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NEW YORK: Carlos Henrique Schroder, the CEO of Globo, shares with World Screen why hosting the International Emmys’ Academy Day in Rio was important for the Brazilian media giant. Academy Day is a multi-day event of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences that has been held in different cities …

PARIS: Reed MIDEM has announced an expanded second edition of MIPCancun, which is slated to take place November 18 to 20 in Mexico. In addition to the one-on-one sales meetings and networking opportunities, this year’s event will incorporate new seminar panels and screenings for producers and broadcasters from Latin America …

MIAMI: FremantleMedia Latin America (FMLA) has inked a co-development deal with Marco Antonio Regil’s RGL Entertainment for the creation of new content. The partnership will see FMLA’s development team, which is led by Constanza Cagliolo, work with RGL to produce entertainment and lifestyle/healthy-living concepts for mainstream and niche audiences on …

MIAMI: NBC Universo is set to air the original USA Network series Suits in Spanish starting next month. Co-produced with Universal Cable Productions, the series will debut on the U.S. Latino network July 7. The series delves into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of a top Manhattan corporate law firm. The …

LONDON: FOX Sports Latin America has extended its agreement with Formula E for the exclusive media rights for the Formula E Championship live in Latin America, including Brazil, through the 2019–2020 season. The Formula E Championship Races will now air live on FOX Sports 3 in Latin America and on …

MIAMI: Univision Communications is cutting its ties with the Miss Universe Organization following recent comments by Donald Trump about Mexican immigrants that the media company calls “insulting remarks.” Trump, who is part-owner of the organization behind the annual beauty pageant, said while announcing his presidential candidacy on June 16 that …

MIAMI/SANTA MONICA: Discovery U.S. Hispanic has inked a multiplatform development deal with digital media brand mitú that will see Millennial-focused content created by mitú’s social influencers premiere on Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia. Through the agreement, mitú and Discovery U.S. Hispanic will develop long-form series and digital content in …

LONDON: Revenues for OTT TV and video are expected to reach $2.91 billion in 2020, with Brazil and Mexico as key contributors, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.  The $2.91 billion revenue forecast for 2020 marks a significant gain from the $37 million reported in 2010 and …

STOCKHOLM: Eccho Rights has hired Imagina's Barbora Susterova as its new head of Latin America, effective this month. Susterova will continue to be based in Madrid. Prior to joining Eccho Rights, Susterova handled the Latin American market and other territories for Spain-based Imagina for the last eight years. “In the …

SÃO PAULO: Brazil’s Globo has signed a carriage deal for its international channel with Bolivian pay-TV operator COMTECO. Globo is now carried via seven operators in the Andean nation. The channel will be available to more than 75 percent of Bolivian homes with pay TV starting this month. Launched in …