26 FEB 2025

Thema and Roku strike a distribution deal for North America and UK

The deal includes eight drama series from Korea and Turkey that will be available in the US, most of them addressing the Hispanic community. 

26 FEB 2025

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Thema, a Canal+ company announce a new distribution deal with Roku to curate multiple international series for The Roku Channel audiences in the US, the UK, Mexico and Canada.

“This collaboration between Roku and the Canal+ Group not only expands access to world-class entertainment, but also elevates the importance of multicultural storytelling—enabling viewers to experience fresh, authentic, and diverse perspectives across various cultures and territories. This partnership highlights our shared commitment to delivering content that resonates with diverse audiences, while embracing the future of global streaming”comments Patrick Rivet, CEO of Thema.

The deal includes 8 drama series from Korea and Turkey that will be available in the US, most of them addressing the Hispanic community. These series have become hugely popular worldwide in the last few years, thanks to the quality of their production and storytelling. The selected Turkish titles "Asya", "Gumus", "La Dama Rebelde", "Mi Ultimo Deseo" and the K-Dramas from KT Studio Genie, a leading production company, "Unlock My Boss", "Battle for happiness", "Summer strike" and "Evilive" will also, for some of them, be available in Latin America, Canada and the UK. 4 Canal+ Originals from Vietnam ("Hellbound Village" and "Scarlett Hill") and from Myanmar ("Crying Forest" and "Toxic") will bring the audience a captivating mix of psychological suspense and supernatural forces.

Last but not least, "Dhawan Kharenge" – a phenomenon in India produced by Indiacast will be included in the deal. The show, focused on cricket, will target all fans of the sport in Canada, the US and the UK.