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Spanish Animation Generates Heat in Otherwise Tepid Market
18 May 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Once the Cinderella of film production, Spain’s animation output is now knocking on global market doors, boosted by the growing commitment of private broadcasters.
Enrique Gato’s Indiana Jones parody, “Tad, the Lost Explorer,” Spain’s biggest local toon hit ever ($24.8 million), marked one milestone. The film has gone on to corral $50 million-plus worldwide, and counting.
Ilion Animation Studios’ $60 million Planet 51, a Sony U.S. pickup, paved the way by scoring $105.7 million worldwide in 2010.
For crisis-beleaguered Spanish production, animation is proving to be a lifeline.
Two of Spain’s more anticipated releases — the $28.6 million-budgeted “Justin and the Knights of Valour,” produced by Antonio Banderas, and Argentinian Juan Jose Campanella’s $20 million Foosball — are animated features.
Obliged to invest 3% of annual revenues in Spanish film production, TV broadcasters will play a crucial role in this growing phenomenon.
Atresmedia Cine, the film division of DeAPlaneta’s broadcasting group Atresmedia (aka Antena 3), co-produced Planet, »
- Emiliano De Pablos
Spanish Animation Generates Heat in Otherwise Tepid Market
18 May 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Once the Cinderella of film production, Spain’s animation output is now knocking on global market doors, boosted by the growing commitment of private broadcasters.
Enrique Gato’s Indiana Jones parody, “Tad, the Lost Explorer,” Spain’s biggest local toon hit ever ($24.8 million), marked one milestone. The film has gone on to corral $50 million-plus worldwide, and counting.
Ilion Animation Studios’ $60 million Planet 51, a Sony U.S. pickup, paved the way by scoring $105.7 million worldwide in 2010.
For crisis-beleaguered Spanish production, animation is proving to be a lifeline.
Two of Spain’s more anticipated releases — the $28.6 million-budgeted “Justin and the Knights of Valour,” produced by Antonio Banderas, and Argentinian Juan Jose Campanella’s $20 million Foosball — are animated features.
Obliged to invest 3% of annual revenues in Spanish film production, TV broadcasters will play a crucial role in this growing phenomenon.
Atresmedia Cine, the film division of DeAPlaneta’s broadcasting group Atresmedia (aka Antena 3), co-produced Planet, »
- Emiliano De Pablos
Early Bird Oscar Predix: The Toons
5 May 2013 9:03 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Last year's Animated Oscar race is going to be a tough act to follow. In what was arguably the most competitive race of all 12 years of Oscar's newest category, there was precious little agreement about who might win and even less about who deserved to; Brave, Frankenweenie, ParaNorman and Wreck-It Ralph all had their loyal camps (Pirates! A Band of Misfits was the only "just happy to be nominated" contestant.) At the very last minute, buzz-wise, it appeared to boil down to Disney vs. Disney/Pixar. Big-fisted Ralph fought big-haired Merida and the Scottish lass won.
But what does 2013 have in store for us? It's looking like a much leaner year, and a least at first glance, a far less animated (heh) one. Monsters University might just be emblematic of what's going on. The prequel to the inaugural loser of this very category (Monsters Inc) is, like all the rest, »
- NATHANIEL R
Metegol International Trailer Brings Foosball to Life
4 January 2013 11:45 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Back in October 2010, we reported that The Secret in Their Eyes director Juan José Campanella is making Metegol, which foosball fans will surely enjoy. Today, we have the first international trailer for this animated comedy that centers on a man who must face a world-famous soccer star in order to save his village. He gets help from the figures on a foosball table that magically spring into action to help the man fulfill his destiny. Take a look at the first footage from this bizarre comedy, which doesn't have a domestic release date set at this time.
Metegol - International Trailer
Metegol comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Pablo Rago, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, Sebastian Mogordoy, Fabián Gianola, David Masajnik, Horacio Fontova. The film is directed by Juan José Campanella. »
- MovieWeb
The Secret In Their Eyes Director Tackles Animation In Metegol Teaser
4 January 2013 8:23 AM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Stateside, Argentinian director Juan José Campanella was best known for helming television series like Strangers With Candy, House, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit until 2009 when he revealed the chilling thriller The Secret In Their Eyes, which went on to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Though he's continued in television since then, this year will see his eagerly anticipated film follow-up, Metegol, which is nothing you'd expect from his credits above. The family-friendly movie that marks his first foray into directing animation centers on a young man named Amadeo, who has an ardent love for foosball and his best friend Laura, though she doesn't know. But when Amadeo's foosball skills are challenged by the best foosball player in the world, he has a chance to impress Laura.or fail miserably. Still, Amadeo's not alone in his quest for victory, as he discovers his foosball players are alive! »
Trailer for Juan Jose Campanella's Animated Futbolin Film
3 January 2013 6:21 PM, PST | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Today we have a trailer for the upcoming Spanish-language animated film "Futbolin" (Metegol) that is directed by Juan Jose Campanella, who won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film for his 2009 "The Secret in Their Eyes" movie. Check out the trailer below. Plot: Tells the story of Amadeo and a foosball team that is trying to get back together after having been dismantled. With the help of the foosball players, Amadeo will have to face his most terrible rival, the Champ. Guided by their leader, the charismatic Right Winger, the foosball players and Amadeo will set off on a great adventure together, like a true team, to get back the dignity that the Champ stole from them. The new movie is based on a short story "Memoirs of a Right Winger," by Argentine writer Roberto Fontanarrosa. It's set to hit theaters on June 20th in Argentina. A Us release is unlikely. »
Trailer for the CG Animated Film Based on Foosball
3 January 2013 3:25 PM, PST | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Check out this fun trailer for the CG animated feature film called Metegol or Foosball in English. The film comes from Academy award winner Juan J. Campanella (The Secret in Their Eyes and episodes of House and 30 Rock). The story is built around the great sport of Foosball! I used to play Foosball all the time, but the sport just got too intense and crazy for me, so I had to give it up for the greater good. Or maybe the Foosball table broke and I just never bothered to fix it or get a new one.
The movie may not be a Pixar or DreamWorks Animation film, but it still looks entertaining. Here's the synopsis:
Metegol, also known as Foosball and Futbolín (Spanish Title), is an upcoming 3D CG animated film directed by Academy award winner Juan J. Campanella (Juan José Campanella) of “The Secret in Their Eyes” (El secreto de sus ojos »
- Joey Paur
Watch: Teaser Trailer For 'Metegol,' Animated Foosball Movie from The Director Of 'The Secret In Their Eyes'
3 January 2013 1:48 PM, PST | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
If it feels like you've been vaguely hearing about this movie forever, well, you have. First announced way back in the fall of 2010, with early footage leaking last spring, the first proper teaser trailer has arrived for "Metegol," the animated foosball movie you've been waiting for. Improbably directed by Juan Jose Campanella, the man behind the excellent Oscar-winning thriller "The Secret In Their Eyes," the story follows Amadeo, who lives in a small town, who with the help of some table top soccer players that have come to life, embarks on an adventure to save his love Laura... from something, and learns about sportsmanship, or something. In 3D. Certainly, it's far beyond your average Hollywood far, so we're curious. But with no U.S. distribution lined up, and given no one cares about soccer here, the chances of it landing stateside seem slim. But it opens in Argentina on June 20th, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Animation ‘Foosball’ By Juan Jose Campanella Gets First Teaser & Poster
3 January 2013 11:59 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
After winning an Oscar for 2009′s El secreto de sus ojos (The Secret In Their Eyes), the Argentine director Juan Jose Campanella has turned his talent to something completely different, by taking on animation Metegol…wait, it’s called Foosball, hang on…it’s called Futbolin, they might want to make a decision there!
This 3D computer animated, Spanish language film, is undoubtedly going to appeal to a different kind of audience and seems like one rooted deeply in South American (and Spanish) passion, that very specific love for football. It’s set around Amadeo, a shy but talented boy, and of a foosball team that is trying to get back together after having been dismantled (for those who don’t know, that’s also table football!). With the help of the other foosball players, Amadeo will have to face his most terrible rival on the football pitch: the Champ. »
- Dan Bullock
New Trailer For Soccer Adventure Toon Foosball (Metegol)
3 January 2013 10:27 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Despite not having a cutting edge 3D animations like Pixar, Juan Jose Campanella has done a pretty good job.
Following his Oscar-winning drama The Secret In Their Eyes, the helmer decided to venture into animation.And after a first rough edit of teaser nearly a year ago, a much more polished look popped up.
Based on a short story called ‘Memoirs of a Right Winger’ by Argentine writer Roberto Fontanarrosa the 3D animated film follows Amadeo, a shy but talented boy, and a foosball trying to get back together after having been dismantled. With the help of the foosball players, Amadeo takes on the most terrible football rival: the Champ.
Metegol, also known as Foosball and Futbolín is expected to hit international theaters sometime this year.
Here’s the new teaser trailer along with the teaser poster for Foosball.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Metegol, also known as »
- Nick Martin
New Teaser Trailer and Poster for Juan Jose Campanella's 'Foosball'
3 January 2013 8:44 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
After being a the helm of the Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards in 2009, director Juan Jose Campanella decided to venture into animation. It's not a traditional route for a director, especially after winning an Oscar, but Campanella apparently felt drawn to this Spanish language film Foosball (or Metegol). The 3D computer animated film follows Amadeo, a shy but talented boy, and a foosball trying to get back together after having been dismantled. With the help of the foosball players, Amadeo takes on the most terrible football rival: the Champ. This is a much more polished tease than the first one. Watch below! Here's the new teaser trailer for Juan Jose Campanella's Foosball via Bleeding Cool: And here's the teaser poster for Foosball, which has a slightly different title: Foosball is directed by Juan Jose Campanella (The Secret in Their Eyes) and based on a short story called »
- Ethan Anderton
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