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Ann-Marie Corvin Filming is underway on new police thriller “Parot” – a series based on the chaos that followed a controversial move seven years ago to reverse a piece of legislation in Spain that ensured prisoners served their full jail terms.The ten-part drama, made up of one-hour episodes, focuses on a series of retribution attacks on prisoners who were subsequently released early, and a police officer determined to track down the person or people responsible for a series of revenge

Ann-Marie Corvin Barcelona-based Filmax has acquired the world sales rights to “The Art of Return” – a Spanish production by first-time director Pedro Collantes nurtured through Venice’s renowned Biennale College film workshop initiative.The boutique distributor will also handle the Spanish distribution for this coming-of-age drama, which focuses on a young actress (“Holy Camp’s” Macarena García) returning home to Madrid after six years in New York.The action takes place over a 24-hour period

Naman Ramachandran Catherine Steadman, one of the stars of “Downton Abbey,” and the bestselling author of “Something in the Water,” is set to make her screenwriting debut with a TV series adaptation of Jess Ryder’s psychological thriller novel “The Ex-Wife.”The film will be a co-production between London, Rome and Madrid-based BlackBox Multimedia and Munich-based Night Train Media.The plot follows newlywed Tasha, who has the perfect house, a loving husband and a beautiful little girl, but has

Emiliano De Pablos A burgeoning film-TV hub and shoot locale in Spain, Navarre is proving a hotbed for new companies and projects which are now helping the region to gain bigger visibility abroad. Some start-up, or standout Navarre-based outfits expected to attend this week’s on-site Conecta Fiction in Pamplona:Adhokers NavarraCreated by Beatriz Acinas and José Luis Tejedor, Adhokers has offices in Madrid and Pamplona and produces TV contents and commercials.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero will be allowed to choose when he leaves Manchester City in recognition of the service he has given to the club.Since arriving from Atletico Madrid in 2011, the Argentine has made his name as one of the most prolific strikers in the game.

straight to your inboxFor years it wasn't a transfer window if Manchester United weren't being linked with Nico Gaitan and the Argentine has revealed that work permit issues prevented him from moving to the Premier League.Gaitan was once one of the most highly rated wingers in Europe as he made his name at Benfica but despite years of speculation he never made the switch to England.He eventually made a big money transfer to Atletico Madrid but flattered to deceive in the Spanish capital, scoring