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El regreso de ‘Aída’ pasará por cines. © Globomedia

Comienza el rodaje en diferentes localizaciones del centro de Madrid y en el plató original de Globomedia de la película Aída y vuelta, el regreso de la mítica serie de Telecinco, que estará dirigida por Paco León, que también interpreta a Luismi en la serie, y que contará con un guion del propio Paco y de Fer Pérez, guionista de la serie.

Por el momento, no se conocen detalles de la trama, pero vuelve la mayor parte del reparto original: Carmen Machi, Paco León, Miren Ibarguren, Mariano Peña, Eduardo Casanova, Pepe Viyuela, Melani Olivares, Canco Rodríguez, Secun de la Rosa, David Castillo, Marisol Ayuso, Pepa Rus, Óscar Reyes y Adrián Gordillo. Una ausencia importante es la de Ana Polvorosa, quien interpretaba a Lore.

En palabras de Paco León: «Al principio había muchas ganas del público y también de nosotros de un reencuentro.

¡El caos está servido! © Sony Pictures

Sony Pictures ha compartido el primer tráiler de la película Un funeral de locos, una disparatada comedia dirigida por Manuel Gómez Pereira (Cuéntame cómo pasó), con guion de Yolanda García Serrano (Hit).

En Un funeral de locos, los miembros de una familia acuden a despedir al patriarca recientemente fallecido. Pero lo que debería ser un sentido velatorio se convierte en una reunión enloquecida cuando uno de los asistentes saca a la luz el secreto mejor guardado del difunto. Chantajes, alucinaciones y relaciones desquiciadas se dan cita en este alocado funeral, donde el caos está servido.

La película cuenta con un reparto coral de lujo: Quim Gutiérrez (La cara oculta), Ernesto Alterio (El otro lado de la cama), Gorka Otxoa (Machos alfa), Inma Cuesta (La novia), Hugo Silva (Buscando a Coque), Esmeralda Pimentel (El color de la pasión), Belén Rueda (El orfanato), Secun de la Rosa...

Ernesto Alterio y Pilar Castro encabezan el reencuentro bajo la dirección de Samantha López Speranza. © Disney

Comienza el rodaje de “Todos los Lados de la Cama”, secuela de “El Otro Lado de la Cama” y “Los 2 Lados de la Cama”, que reúne a su mítico reparto 22 años después bajo la dirección de Samantha López Speranza, que debuta en la dirección de largometrajes.

En “Todos los Lados de la Cama”, tras décadas sin verse, Javier (Ernesto Alterio) y Carlota (Pilar Castro) montan en cólera cuando descubren que sus hijos Óscar (Jan Buxaderas) y Julia (Lucía Caraballo) planean casarse. ¿Quién a su edad tiene una relación heteronormativa y exclusiva en 2025 con todo lo que les queda por experimentar? ¿Es que no les han enseñado nada como padres? Ni Paula (Natalia Verbeke), madre de Óscar; ni Rafa (Alberto San Juan), convertido en gurú contra las relaciones tóxicas; ni Pilar (María Esteve), wedding planner...

Netflix has ordered another Spanish film, My Dearest Señorita, and unveiled a first look at upcoming dram series Superstar at an event in Madrid.

My Dearest Señorita, produced by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, is an adaptation of the 1972 Oscar-winning film of the same name directed by Jaime de Arimañán, who co-wrote the script with José Luis Borau starring José Luis López Vázquez.

The 1970s film was a romantic drama that explored themes of intersexuality, and was one of very few to tackle sexual orientation in General Franco’s ultra-conservative Spain. It won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 1973 Oscars.

“My Dearest Señorita is an adaptation,” said Calvo and Ambrossi in a statement. “Times have changed, and we believe it is a good time to revisit this story, a story of gender identity and wonderful, mainstream love. The creative challenge is how far we can update it without losing the essence.

This Monday at 10:00 Pm on HBO, “30 Coins” delves into the supernatural with Season 2 Episode 8, titled “The Eye of God.” The series follows Father Vergara, a multifaceted character with a history as an exorcist, boxer, and ex-convict, who finds himself in exile in a remote Spanish town. In this gripping episode, Father Vergara confronts a series of paranormal phenomena that grip the town in fear.

As the suspense unfolds, Father Vergara enlists the aid of the town’s mayor and a veterinarian, forming an unlikely alliance to combat the otherworldly forces at play. “The Eye of God” promises a thrilling mix of horror, mystery, and supernatural intrigue, with each character bringing their unique skills to the forefront.

Tune in at 10:00 Pm for an episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, exploring the uncharted territories of the supernatural. “30 Coins” on HBO continues to deliver a...

Prepare for a spine-chilling episode of “30 Coins” as Season 2 Episode 7, titled “The Two Cores,” hits HBO screens at 10:00 Pm on Monday, December 4, 2023. The series follows Father Vergara, a unique character blending exorcist skills, boxing prowess, and a tumultuous past, exiled to a remote Spanish town. In this installment, the enigmatic priest seeks assistance from the town’s mayor and a veterinarian as a disturbing series of paranormal phenomena grips the community.

As the plot thickens, viewers can expect a riveting mix of supernatural suspense and collaborative efforts to unravel the mysteries haunting the town. Father Vergara’s multifaceted character adds layers to the narrative, blending elements of the supernatural with human drama. The alliance formed with the mayor and veterinarian hints at the diverse skills needed to confront the escalating paranormal threats.

“The Two Cores” promises an immersive experience, weaving together elements of horror, mystery, and human struggle.

In the upcoming episode, viewers are in for a supernatural treat as Father Vergara, the exorcist, boxer, and ex-convict with a mysterious past, takes center stage in “30 Coins” Season 2 Episode 6 titled “Reset the World.” Scheduled to air at 10:00 Pm on Monday, November 27, 2023, on HBO, the episode promises an engaging blend of horror and drama.

Exiled to a remote Spanish town, Father Vergara finds himself facing a series of paranormal phenomena that threaten the delicate balance between the supernatural and the human world. To combat these otherworldly challenges, he enlists the help of the town’s mayor and a veterinarian, leading to an intriguing alliance against the unknown.

For fans of the supernatural and those who enjoy a thrilling narrative with a touch of mystery, “30 Coins” continues to deliver. This episode is poised to captivate audiences as the characters navigate through the eerie and unexplained, making it a...

In the upcoming episode of “30 Coins,” titled “The Arcane Symbol,” viewers can anticipate the continued journey of Father Vergara, an exorcist, boxer, and ex-convict exiled to a remote town in Spain. This episode unfolds as Father Vergara encounters a series of paranormal phenomena in the town, prompting him to seek assistance from the mayor and a veterinarian. As the trio investigates, the plot thickens, delving into the mysterious occurrences that challenge both their beliefs and the fabric of reality.

Fans of the supernatural and suspenseful storytelling won’t want to miss the latest installment of “30 Coins,” airing at 10:00 Pm on Monday, November 20, 2023, on HBO. Tune in for an intriguing blend of exorcism, mystery, and the unexplained in this gripping Spanish horror series.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 Pm Monday 20 November 2023 on HBO

30 Coins The Arcane Symbol Cast – Season 2 Episode 5 Main Cast Eduard Fernández as Padre Manuel Vergara...

In the upcoming episode titled “The Black Book of the Mad Arab” from Season 2 of “30 Coins,” set to air at 10:00 Pm on Monday, November 13, 2023, viewers can expect a thrilling continuation of the supernatural drama. The show follows Father Vergara, an exorcist, boxer, and former convict, who is now living in a remote Spanish town. As the town is plagued by a series of paranormal occurrences, Father Vergara reaches out to the mayor and a veterinarian for assistance.

This episode maintains the suspense and intrigue that “30 Coins” is known for, as it delves deeper into the mysteries and supernatural phenomena that have gripped the town. The collaboration between Father Vergara, the mayor, and the veterinarian promises to unravel the enigmatic events and offers viewers a look at their efforts to confront and understand the unexplained. “The Black Book of the Mad Arab” continues to build on the suspense...

On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 Pm on HBO, “30 Coins” continues with Season 2, Episode 3. The show follows Father Vergara, an exorcist, boxer, and ex-convict living in a remote town in Spain. In this episode, Father Vergara, along with the town’s mayor and a veterinarian, faces a series of paranormal events that are happening in their town.

These strange and unexplained occurrences lead them to work together to uncover the mysteries behind the supernatural phenomena. Father Vergara, with his unique background, becomes a central figure in confronting these strange happenings.

If you’re a fan of suspenseful and supernatural stories, “30 Coins” is a show that might pique your interest. It’s a mix of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural, set in a small Spanish town.

Be sure to tune in on Monday at 11:00 Pm on HBO to catch Season 2, Episode 3 of “30 Coins” and find out what mysteries...

Warner Bros Discovery left Spain out of its clampdown on European original programs for HBO Max, and has now doubled down on the country by ordering a soccer comedy there.

Production is underway in Madrid on Playing Dirty (Monos con Pistola) The seven-part series comes from Jorge Valdano Sáenz and Pablo Tébar and is based on an idea from Carolina Bang and Álex de la Iglesia, whose drama 30 Coins is one HBO Max Europe’s most high-profile originals. The series is produced by Bang and de la Iglesia’s Pokeepsie Films, which is part of Banijay Iberia.

Playing Dirty follows the life of soccer agent Alberto Martín Ruiz, otherwise known as ‘Beto,’ as he leaves the comfortable life of working at a large soccer agency to go it alone and start his own venture. Navigating between his daily delirious struggle with soccer players and his stressful family life, his only solace is his girlfriend,...

No event in the world offers a broader spread of recent movies from Spain than the Malaga de Cine – Spanish Screenings. Unspooling online over Oct. 20-22, this year’s lineup offers buyers a chance to catch up with titles at San Sebastian, as well as upcoming releases, 2021 Malaga fest winners and its pix-in-post panorama. At the heart of the event are its Screenings, new or newish titles which in an ordinary onsite year would play in cinema theaters in Malaga. Variety drills down on a score of films playing at this year’s event, including a clutch of notable debuts.

“All the Moons,” (Arcadia Motion Pictures, Kowalski Films, Pris & Batty, Ilargia Films, Noodles Production)

A fantasy vampire period drama, set in 19th century Spain during its Carlist wars. Bullish sales prospects. Sales agency: Filmax

“Ama,” (Julia de Paz Solvas, La Dalia Films)

Paz Solvas’ first feature and a Malaga best...

Spain brings a robust crop of developing projects and completed titles to this year’s Cannes Film Market.

“Alcarrás” (Carla Simon)

Much anticipated after Simon’s “Summer 1993,” “Alcarrás” tracks the final harvest at a multi-generational family farm. Co-produced with Italy. Sales: MK2 Films

“Ama” (Julia de Paz Solvas)

A Malaga premiere from La Dalia Films about single motherhood and raising a child without a permanent home. Sales: Filmax

“Ane Is Missing”

(David Pérez Sañudo)

A 2021 best picture Goya nominee, Patricia López Arnáiz dominates the screen as a mother looking for her teenage daughter. Sales: Latido

“Beyond the Summit” (Ibon Cormenzana)

Javier Rey (“Fariña”) & Patricia Lopez Arnaiz (“Ane”) star in this mountain climbing metaphor for self-realization.

Sales: Filmax

“Canto Cósmico. Niño de Elche”

From Señor y Señora and Código Sur, the story of a former child prodigy flamenco singer who pushed the boundaries of the artform.

“Carpoolers” (Martín Cuervo)

A...

Feature comedies “El Cover,” the directorial debut of actor Secun de la Rosa, and Ana Murugarren’s “García y García,” will respectively open and close Spain’s 24th Malaga Film Festival, the country’s biggest event dedicated exclusively to films and TV in Spain and Latin America.

Running June 3-13, the festival focus will fall on its usefulness for the region’s film and TV industries, prioritizing cinema exhibition over social events.

The main competition, a faithful reflection of the most recent cinema produced both in Spain and Latin America, combines highly experienced filmmakers with up-and-coming talents. In total, it will highlight 23 features, 15 Spanish and eight Latin American.

Sold by Latido Films, Benidorm-set musical comedy “El Cover” is produced by Kiko Martínez at Madrid’s Nadie Es Perfecto (“Perfectos desconocidos”) in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video and Gts Entertainment.

Toplining Spanish comedians Pepe Viyuela and José Mota (“Padre no hay...

Irene Anula, a star of breakout Spanish TV hit “Vis a Vis” (“Locked Up”), is attached to topline Aitor Uribarri’s survival thriller “Kintsugi,” which Spain’s Mano Negra Films will introduce to potential co-production partners at the Locarno Festival’s Match Me! forum.

Along with “Lady Laura,” starring “Locked Up’s” Itziar Castro and written and directed by Manuel Aguilar, “Kintsugi” marks another step up in production ambition at the Seville-based Mano Negra, which producer Daniel Mendez founded in 2010. First focusing on documentaries – most recently Vanessa Benítez’s “Rota n’ Roll” (2017); Guillermo Rocamora’s “Freedom is a Big Word” (2018) – Mano Negra moved into minority international fiction co-production, boarding Argentine Juan Schnitman’S upcoming “La sangre.” “Lady Laura” and “Kintsugi” mark its first two full-blown lead fiction feature productions.

“Kintsugi” stars Anula as a fugitive on the lam in the forests of wild high mountains, who will have to decide...

Berlin’s Panorama lineup also includes new films from Us, China and Brazil.

Berlin’s Panorama strand is now complete following the addition of 24 additional titles.

A total of 51 works from 43 countries have been chosen for screening in the section, including 21 in Panorama Dokumente and 29 feature films in the main programme and Panorama Special. 36 of these films will be getting their world premieres at the Berlinale.

The German production Tiger Girl by Jakob Lass will open this year’s edition of Panorama Special at Berlin’s Zoo Palast cinema, along with the previously announced Brazilian production Vazante.

Among newly confirmed films are UK Sundance title God’s Own Country, Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name, Cate Shortland’s Berlin Syndrome, feminist fairy tale The Misandrists by Berlinale regular Bruce Labruce, Erik Poppe’s The King’s Choice and Belgian-French-Lebanese co-production Insyriated which stars Hiam Abbass as a woman trapped in an apartment during war.[p...

The Berlin International Film Festival announced 13 additions to its 2017 line-up, including the international premiere of Danny Boyle’s hotly anticipated “Trainspotting” follow-up, “Trainspotting: T2,” and the world premiere of James Mangold’s “Logan,” the third in the growing “Wolverine” franchise, starring Hugh Jackman. Both films will play out of competition.

Read More: ‘Logan’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman’s Final Wolverine Movie Mixes The Superhero Genre With The Western

Hong Sangsoo’s “On the Beach Alone at Night” will make its world premiere at the festival, the latest from the idiosyncratic Korean director whose last film, “Right Now, Wrong Then,” garnered attention at festivals in 2016.

Other promising titles include the world premiere of “The Tin Drum” director Volker Schlöndorff’s “Return To Montauk,” starring Stellan Skarsgård, and “Viceroy’s House,” a period drama from the woman behind “Bend it Like Beckham,” Gurinder Chadha. The Austrian actor Josef Hader also will make...

X-Men spinoff and Trainspotting sequel to play Out of Competition.

A further 13 films have been invited to screen in the Competition and Berlinale Special section at the 67th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.

The festival has added commercial clout to its Out Of Competition lineup in the shape of Danny Boyle’s T2 Trainspotting and X-Men spinoff Logan.

There are also competition berths for new films by Hong Sangsoo, Thomas Arslan, Volker Schlöndorff, Sabu, Álex de la Iglesia and Josef Hader.

Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha’s latest, Viceroy’s House, will have its world premiere out of competition at the festival. Starring Hugh Bonneville alongside Gillian Anderson, the period drama set in 1947 India depicts Lord Mountbatten, the man charged with handing India back to its people.

Also having its world premiered out of competition will be Álex de la Iglesia’s The Bar, a comedy-thriller about a group of strangers who get...

After an initial line-up that included Aki Kaurismäki‘s The Other Side of Hope, Oren Moverman‘s Richard Gere-led The Dinner, Sally Potter‘s The Party, and Agnieszka Holland‘s Spoor, the Berlin International Film Festival have added more anticipated premieres. Highlights include one of two (maybe three) new Hong Sang-soo films this year, On the Beach at Night Alone, along with Volker Schlöndorff‘s Return to Montauk with Stellan Skarsgård and Nina Hoss, as well as the high-profile world premiere of James Mangold‘s Logan and the international premiere of Danny Boyle‘s T2: Trainspotting.

With Paul Verhoeven serving as jury president for the 67th edition of the festival, check out the new additions below.

Competition

Bamui haebyun-eoseo honja (On the Beach at Night Alone)

South Korea

By Hong Sangsoo (Nobody’s Daughter Haewon, Right Now, Wrong Then)

With Kim Minhee, Seo Younghwa, Jung Jaeyoung, Moon Sungkeun,...

This Friday marks IFC Midnight's theatrical and VOD release of Alex de la Iglesia's Witching and Bitching (review), which promises to be one of the most batshit crazy experiences any of us have ever witnessed.

While we wait, we've got some goodies in store for you today, which should whet your appetite for the madness!

Check out a new poster and even a motion poster below, courtesy of Latino Review, as well as the first five minutes of the flick, per Crave Online!

The ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto, and Jaime Ordonez.

Synopsis

When a bank heist...

IFC Midnight has just unleashed some new artwork and a motion poster for Alex De la Iglesia's latest foray into absolute and total lunacy, Witching and Bitching (review), and we have one of the two for ya right here with directions to the other. We're good like that!

IFC Midnight announced a June 13 VOD release for Alex de la Iglesia’s horror comedy Witching & Bitching. Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto, and Jaime Ordonez.

Synopsis

When a bank heist in the city doesn't all go according to plan, José and Tony find themselves in possession of some...

IFC Midnight has just unleashed the official U.S. trailer for Alex De la Iglesia's latest foray into absolute and total lunacy, Witching and Bitching (review), and we have it for you right here free from hexes and incessant complaining!

IFC Midnight announced a June 13 VOD release for Alex de la Iglesia’s horror comedy Witching & Bitching. Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto, and Jaime Ordonez.

Synopsis

When a bank heist in the city doesn't all go according to plan, José and Tony find themselves in possession of some hostages and speeding through the mountains of Spain,...

Two films we've been talking about for a long while, Witching and Bitching and Beneath, will be getting released this June courtesy of IFC Midnight. Read on for details and more.

IFC Midnight announced a June 13 VOD release for Alex de la Iglesia’s horror comedy Witching & Bitching. Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto, and Jaime Ordonez.

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Alex De la Iglesia closed out the Midnight Madness section of this year's Toronto International Film Festival with his totally off the wall new flick Witching and Bitching, which was recently released in his home country of Spain. When will the rest of us be able to check it out? Read on for details!

As reported by Variety, IFC Midnight has secured all North American distribution rights to the horror comedy, which they will release theatrically and on Video On Demand platforms here in the States next year. The film has been sold in more than 40 territories, with only the UK and Australia left to close.

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble...

If you experienced 2010's The Last Circus, then you know that you should never miss anything with the name Alex De la Iglesia attached to it. Swapping out the clowns with witches, the Spanish filmmaker's next is Witching and Bitching (review), which is fresh off a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Check out the wacky new red band trailer below!

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez,...

Looking forward to Alex de la Iglesia's Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi, aka Witching and Bitching (review)? Good! You should be! Check out this fresh crop of goodies from Afm!

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies), and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto, and Jaime Ordonez.

According to De la Iglesia, Witching and Bitching is a mix of his 1995 groundbreaking hit The Day...

Here are the poster and stills for "Witching And Bitching", the new film from Alex de la Iglesia, starring Carmen Maura, Hugo Silva, Mario Casas, Pepòn Nieto, Carolina Bang, Terele Paveze, Jaime Ordònez, Santiago Segura, Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Macarena Gòmez et Gabriel Delgado. An absurd, racy comedy starring a group of desperate thieves who rob a Cash-for-Gold shop in Madrid's Puerta del Sol and make a crazy dash for Disneyland with one of the heister's sons in tow. But on the border with France, they fall into the hands of Basque witches who apply themselves diligently to the ancient customs of their craft and bringing the men down a peg or two....

The second trailer for the latest flick from Alex de la Iglesia, Spain’s most prominent black comedy helmer, has arrived; and we have your first look at the goods! Check out the latest on Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi (Witching and Bitching).

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies) and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto and Jaime Ordonez.

According to De la Iglesia,...

Bafta winner Michael Radford refuses to have his name on recently released movie after three-year tussle over finances with producer

It is a story of love during war and of a stubborn, long-eared, four-legged animal that wanders through the battlefields of Spain's bloody civil war in the 1930s. But the recently released La Mula, or The Mule, is a film without a director, after Britain's Michael Radford refused to add his name to a film that he co-wrote and mostly directed.

Radford, who won a Bafta and was Oscar-nominated for Il Postino, walked away a few days before shooting was due to end. "We thought it would only be a few days and that we would finish the film when he came back, because there was only a week left," said Secun de la Rosa, one of the main actors.

Bafta winner Michael Radford refuses to have his name on recently released movie after three-year tussle over finances with producer

It is a story of love during war and of a stubborn, long-eared, four-legged animal that wanders through the battlefields of Spain's bloody civil war in the 1930s. But the recently released La Mula, or The Mule, is a film without a director, after Britain's Michael Radford refused to add his name to a film that he co-wrote and mostly directed.

Radford, who won a Bafta and was Oscar-nominated for Il Postino, walked away a few days before shooting was due to end. "We thought it would only be a few days and that we would finish the film when he came back, because there was only a week left," said Secun de la Rosa, one of the main actors.

Instead, Radford was replaced by a director with a French accent in a balaclava.

The first trailer and teaser art for the latest flick from Alex de la Iglesia, Spain’s most prominent black comedy helmer, have arrived, and we have your first look at the goods! Check out the latest on Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi (Witching and Bitching).

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies) and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto and Jaime Ordonez.

According to De la Iglesia,...

Director/writer: Juan Martínez Moreno. Cast: Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Mabel Rivera, Luis Zahera, Gorka Otxoa, Manuel Manquiña and Tomás Cimadevilla. Attack of the Werewolves knows many forms. This film has also been called Game of Werewolves and Lobos de Arga. If one directly translates the Spanish title into English, then it becomes the much simpler Werewolves of Arga. This final title is less than stellar, though. This review will call this picture Attack of the Werewolves, which is the United Kingdom title. Attack of the Werewolves is a Spanish language film and an entertaining one at that. This title blends horror elements with comedy. So, the tone of the film is light-hearted. The town of Arga has been cursed and it is up to Tomás (Gorka Otxoa) to remove this affliction. The townsfolk need his blood and his sacrifice in order to remove the curse. The creatures...

Game of Werewolves

Written and directed by Juan Martínez Moreno

Spain, 2012

A hundred years ago, a nymphomaniac queen kills an entire band of gypsies after forcibly having sex with one of the members and getting pregnant, hoping to keep the lineage of the lovechild a secret. With her dying breath, the wife of the sexually assaulted gypsy man (because he was raped) curses the family by promising that the baby will turn into a werewolf when he’s ten years old.

Flash-forward to the present and Tomàs Marino (Gorka Otxoa), a self-important writer and a descendant of the rapist queen, goes back to his hometown to receive some kind of recognition for his work. Unbeknownst to Tomàs, the villagers, including his mayor-priest-uncle, plan on sacrificing him to the aforementioned werewolf that they managed to trap in a barn. With the help of his sheep loving chum Calisto (Carlos Areces), his...

Attack Of The Werewolves

Stars: Carlos Areces, Luis Zahera, Secun de la Rosa, Mabel Rivera, Gorka Otxoa, Manuel Manquiña | Written and Directed by Juan Martínez Moreno

1910. In a remote village, a terrible curse has fallen on the evil Marchioness of Marino and her son – transforming him into a blood-thirsty werewolf who preys on the residents of the village. One hundred years on, Thomas, the only male descendent of the Marino family, returns home to a warm welcome from the villagers but things aren’t quite what they seem. After a century of being terrorized by the vicious werewolf, they plan to break the curse by sacrificing him 100 years to the day when the original curse fell. Thomas must defeat the villagers and pit his wits against a violent beast in order to save himself and overcome a curse that threatens to last for a further 100 years.

The latest in a...

Some fun news is coming out of Spain via Variety... Alex de la Iglesia, Spain’s most prominent black comedy helmer, has teamed with powerful Spanish producer Enrique Cerezo on horror laffer Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi (Witching and Bitching).

The flick centers on a band of thieves trying to flee to France after purloining 25,000 gold rings from a Spanish city. A curse is placed on them, and they fall into the clutches of the witches of the Navarrese town of Zugarramurdi.

Witching's ensemble cast boasts some of Spain’s biggest film and TV stars, such as Mario Casas (I Want You), Hugo Silva (Sex, Parties and Lies) and Carmen Maura, who earned a Best Actress award at San Sebastian in 2000 for her role in Commonwealth. Further cast members are Terele Pavez, Carolina Bang, Secun de la Rosa, Pepon Nieto and Jaime Ordonez.

According to De la Iglesia, Witching and Bitching...

They’re big, they’re hairy, and they’re ready to take a bite out of you. No, we’re not talking about a cannibalistic bear bar – we’re talking about Attack of the Werewolves, due to howl it up old-school on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK on October 8th. Take a peek at the trailer and artwork inside!

Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment is releasing the Spanish horror comedy (also known as Game of Werewolves or Lobos de Arga), which is having its English premiere at Grimmfest 2012. Writer/director Juan Martínez Moreno's Attack of the Werewolves stars Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, and Mabel Rivera.

Synopsis:

1910. In a remote village, a terrible curse has fallen on the evil Marchioness of Marino and her son – transforming him into a bloodthirsty werewolf who preys on the residents of the village.

One hundred years on, Thomas, the only male descendent of the Marino family,...

Game of Werewolves

Directed by Juan Martinez Moreno

Written by Juan Martinez Moreno

Spain, 2012

Ah, the classic werewolf creature. It is one of the vintage, most fondly remembered beasts made famous by Universal Studios back in the earlier days when cinema was but in its infancy. The first classic actor to portray the role? Lon Chaney Jr., whose performance, both with and without makeup, has remained etched in the memories of monster movie fans old and young. Since then, the werewolf’s cinematic record is spotty at best. For every The Wolf Man is a Wolfman (2010, Joe Johnston). For every American Werewolf in London, there is an American Werewolf in Paris. Is the creature that limiting as a storytelling device? Perhaps, but blessed be the filmmakers who come along and create what proves to be one of the successes, among them Spaniard Juan Martinez Moreno with his latest, Game of Werewolves.

Even though all the fun is winding down from this year's Fantasia International Film Festival, there are still some pretty cool things coming out of Montreal's big dance! Case in point: this latest platter of ocular candy for Game of Werewolves!

Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves, aka Lobos de Arga, stars Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

Synopsis

After 15 years Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there: to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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The fourth one-sheet is here for Game of Werewolves, and unlike the last one it's featuring some werewolf action. Now, what other horror comedy featured a scene with a werewolf car surfing? Hmmm ...

Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves, aka Lobos de Arga, stars Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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Well what do ya know! Just yesterday we brought you a new international one-sheet for Game of Werewolves, and today the full trailer has clawed its way online. As per usual we have it for you right here.

Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves, aka Lobos de Arga, stars Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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The latest international One-Sheet for the Spanish flick Game of Werewolves hit the scene or should we say missed the scene today and you gotta admit - it blows! Can someone please tell me what the hell the guys in the marketing department were thinking? Ay dios mio! Juan Martinez Moreno's Lobos de Arga, protagonizando Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquina, Mabel Rivera y Luis Zaher. Look for the film to debut overseas in the nea…...

Nowadays good poster art is hard to find. Completely hit or miss. As for this latest international one-sheet for Game of Werewolves, well, let's just say you can file this one confidently under "miss".

Below you'll find the latest international teaser one-sheet for Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves, aka Lobos de Arga, starring Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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It's been several months since last we spoke about Juan Martínez Moreno's hairy new horror comedy Party of Wolves (or Lobos de Arga for you purists out there), but with the passage of time comes good things, like teasers and posters! We love that kinda stuff!

Carlos Areces, Mabel Rivera, and Secun de la Rosa all star.

Synopsis

1911, Arga, a rural village in the North Western Spanish region of Galicia. A terrible curse falls on the evil Marchioness of Mariño and her son, transforming him into a werewolf. One hundred years later, Tomás Mariño, a failed writer and the only male descendant of the Mariño family, goes back to Arga to be awarded the freedom of the village. But things aren’t as they seem. The real reason for which he has been invited is to be the main protagonist and the sacrifice in an obscure ceremony that must...

Time to add a bit of international flavor to your Tuesday with the trailer debut of Game of Werewolves. Sadly, however, if you don't habla español, you're kind of out of luck and will have to settle for looking at all the pretty pictures.

Below you'll find the international teaser one-sheet for Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves, aka Lobos de Arga, starring Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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Though we're all still pretty much reeling from a recent twist on HBO's "Game of Thrones", yet another bit of foreign horror is afoot and ready to play its own kind of games, these involving lycanthropes and mucho mayhem!

Below you'll find the international teaser one-sheet for Juan Martinez Moreno's Game of Werewolves aka Lobos de Arga starring Carlos Areces, Secun de la Rosa, Manuel Manquiña, Mabel Rivera and Luis Zahera.

More soon. Thanks to DC reader Mark for the heads-up!

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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A few weeks ago we told you about Juan Martínez Moreno's hairy new horror comedy Party of Wolves (or Lobos de Arga for you purists out there). And now today we kick off your weekend with more. Lots more.

Carlos Areces, Mabel Rivera, and Secun de la Rosa all star.

Check out four behind-the-scenes making-of videos (sorry not in English) below along with some new concept art!

Synopsis

1911, Arga, a rural village in the North Western Spanish region of Galicia. A terrible curse falls on the evil Marchioness of Mariño and her son, transforming him into a werewolf. One hundred years later, Tomás Mariño, a failed writer and the only male descendant of the Mariño family, goes back to Arga to be awarded the freedom of the village. But things aren’t as they seem. The real reason for which he has been invited is to be the main...

The first ever images from filmmaker Juan Martínez Moreno's hairy new horror comedy, Party of Wolves (or Lobos de Arga for you purists out there), have hit the net; and we've got a look at them right here for you!

Carlos Areces, Mabel Rivera, and Secun de la Rosa all star. Dig on one photo below, and head on over to Aullidos for more!

Synopsis

After 15 years Tomas, a not very successful writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there: to end an old curse that has been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

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