Holly Jones A wandering love note to Madrid directed by local filmmaker Curro Sánchez Varela, “Voices of a City” ( “Voces de una ciudad”) merges prominent aesthetics with a charismatic populace, who so often blend into the background of photos taken of the bustling metropoli. The film is a curated 24-hour journey through each urban corner, delving into the most integral part of any locale, the humans living within its confines, serving as an immersive peek into the city’s history, culture and enduring allure. Breezily narrated by Goya Award-winning Spanish actress Blanca Portillo (“Maixabel”), the sprawling shots of familiar architecture run alongside sharply focused studies of residents from the mayor to a famed chef, taxi drivers to artists and musicians, as well as a most charming retired couple.
Spanish TV Animation Experiences Historic Growth
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Emiliano De Pablos The rise of Spain’s animation power promises to provide one of the leading narratives at this year’s Cartoon Forum. In one of its strongest representations ever at the Toulouse event, eight high-profile TV series projects from Spain will be pitched, trailing only France. To complete its standout presence, a spotlight on Spain will take place at the Forum, with several networking activities to promote local industry, backed by Spanish trade promotion broad ICEX in collaboration with Diboos, the country’s toon and VFX federation. In recent years, the animation scene has experienced a historic growth, becoming a key sector in the rapidly growing local audiovisual market.
By ICEX estimates, the animation and VFX sector generates 20% of all audiovisual industry jobs. Its annual turnover – €900 million ($900 million) – reps 9% of total revenues. This year, the animation TV industry has released six TV series and is preparing at least 26 more projects at different production stages, with nationwide public broadcaster RTVE and Catalonia’s TV3 as essential driving forces. The lack of financing – especially from private TV operators – is forcing independent producers to increasingly eye on international partnerships. Making a virtue of necessity, the sector has become a thriving modern industry with a clear focus on exports, 70% of its annual revenues coming from abroad. “In the past, we produced smaller-budget series, mainly focused on the national market. Now, more flexible and companies with an international outlook are doing very cool projects,” says Iván Agenjo at Barcelona-based Peekaboo Animation, whose TV series “I, Elvis Riboldi” sold across 140 worldwide territories, and which produces José
Spanish Hit ‘Dias Mejores’ Set for Season 2 by Prime Video, VIS, Zeta Studios
Anna Marie de la Fuente Prime Video has greenlit Season 2 of the hit Spanish series, “Dias Mejores” (“Better Days”), after the success of its first season. Created by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor (“Reyes de la Noche,” “Farina”), the new season will continue to follow the stories of its lead characters Sara (Marta Hazas), Pardo (Erick Elías), Graci (Alba Planas), Luis (Francesc Orella) and Dr. Laforet (Blanca Portillo). News was announced at the Iberseries & Platino Industria television event that was held in Madrid over Sept. 27-30. The co-production between ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) and Madrid-based Zeta Studios, producers of Netflix hit, “Elite,” will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Spain.
Jaime Jarrín to Retire From Broadcasting Dodgers Games in Spanish
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor By now, Jaime Jarrín’s career milestones are as well-known to baseball fans as his voice. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ legendary Spanish-language broadcaster is set to retire next month after an astounding 64 seasons with the team. He’s been a prominent voice of the Dodgers for virtually all of the Brooklyn-born franchise’s time in Los Angeles. After the legendary Vin Scully retired in 2016, Jarrín became the longest-tenured announcer in baseball.
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Shakira and Gerard Piqué coincide in one of their son’s baseball game [PHOTOS]
Shakira and Gerard Piqué might not be together as a couple, but the parents would always be there for their two sons despite their status. Recently the Colombian singer and the FC Barcelona star were spotted together watching their 9-year-old son, Milan, play baseball.The estranged couple kept their distance and sat on opposite sides with their guests. Shakira cheered alongside some of her friends and her mother while sitting in the stands, while Gerard was on the other side with his mother.The 45-year-old star got closer to the dugout where her ex was standing, but according to eyewitnesses, they didn’t look at each other.Shakira has had a difficult year.
Shakira Will Go To Trial Over Spanish Tax Fraud Charges, Faces Possible Jail Time
There’s an update in Shakira‘s ongoing battle with Spanish authorities over her alleged tax fraud.
Shakira Was Just Ordered To Appear In Spanish Court On Tax Fraud Charges Amid Her Gerard Piqué Divorce
Don’t lie. Shakira was ordered to court after she was charged with tax fraud. The “Can’t Remember to Forget You” singer was charged with tax fraud in Spain after she allegedly didn’t pay taxes in the country from 2012 to 2014.
Spanish court formally sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud
MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14. 5 million euros ($14. 31 million) in income taxes, a court document released on Tuesday showed.
Warner Bros. Discovery International Boss Gerhard Zeiler Talks Up “Development” Of ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Game Of Thrones’, DC Franchises As Major Priority – RTS London
Gerhard Zeiler has talked up the “development of franchises” including Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones as the key priority for the merged entity six months after he was handed the top international role.
Robin Wright Divorcing Clément Giraudet After 4 Years Of Marriage
Robin Wright is calling it quits with husband Clément Giraudet.
Robin Wright Files for Divorce from Clement Giraudet After Four Years of Marriage
Robin Wright and husband Clement Giraudet have split.
This new Netflix star is Spanish nobility—and Enrique Iglesias’ sister
Lady Tamara,” that documents her glamorous life.Singer Julio Iglesias is a father figure to her, and his singer son, Enrique Iglesias, is her half-brother. She’s one of the most photographed women in her native Spain, with more than 50 covers of Hola magazine under her designer belt.She’s as famous as Kim Kardashian in Spain but virtually unknown in the U.S.Which is okay with Falcó.
Bteam Pictures Acquires Spanish Rights to San Sebastián Competition Title ‘Kings of the World’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Liza Foreman Spanish production and distribution company Bteam Pictures has picked up all rights for Spain to San Sebastián competition title “Los Reyes del Mundo” (“Kings of the World”). Film Factory Entertainment brokered the deal with Bteam partners Ania Jones, Alex Lafuente and Lara Pérez Camiña. Film Factory’s Vicente Canales confirmed to Variety that the company is handling worldwide sales for the film, excluding France, Benelux, Colombia and Mexico. “Bteam is well known for distributing quality films in Spain and has already released several of our Spanish pictures,” said Canales. “We believe they are the best match for ‘Kings of the World,’ which is one of the most important Colombian films of the year.”
Shakira Breaks Silence On 'Incredibly Difficult' Split From Gerard Piqué!
Shakira is finally shedding light after calling it quits with Gerard Piqué!