Jamie Lang
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Netflix LatAm Originals Boss Roberto Stopello and ‘Who Killed Sara’ Creator Chascas Valenzuela Set a Course for Netflix Novelas
Netflix director of LatAm originals Roberto Stopello and showrunner José Ignacio Valenzuela discuss the platform's novela ambitions. → Read More
Prime Video Ramps Up Amazon Originals in Spain
In yet another sign of explosive growth on Spain’s drama scene, Amazon Prime Video has unveiled four new Amazon Original series or movies tapping the large talents of some of its most successful comedy directors, producers, novelists and drama series creators. In a sign of Amazon Studios’ hiked ambitions, the productions were described by Georgia […] → Read More
Sky Sports and Channel 4 to Broadcast F1 Final in U.K. as Lewis Hamilton Hunts for His Eighth World Title – Global Bulletin
RACING Sky and Channel 4 in the U.K. are partnering to bring Sky Sports’ coverage of this season’s F1 final to the entirety of the territory on both networks simultaneously. It looks to be an historic night for F1 and the U.K.’s highest-profile racer Lewis Hamilton, who could clinch his eighth world title cementing his […] → Read More
Netflix Celebrates Five Years of Brazilian Production, Unveils Upcoming Slate in More Brazil on Screen Presentation
Netflix committed to its most diverse Brazilian development slate yet, empowering talent from the region on both sides of the camera. → Read More
Breaking Down Ventana Sur’s Las Maquinitas – Let’s Play Video Game Projects
Ventana Sur 2021 will host its first ever dedicated video game sidebar this year when Las Maquinitas – Let’s Play kicks off later this month. Las Maquinitas was established to “bring together representatives of the Ibero-American video game industry in the same place, in order to promote production and build bridges to showcase talents from […] → Read More
Sanfic Industria Underscores Growth With Massive Prize Avalanche
In a clear indication of its record growth and that of the region’s burgeoning film and TV industry, Chile’s Sanfic Industria wrapped Thursday Nov. 4 with an avalanche of prizes, 49 in total, for its multiple participants in the various sections, which included series and for films, works in progress, documentary and fiction project labs, […] → Read More
Netflix Confirms ‘Elite’ Will Return for Season 6, Unveils Cast for ‘Bird Box’ Adaptation
Netflix’s Spanish adaptation of its hit original movie “Bird Box” is coming together. Cast and a handful of early details were announced for the previously announced project from Àlex and David Pastor. Leading the international cast are Mario Casas, one of Spain’s most bankable leading men who this year won a best actor Spanish Academy […] → Read More
Guadalajara Co-Production Meetings: Mexican Fest Hosts Projects from Latin America’s Independent Scene
Featuring both on-the-rise cineastes and first-time directors, Guadalajara’s Co-Production Meetings are a fixture on the festival circuit. → Read More
‘Money Heist’ Cast and Creators Reflect on Netflix’s Global Hit as the Series Comes to an End
The 'Money Heist' cast and creators look back on Netflix's clever makeover that turned a local Spanish drama into a global sensation. → Read More
Disney Plus Latin America Teams with Filmax, Gloriamundi’s Dominican Dictatorship Series ‘The Roar of the Butterflies’
Barcelona-based mini-studio Filmax is bringing onto the market “The Roar of the Butterflies,” an ambitious period drama made with Pablo Bossi’s Gloriamundi and Disney Plus in Latin America. Focusing on the extreme courage of two women who stood up to one of the bloodiest dictators in Latin American history, the drama series is being brought […] → Read More
‘Minari’ Star Han Yeri Signs With Echo Lake Entertainment in U.S. – Global Bulletin
Yeri's stock is high following recognition for her standout 'Minari' performance, including singing the Oscar-shortlisted 'Rain Song.' → Read More
Amazon Prime Video Prepares ‘Celebrity Bake Off España’ – Global Bulletin
Boxfish TV, producers of Spain's original 'Bake Off' remake, will do the same for the celebrity version of the popular gameshow format. → Read More
Ang Lee to Receive 2021 BAFTA Fellowship – Global Bulletin
BAFTA will honor filmmaker Ang Lee with this year's fellowship, the highest individual honor granted by the British Academy each year. → Read More
‘Disenchanted,’ ‘Snoopy,’ ‘Animaniacs’ Headline Dazzling Annecy 2021 TV Competition Section
Mixing platform giants and indie gems, the 2021 Annecy TV Competition has something for everyone. → Read More
BBC Orders Documentary Feature ‘Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On’ – Global Bulletin
In today’s Global Bulletin, BBC Two and BBC Music announce a behind-the-scenes Amy Winehouse doc; Netflix supports a new series development masters program in Italy; M6 commissions a French version of “Domino Effect”; and Red Arrow unveils its MipTV lineup. DOCUMENTARY BBC Two and BBC Music have commissioned a documentary feature celebrating the life and […] → Read More
BBC Orders Documentary Feature ‘Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On’ – Global Bulletin
Ten years after her untimely death, BBC Two and BBC Music will honor the artist's life and career through the eyes of her mother Janis. → Read More
Luke Evans, Jacob Tremblay, Olga Kurylenko in Talks to Join ‘Bear Season’ Feature Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
Adapted from Bernie Hafeli’s eponymous novel, director Simon Aboud heads the post-WWII coming-of-age drama. → Read More
Netflix’s ‘Sky Rojo’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date – Global Bulletin
Produced by Mexico's leading cartoon studio Ánima, the film has been sold in more than a dozen countries by Double Dutch International. → Read More
UKTV Hires Sarah Asante to Ramp Up Comedy Output — Global Bulletin
Reporting to UKTV head of scripted Pete Thornton, Asante will look to ramp up original content for UKTV's Dave and Gold channels. → Read More
Chilean Gender Revenge Horror Flick ‘Matria’ Announces Which Heads Will Roll from Sanfic-Morbido Lab (EXCLUSIVE)
Benjamin Vicuña and Gabriel Schultz join Daniela Vega and Itziar Castro for the trending Chilean battle royal project. → Read More