venice TV Award makes us extremely proud. An adaptation only works when the local team truly makes the story their own, while keeping the heart of the original alive. SIC has done that beautifully,” he explained. “We are very happy to share this moment with our partners here at Mipcom and to celebrate the success of Vitória together.”

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With 1,400+ Hours of Drama Across 90 Countries in Just 8 years, Türkiye’s Storytelling Titan Builds on Award-Winning Streak and Blockbuster MIPCOM Presence

With a growing legacy of globally acclaimed series and a striking presence at this year’s MIPCOM, Türkiye’s storytelling powerhouse Tims&B Productions continues its award-winning streak and creative momentum.

Under the visionary leadership of Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar, the company reinforces its position as one of the most prolific and influential drama studios from Türkiye, boasting a remarkable portfolio of over 1,400 hours of premium content distributed in more than 90 countries.

At this year’s MIPCOM, the world’s largest TV content market with 10,600 participants from 107 countries, Tims&B Productions’ latest hit Eshref Rüya, sold to 40 countries already and 12 more deals underway, made a striking debut.

Distributed globally by Inter Medya, the top-rated series’ leading stars, Çağatay Ulusoy and Demet Özdemir, created unprecedented buzz, drawing crowds with an exclusive photoshoot across the French Riviera and making a dramatic, highly photographed arrival at the Palais des Festivals in a meticulously restored vintage Cadillac- a replica of the iconic vehicle from the series. Their entrance, broadcast live on market screens, quickly became one of the most iconic and photographed moments of MIPCOM 2025.

A Legacy of Success

Eshref Rüya joins an already outstanding international slate from Tims&B Productions. Valley of Hearts, another recent Tims&B title, has now been successfully sold in over 60 countries, quickly becoming a firm favorite in Italy, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

Its highly anticipated Greek adaptation, Na M’Agapas (Love Me), premiered on October 6th on Alpha TV and has already dominated prime time, notably ranking #1 in its time slot with a 20.4% total audience share on its October 24 broadcast, confirming the title’s universal resonance.

In the meantime, the Portuguese adaptation of Gülperi, titled Vitória, has become the most-watched series in Portugal since its September premiere, an absolute prime-time ratings leader for SIC, winning its slot daily with nearly 1 million viewers and a consistent 20% market share.

The company’s commitment to exceptional storytelling is consistently recognized on the world stage. Valley of Hearts triumphed at the 2025 Produ Awards, winning Best Contemporary Non-Spanish-Language Telenovela, while Aras Aydın received the award for Best Actor in a Contemporary Non-Spanish-Language Telenovela.

Tims&B is also the creative force behind Another Love, which made history as the first Turkish series to win the Rose d’Or for Best Soap / Telenovela, in addition to receiving the prestigious Best Series award at the Seoul International Drama Awards last year.

Another global standout, Deception, garnered four major nominations at the 2024 Produ Awards, ultimately triumphing in the Best Non-Spanish Language Telenovela and Best Non-Spanish Speaking Lead Actor category with Mustafa Uğurlu.

The Turkish Drama Powerhouse

From Gülperi, The Oath, The Trusted and Bitter Lands -one of the most talked about and widely sold Turkish dramas ever- to its recent run of internationally recognized titles, Tims&B Productions continues to redefine the international perception of Turkish storytelling, steadily building an unparalleled legacy in the international TV content market.

Tims&B is currently in active development for four new dramas for free/linear TV and three digital series for streaming platforms, with announcements expected in the coming months. One of these digital series will be the second season for Old Money which is currently in the Top 10 of 74 countries, ranking 2nd in all non-English global series on Netflix in just its second week on air.

“Our goal has never been to chase trends but creating stories that sustain value for years. Each project we make carries something deeply human at its core and that’s what continues to connect people, wherever they watch from“ said Timur Savcı, President of Tims&B Productions. “Turkish drama carries a unique rhythm of its own; it’s emotional, bold, and authentic. And at Tims&B Productions, we see it as our responsibility to keep that voice evolving while also finding new ways to speak to today’s audiences.” added Burak Sağyaşar, Co-Owner and CEO of the company.

With a bold creative vision, strategic global partnerships, a string of award-winning titles, and a robust development pipeline powered by prominent in-house talent, across both primetime television and streaming platforms, Tims&B Productions stands today as one of the most influential and internationally successful drama studios out of Türkiye, poised for continued global expansion.

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Distributed by Inter Medya, Deception and Valley of Hearts have achieved notable ratings on Canale 5.

Following the massive success of Bitter Lands in Italy, Turkey’s powerhouse prodco Tims&B Productions marks a new milestone with two of its hit dramas making waves on Italian television.

Deception (Tradimento) and the newly launched Valley of Hearts (La Notte Nel Cuore) achieved remarkable prime-time ratings on Canale 5, standing out as the only Turkish productions featured among Italy’s list of top ten most-watched programs from May 23 to 28, 2025.

Deception’s May 23rd broadcast on Canale 5 ranked #5 among all prime-time programs airing between May 23 and 28, drawing 2,310,000 viewers and a 14.94% share, while Valley of Hearts, which premiered on Canale 5 on Sunday, May 25, 2025, also made the list with 1,919,000 viewers and a 12.54% share. Further building on its strong debut, where it ranked #2 in its time slot, the second episode of “Valley of Hearts (La Notte nel Cuore),” aired on Sunday, June 1, won the night by moving up to the #1 spot in prime-time with a dominant 15.7% audience share, drawing 2.037 million viewers.

Like Bitter Lands, both dramas are distributed worldwide by Inter Medya. To date, Valley of Hearts has been licensed in more than 30 countries, while Deception has also been sold to numerous territories and continues to draw high viewership wherever it airs.

Starring Vahide Perçin, Ercan Kesal, Mustafa Uğurlu, Cem Bender, Berkay Ateş, Yusuf Çim, Feyza Sevil Güngör and Caner Şahin, Deception revolves around a gripping story of love, betrayal, family, and lies. As a mother’s life shatters with the lies her family tells her, we witness the enduring love of a young couple against all odds.

Valley of Hearts follows the gripping story of Sumru (Ece Uslu), who abandoned her twins at a young age and later married a wealthy businessman, Samet Şansalan (Burak Sergen), in the enchanting region of Cappadocia. Years later, her children, Nuh (Aras Aydın) and Melek (Hafsanur Sancaktutan), uncover their mother’s identity and travel to Cappadocia to confront her. Meanwhile, the return of Cihan (Burak Tozkoparan), Samet’s son from his first marriage, increases the tensions within the family. As Sumru tries to maintain her luxurious life with her new family, the secrets of her past and the arrival of Nuh and Melek lead to unexpected dramatic confrontations with Cihan and his reluctant fiancée, Sevilay (Leyla Tanlar), who is the daughter of Samet’s sister (Esra Dermancıoğlu) sparking new conflicts within the family.

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Produced by Tims&B Productions and globally distributed by Inter Medya, Eshref Ruya premiered on March 19 on Kanal D in Turkiye.

Inter Medya to Distribute Tims&B Productions’ New Drama Eshref Ruya Worldwide
Tims&B Productions and Inter Medya have joined forces for the international distribution of the highly anticipated series, Eshref Ruya.

With its powerful narrative, outstanding cast, and high production quality, Eshref Ruya is poised to become the next major success in Turkish drama, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Produced by Tims&B Productions and globally distributed by Inter Medya, Eshref Ruya premiered on March 19 on Kanal D in Turkiye.

Despite launching on a night marked by a busy national agenda and strong competition, the series delivered successful ratings, signaling a promising start and significant viewer interest.

Eshref Ruya boasts a stellar cast, including Çağatay Ulusoy, Demet Özdemir, Necip Memili, Büşra Develi, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Tolga Tekin, and Görkem Sevindik, also featuring Macit Koper.

Directed by acclaimed director Uluç Bayraktar, with a screenplay penned by Ethem Özışık and Lokman Maral, Eshref Ruya has garnered significant anticipation among Turkish drama enthusiasts worldwide ahead of its official premiere.

The series follows Eshref (Çağatay Ulusoy), a fearless and powerful man who seemingly has it all—except for the one thing that truly matters: love. Haunted by a past he can’t escape, he is drawn into a whirlwind of emotions when he meets Nisan (Demet Özdemir), a talented young musician who reignites something in him, he thought was long lost.

Growing up as an orphan, Eşref built his life in the shadows, ruling over a dangerous world. But despite his power, his greatest weakness has always been the love he’s held onto for years. When Nisan unexpectedly enters his life, she begins to heal the wounds he never thought could be mended. Their love story unfolds in an intense, unexpected journey—one that promises to touch hearts and bring back the kind of romance audiences have been longing for.

Timur Savcı, President of Tims&B Productions, commented: “We’re excited to launch Eshref Ruya, a series that embodies our commitment to crafting stories that move and inspire. For its journey to global audiences, we are happy to partner once again with Inter Medya. Our longstanding collaboration has been a pillar of our international success, built on years of trust and a shared passion for storytelling. Together, we’ve brought some of Turkiye’s most iconic dramas to the world, and with Eshref Ruya, we believe once again we’re set to push the boundaries of what Turkish television can achieve.”

Burak Sağyaşar, Co-Founder and CEO of Tims&B Productions added, “Seeing Eshref Ruya come to life is a thrill, a project that explores the raw, unspoken layers of love and loyalty against a backdrop of unrelenting stakes. This project brings together an extraordinary team of talent, from our exceptional cast to the creative genius of our director and our writers. We’ve poured our passion into every detail, and with Inter Medya’s support, we’re excited to share this vision with viewers around the world.”

“We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Tims&B Productions to deliver another global success. With its outstanding storytelling and exceptional talent both in front of and behind the camera, Eshref Ruya is set to leave a lasting impact on international audiences and further strengthen the presence of Turkish drama in the global market.” said Can Okan, Founder and CEO of Inter Medya.

Building on a legacy of global hits like Bitter Lands, Valey of Hearts, Deception, The Trusted, and more, Tims&B Productions is continuing its strategic partnership with Inter Medya this time to bring Eshref Ruya to the international stage.

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In the following interview, Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar, founders of Tims&B, talk about the experience of leading one of Turkey’s most renowned production companies, responsible for some of the world’s most successful series, and share details about their most recent production, Valley of Hearts, distributed by Inter Medya.

Through dozens of mesmerizing productions that have captivated audiences, not only in Turkey but around the world, Tims&B Productions has become one of the most recognized producers in the international market, creating titles that are a guarantee of both quality and success.

And as founders and directors of the Turkish producer, Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar know a thing or two about what it takes to make stories come to life and turn them into on-screen works of art, capable of engaging viewers across the globe.

Present at the last edition of Mipcom in Cannes, ttvnews met up with the executives to talk about the process that goes behind creating high-end dramas and stories, their outlook on the Turkish production industry, the lessons they’ve learned, and their most recent production, Valley of Hearts, which is distributed internationally by Inter Medya and is already making waves in the international market.

How would you define the main elements/themes of Valley Of Hearts?

Timur Savcı: I believe the core element, as always, is fundamentally love. I can say that, but one of the biggest differences in this series is that there are two main love arcs. In other words, the storyline isn’t just built around one couple. And most importantly, we’re filming in a globally significant and captivating location -in Cappadocia- which offers an incredible atmosphere. While at its core, it’s centered on love, much like what we did before with the same creative team in Bitter Lands, we also explore themes of power and succession.

What is the value of having a partner like Inter Medya for international distribution? What has been your proudest achievement internationally?

Timur Savcı: The best part of our partnership with Inter Medya is that we’ve achieved numerous successes together. We’ve won awards, including from South America and other regions, but it’s not just about the awards. Particularly during the distribution of Bitter Lands, we reached record-breaking figures in international sales and number of broadcast countries. This partnership continued with The Trusted and Deception, and that journey is still going strong. What’s great about our current project, Valley Of Hearts, is that it’s produced by the same creative team behind Bitter Lands. We believe this journey with Inter Medya will lead to even greater accomplishments.

Burak Sağyaşar: Absolutely.

How would you evaluate the current Turkish production industry?

Timur Savcı: Well, the Turkish TV drama industry has made great strides toward industrialization. And this growth has also created high expectations. At Tims&B, we place a strong emphasis on sustainability, but I believe that we need to reach this level of awareness as an entire industry. While we still have some distance to cover in that regard, I remain optimistic and hopeful because we live in a region with endless stories to be told. We still have so many narratives that we want to share.

As a producer, have the themes that motivate or inspire you to create stories changed over the years?

Burak Sağyaşar: Primarily, we enjoy focusing on love-centered and family driven dramas. And we’re particularly drawn to creating epic tales. We do experiment with different themes from time to time, but those core themes I mentioned are the ones that genuinely excite us.

Timur Savcı: But at the same time, we strive to stay in tune with the zeitgeist. Trends may shift, but the fundamental emotions remain largely unchanged. While themes may be packaged and presented differently, we still focus on the same core feelings deep down.

In a previous interview, you discussed the importance of sustainable success for your company. Could you share the key factors behind achieving this?

Timur Savcı: I believe it all starts with maintaining a disciplined approach and sustaining the same passion and excitement. Otherwise, it’s impossible to create something that is sustainable. As we say in Turkiye, “you can’t keep a mill running by carrying water.” It must come from within. Our team, as a company and creative group, has never lost the enthusiasm we’ve had from day one. We celebrate our projects’ success, but we also share their setbacks together. I believe the two essential pillars of keeping a business sustainable are: first, preserving this amateur spirit and passion; and secondly, maintaining discipline.

What elements do you believe are essential for a production to be successful, and how does international distribution contribute to that success?

Burak Sağyaşar: When you have the right teamwork, with team members you trust and feel safe entrusting your vision to, and when everyone at the table shares the same perspective during project development, that unison leads you to success.

How does international distribution contribute to that success?

Burak Sağyaşar: International distribution contributes immensely to this success. It means that the product you’ve created travels the world, reaching audiences everywhere and, in a sense, being a guest in their house.

Timur Savcı: Not to mention its economic contribution… We should consider two aspects of its impact. First, there’s a cultural communication aspect which is quite special. Secondly, Turkish Dramas have now reached a high level of quality, but achieving that quality requires significant investment. International exposure plays a crucial role in covering those costs.

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This partnership has rendered Magnificent Century the very first Turkish series in the world to enter into The Sandbox metaverse and the second global hit series after The Walking Dead.

International hit series Magnificent Century, has partnered with The Sandbox, a popular metaverse platform, with a global launch event held in Paris on July 12, 2023.

Produced by Tims Productions’ founder Timur Savcı, and broadcast in more than 140 countries with more than 500 million viewers around the world, Magnificent Century stepped into the metaverse with The Sandbox, a leading decentralised gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands.

This partnership has rendered Magnificent Century the very first Turkish series in the world to enter into The Sandbox metaverse and the second global hit series after The Walking Dead.

Within the scope of this new cooperation between The Sandbox and Magnificent Century, magical atmosphere and iconic venues of Magnificent Century will be revived in The Sandbox metaverse, transforming its unforgettable characters into avatars from the last quarter of this year. Magnificent Century will also have a multitude of events with its place in The Sandbox metaverse. Highly interactive gamified metaverse experience featuring Magnificent Century will be available on The Sandbox for all series lovers around the world.

In the meantime, distinctive projects for Magnificent Century are planned with The Sandbox. NFT and avatar collections are devised to be circulated among the projects. It is therefore true to say that Magnificent Century fans from all around the world will be able to customise their avatars with enriched items of their favorite characters. It will correspondingly be conceivable for fans to bring their communities to the metaverse with creative experiences.

Gaming and crypto communities as well as Magnificent Century fans will similarly able to benefit from the experiences and avatars offered on The Sandbox platform. It appears that The Sandbox will be the “hub” for all the creators included in this ecosystem, particularly Magnificent Century fans, who have adored the series since day one of its broadcast.

The global launch event, hosted by The Sandbox in Paris, started with a workshop themed “Magnificent Century” attended by Tims Productions, the production company of the series, and game studios Hungri Games and UGC90, and continued on with a panel on integrating world-renowned TV series into The Sandbox Metaverse.

A signing ceremony was held at the end of the panel with the participation of Timur Savcı, the producer of Magnificent Century and the founder of Tims Productions, Sebastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, and Arslan Kiran, the country manager of The Sandbox.

At the ceremony, Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox, said: “We’re excited to welcome such a globally acclaimed Turkish series as “Magnificent Century”, at The Sandbox and further strengthen our growing presence in this important region.”

Timur Savcı, the producer of Magnificent Century, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with The Sandbox team in this exciting adventure. Magnificent Century has been a global TV milestone breaking many records and now, by bringing it into the world of gaming through this partnership, we continue to prioritise innovation. We’re happy and excited to be pioneers in building a bridge between our treasured heritage and the new generation. And we can’t wait to hear about The Sandbox players’ experiences in the Magnificent Century land where they can play, explore and create new virtual worlds.”

Arslan Kiran additionally said: “The entrance of a world-renowned Turkish TV series into the metaverse will form the foundations of a new web3 vision on the basis of the entire TV series/film industry.”

While the players are to build gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform’s main token SAND through The Sandbox, they own in-game assets and can generate income from these assets.

Players, with the asset generation tool called VoxEdit, may well generate Voxel-based 3D NFTs that can be used in-game, while trading these assets in The Sandbox’s NFT marketplace. %95 of the income from the assets twisted are offered directly to the creators.

Pursuant to the report prepared in partnership with DappRadar and Blockchain Game Alliance; The Sandbox’s trade volume increased by 114 percent in January 2023 compared to December 2022 and reached $1.5 million.

Part virtual real estate, part amusement park, The Sandbox fully embraces the idea of the metaverse as a continuous shared digital space where worlds and heroes collide to make magic. Over 400 partners have joined The Sandbox, including Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, The Rabbids, Cut the Rope, Tony Hawk, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Invincible, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, SM Entertainment, The Smurfs, Care Bears, and Atari, all following The Sandbox team’s vision of empowering players to create their own experiences using both original and well-known characters and worlds.

The Sandbox, that entered Turkey in June 2022, announced Turkishverse, which includes business partnerships in the fields of cinema, TV series and games, at the “Leave A Mark on the Future” event held in November 2022. Collaboration with Magnificent Century at the launch event held in Paris aroused great attention. The Sandbox continues to strengthen its presence in Turkey and to carry Turkey to the metaverse with new partnerships in the fields of cinema, series, games and sports.

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