In a recent agreement with Globo, ABS-CBN – the free-to-air TV channel in the Philippines – with national coverage, has just licensed the moving telenovela The Life We Lead. This is the first time that one of the Brazilian broadcaster’s telenovelas has had the opportunity to show its quality and capacity to enrapture audiences in the country. The show tells the story of Ana (Fernanda Vasconcellos, Pages of Life), a promising tennis player who has the support of her sister and … [Read more...] about Globo telenovelas reach the Philippines for the first time
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NEC collaborates with Globo for live 4K terrestrial broadcasting trial
Tokyo – NEC Corporation announced on June 30 that it is collaborating with Brazil's largest TV network broadcaster, Globo, on constructing a live 4K terrestrial broadcasting trial system by providing the world's first real-time HEVC hardware-based encoder, the 4K/60p compliant VC-8150. The trial system will be used for Globo's live 4K terrestrial broadcasting demonstration– thereby providing viewers with the most advanced ultra-high definition experience. Looking to the future, … [Read more...] about NEC collaborates with Globo for live 4K terrestrial broadcasting trial
Globo enters Pakistan for the first time
Globo’s traditional telenovelas, have just conquered a new market: Pakistan. In the agreement between the Brazilian broadcaster and the free-to-air channel Plus Max, which will be launched in the second semester, three big hits of Brazilian drama have been licensed. The Life We Lead, The Enchanted Tale, and India – A Love Story promise to enchant the Pakistani audience with their beautiful stories. Plus Max belongs to the “Business Recorder Group”, … [Read more...] about Globo enters Pakistan for the first time
“Brazil Avenue” is most watched programme in Argentina
Globo’s telenovela Brazil Avenue continues to make history in Argentina. Shown by Telefe, one of the largest free-to-air broadcasters in the country, its numbers have been increasingly impressive. On May 26, the saga of the young Nina was the most watched programme in the country, with an average of 24 rating points, beating out one of the country’s most popular programmes by 5 points. Globo’s telenovela has taken the lead several times in recent weeks. Brazil … [Read more...] about “Brazil Avenue” is most watched programme in Argentina
“Caribbean Flower” rises to most watched telenovela in Portugal
One of the new items from Globo’s 2014 catalogue, Caribbean Flower has shown in Portugal its potential to conquer the audience. The show hit Portuguese screen on May 19, on the Globo channel, and was the most watched programme on all subscription TV in the country, with 139,000 viewers and 4.1% of the share. The programme, set in idyllic locations, marked the biggest debut of a telenovela on cable in the country in recent times. Caribbean Flower even exceeded the … [Read more...] about “Caribbean Flower” rises to most watched telenovela in Portugal
Globo to broadcast FIFA World Cup matches in 4K
The first live 4K over the air transmission in Brazil will happen in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014. Globo will hold 4K ultra-high definition demonstrations of three matches of the tournament, in partnership with Sony. Among them are one match from the round of 16 (June 28), one quarter-final (July 4) and the final match of the World Cup (July 13), at the Estadio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. The matches will be broadcasted to optimised Sony TVs for this transmission, … [Read more...] about Globo to broadcast FIFA World Cup matches in 4K