In an unprecedented move, Gaumont, the Paris-based TV & Film production house behind such global hits as “Narcos” and “Lupin,” has forged a co-production deal with Brazilian media powerhouse, Globo.
The new pact was announced as Miami confab Content Americas wrapped on Thursday. First out the gate is a still-untitled project that will “explore the universe of haute couture.” The project will be produced by leading Brazilian indie production company Conspiração, producer of the 2025 Oscar-nominated Walter Salles film “I’m Still Here,” and developed by Ventre Studios (“Godless John”).
‘We are celebrating Globo’s 100th anniversary while Gaumont turns 130 in 2025, which highlights the strength and tradition of both companies on the international sphere,” said Manuel Belmar, Globo chief financial officer and head of digital products, who expressed his delight at the alliance “which will bring premium content not only to Brazilians, but also to audiences in other countries.”
The agreement underscores the spirit of cooperation between the two countries that are celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.
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“A Globo and Gaumont collaboration is a perfect fit of legacy and quality and we couldn’t be more excited and prouder to be working with this historic giant of content production,” said Nicolas Atlan, president of Gaumont USA.
“Together with Conspiração and Ventre Studios, some of Brazil’s top-quality producers, we endeavor to captivate audiences with a thrilling ripped-from-the-headlines story about one of Brazil’s most iconic high-fashion power players,” he added.
Globo reaches more than 130 million viewers in Brazil. A constant presence in the international market since 1973, its content has been distributed to more than 160 territories and translated into 70 languages. It has garnered more than 90 International Emmy nominations and won 18.
With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Cologne and Rome, Gaumont has long established itself as an industry leader in its 130-year history.
In its voluminous library of over 1,500 titles are such classics as “The Untouchables,” “Barbarians,” “The Fifth Element,” “8½” and International Emmy nominees “Narcos,” “El Presidente” and “Lupin.”
In news that broke on the first day of Content Americas, Jan. 21, Colombia and Mexico-based TIS Studios boarded the Gaumont USA-produced “Futuro Desierto,” Lucía Puenzo and Nicolás Puenzo’s six-episode near-future psychological thriller and family drama which explores issues about Artificial Intelligence.
To be produced by Gaumont for Paramount Television International Studios (PTIS), “Futuro Desierto,” is touted as among the most notable series to emerge from Latin America, with stars José María Yazpik, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Andres Parra and Karla Souza leading the cast.