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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentWarnerMedia Latin America has unveiled its first two original Latin American productions for HBO Max: Argentine freestyle battle series “Días de Gallos” and Mexico’s “Bunker,” billed as a half-hour acid comedy.The series, both in production and made exclusively for HBO Max, were revealed on Friday, just a day after WarnerMedia announced that HBO Max will roll out in late June in 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean as the premium

HBO Max is set to launch in Latin America and the Caribbean in late June 2021. WarnerMedia's streaming platform, which launched in the U.S.

Naman Ramachandran WarnerMedia’s streamer HBO Max is set to launch across 39 Latin American and Caribbean territories in June.Following this launch, the existing HBO-branded streaming services in Europe — the Nordics, Spain, Central Europe and Portugal — are scheduled to be upgraded to HBO Max later this year.The service will be available via a new HBO Max app.

WarnerMedia plans to light up streaming service HBO Max in 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean in late June, marking the first international presence for the streaming service.

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Anna Marie de la Fuente Particular Crowd, the fledgling U.S.-based film division from WarnerMedia’s Turner Latin America, has nabbed all Latin American rights to Argentine filmmaker Marcos Carnevale’s latest film, the dramedy “El Cuartito.”Shot and produced entirely in Puerto Rico, “El Cuartito” refers to the security screening room that five Latinos are confined in when they run afoul of U.S. immigration authorities at Puerto Rico’s San Juan airport.

In this virtual era, it goes without saying that much of the communal aspect of a film festival has evaporated. Strangers don’t compare notes waiting inline or with their neighbor before a film begins.

Jamie Lang Argentine-born Brazil-based director Hector Babenco wasted little time making his mark on the world of cinema.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Argentine multi-hyphenate Ana Katz, who’s worked in both theater and film, premieres her sixth feature, “The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet,” at Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition section.

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Jamie Lang WarnerMedia has announced the leadership teams for HBO Max Latin America and HBO Max EMEA ahead of the streaming platform’s rollout across the territories, planned for later this year.In their new roles, Sulebakk and Duran will handle upgrading current HBO streaming services in existing markets as well as expansion into new territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.Christina Sulebakk will take the reins as general manager of HBO Max Europe, Middle East and

President Donald Trump exited the White House this morning on a red carpet, boarding Marine One to Joint Base Andrews where he took Air Force One to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, his final use of the presidential aircraft permitted only because he bucked tradition by leaving town before the inauguration of the incoming president.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Sony Pictures International Productions has picked up the German remake rights to two comedy titles from FilmSharks International subsidiary, The Remake Company: Argentine family comedy “Ten Days Without Mom” and Brazil’s risqué romp, “Upside Down.”“High concept family-driven and erotic comedies are the hottest trending genres for holiday and summer releases in cinemas and on streaming platforms,” said FilmSharks’ Guido Rud who pointed out that the Spanish and Italian

WarnerMedia announced Tuesday that Luis Duran is joining the company in February as General Manager for HBO Max Latin America. He will report to Johannes Larcher, Head of HBO Max International and will be responsible for the rollout and management of WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer play, HBO Max, in Latin America. That service is expected to launch later this year.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorViacomCBS has set March 4 as the launch date for Paramount Plus, the company’s effort to join the direct-to-consumer streaming revolution alongside its larger rivals.The subscription service will debut on that date in the U.S. and Latin America.

Annika Pham A national hero at the 2018 soccer World Cup 2018 after famously blocking a penalty shot from Argentine star Lionel Messi, Icelandic-born professional goalkeeper and filmmaker Hannes Þór Halldórsson is poised for another daunting challenge – pitching his first feature as a director, “Cop Secret,” at Sweden’s Göteborg Nordic Film Market.Picked by Göteborg head of industry Cia Edström as one of 16 works in progress’ discoveries to watch, the Icelandic action drama is based on an

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutIf you're not feeling great today - you're probably not alone.Today, the first day of the third week of January, marks Blue Monday - commonly known to be the most depressing day of the year.On an average year, Blue Monday occurs around the time when it's freezing cold, the novelty of the festive season has worn off and our optimism for the new year is long gone.But under the strict and