Emiliano De Pablos As Spain moves ever more onto the big-shoot locations industry radar, the Spain Film Commission is experiencing rapid growth of its nationwide network as well as helping to drive the ambitious Spain AVS Hub plan.Following the March 2021 announcement by the Spanish government of the launch of the Spain AVS Hub plan – with a €1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) budget – a Royal Decree in October granted €5 million ($5.3 million) in. direct support to the SFC for actions eligible for subsidy over 2022-24.“From the very beginning of the AVS Hub plan, the SFC figured as the only truly specialized part of the audiovisual sector – along with a broad spectrum of public departments – that could be instrumental in applying the plan,” said SFC general manager Teresa Azcona.
HBO Max to Launch Hit Spanish Improv Comedy Show ‘Nadie Sabe Nada’ as Max Original (EXCLUSIVE)
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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIn a milestone move, HBO Max will bow on June 18 in Spain and Latin America a weekly Max Original TV format version of “Nadie Sabe Nada” (“Nobody Knows Anything”), a hit comedy improv format starring Andreu Buenafuente and Berto Romero, two of Spain’s best known and admired figures on its late-night talk show scene.HBO Max has previously announced the adaptation of the reality dating competition and Max Original “FBoy Island” in Spain, Netherlands and Sweden. But “Nadie Sabe Nada” will be its first Spanish Max Original entertainment show to premiere in Spain.Buenafuente broke out in Spain bowing in 2005 on broadcast network Antena 3 the David Letterman-ish “Buenafuente,” a late night talk show which gently-ribbed some of Spain’s still sacred cows after 28 years of democracy.
“Nadie Sabe Nada” maintains Buenafuente’s hallmark bemusement and keen sense of irony, but simply has Buenafuente and Romero sitting at a table where they chat before a live audience about anything which comes to mind or respond to emails and Twitter messages. Romero tends to be the more effervescent, Buenafuente erupts into comedic riffs when he gets a bee in his bonnet. “Nadie Sabe Nada” was first launched in 2013 as a radio program on Cadena SER, Spain’s top radio network and a traditional bastion of liberal values.
It has also yielded a podcast and a YouTube version. All these other platforms for “Nadie Sabe Nada” will be maintained, HBO Max announced Friday.“It’s like if you cook a 30-year career in a frying pan, reducing it with the heat and Berto Romero and I are the chefs.
The remaining tasty reduction is ‘Nadie Sabe Nada,’” said Buenafuente.“‘Nadie Sabe Nada’ is a protected space. A sort of
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Icona Pop revamp Ultra Naté’s ‘Free’ for song’s 25th anniversary
Icona Pop and Ultra Naté have joined forces to revamp the latter’s classic dance anthem ‘Free’ for the song’s 25th anniversary – listen to ‘You’re Free’ below.Released on March 31, 1997, the house-influenced club staple has been given a makeover by Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, who used to play the original cut in their DJ sets before forming Icona Pop.“It is the ultimate expression of what we want Icona Pop to represent; freedom to be whoever you want to be, live life to the fullest, and have fun,” Icona Pop said in a statement (via Rolling Stone).“At first it was intimidating when we started to play around with the idea of making a new version, but it felt natural and really came together when Ultra Naté said she wanted to collaborate on our version. We are beyond honoured.”Referring to Ulta Naté as a “legend”, the duo added: “We hope that we have done it justice.”Listen to ‘You’re Free’ below:Ultra Naté shared her excitement about working with the Swedish duo on the reworking of her song, explaining that she “immediately felt good” with Icona Pop’s approach to the club classic.
Nancy Grace’s ‘Bloodline Detectives’ Set For Season Three (Exclusive); Gillian Anderson, Jessica Chastain, Sylvester Stallone Head To London For Paramount+ Launch; Scorpion Sales – Global Briefs
Nancy Grace’s ‘Bloodline Detectives’ Set For Season Three
Genesius Plots TV Debut With ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘The Messenger’; Develops Katy Brand Projects; Sets ‘Leo Grande’ Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Naman Ramachandran U.K. independent production company Genesius Pictures is debuting in the television space with a brace of projects, complementing its robust film slate.“Shetland” writer David Kane is developing “The Messenger,” a series based on author Anne Zouroudi’s bestselling Greek Detective novels. Genesius has also optioned the rights for Neil Jordan’s seminal 1986 film “Mona Lisa,” starring Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson and Michael Caine.
‘Batman Azteca’: HBO Max Orders Animated Feature Set In Mexico
Batman is heading to Mexico.
Batman Comes to Aztec Mexico in Animated Film for HBO Max Latin America (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Marie de la Fuente HBO Max Latin America has unveiled a new take on the Dark Knight in the upcoming animation feature “Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios” (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires”) in the first ever collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation, Particular Crowd, Mexico’s Anima and “Book of Life” producer Chatrone.
One Liners: Swae Lee & Diplo, The O2, Doja Cat, more
APPOINTMENTSThe O2 in London has hired Robbie Balfour as Marketing Director. “It’s a big year for The O2 as we celebrate fifteen years of the venue, and we’re THRILLED to welcome Robbie to the team to help drive our iconic brand forward into the next phase”, says General Manager Steve Sayer.Apple Music has hired Juan Paz as Global Head Of Latin Music Business.
Nadia Ferreira hangs out with Salma Hayek at Marc Anthony’s concert
Nadia Ferreira is accompanying Marc Anthony on his European “Pa’lla voy” tour. The former Miss Universe shared snippets of her fiance’s most recent concert in London, where the tour kicked off.
Roku Channel Launches Free Hispanic Streaming Hub Espacio Latino
Roku is launching Espacio Latino, a free streaming hub for Hispanic programming, on the Roku Channel.
Roku Launches Espacio Latino, a Spanish-Language Hub With Hundreds of Hours of Free Content
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAtención, teleadictos!Roku has unwrapped Espacio Latino, a new destination for U.S. Spanish-speaking audiences, which aggregates hundreds of hours of free programming on the Roku Channel.For the launch of Espacio Latino, Roku has inked deals with several new partners: NBCUniversal’s Telemundo, Hemisphere Media Group, Cisneros Media, Eurochannel, Weather Channel en Español and Canela.TV.
Marc Anthony’s kids are spending time with Nadia Ferreira
Nadia Ferreira and Marc Anthony are spending more and more time together. A few hours ago, a video appeared on social media, showing Marc and his two sons accompanied by Nadia and Ricky Montaner.The video was shared on Mau & Ricky’s social media, and it shows Ricky showing off his new song, “Llorar y llorar” to Marc.
Charades Strikes Deals on ‘Forever Young,’ Valeria Bruni Tedeschi’s Cannes Competition Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentParis-based sales company Charades has closed a raft of deals on “Forever Young,” Valeria Bruni Tedeschi’s film which competed at Cannes and earned a warm critical welcome. “Forever Young” opens at the end of the 1980s in Paris and follows a young troupe of comedians who have just have been admitted to Les Amandiers, the prestigious theater school headed by Patrice Chéreau. Bruni Tedeschi wrote the script alongside Agnès De Sacy and regular collaborator Noémie Lvovsky.
Brits stuck in long queues at Spanish airports - as EU travellers fly through arrivals
On top of facing travel chaos at several airports in the UK, British tourists are also facing long queues when they arrive at their destination. According to complaints on social media, some travellers have had to wait up to three hours to get through passport control in Spain.
Country by country list of power adaptors you'll need to buy for your holiday
It can be a real pain when you turn up to your hotel room just to find you can't charge your phone, laptop or toothbrush because you forgot to pack the correct plug adapter. To help you avoid this annoyance, we've made a list of every country and the type of plug needed so you won't be caught out again.
Sofia Vergara, 49, poses in leopard-print swimsuit on Instagram: 'Getting ready for summer'
Sofia Vergara is getting ready for summer. Vergara, 49, posed in a leopard-print Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit on Instagram over the weekend. "Finally the weekend!!" the "Modern Family" actress captioned a set of photos before adding the Spanish word for lovely sunshine, "Solecito." She continued with the hashtag, "#GettingReadyForSummer." Sofia Vergara is getting ready for summer. Vergara, 49, posed in a leopard-print Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit on Instagram over the weekend.
Sofia Vergara wows in poolside photos and fans all notice the same thing
Sofia Vergara sure knows how to set temperatures rising! The star is enjoying some time in the sun, and couldn't resist inviting fans along on her relaxing day off.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress stunned her followers with jaw-dropping, poolside pictures that had everyone rushing to the comments to compliment her.Sofia posed up a storm in a leopard bathing suit by Dolce & Gabbana featuring an ultra high side cut and plunging back.WATCH: Sofia shares video of herself as a teenager and fans are speechlessMORE: Sofia Vergara models her own lingerie line in sizzling new photoShe let her chic suit and impressive physique take up all of the attention, opting for natural make-up and oversized black sunglasses on her face, with her dirty blonde hair straightened and perfectly tousled.She captioned the impressive shots with: "Finally the weekend!! Solecito," which is the diminutive for "sun" in Spanish. She also added: "Getting ready for summer," which is definitely evident!Her fellow Modern Family co-star, Sarah Hyland, was one of the first to comment, writing: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!??"Sofia is definitely ready for summerCompliments from fans weren't so far behind, flooding the comment section with: "Excuse me how are you always so stunning," and: "The most beautiful woman," as well as, "At a loss for words."MORE: Sofia Vergara stuns in figure-hugging dress for America's Got Talent auditionsMORE: Sofia Vergara shares backstage selfie as she teases America's Got Talent returnAmong the flood of compliments and heart and fire emojis galore, other fans couldn't help but bring up what a perfect fit she is for the role of Evelyn Hugo.