Movistar Plus+ Shooting Comedy ‘Muertos S.L.’
Cameras are rolling on Muertos S.L., an eight-part Spanish sitcom for Movistar Plus+ set in a family-owned funeral home. Laura and Alberto Caballero are directing the series, which is a Movistar Plus+ production in collaboration with Contubernio Sl. Carlos Areces leads the cast, which also includes Ascen López, Salva Reina, Aitziber Garmendia and Adriana Torrebejano among others. Plot reads: “When Gonzalo Torregrosa, owner and founder of Torregrosa Funeral Home, passes away, Dámaso Carrillo, his right-hand man in the company, doesn’t hesitate that the best for the business is taking the reins himself. However, against all odds, Nieves, the septuagenarian widow, decides to take the lead in the family business, with the assistance of her inept yet enthusiastic son-in-law, Chemi, a Marketing expert, and in defiance of her daughters’ plans to close the Funeral Home and start a gym.
Cameras are rolling on Muertos S.L., an eight-part Spanish sitcom for Movistar Plus+ set in a family-owned funeral home. Laura and Alberto Caballero are directing the series, which is a Movistar Plus+ production in collaboration with Contubernio Sl. Carlos Areces leads the cast, which also includes Ascen López, Salva Reina, Aitziber Garmendia and Adriana Torrebejano among others. Plot reads: “When Gonzalo Torregrosa, owner and founder of Torregrosa Funeral Home, passes away, Dámaso Carrillo, his right-hand man in the company, doesn’t hesitate that the best for the business is taking the reins himself. However, against all odds, Nieves, the septuagenarian widow, decides to take the lead in the family business, with the assistance of her inept yet enthusiastic son-in-law, Chemi, a Marketing expert, and in defiance of her daughters’ plans to close the Funeral Home and start a gym.
- 10/24/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: It’s a Sin star and musician Olly Alexander has created an original song for upcoming Sky’s coming-of-age love story Bonus Track.
Alexander is also an executive producer on the film, which comes from Josh O’Connor and Mike Gilbert and is set to premiere at BFI’s London Film Festival this October before launching on Sky Cinema.
The film, set in 2006, follows small-town teenager George (Joe Anders), who dreams of being a star though no-one else sees his talent. When Max (Samuel Small), the son of a mega-famous musical duo and takes and takes an interest in his music, George can’t believe it. But as they grow closer, George begins to question why he wants to spend time with Max — he’s faced with a dream come true, if only he can figure out what that dream actually is now.
Susan Wokoma, O’Connor, Ray Panthaki, Alison Sudol...
Alexander is also an executive producer on the film, which comes from Josh O’Connor and Mike Gilbert and is set to premiere at BFI’s London Film Festival this October before launching on Sky Cinema.
The film, set in 2006, follows small-town teenager George (Joe Anders), who dreams of being a star though no-one else sees his talent. When Max (Samuel Small), the son of a mega-famous musical duo and takes and takes an interest in his music, George can’t believe it. But as they grow closer, George begins to question why he wants to spend time with Max — he’s faced with a dream come true, if only he can figure out what that dream actually is now.
Susan Wokoma, O’Connor, Ray Panthaki, Alison Sudol...
- 9/8/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
There is a great story of directorial ingenuity related to Willem Dafoe's performance in "American Psycho." Mary Haddon asked him to play his scenes as a private eye investigating the disappearance of Patrick Bateman's colleague in three different ways. First, he would act like he was totally clueless; then as if he was suspicious; and lastly, as if he was absolutely certain the psychotic yuppie was involved. She then cut the different takes together to keep audiences wrong-footed about how much his character knew.
"The Strays" plays like writer-director Nathaniel Martello-White attempted a similar trick, helming three different versions of the same story in a different genre, then taking an act from each. What we get is a frustratingly uneven movie that is scarier as psychological horror, works better as a social drama, and flunks completely as a home invasion thriller.
The influence of Jordan Peele hangs heavily over the film.
"The Strays" plays like writer-director Nathaniel Martello-White attempted a similar trick, helming three different versions of the same story in a different genre, then taking an act from each. What we get is a frustratingly uneven movie that is scarier as psychological horror, works better as a social drama, and flunks completely as a home invasion thriller.
The influence of Jordan Peele hangs heavily over the film.
- 5/31/2023
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
The buyers’ event is organised by the BFI and British Council.
Janis Pugh’s Chuck Chuck Baby, Amrou Al-Kadhi’s Layla and Daniel Kokotajlo’s sophomore feature, Starve Acre, are among the eight features selected for Great8, the annual Cannes buyers’ showcase of UK films from emerging directors organised by the British Film Institute (BFI) and British Council.
The showcase, now in its sixth year, presents UK feature films from first and second-time filmmakers to international distributors and festival programmers. It is funded and run by the BFI and British Council, in partnership with BBC Film and Film4.
In preparation for the Marché,...
Janis Pugh’s Chuck Chuck Baby, Amrou Al-Kadhi’s Layla and Daniel Kokotajlo’s sophomore feature, Starve Acre, are among the eight features selected for Great8, the annual Cannes buyers’ showcase of UK films from emerging directors organised by the British Film Institute (BFI) and British Council.
The showcase, now in its sixth year, presents UK feature films from first and second-time filmmakers to international distributors and festival programmers. It is funded and run by the BFI and British Council, in partnership with BBC Film and Film4.
In preparation for the Marché,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
The BFI and British Council have unveiled the eight new British films that will be presented to international distributors and festival programmers at the Cannes film market as part of the annual Great8 showcase.
Unseen footage from the films, from first and second time U.K. filmmakers, will be introduced by their filmmakers and screened on May 11. Now in its sixth year, the initiative is in partnership with BBC Film and Film4. Films previously highlighted by Great8 include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” Rungano Nyoni’s “I Am Not A Witch,” Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” and Rose Glass’ “Saint Maud.”
Agnieszka Moody, BFI head of international and industry policy, said: “The lineup of films and filmmakers featuring in this year’s Great8 continues to shine a light on the exciting diversity of filmmaker voices and stories continuing to come out of the U.K. We are proud alongside our partners at the British Council,...
Unseen footage from the films, from first and second time U.K. filmmakers, will be introduced by their filmmakers and screened on May 11. Now in its sixth year, the initiative is in partnership with BBC Film and Film4. Films previously highlighted by Great8 include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” Rungano Nyoni’s “I Am Not A Witch,” Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” and Rose Glass’ “Saint Maud.”
Agnieszka Moody, BFI head of international and industry policy, said: “The lineup of films and filmmakers featuring in this year’s Great8 continues to shine a light on the exciting diversity of filmmaker voices and stories continuing to come out of the U.K. We are proud alongside our partners at the British Council,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nathaniel Martello-White’s feature debut The Strays is a social thriller that lacks bite, discipline, and a third act. When the film abruptly ended, I waited for Ashton Kutcher to pop from behind my sofa to announce a film critic Punk’d spin-off, where they cut to a movie’s credits twenty minutes too early. It’s an incomplete experience that haphazardly comments on otherwise significant talking points about systemic racial divides and skin-color privileges. Martello-White writes from a place of feel-bad frustration, but all that appears is the mistranslation of biased classism vibes into a home invasion mold.
Ashley Madekwe leads as a complicated housewife everyone knows as Neve, a light-skinned Black woman who embraces wigs, makeup applications, and the comforts of white suburbia. She’s married to posh and proper caucasian husband Ian (Justin Salinger) — imagine a role Michael Sheen would play — and earns a glistening reputation as...
Ashley Madekwe leads as a complicated housewife everyone knows as Neve, a light-skinned Black woman who embraces wigs, makeup applications, and the comforts of white suburbia. She’s married to posh and proper caucasian husband Ian (Justin Salinger) — imagine a role Michael Sheen would play — and earns a glistening reputation as...
- 2/23/2023
- by Matt Donato
- bloody-disgusting.com
The final full week of February is upon us, and with it comes seven more brand new horror movies – including the at-home releases of this year’s two big theatrical horror offerings.
And one of those movies will be a bit bloodier this time around…
Here’s all the new horror arriving February 21 – February 24, 2023!
M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest thriller, Universal’s Knock at the Cabin was released in theaters on February 3, and we’ve learned that the film is Now Available on PVOD at home!
You can rent Knock at the Cabin for $19.99 or digitally purchase the film for $24.99.
Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin has made $47.9 million worldwide in theaters these past several weeks, with $31 million of that worldwide total made here in the United States.
In Knock at the Cabin, “While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four...
And one of those movies will be a bit bloodier this time around…
Here’s all the new horror arriving February 21 – February 24, 2023!
M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest thriller, Universal’s Knock at the Cabin was released in theaters on February 3, and we’ve learned that the film is Now Available on PVOD at home!
You can rent Knock at the Cabin for $19.99 or digitally purchase the film for $24.99.
Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin has made $47.9 million worldwide in theaters these past several weeks, with $31 million of that worldwide total made here in the United States.
In Knock at the Cabin, “While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four...
- 2/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix’s latest dabble in the psychological thriller arena, ‘The Strays’ may come from British writer/director Nathaniel Martello-White. However, everything about this thematic feature could lay on the same level as a Jordan Peele offering.
The movie follows the Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).
Related: The cast of The Strays hit the Red Carpet for the film’s premiere
We spoke to the film’s leading cast members Ashley Madekwe and Jorden Myrie on the chilling and horrifying storyline.
The Strays hits Netflix on Wednesday the 22nd of February.
The post The Strays...
The movie follows the Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).
Related: The cast of The Strays hit the Red Carpet for the film’s premiere
We spoke to the film’s leading cast members Ashley Madekwe and Jorden Myrie on the chilling and horrifying storyline.
The Strays hits Netflix on Wednesday the 22nd of February.
The post The Strays...
- 2/21/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A new Netflix thriller came to capital yesterday as The Strays held its UK Premiere at the BFI Southbank. Written and directed by Nathaniel Martello-White, the film stars Ashley Madekwe, Jorden Myrie, Bukky Bakray, Samuel Paul Small, Maria Almeida and Justin Salinger.
The Strays launches globally on Netflix on February 22nd. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The Strays Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (BAFTA Award winner Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).
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The Strays launches globally on Netflix on February 22nd. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The Strays Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (BAFTA Award winner Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).
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- 2/21/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Love is in the air this February, particularly regarding horror. The month is packed with theatrical darlings finding new homes on streaming, brand-new originals, and unearthed deep cuts. February has everything from polarizing indie darlings to sleeper hits and beyond.
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in February 2023 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
The Loved Ones – Paramount+
What’s February without horror romances? This brutal feature introduces Lola, who wants to be a princess and find Prince Charming. She decides that Brent is the one and invites him to the school dance. When he rejects her offer, and she sees him with another girl, Lola decides she’ll get what she wants. Lola doesn’t take rejection lightly, and things get downright brutal. The truth is that maybe no one will love her as much as daddy,...
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in February 2023 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
The Loved Ones – Paramount+
What’s February without horror romances? This brutal feature introduces Lola, who wants to be a princess and find Prince Charming. She decides that Brent is the one and invites him to the school dance. When he rejects her offer, and she sees him with another girl, Lola decides she’ll get what she wants. Lola doesn’t take rejection lightly, and things get downright brutal. The truth is that maybe no one will love her as much as daddy,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Line-up also features Julia Jackson’s coming-of-age queer love story Bonus Track.
UK pay-tv broadcaster Sky has added three new Sky Original feature films to its 2023 slate.
The new titles include Michael Mann’s Ferrari starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz, about the luxury car company’s founder Enzo Ferrari. STXfilms are distributing in the US.
The line-up also features coming-of-age queer love story Bonus Track, the directing debut of Julia Jackson that stars Joe Anders, Samuel Small, Josh O’Connor and Susan Wokoma.
The final new title is Todd Haynes’ romantic drama May December starring Oscar winners Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.
UK pay-tv broadcaster Sky has added three new Sky Original feature films to its 2023 slate.
The new titles include Michael Mann’s Ferrari starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz, about the luxury car company’s founder Enzo Ferrari. STXfilms are distributing in the US.
The line-up also features coming-of-age queer love story Bonus Track, the directing debut of Julia Jackson that stars Joe Anders, Samuel Small, Josh O’Connor and Susan Wokoma.
The final new title is Todd Haynes’ romantic drama May December starring Oscar winners Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.
- 2/1/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Launching globally on Netflix on February 22, the original thriller The Strays has received an official trailer today, and it ratchets up the tension to expose the perfect life as a perfect lie.
Nathaniel Martello-White (Small Axe: Mangrove, Deceit, I Hate Suzie) wrote and directed The Strays, which stars Ashley Madekwe, Bukky Bakray (Rocks), Jorden Myrie (Stephen), Samuel Small (Bonus Track), Maria Almeida, and Justin Salinge.
In Netflix’s The Strays, “Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (BAFTA Award winner Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).”
The Netflix Original film is produced by Valentina Brazzini, Tristan Goligher (Supernova), and Rob Watson (The Power...
Nathaniel Martello-White (Small Axe: Mangrove, Deceit, I Hate Suzie) wrote and directed The Strays, which stars Ashley Madekwe, Bukky Bakray (Rocks), Jorden Myrie (Stephen), Samuel Small (Bonus Track), Maria Almeida, and Justin Salinge.
In Netflix’s The Strays, “Deputy head of a private school Neve (Ashley Madekwe) lives with her husband Ian (Justin Salinger), and teenage children, Sebastian (Samuel Small) and Mary (Maria Almeida) in a nice house in an idyllic country town. But her carefully crafted upper-middle-class life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures from her past, Abigail (BAFTA Award winner Bukky Bakray) and Marvin (Jorden Myrie).”
The Netflix Original film is produced by Valentina Brazzini, Tristan Goligher (Supernova), and Rob Watson (The Power...
- 1/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix has debuted the trailer for the psychological thriller framed as a modern fairy tale ‘The Strays.’
An upper-middle-class woman’s perfectly crafted life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures in her town.
The movie is the feature debut of writer-director Nathaniel Martello-White, it stars Ashley Mandekwe, as well as Bukky Bakray (Rocks), Jorden Myrie (Stephen – the dramatisation of the aftermath of the Stephen Lawrence killing), Samuel Small (also the lead in ‘Bonus Track’ – the new film Josh O’Connor has written) and newcomer Maria Almeida.
Also in trailers – “We crash landed on an uncharted planet…” New trailer drops for ’65’
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An upper-middle-class woman’s perfectly crafted life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures in her town.
The movie is the feature debut of writer-director Nathaniel Martello-White, it stars Ashley Mandekwe, as well as Bukky Bakray (Rocks), Jorden Myrie (Stephen – the dramatisation of the aftermath of the Stephen Lawrence killing), Samuel Small (also the lead in ‘Bonus Track’ – the new film Josh O’Connor has written) and newcomer Maria Almeida.
Also in trailers – “We crash landed on an uncharted planet…” New trailer drops for ’65’
The post Trailer drops for psychological thriller ‘The Strays’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 1/27/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bankside is selling the title at AFM.
UK sales outfit Bankside Films has released a first look at its upcoming comedy, Bonus Track – the debut feature from Julia Jackman.
Set in 2006, it follows a small-town 16-year-old with dreams of being a gifted musician. When the son of an iconic musical duo enrols at his school, a powerful bond between the pair of teens begins to grow. It stars Joe Anders, Samuel Small, Josh O’Connor and Susan Wokoma.
Production on the feature, which shot in York, has now wrapped.
It is produced by Helen Simmons and Stephanie Aspin for the UK’s Erebus Pictures,...
UK sales outfit Bankside Films has released a first look at its upcoming comedy, Bonus Track – the debut feature from Julia Jackman.
Set in 2006, it follows a small-town 16-year-old with dreams of being a gifted musician. When the son of an iconic musical duo enrols at his school, a powerful bond between the pair of teens begins to grow. It stars Joe Anders, Samuel Small, Josh O’Connor and Susan Wokoma.
Production on the feature, which shot in York, has now wrapped.
It is produced by Helen Simmons and Stephanie Aspin for the UK’s Erebus Pictures,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
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