Nippon TV’s “Mother” reached its eleventh global adaptation

Japan’s multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, Nippon TV, announced that Greece’s Alpha TV has acquired the scripted format rights to the drama series “Mother” (11x60’) and will be remaking the series for the Greek audience, titled “Na me les mama” (“Call me Mom”). Marking a record-extending eleventh international deal for this megahit format, the scripted format “Mother” has already been licensed to CJ E&M (South Korea), MF Yapim (Turkey), STB TV (Ukraine), Juvenile (Thailand), Radiant Pictures (China), Incognita (France), Atresmedia (Spain), Medyapim for MBC (Saudi Arabia), Green Show Productions (Mongolia), and ABS-CBN (Philippines). “Mother” continues to be the record holder of the most globally adapted Asian scripted format with these eleven adaptations.

The announcement was made by Sally Yamamoto, Scripted Format Licensing at Nippon TV, and Christos Kompos, Program Director of Alpha TV. “Alpha TV is renowned for its high-quality adaptations that consistently become major hits in Greece. Known for their discerning eye for compelling stories, it was only natural for them to choose ‘Mother’ as their next big project, and we have confidence as well as look forward to the Greek adaptation. This adaptation marks the eleventh country to produce its own version of ‘Mother,’ solidifying its status as the most exported Asian script in the world. We are immensely proud and thrilled that each of these versions has resonated deeply, touching the hearts of local audiences and those in the countries where they were subsequently exported,” the executive said.

Christos Kompos, Program Director of Alpha TV, added: “‘Mother’ is one of the most captivating and moving formats of the last years. It’s an almost iconic title for the industry, with a very gripping and current storyline that has moved millions of people around the globe. We are thrilled with its Greek adaptation. Nippon’s format has provided our amazing local talent team with a solid base for narrating a tale full of emotions, which at the same time raises awareness around very tough and poignant social issues. ‘Call me Mom’ will be one of our highlights for next season and we are really looking forward to sharing with our audience this great story.”