As Brazil rebuilds as Latin America’s major production force, German film-tv giant Beta Film has made its first move outside Europe, backing Janeiro Studios, based in Rio and led by former Beta Film top exec Koby Gal Raday and Rio Fest head Ilda Santiago.
A fourth partner will be Brazilian producer Mayra Faour Auad’s MyMama Entertainment.
Gal Raday will serve as CEO, Santiago as MD.
The Studios’ launch catches Brazil’s film and TV in the first full flush of growth, sluiced by public funding with more quite possibly on the way.
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled plans at Rio’s Quanta Studios last week to invest R$1.6 billion ($295 million) in Brazilian films and series in 2025. The sector is already receiving $516 million in Paul Gustavo Law funding, in a measure greenlit before Lula came into power.
Janeiro Studios tackles head-on Brazil’s biggest challenge as a film-tv power.
A fourth partner will be Brazilian producer Mayra Faour Auad’s MyMama Entertainment.
Gal Raday will serve as CEO, Santiago as MD.
The Studios’ launch catches Brazil’s film and TV in the first full flush of growth, sluiced by public funding with more quite possibly on the way.
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled plans at Rio’s Quanta Studios last week to invest R$1.6 billion ($295 million) in Brazilian films and series in 2025. The sector is already receiving $516 million in Paul Gustavo Law funding, in a measure greenlit before Lula came into power.
Janeiro Studios tackles head-on Brazil’s biggest challenge as a film-tv power.
- 6/27/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
“100 Days,” a buzzy Brazilian project Variety first unveiled in 2021, will begin shooting next month, led by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Carlos Saldanha.
Up-and-comer Filipe Bragança will topline the film’s cast, joined by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who will also produce.
“100 Days” is billed as an adventure drama for family audiences. It will tell the extraordinary but true story of Brazilian Amyr Klink, who, in 1984, at the age of 29, became the first person to cross the South Atlantic in a rowing boat after many had died in the attempt.
Amyr Klink, Filipe Bragança,
Said Saldanha, “I’m so excited to be able to tell this incredible story about this Brazilian hero to the world. I’m so happy to have this amazing cast, both Brazilian and international. Filipe Bragança as Amyr and Philippine, as the mother of Amyr, will bring the perfect depth and heart to this incredible true story.”
Echoing a similar sentiment,...
Up-and-comer Filipe Bragança will topline the film’s cast, joined by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who will also produce.
“100 Days” is billed as an adventure drama for family audiences. It will tell the extraordinary but true story of Brazilian Amyr Klink, who, in 1984, at the age of 29, became the first person to cross the South Atlantic in a rowing boat after many had died in the attempt.
Amyr Klink, Filipe Bragança,
Said Saldanha, “I’m so excited to be able to tell this incredible story about this Brazilian hero to the world. I’m so happy to have this amazing cast, both Brazilian and international. Filipe Bragança as Amyr and Philippine, as the mother of Amyr, will bring the perfect depth and heart to this incredible true story.”
Echoing a similar sentiment,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Derek Draper, the husband of British broadcaster Kate Garraway and the subject of ITV’s Finding Derek documentary, has died aged 56.
Garraway posted the news on her Instagram this morning, announcing that her husband had been “critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications.”
“I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away,” wrote Garraway. “Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.”
She thanked “all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible,” adding: “Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support.
Garraway posted the news on her Instagram this morning, announcing that her husband had been “critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications.”
“I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away,” wrote Garraway. “Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.”
She thanked “all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible,” adding: “Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support.
- 1/5/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
SAG-AFTRA has now gone on strike for more than 100 days, making it the longest strike ever in SAG-AFTRA history.
On Wednesday, Mean Girls’ Lizzy Caplan and Star Trek‘s Zachary Quinto were spotted chatting as they marched along with the other SAG-AFTRA picketers in New York City.
A couple of days before, he posted an Instagram video expressing his thoughts on the SAG-AFTRA strike and encouraging members to join the picket line and stand strong with their union.
“Solidarity is the only way that we are going to get what we are asking for in this negotiation,” Quinto said.
Quinto returned to the picket line on Thursday and shortly after arriving home, posted another video on Instagram, continuing his encouragement for members and non-members to “show up.”
“This negotiation will determine the future of our industry for years to come,” he said. “It will define your ability to provide for your families.
On Wednesday, Mean Girls’ Lizzy Caplan and Star Trek‘s Zachary Quinto were spotted chatting as they marched along with the other SAG-AFTRA picketers in New York City.
A couple of days before, he posted an Instagram video expressing his thoughts on the SAG-AFTRA strike and encouraging members to join the picket line and stand strong with their union.
“Solidarity is the only way that we are going to get what we are asking for in this negotiation,” Quinto said.
Quinto returned to the picket line on Thursday and shortly after arriving home, posted another video on Instagram, continuing his encouragement for members and non-members to “show up.”
“This negotiation will determine the future of our industry for years to come,” he said. “It will define your ability to provide for your families.
- 10/27/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
As a spotlight shines on Hollywood’s shutdown, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA continue to battle it out with the studios. We take a look back at how the film studios captured the struggle and victories of unions and labor throughout history.
Related: SAG-AFTRA Actors Hit The Picket Lines – Photo Gallery
From the biographical tale of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Hoffa, to classics like On The Waterfront starring Marlon Brando, and hits such as The Pajama Game, Norma Rae, and 9 to 5, featuring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda. The latter film drew inspiration from the women’s movement, addressing issues of gender inequality, workplace harassment, and unequal treatment in the workforce.
Realted: WGA Strike Photos: 100 Days Of Writers, Showrunners & Supporters On Picket Lines
Take a look at the selection of films that embody labor solidarity on the silver screen.
Related: SAG-AFTRA Actors Hit The Picket Lines – Photo Gallery
From the biographical tale of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Hoffa, to classics like On The Waterfront starring Marlon Brando, and hits such as The Pajama Game, Norma Rae, and 9 to 5, featuring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda. The latter film drew inspiration from the women’s movement, addressing issues of gender inequality, workplace harassment, and unequal treatment in the workforce.
Realted: WGA Strike Photos: 100 Days Of Writers, Showrunners & Supporters On Picket Lines
Take a look at the selection of films that embody labor solidarity on the silver screen.
- 8/21/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
It was the kind of professional nightmare that sports documentary filmmakers can only dream about: Graham Rahal, the veteran IndyCar driver and six-time race winner, was slowest in qualifying for the Indy 500 on Sunday – a day that ended in tears and baffled defeat for the 34-year-old still seeking his first win at Indianapolis.
With 34 cars trying to qualify for 33 spots, the son of open-wheel legend Bobby Rahal suddenly found himself out of the world’s biggest race, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. For an extra storytelling flourish, Rahal’s dad and team co-owner Bobby Rahal – whose team partners include David Letterman – had the exact same thing happen to him exactly 30 years ago.
Then, one day later, all the melodrama that went down on the track would be turned completely upside-down. And it was all on camera for the documentary crew shooting the CW’s “100 Days to Indy” series,...
With 34 cars trying to qualify for 33 spots, the son of open-wheel legend Bobby Rahal suddenly found himself out of the world’s biggest race, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. For an extra storytelling flourish, Rahal’s dad and team co-owner Bobby Rahal – whose team partners include David Letterman – had the exact same thing happen to him exactly 30 years ago.
Then, one day later, all the melodrama that went down on the track would be turned completely upside-down. And it was all on camera for the documentary crew shooting the CW’s “100 Days to Indy” series,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
In 2000, when Upn landed The Hughleys from ABC as well as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Roswell from The WB Network, industry insiders dubbed it the “Used Parts Network.” Flash forward two decades and The CW’s roster of homegrown scripted originals has tumbled from 18 in the 2021-22 broadcast season to only two shows, with three remaining on the bubble at press time.
The writing has been on the wall for what has become of The CW — whose current name represents its former owners, CBS Studios and Warner Bros. TV. But what is The CW’s brand under station group Nexstar, which has vowed to make the formerly younger-skewing network profitable by 2025? With CBS Studios and Warners now owning a mere 12.5 percent of the network each and Nexstar’s new focus on low-cost acquisitions and unscripted fare, The CW’s brand now may best be described as “Castoffs Wanted” or even “Curated Wreckage.
The writing has been on the wall for what has become of The CW — whose current name represents its former owners, CBS Studios and Warner Bros. TV. But what is The CW’s brand under station group Nexstar, which has vowed to make the formerly younger-skewing network profitable by 2025? With CBS Studios and Warners now owning a mere 12.5 percent of the network each and Nexstar’s new focus on low-cost acquisitions and unscripted fare, The CW’s brand now may best be described as “Castoffs Wanted” or even “Curated Wreckage.
- 5/12/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar on Saturday mourned the death of music composer Vijay Patil of the celebrated Raam Laxman duo. Patil passed away in Nagpur earlier in the day.
"Mujhe abhi pata chala ki bahut guni aur lokpriya sangeetkar Raam Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji ka swargwas hua. Ye sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo bahut acche insaan the. Maine unke kai gaane gaaye jo bahut lokpriya hue. Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun [I have come to know that the extremely talented and popular music composer Raam Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji has breathed his last. I'm extremely saddened to hear this. He was a very nice person. I've lent my voice to several of his songs that became very popular. I pay my humble respect to him]," Mangeshkar tweeted in Hindi.
Mujhe abhi pata chala ki bahut guni aur lokpriya sangeetkar Ram Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji ka swargwas hua. Ye sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo bahut acche insaan the.Maine unke kai gaane gaaye jo bahut lokpriya hue. Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun. pic.twitter.com/CAqcVTZ8jT
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) May 22, 2021
Mangeshkar was often the chosen female voice of Raam Laxman's music. She recorded tracks like "Aate...
"Mujhe abhi pata chala ki bahut guni aur lokpriya sangeetkar Raam Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji ka swargwas hua. Ye sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo bahut acche insaan the. Maine unke kai gaane gaaye jo bahut lokpriya hue. Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun [I have come to know that the extremely talented and popular music composer Raam Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji has breathed his last. I'm extremely saddened to hear this. He was a very nice person. I've lent my voice to several of his songs that became very popular. I pay my humble respect to him]," Mangeshkar tweeted in Hindi.
Mujhe abhi pata chala ki bahut guni aur lokpriya sangeetkar Ram Laxman ji (Vijay Patil) ji ka swargwas hua. Ye sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo bahut acche insaan the.Maine unke kai gaane gaaye jo bahut lokpriya hue. Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun. pic.twitter.com/CAqcVTZ8jT
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) May 22, 2021
Mangeshkar was often the chosen female voice of Raam Laxman's music. She recorded tracks like "Aate...
- 5/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Celebrated music composer for Bollywood and Marathi films Vijay Patil of the famed 'Raam Laxman' duo, passed away following a heart attack here early Saturday, his family members said. He was 79.
Patil suffered a heart attack, his son Amar informed, adding that his father had taken the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine recently.
As the Raam Laxman duo, Patil, along with his partner Surendra, had composed music for many top notch Hindi and Marathi films in the past over four decades.
They include blockbuster music for films like "Maine Pyar Kiya," "Hum Aapke Hain Koun", "Hum Saath Saath Hain", "Agent Vinod", "Taraana", "100 Days", "Hum Se Badhkar Kaun", among others.
Top Bollywood personalities, including Lata Mangeshkar have condoled the demise of Patil -- the 'Laxman' of the successful team of which 'Raam' (Surendra) passed away 45 years ago.
Patil suffered a heart attack, his son Amar informed, adding that his father had taken the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine recently.
As the Raam Laxman duo, Patil, along with his partner Surendra, had composed music for many top notch Hindi and Marathi films in the past over four decades.
They include blockbuster music for films like "Maine Pyar Kiya," "Hum Aapke Hain Koun", "Hum Saath Saath Hain", "Agent Vinod", "Taraana", "100 Days", "Hum Se Badhkar Kaun", among others.
Top Bollywood personalities, including Lata Mangeshkar have condoled the demise of Patil -- the 'Laxman' of the successful team of which 'Raam' (Surendra) passed away 45 years ago.
- 5/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Jackie Shroff has been in Bollywood for almost four decades and is universally loved as a star and a human being. The actor says he does not have the fear of losing stardom because he feels that God surely seems to have a plan for him.
Jackie Shroff was touted as Bollywood's new big thing when he made a blockbuster debut as lead actor in Subhash Ghai's 1983 film "Hero". Through the decades, his notable films have included "Ram Lakhan", "Yudh", "Karma", "Parinda", "Tridev", "Kala Bazaar", "Vardi", "Doodh Ka Karz", "100 Days", "Angaar", "Khalnayak", "Rangeela", "Agnisakshi", "Bandhan", and the recent "Radhe".
It has been a journey where Jackie, 64, has taken the rough with the smooth. Has the thought of losing stardom ever scared him?
"Nothing. No fear. If god has got you here he has made a position and will take you somewhere. If the almighty has got you from...
Jackie Shroff was touted as Bollywood's new big thing when he made a blockbuster debut as lead actor in Subhash Ghai's 1983 film "Hero". Through the decades, his notable films have included "Ram Lakhan", "Yudh", "Karma", "Parinda", "Tridev", "Kala Bazaar", "Vardi", "Doodh Ka Karz", "100 Days", "Angaar", "Khalnayak", "Rangeela", "Agnisakshi", "Bandhan", and the recent "Radhe".
It has been a journey where Jackie, 64, has taken the rough with the smooth. Has the thought of losing stardom ever scared him?
"Nothing. No fear. If god has got you here he has made a position and will take you somewhere. If the almighty has got you from...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Talk about the devil being in the details.
As Evil‘s Kristen, David and Ben use the ancient codex to explore the hierarchy of (alleged!) demons on Earth, viewers of CBS’ acclaimed freshman drama have their own mystery to solve.
More from TVLineSilence of the Lambs Sequel Series Lands at CBS: Who Should Star?God Friended Me Video: Miles Suspects Alias Vet Is Behind Almighty AccountMacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets Chased by a Bomb (!), in First Season 4 Promo
Series creators Robert and Michelle King previously shared with TVLine’s Inside Line column, “There is a puzzle buried in each of the episodes,...
As Evil‘s Kristen, David and Ben use the ancient codex to explore the hierarchy of (alleged!) demons on Earth, viewers of CBS’ acclaimed freshman drama have their own mystery to solve.
More from TVLineSilence of the Lambs Sequel Series Lands at CBS: Who Should Star?God Friended Me Video: Miles Suspects Alias Vet Is Behind Almighty AccountMacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets Chased by a Bomb (!), in First Season 4 Promo
Series creators Robert and Michelle King previously shared with TVLine’s Inside Line column, “There is a puzzle buried in each of the episodes,...
- 1/12/2020
- TVLine.com
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