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Spain’s Secuoya Studios and Mexico’s Dopamine, two of the most ambitious TV production outfits in their respective regions, are teaming to co-produce “Camp Newton,” a new kids sci-fi adventure series for the Disney Channel, which will exclusively air the series in 2022.

Based on an original idea from on-the-rise writing duo Jésica Aran and Juan Lombardi, the series unspools at a summer science camp for kids. On their first day back at camp after a long school year, a group of four friends skip their curfew and, while outside their bunks, witness the crash of a flying saucer. Curious, the group of friends approach the ship and meet Hoshi, an alien on the run from the authorities.

The series is co-produced by Secuoya and Dopamine along with Álamo Audiovisual 12 and in association with Avi Films and with the participation of Disney Channel. Shooting took place in July of this...

The 2011 South African HorrorFest has come to an end (it ran 26 October through 4 November), and we have the full list of feature film and short film winners. In addition, the HorrorFest Team has informed us that this year's new additions of the Alternative Market and link-up with the Cape Town Zombie Walk will definitely return in 2012.

2011 South African Horrorfest Feature Film Categories:

Best Feature Film: Malditos Sean! (Cursed Bastards!)

Best Male Lead: Patrick Breen in The Bleeding House

Best Female Lead: Marianne Porter in True Nature

Best Director(s): Fabián Forte and Demián Rugna for Malditos Sean! (Cursed Bastards!)

Best Screenplay: Patrick Steele for True Nature

Best Cinematography: Trevor Calverley for Night Drive

Best Documentary: I Am Nancy

Indie Spirit Award: Skew

Audience Choice - Best Feature Film: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (with Makabra Ensemble live soundtrack)

2011 South African Horrorfest/Shadow Realm Short Film Categories:

Best International Short Film...