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Ya tiene tráiler el revival Física o Química: La nueva generación, la nueva serie de Atresplayer que supone la vuelta de una de las marcas de ficción española de mayor éxito, Física o química, con una nueva trama y nuevos personajes que reflejan la realidad que viven los jóvenes de hoy en día.

La adolescencia es la época de las primeras veces: las primeras borracheras, las primeras fiestas petting, el primer te quiero… Y el primer duelo. El nuevo curso del Zurbarán arranca marcado por la pérdida de una alumna, lo que lleva a la cooperativa de padres que ahora dirige el centro a tomar una decisión: crear un grupo de apoyo para los estudiantes. Así, ocho adolescentes muy diferentes acaban compartiendo un espacio en el que chocarán de lleno, pero donde también terminarán conociéndose a sí mismos y compartiendo sus ganas de vivir.

The sophomore edition of Spain’s South International Series Festival, unspooling in Cadiz from Oct. 25-30, will spotlight Andalusia’s burgeoning audiovisual sector.

More than twenty festival activities will focus on the Andalusian audiovisual sector, with industry panels, screenings and talks highlighting the strength of the region’s output.

While presenting this year’s festival poster, Sisf’s director Joan Alvarez declared that Andalusia is entering its “Hollywood moment.” The buzzy timing in the region sees not only increased production in the South but also greater support from local bodies such as Junta Andalusia and Andalusia’s public broadcaster Canal Sur, plus the creation of events like the South International Series Festival, which offers a gathering place for local industry heads.

“We believe it’s a great opportunity for European producers to focus on what is going on in Andalusia,” Head of Programming and Industry at Sisf Carles Montiel told...

Conoce a la nueva generación de actores que interpretarán a los alumnos y profesores del Zurbarán. © Atresplayer

Arranca el rodaje de “FoQ. La Nueva Generación”, la nueva serie de Atresplayer que supone la vuelta de una de las marcas de ficción española de mayor éxito, ‘Física o Química’, con una nueva trama y nuevos personajes que reflejan la realidad que viven los jóvenes de hoy en día.

La adolescencia es la época de las primeras veces: las primeras borracheras, las primeras fiestas petting, el primer te quiero… Y el primer duelo. El nuevo curso del Zurbarán arranca marcado por la pérdida de una alumna, lo que lleva a la cooperativa de padres que ahora dirige el centro a tomar una decisión: crear un grupo de apoyo para los estudiantes. Así, ocho adolescentes muy diferentes acaban compartiendo un espacio en el que chocarán de lleno, pero donde también terminarán conociéndose a...

Netflix and “Elite” creator Carlos Montero have reteamed on the new medical drama “Breathless,” and Variety has been given exclusive access to new first images from the show.

“Breathless” is produced by Montero’s El Desorden Crea and executive produced by Montero and Diego Betancor. David Pinillos and Marta Font shared directing duties, working from screenplays by Montero, Carlos Ruano, Guillermo Escribano, and Pablo Saiz.

Alongside today’s photos, Netflix released a new synopsis for the show: “The Joaquín Sorolla is much more than a public hospital in Valencia where lives are saved every day. Doctors and residents work their fingers to the bone in the frenetic pace of the emergency room, where tensions, emotions and even desire accelerate the hearts of a staff that lives increasingly on the edge. The arrival of a distinguished patient highlights the complicated situation of the public health system, lighting the fuse for what...

Everyone would agree that it is wrong to love criminals; But then, who doesn't love Tokyo. Tokyo, aka Silene Oliveira, is the face of Money Heist (La Casa De Papel), the show that has redefined crime drama for most fans and now one of the most viewed on Netflix.

Related: Money Heist Season 5: 5 Things We Want To See (& 5 We Don't)

The woman behind that name is Ursula Corbero, who happens to be a household face for Netflix fans thanks to her previous performance in Física o Química (Physics Or Chemistry) as the highly criticized character Ruth Gomez. Ursula's life is just as interesting as the intriguing characters she is known for. Here are some interesting things you need to know before you pick up your next Dali mask in Tokyo's name.

Last year’s release of the Atresplayer Premium pay TV platform involved stepping up Atresmedia’s bet on original TV content production, particularly in fiction series.

Part of its transformation process from traditional broadcasting group to a digital content producer, Atresplayer Premium is giving the group a new distribution window for Spain and the rest of the world.

With a remarkable presence in Spain and Latin America, Atresplayer Premium’s subscribers number has grown significantly from 140,000 at the end of last year to 253,000 in June.

“It’s clear that direct-to-consumer is the way to go. Atresplayer Premium will continue growing in 2021,” says María Rúa Aguete, executive director at research company Omdia.

“Atresplayer shows three different types of programming: Linear broadcasting of the group’s TV channels, previews of programs that will later release on free-to-air, and originals,” explains José Antonio Antón, director of programming, content and digital at Atresmedia.

With Atresplayer Premium,...

Madrid — Watched by over 20 million household accounts worldwide in its first month, Spanish high school series “Elite” is a striking example of the global potential of Netflix’s drive into local production.

At first glance, targeting a very specific audience, it explores multiple themes through multi-layered character relationships which appeal to far broader demographies.

These come courtesy of two young but seasoned show-runners, Carlos Montero (“Physics or Chemistry”) and Dario Madrona (“Vive cantando”).

After Season 1’s breakout – and now bulwarked for the second by another four writers plus the production values that Netflix brings to the table – they play confidently with both teen drama and procedural tropes, showcasing the new quality standards of Spanish drama series.

“Elite” Season 2 allows for more formal flare and also time to explore in more depth the already established characters.

As Netflix confirmed an a third “Elite” season. Variety talked in late August with Carlos...

Teen mystery series “Elite” has been renewed for a second season by Netflix, the streaming giant announced Wednesday in Spain.

Netflix’s second Spanish original drama, “Elite” was released worldwide on Oct. 5, gathering positive reviews from TV critics in Spain and abroad.

Offering eight episodes entirely shot in 4K, Season 2 is scheduled to launch in 2019.

The series is set at Las Encinas, the most exclusive high school in Spain, whose students belong to swankily wealthy families, apart from three working class kids who have just been admitted after their tin pot school collapses. The class and culture gulf sparks an escalating series of confrontations, culminating in murder.

“Elite” “Money Heist” actors María Pedraza, Miguel Herrán and Jaime Lorente, alongside Itzán Escamilla (“The Cable Girls”) and Miguel Bernardeau (“Crimes Wave”).

“Returning and new characters are to be confirmed,” Netflix said in a statement.

Executive produced by Zeta Audiovisual, “Elite” was created...

Welcome to another brand new edition of Gays of Our Lives. As always, we’ve got lots of the latest clips, news and spoilers in the world of soaps and dramas featuring your favorite (and not so favorite) gay characters.

This week, in Gool Theater, Lucas has a new man on the Dutch version of Good Times, Bad Times. Yay! But will it be enough to make him forget his feelings for Noud? Plus, Aaron’s unnerving encounter with a man has him scrambling to prove he’s not gay on Emmerdale, Christian struggles to get over Syed’s decision to marry Amira on EastEnders and Luke and Noah’s new year starts off horribly on As the World Turns. Meanwhile, it’s the morning after for Kyle and Oliver on One Life to Live.

In Gool Scoops And Spoilers, Kyle comes to believe that Sky is the father of...

Welcome to another edition of Gays of Our Lives. This week in Gool Theater, we’ve got some very good clips from As the World Turns. And yet, the show still managed to annoy me. Am I just picky? Watch for yourself and see. Plus, Good Times, Bad Times (Dutch) starts an intriguing plot arc, Roman risks his life on All That Matters and One Life to Live continues to astound and amaze. Thankfully, it’s in a good way.

Gool Scoops And Spoilers has the dish on the new gay storyline on Emmerdale, Kyle and Oliver each make a commitment to Nick on One Life to Live, but can they keep their promises? Plus, Ravi comes to the defense of his sisters on Hollyoaks, Ian is trapped in a dicey situation on Shameless (U.S.), the kids from Glee make it to Sectionals in the final episode until – gasp!

Welcome to an all new edition of Gays Of Our Lives. In Gool Theater, it’s Thanksgiving in Llanview and Oakdale, and we’ve got some great clips as As The World Turns’ Luke and Noah and One Life To Live’s Kyle and Oliver celebrate the holidays. In European soaps there’s a shocking secret revealed on the Dutch version of Good Ties, Bad Times and Roman and Deniz realize All That Matters as they deal with a tragic death.

In Gool Scoops And Spoilers, Noah’s anger over his blindness rages out of control, and Luke struggles to find a way to help his boyfriend on As The World Turns. On One Life To Live, Nick Chavez is back, kicking off a new story arc for Kyle, Nick and Oliver. Will Nick's return interfere with Kyle and Oliver’s chance at a real first date? Also, it’s...

Welcome to another edition of Gays of Our Lives. In Gool Theater this week all three of the U.S. soaps (As the World Turns, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless) have clips. Find out which one had me in tears, which one disappointed me and which one put me in a blind rage.

Plus, Simon faces his doppelganger on Doctors, Fer finds out that sleeping with his boyfriend isn’t as fun as he expected on Física o’ Química, and the battle between Lucas and Dex continues on the Dutch version of Good Times, Bad Times.

In Gool Scoops And Spoilers, Luke and Mason go to war over Noah, but it’s Noah who suffers deadly consequences on As the World Turns, things get steamy between Kyle and Oliver on One Life to Live, Ugly Betty battles with her own sister for the new stud...

It’s another week and another edition of Gays of Our Lives. This week in Gool Theater there’s romance, passion, heartbreak and surprises on One Life to Live as Kyle, Nick and Oliver prepare themselves for Llanview’s big gay wedding. Plus, Scott welcomes a visit from his mother on River City, Syed and Christian deal with a blackmailer on EastEnders and Santiago and Diego encounter new problems on Rich Kids, Poor Parents.

Noah’s back on As the World Turns and even I’ve missed him. But what’s he been doing while he was away? Find out in Gool Scoops And Spoilers. Plus, Simon discovers he has an imposter on Doctors, Kyle makes his choice between Nick and Oliver on One Life to Live, Lenny searches for a way to get away from Carsten on the German version of Good Times, Bad Times and Gool Sneak Peeks for Brothers & Sisters,...

This week’s column kicks off with Gays Gone By featuring As The World Turns’ first gay character all the way back from 1988. Gool Theater has the return of Spanish teen soap Física O Química and some steamy clips from All That Matters. Plus spoilers of domestic unrest on Forbidden Love and a shocking kiss on EastEnders. Meanwhile, Gool Newsbeat has the dish on what’s ahead for The Young and the Restless’ Rafe Torres and Raising the Bar’s Charlie Sagansky. And as always, I've got the Snapshots and Soap Stud Of The Week for you!

Table Of Contents

Feature: Gays Gone By

Gool Theater

In My Humble Opinion (Imho)

Scoops & Spoilers

Gool Sneak Peeks

Gool Newsbeat

Bits & Pieces

Ratings & Rankings

Snapshots

Soap Stud Of The Week

Question Of The Week

Gays Gone By — As The World Turns’ Hank Eliot

While As The World Turns’ Luke Snyder (Van Hansis...

Getting To Know … Shameless

The love life of gay teenager Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) on the U.K. series Shameless has never been easy. Whether it’s having to steal a bed just so he can have sex with his hot new boyfriend (somehow landing in prison because of it), trying to keep his ongoing affair with a married man a secret, or that fling with a homophobic drug dealer who has a strange sexual quirk (big surprise), something always comes along to make finding love (or just getting laid) a trying ordeal for poor Ian.

Gerard Kearns as Ian Gallagher

Shameless, which airs on Channel 4, the same network that brings us Hollyoaks, is a dark and perverse comedy/drama about the twisted lives of the extremely dysfunctional Gallagher family, as well as their friends and their enemies. Created by Paul Abbott, who is also the executive producer, the series...