Globo’s decision to remake “Pantanal”, which was a huge hit on TV Manchete in 1990, is imbued with meaning and symbolism. Most obvious, and somewhat hilarious, is the publisher’s opportunity to put an end to a 32-year-long mockery for Boni’s mistake in rejecting Benedito Ruy Barbosa’s project.
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Globo’s remake of “Pantanal” also points to his desire to bring telenovels back to their lost relevance and audience in recent years. This is the first big bet that entertainment director Ricardo Waddington and two veteran professionals, teledramaturgy director José Luiz Villamarim, were promoted to these roles on the station in November 2020.
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This return of “Pantanal” is also a great homage to Benedito. The respect it deserves begins with screenwriter Bruno Luperi, the author’s grandson, taking on the role of adapting and updating the telenovela text. Benedito is one of those responsible for the “golden age” of Brazilian telenovelas in the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to the plot shown by Manchete, he wrote “Os Imigrantes” performed in the Band during this period, “Renascer”, “O Rei do Gado” and “Terra Nostra” produced by Globo, among others.
source: Noticias
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