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On-Location Scripted TV Filming In Los Angeles Grinds To Complete Halt Amid WGA Strike - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - city Filmla
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07.06.2023 / 20:45

On-Location Scripted TV Filming In Los Angeles Grinds To Complete Halt Amid WGA Strike

On-location production of scripted TV series has ground to a complete halt in Los Angeles due to the five-week-old Writers Guild strike, according to data compiled by FilmLA, the city and county film permit office.

‘Emily in Paris’ Hit by Writers Strike, Season 4 Filming Delayed (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Paris - county Ashley - county Collin - Philippines
variety.com
06.06.2023 / 18:27

‘Emily in Paris’ Hit by Writers Strike, Season 4 Filming Delayed (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The fourth season of “Emily in Paris” was initially set to start in late summer or early fall in the French capital that gives the show its name, but filming has been delayed by two months due to the writers strike, Variety has learned. That could stretch longer if WGA members remain on the picket line. Netflix declined to comment. The plan is still to start shooting by the end of fall, according to a source close to the streamer. Netflix announced the renewal of Darren Star’s Emmy-nominated romantic comedy in January 2022. Season 3 dropped on the streamer on Dec. 21, 2022 following a massive premiere event in Paris, which lured crowds of overjoyed fans and was attended by Star and the entire cast, including Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Kate Walsh, Camille Razat, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount (who wore a shiny purple suit), Bruno Gouery and Samuel Arnold.

Emerging European Producers, Selected by Leading Film Institutes, Pitch Their Feature Film Projects (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com
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30.05.2023 / 17:01

Emerging European Producers, Selected by Leading Film Institutes, Pitch Their Feature Film Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor During the Cannes Film Festival, 20 emerging producers from across Europe took part in European Film Promotion’s promotion and networking platform Producers on the Move. They had been selected by the 37 national film institutes that are members of EFP. Variety invited them to pitch their projects to our readers, which we present below. Gentian Koçi, AlbaniaProject: “Cold Sun” (in development)Director: Gentian KoçiAs he attempts to rebuild his life in his hometown after being freed from jail after serving a 25-year sentence for killing his wife, a man in his fifties falls in love with a woman in her forties and gradually realizes that this love is going to be his true prison.

Max Takes U.S. on Movistar+ Special Ops Thriller ‘La Unidad – Kabul,’ Sold by Beta (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Australia - Spain - France - Sweden - Norway - Germany - Denmark - Argentina - Finland - Afghanistan - city Kabul
variety.com
29.05.2023 / 09:53

Max Takes U.S. on Movistar+ Special Ops Thriller ‘La Unidad – Kabul,’ Sold by Beta (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Germany’s Beta has licensed Spanish special ops thriller “La Unidad – Kabul,” to Max for the U.S., the third instalment in one of Movistar Plus+’s longest running franchises, “La Unidad,” whose six episodes deliver an engrossing and sometimes shocking take on the 2021 Fall of Kabul. With the purchase, all 18 episodes of Spanish series “La Unidad” are now available to stream on Max in the U.S.   Beta has previously sold the thriller, spangled by action scenes and haunting in its sudden deaths, to 50 territories including France, Latin America, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Australia.  

U.S.-Based Dark Star, Mexico’s Mantícora, Spain’s La Dalia Launch Genre Label Antídoto Horror Factory (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain - USA - Mexico
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26.05.2023 / 09:49

U.S.-Based Dark Star, Mexico’s Mantícora, Spain’s La Dalia Launch Genre Label Antídoto Horror Factory (EXCLUSIVE)

Emiliano De Pablos U.S. distribution company Dark Star Pictures, Mexico’s Mantícora Distribution and Spain’s La Dalia Films announced at Cannes a strategic deal to launch genre label Antídoto Horror Factory.  The venture, unveiled at the Marché du Film’s new genre-focused Fantastic Pavilion, will develop, produce, distribute and sell a minimum of four genre feature films in the next four years, starting pre-production in 2023. Dark Star will take North American rights; Mantícora, Latin American territory, and La Dalia, Spanish rights. “For the rest of the world, the partners will mutually agree to the most suitable sales representation,” said Antídoto Horror Factory partners in a statement.

Los Angeles On-Location Filming Continues To Plummet Amid WGA Strike - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - city Filmla
deadline.com
24.05.2023 / 21:35

Los Angeles On-Location Filming Continues To Plummet Amid WGA Strike

On-location filming in Los Angeles continues to nosedive amid the ongoing Writers Guild strike, plunging 51.5% last week compared with the same time a year ago. The WGA strike is now in its 23rd day with no signs of abating as films and TV shows shutting down production across the county.

Sole Iranian Movie in Cannes’ Official Selection, ‘Terrestrial Verses,’ Sells to Key Territories for Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Brazil - Austria - Germany - Iran - Berlin - Malaysia
variety.com
24.05.2023 / 17:47

Sole Iranian Movie in Cannes’ Official Selection, ‘Terrestrial Verses,’ Sells to Key Territories for Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Alireza Khatami and Ali Asgari‘s “Terrestrial Verses,” the sole Iranian film premiering in Cannes’ Official Selection, has been acquired for distribution in key European territories. Represented by Films Boutique, “Terrestrial Verses” has been acquired for France (ARP Selection), Benelux (September Films) and Germany/Austria (Neue Visionen). All three banners are leading distributors in their respective territories. Those deals were closed following the film’s well-received world premiere. “Terrestrial Verses” marks the first collaboration between Khatami and Asgari, who are both acclaimed directors.

Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Scores Slew of Cannes Deals for The Party Film Sales (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain - France - Sweden - Italy - Norway - Switzerland - Denmark - Greece - Poland - Turkey - Finland - Tunisia - city Tunisia
variety.com
24.05.2023 / 12:41

Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Scores Slew of Cannes Deals for The Party Film Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Kaouther Ben Hania’s powerful drama “Four Daughters” which mixes documentary and fiction to tell the story of Tunisian mother whose two elder daughters joined ISIS is scoring a slew of sales following its well-received Cannes competition premiere. French company The Party Films Sales has sealed deals on “Four Daughters” for: Benelux (Cineart); Spain (Caramel Films); Italy (I Wonder); Switzerland (Trigon); Sweden (Triart); Denmark (Camera Film); Norway (Arthaus); Finland (Cinemanse); Poland (New Horizons); Greece (Ama Films); former Yougoslavia (Discovery) and Turkey (Bir Film). Rights to the film for multiple other territories are under negotiations, the company said.

Martin Scorsese Executive Produces Rodrigo Cortes’ ‘Escape,’ Starring Mario Casas (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain - France - county Reynolds
variety.com
24.05.2023 / 08:41

Martin Scorsese Executive Produces Rodrigo Cortes’ ‘Escape,’ Starring Mario Casas (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Martin Scorsese is executive producing “Escape,” the next film from Spanish writer-director Rodrigo Cortés, who burst onto the international scene directing Ryan Reynolds in the 2010 Sundance hit “Buried.” Set to go into production at the end of May, Cortés’ first Spanish-language film since his debut feature, 2007 madcap dark comedy “The Contestant,” “Escape” stars Mario Casas, a Spanish Academy Award Goya winner for 2020’s “Cross the Line.”  One of Spain’s biggest film-TV stars, Casas leads a top-notch Spanish cast in “Escape” which takes in Anna Castillo (“The Olive Tree,” “Holy Camp!”), José Garcia (“Bastille Day”), Guillermo Toledo (“I’m So Excited”), Josep Maria Pou (“The Realm”), Blanca Portillo (“Maixabel”), and Jose Sacristán (“Velvet”).

‘Money Heist’ Star Alvaro Morte, Sony Pictures Television Unveil Talent Deal for English-Language Series Production (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Britain - Spain - Madrid
variety.com
24.05.2023 / 08:17

‘Money Heist’ Star Alvaro Morte, Sony Pictures Television Unveil Talent Deal for English-Language Series Production (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Álvaro Morte, immortalized by his performance as the Professor in “Money Heist,” has inked a multi-year producing deal with Sony Pictures Television through his Madrid-based production company 300 Pistolas, which he founded alongside Blanca Clemente. The accord sees 300 Pistolas, a theater company, making the transition into producing scripted TV, with Morte developing English-language scripted series exclusively with SPT, which he and Clemente will serve on as producers via 300 Pistolas.  Morte and Clemente will have access to SPT’s development teams. SPT will serve as exclusive production and distribution partner to any projects produced under the deal, SPT confirmed Wednesday.

Lily-Rose Depp Reacts to Dad Johnny Depp's Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - France
etonline.com
24.05.2023 / 00:47

Lily-Rose Depp Reacts to Dad Johnny Depp's Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival (Exclusive)

Lily-Rose Depp is one proud daughter!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Lily-Rose virtually from the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France Tuesday, where she said she couldn't be happier for her father, Johnny Depp, following the seven-minute standing ovation he received after the premiere of his new biographical drama, .The film marked the opening of the 76th annual event, and the  star's first leading role since his highly publicized defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.The French-language film sees Johnny as King Louis XV. Set in the 18th century,  tells the story of Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn), the daughter of an impoverished seamstress who rose through the Court of Louis XV and became his last official mistress.«I'm super happy for him.

Jewish Story Partners Set 2023 Slate of Documentary Film Grantees (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Los Angeles - USA - city Amsterdam
variety.com
23.05.2023 / 23:03

Jewish Story Partners Set 2023 Slate of Documentary Film Grantees (EXCLUSIVE)

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Jewish Story Partners (JSP), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit film funding organization, has announced  its new slate of grants to 19 documentary film projects. The org, which was launched in April 2021 with support from Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg’s Righteous Persons Foundation, will distribute $490,000 among these independent films, all of which explore the vast and vibrant terrain of the Jewish storytelling space. The announcement coincides with Jewish American Heritage Month and a commitment from President Joe Biden’s White House administration to develop a national strategy to counter antisemitism and “address increasing awareness and understanding of both antisemitism and Jewish American heritage.” 

Popstar Belinda to Headline ‘The Red Diamond,’ From Erik Barmack’s Wild Sheep Content (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain - Mexico - Colombia - city Mexico
variety.com
22.05.2023 / 17:59

Popstar Belinda to Headline ‘The Red Diamond,’ From Erik Barmack’s Wild Sheep Content (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent CANNES —  Belinda, one of Mexico’s biggest popstars and a star of Netflix hit “Welcome to Eden,” is attached to headline “The Red Diamond,” the latest project from Erik Barmack’s L.A. and Mexico City-based Wild Sheep Content. One of the fastest-growing of production companies in international markets, Wild Sheep has a production alliance with The Mediapro Studio.  “The Red Diamond” is also set up at Mexico City’s Wild Sheep Content Latin America, headed by producer Jimena Rodríguez who produced “3 Idiots,” the second highest-grossing Mexican movie of 2017. Rodríguez was instrumental in helping bringing Belinda to the project.

Cannes Competition Director of ‘Four Daughters,’ Kaouther Ben Hania, Sets Next Film ‘Mimesis’ With Party Films Sales (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Syria - city Brussels - Tunisia - city Tunisia
variety.com
21.05.2023 / 10:39

Cannes Competition Director of ‘Four Daughters,’ Kaouther Ben Hania, Sets Next Film ‘Mimesis’ With Party Films Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Kaouther Ben Hania, the Oscar-nominated director of “The Man Who Sold His Skin” whose latest film “Four Daughters” is competing at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, will next direct “Mimesis,” an epic love story set in Tunisia. While the plot is under wraps, the story is set in two different periods, the 1990s and the 1940s, paying tribute to cinema and Arab-Muslim cultural heritage. It’s being produced by Nadim Cheikhrouha at Tanit Films, who produced Ben Hania’s “Four Daughters” and her previous film “The Man Who Sold His Skin” which world premiered at Venice where it won best actor for Yahya Mahayni and was nominated for best international film at the Oscars in 2021.

Ex-Netflix Exec Juan Mayne Launches N&L Films (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Britain - Spain - Mexico - Madrid - Portugal - city Mexico
variety.com
20.05.2023 / 05:31

Ex-Netflix Exec Juan Mayne Launches N&L Films (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Former Netflix exec Juan Mayne has hung up his own shingle, Madrid-based N&L Films, built with strong talent relationships, a strategic alliance with Exile Content Studio and a sure sense of market opportunities. Exile Content Studio and N&L Films have struck a first-look development deal. Jeff Glaser, who oversaw Netflix production finance in Mexico City and Madrid, has joined N&L Films.  N&L’s first slate include a Mexican remake of “Miracle in Cell No. 7” and “Aristides: A Righteous Life,” the true-life account of a Portuguese diplomat who saved thousands from the Nazis in WWII, from Seanne Winslow.

Filmax Celebrates 70 Years as Indie - variety.com - Spain
variety.com
18.05.2023 / 17:31

Filmax Celebrates 70 Years as Indie

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Founded in 1953, bought by Julio Fernández in 1987 and now run by his brother Carlos Fernandez and daughter Laura Fernández, Filmax is one of its biggest true-blue independent studios in Spain, involved in film and TV pro- duction, and movie distribution, international film and TV sales and exhibition. Founded in 1953, bought by Julio Fernández in 1987 and now run by his brother Carlos Fernandez and daughter Laura Fernández, Filmax is one of its biggest true-blue independent studios in Spain, involved in film and TV production, and movie distribution, international film and TV sales and exhibition. How it got there is another question. “At Filmax, we’ve always bet on creative talent. In Spain, there’s always been creative talents that have revolutionized its sector: Architects, artists and designers,” says Laura Fernández, a Filmax executive producer. “Filmax has known how to find talent in all parts of film production: Composers, screenwriters, DPs, casting, VFX and directors.”

FilmHedge, Riveting Entertainment Group Reveal $25 Million First-Look Financing Partnership at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com
variety.com
18.05.2023 / 11:31

FilmHedge, Riveting Entertainment Group Reveal $25 Million First-Look Financing Partnership at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Film and TV finance company FilmHedge has joined forces with Riveting Entertainment Group in a $25 million first-look financing production partnership to significantly expand Riveting Films. The companies will collaborate on a broad slate of feature length films with the first one planned to begin production within the year. The deal was revealed at the ongoing Cannes Film Market, where FilmHedge is a sponsor of the Producers Network and the International Film Finance Forum. In addition to the financing deal, film and TV production company Southbox Entertainment (“Collateral Data,” “Witch Hunt”) has the option to provide supplementary equity financing to the collaboration, as well as future productions from Riveting Films.

On-Location Filming In L.A. Continues To Nose Dive Amidst Ongoing WGA Strike - deadline.com - Los Angeles - city Filmla
deadline.com
17.05.2023 / 20:39

On-Location Filming In L.A. Continues To Nose Dive Amidst Ongoing WGA Strike

The ongoing Writers Guild strike is continuing to take a staggering toll on films and TV shows that normally would be shooting on location in Los Angeles.

Filmax Swoops on ‘Piggy’ Helmer’s ‘The Chapel’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain
variety.com
17.05.2023 / 06:07

Filmax Swoops on ‘Piggy’ Helmer’s ‘The Chapel’ (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Spanish genre producer Filmax, which is behind such films as “The Machinist,” “Darkness” and “[REC],” is bringing Carlota Pereda’s “The Chapel,” the Spanish director’s follow-up to “Piggy,” to the Cannes market. Bowing at 2022’s Sundance, “Piggy” was hailed by Variety as a “viciously impressive debut.” A Filmax and Bixagu Entertainment production backed by Netflix, RTVE and EiTB, “The Chapel” is written by Albert Bertrán Bas, Carmelo Viera and the director. It turns on Emma, 8, who seeks out Carol, a fake medium, to communicate with the spirit of a little girl which has spent centuries trapped in a chapel.  Contact, Emma thinks, will allow her to still talk with her own terminally ill mother when she dies. What Carol doesn’t realise is that Emma has a real gift and, if she goes on trying to use it without Carol’s help, will put her young life in mortal danger.

Ursula Corberó Starrer ‘Kill The Jockey’ to Film Factory, ViX (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Argentina
variety.com
17.05.2023 / 05:37

Ursula Corberó Starrer ‘Kill The Jockey’ to Film Factory, ViX (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Luis Ortega has wrapped production in Argentina on “Kill the Jockey,” starring Úrsula Corberó (“Money Heist”) and Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (“120 BPM”), which is shaping up as one of the biggest upcoming movies from Latin America. Ortega’s follow-up to 2018 Un Certain Regard hit “El Angel,” which sold worldwide and set a box office record in Argentina, “Kill the Jockey” has been snapped up for international sales by Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment, which also sold “El Angel.” TelevisaUnivision VOD service ViX will roll out “Kill the Jockey” in the U.S. and Latin America. Scanbox handles distribution in Scandinavia.

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