In news that is sure to move waves in Spain, Portugal and beyond, former Netflix exec Juan Mayne, a name inextricably linked to the build of Spain as a global film-tv power, has been appointed as SkyShowtime regional content director for Iberia, encompassing Spain and Portugal.
The move creates an effective new streaming door to knock on for Spanish producers as some other – though not all – platforms are curbing commissions or orders in the two countries.
SkyShowtime in Spain and Portugal will be led, moreover, by one of Spain’s best known, connected and personable of TV execs, supercharging its operation in Spain from the get-go.
Mayne will report to the Amsterdam-based Kai Finke, himself appointed in September as chief content officer at the Comcast-Paramount joint venture SVOD platform , which focuses on European audiences. Mayne joins the now established European programming team of Edyta Pytlewska – regional content director for Central...
The move creates an effective new streaming door to knock on for Spanish producers as some other – though not all – platforms are curbing commissions or orders in the two countries.
SkyShowtime in Spain and Portugal will be led, moreover, by one of Spain’s best known, connected and personable of TV execs, supercharging its operation in Spain from the get-go.
Mayne will report to the Amsterdam-based Kai Finke, himself appointed in September as chief content officer at the Comcast-Paramount joint venture SVOD platform , which focuses on European audiences. Mayne joins the now established European programming team of Edyta Pytlewska – regional content director for Central...
- 10/20/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Out of Cannes, Spanish horror The Boogeyman: The Origin of the Myth (El Hombre Del Saco) has been acquired for release in several territories, with Deadline reporting this morning that Mantícora has picked up all rights for Latin America, the U.S. and Canada.
Deadline’s report continues, “In addition, Amazon’s Prime Video has acquired Spanish SVOD rights, and Antena 3 grabbed free-tv rights.”
“The film follows a group of teenagers who discover that the terrifying legend of The Bogeyman is real after the mysterious disappearances of several children in a small town.”
Ángel Gómez Hernández directed the film, written by Juma Fodde (You Shall Not Sleep), Ignacio García Cucucovich, Ángel Gómez Hernández (Voces) and Gustavo Hernández (The Silent House). World rights are represented by FilmSharks.
Javier Botet, Macarena Gomez (HBO’s 30 Coins) and Manolo Solo star in The Boogeyman: The Origin of the Myth.
The post ‘The...
Deadline’s report continues, “In addition, Amazon’s Prime Video has acquired Spanish SVOD rights, and Antena 3 grabbed free-tv rights.”
“The film follows a group of teenagers who discover that the terrifying legend of The Bogeyman is real after the mysterious disappearances of several children in a small town.”
Ángel Gómez Hernández directed the film, written by Juma Fodde (You Shall Not Sleep), Ignacio García Cucucovich, Ángel Gómez Hernández (Voces) and Gustavo Hernández (The Silent House). World rights are represented by FilmSharks.
Javier Botet, Macarena Gomez (HBO’s 30 Coins) and Manolo Solo star in The Boogeyman: The Origin of the Myth.
The post ‘The...
- 5/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: FilmSharks has acquired world rights to Spanish horror pic The Boogeyman: The Origin of the Myth (El Hombre Del Saco) and locked a series of key international deals out of Cannes.
In a deal negotiated at the Fantastic Pavilion, Mantícora has picked up all rights for Latin America, the U.S and and Canada for what we hear is a six-figure sum. The deal was negotiated by José Luis Mejía Razo from Mantícora and Guido Rud, Federico Pascua and Matias Fontenla of FilmSharks.
In addition, Amazon’s Prime Video has acquired Spanish SVOD rights, and Antena 3 grabbed free-tv rights.
Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández from a screenplay by Juma Fodde (You shall Not Sleep), Ignacio García Cucucovich Ángel Gómez Hernández (Voces) and Gustavo Hernández (The Silent House), the film follows a group of teenagers who discover that the terrifying legend of The Bogeyman is real after the mysterious...
In a deal negotiated at the Fantastic Pavilion, Mantícora has picked up all rights for Latin America, the U.S and and Canada for what we hear is a six-figure sum. The deal was negotiated by José Luis Mejía Razo from Mantícora and Guido Rud, Federico Pascua and Matias Fontenla of FilmSharks.
In addition, Amazon’s Prime Video has acquired Spanish SVOD rights, and Antena 3 grabbed free-tv rights.
Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández from a screenplay by Juma Fodde (You shall Not Sleep), Ignacio García Cucucovich Ángel Gómez Hernández (Voces) and Gustavo Hernández (The Silent House), the film follows a group of teenagers who discover that the terrifying legend of The Bogeyman is real after the mysterious...
- 5/16/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.