Globo (Portuguese TV channel) explained

Globo
Launch Date:November 10, 2012
Owner:Globo Portugal (Globo)
Sister Channels:Globo News
PFC
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
Website:TV Globo Internacional
Country:Portugal
Area:Portugal

Globo is a Portuguese pay television channel owned by TV Globo, a Brazilian television network. Its programming is taken from TV Globo or GloboNews, along with Brazilian cinema. its flagship programming are Globo's Brazilian telenovelas. It also broadcasts television series and sitcoms.[1] Despite being available only as an exclusive to NOS platform, it is one of the most watched television channels in Portugal. In 2016, it became available to subscribers of the FTTH service of Vodafone Portugal. Similarly to what happens in Brazil, Globo's main competitor is Record's Europe unit.

History

The channel launched on November 10, 2012 as ZON-only exclusive, unlike TV Globo Portugal. The channel decided to concentrate its line-up primarily on entertainment.[2]

With the launch of Globo Portugal on MEO on April 17, 2018, the channel not only became available on all four subscription television providers, but also relaunched its two channels with a new look, and renaming Globo Premium as Globo Now.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ribeiro . Rui . 2012-11-08 . "GLOBO" - O Novo Canal Exclusivo da ZON . 2023-07-08 . MHD . pt-PT.
  2. Web site: Demanda leva Globo a lançar mais um canal pago em Portugal . 1 February 2024 . O Estado de São Paulo . 6 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240201121620/https://www.estadao.com.br/cultura/demanda-leva-globo-a-lancar-mais-um-canal-pago-em-portugal-imp-/ . 1 February 2024 . live .
  3. Web site: Globo chega ao MEO e renova canais em Portugal . 18 April 2018 . Espalha-Factos . 6 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240201122521/https://espalhafactos.com/2018/04/18/globo-chega-meo-renova-seus-canais-em-portugal/ . 1 February 2024 . live .