The Brazilian Director Who’s Up for Multiple Oscars
I want to start with Recife, the setting for this film. How does your home town fit into the history of filmmaking in Brazil? A hundred years ago, in the silent era, just before sound…
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China to favour Brazilian soybean imports in H1 despite renewed US inflows
China is expected to boost imports of Brazilian soybeans in the first half of 2026, as record production and competitive prices propel shipments, reinforcing South America’s…
'The Secret Agent' earns 4 Oscar nominations, boosting Brazilian cinema
Brazilians celebrated the nomination of "The Secret Agent" film to four Oscar categories on Thursday, which many said confirmed the rise of Brazilian cinema and its universal appeal.…
Renowned Brazilian Telenovela Writer Aguinaldo Silva Bets on Melodrama in Return to Primetime With Hit Globo Teenage Pregnancy Drama ‘Three Graces’
One of the most lauded authors in the history of the Brazilian telenovela, Aguinaldo Silva is responsible for iconic works such as “Tieta,” “Everything Goes” and “Her Own Destiny,” having…
Brazilian Drama ‘Low Light’ Sparks Momentum at Ventana Sur Copia Final With Trio of Awards, Eyes Major Festival Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa’s Brazilian drama “Low Light” (“Lusco-Fusco”), a Rafaella Costa production at Manjericão Filmes, emerged as one of the standout titles at Ventana Sur’s Copia…
Trump removes hefty tariffs on coffee, other Brazilian agriculture products
President Trump has removed 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, cocoa, beef and other agricultural products that are not grown in sufficient amounts in the U.S. Source link
BBC Studios and Brazilian Powerhouse Globo Sign Landmark First Co-Production Deal for Series About the Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazil’s Globo, the biggest production force in Latin America, and BBC Studios have landed a milestone co-production agreement for an upcoming documentary series that will “transport…
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ Stage Their Brazilian Debuts at the São Paulo Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has chosen to bow four of its most highly anticipated titles at Brazil’s São Paulo International Film Festival – the Mostra SP – comprising Guillermo del Toro’s epic…
Rio Film Festival Solidifies Position as Leading Latin American Festival With Record Number of Brazilian Films
The 27th edition of the Rio International Film Festival, Latin America’s largest fest, will take place between Oct. 2-12 and feature a record number of productions in Premiere Brasil, the…
Julia Roberts, Sean Penn Host Screening for Brazilian Oscar Contender ‘Manas’: ‘It Will Change You’
Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, and John and Nancy Ross hosted a screening of Marianna Brennand’s debut film “Manas” on Saturday in Los Angeles. The film, one of those vying to be the Oscar…
Italy’s the Open Reel Snags Brazilian Drama ‘Dolores’ Ahead of San Sebastián Film Fest World Premiere, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading Italian sales agent and production company The Open Reel has seized international sales rights to San Sebastián-bound “Dolores” by Marcelo Gomes (“Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures”)…
Brazilian Couple Dies After Car Rolls Off Cliff As They Engaged in Sexual Intercourse Inside Vehicle
A Brazilian couple plummeted 400 meters off a cliff to their death after the car in which they were making love, rolled off the edge of the cliff. Adriana Machado Ribeiro and Marcone da…
Seatrium to pay over S$240 million to Brazilian, Singapore authorities over corruption offences
Seatrium is putting a long-running corruption case behind it with the payment of financial penalties of more than S$240 million to the authorities in Brazil and Singapore. On Wednesday…
Givaudan to Acquire Brazilian Fragrance Supplier Vollmens
PARIS – Givaudan is acquiring a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrance Ltdas, a supplier based in Brazil. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, Givaudan, a Swiss fragrance…
Icelandic Trans Drama ‘Odd Fish,’ Brazilian Film ‘Baby’ Triumph at India’s Kashish LGBTQ+ Festival
The 16th edition of Mumbai’s Kashish Pride Film Festival wrapped its five-day run with an awards ceremony that saw Icelandic trans drama “Odd Fish” and Brazilian-Dutch co-production “Baby”…
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Brazilian Epic ‘The Secret Agent’ Wins Fipresci Award at Cannes: ‘A Rich, Strange and Deeply Troubling Story’
Bearing out Brazil’s place as country of honor at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” (“O Agente Secreto”) won the Fipresci Prize in the Official…
Brazilian meat giant JBS gets closer to listing on the NYSE—despite ‘history of corruption’
Brazilian meat giant JBS came a step closer Friday to its long-held goal of trading its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The company’s minority shareholders voted to approve the…
Alix Earle Returns for 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in Brazilian Brand Lybethras’ Handcrafted Bikini
Fresh off her first Super Bowl commercial, Alix Earle is returning to Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. The model and influencer announced the news in a joint Instagram post with the…
How Did Laleska Alexandre Die? Brazilian Fashion Influencer Dies Suddenly Aged 28 as Tributes Pour In
A 28-year-old fashion influencer has died after developing a septic shock. Laleska Alexandre died on Wednesday due to complications arising from an ovarian infection. According to local…
Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Kicks Off True Religion’s New Marketing Platform
True Religion has tapped Brazilian pop star Anitta to kick off its new marketing platform, called “Own Your True.” “Anitta isn’t afraid to be bold and confident,” Kristen D’Arcy, True…
Brazilian police investigate attack on workers’ settlement that killed 2
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police were investigating the deaths of two men in an attack on a workers’ settlement in Sao Paulo state, authorities said Saturday. Brazil’s Landless Workers…
A small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with tourists and the number of dead is unclear
A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that is popular with tourists on Sunday, killing several people, local officials said. Eduardo Leite, governor of Rio Grande do Sul state, said…
Who Is Karol Rosalin? The Brazilian Influencer AI Named 'The Perfect Woman
A Brazilian fitness influencer has captured global attention after being hailed as having "the perfect female body" by an artificial intelligence model. Karol Rosalin, a 25-year-old…
Brazilian police arrest ex-Bolsonaro cabinet member in alleged coup plot investigation
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police on Saturday arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a former member of President Jair Bolsonaro’s Cabinet and his 2022 running mate, in connection with…