Surprisingly, the biggest hit on Brazilian television returns in October, however, Chaves and Chapolin have become financial competition on streaming platforms.
The quest to own an episode in a unique way has turned it into a million-dollar debate across the various platforms.
Furthermore, given the facts, the one who offers the most will win.
So, to understand more about this dispute, read the following article, “Chaves and Chapolin have become financial competition on streaming platforms.“
Televisa announces the return of Chaves
So far, only the platform VIX in Mexico and the Univision in the United States, both under the ownership of Televisa, reported the return of Chaves and Chapolin in their catalogs.
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In fact, in Brazil, the broadcaster SBT revealed in a statement last Tuesday (24) that it will only make some episodes available on +SBT.
Although the Amazon Prime Video having the preference to reintroduce the episodes on its streaming platform does not guarantee that it will triumph over the competition.
Additionally, Prime Video held the broadcast rights to Chaves and Chapolin prior to the conflict between Televisa and Grupo Chespirito, which resulted in the removal of reruns of the programs.
Professionals participating in the negotiations claim that, this time, the amount requested by representatives of the characters' broadcast rights has increased significantly, especially if the platform is interested in obtaining digital exclusivity of the seasons on Latin America or specific regions.
O On the Small Screen found that, until last week, a streaming platform was in talks to acquire exclusive global rights to some series.
In the group Globe, this situation has made it difficult to close a deal for the Globoplay and the cable channel Multishow.
Chaves and Chapolin gain prominence even away from the small screen
Behind the scenes, it is already considered that the decision to withdraw the series from the market was mainly aimed at increasing the value of the product by the Group. Chespirito.
Furthermore, unlike broadcast TV, streaming platforms and pay TV have the potential to generate revenue that the heirs of Bolaños were waiting.
This is according to the profile of the Chaves Forum, the main group of admirers that have already been publicized in several countries.
In 2021, the Argentine newspaper The Clarion reported on a pact between the Disney+ and the Group Chespirito to create a new version of the series, information that was denied by the descendants of Bolaños.
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Wanted to comment, the Amazon Prime Video and the subscription channel Multishow, belonging to the Group Globe, did not make any statement regarding the matter.
What were the reasons for the programs, Chaves and Chapolin, being taken off the air?
The characters developed by Roberto Gomez Bolaños (1929-2014) were removed from programming worldwide in 2020.
Due to disagreements between the Group Chespirito, responsible for copyright, and Televisa, which owns the recordings.
Then, behind the scenes, Roberto Gomez Fernandez, the comedian's son and current manager of the legacy, made concessions in several aspects.
In early September, after confirming the program's return, Roberto Gomez Fernandez expressed himself on social media.
Finally, according to the son of the famous Mexican actor, it is important to emphasize that the return of the series, after four years off the air globally, “was not a simple process”.
“Today is a significant date for me and my family, as well as for many who grew up watching Chaves and Chapolin Colorado. After four years of waiting, we have finally been able to reintroduce these characters, who, as you know, represent more than just entertainment: they are a part of my father.”, he highlighted.
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