Madrid — Finalists in nine categories for the 2nd Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards were announced last week in Madrid’s stunning Casa de América. The awards will be held again this year in the Spanish Canary Islands city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on April 6.
In total, 25 films representing seven countries received recognition on the day in nine distinct categories. Spanish animation bagged 13 nominations, while Brazil scored 7, followed by Colombia (5), Argentina (4), Chile (4), Portugal (3) and Mexico (1).
Having already won best short film at Mexico’s Pixelatl Awards, Carlos Baena’s “La Noria” (The Ferris Wheel) scored the most Quirino nominations with three. Pan-Latin-American series “Paper Port Season 2 – The Lives of Others” and Colombian feature “Tropical Virus” were the only other entries with multiple nominations at two each.
This year’s feature competition looks to be one of the event’s most competitive. Raúl de la Fuente and Damian Nenow’s “Another Day of Life...
In total, 25 films representing seven countries received recognition on the day in nine distinct categories. Spanish animation bagged 13 nominations, while Brazil scored 7, followed by Colombia (5), Argentina (4), Chile (4), Portugal (3) and Mexico (1).
Having already won best short film at Mexico’s Pixelatl Awards, Carlos Baena’s “La Noria” (The Ferris Wheel) scored the most Quirino nominations with three. Pan-Latin-American series “Paper Port Season 2 – The Lives of Others” and Colombian feature “Tropical Virus” were the only other entries with multiple nominations at two each.
This year’s feature competition looks to be one of the event’s most competitive. Raúl de la Fuente and Damian Nenow’s “Another Day of Life...
- 2/27/2019
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Spain and U.S.-based animation house Wise Blue Studios has signed a deal with creative agency Feref to drive marketing and branding for the IP of its CGI family toon feature “MiBots.”
Produced by Wise Blue Studios’ Nathalie Martinez and Jamie Thomason, “MiBots” is written by Rob Edwards from an original story by Spanish scribe-director Maxi Valero.
U.K. sales outfit Evolutionary Films is handling “MiBots” international pre-sales.
The feature, scheduled for release in 2021, tells the story of Mi Anderson, a 14-year-old scientist girl who befriends a group of zany, futuristic, and adorable robots. They team up to thwart Dr. Schultz after he discovers the enchanting power of Mi’s bots and wants to use it for evil.
With headquarters in London’s Soho district, Feref has created international campaigns for some of the world’s biggest entertainment brands, being behind advertising and PR launches for movie titles such as “Star Wars,...
Produced by Wise Blue Studios’ Nathalie Martinez and Jamie Thomason, “MiBots” is written by Rob Edwards from an original story by Spanish scribe-director Maxi Valero.
U.K. sales outfit Evolutionary Films is handling “MiBots” international pre-sales.
The feature, scheduled for release in 2021, tells the story of Mi Anderson, a 14-year-old scientist girl who befriends a group of zany, futuristic, and adorable robots. They team up to thwart Dr. Schultz after he discovers the enchanting power of Mi’s bots and wants to use it for evil.
With headquarters in London’s Soho district, Feref has created international campaigns for some of the world’s biggest entertainment brands, being behind advertising and PR launches for movie titles such as “Star Wars,...
- 6/12/2018
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
The UK’s Evolutionary Films are handling the project in Cannes this week.
Screenwriter Rob Edwards, whose credits include two Oscar-nominated Disney animations in Treasure Planet and The Princess And The Frog, will write MiBots for Spanish animation studio Wise Blue Studios.
UK sales outfit Evolutionary Films are handling the project in Cannes this week and are reporting offers for a number of territories.
Maxi Valero wrote the original story, which will form the basis for Edwards’ screenplay. The film will follow a young scientist who befriends a group of zany, futuristic, and adorable robots and teams up with them to fight evil.
Screenwriter Rob Edwards, whose credits include two Oscar-nominated Disney animations in Treasure Planet and The Princess And The Frog, will write MiBots for Spanish animation studio Wise Blue Studios.
UK sales outfit Evolutionary Films are handling the project in Cannes this week and are reporting offers for a number of territories.
Maxi Valero wrote the original story, which will form the basis for Edwards’ screenplay. The film will follow a young scientist who befriends a group of zany, futuristic, and adorable robots and teams up with them to fight evil.
- 5/11/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Company starts to come together with business around the world.
UK-based finance, production and sales outfit Evolutionary Films has closed a slew of deals on two of the titles on its slate.
Music documentary Looking For Lennon has sold to North America (Sp Releasing), China (Lemon Tree), Italy (Koch Media), Brazil (Globosat), Spain (Vertice) and Poland (Against Gravity). Garry Popper is producing the film which is being directed by Roger Appleton.
The company has also inked deals on its in-house-produced action film Vengeance to Japan (Open Sesame), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures), China (Lemon Tree) and New Zealand (Sky).
Directed by Ross Boyask, the film stars Stu Bennett and Keith Allen in the story of an ex-soldier turned mercenary who unearths a sinister conspiracy when searching for answers to the death of his best friend.
At this week’s Efm in Berlin, Evolutionary is launching...
UK-based finance, production and sales outfit Evolutionary Films has closed a slew of deals on two of the titles on its slate.
Music documentary Looking For Lennon has sold to North America (Sp Releasing), China (Lemon Tree), Italy (Koch Media), Brazil (Globosat), Spain (Vertice) and Poland (Against Gravity). Garry Popper is producing the film which is being directed by Roger Appleton.
The company has also inked deals on its in-house-produced action film Vengeance to Japan (Open Sesame), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures), China (Lemon Tree) and New Zealand (Sky).
Directed by Ross Boyask, the film stars Stu Bennett and Keith Allen in the story of an ex-soldier turned mercenary who unearths a sinister conspiracy when searching for answers to the death of his best friend.
At this week’s Efm in Berlin, Evolutionary is launching...
- 2/19/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Scott Christian Sava and Animal Crackers Ltd are partnering with Beijing Wenhua Dongrun Investment Co and China Film Co Ltd on their animated feature Animal Crackers. Odin’s Eye handles international sales at Afm.
Sava’s Blue Dream Studios produces the story of a family that inherits a rundown circus and discovers a box of magical cookies. Sava and Tony Bancroft co-direct and Sava and Dean Lorey co-write.
“Wenhua Dongrun Co and China Film Co have been amazing,” said Sava. “Their full support and trust has been more than any creator can ask for. It has truly been a wonderful experience.”
Joining Sava on the producer roster are George Lee and Marcus Englefield from Storyoscopic Films, James Thomason and Leiming Guan.
The financiers are executive producer Mu Yedong on behalf of Wenhua Dongrun Investment Co, China Film Co. Ltd board chairman La Peikang and Sam Chi for Landmark Asia.
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Sava’s Blue Dream Studios produces the story of a family that inherits a rundown circus and discovers a box of magical cookies. Sava and Tony Bancroft co-direct and Sava and Dean Lorey co-write.
“Wenhua Dongrun Co and China Film Co have been amazing,” said Sava. “Their full support and trust has been more than any creator can ask for. It has truly been a wonderful experience.”
Joining Sava on the producer roster are George Lee and Marcus Englefield from Storyoscopic Films, James Thomason and Leiming Guan.
The financiers are executive producer Mu Yedong on behalf of Wenhua Dongrun Investment Co, China Film Co. Ltd board chairman La Peikang and Sam Chi for Landmark Asia.
Harry Mok, Michael Favelle, [link...
- 11/5/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Scott Christian Sava is partnering with China’s Beijing Wenhua Dongrun Investment Co. and China Film Co. Ltd. on animated feature Animal Crackers. The film, about a family whose life is turned upside down when they inherit a rundown circus and a mysterious box of animal crackers, is being produced by Sava’s Blue Dream Studios.
Sava is co-directing with Tony Bancroft (The Lion King) and co-writing it with Dean Lorey (Arrested Development). George Lee and Marcus Englefield from Storyoscopic Films, James Thomason, and Leiming Guan are on board as producers. Wenhua Dongrun’s Mu Yedong, China Film board chairman La Peikang, and Landmark Asia’s Sam Chi are executive producing. Chinese co-producers are Han Lei and Wu Panpan.
Jaime Maestro (The Smoke Seller) has been tapped for overseas director for Blue Dream Studios Spain. Harry Mok, Michael Favelle, Nathalie Martinez, and Taylor Huang round out the team as exec producers.
Sava is co-directing with Tony Bancroft (The Lion King) and co-writing it with Dean Lorey (Arrested Development). George Lee and Marcus Englefield from Storyoscopic Films, James Thomason, and Leiming Guan are on board as producers. Wenhua Dongrun’s Mu Yedong, China Film board chairman La Peikang, and Landmark Asia’s Sam Chi are executive producing. Chinese co-producers are Han Lei and Wu Panpan.
Jaime Maestro (The Smoke Seller) has been tapped for overseas director for Blue Dream Studios Spain. Harry Mok, Michael Favelle, Nathalie Martinez, and Taylor Huang round out the team as exec producers.
- 11/5/2014
- by Ali Jaafar
- Deadline
Exclusive: Sales to kick off at Afm.
Sydney and Los Angeles based Odin’s Eye Entertainment has taken on the animated feature Animal Crackers.
The film is co-directed by Tony Bancroft (Mulan) and creator Scott Christian Sava (The Dreamland Chronicles).
Voice cast announcements are expected to be made at Afm, where Odin’s Eye will kick off sales. The film is in production now for delivery in 2016.
The story is about a workaholic dad who inherits a rundown circus. He discovers a magical box of animal crackers that gives him the ability to become any animal from the box.
“It’s incredibly rare to discover a property with such a strong premise, that is equally matched with first class storytelling, creativity and technical talent,” said Oee’s Michael Favelle. “To say we have high expectations for this film is somewhat of an understatement.”
The film is co-written by Dean Lorey (Arrested Development) and Sava. The film’s...
Sydney and Los Angeles based Odin’s Eye Entertainment has taken on the animated feature Animal Crackers.
The film is co-directed by Tony Bancroft (Mulan) and creator Scott Christian Sava (The Dreamland Chronicles).
Voice cast announcements are expected to be made at Afm, where Odin’s Eye will kick off sales. The film is in production now for delivery in 2016.
The story is about a workaholic dad who inherits a rundown circus. He discovers a magical box of animal crackers that gives him the ability to become any animal from the box.
“It’s incredibly rare to discover a property with such a strong premise, that is equally matched with first class storytelling, creativity and technical talent,” said Oee’s Michael Favelle. “To say we have high expectations for this film is somewhat of an understatement.”
The film is co-written by Dean Lorey (Arrested Development) and Sava. The film’s...
- 10/24/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Tuesday's second night of the Battle Rounds on The Voice made for some intense duos between contestants and brought out the passion from the coaches.
Team Adam's Caitlin Michele and Melanie Martinez surprised the coaches by packing two very different, yet powerful, punches. Christina Aguilera praised both for their sweet, haunting take on Ellie Goulding's "Lights."
Every coach had difficulty choosing between the distinctive songstresses, but Adam Levine stuck with Martinez and her breathy, soft vocals. Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton fought it out for the honor of bringing Michele and her bold, clear tone to their teams,...
Team Adam's Caitlin Michele and Melanie Martinez surprised the coaches by packing two very different, yet powerful, punches. Christina Aguilera praised both for their sweet, haunting take on Ellie Goulding's "Lights."
Every coach had difficulty choosing between the distinctive songstresses, but Adam Levine stuck with Martinez and her breathy, soft vocals. Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton fought it out for the honor of bringing Michele and her bold, clear tone to their teams,...
- 10/10/2012
- by Julia Haskins
- People.com - TV Watch
Tuesday's second night of the Battle Rounds on The Voice made for some intense duos between contestants and brought out the passion from the coaches. Team Adam's Caitlin Michele and Melanie Martinez surprised the coaches by packing two very different, yet powerful, punches. Christina Aguilera praised both for their sweet, haunting take on Ellie Goulding's "Lights." Every coach had difficulty choosing between the distinctive songstresses, but Adam Levine stuck with Martinez and her breathy, soft vocals. Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton fought it out for the honor of bringing Michele and her bold, clear tone to their teams,...
- 10/10/2012
- by Julia Haskins
- PEOPLE.com
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