Jamie Lang

1 week ago | variety.com | Jamie Lang

Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has acquired international sales rights for “Las irresponsables,” the new comedy from acclaimed Spanish director Laura Mañá. The film is set to hit Spanish theaters on July 25 via A Contracorriente Films. The sales company has also released the film’s international trailer, seen below. VIDEO “Las irresponsables” is produced by Arcadia and Afrodita Audiovisual AIE, with the support of 3Cat, Atresmedia, Movistar Plus+, ICEC and ICAA.

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How is Netflix celebrating its 10th anniversary in Spain? By turning up the heat in investment and production values and throwing a hell of a big party. On June 10, Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, announced in a wide-ranging if brief speech at a Madrid press presentation that the U.S. streamer will invest over €1 billion ($1.14 billion) in Spain over 2025-28. That figure is a shade up on Mexico, where Netflix pledged this February $1 billion for series and films over 2025-28.

1 week ago | variety.com | Jamie Lang

The biggest week in the world of animation wrapped up Saturday as the 2025 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival drew to a close with what should have been a high-spirited awards ceremony in which “Arco” took home the Cristal for an animated feature. While there was plenty of celebration, there was also a great deal of reflection during the night’s ceremony.

1 week ago | variety.com | Jamie Lang

At this year’s Annecy Animation Festival, Netflix unveiled a first look at its upcoming original animated feature “In Your Dreams,” produced by Kuku Studios. Directed by Alex Woo and co-directed by Erik Benson, the film follows a brother-sister duo as they navigate fantastical dream worlds in a heartfelt attempt to fix their family. What made the Annecy sneak peek feel truly special was how deeply personal, funny and creatively liberated the project is.

1 week ago | variety.com | Jamie Lang

Walt Disney Animation Studios brought some serious star power to the Annecy Animation Festival this week, as chief creative officer, director and screenwriter Jared Bush offered the studio’s most comprehensive look yet at its hotly anticipated “Zootopia 2,” coming to theaters on Nov. 26. Following his presentation, Bush sat down with Variety to discuss the upcoming sequel, his goals for WDAS and the importance of finding and supporting the creators of the future.