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Parox (“Invisible Heroes”), partnered by Spain’s Mediterráneo Media Entertainment and Argentina’s Aleph, Mente Colectiva and HD Argentina. A character focused chronicle of Allende’s three years in government before Pinochet’s 1973 military coup, the series has been acquired for broadcast by Chile’s TVN, RTVE in Spain and HD Argentina and Onza Distribution for international. For eight years, growth on the Ibero-American TV scene has been driven by global streamers.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Argentina ‘s Pampa Films and Lungo Films are teaming up with U.S.-based Bravura Media to produce a series based on the novel “Fordlandia, a Dark Paradise” by Argentine scribe, Eduardo Sguiglia. The series project, titled “Fordlandia,” is among the 10 series pitches to be presented at this week’s Iberseries & Platino Industria’s Co-Production and Financing Forum in Madrid.

Michelle Obama is continuing to enjoy her year. The former First Lady was photographed enjoying herself in Italy, accompanied by friends Steven Spielberg,Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. The three were photographed aboard Spielberg’s yacht and were also seen snorkeling in Portofino.

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a rallying cry to his teammates after netting an 87th-minute winner in Al-Nassr's 2-1 win over Al-Ta'ee on Friday evening.

Holly Jones Barcelona-born director Sara Gutiérrez Galve is following up her 2018 Malaga award-winning debut effort, “Yo La Busco,” with forthcoming dramedy “Mala Gent” (“Bad People”), a wry depiction of the disparate stories of three protagonists living in the town of Gironès, who attend the same wedding. Among five projects selected at Madrid’s 5th ECAM Incubator, the project follows each of its leads 10 days prior to the nuptials as they navigate their inner turmoil, all eventually forced to grin and bear the festivities, their lives intersecting momentarily throughout.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “Telefónica has been leading by innovation,” says Omdia’s María Rua Aguete of Movistar Plus’ parent, one of Europe’s biggest telecoms. In June, Telefónica launched the Experience Design Lab, a Madrid-based innovation center that includes a gaming room with the latest AR and VR technology and games. Its LaCabina, a permanent exhibition, allows visitors to experience first hand latest advances in 5G, IoT, big data, cloud, edge, AI and cyber security.

Holly Jones Following introspective shorts “Grietas” and “Solos,” Canarian director Alberto Gross Molo recalls his turbulent childhood in his upcoming debut feature “Catorce de Marzo,” a searing look at divorce through the lens of children placed unjustly in the middle. Selected to participate at Madrid’s 5th ECAM Incubator, the narrative dives into the delicate minds of two siblings forced to determine their fate by choosing between parents, a fraught decision that could further divide their family. Written by Gross alongside Tomàs Bayo Encontra, Laura Egidos Plaja and Albert Aynés Clapés of Contraria Media and David Aymerich of Ayhe Productions produce the project.

Matty Healy has announced that The 1975 will be going on an “indefinite hiatus” from live shows after their current tour ends.The frontman shared the news at this week’s show at the Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, California.Towards the end of their set and just before they performed the track ‘Sex’, Healy made the announcement.“It’s wonderful you’re all here,” he told the crowd. “After this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so it’s wonderful to have you guys with us tonight.

Michelle Obama looked stunning in a recent outing in Germany, a stop that comes after a summer spent gallivating in Europe. On Monday night, she was photographed leaving a restaurant called Käfer Feinkostladen wearing a floral dress and some stunning boot, the perfect fall and transition out of summer look. Malia Obama returns to Los Angeles from NYC and hits the gymMalia Obama giggles with a friend while wearing the perfect fall lookMichelle Obama’s most memorable and uplifting TV cameosMichelle’s outfit was made up of a floral dress and some black leather knee length boots.

Manchester United are ready to "listen to offers" for ousted forward Jadon Sancho - according to reports.

Madonna‘s daughter Lourdes Leon played a live set at a festival in Spain last weekend – check out the footage below.The 26-year-old musician, dancer and model, who is Madonna’s eldest child, performed under her stage name Lolahol at the Brava Madrid Music Festival at IFEMA on Saturday (September 23).According to reports, the slot marked the singer’s first major performance. She led two other dancers in a song and dance routine and was backed by a DJ at the event.

Callum McLennan Film Factory Entertainment has swooped on international sales rights to “Marco,” the next film from Basque filmmaking trio Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño and Jose Mari Goenaga. Their latest follows a high caliber run consisting of 2014 San Sebastian competition player “Flowers,” 2017’s San Sebastian Special Jury Prize winner “Giant,” and lockdown hit “The Endless Trench” which secured their second Oscar entry for Spain. Shooting is scheduled to begin in October.“‘Marco’ will be a beautiful film and it perfectly suits our slate of quality films with commercial potential,” Film Factory’s Vicente Canales told Variety.

Emiliano De Pablos European production-distribution giant Studiocanal is teaming with Spain’s Mr. Fields and Friends and Bambú, both led by producer Ramón Campos, on dramatic comedy “Rondallas,” written-directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo (“BlueDarkAlmostBlack,” “Cousinhood,” “Seventeen”).

Yard Act have confirmed details of a huge UK and European tour to take place in 2024 – see the dates below and buy tickets here.The Leeds band returned this summer with new single ‘The Trench Coat Museum’ and promises of a follow-up to their Mercury Prize-nominated 2022 debut album ‘The Overload’.The new tour will begin in March next year with 11 UK and Irish dates ending at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith.Then, they will head to the continent for a series of gigs that begin in Nantes on April 4 and wrap up on April 28 in Brussels.Pre-sale tickets for the tour will go on sale here from 10am BST on Wednesday (September 27), with a general sale beginning at the same time on Friday (September 29).Buy your tickets here and see the full list of Yard Act tour dates below.MARCH 202413 – Norwich, UEA14 – Nottingham, Rock City15 – Glasgow, O2 Academy16 – Manchester, O2 Apollo17 – Newcastle, Northumbria University19 – Belfast, Mandela Hall20 – Dublin, Vicar Street22 – Liverpool, Invisible Wind Factory23 – Bristol, O2 Academy25 – Brighton, Dome27 – London, Eventim ApolloAPRIL 20244 – Nantes, Stereolux5 – Paris, Cabaret Sauvage6 – Bordeaux, Rock School Barbey8 – Lisbon, Lav9 – Madrid, Mon11 – Barcelona, La 212 – Lyon, Le Transbordeur13 – Bologna, Locomotiv Club14 – Milan, Santeria Toscana 3116 – Zurich, Mascotte17 – Munich, Muffathalle18 – Berlin, Festsaal Kreuzberg20 – Stockholm, Slaktkyrkan24 – Hamburg, Uebel & Gefährlich25 – Amsterdam, Paradiso26 – Nijmegen, Doornrosie27 – Cologne, Kantine28 – Brussels, Les Nuits BotaniqueYard Act spoke about their second album in an interview with NME earlier this year, with frontman James Smith saying it concerns “getting everything you ever wanted and realising that the misery and

Anna Marie de la Fuente Spain’s Onza Distribution, with offices in Madrid and Miami, has seized international rights to mini-series “Allende, the Thousand Days,” released this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Chile’s first socialist president, Salvador Allende, and sadly, the military coup that kickstarted general Augusto Pinochet’s brutal regime. Lead produced by Chile’s Parox (“Invisible Heroes,” “The Substitute”), in collaboration with Mediterraneo Media Entertainment, Aleph Media, 1010 Mente Colectiva and HD Argentina, the mini-series premiered Sept.

Anna Marie de la Fuente “Yo no moriré de amor,” the feature debut of theatre actress Marta Matute, among the five titles selected by the Madrid Film School’s ECAM incubator program, has been boarded by Elastica Films, whose credits include Berlinale Golden Bear prize winner “Alcarràs” and “Creatura,” Elena Martin’s best European film winner at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. The family drama is lead produced by José Esteban Alenda and César Esteban Alenda’s Solita Films, which saw their first international co-production, “El despertar de las hormigas,” by Costa Rican Antonella Sudasassi, world premiere at Berlinale’s Forum and become the first Central American film to be nominated for a Spanish Goya.

Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon has announced the dates and venues for her upcoming 2023 North American tour.Hyoyeon, who releases solo music under the moniker DJ Hyo, has revealed that she will tour both the United States and Canada starting from next month.The Girls’ Generation singer’s upcoming 2023 tour will kick off on October 14 in Chicago, before heading up to the Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto.Thereafter, Hyoyeon will play four shows in the US – San Francisco, Boston, New York and Maidson – across the rest of October, before heading back up north to Vancouver in Canada in early-November.According to the K-pop idol’s Instagram post, more dates for her upcoming 2023 North America tour will be revealed soon. Tickets for the announced dates are on sale now via the official websites of the respective event spaces.OCTOBER14: Chicago, Illinois, Sound-Bar Chicago16: Montreal, Quebec, Club Soda18: Toronto, Ontario, The Phoenix Concert Theatre20: San Francisco, California, Temple Nightclub21: Boston, Massachusetts, Royale Boston27: New York, New York, Webster Hall28: Maidson, Wisconsin, Maidson LiquidNOVEMBER02: Vancouver, British Columbia, Harbour Event & Convention CentreA post shared by 소녀시대 (@girlsgeneration)In other touring news, K-pop boyband ONEUS have announced the Europe dates for their 2023 ‘La Dolce Vita’ world tour.

Love Island star Lana Jenkins was seen working at her old job as a makeup artist just six months after she made it to the final of the winter series of the ITV2 dating show.The reality star took to social media and shared a picture where she was working backstage on the new Netflix show Accused, which follows a young man who is tasked with surviving the night as an online witch-hunt arrives at his door. Lana was seen in one behind-the-scenes snap applying the finishing touches to actor Chaneil Kular’s makeup, and in another snap, she flashed a big smile to the camera with Chaneil covered in fake blood next to her.

Anna Marie de la Fuente As one of five intriguing titles selected by the Madrid Film School’s ECAM Incubator, now on its sixth year, Charli Bujosa Cortés’ feature debut “¿Es usted secuestrable?” (“Are You Kidnappable?”) offers a hybrid of sorts. He describes it as non-binary, just like him.

Lourdes Leon looked stunning in an event in Madrid. Last night, Leon was photographed on the red carpet of Vogue’s Fashion Night Out while wearing a striking sheer dress. Lourdes Leon steals the spotlight at Victoria’s Secret event in a bold see-through mini-dressLourdes Leon shares sweet birthday tribute to mom Madonna amid recovery from health scareLourdes Leon poses with chains and leather in jaw-dropping new campaignPhotos show Leon in a trasluscent dress with black and white stripes.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent SAN SEBASTIAN — In a first big deal to be announced during this year’s San Sebastian Festival, Madrid-based The Mediapro Studio, one of Europe’s biggest independent and international creation-production-distribution powerhouses, has acquired Cimarrón, the Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico-based production house and services company. Of “highly significant value,” TMS said Friday, the deal looks set to consolidate TMS’ presence in Latin America and beyond.

ONEUS have announced their upcoming 2023 ‘La Dolce Vita’ world tour, with new details for the Europe leg.ONEUS’ newly announced 2023 ‘La Dolce Vita’ world tour will kick off this November with a six-show tour across Europe. It will start in Tilburg, Netherlands on November 2, before heading to Poland, Spain and moreIn mid-November, the boyband will also play shows in Germany, France and Denmark.

Sasha Obama knows how important it is to practice self-care. The 22-year-old was recently spotted leaving a luxury day spa in Los Angeles, looking fresh and relaxed. The makeup-free, former first daughter looked radiant after spending over 3 hours at the Burke Williams spa in Los Angeles.Sasha was rocking what looked like a fresh set of nails from the spa.

Lana Del Rey, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen and Maggie Rogers headline the weekend.Other acts such as Lizzy McAlpine, Tegan and Sara, Fletcher, Alex G, Peach Pit, Mt. Joy, NME cover star Hemlocke Springs and more will be performing at the fest throughout both days.

Manchester United are keeping a keen eye on Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnbary, according to reports.

Malia Obama is living her best life in New York City and looks as happy as can be. The 25-year-old former First Daughter was photographed while walking through the busy city on Wednesday with a friend.Her friend took her adorable French bulldog along on the adventure. The girls looked to be laughing, while she held a dog bag, proving she’s a responsible pup owner who cleans up after her pet.Malia, who recently wore the same shirt as Dua Lipa, was all smiles while wearing a casual and effortlessly cool look: a white sleeveless top, black trousers, and matching boots.Elizabeth Holmes and ‘RHOSLC’ star Jen Shah become friends in prison: ‘They have bonded’Taylor Swift’s new love: Who is Travis Kelce?Michelle Obama continues her denim trend while in MadridThe daughters of Barack and Michelle Obama moved in together in Los Angeles, but Malia has been spending time in NYC lately.

IDLES have shared details of an upcoming European tour, set to take place in Spring 2024.The British indie band announced the update on their social media pages this morning (September 18), confirming that they will be headed to Europe soon for a run of live tour dates.“We are coming to Europe, a place that brought us up with beauty and vigour. We promise to return the favour, show after show after show,” the band wrote in the caption of their Instagram post.“All is love,” they added, confirming that the general on sale for tickets will be available this Friday (September 22) at 10am CEST.

A Madrid man has been arrested after “sexually assaulting” a news reporter on live TV.

Michelle Obama made the most out of the fading days of summer. The former First Lady recently embarked on a late summer holiday in Spain, enjoying a whirlwind adventure in two beautiful cities – Mallorca and Madrid.

Manchester United bagged themselves a bargain as the club welcomes World Cup winner Irene Guerrero on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid.

Olivia Rodrigo will take her 2024 Guts World Tour on 57 dates (and counting) across North America and Europe beginning in February, with two Madison Square Garden shows in New York City and two at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Carlos Saldanha’s Disney comedy series How to be a Carioca will screen for the first time at the Iberseries & Platino Industria event in October.

The 1975 have added a fourth London date to their 2024 UK and European ‘Still At Their Very Best’ tour – get details below.Earlier this week, extra dates were added to the tour, including gigs at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s AO Arena and a third show at London’s The O2.Now, the band will play a fourth show in London on February 20, which is confirmed to be the final additional date of the tour.It was also recently confirmed that the band will stage the world’s first “carbon removed” live event at the London gigs.Tickets for the new gig will go on presale on Wednesday, September 13 at 10am BST, with general sale following on Friday, September 15 at the same time. Buy tickets here.A post shared by The1975 (@the1975)A European run will then follow in Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Oslo, Copenhagen, Berlin, Milan and many more, before they wrap up at the Palladium in Cologne, Germany on March 22.The newly announced dates will follow the band’s 32-date North American tour, which starts in Sacramento, California on September 26.

Emiliano De Pablos Madrid-based agency Feel Sales has picked up worldwide sales rights to indie social drama film “Third Week,” by long term New York-based Catalan writer-director Jordi Torrent (“The Redemption of the Fish”). A U.S.-Spain co-production, the film is produced by Torrent, alongside Randy Simon, Maria Àngels Amorós and Toni Espinosa, for New York’s companies Duende Pictures and RFS Wolf Entertainment and Barcelona’s Toned Media.

Luis Rubiales is officially resigning.

Michelle Obama continues to enjoy herself in Spain. Earlier this week, she was photographed in Madrid, her new location after spending a couple of days in Majorca. She was spotted while wearing a cool summer outfit made out of denim and some splashes of color.