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Hulu has shared the official trailer and key art for the Spanish drama series Fleeting Lies, which will make its U.S. debut on the streaming service on Thursday, October 10. Pedro Almodóvar produces the show.

When Lucia, an executive at a high-tech beauty company, goes to work expecting a promotion and winds up accused of corporate espionage and unceremoniously fired, she goes to great lengths to hide her shame and clear her name.

Also known as Mentiras pasajeras, the series stars Elena Anaya, Pilar Castro, Hugo Silva, Quim Gutiérrez, and Susi Sánchez. The guest stars include María Botto, Pedro Casablanc, Estefanía de los Santos, and María León.

One month before her wedding and the day of her supposed big promotion, Lucía is accused of corporate espionage and fired from her job. Suddenly, Lucía’s life and future take a drastic turn for the worst, as she ponders how to tell her fiancé,...

Barcelona-based indie studio Filmax has nabbed international sales rights to Joaquín Mazón’s “The Night My Dad Saved Christmas,” starring Spain’s king of comedy Santiago Segura (”Father There Is Only One”) and Ernesto Sevilla (“I Can Quit Whenever I Want”).

A Spain-Mexico co-production, the film teams Spain’s tax incentive structure La Navidad en Sus Manos Aie with three of Spain’s most successful film production companies: Nadie Es Perfecto, Esto También Pasará Producciones and Bowfinger International Pictures.

The family comedy, scripted by Francisco Arnal and Daniel Monedero, is set in the days leading up to Christmas, when Santa – played by Segura – has an accident on his sleigh, right in the middle of Madrid, and ends up in hospital, where he will have to stay until after Christmas.

Fortunately, Salva, the guy he’s sharing a room with at the hospital, is willing to step in and take on his all important Christmas work.

Stars: Miki Esparbé, Aura Garrido, Luis Callejo, Álvaro Cervantes, Jesús Carroza, María Botto, Mouad Ghazouan, Sergio Torrico | Written by Jaime Marques, Cristian Conti | Directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, Alberto de Toro

Netflix’s Spanish Civil War zombie movie Valley of the Dead (Malnazidos) is an entertaining stumble through familiar undead territory, courtesy of co-directors Javier Ruiz Caldera and Alberto de Toro. As such, it won’t surprise anyone who’s seen a zombie movie before, but it pushes all the right buttons, thanks to genre-savvy direction, likeable performances and a snappy script.

Valley of the Dead begins in 1938, in the middle of the Spanish Civil War, which has bitterly divided the losing Republican side and the Nazi-assisted Franco-led Nationalist side. In a chilling opening sequence, Nazi soldiers murder a wedding party and then spray the corpses with a blue gas, under the watchful eye of their Commandant (Francisco Reyes).

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The Us version of the Mad Dogs TV show was cancelled in February of 2016, after one season on Amazon Prime. Now the complete series is available on DVD, through Amazon/CreateSpace. Check it out, here.A dark comedy, Mad Dogs features the reunion of friends, now in their 40s. The Amazon series stars Steve Zahn, Michael Imperioli, Romany Malco, Ben Chaplin, and Michael Imperioli. Recurring are Billy Zane, Mark Povinelli, Rachael Holmes, Maria Botto, Coby Bell, Allison Tolman, Ted Levine, and Sutton Foster.Read More…...

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From director Kevin Reynolds comes Risen, a faith-based movie with interesting pros and cons...

The trailer for Risen declares it “the most important manhunt in history”, which means they obviously haven’t seen The Fugitive. Let’s tread a bit carefully, though. I’m not about to knock anyone’s religion, but if Risen has a problem, it’s that it takes a stance on the divinity of Christ.

This isn’t a theological or ethical problem; it’s a narrative one. See, Risen bowls along quite agreeably as a sort of police procedural, benefiting from the mystery of whether a man really has risen from the dead or not. But when it makes a decision on this, the intrigue is lost and your interest wanes a bit.

Yes, a police procedural. Battle-scarred Roman tribune Clavius (a beefed-up Joseph Fiennes) is busy shoving his sword through people...

Chicago – I am a recovering Catholic, which I’ll tell you a million times – or maybe shortly after I meet you – and I have to say I had a well of nostalgia while experiencing “Risen,” the story of Jesus’s Resurrection and aftermath. It is enjoyable, in a strange way, for Christians and film fans alike.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

There is a lightness to the story, with a little historical re-creation thrown in for good measure. The Jerusalem of Christ’s time is portrayed with the dirt and grit of the age, which also lent an air of authenticity. It reminded me of the 48 hours after the John F. Kennedy assassination, in which the shock of the event reverberates like a wave. The intrigue of whether Jesus – called by his Hebrew name Yeshua in the film – was the true Messiah played right into into the I-wash-my-hands of those who were charged with nipping it in the bud.

Many are familiar with the biblical story of the Resurrection, but Risen attempts to give it a different perspective.

Told through the eyes of a non-believer, Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) is a powerful Roman Military Tribune who must solve the mystery of Jesus’ disappearance from the tomb after his crucifixion. Along with Lucius (Tom Felton), the two men must disprove the rising of Jesus in order to prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

In four new clips from the film, we see how Clavius and Lucius began as enemies but came together in order to help solve this grand mystery. Many familiar figures are introduced, most notably Mary Magdalene, played by Argentinian actress Maria Botto.

Fiennes has made a career out of playing notable historical figures, most famously in 1998’s Shakespeare in Love. We’re excited for his return to the big screen—almost as much as seeing Felton shed his Draco...

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new film “Risen” starring Joseph Fiennes! “Risen” is an epic Biblical story of the Resurrection as told through the eyes of a non-believer.

“Risen,” which opens on Feb. 19, 2016 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis, María Botto, Luis Callejo, Antonio Gil, Stewart Scudamore and Andy Gathergood from writer and director Kevin Reynolds and writer Paul Aiello.

To win your free passes to “Risen” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!

Amazon announces its new original drama series, Mad Dogs, will premiere on Friday, January 22 on Prime Video in the Us, UK, Germany and Austria. Executive Producer Cris Cole created the Mad Dogs TV show based on his UK series of the same name.

Mad Dogs features the reunion of a group of old college buddies, who are all at crossroads in their lives. The Mad Dogs cast stars: Steve Zahn as Cobi; Michael Imperioli as Lex; Billy Zane as Milo; Romany Malco as Gus; and Ben Chaplin as Joel. Also starring are: Phil Davis as Lawrence; Maria Botto as Sophia; Adria Tennor as Abby: and Allison Tolman as Rochelle.

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The life, death and resurrection of Jesus has been the subject of many movies and TV series through the years, but Risen is looking to explore a different angle on part that particular story. Check out the first trailer for the film, which features Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton and Peter Firth. Kevin Reynolds’ film, which he co-wrote with Paul Aiello, follows Roman military tribune Clavius (Fiennes), a firm believer in his empire’s power and someone tasked with removing resistance. But when it appears that Jesus of Nazareth has – in accordance with his followers’ beliefs – risen from the dead after his crucifixion, Pontius Pilate (Firth) assigns Clavius and his aide Lucius (Felton) the task of figuring out the mystery, to avoid an uprising in Jerusalem.It’s certainly a sideways look at the story, and one that hasn’t often been tackled to such a degree. It could prove controversial,...

Risen's latest trailer brings you back in time thousands of years to an event said to have changed the world forever.

This sprawling biblical epic takes place in the aftermath of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, as the Romans frantically searched for his body.

Centurion Clavius's (Joseph Fiennes) quest to locate Christ's body sets off a crisis of conscience that brings his core beliefs into question.

Also starring in Risen are Fear the Walking Dead's Cliff Curtis as Christ, Italian screen veteran María Botto as Mary Magdalene and Peter Firth (Spooks) as Roman prefect Pontius Pilate.

This biblical tale was adapted by writer-director Kevin Reynolds, who penned the original Red Dawn and directed Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Risen debuts in the Us on January 22, 2016. A UK release is set for March 18, 2016.

Harry Potter's Tom Felton and Joseph Fiennes are at the centre of one of modern religion's great mysteries in the trailer for Risen.

The biblical epic tells the story of the confusion, wonderment and suspicion in the first 40 days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Tom Felton wants Bond role: 'It's why I wanted to do movies in first place'

Fiennes and Felton play Roman centurions who are compelled to discover the truth when Christ's body disappears from its burial tomb.

The religious thriller features many notable characters from the New Testament in its dramatisation of the resurrection.

Spooks star Peter Firth portrays their overlord Pontius Pilate, while Argentine actress María Botto (My Life in Ruins) is cast as Mary Magdalene.

Tristan + Isolde director Kevin Reynolds brings writers Paul Aiello (The Translator) and Karen Janszen's (A Walk to Remember) screenplay to life in Risen.

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We have film clips and interview excerpts from Fox Searchlight Pictures' "My Life in Ruins," starring Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo. Donald Petrie ("Just My Luck," "Welcome to Mooseport," "Miss Congeniality") directs the film from the screenplay written by Mike Reiss. Michelle Chydzik Sowa and Nathalie Marciano produce the film which sees theatres on June 5th. The comedy premiered in France at the Cannes Film Market and most recently at the Tribeca Film Festival. See interviews with Nia Vardalos, Rachel Dratch and others as well as clips from the film. See the "My Life in Ruins" group on MovieJungle.net and catch all the videos, add your bubble comment, see images and more! From Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, comes the hilarious comedy My Life In Ruins. Georgia (Nia Vardalos...

We have film clips and interview excerpts from Fox Searchlight Pictures' "My Life in Ruins," starring Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo. Donald Petrie ("Just My Luck," "Welcome to Mooseport," "Miss Congeniality") directs the film from the screenplay written by Mike Reiss. Michelle Chydzik Sowa and Nathalie Marciano produce the film which sees theatres on June 5th. The comedy premiered in France at the Cannes Film Market and most recently at the Tribeca Film Festival. See interviews with Nia Vardalos, Rachel Dratch and others as well as clips from the film....

We have film clips and interview excerpts from Fox Searchlight Pictures' "My Life in Ruins," starring Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo. Donald Petrie ("Just My Luck," "Welcome to Mooseport," "Miss Congeniality") directs the film from the screenplay written by Mike Reiss. Michelle Chydzik Sowa and Nathalie Marciano produce the film which sees theatres on June 5th. The comedy premiered in France at the Cannes Film Market and most recently at the Tribeca Film Festival. See interviews with Nia Vardalos, Rachel Dratch and others as well as clips from the film....

Nia Vardalos is back into the Greek theme again. The actress had a success with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" produced by Tom Hanks' Playtone company back in 2002. This lead to the failing "My BIg Fat Greek Life" series which spawned out seven episodes. She followed that with the unnoticable "Connie and Carla" opposite the talented Toni Collette as well as David Duchovny. Now, she returns to what churned out success for her in the first place...culture comedy concerning Greeks. She stars with....Richard Dreyfus? I haven't seen his name so up in the limelight for a while. Also forming the main cast are Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo. The plot: From Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, comes the hilarious comedy My Life In Ruins. Georgia (Nia Vardalos) has lost her kefi...

Nia Vardalos is back into the Greek theme again. The actress had a success with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" produced by Tom Hanks' Playtone company back in 2002. This lead to the failing "My BIg Fat Greek Life" series which spawned out seven episodes. She followed that with the unnoticable "Connie and Carla" opposite the talented Toni Collette as well as David Duchovny. Now, she returns to what churned out success for her in the first place...culture comedy concerning Greeks. She stars with....Richard Dreyfus? I haven't seen his name so up in the limelight for a while. Also forming the main cast are Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo... Georgia (Nia Vardalos) has lost her kefi (Greek for “mojo”). Discouraged by her lack of direction in life, she works as a travel guide, leading a rag-tag group of tourists.

Nia Vardalos is back into the Greek theme again. The actress had a success with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" produced by Tom Hanks' Playtone company back in 2002. This lead to the failing "My BIg Fat Greek Life" series which spawned out seven episodes. She followed that with the unnoticable "Connie and Carla" opposite the talented Toni Collette as well as David Duchovny. Now, she returns to what churned out success for her in the first place...culture comedy concerning Greeks. She stars with....Richard Dreyfus? I haven't seen his name so up in the limelight for a while. Also forming the main cast are Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, María Botto, Alexis Georgoulis, Caroline Goodall, Sophie Stuckey and Brian Palermo... Georgia (Nia Vardalos) has lost her kefi (Greek for “mojo”). Discouraged by her lack of direction in life, she works as a travel guide, leading a rag-tag group of tourists.