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Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, the BBC launches its “Songs to Live By” podcast with Warner Music Group; Netflix orders “Santo” from Spain’s Nostromo Pictures; Mubi makes two executive hires; and “Jersey Boys” heads to London’s West End.The BBC has launched “Songs to Live By,” a new podcast series hosted by Vick Hope celebrating Black voices and experiences.

Emilio Mayorga One of the Spanish-speaking world’s biggest sales forces, Film Factory Entertainment has swooped on sales rights to thriller “Two” (“Duo”), directed by Mar Targarona and the latest production from top Spanish genre auteur producer Rodar y Rodar.Producer of two milestone titles of Spain’s genre auteur scene  – J.A Bayona’s “The Orphanage” and Guillem Morales’ “Julia’s Eyes,” Targarona has built her own directorial career on suspense thrillers that prove unexpected and

Selena Gomez has released new music! The star dropped her first Spanish EP on Friday, and in addition to the new tracks, fans can shop exclusive merch styles on Amazon Music's new Artist Merch Shop. Gomez's capsule collection includes the full EP (Amazon Music Prime, MP3 or audio CD), collectable box set, three graphic tee designs, a hoodie and hat.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Gwen Stefani dropped another danceworthy single off her upcoming album, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish language EP, and Joshua Bassett finally dropped his buzzed-about debut album — minus one notable track.Plus, Best New Artist nominee CHIKA prepped for the GRAMMYs with a new EP and a cover of a former winner in her category, and

Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole has been living in Spain for several years and judging by the pictures he usually shares on Instagram, he is definitely living his best life.MORE: Exclusive: Brendan Cole and wife Zoe talk dream of wedding vow renewal after celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMost recently, on Thursday, he and wife Zoe Cole shared the most adorable photo showing their new addition, a duck!"When your new [duck] matches your outfit! #ducksofinstagram #addictedtoducks

Selena Gomez has dropped her first ever Spanish-language project!

Neslihan Atagül, who rose to fame after her role in the film, ‘Ilk Ask,’ has another film that she could now add to her resume alongside some big name actors. It’s been said that Atagül will appear in the upcoming Spanish thriller, En Los Margenes ‘On the Fringe.’A post shared by Neslihan Atagül Doğulu (@neslihanatagul)The upcoming film will also star  Penelope Cruz  and Luis Tosar and it’s being written and directed by Juan Diego Botto, according to Alba Waba.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFollowing the presentation of exclusive footage at the European Film Market last week, highly anticipated title “Official Competition” – reuniting Spanish stars Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz – has seized sales to major distributors for sales agency Protagonist Pictures and producer The Mediapro Studio.Banderas, Cannes best actor winner and Academy Award nominee for “Pain and Glory,” and Cruz, Academy Award winner for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,”

BARCELONA, Spain -- Several hundred protesters marched Saturday in Spain's northeastern city of Barcelona against the authorities' crackdown following a violent outcry over the imprisonment of Pablo Hasél, an anti-establishment artist.Saturday's march took place amid a heavy police presence, winding through several avenues of the Catalan regional capital.

Emiliano De Pablos Barcelona-based Filmax has acquired international sales rights to Costa del Sol-set action thriller “Hombre muerto no sabe vivir” (“A Dead Man Cannot Live”), the feature debut by producer Ezekiel Montes.The Spanish mini-major has also taken local distribution rights to the film, which is scheduled for a summer theatrical release.Produced by Montes at his Málaga-based outfit 73140323 PC, “A Dead Man Cannot Live” is currently in post-production.The story is set at one of

WATCH BELOW: Chris Hemsworth reveals why Elsa Pataky didn’t change her last nameOn Friday, Netflix announced that Chris be producing a new Netflix thriller, Interceptor that stars wife Elsa and former Home and Away star, Luke Bracey.This isn't the first time Elsa's worked with Netflix - the Spanish born actress previously starred in television series Tidelands that told the story of a group of drug-dealing mermaids.Partners in more ways than one.Chris and Elsa tied the knot in 2010 and share

Selena Gomez and DJ Snake have joined forces for a new bilingual single, ‘Selfish Love’.Released today (March 5), it’s the first time the pair have collaborated since 2018’s ‘Taki Taki’, also featuring Cardi B and Ozuna.The new single arrives alongside a surreal music video, in which Gomez owns an eerie beauty parlour, complete with hair curtains, wallpaper clad dancers and singing mannequins.

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Spain brings an extraordinary gamut of movie titles to Berlin. Some highlights:“All the Moons,” (Igor Legarreta)A France-Spain co-production, “All the Moons” tracks two vampires in the northern Spain during the last Carlist war.

Emiliano Granada Amidst a global pandemic that presented governments with a clear ethical dilemma between protecting their citizens’ well-being and the heartbeat of the economy, Spain’s government announced last May a robust hike in tax incentives that converted its tourism-driven economy into eye candy for big shoots and international productions.Now, Spain’s film and TV industries are digesting its consequences: What are the foreseeable effects of the tax spike for locals in the still

Emilio Mayorga Vicente Canales’ Film Factory has acquired world sales rights to “Mantícora” (Manticore), the fourth feature from Carlos Vermut, whose second outing “Magical Girl” won best film and director at the 2015 San Sebastian Festival, reinforcing his status as a Spanish talent on the rise.“Mantícora” is produced by Aquí y Allí Films (Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix winner “Aqui y Allá,”), Bteam Prods (San Sebastian Golden Shell winner “Between Two Waters”) and Pablo Agüero’s French

EXCLUSIVE: Rainfall, the action sci-fi starring Ken Jeong, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Gillies and Jason Isaacs, has sold around the world for Film Mode Entertainment.