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EntertainmentVariety‘Titane’s’ Belgian Producer Frakas Sets Fabrice du Welz’s ‘Maldoror’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fabrice du Welz, whose latest film “Inexorable” (pictured) plays at the San Sebastian Festival, is reteaming with his Belgian producer Jean-Yves Roubin at Frakas Production on his next project, “Maldoror.” Inspired by a true story, “Maldoror” follows Paul Chartier, a young policeman who became obsessed with a case involving a notorious child abuser after coming […]
EntertainmentVarietyTabakalera Top Talent
This year’s crop of young outstanding talent has been nurtured at the Tabakalera’s various areas, including the post-graduate film school Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola (EQZE) and the Ikusmira Berriak Residency Program. Marina Palacio (San Sebastian) The San Sebastian native is a Fine Arts graduate whose short film “Ya no Duermo” was created at the Elías […]
EntertainmentVarietyChina Box Office: ‘Free Guy’ Slips to Second, Obscured by ‘Cloudy Mountain’
“Free Guy” has retained enough charm to stay at second in China in its fourth weekend in theaters, but it slid in just a mere hair ahead of Chinese titles setting themselves up for box office success over the current Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The 20th Century Studios film starring Ryan Reynolds grossed $4.8 million in […]
EntertainmentVariety‘Cinderella’ Producer Fulwell 73 Expands to Northern U.K.
Independent production company Fulwell 73 (“Cinderella,” the “Friends” reunion special) has launched Fulwell North, a new office in the North East of England which will serve as a base for the company’s activities in the region. The office, located at the University of Sunderland, will be operational from Oct. 1. North East executive Mel Rainbow […]
EntertainmentVarietyHitting San Sebastian: Tabakalera Titles
Projects Selected in Drama Series Lab 2deo Serieak: “Su Hotza,” Angel Aldarondo “Su Hotza” follows an intrepid journalist who enters the hermetic world of haute cuisine to investigate the accidental death of a mysterious diner in a high-end restaurant and soon discovers the seamy side of San Sebastian. For two decades, Aldarondo has forged a multidisciplinary […]
EntertainmentVarietyPiluca Baquero, Miguel Bueno Launch Ramen Story & Content Studio, a New Spanish Production Venture
Spanish producer Piluca Baquero (“Lo que sé de Lola”) is teaming with former BTF Media executive Miguel Bueno to launch Ramen Story & Content Studio, a new – and ambitious – TV-film production venture. Also on board areMiguel Arnas, José Antonio Bosch and Jesus Gómez, Baquero will serve as an executive producer on titles, Bueno, […]
EntertainmentVarietyNuria Landete, Elamedia Team For Ainhoa Menéndez’s ‘In The Flesh’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Executive producer Nuria Landete and Spanish production-distribution company Elamedia are teaming to co-produce the feature debut of Ainhoa Menéndez, “In the Flesh,” a romantic drama with dashes of terror. The project is being developed at Spain’s Incubator platform, a six-month producer mentorship initiative, which is part of The Screen industry program at the Madrid Film […]
EntertainmentVarietySpanish Academy Award-Winning Duo David Pérez Sañudo and Marina Parés Pulido Reteam on ‘Los últimos románticos’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Seville-based La Claqueta and Basque label Irusion, co-producers of last year’s Spanish Best International Feature Film Oscar submission “The Endless Trench,” have acquired the rights to adapt Txani Rodríguez’s hit Basque novel “Los últimos románticos” and, sweetening the deal even further, have recruited one of Spain’s most exciting up-and-coming filmmakers to direct in David Pérez […]
EntertainmentVarietyMexico’s Sin Sitio Cine Joins Brazil’s Desvia Produções, Canada’s Notable Content on ‘Chin-Gone’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico’s Sin Sitio Cine is joining forces with Brazilian company Desvia Produções and Canada’s Notable Content to co-produce Johnny Ma’s project “Chin-Gone.” A major up and coming Chinese-Canadian helmer, Ma’s directorial debut, “Old Stone,” world-premiered at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival and won the Canadian First Feature Award at the Toronto Film Festival. His most […]
EntertainmentVariety‘WandaVision’ Completely Shut Out at Primetime Emmys — and the Six Biggest Surprise Winners
Emmys voters didn’t adore “WandaVision” as much as the rest of us did. While the Disney Plus series from Marvel Studios took home three awards at the Creative Arts Emmys last weekend — for production, costume design and music — the action series was completely shut out of the Primetime Emmys, which were held in […]
EntertainmentVarietyDisability Advocate James LeBrecht Blasts CBS for Not Making Accessible Ramp on Emmys Stage Easily Visible on TV
Disability rights advocate James LeBrecht is “furious” with CBS after it seems the network didn’t fulfill its promise to install a fully accessible, visible ramp on the Emmys stage. “They lied to me,” LeBrecht told Variety Sunday while watching the awards show. “I got my hopes up.” Ahead of the Emmys, LeBrecht, who co-directed the […]
EntertainmentVarietyFrom ‘The Mandalorian’ to Michael K. Williams, the Emmys Ignored a Great Year of Genre TV
This year at the Emmys, genre series, especially those adapted from comic books, had their strongest showing ever, with 81 nominations across eight live-action shows. During the Creative Arts Emmys, three of those shows — “WandaVision,” “The Mandalorian” and “Lovecraft Country” — picked up 12 wins between them. So there was every reason to expect […]
EntertainmentVarietyIt’s High Time for the Emmys to Do Away With Time Limits for Acceptance Speeches
One of the most potent moments in the Emmy broadcast came during Michaela Coel’s speech for writing for a limited series. The “I May Destroy You” creator addressed several carefully chosen words to her fellow writers, encouraging them not to be “afraid to disappear … and see what comes to you in the silence.” Dedicated, […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap9 Biggest Emmy Snubs and Surprises, From Kathryn Hahn to ‘The Crown’ Sweep (Photos)
Plus Billy Porter, Ewan McGregor and just about everyone on "The Handmaid's Tale"
EntertainmentVariety‘The Crown’ and ‘Ted Lasso’s’ Big Emmy Wins Solidify TV’s New British — and Streaming — Invasions
Television’s British invasion was on full display Sunday night at the 73rd Emmys. Netflix’s “The Crown” and Apple TV Plus’ “Ted Lasso” — series both set in the U.K. and featuring predominantly British casts — led the competition in both the comedy and drama fields. The two shows not only won the major categories they […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap9 Best and Worst Emmy Moments, From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Sabotage to Rita Wilson’s Rap Fail (Photos)
Rita Wilson should stick to her day job
EntertainmentThe WrapEmmy Voters Have Tunnel Vision, and It Hurt the Show | Analysis
Emmys 2021: As the TV landscape explodes and the amount of content becomes downright overwhelming, voters turn more and more to familiar favorites
EntertainmentThe WrapNetflix Dominates Emmys With 44 Wins, Led by ‘The Crown’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Streamer tied the record for most Emmys by a single network/platform in a year
EntertainmentThe WrapThat ‘All Flies Matter’ Emmys Joke Doesn’t Fly at All
It didn't help that the bit was an ancient joke about the fly that landed on Mike Pence's head in 2020
EntertainmentVariety#EmmysSoWhite: No Actors of Color Win Despite Record Nominee Lineup
The Primetime Emmy Awards were unable to capitalize on its historic and diverse nomination fields, with all major acting trophies going to white actors. Actors that were seen as solid contenders included Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez (“Pose”), the late Michael K. Williams (“Lovecraft Country”) and Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) — […]
EntertainmentVarietyNetflix Wins Most Emmys for First Time Ever, ‘The Crown’ and ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Top 2021 Awards Haul
Netflix has won more Emmys than any other network or platform for the first time ever, with the streaming giant nabbing 44 awards total in 2021. Not only did Netflix take home the most Emmys for the year, but it did so while winning more than double the total number of awards of its nearest […]
StyleVarietyBright Colors, Bold Choices Reign on the Emmys Red Carpet
If there was any doubt about the excitement about a post-pandemic re-emergence and the return of the Emmys to a live, in-person show, look no further than Sunday’s red carpet and its joyful riot of color. With a limited guest list and a full vaccination mandate in place, attendees stepped out in every shade of […]
EntertainmentVarietyOlivia Colman Wins First Emmy for Lead Actress in Drama With ‘The Crown:’ ‘I Loved Every Second of It’
After four nominations, Olivia Colman has received her first Emmy, winning for lead actress in a drama for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in Season 4 of “The Crown.” Colman’s victory is a bit of an upset, as common wisdom going into the Emmys on Sunday night favored either Colman’s “Crown” co-star Emma Corrin or […]
EntertainmentThe WrapEmmysSoWhite: All 12 Major Acting Prizes Go to White Winners
A sweep by "The Crown" and big wins for "Hacks," "Ted Lasso" and "Mare of Easttown" shut out nonwhite performers
EntertainmentVarietyNetflix Lands First Top Series Emmy Wins With ‘The Crown’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Netflix is celebrating its first Emmys series wins with the trophies for “The Crown” for outstanding drama series and “The Queen’s Gambit” for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 2021 ceremony on Sept. 19. Netflix was nominated for the most Emmys out of any network this year, with 29 nods. For outstanding series honors, […]
