‘Narcos,’ ‘Lupin’ Producer Gaumont Strikes Co-Production Pact With Brazil’s Globo (EXCLUSIVE)

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In an uncommon step, Gaumont, a renowned TV and film production company based in Paris, known for blockbusters like “Narcos” and “Lupin,” has struck a collaborative production agreement with the influential Brazilian media conglomerate, Globo.

At Miami’s Content Americas conference, a fresh agreement was unveiled on Thursday. Kicking off this new venture is an as-yet-unnamed production that delves into the world of high fashion. This project is being spearheaded by Conspiração, a renowned Brazilian independent production company that brought us the 2025 Oscar-nominated film “I’m Still Here,” directed by Walter Salles. The creative development of this project is being handled by Ventre Studios, known for their work on “Godless John.

Manuel Belmar, the CFO of Globo and leader of digital products, recently announced that we’re marking Globo’s 100th anniversary alongside Gaumont reaching its 130th milestone in 2025. This underscores the rich history and solid foundation these companies have built on a global scale. Belmar expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it will offer top-tier content not just to Brazilian viewers, but also to audiences worldwide.

The accord highlights the collaborative nature of the relationship between the two nations, which will be marking 200 years of diplomacy in 2025.

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The deal emphasizes the cooperative essence of the bond shared by the two countries as they commemorate 200 years of diplomatic ties in 2025.

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The pact reflects the collaborative spirit that exists between the two nations, as they look forward to celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.

Nicolas Atlan, president of Gaumont USA, expressed his enthusiasm and pride about collaborating with Globo and Gaumont, stating that this partnership is a harmonious blend of tradition and excellence – something we are simply thrilled to be part of, as Gaumont works with this historic content production powerhouse.

As a movie reviewer, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on an upcoming film that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Collaborating with Conspiração and Ventre Studios, some of Brazil’s finest producers, we’ve crafted a gripping tale inspired by real-life events, focusing on one of Brazil’s most influential figures in the high-fashion world. Stay tuned for this exhilarating ride!

Globo, established in 1973, consistently operates on a global scale, boasting an audience of over 130 million viewers within Brazil alone. Its content, spanning across 160 territories worldwide, is available in as many as 70 different languages. This multilingual content has earned it an impressive 90 International Emmy nominations, with a winning tally of 18 awards to date.

Gaumont, a company with branches in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Cologne, and Rome, has solidified its position as a trailblazer within the industry over the course of its 130-year journey.

Among the vast collection of more than 1,500 movies I have at my disposal are timeless masterpieces like “The Untouchables,” “Barbarians,” “The Fifth Element,” “8½” and Emmy-nominated international productions such as “Narcos,” “El Presidente,” and “Lupin.

As a passionate cinephile, I was thrilled to learn on the opening day of Content Americas, January 21st, that TIS Studios, based in Colombia and Mexico, joined forces with Gaumont USA for the production of “Futuro Desierto,” a six-episode psychological thriller and family drama set in the near future. Crafted by Lucía Puenzo and Nicolás Puenzo, this captivating series delves into thought-provoking themes concerning Artificial Intelligence.

The highly anticipated series “Futuro Desierto,” which will be brought to life by Gaumont for Paramount Television International Studios (PTIS), is being hailed as one of the most significant series to originate from Latin America. This captivating production boasts an impressive ensemble led by José María Yazpik, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Andres Parra, and Karla Souza.

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2025-01-24 02:21