When the 2016 Rio Olympics begins in Brazil, the audience will be able to watch behind-the-scenes moments of the event from various angles besides the ones broadcast on TV. Through an innovative partnership, Snapchat will include the Games’ special content from Globo, broadcast rights holder for the Rio 2016 Olympics, in its coverage of the action and excitement from in and around the Olympics venues via its Live Stories product. These Live Stories will be a curated collection of photo and … [Read more...] about Globo and Snapchat partner for Rio 2016
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Dangerous Liasisons in 4K HDR
Globo has announced the launch of its first product in High Dynamic Range (HDR) version, providing images with greater definition of colors and contrast. The classic Dangerous Liaisons, a hit on free-to-air television, will be available from today July 18 on, in 4K HDR via GloboPlay. To watch the miniseries in this format, the viewer needs to access Globo app on a smart TV 4K compatible with the technology. The launch sets the beginning of content distribution in 4K HDR amongst free-to-air … [Read more...] about Dangerous Liasisons in 4K HDR
Olympic content
With less than 30 days to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games opening ceremony, Globo is ready to deliver the most comprehensive sports coverage in its entire history. In addition to airing approximately 10 hours of daily Olympic content, the TV network will offer an exclusive and complementary second channel on Globo Play, its video on-demand platform, also on Globoesporte.com, Globo’s online sports portal. With open access provided free-of-charge to users throughout Brazil, the 'Play nos Jogos’ will … [Read more...] about Olympic content
Globo series in Armenia
Hidden Truths, Rules of the Game, Boogie Oogie and Parts of Me have just been licensed by two of the main TV channels in Armenia. Hidden Truths and Rules of the Game are the new bets of Armenia TV and should debut in the months of June and September on the channel’s Prime Time. Boogie Oogie and Parts of Me will be aired during the afternoon, by the Public TV, in July and September. In addition to Armenia, the two channels will also air in the United States, aimed towards the Armenian community … [Read more...] about Globo series in Armenia
Globo in South Korea
Globo has licensed two more of its hits for South Korean media group EPG. The group, which has already aired super productions like Precious Pearl (2014 International Emmy winner), Brazil Avenue, and Merciless, now bets on the sensitivity of Parts of Me and on the disco charm of Boogie Oogie to fascinate the country’s audience. The telenovelas, which are scheduled to air in the second half of the year, are part of Globo’s 2016 international catalogue. … [Read more...] about Globo in South Korea
Globo and NHK to deliver in 8K
Whoever is in Rio during the Olympic Games will be able to have an unprecedented experience with the technology that is considered the future of television. Globo, in partnership with NHK will deliver the first live broadcasting in 8K open to public during the 2016 Olympics. According to specialists, the 8K provides the most advanced standard in image quality perceptible to human eyes, with a resolution 16 times higher than HD. … [Read more...] about Globo and NHK to deliver in 8K