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  • ZEE Content Sales & VIP 2000 TV to co-produce modern telenovela in Mexico

    ZEE Content Sales & VIP 2000 TV to co-produce modern telenovela in Mexico

    Mumbai: ZEE Content Sales, the syndication division of ZEE Entertainment, and VIP 2000 TV, a leading audiovisual production and distribution company in the Hispanic market, are delighted to announce their collaboration to produce a Modern Latin-American Telenovela for Global Audiences, Championing Autism Awareness.

    This groundbreaking collaboration marks the inaugural co-production for a Telenovela between ZEE Entertainment and Latin America. The show is inspired by the acclaimed Indian soap opera “Aapki Antara.” Initially created in 2009 it has immense popularity for its poignant portrayal of social issues, particularly autism.

    This daily series for prime time called “Valentina, My Special Love”, is a fresh take on the telenovela, set in the picturesque city of Guadalajara, Mexico. The show promises to captivate global audiences with a modern twist, weaving a poignant love story about a young woman with autism who is also a genius in the tech world.

    This dynamic partnership between VIP 2000 TV and ZEE transcends boundaries, fostering empathy, shattering misconceptions, and shining a light on the essence of inclusivity and acceptance while telling a powerful love story.

    VIP 2000 TV CEO Roxana Rotundo said, “We are thrilled to partner with ZEE TV in this unique IP. Audiences will fall in love with our lead character, Valentina. Production starts in July this year in beautiful Jalisco, Mexico. Valentina, My Special Love is not just a telenovela; it’s a catalyst for understanding and acceptance. We hope to inspire empathy and compassion among viewers worldwide while they enjoy good entertainment and a powerful love story.

    ZEE – International chief business officer Ashok Namboodiri said, we are enthused with this collaboration with VIP 2000 TV to expand our content portfolio into Spanish telenovela. Our local adaptations across markets have set the standard for captivating content for a global audience. This is a unique story which will resonate not only with the 600 million plus Spanish speaking audiences but also travel to other parts of the world as a format.

    ZEE SVP & head of digital syndication Manjyot Sandhu emphasised their commitment to continue to produce content appealing to audiences globally. We firmly believe that great stories transcend boundaries. At ZEE, we take pride in creating great stories over the last three decades, which have resonated with audiences on platforms across the world.

    Valentina will feature a diverse cast of talented Hispanic actors, state-of-the-art production values, and a compelling storyline that resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Production will commence in July this year.

  • GoQuest, VIP2000TV, Stellar Yapim partner on Turkish series

    GoQuest, VIP2000TV, Stellar Yapim partner on Turkish series

    Mumbai: This is one Indian company which believes in doing things differently. The Mumbai-based Vivek Lath and Jimmy George-promoted format production and distribution house GoQuest Media has got into bed with the Miami-based VIP 2000 TV to coproduce and distribute the Turkish drama series Kuma (The Other Wife). The duo has roped in Turkish independent Inci Gulen Oarr promoted Stellar Yapim (productions) to helm the series, pre-production for which has already begun.

    Slated to have a duration of 100 hours with filming set to begin in the next few months in Turkey, the series follows the fortunes of a young woman from eastern Turkey who is forced to become a kuma or a second wife to the brother of the man she has been accused of murdering.

    Stellar Production is known for its prowess in co-productions with international partners on global projects as well as providing consultancy to international producers working in Turkey, including location scouting, line production and post-production services. Gulen Oarr is best known for the hit series Elif which ran for five seasons.

    What is exciting most media observers is the fact that Kuma is one of those rare shows where two non-Turkish producers have got together to churn out a premium daily show.

    “We are extremely pleased to be working with Inci Gulen Oarr on this project,” says VIP 2000 TV CEO Roxana Rotundo. “We have been waiting to get involved in our own Turkish project, but we needed it to be unique and different from the rest; in a market where there is so much competition, we needed an IP that would have a fascinating story, and we found  that in Kuma.”

    “We’re lucky to have viewers around the world,” points out Gulen Oarr. “An international collaboration like this only makes sense. These days, Turkish drama is truly global content.”

    GoQuest managing director Vivek Lath highlighted the drift in the market towards a B2B licensing and production model and the partnership with VIP 2000 TV is a step in that direction for the Indian company. “Partnering with VIP 2000 TV and Stellar Yapim, leaders in their respective fields, ensures that we have the best allies as we navigate and capitalize on these market shifts,” he said in conclusion.