Globo Gears Up for DISCOP

SÃO PAULO, June 18: On the heels of a successful L.A. Screenings, Globo TV International is heading into DISCOP with key offerings like the telenovela Pages of Life, which is currently faring well for SIC in Portugal.

The Brazilian distributor is expecting continued interest in Pepper Chocolate, as well as the series Carandiru and City of Men. In addition, the company is showcasing It’s Your Call, an interactive format that was launched at MIPTV. Adaptations have been produced in the U.K., China and Spain.

In other news, the telenovela Belí³³ima has been sold to 12 countries, including Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Uruguay and Peru, among others. Mexico and Panama are currently in negotiation to air the hit show. Snakes & Lizards, launched six months ago, has also been sold to 12 countries, most recently launching in Uruguay and Venezuela. In addition, the romantic telenovela Soul Mate has sold to Peru, Argentina and Uruguay and is currently being aired in prime time on Televen in Venezuela. And Paraguay, the Dominican Republic and Peru have acquired the rights to Like a Wave.