The schedule changes on TVE for Saturday night, August 13, reshape the lineup to honor Olivia Newton-John, the beloved actress and singer who passed away recently at 73. La 1 will feature a tribute at 10 pm, spotlighting Newton-John, famed for her breakout role in Grease and for a career that resonated across North America and beyond. This special airings aim to celebrate her enduring influence and remind younger audiences of the star’s impact on musical cinema.
The Grease legacy centers on Sandy Olsson, a character portrayed by Newton-John who remains one of television and film’s most memorable figures. The network will present this timeless musical as a heartfelt homage, highlighting the duet she performed with John Travolta—the moment that cemented her fame and defined a generation of movie musicals. The production features iconic musical numbers and a coming-of-age story that helped make Grease the top-grossing film of 1978 in many markets.
The storyline follows the romance between the so-called bad boy Danny Zuko and the innocent Sandy Olsson. They meet over a carefree summer and part with the belief they will not cross paths again. Fate, however, brings them back together in September at the same high school, where their budding love faces challenges and changes.
Meanwhile, TVE has postponed the public premiere of the series Sleepless Stories, a modern adaptation inspired by the iconic horror series created by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador. The new date will be announced soon as production schedules settle into place for this Saturday’s release.
Rodrigo Cortés directs Joke, Rodrigo Sorogoyen helms Couple, Paco Plaza handles Freddy, and Paula Ortiz oversees El Asfalto in this quartet of indie film stories. The projects, each roughly fifty minutes long, bring updated takes to the screen with a cast that includes notable names. Eduard Fernández, Nathalie Poza, Raúl Arévalo, Miki Esparbé, Adriana Torrebejano, Carlos Santos, Daniel Rovira, Inma Cuesta, David Verdaguer, and Vicky Luengo contribute to these contemporary ensembles, a note of cinematic vitality for audiences in both Canada and the United States seeking fresh international storytelling.