Spain's tourism minister provides update to British holidaymakers on summer plans

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.

Jamie Lang Set to launch in Europe later this year, HBO Max has bolstered its originals pipeline with the announcement of “García!” a new series to be produced in Spain based on the popular graphic novel of the same name by authors Santiago García and Luis Bustos.Miguel Salvat, Steve Matthews and Antony Root, the trio behind HBO España’s fan-favorite horror thriller “30 Coins” from Spanish maestro Alex de la Iglesia, are teaming once again as executive producers on the six-hour

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentBuilding its presence in Europe, ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) has closed a deal with on-the-rise Spanish production company Fasten Films to co-produce “Pastor,” a social-issue drama.Created and written by Natxo López, the creator of “Stolen Away” and writer for Mediaset España banner series “Caronte,” “Pastor” will be directed by Spanish film-TV helmer Jorge Dorado, acclaimed for his work on “The Head,” but with credits reaching back to

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.

COVID-19 immunity for entry.Alfredo González, Spain’s general secretary of Digital Health, Information and Innovation, said: “This certificate is not a passport, it’s not a travel document, and it’s not a requirement for travel. It’s a mechanism that will facilitate mobility in the European Union.“It will respect data protection, safety and privacy.

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.

coronavirus infections, according to researchers.The crowd for the gig wore masks and had all tested negative for coronavirus prior to the concert, but did not have to socially distance.Researchers found that only six fans tested positive within two weeks following the show, which is less than the average transmission rate of the general Spanish population.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Animayo Gran Canaria, Spain’s prominent Canary Islands-based animation festival, has expanded threefold as it divides its multiple activities into three sections: In-person over May 5-8; an avatar-based virtual event on May 13-15;  and online from May 17 through October.“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing; it came as a shock at first but we found a creative solution,” said Damian Perea, founder-director of the festival, which also includes VFX and video gaming.By

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.

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struck a spread-leg post for Vogue Portugal’s “Sex Issue” in a plunging bodysuit, fishnets and stilettos.

raping a British holidaymaker has been suspended because the translator was not up to scratch.Alasdair Euan Randalls, 27, from Aberdeen, now faces a 10-day quarantine after paying for return flights to Majorca and costly Covid tests for a one-day trial halted less than half an hour after he took the stand.He has been told to return to the holiday island in July so he can try to clear his name and lift the threat of a six year jail sentence hanging over his head if found guilty of the alleged sex

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentNetflix is doubling its studio capacity in Spain, growing its sound stages from five to 10 at its complex in Tres Cantos, just north of Madrid.The U.S. streaming giant will also incorporate new post-production facilities, plus a filming lab and state-of-the-art editing suites.

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.