Former HBO Max Exec Launches Cocoa Media to Bring Large Turkish Drama Library to Global FAST Channels (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Veteran media exec Christian Toksvig is launching Cocoa Media, a distribution company dedicated to placing content on Free Advertising Supported Television (FAST) platforms.

Cocoa has pacted with cutting edge Turkish content aggregator Merzigo to bring Turkish dramas into the FAST sphere. Toksvig, a former SVP Of HBO Max In EMEA who previously served as commercial officer at Asian streamer iFlix, has forged an exclusive partnership with Merzigo, a prominent Turkish internet company that has deals with top Turkish producers such as Acun Medya and Tims & B and with broadcasters including Fox, KanalD and TV8.

Cocoa Media will bring a large library of both classic and new Turkish drama series to consumers of major global FAST platforms including LG, Samsung TV Plus, Philips and Rlaxx TV.

Their lineup of content from Turkey’s leading production houses and broadcasters includes full seasons of evergreen favorites such as “Magnificent Century” (pictured) “Magnificent Century: Kösem,” “I Named Her Feriha” and “Woman,” as well as more recent hit shows including “Forbidden Fruit,” “Golden Boy,” “You Knock on My Door” and “Miracle Doctor.” All shows are subtitled or dubbed as required for each region. “The company will further enrich its portfolio with future shows, ensuring a steady supply of fresh and exciting content in the years to come,” it said in a statement.