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Calinos Entertainment Shines with Award-Winning Dramas & Talents at MIPCOM 2023!
Mumbai: Calinos Entertainment will be presenting; “Farah” and “EGO” from its Turkish Catalogue; “Adela”, “Indefensible”, “Alert Squad” and 6 Serbian series from its Global Catalogue; as the leading dramas in MIPCOM 2023.
Awarded by global viewers at different social platforms; “Farah” has already turned into a global phenomenon since its premiere in Turkey.
The global fans of Turkish dramas were awarded “Farah” in three categories on “Dizilah Güzel Awards”; “The Best New Series”, “The Best Cast Ensemble” and “The Best Child Actor”. These awards basically reflect the success of the drama in terms of both story & cast.
Besides its binding story, supporting women empowerment “Farah” has globally acclaimed strong lead acts; Demet Ozdemir “The International Best Actress Award Winner at the 21 Kineo Awards in Venice” and Engin Akyurek “The Best Actor Award Winner of 2015” in International Emmy Awards and Seoul Drama Awards.
At the first season; Iranian refugee woman Farah found herself in the middle of the mafia-police war and an unpredictable love with her hunter Tahir. With Farah’s son Kerimsah, all three together, have created a family, against all odds around them. But the love between Farah & Tahir will be tested even harder in the second season when Behnam, the father of Kerimsah who was known as dead, arrives in Istanbul to get his so-called “family” back. Feyyaz Duman, Hatice Aslan and Sera Kutlubey will accompany Engin Akyurek, Demet Ozdemir, Firat Tanis, and Rastin Pakhanad in the second season of Farah for more tears, more betrayals, and more heartbreaks but the most of all more love. With its sensational second season “Farah” will continue to be the Turkish star of Calinos Catalogue.
The global star of the catalogue “Indefensible” is lately awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV as “The Best Daily Serie” at the 38 Prix Gémeaux Awards and has been shortlisted for the “Content Innovation Awards in the Best New Scripted Series – Non-English” category. It’s a long-lasting successful Crime Drama and approved for the third season by TVA Canada.
In addition to “Indefensible” another awarded Pixcom drama “Alertes – Alert Squad” will be included to the phenomenal catalogue. The 3 season-long crime series has won “The Best Annual Drama” award with its last season at the 38 Prix Gémeaux Awards.
Last but not least; six awards winning Serbian series; “Tycoon”, “The Clan”, “No Trespassing”, “The Only Way Out”, “The Name of People” and “The Well” will also be presented in MIPCOM 2023 by Calinos Entertainment in MIPCOM 2023.
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Netflix launches Playground app to bring games and interactive play for kids
Interactive games, fresh series and returning favourites aim to blend play and learning
MUMBAI: Netflix is doubling down on kids entertainment with a major expansion of its family-friendly slate, anchored by the launch of Netflix Playground, a new interactive app designed to blend play with storytelling.
Aimed at children aged eight and under, the app allows young viewers to engage with familiar characters from shows like Peppa Pig and Sesame Street through games and activities, all within a safe, ad-free environment. The app is already live in select markets and is set for a wider global rollout later this month.
The move signals Netflix’s push to turn passive viewing into a more immersive experience. Alongside the app, the platform has unveiled a mix of new titles and returning favourites, including fresh episodes of Trash Truck and The Creature Cases, as well as a new preschool series, Young MacDonald. Popular titles such as CoComelon Lane and Ms. Rachel are also set to expand with new seasons and episodes.
Speaking about the strategy, Netflix vice president of animation series and kids and family tv John Derderian said, “We’re building a world where kids can not only watch their favourite stories, they can step inside them and interact with their favourite characters. We’re creating a seamless destination for discovery, learning, and play.”
The expanded offering also leans heavily on convenience for parents, with offline access, curated content, and robust parental controls designed to ensure a safe and tailored viewing experience. Features such as profile locks, content filters, and activity tracking aim to give families greater control while allowing children to explore independently.
The timing is strategic. Kids and preschool content has emerged as one of Netflix’s most-watched categories in recent years, making it a key battleground in the streaming wars. By combining games, education, and entertainment, the platform is looking to deepen engagement and build long-term loyalty among younger audiences.
With interactive play now joining its content arsenal, Netflix is not just streaming stories but inviting kids to step inside them, turning screen time into something a little more hands-on.
