Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo (TV series)

Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo
GenreComedy
Adventure
Fantasy
Based onMarcelo, Marmelo, Martelo
by Ruth Rocha
Developed byAlice Gomes
Thamires S. Gomes
Eduardo Vaisman
Written byAlice Gomes
Thamires S. Gomes
Eduardo Vaisman
Directed byEduardo Vaisman
Maria Farkas
Antonio Hamburguer (episodes 8, 10–13)
Starring
  • Enzo Rosetti
  • David Martins
  • Rihanna Barbosa
  • Lara Capuzzo
Music byArnaldo Antunes
Opening theme"Marcelo Marmelo Martelo" by Arnaldo Antunes
ComposersDiogo Poças
Leonardo Mendes
Ian Cardoso
Country of originBrazil
Original languagePortuguese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersJuan "JC" Acosta
Federico Cuervo
Fernando Gastón
Jose "Fidji" Viggiano
Maria Angela de Jesus
Tereza Gonzalez
Margarida Ribeiro
Marcia Vinci
Gil Ribeiro
ProducerMarute Viana
Production locationSão Paulo
EditorsLia Kulakauskas
AMC
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesVIS
Coiote
Original release
NetworkParamount+
ReleaseJuly 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)

Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo is a Brazilian television series produced by Paramount+ and collaboration with Coiote, based on the children's book of the same name written by Ruth Rocha. The series premiered on Paramount+ on July 8, 2023, and it also aired on Nickelodeon Brazil.[1]

Plot

The series tells the adventures of a different child, who has his own way of expressing himself, thinking and dressing. His personality and his creativity help him conquer his three best friends from the Caramelo neighborhood: Catapimba, the fastest soccer player; Teresinha, a very organized girl; and Gabriela, who is super smart and has the most powerful kick in the neighborhood. Marcelo, together with his friends, will transform the world in each episode.

Cast

Main

  • Enzo Rosetti as Marcelo Marmelo Martelo
  • David Martins as Catapimba
  • Rihanna Barbosa as Teresinha
  • Lara Capuzzo as Gabriela

Secondary

  • Oscar Filho as João Martelo
  • Priscila Sol as Laura Marmelo
  • Clarinha Jordão as Aninha Marmelo
  • Antoniela Canto as Carminha Tavares
  • Theo Werneck as Seu Manoel
  • Marcia Manfredini as Tia Zuzu
  • Billy Saga as Luiz Claudio
  • Karin Hils as Cristina
  • Alexandre Ogata as Pipoqueiro Nicolau

Production

On October 8, 2020, ViacomCBS International Studios announced the purchase of the audiovisual rights of Marcelo Marmelo Martelo, the most successful book collection by Brazilian writer Ruth Rocha for the international production of a series with youthful children's content, in collaboration with Coiote Producciones Cinematográficas.[2][3] The series runs in São Paulo between March 7th[4] and September 22, 2022.[5] In January 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+.[6]

Broadcast

The series is being shown in Brazil by Paramount+ and Nickelodeon and in the rest of Latin America by Paramount+. It will also be shown in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland.[7] [1]

Episodes

No.Brazilian Portuguese titleOriginal release dateNickelodeon Brazil air date
1"Marcelo Marmelo Martelo"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)July 8, 2023
2"Desfuncionice"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)July 15, 2023
3"Meiossário do Catapimba"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)July 22, 2023
4"Eumesmice"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)July 29, 2023
5"Moitarar"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)August 5, 2023
6"Desinternetizar"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)August 12, 2023
7"Amiguília"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)August 19, 2023
8"Sucolate infinito"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)August 26, 2023
9"Cincatlo do Caramelo"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)September 2, 2023
10"Desazarar"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)September 9, 2023
11"Antitragedário"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)September 16, 2023
12"Criancante do Caramelo"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)September 23, 2023
13"Noitia na Moradeira"July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)September 30, 2023

Awards

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2023 Rose d'Or Best Children's series Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo Nominated [8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Premiere 'Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo' in Brazil". NickaLive. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Viacom adquire direitos audiovisuais de "Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo"" [Viacom acquires audiovisual rights to “Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo”]. Tela Viva (in Brazilian Portuguese). October 6, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "ViacomCBS Acquires AV Rights 'Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo'; To Produce Content Based on Popular Portuguese Book Series for Kids and Youth Audiences Worldwide". NickaLive. October 13, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "Paramount Plus Begins Filming New Brazilian Kids Series 'Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo'". NickaLive. March 7, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Paramount+ conclui gravações de "Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo"" [Paramount+ concludes recording of "Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo"]. TeleViva (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Szalai, Georg (January 31, 2024). "Paramount+ to Remove Some International Originals (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "Elenco de Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo se reúne em painel da VidCon São Paulo". Vírgula (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  8. ^ "Los Rose d'Or Latinos anuncian los nominados de su edición inaugural". Cveintiuno (in Spanish). 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-01-25.