Netflix Doubles Studio Capacity in Spain to 10 Sound Stages

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentMorena Films, one of Spain’s biggest movie production forces, has closed Spanish distribution on “On the Fringes,” starring Penelope Cruz and Luis Tosar (“The Minions of Midas”).The feature debut of actor-turned-director Juan Diego Botto (“White Lines,” “Good Behavior”), “On the Fringes” (“En las margenes”) will be released in Spain by the Wild Bunch-owned Vértice Cine.Scheduled to shoot in Madrid from October and sold by the U.K.’s Bankside Films,

knifed her in the back - leaving her in a pool of blood at their holiday home almost four years ago.But after several delays she now can’t afford to quarantine under Covid rules if she returns to Scotland and if she does return may be barred entry back into Spain - which could jeopardise the trial.The 60-year-old, from East Kilbride, said she is a victim of crime but is being treated like a prisoner.She said: “I didn’t come to Spain to build sand castles.

Willow Smith put together the ultimate Mother’s Day gift for Jada Pinkett Smith, surprising her mom during a special episode of the popular Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk.The singer and model really outdid herself during the third anniversary of the series, which has already been launched in a Spanish version featuring Gloria, Lili and Emily Estefan.Willow took Jada down memory lane by reuniting her former rock band Wicked Wisdom, giving an incredible performance in front of her mom and her

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIn 2019, Netflix produced more hours of original productions in Spain (163) than any other country outside the U.S., aside from South Korea (238), but on a par with the U.K.

ITV Studios Sets Up Shop In Spain With Netflix Exec Cattleya, the ITV Studios-backed Italian producer behind Gomorrah, is launching Spanish subsidiary Cattleya Producciones and has hired Netflix’s Arturo Díaz as managing director. The company will be ITV Studios’ first scripted producer in Spain.

Manori Ravindran International EditorITV Studios is growing its sizeable global footprint with a new Spanish scripted production company that extends one of the super-indie’s most recognizable banners.Leading Italian producer Cattleya, the makers of “Gomorrah,” “Suburra” and “ZeroZeroZero,” will expand into Spain with Cattleya Producciones.

With 75 million copies of his novels in circulation around the globe, American author Harlan Coben has conquered the world of print with his popular brand of crime thrillers, including the Myron Bolitar series.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentConcluding its roadshows in Spain and Latin America, Netflix has confirmed its biggest original production slate ever in Argentina.Made late last week, the update was unveiled just days after the U.S.

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Independent Danish developer IO Interactive has launched a studio in Barcelona to work on an "unannounced IP" as well itsHitmanfranchise andProject OO7James Bond origin story game. The location will be the third development studio operated by the company, with its other two studios being IOI Copenhagen in Denmark and IOI Malmö in Sweden.

Netflix has unveiled a new slate for Spain, including three dramas, a couple of original features, and some non-scripted formats, among them a new docu-reality show focused on Instagram star Georgina Rodríguez.

We have gained a new appreciation for TV series over the last year and so hearing of a new crime series coming to our screens is like music to our ears.

Netflix has announced a crop of upcoming projects in Spain, including three new drama series, two original films, and a pair of reality shows.