As some former European Shooting Stars celebrate Oscar noms for their latest films, the Europe-wide initiative to draw attention to up-and-coming performers coordinated by European Film Promotion introduces another 10 talents during the Berlinale. From Feb. 16-19, the selected actors will participate in workshops, as
Over the last seven years or so, the ever more capitalized Catalan industry, much based in capital Barcelona, has driven into domestic co-production with other parts of Spain. One result: an exciting new generation of young directors and producers, often women, which have scored a Berlin
“The Catalan industry is healthy in the sense that we’re producing a lot,” says producer-director David Matamoros (“Restless Waters, Shivering Lights,’ “Astronaut”). Led by ESCAC, “Society of the Snow” director J.A. Bayona’s alma mater, its film schools turn out top notch novel directors and technicians. Produced
Outside its Market, of the eleven Spanish films elected for this year’s Berlin Film Festival, five have Catalan involvement, a testament to the significant investment and creative nurturing that occurs there. Below are those five and market highlights: “Cura Sana” (Lucía G. Romero) Produced by
Gerard Butler’s long-awaited “Greenland” sequel is finally set to go into production in April, Variety can confirm. The disaster film, titled “Greenland: Migration,” will see Butler reunite with director Ric Roman Waugh and “Greenland” writer Chris Sparling. “Deadpool” star Morena Baccarin will also return for
Julie Gurian has been named partner at the entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb and Dang. Gurian was recently named one of Variety’s “Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022” and works to represent production companies and individuals — negotiating and drafting agreements concerning
Trey Gargano has been named executive vice president of ad sales, taking the reins of the outlet’s efforts to drive millions of dollars in advertising revenue at a time when Madison Avenue has seemed more ambivalent about news content. Additionally, Ryan Roelle has been promoted
Italy will be the Country in Focus at the European Film Market, running this year from Feb. 15-21. One of the major producing hubs in the world with a long history of excellence, Italy is now going through a production boom driven by a rising