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Cinecittà Chief Leads Colorado Film Forward
22 Sep
Summary
- Nicola Maccanico appointed CEO of Colorado Film.
- Colorado Film achieved a global Netflix No. 1 with 'The Tearsmith'.
- Upcoming English-language rom-com 'Blame It on Rome' to star Michele Morrone.
Nicola Maccanico has been appointed CEO of Colorado Film, a production company under Italy's Rainbow Group. Maccanico previously led Cinecittà Studios for three years, stepping down in 2024. His expertise is expected to drive Colorado Film's expansion in the audiovisual industry.
Colorado Film, known for its commercially successful live-action movies, achieved a significant milestone with 'The Tearsmith,' which became the first Netflix Italy original to hit No. 1 globally in the non-English-language category. The company's notable productions also include the 'Me Contro Te' franchise and 'La Peggior Settimana della Mia Vita.'
Looking ahead, Colorado Film is set to release the English-language rom-com 'Blame It on Rome,' starring Michele Morrone and Gabrielle Union. This production is a collaboration with Nebraska and Amazon MGM Studios for Prime Video Italy.
Maccanico replaces Thomas J. Ciampa, who has moved to lead Vision Distribution. Rainbow Group expressed that Maccanico's leadership aligns with their growth strategy, aiming to strengthen Colorado Film's position internationally by developing new production opportunities.
