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Mario Casas to Star in ‘Cross the Line’ From YouTuber David Victori (Exclusive)
May 16, 2019 / By John Hopewell (Variety)
Mario Casas to Star in ‘Cross the Line’ From YouTuber David Victori (Exclusive)

Casas has lately branched out into more demanding upscale fare such as Netflix’s “The Photographer of Mauthausen.” Victori is the winner of the first Youtube Your Film Festival, having helmed a sci-fi web series exec-produced by Ridley Scott and Michael...

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Cannes: ‘Turu, the Wacky Hen’ Strikes Buoyant Pre-Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
May 14, 2019 / By John Hopewell (Variety)
Cannes: ‘Turu, the Wacky Hen’ Strikes Buoyant Pre-Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmax, one of Spain’s top production-distribution-sales companies, has run up spirited presales on “Turu, the Wacky Hen,” its banner toon title for 2019. It’s a signal that independent animated features are in demand for underserved family audiences.Based on the character...

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'Bikes' will be released theatrically in Russia and Ukraine (May 2nd - Total Film - 900 screens), Turkey (May 17th - Bir Film) and Vietnam (June 28th - Galaxy Studio)
April 26, 2019 / By Filmax
'Bikes' will be released theatrically in Russia and Ukraine (May 2nd - Total Film - 900 screens), Turkey (May 17th - Bir Film) and Vietnam (June 28th - Galaxy Studio)

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France’s TF1 Proves Potential of Filmax’s ‘Red Band Society’
April 8, 2019 / By Emiliano de Pablos (Variety)
France’s TF1 Proves Potential of Filmax’s ‘Red Band Society’

Season 2 of “Les Bracelets Rouges,” the French adaptation of Filmax’s children’s hospital drama “The Red Band Society,” has become a big audience hit for broadcaster TF1.This confirms “The Red Band’s” status as one of the biggest Spanish TV formats...

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'Tomorrow's a New Day', the Italian remake of 'Truman', has scored more than 280K admissions since its premiere in Italy on February 28th
April 5, 2019 / By Filmax
'Tomorrow's a New Day', the Italian remake of 'Truman', has scored more than 280K admissions since its premiere in Italy on February 28th

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Successful premiere of the second season of "Les Bracelets Rouges", the French adaptation of "The Red Band Society"
March 19, 2019 / By Filmax
Successful premiere of the second season of "Les Bracelets Rouges", the French adaptation of "The Red Band Society"

TF1 released last Monday, March 11th, the second season of “Les Bracelets Rouges”, the French adaptation of the acclaimed series “The Red Band Society”, produced by Arca Audiovisual (Filmax). The premiere was a roaring success, achieving 5 million viewers and...

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'Tomorrow's a New Day', the Italian remake of Cesc Gay's acclaimed 'Truman', will premiere in cinemas in Italy tomorrow, February 28th
February 27, 2019 / By Filmax
'Tomorrow's a New Day', the Italian remake of Cesc Gay's acclaimed 'Truman', will premiere in cinemas in Italy tomorrow, February 28th

'Tomorrow's a New Day' opens in Italy tomorrow, February 28th. The film will be distributed by Medusa Film with around 400 copies under the original title 'Domani è un altro giorno.''Tomorrow's a New Day' is the Italian remake of Cesc Gay’s acclaimed friendship dramedy 'Truman'. A...

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Filmax To Handle ‘Tomorrow’s A New Day,’ an Italian Remake of ‘Truman’ (EXCLUSIVE)
February 12, 2019 / By Emiliano de Pablos (Variety)
Filmax To Handle ‘Tomorrow’s A New Day,’ an Italian Remake of ‘Truman’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Barcelona’s Filmax is handling international sales rights to “Tomorrow’s A New Day,” the Italian remake of Cesc Gay’s acclaimed friendship dramedy “Truman.”Iván Díaz, head of international sales at Filmax, is introducing the film to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin.A production...

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La comedia ‘Salir del ropero’, ópera prima de Ángeles Reiné, comienza su rodaje en Lanzarote
February 12, 2019 / By Cine&Tele
La comedia ‘Salir del ropero’, ópera prima de Ángeles Reiné, comienza su rodaje en Lanzarote

Se trata de una comedia familiar sobre el amor y el derecho a hacer lo que a cada cual le dé la gana que gira en torno a la noticia de la boda gay de la abuela. Verónica Forqué, Rosa...

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Netflix Developing 5 Spain Originals
February 9, 2019 / By Jennifer Green (The Hollywood Reporter)
Netflix Developing 5 Spain Originals

Continuing its investment in local-language production in Europe, Netflix has unveiled five new series in development in Spain for launch on the platform starting in 2020.The shows span a range of genres, including a new school-set drama by the co-creator...

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'Not The End' will have its Greek theatrical release on February 14th, 2019
February 7, 2019 / By Filmax
'Not The End' will have its Greek theatrical release on February 14th, 2019

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Filmax Boards Int’l Rights To Comedy ‘I Can Quit Whenever I Want’ From Telecinco & Mod Producciones — EFM
February 7, 2019 / By Andreas Wiseman (Deadline)
Filmax Boards Int’l Rights To Comedy ‘I Can Quit Whenever I Want’ From Telecinco & Mod Producciones — EFM

Key Spanish seller Filmax has taken international rights to comedy I Can Quit Whenever I Want (Lo Dejo Cuando Quiera) from local giant Telecinco Cinema, producers of the successful Spanish reboot of Perfect Strangers, The Impossible and The Orphanage, and Mod Producciones, producers of The Tribe and The Summit.The anticipated Spanish-language film is...

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