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7 hours ago
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Conecta Fiction & Entertainment Hands Out $115,000 Prizes As Spanish Confab Kicks Off
A duo of scripted projects has landed €100,000 ($115,000) each at Conecta Fiction & Entertainment. The international content event began last night in the against the dramatic surroundings of the mountainous Spanish city Cuenca, with Patricia Franco, Regional Minister of Economy, Business and Employment of Castilla-La Mancha, using a speech to announce the winning projects of the third Castilla-La Mancha Feature Films and Series Competition. More from Deadline Robin Wright Says AI Is Coming For Industry Jobs & Recalls Battle For Equal Pay On 'House Of Cards': "It Was Difficult" Getting Emotional With Holmes: 'Sherlock & Daughter' Creator On His Take On The Iconic Sleuth Mariel Molino & Austin Stowell On Their Hopes For 'NCIS: Origins', The Big Season 1 Scenes & Who Should Play The Older Lala In the regional category, Piedra, Papel o Tijera (Rock, Paper, Scissors), which comes from Toledan production company Altamira Entertainment, won out. The series stars the likes of Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, José Coronado, Irene Escolar and Chino Darín. In the national category award went to La Celestina, a modern take on the 1499 book by Fernando de Rojas. Directed by Tina Olivares, it stars the likes of Esmeralda Pimentel and Juana Acosta. A total of 19 projects were submitted for the awards. The awards were the first news out of the ninth edition of Conecta, which began as a scripted-only event but has in recent years expanded to incorporate entertainment. This is the first year it's being held in Cuenca, UNESCO World Heritage Site that is around 170km south-east of Madrid. The opening ceremony was held at the Church of San Miguel last night, with representatives from Conecta, Government of Castilla-La Mancha, Unifrance, the Institut Français of Spain and the Canadian Embassy in attendance alongside execs, talent and creatives. France and Canada are the countries of focus. Géraldine Gonard, Director of Conecta, used her welcome speech to pay tribute to the countries, saying they were 'two powerful markets with a highly competitive content industry on the international scene, which will find in Cuenca and Castilla-La Mancha the ideal setting for developing future co-productions and joint projects.' Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Wright looks glamorous in a sequinned gown while Suits star Sarah Rafferty is chic in a white dress as they lead stars at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
Actresses Robin Wright and Sarah Rafferty put on glamorous displays as they attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday. House Of Cards star Robin, 59, had travelled to southern France to accept the Crystal Nymph Award from the Prince and Princess of Monaco to recognise her achievements during a long acting career. The American actress - who starred as Claire Underwood in House Of Cards for more than 70 episodes - seemed elated to be in attendance as she was pictured arriving with Henri Smith. Wearing her short blonde hair brushed to the side, Robin dazzled on the red carpet in a glitzy flowing dress which she accessorised with a matching bag and a pair of hooped earrings. While Sarah, 52 - who had been invited to the festival alongside John Reardon to present the Best Creation Award - stunned in a white gown while letting her ginger locks flow past her shoulders. She also cracked a smile while posing for photos with Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths, 56, who sported a poker-dot red and white dress for the evening. After taking to the stage later in the ceremony, the Suits star awarded the Best Creation award to Don't Give Up, a South African production following a single mother struggling to provide for her children. The awards show also saw German movie On A Day In September scoop Best Film, while Vanguard was awarded Best Series. Individual awards were handed to charismatic Scandinavian actor Jakob Oftebro as Best Actor for his part in Vanguard, as On A Day In September star Hélène Alexandridis was crowned best actress. Robin - who has enjoyed a 40-year career as an actress - was rewarded for her efforts in the industry later on with the Crystal Nymph Award, previously won by stars such as Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas. Just a day earlier, the 59-year-old American opened up about her time on House Of Cards and her fight for equal pay. During a chat with Variety, the experienced actress said: 'When David Fincher introduced House of Cards to me, he said, "This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary". 'Yes, it was difficult (trying to achieve equal pay), I am going to be honest. When I said, "I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Kevin Spacey's), they said, "We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct". 'I asked, "Why can't you pay me as an actor" - "Because you didn't win an Academy Award".' Aside from Robin and Sarah, a host of other stars also flocked to Monte-Carlo for the awards ceremony. Bond girl in the 1995 007 movie Golden Eye, Famke Janssen, 60, was one of those in attendance, with the actress arriving in a glamorous strapless white and black dress. While Gabrielle Lazure, 68, proved age is just a number in a red and gold dress which she accessorised with both golden jewellery and heels. Percy Jackson and Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening as he donned an all-black tux Percy Jackson and Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening in an all-black tux. The 51-year-old was joined by his girlfriend of two years Danielle Savre, 36, who wore her blonde hair up after slipping into a black dress. And much-loved Starsky & Hutch actor Antonio Fargas, 78, seemed in great spirits for the evening some 50 years after he starred in the show. Donning a clean black and white outfit, Huggy Bear actor Antonio sported a new-look goatee beard as he posed for photos in picturesque Monaco.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robin Wright on Fighting for Equal Pay on ‘House of Cards': They Said, ‘We Can't Pay You the Same' as Kevin Spacey ‘Because You Didn't Win an Academy Award'
Robin Wright reflected on her time on 'House of Cards' at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Monday, saying she had to fight for equal pay on the series because she didn't have an Oscar. During a chat moderated by Variety's international features director Leo Barraclough, Wright recalled scoring a lead role on the 2013 show, which was Netflix's first big TV series. More from Variety 'Sherlock & Daughter' Team Talks Expanding the Universe After Season 1: 'Crime Is Blissfully International' 'Gangs of London' Producer Teases Show's Future, 'New Characters and New Surprises' After Shocking Season 3 Deaths: 'Expect the Unexpected' Former 'Teen Wolf' Stars on How Young Actors Can Survive a Media Storm: 'Be Comfortable With Saying No' 'When David Fincher introduced 'House of Cards' to me, he said: 'This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary,'' Wright recalled. 'And look where we are now.' However, she said she had to fight for equal pay on the hit show, which she co-led with Kevin Spacey. 'Yes, it was difficult. I am going to be honest,' she said. 'When I said, 'I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as [Spacey's], they said: 'We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct. We will give you three different paychecks.' I asked, 'Why can't you pay me as an actor?' 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'' But being angry 'wasn't going to change anything,' Wright said. 'That has been the protocol for years — it just is. If you say, 'Why did so-and-so female not get the same amount as Will Smith?' They say, 'It will increase after you win.' Nomination, not so much,' she continued. 'Why does it have to do anything with a raise?' She also talked about that controversial ending: 'That was my idea, so… Sorry. Initially, I said: 'Let him kill her.'' However, Wright said getting to direct the show was a 'gift.' 'It was the camera operator on 'House of Cards' who said, 'Why don't you just try?'' she recalled. 'I learned so much on that show. I didn't feel any pressure. I was encouraged to do it.' She also previewed her upcoming series, Amazon MGM Studios' psychological thriller 'The Girlfriend.' 'We all collaborated together to build this tension between two women who fight for this young man,' she said. Adapted from the novel by Michelle Frances – and featuring Olivia Cooke ('House of the Dragon'), Laurie Davidson ('Mary and George') and Waleed Zuaiter ('Gangs of London') – it will see Wright as Laura, who has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband and her precious only son, Daniel (Davidson). But Laura's seemingly perfect life is blown apart when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), the girlfriend who changes everything. Wright is exec-producing, directing and starring in the six-episode limited series, set to premiere in the fall. Wright will receive the Crystal Nymph Award at Monte-Carlo TV fest in recognition of her exceptional career and her enduring influence on the audiovisual industry. She first started out in TV – in the soap opera 'Santa Barbara' – before moving into film. Wright is also engaged in activism, advocating for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and launching the charitable female sleepwear line Pour Les Femmes. She noted: 'I did it because I couldn't get any traction in Washington DC for the women of Congo. I really wanted to go to electronic companies and say: 'Can you wake up?' If you charge one dollar more for your iPhone, that dollar can go for protecting them. A lot of these women that I've met in hospitals are now doctors and lawyers.' 'Was there any pushback from DC? Yes. Congress people, they promise: 'We will get to it.' They just want to take a selfie with you.' Wright was joined on stage by Rola Bauer, executive producer for Amazon MGM Studios, who shared her philosophy when it comes to new shows: 'If you don't entertain people, they are not going to come. If it's possible, and if we can, enlighten [with these shows]. Give something back.' Later, Wright also talked about her film career including iconic titles like 'Princess Bride' and 'Forrest Gump.' 'People still ask me about these films. Only about these films.' She still has a soft spot for underseen Rebecca Miller's 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' – 'I wish she would work more' – but already-announced project 'Kissinger Takes Paris' with Tim Roth cast as Henry Kissinger might not see the light of the day. 'I don't think this is happening. It has been radio-silent for almost a year.' As for her biggest achievements, Wright answered: 'My children are still alive. As for my career… There's this window in your late 30s and early 40s, and there were no roles. It was dry. That's when 'House of Cards' came up. It helped me plateau for a while. I don't know if I would be able to get parts in films at the time.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Robin Wright reveals silver lining of Kevin Spacey pay discrepancy
Robin Wright, who played Claire Underwood in Netflix 's ' House of Cards,' claimed she didn't receive equal pay to co-star Kevin Spacey because she hadn't won an Oscar. Wright said executives told her they couldn't pay her the same as an actor without an Academy Award, offering her an executive producer role and directing opportunities instead. Wright questioned why pay should be tied to winning an Oscar, noting that this protocol has been in place for years. Kevin Spacey, who has faced sexual misconduct allegations, has won two Oscars, while Wright has never been nominated despite starring in several acclaimed films. Wright is grateful to the 'House of Cards' team for allowing her to direct episodes, which led to further directing opportunities in shows like 'Ozark' and 'Tell Me Lies.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robin Wright reveals AI fears
Robin Wright has revealed the future of AI "frightens" her. The actress was appearing at the Monte-Carlo Television festival when she was asked how she feels about artificial intelligence becoming more commonplace in her industry. Wright has admitted she does worry AI could lead to job losses in the near future. "It frightens me for our industry and it's such a dichotomy," she told Deadline in response to a question about AI. "It's tough, because I know it's going to help in the medical world tremendously. But everywhere else, people are going to lose jobs." However, when pressed on how AI could directly impact actors, Wright remained confident a human performance will always have more impact than a computer generated image. "People say: 'Well, don't you think that it'll take over acting?' I don't think it ever can because I don't think it will ever get the emotion in the eyes," the star continued. "You'll never feel the resonance coming from that actor." Elsewhere in her appearance at the festival, the 59-year-old actress explained why she received multiple pay checks during her time on House of Cards, which also starred Kevin Spacey. Wright recalled how bosses on the popular Netflix drama paid her to act, direct and produce to ensure her wage equalled her co-star. "Well, we can't pay you the same as an actor, so we're going to divvy it up to make it equal and make you executive producer, and then you can direct, and then we'll give you three different paychecks.," Wright shared. "I said, 'Why can't you pay me the same as an actor?' And they said, 'Because you didn't win an Academy Award.'"
