El Clon Clinches Deals in 13 Territories

CANNES: The new version of El Clon, co-produced by TV Globo and Telemundo, has sold to 13 countries in Latin America, and Globo TV International is in Cannes looking to shore up slots in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The series, based on Globo’s hit Brazilian novela of the same name, premiered on Telemundo in the U.S. in February and is also airing to solid ratings in Mexico. Globo TV International represents the EMEA rights and is highlighting the series at MIPTV.

Raphael Corrêa Netto, the head of international sales at Globo TV International, notes: "The co-production projects are part of the expansion process of TV Globo’s international business. Through co-production, we can reinforce our brand as a producer of high quality drama programs and develop new opportunities for our creative talents. Without a doubt, the co-production brings us the opportunity of taking our main strategic assets, our vast experience in creation and production of high quality, original stories to various countries around the world. Always united with specific partners, respecting the reality of each market and the characteristics of each audience."