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Filmax Brings Spanish Horror Pic ‘The Hanged Woman’ to the EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
February 16, 2025 / By Jaime Lang (Variety)
Filmax Brings Spanish Horror Pic ‘The Hanged Woman’ to the EFM (EXCLUSIVE)

Spanish sales company Filmax has secured international rights to “The Hanged Woman,” the latest film from director Miguel Ángel Lamata.Known for films such as “Our Lovers” and “The Footballest,” Lamata ventures into the highly sought-after horror genre with this adaptation of Mayte...

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Filmax Snags ‘Another Man’ From Rising Star Director David Moragas
February 13, 2025 / By John Hopewell (Variety)
Filmax Snags ‘Another Man’ From Rising Star Director David Moragas

Barcelona studio Filmax has boarded “Another Man,” a comedy-laced romantic drama marking the second feature from Spanish writer-director David Moragas who turned heads on the festival circuit with ‘A Stormy Night,’ a black and white New York-set brief encounter story. Filmax will...

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‘Leo & Lou,’ From ‘Elite’s’ Zeta Studios, Acquired by Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)
February 13, 2025 / By John Hopewell (Variety)
‘Leo & Lou,’ From ‘Elite’s’ Zeta Studios, Acquired by Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)

Rapidly building a packed sales slate at Berlin, Filmax has pounced on “Leo & Lou,” a feel-good road movie set against the stunning, windswept landscapes of Galicia in northern Spain and produced by Zeta Studios, producer of Netflix hit “Elite.”Filmax will...

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Spanish animated series 'SuperThings' signs its first international sales in Europe
February 5, 2025 / By Filmax
Spanish animated series 'SuperThings' signs its first international sales in Europe

The first wave of deals marks a major milestone in the global expansion of the hit franchise.Broadcasters in France, UK, Germany, Portugal, Benelux and Eastern Europe acquired the animated series 'Superthings: Rivals of Kaboom' (52×7′), a production of Tandem Films,...

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Argentina’s Past and Teen Turmoil Collide in Laura Casabe’s Supernatural-Tinged ’The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’: ‘It’s About Magic and Strange Forces Weaving Into the Fabric of the Everyday’
January 23, 2025 / By Callum McLennan (Variety)
Argentina’s Past and Teen Turmoil Collide in Laura Casabe’s Supernatural-Tinged ’The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’: ‘It’s About Magic and Strange Forces Weaving Into the Fabric of the Everyday’

“The Virgin of the Quarry Lake,” the latest feature from “The Returned” helmer Laura Casabé, sets Argentina’s 2001 economic collapse against a mix of adolescent angst, unbridled desire and supernatural forces. Written by Argentinean filmmaker Benjamín Naishtat (“Rojo,” “Puan”) and drawn from...

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Max, 3Cat greenlight thriller Ravalear as Filmax acquires int’l distribution rights
January 22, 2025 / By C21Media
Max, 3Cat greenlight thriller Ravalear as Filmax acquires int’l distribution rights

CONTENT AMERICAS: Streamer Max and Catalan public broadcaster 3Cat have greenlit a six-episode crime thriller produced by Arcadia in Spain and to be distributed internationally by Barcelona-based Filmax.Filmax is here at Content Americas this week presenting Ravalear (6×45′) to the...

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New TV series based on Magicbox Superthings characters coming to ITVX
January 16, 2025 / By Toyworld Mag
New TV series based on Magicbox Superthings characters coming to ITVX

The new 3D series on ITVX will deliver all the fun of the beloved Superthings brand with episodes that are filled with comedy, adventure and superheroes.Magicbox has announced a collaboration with ITVX for the first 3D animated TV series of the...

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Best of 2024 by Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe (EL PAÍS)
December 28, 2024 / By Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe (EL PAÍS)
Best of 2024 by Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe (EL PAÍS)

Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe from EL PAÍS names NINA one of the 20 best films of 2024, in his own words:Today I'm here to talk about my book. Actually, today I'm here to drop - yes, me too - the best...

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The Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards recognize the directorial debut of Paz Vega and the acting work of Óscar Lasarte
December 19, 2024 / By Filmax
The Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards recognize the directorial debut of Paz Vega and the acting work of Óscar Lasarte

RITA and MAY I SPEAK WITH THE ENEMY have been recognized with nominations at the Goya Awards 2025 granted by the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The awards ceremony will take place next Saturday, February 8 in...

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The Teacher Who Promised The Sea winner of a Sapiens Award
November 27, 2024 / By Filmax
The Teacher Who Promised The Sea winner of a Sapiens Award

On november 26th the III Sàpiens Awards, the third edition of The Night of History, were held at the Petit Palau del Palau de la Música Catalana, in Barcelona.Among the winners, the film THE TEACHER WHO PROMISED THE SEA won the...

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Paz Vega’s Directorial Debut ‘Rita’ Closes U.K. With Signature Entertainment For Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)
November 10, 2024 / By John Hopewell (Variety)
Paz Vega’s Directorial Debut ‘Rita’ Closes U.K. With Signature Entertainment For Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)

A Locarno world premiere this August, “Rita,” the directorial debut of Spanish star Paz Vega (“Spanglish,” “Lucia & Sex”), has clinched first key market sales, rolling off the American Film Market.Sales company Filmax has closed the U.K. and Ireland with Signature Entertainment, whose recent and...

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Filmax boards Spanish comedy ‘From Good To The Hood’ for AFM (exclusive)
November 7, 2024 / By Elisabet Cabeza (Screen Daily)
Filmax boards Spanish comedy ‘From Good To The Hood’ for AFM (exclusive)

Filmax has acquired international rights to Spanish comedy From Good To The Hood, starring Quim Gutiérrez and Sara Sálamo.The film is based on the 2019 French film New Biz In The Hood, starring Gilles Lelouche and directed by Mohamed Hamidi. It tells the...

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