Penélope Cruz
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- Oct 16
Los Javis' 'La bola negra' soundtrack released as film opens NewFest in New York
The 24-track soundtrack, released digitally by Lakeshore Records, features Raül Refree's score plus songs by Guitarricadelafuente and Penélope Cruz. Meanwhile the film has drawn almost 4 million cinema viewers in Spain and is now opening in the United States.
- Oct 16
Olivia Wilde's 'La invitación' opens in cinemas on 16 October, remaking Cesc Gay's 'Sentimental'
Wilde directs and co-stars with Penélope Cruz, Seth Rogen and Edward Norton in an English-language version of a Spanish film that began as a stage play. Spanish critics were divided, and Oscar bettors already list the film.
- Oct 9
Penélope Cruz wears archive Ralph Lauren suit at London premiere of 'La Bola Negra'
At the London Film Festival on Thursday, 8 October, Cruz presented 'La Bola Negra' in a 2014 Ralph Lauren suit and a black beret, rather than the Chanel designs she usually wears. Asked on the red carpet about Spain's housing crisis, she said young people fighting for housing deserve support.
- Oct 7
Spanish film 'La bola negra' surpasses two million viewers and €15 million in two weeks
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's historical drama La bola negra has drawn two million viewers in Spain, earning €15 million in its first two weeks ahead of its campaign as the country's official submission for the Academy Awards.
- Sep 30
La bola negra sets Tuesday box office record in Spain as cumulative gross tops 6.6 million euros
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's drama drew over two-thirds of Spanish moviegoers on Tuesday through senior ticket discounts, pushing domestic admissions toward one million ahead of its United States rollout.
- Sep 24
Los Javis release Lorca-inspired La bola negra in Spain following Cannes win and Oscar submission
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi bring their Federico García Lorca-inspired film La bola negra to Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 following award wins at Cannes and Toronto.
- Sep 23
Brad Pitt presents survival drama Heart of the Beast in San Sebastián after 17-year festival absence
The American actor and producer showcased his Alaska-set survival thriller directed by David Ayer at the Kursaal Congress Centre, marking his first appearance at the Basque film festival since 2009.
- Sep 16
Spain selects Los Javis film 'La bola negra' for 2027 International Feature Oscar race
The Spanish Film Academy selected the Cannes-winning drama over shortlisted titles from Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Alauda Ruiz de Azúa ahead of a 47-day US theatrical rollout.
- Sep 11
Javier Bardem discusses Penélope Cruz, wealth and Ceuta migrant charity on La Revuelta
Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo visited RTVE's La Revuelta to promote their Oscar-shortlisted film El ser querido, sharing personal stories and voicing support for a Ceuta migrant NGO.
- Sep 8
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz premiere Florian Zeller drama Bunker at Venice Film Festival
Spanish actors Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz presented Florian Zeller's drama Bunker at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, portraying a couple torn over an apocalypse shelter.
- Sep 2
Danny Boyle opens 83rd Venice Film Festival with Rupert Murdoch drama 'Ink'
The Oscar-winning director premiered 'Ink' on the Lido on Wednesday night, while star Guy Pearce revealed Rupert Murdoch's positive reaction to his casting.
- Jul 27
La Promesa returns to La 1 schedule after sports disruptions; palace turmoil intensifies with secret parentage and a stolen kiss
After days of disrupted programming due to the Tour de France, Spanish public TV channel La 1 will air a new episode of 'La Promesa' at its usual afternoon slot on Monday, July 27. Meanwhile, the series' plot plunges into chaotic intrigue, with a long-hidden paternity, an intimate encounter, and a conspiratorial toast.
- Jul 24
ECB opens public vote on new euro banknote designs, first full redesign since 2002
Ten designs across two themes, European culture and rivers & birds, are up for public consultation until 21 September 2026, ahead of the first full redesign since the euro's launch in 2002.
- Jul 11
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinal as Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem watch in Los Angeles
Late goal by Merino secures a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sending Spain to a semifinal against France, while a constellation of Hollywood A-listers looked on from the stands.
- Jul 10
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
- Jul 9
Locarno Film Festival unveils 79th edition with record submissions and star-powered programme
The Swiss festival returns 5–15 August with 7,759 entries (a 22% jump) and a Piazza Grande lineup featuring Olivia Wilde, Petra Volpe and James Gray, while Isabella Rossellini collects a lifetime award.
- Jun 17
Javier Bardem becomes first Spanish actor to leave handprints at Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre
The Oscar-winning actor pressed his hands, feet and nose into the forecourt cement on Tuesday, joining a century-old tradition alongside Marilyn Monroe and Jack Nicholson.
