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On October 12, Globo hosted a special showcase in Cannes during MIPCOM to celebrate its 100th anniversary, unveiling new partnerships, format sales, and co-production projects while spotlighting standout titles from its catalogue.

“When we say that ‘Globo’s content is as big as the globe,’ we’re celebrating a creative legacy that includes more than 90 international nominations, 18 International Emmy Awards, the first Brazilian series ever selected for Series Mania, and, this year, a remarkable achievement at the Oscars — a clear sign of our growing global presence,” said journalist Cecília Malan, who hosted the event.

The presentation opened with Angela Colla, Head of International Business, who emphasized the diversity and strength of Globo’s portfolio. “Our versatility goes beyond genres such as telenovelas, series, or documentaries — it’s also reflected in our business models, including finished content, scripted and unscripted formats, and co-productions,” she noted.

Angela announced a licensing deal with Argentina’s Telefe for the broadcast of All the Flowers and Xuxa, A Life on TV. She also presented new international launches including Perfect Days and Red Blood – Under the Moonlight, along with the classic telenovela Anything Goes, currently airing in Globo’s prime time.

Highlighting the company’s expanding format business, Colla recalled the success of Brazil Avenue’s first international adaptation with Ay Yapim. Titled Leyla, the Turkish version has already been sold to over 20 countries — a testament to Globo’s storytelling power.

Further announcements included a Portuguese remake of Pages of Life for SIC, a U.S. adaptation of The Others with Anonymous Content, and a Greek version of All the Flowers in partnership with Alpha and Primavisione.

Alex Medeiros, Head of Drama, Documentaries & Films at Globoplay, followed by highlighting key co-production projects, such as Discipline with Janeiro Studios, The Ogre’s Garden with Disney, and Deluxe with Gaumont.

Gabriel Jacome, Director of Content at TV Globo, then announced Globo’s first scripted co-production with FOX Entertainment Studios — a Christmas movie set in Brazil and filmed in English.

Joining him on stage, Janet Brown, President of Global Content Sales at BBC Studios, shared details of a new co-produced documentary series with Globo, offering an immersive look at the Amazon — one of the world’s most vital and contested regions.

The event concluded with Koby Gal Raday, CEO of Janeiro Studios, and Medeiros presenting Paranoia, a co-production created by Ron Leshem in collaboration with Claudia Jouvin (Perfect Days). The series captures the anxieties and contradictions of Generation Z — from deepfakes and AI-driven realities to mental health and financial uncertainty in a post-pandemic world.

“As tonight’s showcase has shown, even after 100 years, Globo continues to evolve, innovate, and connect with audiences and partners around the globe,” said Cecília Malan in closing. “And this is only the beginning of our next century.”