Hannah Pillemer
Globo, the biggest production force in Latin America, and FOX Entertainment Studios – the world’s leading producer of Christmas movies – today announced a partnership to develop and produce an original English-language Christmas movie set and filmed in Brazil. The collaboration marks the first time the two companies have co-produced a scripted feature project, uniting their creative and production expertise to bring a fresh, globally appealing holiday story to audiences worldwide.
The film is being developed as a true co-production, with FOX Entertainment Studios and Globo partnering throughout development and production. The companies will collaborate on all key creative elements, with Globo overseeing production in Brazil and providing local facilities and crew. The partnership is designed to ensure cultural authenticity, with Globo providing creative guidance to accurately reflect Brazilian culture and traditions, including the country’s unique celebration of Christmas, which there takes place during the summer months. Under the agreement, Globo will retain all distribution rights in Brazil, while FOX retains all other worldwide rights on behalf of both partners.
Hannah Pillemer, Head of Scripted for FOX Entertainment Studios praised their partners.“Brazil provides the perfect backdrop for a warm, visually stunning and globally resonant holiday story. Partnering with Globo allows us to combine FOX’s storytelling and production expertise with the authenticity and creative depth that only Brazil’s leading media company can deliver. We are thrilled to be working together to create a film that celebrates the universal spirit of the holidays in a uniquely Brazilian way," commented.
Finally, Gabriel Jacome, director of content at TV Globo emphasized the strategy: “By joining forces with a global studio like FOX Entertainment, we’re showing that localization is a creative strength, not a limitation. This collaboration combines FOX’s global expertise in storytelling and production with Globo’s deep creative roots and world-class studio in Brazil. The world will discover what a summer Christmas looks like: warm, vibrant, and full of life. Our traditions may differ, but the spirit of family and union that defines the holidays is universal," noted.