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Posted: Mon., Oct. 26, 2009, 8:40am PT

Antena 3 boards Woody Allen's 'Stranger'

London-set pic stars Watts, Brolin, Hopkins

Woody Allen’s London-set movie “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger” will be co-produced by Antena 3 Films, the pic production arm of Spanish broadcaster Antena 3.

Antena 3 Films joins Spain’s Mediapro in the 50-50 co-production, said A3F chief exec Mercedes Gamero.

“Stranger” centers on a family whose members are attempting to sort out their complicated relationships.

Antena 3 TV has acquired local free-to-air TV rights; Spain’s Imagina has taken international sales rights to most of the world except for the U.S. and Spain.

“Stranger” kicks off a three-pic production deal between Allen and Mediapro. The film’s cast includes Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Gemma Jones and Lucy Punch.

Barcelona-based Mediapro and Gravier Prods. produced “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” with Antena 3 Films.




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