EXCLUSIVE: Director Joachim Hedén (Breaking Surface) is underway in Belgium on shark attack thriller The Last Breath, written by Nick Saltrese (Prayer Before Dawn).
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Warner Bros Discovery left Spain out of its clampdown on European original programs for HBO Max, and has now doubled down on the country by ordering a soccer comedy there.
Production is underway in Madrid on Playing Dirty (Monos con Pistola) The seven-part series comes from Jorge Valdano Sáenz and Pablo Tébar and is based on an idea from Carolina Bang and Álex de la Iglesia, whose drama 30 Coins is one HBO Max Europe’s most high-profile originals. The series is produced by Bang and de la Iglesia’s Pokeepsie Films, which is part of Banijay Iberia.
Playing Dirty follows the life of soccer agent Alberto Martín Ruiz, otherwise known as ‘Beto,’ as he leaves the comfortable life of working at a large soccer agency to go it alone and start his own venture. Navigating between his daily delirious struggle with soccer players and his stressful family life, his only solace is his girlfriend, Sonia. However, just when things start to work, disaster strikes, his biggest client leaves and his girlfriend dumps him.
Hugo Silva (Los Hombres de Paco), Dafne Fernández (Perfectos Desconocidos, Tierra de Lobos), Óscar Casas (Jaguar, Siempre Bruja), Gorka Otxoa (Velvet, Friend Zone), Miguel Ángel Sola (The Minions of Midas, Sola), Kira Miró (Ferpect Crime, La que se Avecina) and Diogo Sales (Game of Thrones) star and Adolfo Martínez (Zona Hostil), Secun de la Rosa and Rodrigo Ruiz-Gallardón will direct the episodes.
Creator Valdano Sáenz said: “Playing Dirty is a dramatic comedy that takes us into the crazy world of elite soccer but looks at the industry around it as opposed to the beautiful game. Specifically, it pokes fun at the hangers-on, sharks, and chaps as reckless as monkey’s holding guns who are desperate to build their lives around
EXCLUSIVE: Director Joachim Hedén (Breaking Surface) is underway in Belgium on shark attack thriller The Last Breath, written by Nick Saltrese (Prayer Before Dawn).
Emiliano De Pablos Seismic shifts in the world’s entertainment industry have thrown a global spotlight on Spain’s film and TV industry as never before. Foreign productions are flocking to Spain, spending €263 million ($266 million) in 2021, double the 2016-19 average, according to a ProFilm study. International inward investment in national productions has also grown on an unprecedented scale. All the big streamers have beached in Spain. Reed Hastings cut the tape on Netflix’s first European Production Hub, in Madrid’s Tres Cantos, in 2019. Viacom Intl. Studios (VIS) EMEA and Asia and AMC Networks Intl. Southern Europe have set up production operations in Spain. Other players — Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and Starzplay — run offices in the country.
Shakira reacted to Rosalía’s sweet words! Recently, the Spanish singer revealed her admiration for the Colombian sensation during a concert in Bogotá. After receiving a gift from one of the attendees with Shakira’s name, the 29-year-old sensation praised her in a now-viral moment.“Since I was a little girl, I have loved this woman,” she began.
Lucy and Tiffany Watson have been spotted soaking up some quality sister time as they jetted out to Barcelona to enjoy the sunshine.The 31 year old brunette beauty and her younger sibling Tiffany, 28, who recently married the love of her life Cameron McGeehan, were seen hitting the beaches of the Spanish destination to enjoy some sunbathing. In one photo, Tiffany could be seen with her blonde mane swept up into a high bun while dressed in a white midi number, which she paired with a crochet beige bag slung over one shoulder alongside a pair of pale green sandals.
Rosalía has revealed her admiration for Colombian sensation Shakira. The Spanish singer recently had a concert in Bogotá and received a gift from one of the attendees.
Tom Segura will continue to bring humor to Netflix viewers as the streaming service has confirmed two new stand-up specials. The comedian who is a NY Times bestselling author, podcast host and actor will host his fifth and sixth comedy special for the streamer with the first slated to premiere in 2023.
Shakira's fans have inundated her social media with positive messages after her ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué was pictured publicly with his new girlfriend over the weekend.MORE: Shakira comforted by her sons in rare photo following surprise split from their fatherGerard, 35, and PR student girlfriend Clara Chia Marti, 23, attended the Summerfest Cerdanya festival in Catalonia together and were pictured kissing and hugging throughout the show.WATCH: Shakira and her sons bring the movesFollowing the release of the images on a Spanish TV programme, fans rushed to Shakira's social media to share their support for the singer.READ: Shakira's epic property portfolio that could land her in trouble – from Barcelona to the BahamasRELATED: All the details on Shakira's controversial Barcelona homeTaking to her Instagram, one follower wrote: "Shakira, no man deserves you," whilst a second remarked: "Cheer up! Not all is lost." The couple dated for 11 years before announcing their separation in June"My Shaki, we'll always be here for you! We love you so much," added a third, and a fourth said: "Shaki, we are here for you."According to our sister publication HOLA!, Shakira will have been left very upset by the new pictures as the former couple reportedly have a non-aggression pact to temporarily maintain discretion in new relationships for the good of their children, Milan, nine, and seven-year-old Sasha.Colombian singer Shakira confirmed the couple's shock split in early June. In a statement, she said: "We regret to confirm that we are parting ways.
Fast food fans can get their hands on a cut-price Big Mac today - if they know about this handy app hack. Usually priced at £3.19, shoppers can save £1.90 with the deal, which takes the iconic burger to just £1.29.
Maisie Smith has reportedly been spotted leaving the same apartment as The Wanted's Max George.The former EastEnders actress, 21, and Max are rumoured to be living together having presently returned from their Greece trip.The stars have remained hushed about their romance but newly emerged snaps showed a Maisie leaving the London pad, which she's said to be sharing with Max. Maisie wore her hair pulled back while sporting a yellow North Face bag paired with jeans a pink jacket and Crocs. Meanwhile, Max, 33, was papped walking his dog without Maisie near the same area.
Naman Ramachandran HBO Max has revealed the first teaser for Max original “García!” (6 x 60′), which will have its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest in September and European premiere at Sitges.Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Santiago García and Luis Bustos, the series is set in a present-day Spain, which is divided and on the brink of political chaos. It follows an inquisitive millennial investigative reporter Antonia (Veki Velilla) who stumbles on a decades-old conspiracy: the existence of a cryogenically frozen super-agent, García (Francisco Ortiz), created in a laboratory in the 1950s by General Franco’s fascist secret services.
A Scots woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted at a tattoo parlour in Ibiza.
Shakira moving back to Miami are fueling. According to sources, the 45-year-old Colombian superstar wants to leave Barcelona behind and start from scratch while living full-time in Miami, as reported by Page Six.Shakira is having a hard time in Spain, besides going through a split and custody battle with Gerard Piqué, the singer is also facing up to eight years in jail for alleged tax fraud, and her dad is going through health issues.According to the publication, Douglas Elliman’s realtor Ana Lourdes Martinez believes Shakira has “refuge” in her waterfront mansion.
COMUNICADO MEDUSA FESTIVALEstamos completamente desolados y consternados ante lo sucedido la pasada madrugada.La…Posted by Medusa Festival on Saturday, August 13, 2022The Guardian reports that as a result of the aforementioned gale, parts of a stage collapsed and were flung into the crowd, killing one attendee and leaving three with “serious trauma injuries”. Regional emergency services confirmed that 14 more had been treated for minor injuries, while a total of 40 people were attended to altogether.See footage from the festival below:Un fallecido y 17 heridos, 9 de ellos graves, en el Medusa festival.