A Caverna Encantada

A Caverna Encantada
Genre
Created byÍris Abravanel
Based onA Little Princess and The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Written by
    • Andreza Porto
    • Denise Barbosa
    • Fany Higuera
    • Gustavo Braga
    • Luiz Felipe Pereira Santos
Directed byRica Mantoanelli
Starring
List
Opening theme"A Caverna Encantada (Jesus bleibet meine Freude)", by Ana Castela[1][2]
Ending theme"A Caverna Encantada (Jesus bleibet meine Freude)", Instrumental
ComposerSalomão Franck
Country of originBrazil
Original languagePortuguese
Production
Executive producerLívia Vital
Producer
    • Fernanda Marques
    • Gabriel Gordinho
    • Gabriele Costa de Piedade
    • Larissa Monteiro
    • Bruna Rafaela
    • Nicolas Vital
    • Nathália Lima
    • Rodnei dos Santos Marques
    • Thiago Pinheiro
    • Vinícius Daneluz
Production locationsOsasco, São Paulo
Januária, Minas Gerais
Itacarambi, Minas Gerais
Editor
    • Andréia Bernardo
    • Aquiléia Nobre
    • Clayton Vianna
    • Hermenegildo R. Junior
    • Renata Miranda
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45 minutes
Original release
NetworkSBT
Release29 July 2024 (2024-07-29) –
present

A Caverna Encantada is a Brazilian children's telenovela created by Íris Abravanel, and broadcast by SBT premiered on July 29, 2024. It is an adaptation of the books A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.[3]

Plot

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The plot tells the story of Anna, a 7-year-old girl, daughter of doctor and missionary Paulo. Her father receives a call for a dangerous mission and, unfortunately, Anna will not be able to accompany him. Paulo leaves his daughter Anna at a boarding school in the interior of São Paulo, where the girl will live with very different children. The father promises to return on his daughter's birthday, but mysteriously, he does not return. Anna decides to investigate the reasons behind her father's disappearance and ends up discovering some interesting things about her past.[4][5]

Cast

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Actor Character
Mel Summers Anna Salvatore
Isabela Souza Pilar
Miguel Coelho Gabriel
Juju Penido Lavínia Elizabeth Albuquerque
Gabriel Avellar Felipe Ribeiro (Pê de Peste)
Theo Radicchi Rui
Wallentina Bomfim Manuela Bellini (Manu)
Clarice Niskier Diretora Norma Alencar
Pamella Machado Elisa
Rosi Campos Shirley Ramos
Magali Biff Wanda Ramos
Phil Miler Goma Berh
Luíza Tomé Dalete Alves
Andrey Lopes César
Thay Bergamim Betina
Giulia Nassa Cristina
Bernardo Schroeder Lucas
Sofia Fornazari Flora
Manu Bistene Isadora Ramos
Milena Ramos Maria Eduarda
Juju Teófilo Nina
Mari Yumi Jane Martins
Diego Laumar Moisés Alves
Lucca Almeida Pedro Cabral
Bernardo Prado Benjamin Cabral
Arthur Kohl Juscelino
Ariane Souza Fátima
Henrique Sganzerla Thomas
Victor Lima Rubens (Binho)
Gui Tavares André Ávelar
Théo Werneck Tonico
Puppet
Actor Character
Fernando Gomes Moleza, the sloth backpack
Neusa de Souza Sadia, the snake
André Milano Dôdo, the bat
Special appearances
Actor Character
Elam Lima Paulo Salvatore (Dr. Paulo)[6]
André Ramiro Matheus
Lis Luciddi Telma Gaspar
Débora Duarte Dona Clélia[7]
Ana Castela Herself[8]
Nilton Bicudo Chicleto de Souza Grudento[9]
Marcos Pasquim Dom Pedro I

Production

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In September 2023, it was reported that SBT intended to readapt the work Meu Pé de Laranja Lima, which would be the fourth version of the aforementioned book.[10] In addition to the Brazilian text, another work that had entered the broadcaster's radar was the Argentine soap opera Patito feo, which would gain a remake in 2020 to replace As Aventuras de Poliana, but was suspended due to the broadcaster's budget cuts, which were not going through a good financial moment when it began production in the second half of 2019, with the situation being aggravated by the COVID-19 Pandemic the following year.[11] The plot also had similarities to the aforementioned title and was poorly regarded internally due to the scandal caused by actor Juan Darthés, who was arrested for sexual abuse in 2019 after complaints from former castmates.[12]

However, the channel ended up internally discarding the remake of Meu Pé de Laranja Lima and then studied creating a remake of El diario de Daniela, a Mexican soap opera shown in the years 2000 and 2007.[13] The plot was even confirmed by journalist Leão Lobo on December 23, 2023.[14] However, SBT decided to readapt the book The Secret Garden.[15]

In addition to the title of the book itself, the following provisional names were used: Pequenos Gigantes, Enfrentando Gigantes, Anna e os Gigantes e Anna e os Pequenos Gigantes.[16][17] On March 11, 2024, SBT made the title A Caverna Encantada official.[18]

The first teaser aired on May 26 during the commercial break of Domingo Legal [pt].[19]

Casting

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The first names announced for the soap opera were Carla Diaz, Joaquim Lopes and Regina Duarte.[20] However, only the first two auditioned for the work, while the third had her hiring discarded by the broadcaster, despite the same having made some attempts through invitations, but without success.[21][22]

Carla Diaz competed for the role of the adult protagonist alongside Anajú Dorigon, but the main role ended up going to Isabela Souza, who was confirmed in the cast along with Miguel Coelho.[23][24]

To play the child protagonist, SBT bet on newcomer Mel Summers.[25] The general cast was officialized on March 11, 2024, which also confirmed veterans Rosi Campos and Luíza Tomé, marking Rosi's return to the broadcaster after 34 years of her role in Brasileiras e Brasileiros, while Tomé made her debut on the channel.[3] Other veterans confirmed in the plot were Clarice Niskier, whose last work in soap operas was in Carinha de Anjo, Phil Miler, who had been absent from the genre since Os Ricos Também Choram [pt], Arthur Kohl who returned to SBT after having participated in the special Mansão Bem Assombrada [pt] and Magali Biff who returned to the channel after having made special appearances in Patrulha Salvadora and A Garota da Moto.[18]

In addition to Mel Summers and a good part of the children's cast, the singers Giulia Nassa and Théo Werneck also made their debut in soap operas, after both had experience in such productions, acting in series and television programs.[18]

Filming

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Filming began on April 1, 2024. Some external scenes were filmed at the Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park in the city of Januária, in Minas Gerais. In addition, the São Francisco River and the city of Itacarambi also served as a setting for the plot.[26]

Broadcast

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The soap opera inaugurates a new format in SBT's plots, being based on television series, already explored previously in the second adaptation of Chiquititas, but being divided into four seasons with 55 chapters, representing a season of the year in each phase of mourning of the protagonist Anna. The difference is that there are no breaks during the broadcast of the plot.[27]

The plot is also being made available on Disney+, but adopting a different strategy from its predecessor when it was available on Prime Video, posting the chapter right after it is broadcast on TV.[28]

Between August 5 and 7, 2024, the soap opera had its chapters rerun from the previous week in the 18:30 (BR) pm to 19:45 (BR) pm time slot, but only shown in some locations that do not show local programming.[29] However, due to low ratings, the rerun was taken off the air on the 8th, being replaced by Tá na Hora [pt] after it returned to occupy the time slot.[30]

References

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  2. ^ "Música sobre Jesus Cristo será o tema de abertura da próxima novela do SBT, cantado por Ana Castela". Brasil Scenes. June 9, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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  4. ^ Folhapress (March 3, 2024). "'A Caverna Encantada' será a próxima novela do SBT". Acessa.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  5. ^ igorsilveira (March 11, 2024). "Juju Teófilo assina com SBT para novela "A Caverna Encantada"". Portal GCMAIS (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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  7. ^ "Marina Ruy Barbosa não é mais artista exclusiva da Globo". R7 Entretenimento (in Brazilian Portuguese). May 28, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Scenes, Brasil (June 7, 2024). "Ana Castela releva que participará da próxima novela infantil do SBT". BrasilScenes (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Saiba o que vai rolar nesta terça-feira em A Caverna Encantada". ESTRELANDO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Terra, Dyego (October 4, 2023). "Quarta versão: remake pode suceder novela que fracassou no SBT". TV História – De A a Z, tudo sobre TV (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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  12. ^ "Entenda os motivos que fizeram o SBT engavetar o projeto da novela Patinho Feio". observatoriodatv.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  13. ^ TV, Redação Observatório da (October 29, 2024). "O Diário de Daniela pode ser a próxima novela infantil produzida pelo SBT | O TEMPO". www.otempo.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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  15. ^ "SBT começa testes com crianças para nova novela baseada em clássico infantil - 24/12/2023 - Televisão - F5". f5.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  16. ^ Famosos, Redação Observatório dos (February 7, 2024). "SBT define detalhes da protagonista da novela substituta de 'A Infância de Romeu e Julieta' | O TEMPO". www.otempo.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Próxima novela do SBT promete juntar uma combinação de sucessos". R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). February 24, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c pipocamoderna. "SBT anuncia elenco de "A Caverna Encantada", sua próxima novela infantil". www.terra.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  19. ^ Dia, O. (May 26, 2024). "Assista ao teaser de 'A Caverna Encantada', próxima novela do SBT | Televisão". O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Regina Duarte e Carla Diaz estão no elenco de nova novela do SBT". www.correiobraziliense.com.br. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  21. ^ Pazin, Arthur (February 19, 2024). "SBT esclarece contratação de Carla Diaz e Joaquim Lopes e abre o jogo sobre Regina Duarte". Contigo! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "Joaquim Lopes abre o jogo sobre convite para novela no SBT: "Fui bem recebido"". Natelinha (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 12, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  23. ^ REDAÇÃO (February 21, 2024). "Carla Diaz e Anaju Dorigon disputam papel de protagonista em novela do SBT". Notícias da TV (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  24. ^ "'A Rainha da Pérsia' já tem data para início de gravações no Brasil". R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 8, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  25. ^ "Exclusivo! SBT define atriz protagonista de sua próxima novela; saiba quem é". www.brasilscenes.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "SBT grava em Minas Gerais primeiros capítulos de "A Caverna Encantada"". R7 Entretenimento (in Brazilian Portuguese). June 16, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  27. ^ "'A Caverna Encantada': novela do SBT será exibida no Disney+ e tem quatro temporadas confirmadas". Quem (in Brazilian Portuguese). July 23, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  28. ^ Civalli, Luigi (July 23, 2024). "'Caverna Encantada', do SBT, vai ser exibida no Disney+ e terá quatro temporadas". OFuxico (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  29. ^ Oliveira, Gabriel de (August 2, 2024). "SBT muda tudo, reinicia A Caverna Encantada e sacrifica Tá na Hora e SBT Brasil". TV Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  30. ^ "SBT cancela reprise de A Caverna Encantada após fracasso em 3 dias". Natelinha (in Brazilian Portuguese). August 8, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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