Acun Medya has licensed comedy format Man Stroke Woman for SVOD service Exxen, Fremantle announced yesterday. With an order of 12 episodes this Turkish version will be written and directed by Comedian Hasan Can Kaya who recently signed an exclusive talent deal with Exxen. Production is set to begin later this summer.

In the same release, the distributor said that Amac Us has been promoted to SVP Distribution and Sale and will expand expand his remit to both scripted and non-scripted format sales in Turkey. He will be based in Dubai, UAE.

Us has recently orchestrated notable deals including bringing a local Turkish adaption of the iconic Supermarket Sweep to Star TV. Produced by Global Produksiyon the gameshow format premiered on July 26, fronted by comedian Ufuk Ozkan with an initial order of 60 episodes.

Anahita Kheder, EVP EMEA, Formats & Licensing, International, said: “Amac continues to excel at his role in Fremantle and this promotion is in recognition of his incredible and relentless efforts over the years in very challenging times and markets. He’s a tenacious deal maker, fantastic at building and fostering relationships, and a great team player.”

Amac Us, SVP Distribution and Sales, Middle East, Africa and South Eastern Europe commented: “It’s been a great joy and privilege being part of the Fremantle family over the past six years and being able to develop as an individual and work with a multi-genre catalogue with such breadth and depth. I look forward to taking on new responsibilities and further strengthening our presence in the Turkish market.”