In a milestone move, Sony Pictures Television has unveiled “La Academia,” its first Spanish-language scripted series filmed in Spain for Prime Video and 3Cat.
“La Academia” is produced for Sony by Brutal Media, commissioned out of Sony Pictures Television’s international production group. Spt is distributing the series worldwide.
A scripted young adult drama series which Spt describes as being set in the high-pressure, high-drama world of elite youth soccer and its rising stars, ‘La Academia’ takes place at the Spanish training centre of the Apolo F.C., one of the best professional soccer clubs in the world.
There boys and girls from different social backgrounds fight for a shared dream which will inevitably create fiction between them: to make the first team and become the world’s next top players.
The young cast is led by new Spanish talent such as Ton Vieira, Marc Soler (“Upa Next”), Mia Sala-Patau...
“La Academia” is produced for Sony by Brutal Media, commissioned out of Sony Pictures Television’s international production group. Spt is distributing the series worldwide.
A scripted young adult drama series which Spt describes as being set in the high-pressure, high-drama world of elite youth soccer and its rising stars, ‘La Academia’ takes place at the Spanish training centre of the Apolo F.C., one of the best professional soccer clubs in the world.
There boys and girls from different social backgrounds fight for a shared dream which will inevitably create fiction between them: to make the first team and become the world’s next top players.
The young cast is led by new Spanish talent such as Ton Vieira, Marc Soler (“Upa Next”), Mia Sala-Patau...
- 2/23/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
A remote and dilapidated lighthouse proves an increasingly sinister backdrop for newly widowed father, Pablo (Hugo Silva) and his adolescent daughter Lidia (Zoe Arnao) in the first international teaser trailer for the upcoming Ángeles Hernández thriller “Restless Waters, Shivering Lights” (“El Faro”).
Distribution in Spain is handled by Alfa Pictures with an expected release date of Jan. 26.
Buenos Aires-based sales-production outfit FilmSharks handles global sales outside of Spain. It has shared with Variety in exclusivity a first look international teaser trailer with founder Guido Rud relaying the project is a modern take on horror along the lines of “Relic” and “Shutter Island” admitting, “the audience is welcoming and pre-sales are hot.”
The narrative follows father and daughter through their strained relations after the death of the family matriarch (Irene Montalà). When Lidia attempts to take her own life, they’re forced to take a pause and reconnect at the family’s long-abandoned property,...
Distribution in Spain is handled by Alfa Pictures with an expected release date of Jan. 26.
Buenos Aires-based sales-production outfit FilmSharks handles global sales outside of Spain. It has shared with Variety in exclusivity a first look international teaser trailer with founder Guido Rud relaying the project is a modern take on horror along the lines of “Relic” and “Shutter Island” admitting, “the audience is welcoming and pre-sales are hot.”
The narrative follows father and daughter through their strained relations after the death of the family matriarch (Irene Montalà). When Lidia attempts to take her own life, they’re forced to take a pause and reconnect at the family’s long-abandoned property,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Holly Jones
- Variety Film + TV
An idyllic getaway goes awry after a freak accident leaving teen Lidia (Zoe Arnao) and her father, Pablo (Hugo Silva) to mourn the loss of the family matriarch (Irene Montalà) by escaping to their isolated lighthouse where the paranormal flirts with their fragile dispositions while a troubled family friend (Sergio Castellanos) stirs the pot on the periphery.
A lot’s at stake in “Restless Waters, Shivering Lights,” (“Faro”), a tension-laden thriller from Ángeles Hernández that plumbs depths of despair, examining the deterioration of once-tight bonds distorted by overwhelming grief, the perfect emotional foundation for descending fright.
“Our own insecurities let loose the horror. Those ghosts sneak into the father–daughter relationship and try to destroy it. One of the more complex exercises when shooting is to keep the pulse and balance between Lidia’s dream world and how it affects her reality. And, on the other hand, a father who...
A lot’s at stake in “Restless Waters, Shivering Lights,” (“Faro”), a tension-laden thriller from Ángeles Hernández that plumbs depths of despair, examining the deterioration of once-tight bonds distorted by overwhelming grief, the perfect emotional foundation for descending fright.
“Our own insecurities let loose the horror. Those ghosts sneak into the father–daughter relationship and try to destroy it. One of the more complex exercises when shooting is to keep the pulse and balance between Lidia’s dream world and how it affects her reality. And, on the other hand, a father who...
- 11/27/2023
- by Holly Jones
- Variety Film + TV
The latest from “The Platform” co-producers Mr Miyagi and rising shock meister Hugo Cardozo will be sneak peeked as pix-in-post at this year’s Ventana Sur Blood Window Screenings.
Both are sold, and Cardozo’s “Do Not Enter” produced by Guido Rud’s FilmSharks as sales agents, as this week’s American Film Market attests, are driving ever more into horror genre.
Unlike action thrillers and romantic comedies, the other go-to movie types in a market ever more attuned to streamer tastes, that could be that horror doesn’t need name actors. Mister Smith Ent.’s David Garrett said before the AFM.
Latin American genre is not so much as fitting into market trends as a push-phenomenon driven by genre fanboys and girls. Two at least make the cut, with Argentina’s Jose María Cicala, who will introduce his “Charming,” and Peru’s young Farid Rodríguez, who multi-tasks as a film and fest director,...
Both are sold, and Cardozo’s “Do Not Enter” produced by Guido Rud’s FilmSharks as sales agents, as this week’s American Film Market attests, are driving ever more into horror genre.
Unlike action thrillers and romantic comedies, the other go-to movie types in a market ever more attuned to streamer tastes, that could be that horror doesn’t need name actors. Mister Smith Ent.’s David Garrett said before the AFM.
Latin American genre is not so much as fitting into market trends as a push-phenomenon driven by genre fanboys and girls. Two at least make the cut, with Argentina’s Jose María Cicala, who will introduce his “Charming,” and Peru’s young Farid Rodríguez, who multi-tasks as a film and fest director,...
- 11/1/2023
- by John Hopewell and Holly Jones
- Variety Film + TV
Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has picked up world sales rights to Ángeles Hernández’s supernatural horror film “El faro” (“The Lighthouse”), set up at Mr. Miyagi Films, co-producer of Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s multi-awarded Netflix smash hit “The Platform.”
“The Lighthouse” ended shooting in May; FilmSharks is showing first footage to buyers at Cannes.
Film toplines Spanish film and TV star Hugo Silva plus Irene Montalà (“Un asunto privado”), Zoe Arnao and Sergio Castellanos.
Produced by Hernández and David Matamoros at Barcelona-based Mr. Miyagi, “The Lighthouse” turns on Lidia and her father, Pablo, returning to the family lighthouse after her mother’s death.
Pablo, aware of Lidia’s fragile emotional balance, worries about a possible relapse after her suicide attempt. Lidia, annoyed by her father’s lack of trust, discovers that something’s not right at the lighthouse, and that dire danger awaits them if they do not find out the truth.
“The Lighthouse” ended shooting in May; FilmSharks is showing first footage to buyers at Cannes.
Film toplines Spanish film and TV star Hugo Silva plus Irene Montalà (“Un asunto privado”), Zoe Arnao and Sergio Castellanos.
Produced by Hernández and David Matamoros at Barcelona-based Mr. Miyagi, “The Lighthouse” turns on Lidia and her father, Pablo, returning to the family lighthouse after her mother’s death.
Pablo, aware of Lidia’s fragile emotional balance, worries about a possible relapse after her suicide attempt. Lidia, annoyed by her father’s lack of trust, discovers that something’s not right at the lighthouse, and that dire danger awaits them if they do not find out the truth.
- 5/20/2022
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
Asmodexia Trailer. Marc Carreté‘s Asmodexia (2014) movie trailer stars Albert Baró, Marta Belmonte, Pepo Blasco, Irene Montalà, and Sílvia Sabaté. Asmodexia‘s plot synopsis: “The creepshow follows an exorcist (Luis Marco) and his granddaughter (Claudia Pons) over five days as they try to help the people possessed by a fast-spreading infection [...]
Continue reading: Asmodexia (2014) Movie Trailer: Exorcist’s Granddaughter Tracks Infected...
Continue reading: Asmodexia (2014) Movie Trailer: Exorcist’s Granddaughter Tracks Infected...
- 6/2/2014
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The Us rights deal for Marc Carrete’s feature directorial debut follows the recent world premiere at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
Asmodexia stars Luis Marco, Claudia Pons and Irene Montala and tells of an exorcism in Barcelona.
Carreté co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench and served as executive producer. Barcelona-based Ms Entertainment’s Emili Pons, Albert Armengol and Carles Herrera produced with Jordi Bosch.
IFC Midnight struck the deal with Xyz Films’ Nate Bolotin for the filmmakers and plans an autumn theatrical and digital day-and-date release.
Raven Banner Entertainment represents international rights.
Asmodexia stars Luis Marco, Claudia Pons and Irene Montala and tells of an exorcism in Barcelona.
Carreté co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench and served as executive producer. Barcelona-based Ms Entertainment’s Emili Pons, Albert Armengol and Carles Herrera produced with Jordi Bosch.
IFC Midnight struck the deal with Xyz Films’ Nate Bolotin for the filmmakers and plans an autumn theatrical and digital day-and-date release.
Raven Banner Entertainment represents international rights.
- 5/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Marc Carrete's new disturbing Spanish horror 'Asmodexia' is prepping itself for the upcoming international sales market in which its producers will be hoping to see it picked up. The movie follows the lives of exorcist (Eloy Palma) and his granddaughter (Alba) who are working together to force an entity known as 'The Evil One' out of those who appear to be possessed. A new one-sheet from the guys over at Twitch certainly brings attention to the religious overtones of the movies theme. 'Asmodexia' stars Lluis Marco, Claudia Pons, Silvia Sabate, Irene Montala, Albert Baro, Pepo Blasco and Mireia Ros. You can check out the new poster below....
- 5/6/2014
- Horror Asylum
A new international trailer for Marc Carrete's upcoming Spanish horror feature has been unleashed by Ms Entertainment and Dear Fear. The movie revolves around five days in the lives of an exorcist (Eloy Palma) and his granddaughter (Alba) who work together to force the evil's out of a possessed patient in a mental hospital. 'Asmodexia' stars Lluis Marco, Claudia Pons, Silvia Sabate, Irene Montala, Albert Baro, Pepo Blasco and Mireia Ros and the new trailer filled to the brim with disturbing imagery can be watched below....
- 3/17/2014
- Horror Asylum
Raven Banner has acquired international sales rights to Marc Carreté’s feature directorial debut and paranormal horror Asmodexia.
Xyz Films represents North American rights to the story of a grandfather and granddaughter exorcist team who travel through Barcelona plying their trade.
Carreté’ co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench, co-director of the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Spain’s Irene Montalà stars.
Raven Banner’s Michael Paszt and James Fler negotiated the deal with Nate Bolotin and Todd Brown of Xyz Films on behalf of the producers.
Xyz Films represents North American rights to the story of a grandfather and granddaughter exorcist team who travel through Barcelona plying their trade.
Carreté’ co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench, co-director of the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Spain’s Irene Montalà stars.
Raven Banner’s Michael Paszt and James Fler negotiated the deal with Nate Bolotin and Todd Brown of Xyz Films on behalf of the producers.
- 2/9/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Raven Banner has acquired international sales rights to Marc Carreté’s feature directorial debut and paranormal horror Asmodexia.
Xyz Films represents North American rights to the story of a grandfather and granddaughter exorcist team who travel through Barcelona plying their trade.
Carreté’ co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench, co-director of the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Spain’s Irene Montalà stars.
Raven Banner’s Michael Paszt and James Fler negotiated the deal with Nate Bolotin and Todd Brown of Xyz Films on behalf of the producers.
Xyz Films represents North American rights to the story of a grandfather and granddaughter exorcist team who travel through Barcelona plying their trade.
Carreté’ co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Hostench, co-director of the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Spain’s Irene Montalà stars.
Raven Banner’s Michael Paszt and James Fler negotiated the deal with Nate Bolotin and Todd Brown of Xyz Films on behalf of the producers.
- 2/9/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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