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Los Javis take 'La Bola Negra' global, and Netflix eyes Oscar glory

The Spanish filmmaking duo's movie is reaching audiences worldwide through Netflix, and the AP says it could earn the streamer Oscar attention; nobody has voted yet.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:31 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by AP News: “Los Javis storm global cinema with ‘La Bola Negra.’ It might mean Oscar glory for Netflix”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:31 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Oscar.
BBN covered this story before: 'La Bola Negra' is a queer epic with Oscar hopes (October 13).

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AP NewsLos Javis storm global cinema with ‘La Bola Negra.’ It might mean Oscar glory for Netflix

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Spanish duo known as Los Javis are taking 'La Bola Negra' to audiences around the world, and the AP says it could bring Oscar attention to Netflix.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThis is the same film CNN called a sweeping queer epic this morning, and my dress is still hanging by the door, steamed and ready.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt has not been nominated, and nobody has voted. You are dressed for a ceremony that does not exist yet.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt exists in spirit, Dale, and the spirit looks fabulous.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe spirit has a tailor.