Madrid — Movistar Plus, the pay TV/Svod arm of giant European telecom Telefonica, is upping the ante. On New Year’s Eve, it announced a first 2020 release line-up – more titles may be added – that has two big swings, more emphasis on action, and a larger number of comedy and non-fiction plays.
2020’s 14 new series or seasons marks an all-time company record.
That, however, is just Movistar Plus, and does not count any big series in the second half of the year, or any that it might put into development via a new joint production venture, announced in September, with broadcast network Atresmedia.
Also, there may be more feature films, following on the company’s first original movie, Alejandro Amenábar’s “While at War,” which earned a gratifying €11.0 million at the Spanish box office this year, and established the pay TV unit as one of the very few companies in Spain...
2020’s 14 new series or seasons marks an all-time company record.
That, however, is just Movistar Plus, and does not count any big series in the second half of the year, or any that it might put into development via a new joint production venture, announced in September, with broadcast network Atresmedia.
Also, there may be more feature films, following on the company’s first original movie, Alejandro Amenábar’s “While at War,” which earned a gratifying €11.0 million at the Spanish box office this year, and established the pay TV unit as one of the very few companies in Spain...
- 12/31/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
10 Best Vampire Shows Ever, Ranked by How Much You'll Want to Get Bitten
- 5/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
The Best Game Of Thrones Successor Isn't On HBO – And Has No Dragons
- 5/1/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Nicole Kidman Praises Filmmakers Like Jane Campion and Gus Van Sant at Her AFI Tribute
- 4/28/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Nicole Kidman 'craves the extremes'
- 4/27/2024
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Nicole Kidman: “I’ve Definitely Had an Extreme Life”
- 4/26/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix Adds Cesc Gay-Directed Drama ’53 Domingos’ to Spanish Film Slate
- 4/19/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix Boards Movie Adaptation of Spanish Director Cesc Gay’s Hit Play ’53 Domingos’
- 4/19/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Premium Soaps, Genre Blending and Bending, and Legendary Showrunners Power Up Spanish Titles at MipTV
- 4/5/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety 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.
More to explore
Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Jude Law, Jason Bateman Netflix Limited Series ‘Black Rabbit’ Adds Nearly a Dozen to Cast
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Box Office Preview: ‘The Fall Guy’ Eyes $30 Million-Plus Debut as Summer Movie Season Revs Up
- 4/30/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety - Film News
Jerry Seinfeld Almost Offered Daniel Day-Lewis a Role in His Pop Tart Comedy ‘Unfrosted’
- 5/1/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sandra Lee Is Back on TV — and Still Concerned About Your Grocery Bill
- 5/1/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Carla Gugino to Play ‘Gone With the Wind’ Star Vivien Leigh in Biopic ‘The Florist’ (Exclusive)
- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety - Film News
Dev Patel, Jason Momoa, Olivia Rodrigo Top Gold House’s 2024 A100 List
- 5/1/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell
- 4/29/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimmy Dole
- Popsugar.com
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers for Defamation
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Will Celebrate Performance Capture in Blu-ray Release
- 5/1/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Confirms He’s In The Process Of Writing Another ‘Mad Max’ Prequel
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
‘Ahsoka’ Star Ivanna Sakhno Joins ’M3GAN 2.0’ Alongside Allison Williams
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
Box Office Preview: ‘The Fall Guy’ Eyes $30 Million-Plus Debut as Summer Movie Season Revs Up
- 4/30/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety - Film News
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers for Defamation
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Will Celebrate Performance Capture in Blu-ray Release
- 5/1/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Confirms He’s In The Process Of Writing Another ‘Mad Max’ Prequel
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
Jude Law, Jason Bateman Netflix Limited Series ‘Black Rabbit’ Adds Nearly a Dozen to Cast
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Emily in Paris’ Moves Season 4 Shoot to Italy, Goes on ‘Roman Holiday’ After Wrapping in France
- 4/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - TV News
Conan O’Brien ‘Doesn’t Disgrace Himself’ As Irish TV Airs His Soap Cameo
- 5/1/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire Television
Dan Schneider Files Lawsuit Over ‘Quiet on Set’ Docuseries: Here’s Why
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider