Starzplay, Starz’s premium international streaming service, and The Mediapro Studio, one of Europe’s biggest indie film-tv producers, are joining forces again to produce the second season of “Express,” the first Starzplay’s original series made in Spain.
Spanish thesps Alejo Sauras (“Estoy vivo”) and “Paradise’s” Laura Laprida are joining the cast of the new season, which is scheduled for a 11-week shoot on location in and around the city of Madrid.
Heading the cast of the series for a second season is actress Maggie Civantos, who reprises her character, Bárbara, a criminal psychologist who, after becoming the victim of an express kidnapping, works as a negotiator in similar cases to hers at the private company, Zentral Risk.
“Express” Season 2 will premiere on Starzplay in Spain and Latin America. It marks the first local production from Starzplay to be renewed.
The streamer is creating international originals through co-production...
Spanish thesps Alejo Sauras (“Estoy vivo”) and “Paradise’s” Laura Laprida are joining the cast of the new season, which is scheduled for a 11-week shoot on location in and around the city of Madrid.
Heading the cast of the series for a second season is actress Maggie Civantos, who reprises her character, Bárbara, a criminal psychologist who, after becoming the victim of an express kidnapping, works as a negotiator in similar cases to hers at the private company, Zentral Risk.
“Express” Season 2 will premiere on Starzplay in Spain and Latin America. It marks the first local production from Starzplay to be renewed.
The streamer is creating international originals through co-production...
- 6/27/2022
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
First Look At Starzplay’s Spanish Original ‘Express’ Season Two
Starzplay has put a second season of its Mediapro Studio-produced drama Express into production and you can see a first image here. The show, Starzplay’s first original series from Spain sees Alejo Sauras (Estoy Vivo) as the new police chief, and Laura Laprida (Millennials), a new member of the case-solving ‘express’ team. Maggie Civantos (Vis a Vis) returns as the series lead, a criminal psychologist who once was a victim of an express kidnapping, now working as a negotiator to solve cases similar to hers. The eight-episode series will shoot for 11 weeks on location in and around Madrid. The Mediapro Studio Distribution will handle international sales.
‘I’m A Celebrity…’ Gets Mexican and French-Canadian Remakes
New local iterations of ITV Studios’ hit reality game show I Am A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! have been commissioned in Mexico and French-speaking Canada.
Starzplay has put a second season of its Mediapro Studio-produced drama Express into production and you can see a first image here. The show, Starzplay’s first original series from Spain sees Alejo Sauras (Estoy Vivo) as the new police chief, and Laura Laprida (Millennials), a new member of the case-solving ‘express’ team. Maggie Civantos (Vis a Vis) returns as the series lead, a criminal psychologist who once was a victim of an express kidnapping, now working as a negotiator to solve cases similar to hers. The eight-episode series will shoot for 11 weeks on location in and around Madrid. The Mediapro Studio Distribution will handle international sales.
‘I’m A Celebrity…’ Gets Mexican and French-Canadian Remakes
New local iterations of ITV Studios’ hit reality game show I Am A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! have been commissioned in Mexico and French-speaking Canada.
- 6/15/2022
- by Jesse Whittock, Nancy Tartaglione and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Madrid — To face up to global platforms, high-end series from Europe have to be different. That’s almost a truism these days. One way is for shows to drink deep at the well of their national culture.
So the question of what makes a show “Spanish” threaded many of the panel reflections and presentations this week at an upbeat Rtve Showcase, a enterprising launch pad for new shows and seasons from the public broadcaster which ran May 26-28 at the Hotel Puerta de América in Madrid.
At a centerpiece panel, “Creating Fiction for a Global Audience,” answers were supplied by some of the finest minds and creators in Spain’s business: Showrunners Ramón Campos and Daniel Ecija, producers José Manuel Lorenzo at Banijay’s Dlo/Magnolia and Tedy Villaba at Boomerang and screenwriter Joaquín Oristrell (“Cuéntame cómo pasó”).
The panel was moderated by Fernando Lopez Puig, Tve content & fiction production director,...
So the question of what makes a show “Spanish” threaded many of the panel reflections and presentations this week at an upbeat Rtve Showcase, a enterprising launch pad for new shows and seasons from the public broadcaster which ran May 26-28 at the Hotel Puerta de América in Madrid.
At a centerpiece panel, “Creating Fiction for a Global Audience,” answers were supplied by some of the finest minds and creators in Spain’s business: Showrunners Ramón Campos and Daniel Ecija, producers José Manuel Lorenzo at Banijay’s Dlo/Magnolia and Tedy Villaba at Boomerang and screenwriter Joaquín Oristrell (“Cuéntame cómo pasó”).
The panel was moderated by Fernando Lopez Puig, Tve content & fiction production director,...
- 5/31/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Horror Channel plans to screen a selection of provocative revenge and hormonal horror movies in its ‘Xtreme Teens’ season, with will play Saturdays at 22:50 from 5th July and end on 26th July with the Network TV premiere of David Slade’s award-winning, controversial vigilante thriller Hard Candy. The other titles are: All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, The Loved Ones (a personal favourite) and Ginger Snaps.
Plus Horror Channel will be showing the long overdue UK TV premiere of Sexy Killer, Miguel Marti’s brilliant Spanish black comedy horror and the network premieres of Brett Simmons Husk, a 2011 remake of the 1988 film Scarecrows and Cube 2: Hypercube, the 2002 Canadian sequel to the psychological thriller Cube.
Sat 26 July @ 22:50 – Hard Candy (2005) * Network TV Premiere
David Slade’s provocative and topical thriller stars Hayley (Ellen Page) as a 14-year-old teen who meets a thirty-something photographer Jeff (Patrick Wilson) on an internet chat line.
Plus Horror Channel will be showing the long overdue UK TV premiere of Sexy Killer, Miguel Marti’s brilliant Spanish black comedy horror and the network premieres of Brett Simmons Husk, a 2011 remake of the 1988 film Scarecrows and Cube 2: Hypercube, the 2002 Canadian sequel to the psychological thriller Cube.
Sat 26 July @ 22:50 – Hard Candy (2005) * Network TV Premiere
David Slade’s provocative and topical thriller stars Hayley (Ellen Page) as a 14-year-old teen who meets a thirty-something photographer Jeff (Patrick Wilson) on an internet chat line.
- 6/20/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Gentle giant Chris Hemsworth cradles his daughter. Awww!
Birthday shoutouts go to Edie Falco, who is 49, and Huey Lewis is 62. Frank Ocean: A Watershed Moment.More congratulations for Frank. Man beats rape rap after victim found to be a man. I'm still trying to figure out this decision. Why is the penis shaped like that? My favorite - "It’s perhaps useful to reflect in closing on cat penises."Eileen Davidson is returning to Days Of Our Lives. to reprise her role as Stefano's foster daughter Kristen. I tried to comprehend her backstory, but it gave me a headache.
Actor Alejo Sauras (center) attends Madrid Pride
Woman, Gay Best Friend Go On Another One Of Their Little Adventures. It's like they read my diary. Carly Rae Jepsen: Post-Gay Pop Princess? This just in ...Us Government confirms mermaids don't exist. Sorry, CCWayne. Jamie Chung has been cast in a recurring...
Birthday shoutouts go to Edie Falco, who is 49, and Huey Lewis is 62. Frank Ocean: A Watershed Moment.More congratulations for Frank. Man beats rape rap after victim found to be a man. I'm still trying to figure out this decision. Why is the penis shaped like that? My favorite - "It’s perhaps useful to reflect in closing on cat penises."Eileen Davidson is returning to Days Of Our Lives. to reprise her role as Stefano's foster daughter Kristen. I tried to comprehend her backstory, but it gave me a headache.
Actor Alejo Sauras (center) attends Madrid Pride
Woman, Gay Best Friend Go On Another One Of Their Little Adventures. It's like they read my diary. Carly Rae Jepsen: Post-Gay Pop Princess? This just in ...Us Government confirms mermaids don't exist. Sorry, CCWayne. Jamie Chung has been cast in a recurring...
- 7/5/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield, Jesse Eisenberg attending "The Social Network" Madrid photocall.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Justin Timberlake attending "The Social Network" Madrid photocall.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Luis Fernandez, Ana Fernadez attending "The Social Network" Madrid photocall.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Greta attending "The Social Network" Madrid photocall.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. 10/06/2010 - Alejo Sauras - "The Social Network" Madrid Photocall - Priyecciones Cinema - Madrid, Spain © Solarpix / PR Photos 10/06/2010 - Elisa Mouliaa - "The Social Network" Madrid Photocall - Priyecciones Cinema - Madrid, Spain © Solarpix / PR Photos 10/06/2010 - Justin Timberlake - "The Social Network" Madrid Photocall -...
- 10/11/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Chicago – I love IFC Films. They release such a diverse, interesting slate of films every year that one never quite knows what they’re going to get with each individual offering. Five recent IFC titles are the subject of the latest DVD Round-Up, our regular column drawing attention to titles that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.
Titles in this very arthouse edition of the Round-Up include a stylish horror film called “Nightmare,” a twisted thriller called “Pvc-1,” a puzzle of a story known as “Fermat’s Room,” an Icelandic movie called “White Night Wedding,” and an odd flick directed by Madonna known as “Filth and Wisdom”. Art film fans should check them all out. Keep IFC going as strongly as they have lately. But if you need more information, official synopsis, cast, and tech details follow.
“Pvc-1” and “White Night Wedding” were released on September 15th, 2009.
“Fermat’s Room,” “Filth and Wisdom,...
Titles in this very arthouse edition of the Round-Up include a stylish horror film called “Nightmare,” a twisted thriller called “Pvc-1,” a puzzle of a story known as “Fermat’s Room,” an Icelandic movie called “White Night Wedding,” and an odd flick directed by Madonna known as “Filth and Wisdom”. Art film fans should check them all out. Keep IFC going as strongly as they have lately. But if you need more information, official synopsis, cast, and tech details follow.
“Pvc-1” and “White Night Wedding” were released on September 15th, 2009.
“Fermat’s Room,” “Filth and Wisdom,...
- 9/24/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
It's not often that math finds its way into the spotlight, but in the 2007 Spanish thriller Fermat's Room, it manages to prove itself worthy to all those liberal artsy folks who think numbers are boring.
Four brilliant and renowned strangers are brought together by the mysterious “Fermat,” who invites them to compete in a battle of the brains. Given pseudonyms in honor of famous mathematicians, they meet at the host's house, have dinner, and then the game begins. Fermat is called away to the hospital to see his comatose daughter (this may have been my one qualm with the entire movie; none of the guests think it fishy that this guy would throw a party while his daughter is in such poor condition). They're left with a Pda, which buzzes with a new puzzle every few minutes. Tensions run high, and the walls literally start closing in. They have sixty seconds to complete each riddle,...
Four brilliant and renowned strangers are brought together by the mysterious “Fermat,” who invites them to compete in a battle of the brains. Given pseudonyms in honor of famous mathematicians, they meet at the host's house, have dinner, and then the game begins. Fermat is called away to the hospital to see his comatose daughter (this may have been my one qualm with the entire movie; none of the guests think it fishy that this guy would throw a party while his daughter is in such poor condition). They're left with a Pda, which buzzes with a new puzzle every few minutes. Tensions run high, and the walls literally start closing in. They have sixty seconds to complete each riddle,...
- 9/22/2009
- by Jess Goodwin
- JustPressPlay.net
Available in many cinemas beginning May 29th "Fermat's Room," will be shown at many United Kingdom cineplexes until July 31. Involving a mysterious man only known as Fermat locking four brilliant mathematicians in a small room the tension mounts as the walls move in together when puzzles are not solved correctly. The premise, from first time directors Luis Piedrahita and Rodrigo Sopena, is interesting and in the vein as the "Saw," series. Only the Spanish language with English subtitles might distract from the puzzle solving fun as this group of strangers bands together to solve "Fermat's Room." Have a look at the difficult situation these four people find themselves in with the first theatrical trailer.
The synopsis for "Fermat's Room," here...
Four strangers, who are all mathematicians, are invited to spend a weekend together where they will be challenged to solve a great enigma. Their mysterious host is only known to them by a pseudonym: Fermat.
The synopsis for "Fermat's Room," here...
Four strangers, who are all mathematicians, are invited to spend a weekend together where they will be challenged to solve a great enigma. Their mysterious host is only known to them by a pseudonym: Fermat.
- 5/31/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Fermat's Room Directed by: Luis Piedrahita and Rodrigo Sopeña Cast: Lluís Homar, Alejo Sauras, Elena Ballesteros, Santi Millán Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: Spanish English?: Nope. Subtitled. Plot: A group of mathematicians are invited to meet at a remote location for a party. Unfortunately, after the host leaves events take a strange turn as the guests are locked in a room and forced to solve logic puzzles. When they fail, the walls of the room compact so the guests are doing logic puzzles for their lives. Who’s It For? I'd definitely recommend a rudimentary understanding of math and logic puzzles. You don't have to be a genius, but it helps to know the basics. Overall Math can be super daunting for some people, and the directors don't...
- 2/15/2009
- The Scorecard Review
Madrid -- As the ink dries on last week's two-picture deal between Telecinco Cinema and local heartthrob Miguel Angel Silvestre, industry insiders are trumpeting the emergence of a clutch of young Spanish talent with international possibilities.
While largely unknown outside Spain, here, Silvestre is simply "The Duke," in reference to the character he plays in the popular Colombian TV series "Sin Tetas No Hay Paraiso." And while not the first local star to make the leap to the big screen, he may represent a new vanguard of marketable and potentially international stars for the Spanish film industry.
"There is a new generation of Spanish stars. They speak English, have traveled, have worked abroad and are ready for the international market," Spanish sales agent Latido's Massimo Saidel said. "They are definitely the group that the next Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas will come from."
Silvestre, Hugo Silva, Oscar Jaenada,...
While largely unknown outside Spain, here, Silvestre is simply "The Duke," in reference to the character he plays in the popular Colombian TV series "Sin Tetas No Hay Paraiso." And while not the first local star to make the leap to the big screen, he may represent a new vanguard of marketable and potentially international stars for the Spanish film industry.
"There is a new generation of Spanish stars. They speak English, have traveled, have worked abroad and are ready for the international market," Spanish sales agent Latido's Massimo Saidel said. "They are definitely the group that the next Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas will come from."
Silvestre, Hugo Silva, Oscar Jaenada,...
- 1/26/2009
- by By Pamela Rolfe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beginning October 2, the Sitges Festival Internacional de Catalunya 2008 was a sun-drenched 10-day fiesta teeming with talent and terror. Every major genre movie of current note was on show in the picturesque Spanish resort town’s veteran festival, which surprised organizers Angel Sala and Mike Hostench by equaling last year’s record-breaking figures—especially as this 41st edition took place against the gloomiest of economic backdrops.
But as Sala pointed out in his speech at the closing awards ceremony, people need to escape to fantasy/horror cinema more than ever in such trying times. And Sitges certainly put the credit-crunch blues on hold for anyone attending the numerous gala events. Like the two Surprise Movies: Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea, genius animator Hayao Miyazaki’s delightful reworking of the “Little Mermaid” fairy tale, and Michael Doughtery’s nice and nasty Trick ’R Treat (pictured above). The latter was a...
But as Sala pointed out in his speech at the closing awards ceremony, people need to escape to fantasy/horror cinema more than ever in such trying times. And Sitges certainly put the credit-crunch blues on hold for anyone attending the numerous gala events. Like the two Surprise Movies: Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea, genius animator Hayao Miyazaki’s delightful reworking of the “Little Mermaid” fairy tale, and Michael Doughtery’s nice and nasty Trick ’R Treat (pictured above). The latter was a...
- 11/4/2008
- Fangoria
By Matt Singer
[For complete coverage of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, check out Ifc's Tribeca page.]
Four Spanish mathematicians convene for an evening of puzzle-solving at the house of a man named Fermat. But almost as soon as they arrive, their mysterious host is called away to attend to his ailing daughter. A Pda rings, giving the group a question they're told they must solve in just one minute. When they don't, the walls of Fermat's room inch towards one another. Now, they must answer the riddles while trying to find an escape before they're all squeezed to death. In other words, "Fermat's Room" is sort of "Saw" for arithmetic dorks.
The characters are all supposed to be geniuses, but the problems they have to solve require less advanced calculus than your average brain teaser from "Die Hard With a Vengeance" . lots of trick questions and doors you have to choose between or vessels of different sizes. That's probably beneath what these sort...
[For complete coverage of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, check out Ifc's Tribeca page.]
Four Spanish mathematicians convene for an evening of puzzle-solving at the house of a man named Fermat. But almost as soon as they arrive, their mysterious host is called away to attend to his ailing daughter. A Pda rings, giving the group a question they're told they must solve in just one minute. When they don't, the walls of Fermat's room inch towards one another. Now, they must answer the riddles while trying to find an escape before they're all squeezed to death. In other words, "Fermat's Room" is sort of "Saw" for arithmetic dorks.
The characters are all supposed to be geniuses, but the problems they have to solve require less advanced calculus than your average brain teaser from "Die Hard With a Vengeance" . lots of trick questions and doors you have to choose between or vessels of different sizes. That's probably beneath what these sort...
- 4/24/2008
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
MADRID -- David Trueba's Bienvenido a casa (Welcome Home) will open the ninth Malaga Spanish Film Festival, scheduled to run March 17-25, organizers said Tuesday. Bienvenido is a co-production between Trueba's brother's production house, Fernando Trueba PC, and Ensueno Films, the production wing of commercial television channel Antena 3. Starring Pilar Lopez de Ayala and Alejo Sauras, the coming-of-age tale follows a love story that illustrates life's inconsistencies. It is David Trueba's fourth feature. The fest in the Spanish Mediterranean town is the country's leading Spanish film festival. This year, the dates have been shifted from June.
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