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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Max Spain Originals Chief On HBO Max Name Change: 'We Cannot Lose The Value Of HBO'
Max's Director for Local Original Productions in Spain has vowed the move back to the HBO Max moniker 'doesn't change the creative focus.' Instead, he predicted it would amplify the quality on the streamer. 'Many of you are asking what has happened,' Jose Maria Caro said at Conecta Fiction in Spain today about the decision, which was announced in the U.S. last month. 'What does it change mean? Well, we cannot lose the value of HBO because it means many things to many people. It contributes a lot of value.' More from Deadline Boss Of 'Lupin' Maker Gaumont TV France On Netflix's Response To Streaming Law: "They Did Everything To Avoid It, But They Respect It" - Conecta Fiction Conecta Fiction & Entertainment Hands Out $115,000 Prizes As Spanish Confab Kicks Off David Zaslav's Pay To Be "Substantially" Lowered Ahead Of Split, WBD Says, But CEO Will Still Reap Rewards Warner Bros Discovery announced in May it was moving away from Max and back to the HBO Max moniker that the global streamer had launched with in 2020. The rebrand is taking place this summer, and Caro said the move was a significant one. 'What's in a name? It really matters to our editorial line,' he said, as he pledged it 'doesn't change the creative focus.' Original series Max made its first original series commission in Spain in 2023 with When Nobody Sees Us, a thriller led by two policewomen trying to solve a series of crimes in the Andalusian town of Morón de la Frontera. It launched on March 7, with Maribel Verdu and Mariela Garriga starring. Caro pointed to the series as an example of the 'ambitious' original series he was looking for, along with Furia, a drama currently shooting that stars Candela Peña, Carmen Machi, Cecilia Roth, Nathalie Poza and Pilar Castro as five women facing extreme situations. Caro took on his post in January after Alberto Carullo, then VP of Productions for Italy and Iberia at Max, left WBD to join Mediaset. Caro had been with Warners since April 2024. He addressed a packed room today during a Spanish commissioners session that also included reps from Atresmedia, Amazon MGM Studios and Movistar Plus+. Caro was brought into the role as WBD at a point as the streamer plans to ramp up its originals slate in Spain, where the likes of Netflix and Prime Video have also found continued success with original series and films. Today, he touted the value of staying close to subscriber base. 'If we are going to represent the audience, local production is very important for us,' said Caro. Conecta Fiction is taking place in Cuenca, near Madrid, this week. 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
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Upgraded Furia reconnaissance drone will have night optics and 100 km range
Ukrainian company Athlon Avia has unveiled a modernised version of its reconnaissance drone, the Furia. A company representative presented the UAV's capabilities during the Defense Tech Era 2025 event. Source: Ukrainian military media outlet Militarnyi Details: The Furia-2 can remain airborne for up to 5 hours. Its current flight range is 70 kilometres, but the company is working to extend it to 100 kilometres. This is an improvement compared to the smaller Furia, which can fly for up to 3 hours with an operational range of up to 50 kilometres. "The drone will be equipped with a dual-sensor camera – day and night. There will also be an option with a dedicated night camera, which will significantly enhance nighttime operations for soldiers," said a representative from Athlon Avia. The company added that the earlier Furia model will not be discontinued and will remain in service with artillery units. "Moreover, we are currently upgrading the smaller Furia too – extending its airtime to 4 hours and improving its video link. As for the larger Furia, we are considering its use in other military branches as well," the company noted. Athlon Avia also stated that the Furia-2 is currently undergoing factory testing. The company plans to begin serial production of the new drone this year. "We have a well-developed manufacturing process, honed through the production of the first aircraft, and we are ready for rapid scaling. We plan to produce at least as many large aircraft as we do the smaller Furia," the company representative said. The company emphasised that many components of the new drone are sourced from Ukrainian manufacturers. "We use Ukrainian modules for electronics and communication and are also considering Ukrainian-made engines. It's clear that we need to gradually move away from foreign components and focus on domestic production," the company representative added. Athlon Avia also presented the ST-35 Silent Thunder strike UAV system and the ST-1200 multirotor drone, both of which are currently under development. According to the company's website, the Furia UAV has been developed and produced since 2014. Over 100 systems have been manufactured in various modifications since then. Each system includes three unmanned aerial vehicles, three daytime payload modules, and two nighttime payload modules equipped with video cameras. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
