Today, Apple TV+ revealed the premiere date and a first look at Women in Blue (“Las Azules”), its upcoming ten-episode Spanish-language crime drama featuring an entirely Hispanic cast and crew led by Ariel Award nominee Bárbara Mori.
Created by International Emmy Award-winning showrunner and director Fernando Rovzar and Pablo Aramendi, Women in Blue will make its global debut with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through September 25.
Set in 1970 and inspired by true events, Women in Blue tells the story of four women who defy the ultra-conservative norms of the time and join Mexico’s first female police force, only to discover that their squad is a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer.
As the body count grows, María (Mori), whose determination to catch the killer becomes an obsession; Gabina (Amorita Rasgado), whose father is a...
Created by International Emmy Award-winning showrunner and director Fernando Rovzar and Pablo Aramendi, Women in Blue will make its global debut with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through September 25.
Set in 1970 and inspired by true events, Women in Blue tells the story of four women who defy the ultra-conservative norms of the time and join Mexico’s first female police force, only to discover that their squad is a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer.
As the body count grows, María (Mori), whose determination to catch the killer becomes an obsession; Gabina (Amorita Rasgado), whose father is a...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: Bernard Kira, the manager and producer behind the nine-year-old shingle Bmk-ent, has rebranded the company as Apparent Motion Media, also announcing his signing of International Emmy winner Fernando Rovzar (Hotel Cocaine).
Kira’s move to rebrand comes as he preps Higher Ground, his third film as a producer, and second for an in-house client. Heading into production in March, the film is based on a script discovered by Apparent Motion client Charlie Weber (How to Get Away with Murder), which was developed internally, before being packaged and sold with Weber headlining. Previously, Kira set up client Erlingur Thoroddsen’s film The Piper, a horror pic poised to hit theaters on March 8.
In a statement on the re-launch of his company, Kira made the observation that “artists are becoming more proactive in generating their own opportunities and controlling the trajectory of their careers.” He added that he “started Bmk-ent with...
Kira’s move to rebrand comes as he preps Higher Ground, his third film as a producer, and second for an in-house client. Heading into production in March, the film is based on a script discovered by Apparent Motion client Charlie Weber (How to Get Away with Murder), which was developed internally, before being packaged and sold with Weber headlining. Previously, Kira set up client Erlingur Thoroddsen’s film The Piper, a horror pic poised to hit theaters on March 8.
In a statement on the re-launch of his company, Kira made the observation that “artists are becoming more proactive in generating their own opportunities and controlling the trajectory of their careers.” He added that he “started Bmk-ent with...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway Video is launching a Latino-focused digital studio titled “Mas Mejor,” which will create and distribute content targeted to the Latino population as well as general audiences. Broadway Video has partnered with NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises as well as emerging comedic talent and digital influencers including “SNL” alums Horatio Sanz and Fred Armisen, Vine star David Lopez and Frank Garcia Hejl. Moreover, Broadway Video has partnered with Mexico City production studio What a Bear and Lemon Films’ Billy and Fernando Rovzar to produce short-form comedies. “We’re excited to work with Telemundo Digital and our other soon-to-be announced distribution partners to provide a platform.
- 9/28/2015
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Fantastic Fest 2015 will include the second edition of the international co-production market Fantastic Market | Mercado Fantastico, and this year 15 projects have been selected. Read on for the full list!
The Fantastic Market | Mercado Fantastico runs September 18-20 in Austin, Texas. Fantastic Fest lead programmer Rodney Perkins and festival director Kristen Bell are heading up the effort. For more info on all of the below projects, visit FantasticFest.com/Projects.
Canana - the Mexican production outlet helmed by Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, and Pablo Cruz - is co-producing the market alongside filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network. Cristina Garza, Vice President of Mundial, Canana's sales joint venture with Im Global, is sourcing projects from the region.
"The public response to this year's call for submissions was astounding," says market director Perkins. "The 15 selected projects represent a diverse mix of talent from the United States and abroad. We are extremely...
The Fantastic Market | Mercado Fantastico runs September 18-20 in Austin, Texas. Fantastic Fest lead programmer Rodney Perkins and festival director Kristen Bell are heading up the effort. For more info on all of the below projects, visit FantasticFest.com/Projects.
Canana - the Mexican production outlet helmed by Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, and Pablo Cruz - is co-producing the market alongside filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network. Cristina Garza, Vice President of Mundial, Canana's sales joint venture with Im Global, is sourcing projects from the region.
"The public response to this year's call for submissions was astounding," says market director Perkins. "The 15 selected projects represent a diverse mix of talent from the United States and abroad. We are extremely...
- 8/9/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Tribeca Film Institute (Tfi) announced the award winners for the Tfi Latin America Media Arts Fund and first-ever Heineken Voces grant at a celebration over the weekend for Latin American filmmakers during the Tribeca Film Festival. The funds, totaling $60,000, support innovative Latin American film and video artists to help them explore stories reflecting diverse cultures and gain exposure in the film industry.
The Tfi Latin America Media Arts Fund awards $10,000 grants to animation, documentary, or hybrid feature-length films in advanced development, production or post-production from filmmakers living and working in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Grantees also receive exclusive guidance from Tfi to ensure that each film reaches completion and enters the U.S. marketplace from the best possible vantage point. The Fund is sponsored by Moviecity and Canacine.
“We are proud to support this year’s Latin America Fund and Heineken Voces winners, and...
The Tfi Latin America Media Arts Fund awards $10,000 grants to animation, documentary, or hybrid feature-length films in advanced development, production or post-production from filmmakers living and working in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Grantees also receive exclusive guidance from Tfi to ensure that each film reaches completion and enters the U.S. marketplace from the best possible vantage point. The Fund is sponsored by Moviecity and Canacine.
“We are proud to support this year’s Latin America Fund and Heineken Voces winners, and...
- 4/23/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off for the eleventh time starting Wednesday when "The Five-Year Engagement" premieres, and festival organizers have just announced the star-studded jury for this year's edition.
Thirty-nine celebrities -- of various levels of fame and awards kudos -- make up the six juries, with producer Irwin Winkler ("Goodfellas") serving a jury president.
Among those selected by Tribeca this year: Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Rosario Dawson, Dakota Fanning, Kellan Lutz, Michael Moore and Olivia Wilde. Also on the list: Brett Ratner. The controversial big-budget director will serve on the Documentary and Student Short Film Competition jury along with Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, Susan Sarandon and Shailene Woodley, among others.
“We are honored to have this accomplished group dedicate the time and care it takes to view and discuss the films in competition this year,” Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal said in a statement.
For...
Thirty-nine celebrities -- of various levels of fame and awards kudos -- make up the six juries, with producer Irwin Winkler ("Goodfellas") serving a jury president.
Among those selected by Tribeca this year: Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Rosario Dawson, Dakota Fanning, Kellan Lutz, Michael Moore and Olivia Wilde. Also on the list: Brett Ratner. The controversial big-budget director will serve on the Documentary and Student Short Film Competition jury along with Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, Susan Sarandon and Shailene Woodley, among others.
“We are honored to have this accomplished group dedicate the time and care it takes to view and discuss the films in competition this year,” Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal said in a statement.
For...
- 4/16/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
It’s a star-studded list that includes some interesting, and surprising, names, which is just what you’d expect from the Tribeca Film Festival. The juries have been announced, and you could hardly got a more varied mix.
Juries Announced For 2012 Tribeca Film Festival And Tribeca Film Institute Programs
Academy Award-Winning Producer/Director Irwin Winkler To Serve as Jury President
Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Rosario Dawson, Dakota Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Susannah Grant, Kellan Lutz, Michael Moore, Mike Newell, Brett Ratner, Susan Sarandon, Olivia Wilde, and Shailene Woodley are among the Jurors
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors – a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders. Irwin Winkler has been named President of the Jury. The Jury will be divided among the six competitive Festival categories and will announce the winning films,...
Juries Announced For 2012 Tribeca Film Festival And Tribeca Film Institute Programs
Academy Award-Winning Producer/Director Irwin Winkler To Serve as Jury President
Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Rosario Dawson, Dakota Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Susannah Grant, Kellan Lutz, Michael Moore, Mike Newell, Brett Ratner, Susan Sarandon, Olivia Wilde, and Shailene Woodley are among the Jurors
The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors – a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders. Irwin Winkler has been named President of the Jury. The Jury will be divided among the six competitive Festival categories and will announce the winning films,...
- 4/16/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Shailene Woodley, Brett Ratner, Susan Sarandon, Olivia Wilde, and EW’s own film critic Lisa Schwarzbaum are among the 39 jurors taking part in this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday.
“We are honored to have this accomplished group dedicate the time and care it takes to view and discuss the films in competition this year,” said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of the Festival, in a statement.
The juries will award $175,000 in the six categories of World Narrative, World Documentary, Best New Narrative Director, Best New Documentary Director, Narrative Short Film Competition, and Documentary and Student Short Film Competition.
“We are honored to have this accomplished group dedicate the time and care it takes to view and discuss the films in competition this year,” said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of the Festival, in a statement.
The juries will award $175,000 in the six categories of World Narrative, World Documentary, Best New Narrative Director, Best New Documentary Director, Narrative Short Film Competition, and Documentary and Student Short Film Competition.
- 4/16/2012
- by Michelle Profis
- EW - Inside Movies
Dallas' Vistas Latino Film Festival is celebrating its eleventh annual appearance with a great line up of Latin American films and visits from several of the minds and faces behind them. Vistas runs from October 28th through the 31st and showcases some of the best recent Latino film of recent years. The Mexican omnibus film, Revolucion opens the festival on October 28th at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station. This is Revolucion's Us debut and stars Jaime Camil, Blanca Soto, Alejandra Barros, Liz Gallardo, Adal Ramones, Alejandra Ambrosi, Pedro Armendariz, Jr., Jeannine Derbez, Gustavo Sanchez-Parra, Humberto Busto, Erik del Castillo, and Maria Soleno will be in attendance, it should be a fun night! Twitch readers will probably recognize Seres: Genesis among the films being screened this year. The film opened a couple of weeks ago in Mexico and is getting good notices, this could be a new landmark in Latin American Sci-fi,...
- 10/9/2010
- Screen Anarchy
MEXICO CITY -- Lemon Films, producer of the year's top boxoffice hit here, is developing the Christmas movie "X-mas, Inc". with Warner Bros.' local production arm.
Lemon, founded by brothers Billy and Fernando Rovzar, expects production to begin on the comedy within two months. Fernando Rovzar penned the script and is making his big-screen directorial debut. The producer-turned-helmer wrote and directed several episodes of "13 Fears", a horror series that Lemon produced for Mexican network Televisa.
"X-mas" is a nontraditional holiday film in which the North Pole is melting and Santa Claus is a victim of capitalist exploitation as he struggles to bring Christmas spirit back to life.
Actors Pedro Armendariz and Hector Jimenez are attached to the project.
Unlike in the U.S., holiday movies are a rarity in Mexico, where "X-mas" is set for a December 2008 release. "It's ridiculous that nobody has ever exploited the Christmas genre in Mexico," Billy Rovzar said.
Additionally, Lemon is preparing its most ambitious project to date under the working title "Saving Private Perez". The $6 million action comedy will be filmed in Mexico, the U.S.
Lemon, founded by brothers Billy and Fernando Rovzar, expects production to begin on the comedy within two months. Fernando Rovzar penned the script and is making his big-screen directorial debut. The producer-turned-helmer wrote and directed several episodes of "13 Fears", a horror series that Lemon produced for Mexican network Televisa.
"X-mas" is a nontraditional holiday film in which the North Pole is melting and Santa Claus is a victim of capitalist exploitation as he struggles to bring Christmas spirit back to life.
Actors Pedro Armendariz and Hector Jimenez are attached to the project.
Unlike in the U.S., holiday movies are a rarity in Mexico, where "X-mas" is set for a December 2008 release. "It's ridiculous that nobody has ever exploited the Christmas genre in Mexico," Billy Rovzar said.
Additionally, Lemon is preparing its most ambitious project to date under the working title "Saving Private Perez". The $6 million action comedy will be filmed in Mexico, the U.S.
- 12/5/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MEXICO CITY – Coming off the success of boxoffice horror hit "Kilometer 31", Mexican shingle Lemon Films is preparing a romantic thriller with U.S. producers and an animated feature with Warner Bros. Mexico.
Lemon, run by U.S.-educated brothers Billy and Fernando Rovzar, is co-producing the romantic thriller under the working title "Violanchelo" (Love, Pain and Vice Versa) with Miami-based Panamax, producer Nick Spicer and Spain's Filmax. Spicer met first-time director Alfonso Pineda-Ulloa while studying at the UCLA producers program.
Blas Valdez penned the script based on a short story titled "Dolor y Viceversa". The story centers on two characters with a dark connected past that reveals itself in their dreams.
Spicer said Panamax will distribute the picture in the U.S. through Lionsgate. Panamax, founded by former Telemundo chief Jim McNamara, has an output deal in place with Lionsgate to produce Spanish-language films for U.S. Latino audiences. Filmax will handle worldwide sales and distribution in Spain.
The $3-million-production is set to begin in June.
Lemon, run by U.S.-educated brothers Billy and Fernando Rovzar, is co-producing the romantic thriller under the working title "Violanchelo" (Love, Pain and Vice Versa) with Miami-based Panamax, producer Nick Spicer and Spain's Filmax. Spicer met first-time director Alfonso Pineda-Ulloa while studying at the UCLA producers program.
Blas Valdez penned the script based on a short story titled "Dolor y Viceversa". The story centers on two characters with a dark connected past that reveals itself in their dreams.
Spicer said Panamax will distribute the picture in the U.S. through Lionsgate. Panamax, founded by former Telemundo chief Jim McNamara, has an output deal in place with Lionsgate to produce Spanish-language films for U.S. Latino audiences. Filmax will handle worldwide sales and distribution in Spain.
The $3-million-production is set to begin in June.
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