Marta Balaga Tom Hardiman’s feature debut “Medusa Deluxe,” which premiered at Locarno on Saturday, has already seduced multiple international distributors with its mixture of humor, grief and competitive hairdressing.Now Warsaw-based New Europe Film Sales has sealed further deals for the unusual murder mystery in Spain (Elastica Films), Benelux (Filmfreak), Scandinavia and the Baltics (NonStop Entertainment), Variety has learnt in exclusivity.As previously reported, A24 has acquired North American rights to the film, produced by Emu Films with the support of BFI, BBC Films, and Time Based Arts.MUBI holds the rights to U.K./Ireland, France, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, India and Southeast Asia. “The buyers are excited about ‘Medusa Deluxe’ because it’s a quirky, original piece of cinema which can appeal to younger audiences, especially since A24 and MUBI will lead the way on global marketing,” said New Europe Film Sales CEO, Jan Naszewski.Hardiman, a self-confessed hairdressing aficionado, has joined forces with celebrity hairstylist Eugene Souleiman in order to show a community struggling with tragic loss yet still striving for perfection.“There is this cathartic moment at one point, two people genuinely caring about each other, and you have this hairstyle with a boat on the top.
Starzplay, Bambu Wrap Production on Brand Defining Adult Industry Chronicle ‘Nacho’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLionsgate-owned Starzplay, Starz’s premium international streaming service, and Spain’s Bambú Producciones, producer of “Cable Girls,” are wrapping production on “Nacho,” one of Starzplay highest-profile productions as it builds its burgeoning international originals portfolio.Premium U.S. Spanish-language SVOD service Pantaya – already a partner with Starzplay on Lucia Puenzo’s “Señorita 89,” Pablo Fendrik’s “El Refugio” and Sofía Auza and Silviana Aguirre’s “Yellow” – will release “Nacho” in the U.S.
and Puerto Rico.Starzplay distributes in Spain and Latin America. Elsewhere, Lionsgate will oversee international distribution.Starzplay has shared with Variety a first-look image from the eight-part series, inspired by the life and times of Nacho Vidal, an adult film industry legend.
Taken to California by Rocco Siffredi in 1998, Vidal became the sector’s first Spanish international mega-star. The series is associate produced in Spain by La Claqueta.
Caught on a late June set-visit, few productions look to capture better not only Starzplay’s production philosophy but also Bambu’s drive to keep pushing the envelope on drama series production. Here are 8 takes on what “Nacho” says about both. Starzplay: Adults Only“You have to have local production, if you want to be relevant.
There’s just too many good stories with too many good creative players in all these markets, especially Spain,” Jeff Cooke, Starz senior VP, programming, international digital networks, told Variety just after the set visit.Entering relatively late in the game, launching in most of international from 2018, Starzplay’s challenge has been to become a rapidly relevant local player. One way is to stand very
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Du Cardelin Studio Finalizing Production on ‘Manolo Kabezabolo,’ Prepping ’Calle Varsovia’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Emiliano De Pablos Spanish company Du Cardelin Studio is finalizing production on doc-feature “Manolo Kabezabolo,” about the life of iconic Spanish punk singer, directed by José Alberto Andrés Lacasta.“Manolo Kabezabolo” is being introduced to the international market at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival by Du Cardelin Studio’s Carmen Pérez Mata, one of the 32 producers selected for the new edition of Match Me! the Locarno’s networking forum which takes place Aug. 5-7.A Zaragoza-based production house, Du Cardelin has teamed with San Sebastián’s Maluta Films to co-produce the project.The documentary narrates the life story of Manuel Méndez Lozano, better known as Manolo Kabezabolo (Zaragoza, 1966), a punk artist who rather unpredictably has seemingly outlasted time, space and trends, without abandoning his essence and principles, to become a counter-cultural icon.
Nick Viall: Having 2 Bachelorettes Can Mess With Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia’s ‘Psyche’
An expert’s opinion. Nick Viall weighed in on the dual Bachelorette format of season 19 — and he thinks it’s causing extra drama for Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Endorses $1.65 Billion California Film and TV Tax Credit (EXCLUSIVE)
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaGov. Gavin Newsom endorsed legislation on Wednesday that will extend California’s film and television tax credit program through 2030.If passed, the bill, SB 485, will provide $1.65 billion or $330 million annually in financial support for film and television makers and other content creators.
TOWIE star Myles Barnett has £100k Range Rover stolen and pleads to fans for help
Former TOWIE star Myles Barnett hasn’t had the best start to the week, after his £100,000 Range Rover was stolen.The 28 year old updated fans on the robbery as he asked for their help on social media, posting a reward for anyone able to find information that could lead to the motor being recovered. Myles, who appeared on TOWIE in 2017 up until 2019, uploaded photos of his expensive stolen vehicle as he arrived in Toulon, France, on his Virgin Cruise holiday with his girlfriend Isobel Scarlet Emery.
Vanessa Lachey talks putting 'family first' with husband Nick Lachey: 'Everything else finds a way'
Vanessa Lachey wears many hats. She stars as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on "NCIS: Hawai’i," co-hosts the wildly popular Netflix dating shows "Love is Blind" and "The Ultimatum" with her husband, Nick Lachey, and has the most important role of mother to their three growing children — Camden, 9, Brooklyn, 7, and Phoenix, 5.
HBO Max Europe Originals Team Face Layoffs At Warner Bros Discovery, With Final Productions Set To Be Licensed — “It Feels Like The End Of An Era,” Say Producers
The future of HBO Max’s European originals team has appeared bleak ever since it emerged Warner Bros Discovery was stopping production in the continent, and it now looks to be facing the end.
Nikki Bella Reflects on ‘Traumatizing’ Breakup From John Cena Before Finding Love With Artem Chigvintsev
Looking back. While reflecting on her personal life, Nikki Bella addressed her difficult split from ex John Cena.
Los Angeles Film Production Finally Stabilizes Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFilmLA announced today that it expects to see production return to pre-pandemic levels within the next 12 months.After posting three consecutive record-breaking quarters, local filming in the second quarter (“Q2”) of 2022 was down by -5.8% over the same period last year. From April through June, FilmLA recorded a total of 9,220 Shoot Days (SD)* compared to 9,791 in Q2 2021.
Los Angeles Film and TV Production Stays Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, FilmLA Reports
report recorded 9,220 shoot days for Q2 2022, down 5.8% from 9,791 shoot days in Q2 2021 but 6.8% above the 8,632 shoot days recorded in Q2 2019. “We expected we would see production return to pre-pandemic levels sometime within the year, and now here we are,” observed FilmLA President Paul Audley.
Los Angeles On-Location Filming Dips 5.8% In Second Quarter But Still Ahead Of Pre-Pandemic Production Levels, FilmLA Says
On-location filming in Los Angeles fell 5.8% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year – the first decline following three consecutive record-breaking quarters. Even so, local production has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, finishing 6.8% ahead of 2019’s second quarter and 2.7% ahead of 2Q 2018, according to FilmLA, the city and county film office.
Marcel Walz, Joe Knetter, And Sarah French Form New Production Company Neon Noir; First Project Is Giallo Thriller ‘That’s A Wrap’
EXCLUSIVE: Marcel Walz, Joe Knetter and Sarah French have announced their new production company, Neon Noir. The trio’s first venture under the banner is a new horror film starring genre staple Cerina Vincent.