Paradise (Spanish TV series) explained

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Director:Fernando González Molina
Composer:Lucas Vidal
Country:Spain
Language:Spanish
Network:Movistar+
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:15
Endtheme:"Paraíso" by Ana Torroja

Paradise (Spanish; Castilian: '''Paraíso'''|links=no) is a Spanish speculative fiction television series with mystery and adventure elements set in 1992. Produced by Movistar+ and Globomedia (The Mediapro Studio), it is directed by Fernando González Molina. It premiered on 4 June 2021.

Premise

The fiction is set in the Spanish Levante in the 1990s. The plot concerns the disappearance of 3 girls—Sandra, Elena and Malena—in 1992 in the fictional Valencian coastal town of "Almanzora de la Vega".[1] [2] [3] As the policial investigation is seemingly going nowhere,[4] Sandra's younger brother, Javi, starts another search together with Quino, Álvaro and Zeta.

Cast

Introduced in season 2

Production

Paraíso was produced by Movistar+ in collaboration with (The Mediapro Studio). Created by Fernando Gonzalez Molina, Ruth García and David Oliva, cited inspirations included the works of Steven Spielberg and series such as V, Verano azul and Compañeros,[11] although it was already likened to Stranger Things soon after the announcement of the project.[12] Fernando González Molina directed the series whereas Antón Laguna was charged with the art direction.[13] Lucas Vidal composed the musical score. It also features songs by OBK and Mecano.[14] The series' main theme was performed by Ana Torroja.[15]

Filming started by January 2020,[16] taking place in several places in Spain. Shooting locations in the province of Alicante included Benidorm, Altea, Xàbia, Santa Pola, Calp, L'Alfàs del Pi and the .[17] Additional footage was shot in other locations such as Alhama de Aragón (Zaragoza), municipalities in the Valencia province and the Madrid region,[18] and the Centro Nacional del Vidrio in La Granja (Segovia).[19] Filming wrapped in August 2020.[20] On 20 April 2021, Movistar+ announced the intended premiere date of 4 June 2021.[21] [22]

In June 2021, The Mediapro Studio reported that the production crew had begun filming of season 2 on 17 May 2021 in Begur (Girona), with Fernando González Molina returning as director.[23] Season 2 was presented by a group of cast and crew members at the 54th Sitges Film Festival on 12 October 2021.[24] In October 2021, WarnerMedia announced the addition of the series (titled Paradise) to their catalogue as "Max Original" with a release date on HBO Max set for 28 October 2021.[25]

Movistar Plus+ scheduled the release of the second and final season of the series for 16 June 2022.[26]

References

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    1. Web site: 'Paraíso', la fantasía de Movistar+ que transforma la costa alicantina en un rompecabezas de los 90. De Alicante. El Español. Miquel. Hernandis. 21 April 2021.
    2. Web site: 'Paraíso', una 'Stranger Things' a la española. El Comercio. Iker. Cortés. 20 April 2021.
    3. Web site: "Paraiso": la pérdida de la inocencia. 23 August 2020. Cecilia. García. La Razón.
    4. Web site: "Paraíso": finaliza el rodaje de la nueva serie de Movistar+. Vavel Media. 31 August 2020. Marta. Lara García.
    5. Web site: La serie de Movistar que ha devuelto el cabo de Sant Antoni a los años noventa. La Marina Plaza. 13 February 2020.
    6. Web site: Macarena García: "Soy mucho más compleja de lo que nadie puede imaginar". El Día. 8 December 2020.
    7. Web site: Movistar+ inaugura su 'Paraíso': "Es un proyecto muy ambicioso, espectacular y épico". FormulaTV. Alejandro. Rodera. 20 April 2021.
    8. Web site: 'Paraíso', la versión española de 'Stranger Things' con el crimen de Alcàsser como punto de partida. Alicante Plaza. 21 February 2020. Daniel. Terol.
    9. Web site: Movistar y Globomedia presentan 'Paraíso', su nueva serie que mezcla aventuras, ciencia ficción y mucha nostalgia. tvienes. Miquel. Unzué. 20 April 2021.
    10. Web site: 'Paraíso' ficha al protagonista de 'La Fortuna' de Amenábar para su temporada 2 en Movistar+. Vertele!. eldiario.es. 27 July 2021.
    11. Web site: 'Paraíso', el 'Verano Azul' de 'Stranger Things'. Diario de Sevilla. 18 January 2020.
    12. Web site: Así luce Paraíso, la "Stranger Things" de Movistar y Mediapro. Todonews. 21 February 2020.
    13. Web site: De la A a la Z: un diccionario audiovisual para 2021. El País. Álex. Martínez Roig. 29 December 2020.
    14. Web site: The Mediapro Studio, Movistar Plus, Power Up Young Adult Fiction with 'Paraíso'. Variety. Emiliano. Granada. 17 May 2021.
    15. Web site: Así suena 'Paraíso', el tema principal de la serie de Movistar+ interpretado por Ana Torroja. El Periódico. 7 June 2021 .
    16. Web site: 'Paraíso': arranca el rodaje de la nueva serie de Movistar+ con Macarena García. Fotogramas. 17 January 2020. Juan. Silvestre.
    17. Web site: 'Dime quién soy' y otras 5 series grabadas en la provincia de Alicante. 22 October 2020. Información. A.A.S..
    18. Web site: Alhama de Aragón se convierte en escenario de la serie Paraíso. Heraldo de Aragón. Jorge. Zorraquín. 13 July 2020.
    19. Web site: Paraíso, una serie costera, se rueda en La Granja. El Día de Segovia. 8 July 2020.
    20. Web site: Movistar+ concluye el rodaje de 'Paraíso' con Macarena García: "Uno de los viajes más intensos y duros". Vertele!. eldiario.es. 21 August 2020 .
    21. Web site: Movistar presenta y pone fecha a 'Paraíso', su nueva serie fantástica y juvenil que abraza la nostalgia de los 90. Vertele!. eldiario.es. Laura. García-Higueras. 20 April 2021.
    22. Web site: Así es Paraíso, la serie de Movistar+ que homenajea los años 90 y recuerda a Stranger Things. Hobby Consolas. Raquel. Hernández Luján. 20 April 2021.
    23. Web site: 'Paraíso' confirma su temporada 2, que ya se graba en Movistar+. Vertele!. eldiario.es. 5 June 2021.
    24. Web site: Movistar+ presenta la temporada 2 de su thriller fantástico 'Paraíso': "Nos hemos retorcido la cabeza para no ir a lo fácil". Vertele!. eldiario.es. 13 October 2021. 13 October 2021. es.
    25. Web site: International Max Original Paradise (Paraíso) Debuts October 28. 14 October 2021. WarnerMedia.
    26. Web site: 'Paraíso': Fernando González Molina habla de los aspectos técnicos de la serie este vídeo en exclusiva. Fotogramas. 25 May 2022. María. Aller.

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