Ecuador: Last News

Anna Marie de la Fuente Ecuador’s Ana Cristina Barragán, an alum of San Sebastian’s post-graduate film school Elias Querejeta Zine Eskola (EQZE), has come full circle with her second feature “La Piel Pulpo” (“Octopus Skin”) as it competes at the San Sebastian Festival’s Horizontes Latinos, a year after it participated in the festival’s Work in Progress strand (WIP Latam). A coming-of-age family drama “La Piel Pulpo” turns on twins Iris and Ariel who live with their mother and younger sister on a remote island. Having grown up in this rarified environment with only the mollusks, birds and reptiles for company, the teens are inseparable and have formed a near transcendental connection with nature. Curious about the world beyond their island, Iris hitches a boat ride with a rare visitor to explore the mainland and search for their estranged father. The act of physically separating from her twin brother puts a strain on their relationship.

th ECAM Madrid Film School’s Incubator, a six-month producer mentorship initiative, “Macramé” explores the politics of sex in the story of a bourgeoise 70-year-old woman with a passion for macramé.  Her life shifts radically when her 64-year-old Ecuadorian housekeeper makes her feel the knots in her skin, sparking a mutual exploration of the Japanese art of erotic bondage. The Spanish romantic drama is written and directed by Barbara Magdalena and produced by Iván Luis and Andrea Jaurrieta of Lasai Producciones.

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has admitted it would be a “dream” to secure a move to Chelsea to renew ties with Graham Potter amid reports linking him with a potential Manchester United switch.

Will Smith is currently shooting the second season of “Welcome to Earth.” The National Geographic documentary takes viewers to some of the most beautiful and arresting locations on Earth. Currently, Smith was spotted in Ecuador, aboard one of the most dangerous train rides in the world.Will Smith shares emotional video apologizing to Chris RockThe reason Chris Rock declined Oscars offer to host 2023 ceremonySmith was photographed blowing kisses to his fans aboard the train that travels from Nariz del Diablo (Devil’s Nose) to Simbombe.

Will Smith is "being followed everywhere" by peacocks. The 53-year-old actor - who has been married to Jada Pinkett-Smith, 50, since 1997 and has Jaden, 24, and 21-year-old Willow with her - is on a trip to South America with his wife and took to social media on Saturday (03. 09.

Will Smith has some new fans flocking to him nowadays. The 53-year-old actor has traveled to Ecuador and discovered that some of his most devoted new fans are the peacocks at the venue where he's staying and wondered, 'Why are these animals following me everywhere?' In a funny video posted on social media, the bearded Oscar winner wore a white t-shirt as he looked into the camera to explain, 'We're just sitting here in the spot in Ecuador, and this is the kind of stuff that happens in Ecuador.'  New fans: Will Smith, 53, has discovered some new fans during his trip to Ecuador, peacocks,  sharing a video on social media and writing, ''Why are these animals following me everywhere?' The Grammy winning artist thought he'd get jiggy with the situation and created some original music to go with the post. 'It's just a peacock at the window, and repeated 'It's just a peacock at the window.' As the exotic bird peered through the glass, the The Pursuit of Happyness star explained, 'Oh, he lookin' now too... I see you too joker.' New beat: In a funny video posted, the Grammy winner creates an original beat as he narrates, 'It's just a peacock at the window, and repeated 'It's just a peacock at the window'He then jokes with his traveling companion who has long dreadlocks, 'Okay a black dude and peacock and a Rasta are in Ecuador, the black dude say to the Rasta, "Hey, you see those peacocks?"' The Está Rico artist has recently returned to social media, following a hiatus that began March 28 following his infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards ceremony. Less than an hour after the video was posted, Will's Instagram feed had counted some 80 thousand likes.  Exotic: The venue where Will is staying while he films

Animals love Will Smith, maybe a little too much.

Will Smith appeared to be making the most of his time in Ecuador on Tuesday as he explored various different cities while filming a National Geographic documentary.While preparing to take viewers across more remote destinations for season two of Welcome to Earth, which he produces and narrates himself, the 53-year-old actor was spotted touring the streets of Alausi, a canton in the province of Chimborazo. Locals and tourists were thrilled to see the Oscar winner, who blew kisses to fans as he boarded a train from the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) to Sibambe.  Adventurous: Will Smith appeared to be making the most of his time in Ecuador on Tuesday as he explored various different cities while filming a National Geographic documentaryThe ride is considered one of the world's most dangerous train rides due to its route on an overhanging cliff that drop hundreds of feet as well as winding turns and steep incline.

Will Smith is back to work. More than five months after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, the 53-year-old actor was spotted filming Disney+'s  in Alausi, Ecuador. Wearing a baseball cap and a yellow shirt, Smith delighted locals when they spotted him filming on La Nariz del Diablo, a historic rail in the country.In between shots for the second season of the National Geographic series, which Smith also narrates, the actor was seen blowing kisses to gathered fans.In July, four months after the now-infamous Oscars slap, Smith broke his silence in a deeply personal video message.

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A bullish Pep Guardiola has said that will not be taking the upcoming World Cup into consideration in the slightest when picking his starting XIs for the first half of the season.

A young Scots man has died after a fatal fall at a volcano in Ecuador.

Two wide studio releases will hopefully prevent this summer from reaching another low at the box office after last weekend’s $67.3M. If there’s one movie that’s going to pull ahead, sources are betting on Crunchyroll’s Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. That distributor has proven in a short amount of time that they can draw a great deal of anime fans in a Friday through Sunday span. The Tetsuro Kodama directed animation movie is looking at anywhere from $12M-$15M, ahead of Universal’s genre lion-stalking film, Beast, starring Idris Elba; that pic hoping for at least double digits.

Manchester United are considering a move to sign Brighton defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo during the ongoing transfer window - according to reports.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In one of the first deals struck at Chilean industry forum Sanfic Industria, local indie producers Matias de Bourguignon and Equeco have boarded the Venezuelan drama “I Will Mutate Like a Jungle Animal” (“Mutaré como animal del monte”), the feature debut of rising Venezuelan talent Hector Silva.Lead produced by Berlin-based Venezuelan producer Rodolfo Cova whose credits include Venice Golden Lion winner “From Afar” and Michel Franco’s Cannes Un Certain Regard winner “Las Hijas de Abril,” “I Will Mutate Like a Jungle Animal” is among the 28 titles in the Sanfic Industria Santiago Lab which supports Ibero-American projects in development.De Bourguignon and Equeco join international co-producers Pomme Hurlante Films (France), Artrupe Films (Brazil) and Abismo Cine (Ecuador) who were also drawn to the feature debut of Silva whose award-winning short films have played in prominent film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto and Tribeca. “Hector’s shorts deeply moved me.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chilean industry forum Sanfic Industria bows its 11th edition with the launch of new virtual reality and women producers lab sections. Running Aug 11-19, Sanfic Industria will also include its mainstays: WIP Ibero-American, Santiago Lab: Fiction and Documentary, Sanfic-Mórbido Lab, Series Lab, Sanfic Net and Sanfic Series.“By introducing a virtual reality section, we’re betting on new narrative formats,” said Sanfic Industria founder-director Gabriela Sandoval of the Sanfic XR showcase, which will be open to the public at the forum’s official headquarters, Matucana 100.“Making these films accessible to everyone creates a nexus between the public and the films’ creators,” she pointed out.

Holly Jones Ecuador-based producer Daniela Fuentes Moncada of Epopeya is introducing the introspective queer feature, “Ñusta,” as part of three regional films on her development slate at Locarno’s Producer’s Lab, an Open Doors initiative spotlighting Latin America and Caribbean talent.Epopeya teams Moncada with founder María de los Ángeles Palacio.Underscoring the project’s industry pulling power, co-producing the project are Director Papu Corotto at Argentina’s HAIN Cine (“Esteros”) alongside Lady Vinces(“Checoslovaquia”) and Silvia Arellano (“En Medio Del Laberinto”) of Peru’sCasa Aguaflorida.The pair bring poignant narratives to life, with Moncada previously backing “La Mala Noche” directed by Gabriela Calvache, a raw portrait of human trafficking that premiered at SXSW and was selected by festivals worldwide, receiving 15 awards and nominations. Epopeya produces animation, documentary and fiction with a focus on forward-thinking narratives.

Brits have been warned by government officials to not travel to the South American nation of Ecuador due to political unrest stirring in the country.

Anna Marie de la Fuente The Walt Disney Company and Starz have teamed up to offer a streaming subscription bundle, including Star Plus, Disney Plus and Starzplay, in Latin America.The latest development comes as competition continues to heat up in the region and more deep-pocketed players, led by streaming giants Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple Plus, seek to further boost their subscriptions.The bundle, offered in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru on Disney Plus and Star Plus websites, will offer subscriptions to all three streaming services with one price in the local currency. Subscribers will need to download each platform’s app onto their compatible devices to access their programming.

Former Miss Universe and modern-day fashionista Olivia Culpo enjoyed a fun day of food and fashion with family and friends as she explored the tiny beach town of Sayulita Mexico while on vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico on Wednesday.The model and influencer took a moment to share images of her effortless beachy style as she posted a four-photo carousel on her Instagram account aptly captioning the collection 'Hola Mexico.'Traveling with friends and family including Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle, Culpo poses on the streets of the charming beachside town. Stunning star:Former Miss Universe and modern-day fashionista Olivia Culpo enjoyed a fun day of food and fashion with family and friends as she explored the tiny beach town of Sayulita Mexico while on vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico on WednesdayFlaunting her stunning physique, Culpo wore a bikini by Australian designer Matteau.Pairing her Matteau 'The Wrap' triangle top in the color 'Cinnamon Crinkle' with classic cut bottoms, Culpo accentuated her toned frame by wrapping the oversized under-bust straps around her torso.

Universal/Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion is set to thrash past $500M worldwide today. The global total through Thursday is $493.2M. That includes $302.1M from the international box office and $191.1M domestic on the Colin Trevorrow-directed threequel.