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Miami Herald
26-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
New flights take off between Miami and Brazilian city of Belém
A new airplane route between Miami and Brazil has debuted this month as Latin America's largest economy looks to bolster ties with the Sunshine State. GOL Linhas Aéreas started direct flights between Belém's Val-de-Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport and Miami International Airport on June 15, its newest international addition. Belém is the capital of the state Pará, which is in the north of Brazil and through which the Amazon River passes. The most recent flight left MIA on Thursday after 9:30 a.m. following a reception and speeches by Brazilian officials. GOL is operating a Boeing 737 MAX 8 which can seat 176 passengers for the service. Flights will occur twice a week from each airport. On Thursdays and Sundays, flights will leave Belém at 11 p.m. local time and arrive at MIA at 4:20 a.m. Eastern time. The same two days, flights will leave MIA at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time and arrive in Belém at 4:35 p.m. local time. In November, an additional flight will depart from MIA on Tuesdays at 1:40 a.m. Eastern time and reach Belém at 6 a.m. local time to accommodate additional travel to COP30, the United Nation's Climate Change conference, which Brazil is hosting. Planes will leave Belém on Tuesdays at 9:10 a.m. local time and arrive at MIA at 5:20 p.m. Eastern time. No other airlines fly this route, a Gol spokesperson said. Gol and Brazil are also trying to promote tourism in the Amazon, known for its vast rain forests, indigenous communities, biodiversity and exquisite cuisines. In the past 18 months, at least four other new flights between Brazil and Florida have come online, according to Embratur, Brazil's tourism promotion agency, including: ▪ Azul: FLL - Belém ▪ Azul: Orlando - Belo Horizonte ▪ LATAM, Avianca: MIA - Manaus Across the U.S., flights to Brazil have also been added in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta with carriers like American Airlines, United, Delta and LATAM flying to Brazil's largest cities. The increase has helped spur strong growth in tourism in Brazil. Through May of this year, the country saw 4.89 million international visitors, up 49.7% from the same period in 2024. Brazil and the U.S. have more than 200 direct commercial flights per week, up from pre-COVID19 levels, according to Embratur. Florida still plays an oversize role for Brazilians. Florida has more Brazilians than in any other U.S. state, André Odenbreit Carvalho, Brazil's Consul-General in Miami, said in an interview with the Herald. He thinks the number has grown significantly. 'The tourism flow is very strong in South and Central Florida,' said Odenbreit, who attended Thursday's ceremony at MIA. But he's also seen growing communities of Brazilians settling in Tampa, Sarasota and Fort Myers among other places. 'With the cost of living, many Brazilians are trading South Florida with the Gulf Coast,' said Odenbreit.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix (NFLX) Partners With Brazilian Tourism Board to Turn Hit Shows Into Travel Boosters
Netflix (NFLX, Financials) is teaming up with Brazil's tourism agency Embratur to promote travel through the power of TV. The partnership, announced Friday at the Rio2C creative festival, aims to turn scenes from popular Netflix shows into invitations to visit Brazil. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with UNH. The streaming giant and Embratur plan to release a travel guide later this year, inspired by hit series set across the countryfrom the Amazon rainforest in Invisible City to the beaches of Bahia featured in Love Is Blind Brazil. The idea is simple: viewers fall in love with the stories, then book a trip to see the real places behind them. Embratur's Marcelo Freixo said many travelers choose destinations based on what they've watched, and Brazil wants to harness that to boost tourism. Netflix's Mariana Polidorio said the company is in Brazil for the long haul and sees its content as a driver of local culture and economic activity. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix and Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur Announce Cooperation Agreement to Boost Film-TV Tourism in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO – Netflix and Embratur, the Brazilian Tourism Board, announced Friday a cooperation agreement aimed at boosting tourism through Brazilian audiovisual productions, establishing a model which could be used in other countries. Embratur President Marcelo Freixo and Netflix Director of Public Policy for Brazil Mariana Polidorio announced the deal during a panel at Rio2C, Latin America's largest creativity event that is running over May 27 to June 1 in Rio. The panel also counted on Fernanda Souza, host of Netflix hit reality show 'Stranded With My Mother-In-Law.' More from Variety Netflix Showrunners Talk Shop and Compare Notes on the Art of Pitching What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 Anthony Boyle to Play Sam Bankman-Fried Opposite Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's FTX Series 'The Altruists' The partnership marks a bet on the power and settings of Brazilian stories to attract tourists from around the world. Inspired by the success of some of Netflix's biggest plays in countries such as France and Spain, the initiative takes in a promotional video which plays on the tourist potential of settings from productions that have captivated global audiences – such as 'Invisible City,' lensed in the Amazon rainforest, or 'Love Is Blind Brazil,' with seasons shot at destinations such as Trancoso, Bahia, and Bom Jardim da Serra, Santa Catarina, nd 'Sintonia,' highlighting the urban landscapes of São Paulo's outskirts. 'Audiovisual content is a powerful tool and a key asset for tourism promotion. Many people choose their travel destinations based on a movie or series they've watched. Brazilian content and talent are globally recognized for their quality, they carry our cultural identity, and they continue to win hearts all over the world. This partnership is a way to turn the strength of Brazilian stories into real-life connections,' said Freixo said. The partnership also includes the launch of a travel guide featuring itineraries and tourist experiences inspired by top-performing Netflix titles with strong local and global engagement – titles that reflect the main cultural assets Embratur aims to promote. The guide will be released later this year and will highlight the natural and cultural resources promoted by Embratur. 'We are committed to Brazil in the long term. We know that the stories we tell help project the country to the world and have a direct impact on the local economy, Brazilian culture, and tourism — both for domestic and international audiences,' said Polidorio. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘One Piece' Casts Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper; Netflix to Release Season 2 in 2026
'One Piece' Season 2 will set sail on Netflix in 2026 with actor Mikaela Hoover joining the live-action series as the voice of fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper. Hoover ('Beef,' 'Superman,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) also does the facial capture for the little reindeer-human hybrid doctor who will be teaming up with pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his band of Straw Hats. More from Variety Netflix and Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur Announce Cooperation Agreement to Boost Film-TV Tourism in Brazil Netflix Showrunners Talk Shop and Compare Notes on the Art of Pitching What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 Based on Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga and subsequent anime series 'One Piece,' Netflix's live-action series follows Luffy and his crew on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, and become King of the Pirates. Returning 'One Piece' stars from Season 1 include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. Godoy, Mackenyu, Rudd, Romero and Skylar announced the Chopper casting news and planned 2026 launch for 'One Piece's' second season during Netflix's live 'Tudum' special Saturday. Additional cast members for 'One Piece' Season 2 include: Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, Yonda Thomas as Igaram, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Werner Coetser as Dorry, Rigo Sanchez as Dragon, James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, Mark Penwill as Chess, Anton Jeftha as K.M. 'One Piece' executive producers include writres and co-showrunners Matt Owens and Joe Tracz as well as Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements through Tomorrow Studios, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes and former co-showrunner Steven Maeda. The series is made in partnership with 'One Piece' animated series studio Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. See a first look at Tony Tony Chopper in 'One Piece' Season 2 below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Wednesday' Season 2 Clip Reveals Haley Joel Osment as a Doll-Collecting Serial Killer
Fresh foes and woes await Wednesday Addams this August. Netflix released a clip of the first six minutes of 'Wednesday' Season 2 at fan event Tudum on Saturday — which revealed that Haley Joel Osment will be playing a serial killer called the Kansas City Scalper. 'I'm tied up in a serial killer's basement. Who said nightmares don't come true?' Wednesday (Jenna Oretga) says at the beginning of the clip, surrounded by creepy dolls. In voice-over, she goes on to explain that she spent her summer vacation hunting down the Kansas City Scalper. After she confronts him, he restrains her, then shows her a doll he's made to look like her. 'Let me show you some of my own handiwork,' she says before using her psychic abilities to free herself and attack him. More from Variety 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Gets Three-Part Release, Series Finale Set for New Year's Eve 'One Piece' Casts Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper; Netflix to Release Season 2 in 2026 Netflix and Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur Announce Cooperation Agreement to Boost Film-TV Tourism in Brazil Along with Ortega, cast members returning to 'Wednesday' are Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Jamie McShane and Fred Armisen. Season 2 will also feature new series regulars Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter and Noah Taylor. Besides Osment, guest stars are Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O'Connor, Heather Matarazzo and Joonas Suotamo will appear as guest stars. Lady Gaga is also joining the cast. According to Netflix, Gaga plays Rosaline Rotwood — a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday. 'Wednesday' became a massive hit for Netflix when it debuted in November 2022, eventually becoming the streamer's most-watched TV season of all time. Part 1 of Season 2 premieres Aug. 6, followed by Part 2 on Sept. 3. See the beginning of the new season below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
