Ambition, emotion and event programming — those are some of the key factors that Spanish pay-tv and streaming giant Movistar Plus+ is looking for in its originals, including its Eurovision Song Contest drama miniseries La Canción (The Song).
Susana Herreras, manager of original fiction content production at the company, which is part of Telefónica, touted several examples of such content at the Conecta Fiction & Entertainment industry gathering in Cuenca, Spain, on Tuesday.
She showed a teaser for the recent series La Canción, which tells the story of how Spain under General Franco in 1968 upset the U.K. frontrunner Cliff Richard and his “Congratulations” to win the Eurovision Song Contest with Massiel’s “La la la.” Created by Pepe Coira and Fran Araújo, and directed by Alejandro Marín, the series stars Carolina Yuste, Patrick Criado, Àlex Brendemühl, and Marcel Borràs. Movistar Plus+ Internacional is distributing the show outside of Spain.
Herreras also...
Susana Herreras, manager of original fiction content production at the company, which is part of Telefónica, touted several examples of such content at the Conecta Fiction & Entertainment industry gathering in Cuenca, Spain, on Tuesday.
She showed a teaser for the recent series La Canción, which tells the story of how Spain under General Franco in 1968 upset the U.K. frontrunner Cliff Richard and his “Congratulations” to win the Eurovision Song Contest with Massiel’s “La la la.” Created by Pepe Coira and Fran Araújo, and directed by Alejandro Marín, the series stars Carolina Yuste, Patrick Criado, Àlex Brendemühl, and Marcel Borràs. Movistar Plus+ Internacional is distributing the show outside of Spain.
Herreras also...
- 6/17/2025
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas has been picked up by Curzon for UK-Ireland release, as principal photography gets underway in Spain.
The deal was negotiated by Bárbara Peiró at El Deseo and Curzon Film managing directorLouisa Dent.
The film follows an advertising director whose mother dies during a long weekend in December. She throws herself into her work, until a panic attack forces her to take a break and a trip to Lanzarote.
Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit and Quim Gutiérrez star.
The Spanish-language feature is produced by Almodóvar and his brother...
The deal was negotiated by Bárbara Peiró at El Deseo and Curzon Film managing directorLouisa Dent.
The film follows an advertising director whose mother dies during a long weekend in December. She throws herself into her work, until a panic attack forces her to take a break and a trip to Lanzarote.
Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit and Quim Gutiérrez star.
The Spanish-language feature is produced by Almodóvar and his brother...
- 6/11/2025
- ScreenDaily
Less than a year since his first English-language feature premiered, Pedro Almodóvar has already embarked on his next project. Bitter Christmas (translated from Amarga Navidad) is now shooting in Madrid and Lanzarote throughout the summer, with a cast including Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit, and Quim Gutiérrez.
Variety reports the film will premiere in 2026 in Spain, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Spain, followed by a streaming release on Movistar Plus+. We imagine it’s no time at all before Sony Pictures Classics announces its U.S. acquisition. With Almodóvar usually having a speedy post-production, one wonders if we could see a release around the holidays early next year or if he’ll hold out for a major festival debut.
Here’s the synopsis, translated from Spanish: “Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend. She throws herself...
Variety reports the film will premiere in 2026 in Spain, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Spain, followed by a streaming release on Movistar Plus+. We imagine it’s no time at all before Sony Pictures Classics announces its U.S. acquisition. With Almodóvar usually having a speedy post-production, one wonders if we could see a release around the holidays early next year or if he’ll hold out for a major festival debut.
Here’s the synopsis, translated from Spanish: “Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend. She throws herself...
- 6/10/2025
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Pedro Almodóvar’s Next Movie ‘Bitter Christmas’ Set for Spanish Theaters and Streamer Movistar Plus+
Pedro Almodóvar has found his next project. The auteur is now at work on “Bitter Christmas” for Spanish streaming platform Movistar Plus+. Almodóvar also collaborated with the platform on his English-language feature debut, “The Room Next Door.”
“Bitter Christmas,” or “Amarga Navidad,” stars a slew of Almodóvar newcomers and staples, including Bárbara Lennie (“Petra”), Leonardo Sbaraglia (“Pain and Glory”), Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (“Parallel Mothers”), Victoria Luengo (“The Room Next Door”), Patrick Criado (“Riot Police”), Milena Smit (“Parallel Mothers”), and Quim Gutiérrez (“Darkbluealmostblack”). The film will be released in Spanish theaters in 2026, with Warner Bros. Pictures Spain distributing. It will then debut exclusively on the Movistar Plus+ platform.
IndieWire has reached out to Almodóvar’s representatives for details about a possible U.S. release, though it can be assumed Sony Pictures Classics will release the film in North America, as it has all of Almodóvar’s recent outings. We’re told that festival play and a U.
“Bitter Christmas,” or “Amarga Navidad,” stars a slew of Almodóvar newcomers and staples, including Bárbara Lennie (“Petra”), Leonardo Sbaraglia (“Pain and Glory”), Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (“Parallel Mothers”), Victoria Luengo (“The Room Next Door”), Patrick Criado (“Riot Police”), Milena Smit (“Parallel Mothers”), and Quim Gutiérrez (“Darkbluealmostblack”). The film will be released in Spanish theaters in 2026, with Warner Bros. Pictures Spain distributing. It will then debut exclusively on the Movistar Plus+ platform.
IndieWire has reached out to Almodóvar’s representatives for details about a possible U.S. release, though it can be assumed Sony Pictures Classics will release the film in North America, as it has all of Almodóvar’s recent outings. We’re told that festival play and a U.
- 6/10/2025
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Spanish streaming and production giant Movistar Plus+ has announced the next film from iconic director Pedro Almodóvar. “Bitter Christmas” (“Amarga Navidad”) will premiere in Spanish theaters in 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Spain, before being made available exclusively on Movistar Plus+’s platform.
The acclaimed Spanish director’s new project, currently filming between Madrid and Lanzarote, is a production of Pedro and his brother Agustín Almodóvar’s El Deseo with the collaboration of Movistar Plus+.
“Bitter Christmas” boasts a stellar and predictably women-driven cast including European Film Award nominee Bárbara Lennie (“Petra”), Leonardo Sbaraglia (“Pain and Glory”), Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (“Parallel Mothers”), Victoria Luengo (“The Room Next Door”), Patrick Criado (“Riot Police”), Milena Smit (“Parallel Mothers”) and Quim Gutiérrez (“Darkbluealmostblack”).
An official synopsis for the film, translated from Spanish, reads: “Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend. She throws herself into work as a form of escape,...
The acclaimed Spanish director’s new project, currently filming between Madrid and Lanzarote, is a production of Pedro and his brother Agustín Almodóvar’s El Deseo with the collaboration of Movistar Plus+.
“Bitter Christmas” boasts a stellar and predictably women-driven cast including European Film Award nominee Bárbara Lennie (“Petra”), Leonardo Sbaraglia (“Pain and Glory”), Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (“Parallel Mothers”), Victoria Luengo (“The Room Next Door”), Patrick Criado (“Riot Police”), Milena Smit (“Parallel Mothers”) and Quim Gutiérrez (“Darkbluealmostblack”).
An official synopsis for the film, translated from Spanish, reads: “Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend. She throws herself into work as a form of escape,...
- 6/10/2025
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Bárbara Lennie regresa al universo almodovariano más de una década después de ‘La Piel que Habito’. © Warner Bros
Tras el estreno de La habitación de al lado, su primer largometraje rodado íntegramente en inglés –que le valió el codiciado León de Oro en Venecia–, Pedro Almodóvar regresa a casa con Amarga Navidad, su nueva película en castellano, anunciada el pasado mes de octubre y que comenzó su rodaje ayer entre Madrid y Lanzarote. Ahora, ya conocemos su reparto completo y sinopsis oficial.
Elsa es una directora de publicidad cuya madre muere durante un largo puente del mes de diciembre. Encuentra refugio en el trabajo, aunque es más bien una huida hacia adelante. Trabaja sin parar y, sin darse cuenta, no se da tiempo suficiente para guardar el duelo por la ausencia materna. Hasta que una crisis de pánico la obliga a parar y tomarse un descanso. Su pareja, Bonifacio, es...
Tras el estreno de La habitación de al lado, su primer largometraje rodado íntegramente en inglés –que le valió el codiciado León de Oro en Venecia–, Pedro Almodóvar regresa a casa con Amarga Navidad, su nueva película en castellano, anunciada el pasado mes de octubre y que comenzó su rodaje ayer entre Madrid y Lanzarote. Ahora, ya conocemos su reparto completo y sinopsis oficial.
Elsa es una directora de publicidad cuya madre muere durante un largo puente del mes de diciembre. Encuentra refugio en el trabajo, aunque es más bien una huida hacia adelante. Trabaja sin parar y, sin darse cuenta, no se da tiempo suficiente para guardar el duelo por la ausencia materna. Hasta que una crisis de pánico la obliga a parar y tomarse un descanso. Su pareja, Bonifacio, es...
- 6/10/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Una mujer es abandonada por su pareja en plena Navidad en la tragicomedia del manchego. © Getty Images
Tras el estreno de La habitación de al lado, su primer largometraje rodado íntegramente en inglés –que le valió el codiciado León de Oro en Venecia–, Pedro Almodóvar regresa a casa con Amarga Navidad, su nueva película en castellano, anunciada el pasado mes de octubre.
Ahora, la revista ¡Hola! ha desvelado los dos primeros rostros del reparto. Hablamos de Victoria Luengo (Reina Roja), con quien el cineasta manchego ya trabajó en La habitación de al lado, y Patrick Criado, primerizo en el universo almodovariano. Ambos intérpretes han compartido pantalla previamente en la serie Antidisturbios.
En conversación con Indiewire, el director de Volver definió el filme como «una comedia trágica sobre el género» en la que se entrelazan «momentos de comedia y momentos de tragedia».
Amarga Navidad girará en torno a una mujer que...
Tras el estreno de La habitación de al lado, su primer largometraje rodado íntegramente en inglés –que le valió el codiciado León de Oro en Venecia–, Pedro Almodóvar regresa a casa con Amarga Navidad, su nueva película en castellano, anunciada el pasado mes de octubre.
Ahora, la revista ¡Hola! ha desvelado los dos primeros rostros del reparto. Hablamos de Victoria Luengo (Reina Roja), con quien el cineasta manchego ya trabajó en La habitación de al lado, y Patrick Criado, primerizo en el universo almodovariano. Ambos intérpretes han compartido pantalla previamente en la serie Antidisturbios.
En conversación con Indiewire, el director de Volver definió el filme como «una comedia trágica sobre el género» en la que se entrelazan «momentos de comedia y momentos de tragedia».
Amarga Navidad girará en torno a una mujer que...
- 6/4/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Fresh from the Croisette as producers on the Jury Prize winner Oliver Laxe’s Sirât, Pedro Almodóvar is getting into the Yuletide spirit this June. WorldofReel did some digging and it looks like we are getting set for production this month with Spanish-speaking thesps Victoria Luengo and Patrick Criado. Bitter Christmas (fka Amarga Navidad) is a tragic comedy about a woman being abandoned by her partner during Christmas time. Filming is set for a Canary Islands backdrop.
Update: Variety reports that Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Milena Smit and Quim Gutiérrez are also cast. And here is the official synopsis below:
Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend.…...
Update: Variety reports that Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Milena Smit and Quim Gutiérrez are also cast. And here is the official synopsis below:
Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday weekend.…...
- 6/3/2025
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
Andrea Ros y Patrick Criado encarnan a Sandra Sánchez y a su entrenador y pareja, Jesús del Moral. © Warner Bros
Ha terminado el rodaje en Madrid y localizaciones japonesas como Tottori y Fujinomiya de Karateka, la nueva película dirigida por Aritz Moreno (Ventajas de viajar en tren) que narra la extraordinaria trayectoria de la karateka española Sandra Sánchez.
Karateka retrata la historia real de una mujer que nunca dejó de creer y desafió todas las convenciones: de ser descartada por el sistema a convertirse en la mejor karateka de todos los tiempos. De la mano de Jesús del Moral, su entrenador y compañero de vida, Sandra se embarcó en un viaje imposible: ganar el oro olímpico a los 39 años y redefinir el significado de la perseverancia en un deporte en el que los karatecas más veteranos se retiran a los 30 años y que siempre había estado dominado por los japoneses.
Ha terminado el rodaje en Madrid y localizaciones japonesas como Tottori y Fujinomiya de Karateka, la nueva película dirigida por Aritz Moreno (Ventajas de viajar en tren) que narra la extraordinaria trayectoria de la karateka española Sandra Sánchez.
Karateka retrata la historia real de una mujer que nunca dejó de creer y desafió todas las convenciones: de ser descartada por el sistema a convertirse en la mejor karateka de todos los tiempos. De la mano de Jesús del Moral, su entrenador y compañero de vida, Sandra se embarcó en un viaje imposible: ganar el oro olímpico a los 39 años y redefinir el significado de la perseverancia en un deporte en el que los karatecas más veteranos se retiran a los 30 años y que siempre había estado dominado por los japoneses.
- 5/29/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
¡Atención, Eurofans! © Movistar Plus+
Movistar Plus+ ha compartido el primer tráiler y póster de La canción, su nueva serie original creada por Pepe Coira y Fran Araújo, el tándem de guionistas responsable de Rapa y Hierro, y dirigida por Alejandro Marín (Te estoy amando locamente).
La canción se ambienta en 1968. Esteban Guerra (Patrick Criado), un joven ejecutivo de Rtve, descubre que ha llegado una orden clara desde arriba: España tiene que ganar Eurovisión. Sin experiencia musical, pero ansioso por ascender, Esteban toma las riendas del proyecto y convence al peculiar Artur Kaps (Alex Brendemühl), el hombre detrás de los grandes programas de televisión de la época, para que se una a la aventura. Juntos se embarcan en la «Operación Eurovisión», un plan para encontrar la canción y el intérprete ideales para proyectar en Europa la imagen de un país moderno y abierto, como desea el Gobierno. Tras meses de sortear obstáculos,...
Movistar Plus+ ha compartido el primer tráiler y póster de La canción, su nueva serie original creada por Pepe Coira y Fran Araújo, el tándem de guionistas responsable de Rapa y Hierro, y dirigida por Alejandro Marín (Te estoy amando locamente).
La canción se ambienta en 1968. Esteban Guerra (Patrick Criado), un joven ejecutivo de Rtve, descubre que ha llegado una orden clara desde arriba: España tiene que ganar Eurovisión. Sin experiencia musical, pero ansioso por ascender, Esteban toma las riendas del proyecto y convence al peculiar Artur Kaps (Alex Brendemühl), el hombre detrás de los grandes programas de televisión de la época, para que se una a la aventura. Juntos se embarcan en la «Operación Eurovisión», un plan para encontrar la canción y el intérprete ideales para proyectar en Europa la imagen de un país moderno y abierto, como desea el Gobierno. Tras meses de sortear obstáculos,...
- 4/24/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Andrea Ros y Patrick Criado encarnan a Sandra Sánchez y a su entrenador y pareja, Jesús del Moral. © Warner Bros
Ha comenzado el rodaje en Madrid y localizaciones japonesas como Tottori y Fujinomiya de Karateka, la nueva película dirigida por Aritz Moreno (Ventajas de viajar en tren) que narra la extraordinaria trayectoria de la karateka española Sandra Sánchez.
Karateka retrata la historia real de una mujer que nunca dejó de creer y desafió todas las convenciones: de ser descartada por el sistema a convertirse en la mejor karateka de todos los tiempos. De la mano de Jesús del Moral, su entrenador y compañero de vida, Sandra se embarcó en un viaje imposible: ganar el oro olímpico a los 39 años y redefinir el significado de la perseverancia en un deporte en el que los karatecas más veteranos se retiran a los 30 años y que siempre había estado dominado por los japoneses.
Ha comenzado el rodaje en Madrid y localizaciones japonesas como Tottori y Fujinomiya de Karateka, la nueva película dirigida por Aritz Moreno (Ventajas de viajar en tren) que narra la extraordinaria trayectoria de la karateka española Sandra Sánchez.
Karateka retrata la historia real de una mujer que nunca dejó de creer y desafió todas las convenciones: de ser descartada por el sistema a convertirse en la mejor karateka de todos los tiempos. De la mano de Jesús del Moral, su entrenador y compañero de vida, Sandra se embarcó en un viaje imposible: ganar el oro olímpico a los 39 años y redefinir el significado de la perseverancia en un deporte en el que los karatecas más veteranos se retiran a los 30 años y que siempre había estado dominado por los japoneses.
- 4/7/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
From the 1950s, as foreign tourists poured onto its beaches, Spain lobbied hard to join the European Economic Community, presenting itself as a modern country, despite its rule by an arcane 1930s dictator. By 1968, targeted reform notwithstanding, the only part of Europe Spain had entered was the Eurovision Song Contest, and it hadn’t even won that either.
Based often exactly on historical facts and real-life figures, “La Canción,” a Movistar Plus+, Buendía Estudios three-part miniseries world premieres at this week’s Malaga Film Festival, distributed outside Spain by Movistar Plus+ Internacional.
It begins with ageing dictator Francisco Franco entrusting minister Manuel Fraga with the task of winning the Eurovision Song Contest, which Fraga delegates to Spanish pubcaster Tve.
Incredibly for some, they succeed, Massiel, a flamboyant pro-Fidel Castro Spanish singer who has no time for Franco, delivers a powerful performance of “La la la,” beating Cliff Richard’s...
Based often exactly on historical facts and real-life figures, “La Canción,” a Movistar Plus+, Buendía Estudios three-part miniseries world premieres at this week’s Malaga Film Festival, distributed outside Spain by Movistar Plus+ Internacional.
It begins with ageing dictator Francisco Franco entrusting minister Manuel Fraga with the task of winning the Eurovision Song Contest, which Fraga delegates to Spanish pubcaster Tve.
Incredibly for some, they succeed, Massiel, a flamboyant pro-Fidel Castro Spanish singer who has no time for Franco, delivers a powerful performance of “La la la,” beating Cliff Richard’s...
- 3/19/2025
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
El camino de Massiel hacia la victoria con ‘La, la, la’. © Movistar Plus+
Movistar Plus+ ha anunciado la fecha de estreno de La canción y ha publicado las primeras imágenes de su nueva serie original creada por Pepe Coira y Fran Araújo, el tándem de guionistas responsable de Rapa y Hierro, y dirigida por Alejandro Marín (Te estoy amando locamente).
La canción se ambienta en 1968. Esteban Guerra (Patrick Criado), un joven ejecutivo de Rtve, descubre que ha llegado una orden clara desde arriba: España tiene que ganar Eurovisión. Sin experiencia musical, pero ansioso por ascender, Esteban toma las riendas del proyecto y convence al peculiar Artur Kaps (Alex Brendemühl), el hombre detrás de los grandes programas de televisión de la época, para que se una a la aventura. Juntos se embarcan en la «Operación Eurovisión», un plan para encontrar la canción y el intérprete ideales para proyectar en Europa la...
Movistar Plus+ ha anunciado la fecha de estreno de La canción y ha publicado las primeras imágenes de su nueva serie original creada por Pepe Coira y Fran Araújo, el tándem de guionistas responsable de Rapa y Hierro, y dirigida por Alejandro Marín (Te estoy amando locamente).
La canción se ambienta en 1968. Esteban Guerra (Patrick Criado), un joven ejecutivo de Rtve, descubre que ha llegado una orden clara desde arriba: España tiene que ganar Eurovisión. Sin experiencia musical, pero ansioso por ascender, Esteban toma las riendas del proyecto y convence al peculiar Artur Kaps (Alex Brendemühl), el hombre detrás de los grandes programas de televisión de la época, para que se una a la aventura. Juntos se embarcan en la «Operación Eurovisión», un plan para encontrar la canción y el intérprete ideales para proyectar en Europa la...
- 1/9/2025
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed December this year. The upcoming month will see the beginning of some of Prime Video’s best original shows including Secret Level and also the return of hit movies like Your Fault. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in December 2024.
The Red Virgin (December 5) Credit – Amazon MGM Studios
The Red Virgin is a Spanish drama film directed by Paula Ortiz from a screenplay co-written by Eduard Sola and Clara Roquet. The 2024 film is set in the 1930s during the Second Spanish Republic in Spain and it follows a precocious and prolific writer who is raised by her mother to become the model of future women.
Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed December this year. The upcoming month will see the beginning of some of Prime Video’s best original shows including Secret Level and also the return of hit movies like Your Fault. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in December 2024.
The Red Virgin (December 5) Credit – Amazon MGM Studios
The Red Virgin is a Spanish drama film directed by Paula Ortiz from a screenplay co-written by Eduard Sola and Clara Roquet. The 2024 film is set in the 1930s during the Second Spanish Republic in Spain and it follows a precocious and prolific writer who is raised by her mother to become the model of future women.
- 11/25/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Movistar Plus+, the biggest Spanish SVOD/pay TV operator, has revealed four new scripted series for 2025, including a special on Pedro Almodóvar and struggling mother dramatic comedy “Yo siempre a veces” produced by “Veneno” and “La Mesías” creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo at their busy Madrid-based shingle Suma Content.
Also in the mix is “Los sin nombre,” from Pau Freixas and Filmax, a series spin-off from the movie, “La Canción,” a new title from “Hierro” co-writers and “Rapa” co-creators Pepe Coira and Fran Araujo, and espionage thriller “El Centro.”
News of new series comes as Movistar Plus+ scored in September both at Venice and San Sebastián, screening Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The New Years” at Venice’s series selection, alongside Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ Series “Disclaimer,” Joe Wright’s “M. Son Of The Century” and Thomas Vinterberg’s “Families Like Ours.”
Alauda Ruiz de Azua’s “Querer” was hailed...
Also in the mix is “Los sin nombre,” from Pau Freixas and Filmax, a series spin-off from the movie, “La Canción,” a new title from “Hierro” co-writers and “Rapa” co-creators Pepe Coira and Fran Araujo, and espionage thriller “El Centro.”
News of new series comes as Movistar Plus+ scored in September both at Venice and San Sebastián, screening Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The New Years” at Venice’s series selection, alongside Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ Series “Disclaimer,” Joe Wright’s “M. Son Of The Century” and Thomas Vinterberg’s “Families Like Ours.”
Alauda Ruiz de Azua’s “Querer” was hailed...
- 10/10/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
San Sebastian — In a talent laden presentation, Atresmedia Cine announced on Tuesday at San Sebastian “Siempre es Invierno,” the upcoming film from celebrated helmer David Trueba. The film will be an adaptation by Trueba of his own novel “Blitz,” a story about an unexpected love affair between a man in his thirties and a woman in her sixties.
Following a fruitful experience with Trueba’s previous comedy “Jokes and Cigarettes,” Atresmedia Cine, the film arm of Atresmedia Corporación, one of Spain’s top two commercial broadcast network groups, wanted to do more. “At Atresmedia, we knew we wanted to continue supporting his films and make his next movie. We went to lunch with him and [producer] Edmon [Roch] and said, ‘David, what do you want to do?’” Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano, managing director at Atresmedia Cine, said on stage at a room in the luxuriant Maria Cristina Hotel at San Sebastian.
Trueba...
Following a fruitful experience with Trueba’s previous comedy “Jokes and Cigarettes,” Atresmedia Cine, the film arm of Atresmedia Corporación, one of Spain’s top two commercial broadcast network groups, wanted to do more. “At Atresmedia, we knew we wanted to continue supporting his films and make his next movie. We went to lunch with him and [producer] Edmon [Roch] and said, ‘David, what do you want to do?’” Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano, managing director at Atresmedia Cine, said on stage at a room in the luxuriant Maria Cristina Hotel at San Sebastian.
Trueba...
- 9/24/2024
- by Callum McLennan
- Variety Film + TV
Una película basada en hechos reales. © Elástica Films
Ya se ha publicado el tráiler oficial de “La Virgen Roja”, antes titulada “Hildegart”. Un drama histórico basado en hechos reales que mezcla romance y thriller y que se podrá ver en el Festival de Cine de San Sebastián como Proyección Especial, en Sección Oficial fuera de competición.
“La Virgen Roja” sigue a Hildegart, que es concebida y educada por su madre Aurora para ser la mujer del futuro, convirtiéndose en una de las mentes más brillantes de la España de los años 30 y uno de los referentes europeos sobre sexualidad femenina. A sus 18 años, Hildegart comienza a experimentar la libertad y conoce a Abel Velilla, quien le ayuda a explorar un nuevo mundo emocional y desmarcarse del férreo nido materno. Aurora teme perder el control sobre su hija y hace todo lo posible por impedir que Hildegart se aleje. Las dos...
Ya se ha publicado el tráiler oficial de “La Virgen Roja”, antes titulada “Hildegart”. Un drama histórico basado en hechos reales que mezcla romance y thriller y que se podrá ver en el Festival de Cine de San Sebastián como Proyección Especial, en Sección Oficial fuera de competición.
“La Virgen Roja” sigue a Hildegart, que es concebida y educada por su madre Aurora para ser la mujer del futuro, convirtiéndose en una de las mentes más brillantes de la España de los años 30 y uno de los referentes europeos sobre sexualidad femenina. A sus 18 años, Hildegart comienza a experimentar la libertad y conoce a Abel Velilla, quien le ayuda a explorar un nuevo mundo emocional y desmarcarse del férreo nido materno. Aurora teme perder el control sobre su hija y hace todo lo posible por impedir que Hildegart se aleje. Las dos...
- 7/12/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Una película basada en hechos reales. © Elástica Films
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “La Virgen Roja”, antes titulada “Hildegart”. Un drama histórico basado en hechos reales que mezcla romance y thriller.
“La Virgen Roja” sigue a Hildegart, que es concebida y educada por su madre Aurora para ser la mujer del futuro, convirtiéndose en una de las mentes más brillantes de la España de los años 30 y uno de los referentes europeos sobre sexualidad femenina. A sus 18 años, Hildegart comienza a experimentar la libertad y conoce a Abel Velilla, quien le ayuda a explorar un nuevo mundo emocional y desmarcarse del férreo nido materno. Aurora teme perder el control sobre su hija y hace todo lo posible por impedir que Hildegart se aleje. Las dos mujeres se enfrentarán durante una noche de verano de 1933 poniendo fin al “Proyecto Hildegart”.
La película está protagonizada por Najwa Nimri (“La Casa de Papel...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “La Virgen Roja”, antes titulada “Hildegart”. Un drama histórico basado en hechos reales que mezcla romance y thriller.
“La Virgen Roja” sigue a Hildegart, que es concebida y educada por su madre Aurora para ser la mujer del futuro, convirtiéndose en una de las mentes más brillantes de la España de los años 30 y uno de los referentes europeos sobre sexualidad femenina. A sus 18 años, Hildegart comienza a experimentar la libertad y conoce a Abel Velilla, quien le ayuda a explorar un nuevo mundo emocional y desmarcarse del férreo nido materno. Aurora teme perder el control sobre su hija y hace todo lo posible por impedir que Hildegart se aleje. Las dos mujeres se enfrentarán durante una noche de verano de 1933 poniendo fin al “Proyecto Hildegart”.
La película está protagonizada por Najwa Nimri (“La Casa de Papel...
- 6/20/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
The explosive ending of "Unauthorized Living" leaves Nemo's criminal empire in ruins, showcasing the tragic consequences of a life of crime. The series masterfully combines crime thriller elements with complex family drama, reminiscent of Shakespearean tragedies. Nemo's battle with Alzheimer's disease adds a compelling layer to the story, highlighting the inner struggles of the mob boss and the ultimate importance of family.
The Netflix-exclusive Spanish crime thriller Unauthorized Living concluded after two exciting seasons with an explosive ending that left Nemo's criminal empire in shambles. Debuting in 2019, the series follows Galician drug cartel leader Nemo Bandiera's (José Coronado) attempt to secure the future of his criminal enterprise after he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Complete with all the twists and turns of the most engaging crime thrillers, Unauthorized Living added the fascinating wrinkle of Bandiera's family life which presents tragedy of nearly Shakespearean proportions in every episode. Betrayals...
The Netflix-exclusive Spanish crime thriller Unauthorized Living concluded after two exciting seasons with an explosive ending that left Nemo's criminal empire in shambles. Debuting in 2019, the series follows Galician drug cartel leader Nemo Bandiera's (José Coronado) attempt to secure the future of his criminal enterprise after he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Complete with all the twists and turns of the most engaging crime thrillers, Unauthorized Living added the fascinating wrinkle of Bandiera's family life which presents tragedy of nearly Shakespearean proportions in every episode. Betrayals...
- 10/31/2023
- by Dalton Norman
- ScreenRant
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
- 9/22/2023
- by Elisabet Cabeza
- ScreenDaily
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, now streaming on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
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"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 7/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, streams July 14, 2023 on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 7/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Screenwriting and directing duo Álex Pastor and David Pastor face the enormous task of crafting a story that is as engaging, thrilling, and unique as Bird Box without relying on the same themes and plotting. Bird Box Barcelona suffers from the reality that the creatures cannot truly be revealed, as the premise thrives on the characters and audiences not knowing what they are. This may lead to repetitive actions and scenarios, requiring creativity on the part of the filmmakers. However, the franchise can’t continue without feeling redundant or evolving to the next step, figuring out how to defeat these beings or developing a cure. Both of these possibilities are hinted at in Bird Box Barcelona, but they're not fully explored. The Pastors work on this by honing in on personal narratives and teasing the possibility that humans can resist and defeat these creatures. The allure of the unknown is still very much intact,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Ferdosa
- ScreenRant
A new city gets to experience the horrors of Bird Box in the first official trailer for Bird Box Barcelona, a spin-off sequel to the 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller film. While bodies are falling from the sky and people are flooding public transportation trying to escape to safety, that familiar sense of unease that defined the original, which starred Sandra Bullock, begins to creep back in.
Bird Box Barcelona follows the survival plan of a new figure in this universe being upended by a mysterious force that uses sight as the ultimate...
Bird Box Barcelona follows the survival plan of a new figure in this universe being upended by a mysterious force that uses sight as the ultimate...
- 6/28/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
"There are worse things than the creatures." Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for the Bird Box Barcelona movie (also known as Blindly in Spanish). It will be available to watch in just a few more weeks. The Netflix Spain production tells another story within the same post-apocalyptic people-go-kill-themselves universe as the first Bird Box in 2018. After a mysterious force decimates the world's population by causing all who "see" it to suddenly take their lives, Sebastian and his daughter Anna must navigate their journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than unseen creatures grows. This stars Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Diego Calva Hernández, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia. Really looks like this'll be much better than the original film.
- 6/28/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Three weeks after we saw a teaser trailer for the film and two and half weeks before it will be released through the Netflix streaming service, a full trailer for Bird Box Barcelona – which is set in the world of the apocalyptic horror thriller Bird Box – had arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above. Bird Box Barcelona is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on July 14th.
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the film that riveted audiences in 2018. After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate...
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the film that riveted audiences in 2018. After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate...
- 6/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A brand new international spinoff movie set in the world of 2018 hit Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona will premiere on July 14, and Netflix has debuted the official trailer today.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
In the spinoff, “After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.”
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
In the spinoff, “After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.”
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
- 6/28/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, streams July 14, 2023 on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The latest poster for the upcoming horror spinoff, Bird Box Barcelona, warns audiences to “fear the ones who see.” All set to land on Netflix next month, Bird Box Barcelona threatens to transport audiences back to the terrifying world of the 2018 post-apocalyptic horror outing, Bird Box, dropping us in Spain and into the midst of the chaos that ensues after mysterious entities have invaded earth. Entities that you cannot look at. You can check out the new poster for Bird Box Barcelona below.
Detailing a whole new set of horrors that run parallel to those experienced by Sandra Bullock in the first Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona will center on a father and daughter as they join up with other survivors in order to try and survive this dystopian future in which no-one survives looking at entities that now roam the planet. Bird Box Barcelona will debut in July, with...
Detailing a whole new set of horrors that run parallel to those experienced by Sandra Bullock in the first Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona will center on a father and daughter as they join up with other survivors in order to try and survive this dystopian future in which no-one survives looking at entities that now roam the planet. Bird Box Barcelona will debut in July, with...
- 6/27/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Three weeks ago, Netflix released a teaser trailer for Bird Box Barcelona – which is set in the world of their apocalyptic horror thriller Bird Box. A full trailer is expected to arrive online tomorrow, but in the build-up to that Netflix has also unveiled a new poster for the film, and you can check that out at the bottom of this article. It comes with the warning to “Fear the Ones Who See”.
Bird Box Barcelona is scheduled to be released through the Netflix streaming service on July 14th.
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the...
Bird Box Barcelona is scheduled to be released through the Netflix streaming service on July 14th.
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the...
- 6/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A brand new international spinoff movie set in the world of 2018 hit Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona will premiere on July 14, and Netflix has debuted the official poster today.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
“After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
“After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
- 6/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, streams July 14, 2023 on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/6/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The second teaser trailer for Netflix’s Bird Box spinoff, Bird Box Barcelona, reveals much more of the terror the citizens of Barcelona are feeling as the creatures launch their attack. The premise remains the same as the original film – cover your eyes and never ever look at the creatures – but the setting switches to show how the world’s dealing with these bizarre beasts.
Bird Box starring Oscar winner Sandra Bullock premiered in December 2018, and the spinoff will debut on Netflix on July 14, 2023. Goya award winner Mario Casas (No matarás) leads the cast of the spinoff, starring Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, and Patrick Criado.
In addition, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia also star.
Álex Pastor and David Pastor penned the screenplay and co-directed. Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Núria Valls, Adrián Guerra, Josh Malerman, and Ryan Lewis produced the post-apocalyptic thriller.
Bird Box starring Oscar winner Sandra Bullock premiered in December 2018, and the spinoff will debut on Netflix on July 14, 2023. Goya award winner Mario Casas (No matarás) leads the cast of the spinoff, starring Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, and Patrick Criado.
In addition, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia also star.
Álex Pastor and David Pastor penned the screenplay and co-directed. Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Núria Valls, Adrián Guerra, Josh Malerman, and Ryan Lewis produced the post-apocalyptic thriller.
- 6/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Five years after the original "Bird Box" became an absolute sensation on Netflix, we're finally getting a follow-up. While it's not a proper sequel, it is more of a spin-off taking place elsewhere in the world. In this case, Spain, which is why the forthcoming movie is aptly titled "Bird Box Barcelona." That also has a nice alliterative ring to it. But that's about the only thing about this movie that looks nice, as it seems absolutely chaotic and tense.
This appears to be going with a very similar conceit as the original film, with survivors trying to avoid eye contact with the mysterious beings at the center of this disaster at all costs. It's a new group of people in an entirely new location. What will those new elements bring to the table? Let's have a look-see.
Bird Box Barcelona Trailer Brings Back The Blindfolds
This trailer offers up...
This appears to be going with a very similar conceit as the original film, with survivors trying to avoid eye contact with the mysterious beings at the center of this disaster at all costs. It's a new group of people in an entirely new location. What will those new elements bring to the table? Let's have a look-see.
Bird Box Barcelona Trailer Brings Back The Blindfolds
This trailer offers up...
- 6/5/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Netflix has released an official teaser trailer for Bird Box Barcelona, an upcoming spinoff set in the same universe as the 2018 film.
"Those things, they take our fears, and they twist them," explains Georgina Campbell's undisclosed character in the opening moments of the Netflix teaser. The upcoming Spanish-language spinoff takes the terror and action from the original film and places it thousands of miles away in Spain. Similar to the 2018 film, which starred Sandra Bullock, Barcelona follows a family as they try and survive while avoiding visual contact with the mysterious creatures that are causing mass suicides across the globe. However, according to an unseen individual in the trailer, the monsters are evolving, suggesting that the protagonists in the upcoming spinoff may be in for a tough road ahead.
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The official synopsis for Bird Box Barcelona reads as...
"Those things, they take our fears, and they twist them," explains Georgina Campbell's undisclosed character in the opening moments of the Netflix teaser. The upcoming Spanish-language spinoff takes the terror and action from the original film and places it thousands of miles away in Spain. Similar to the 2018 film, which starred Sandra Bullock, Barcelona follows a family as they try and survive while avoiding visual contact with the mysterious creatures that are causing mass suicides across the globe. However, according to an unseen individual in the trailer, the monsters are evolving, suggesting that the protagonists in the upcoming spinoff may be in for a tough road ahead.
Related: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chris Hemsworth Devise a Fubar/Extraction Crossover
The official synopsis for Bird Box Barcelona reads as...
- 6/5/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- CBR
"Whatever you do, don't open your eyes!" Netflix has unveiled an actual teaser trailer for the spin-off film titled Bird Box Barcelona (also known as Blindly in Spanish). The first look reveal last month was just an "announcement", this has more footage. The Netflix Spain production tells another story within the same post-apocalyptic people-go-kill-themselves universe as the first Bird Box in 2018 with Sandra Bullock. After a mysterious force decimates the world's population by causing all who "see" it to suddenly take their lives, Sebastian and his daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than unseen creatures grows. With Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva Hernández, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
- 6/5/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A few weeks ago, the Netflix streaming service announced that they will be releasing Bird Box Barcelona – set in the world of their apocalyptic horror thriller Bird Box, which was based on a novel by Josh Malerman (pick up a copy Here) – on July 14th. With that date just a month away, a teaser trailer for Bird Box Barcelona has now arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above!
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the film that riveted audiences in 2018. After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must...
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, the film has the following synopsis: From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes Bird Box Barcelona, an expansion of the film that riveted audiences in 2018. After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must...
- 6/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Whatever you do… don’t open your eyes. A brand new international spinoff movie set in the world of 2018 hit Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona will premiere on July 14.
Entertainment Weekly has debuted a brand new teaser trailer this morning, while also confirming that Bird Box Barcelona is not a prequel. Rather, the events of the film are unfolding at the very same time as the original Bird Box movie… in a very different part of the world.
Producer Dylan Clark tells EW, “The events that we see Malorie/Sandra Bullock endure in the original Bird Box are happening at the same time that Sebastian/Mario Casas is going through his journey. Being in Barcelona gave us a chance to see how surviving this intense threat in an iconic city poses different challenges.”
Watch the official Bird Box Barcelona teaser trailer below.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona.
Entertainment Weekly has debuted a brand new teaser trailer this morning, while also confirming that Bird Box Barcelona is not a prequel. Rather, the events of the film are unfolding at the very same time as the original Bird Box movie… in a very different part of the world.
Producer Dylan Clark tells EW, “The events that we see Malorie/Sandra Bullock endure in the original Bird Box are happening at the same time that Sebastian/Mario Casas is going through his journey. Being in Barcelona gave us a chance to see how surviving this intense threat in an iconic city poses different challenges.”
Watch the official Bird Box Barcelona teaser trailer below.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona.
- 6/5/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, streams July 14, 2023 on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 5/23/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Streaming giant Netflix has revealed our first look at the upcoming sequel to the 2019 Spanish science fiction horror outing, The Platform. Taking to social media to share the first images from the mysterious project, the sequel will take us back to the dystopia that so successfully disturbed audiences a few years ago. Check out the first look at The Platform sequel below...
The story is far from over... Here's your first look at our sequel to The Platform, the most popular Spanish film in Netflix history, once again directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia. pic.twitter.com/onEdPxCxHD — Netflix (@netflix) May 11, 2023
“The story is far from over...” teases the caption alongside the images, which find two people, a large man and a small girl, trapped in the same kind of concrete cell where the first movie took place. While plot details (and pretty much everything else) regarding The Platform follow-up currently remain a mystery,...
The story is far from over... Here's your first look at our sequel to The Platform, the most popular Spanish film in Netflix history, once again directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia. pic.twitter.com/onEdPxCxHD — Netflix (@netflix) May 11, 2023
“The story is far from over...” teases the caption alongside the images, which find two people, a large man and a small girl, trapped in the same kind of concrete cell where the first movie took place. While plot details (and pretty much everything else) regarding The Platform follow-up currently remain a mystery,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Netflix has announced the release date for its upcoming movie Bird Box Barcelona, an upcoming Spanish-language spinoff set in the same universe as the 2018 film.
Bird Box Barcelona will become available to stream on Netflix on July 14. The streamer teased the upcoming horror thriller film with an announcement trailer asking audiences if they are "ready to see... again?" The new film, written and directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, is being described as an "expansion" of the first film. The official synopsis for Bird Box Barcelona reads as follows: "After a mysterious force decimates the world's population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows."
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Bird Box Barcelona...
Bird Box Barcelona will become available to stream on Netflix on July 14. The streamer teased the upcoming horror thriller film with an announcement trailer asking audiences if they are "ready to see... again?" The new film, written and directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, is being described as an "expansion" of the first film. The official synopsis for Bird Box Barcelona reads as follows: "After a mysterious force decimates the world's population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows."
Related: Netflix's Live-Action One Piece Won't Debut Until Creator Eiichiro Oda Is Happy
Bird Box Barcelona...
- 5/9/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- CBR
In today's news of slightly unnecessary projects, Netflix is reviving its hit original film "Bird Box" with a sequel-extension film called "Bird Box Barcelona." You read that right, we're getting another "Bird Box" film, but seemingly one that is simply adjacent to, and not a continuation of, the events of the original. Interesting.
Netflix debuted a one-minute teaser trailer for the new film — which was announced back in March 2021 — and it gives us a glimpse into a similar event as the 2018 film, only in Europe this time. There is chaos in major cities, and folks turn to obscuring their sight in the outside world in order to obtain shelter. Again, it's very much a global repositioning of the events of the first film, however, it does seem like this new story will have some of its own twists and turns.
According to the streamer, the new film is an "expansion...
Netflix debuted a one-minute teaser trailer for the new film — which was announced back in March 2021 — and it gives us a glimpse into a similar event as the 2018 film, only in Europe this time. There is chaos in major cities, and folks turn to obscuring their sight in the outside world in order to obtain shelter. Again, it's very much a global repositioning of the events of the first film, however, it does seem like this new story will have some of its own twists and turns.
According to the streamer, the new film is an "expansion...
- 5/9/2023
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
Netflix is diving back into the post-apocalyptic world of 2018’s Bird Box with the spinoff Bird Box Barcelona. This new installment takes place in the titular city and follows different characters within the same universe as the original film. Fans can expect a similar setup but with unique storylines and perspectives.
Bird Box followed Oscar winner Sandra Bullock’s character as she struggled to keep her family safe in a world gone mad. Goya award winner Mario Casas (No matarás) takes on the starring role in the spinoff. The cast includes Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, and Patrick Criado. In addition, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia also star.
Álex Pastor and David Pastor wrote the screenplay and co-directed. The post-apocalyptic thriller was produced by Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Núria Valls, Adrián Guerra, Josh Malerman and Ryan Lewis. Ainsley Davies and Brian Williams served as executive producers.
Bird Box followed Oscar winner Sandra Bullock’s character as she struggled to keep her family safe in a world gone mad. Goya award winner Mario Casas (No matarás) takes on the starring role in the spinoff. The cast includes Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, and Patrick Criado. In addition, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia also star.
Álex Pastor and David Pastor wrote the screenplay and co-directed. The post-apocalyptic thriller was produced by Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Núria Valls, Adrián Guerra, Josh Malerman and Ryan Lewis. Ainsley Davies and Brian Williams served as executive producers.
- 5/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Are you ready to see?" Netflix has revealed a first look teaser for their new spin-off series continuation of Bird Box, this one officially titled Bird Box Barcelona (also known as Blindly in Spanish). It's another Netflix Spain production, set in Barcelona, continuing the story where people start killing themselves - from the streaming movie Bird Box in 2018 with Sandra Bullock. After a mysterious force decimates the world's population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than unseen creatures grows. This stars Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva Hernández, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia. There's not much footage to view yet,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Back at the end of 2018, Netflix had a huge hit with their apocalyptic horror thriller Bird Box, based on a novel by Josh Malerman (pick up a copy Here). While Malerman has written a Bird Box sequel called Malorie (buy that one Here), Netflix has been focusing on the idea of producing Bird Box spin-offs that will be set in various locations around the globe. First up is a spin-off that’s set in Spain and was written and directed by Alex and David Pastor. While we’ve previously heard that this spin-off was going by the title A Ciegas, which happens to have been the Spanish title used for the first Bird Box, Netflix has now announced that the film is officially titled Bird Box Barcelona – and it will be available to watch on the streaming service as of July 14th!
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas,...
Georgina Campbell of Barbarian stars in Bird Box Barcelona alongside Mario Casas,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Bird Box, one of Netflix’s most-watched movies ever, has finally spawned a follow-up — some four-and-a-half years after the Sandra Bullock-led original broke streaming records.
Released back in December 2018, the original Bird Box followed a mother (played by Bullock) as she and her children embark on a two-day journey whilst blindfolded, to avoid eye contact with a mysterious force that is decimating the world’s population. Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and John Malkovich (Billions) co-starred.
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Released back in December 2018, the original Bird Box followed a mother (played by Bullock) as she and her children embark on a two-day journey whilst blindfolded, to avoid eye contact with a mysterious force that is decimating the world’s population. Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and John Malkovich (Billions) co-starred.
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- 5/9/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Are you ready to see? Netflix has announced today that Bird Box Barcelona will premiere on July 14, a brand new international spinoff movie set in the world of 2018 hit Bird Box.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
“After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
This first spinoff movie will be a Spanish-language thriller set in Barcelona. The Occupant and The Head filmmakers Alex and David Pastor wrote and directed the film.
Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia star in Bird Box Barcelona.
“After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
- 5/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The best received of Spanish series at last month’s Málaga Festival, “Nights in Tefía” (“Las Noches de Tefía”) hit the festival with already strong buzz. The latest from Spain’s Buendía Estudios and SVOD service Atresplayer Premium whose titles also include “Veneno” and “Cardo,” “Nights in Tefía” proved a critics’ favourite. Written and directed by Miguel del Arco, a distinguished Spanish playwright and theater director, it turns on Airam Betancor who, living in Tenerife in 2004, recognises an old man shuffling down the street: Robles.
He’s the same man who, 42 years before, as a prison guard at the euphemistically named Tefía Penitentiary Agricultural Colony on Fuerteventura, another Canary Island, had beaten and tortured Airam as a teen inmate of the Francoist labor camp designed as a dumping ground for undesirables, from political dissidents to the socially unruly and homosexuals.
The sight of Robles, who has moved into Airam’s...
He’s the same man who, 42 years before, as a prison guard at the euphemistically named Tefía Penitentiary Agricultural Colony on Fuerteventura, another Canary Island, had beaten and tortured Airam as a teen inmate of the Francoist labor camp designed as a dumping ground for undesirables, from political dissidents to the socially unruly and homosexuals.
The sight of Robles, who has moved into Airam’s...
- 4/17/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
So you’ve finished “A Family Tradition” – the concluding episode of Netflix’s global blockbuster series Money Heist. It’s like finally getting off the wildest rollercoaster ride ever, right? So many twists and turns, so many powerful scenes that put our hearts in our throats, so many feels…and now it’s over.
From the very start, no one knew where this show was going to go. The original Spanish TV series La Casa de Papel (The House of Paper) would have disappeared into obscurity when it was cancelled had not Netflix picked it up. But there, the gang stole the hearts of the world, was one of Netflix’s most popular foreign language titles, and became an international symbol for resistance movements. Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) said it best in her ultimate narration, “When this story began, nobody could’ve imagined…”
The final fifth season was broken into two...
From the very start, no one knew where this show was going to go. The original Spanish TV series La Casa de Papel (The House of Paper) would have disappeared into obscurity when it was cancelled had not Netflix picked it up. But there, the gang stole the hearts of the world, was one of Netflix’s most popular foreign language titles, and became an international symbol for resistance movements. Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) said it best in her ultimate narration, “When this story began, nobody could’ve imagined…”
The final fifth season was broken into two...
- 12/6/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The cast of the Spanish ‘Bird Box’ spin-off has also been revealed.
Netflix’s upcoming Spanish production slate includes two original feature films: Nowhere, directed by Albert Pintó, and Patxi Amézcua’s Infiesto (both are working titles).
Nowhere stars Anna Castillo and is produced by Miguel Ruz. Set in the near future, a young pregnant woman named Nada escapes from a country at war by hiding in a maritime container aboard a cargo ship. After a violent storm, Nada then gives birth to the child while lost at sea, where she must fight to survive. Pintó previously directed Spanish Netflix series Sky Rojo.
Netflix’s upcoming Spanish production slate includes two original feature films: Nowhere, directed by Albert Pintó, and Patxi Amézcua’s Infiesto (both are working titles).
Nowhere stars Anna Castillo and is produced by Miguel Ruz. Set in the near future, a young pregnant woman named Nada escapes from a country at war by hiding in a maritime container aboard a cargo ship. After a violent storm, Nada then gives birth to the child while lost at sea, where she must fight to survive. Pintó previously directed Spanish Netflix series Sky Rojo.
- 10/28/2021
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
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