A film directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and based on the book of the same name by Olivier Guez
Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) took part in this year’s Cannes Film Festival with ‘The Disappearance of Josef Mengele’, a film in which the Uruguayan company serves as a co-producer. Directed by Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, the film was showcased in the Cannes Premiere section — the director’s sixth appearance at the festival, and his first in this non-competitive section.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Olivier Guez — published in Spain by Tusquets Editores and winner of the 2017 Prix Renaudot — the film is a France-Germany-Uruguay co-production. On behalf of Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO), co-producers include Hernán Musaluppi, Diego Robino, Santiago López, and Sandino Saravia Vinay. The film is produced by Charles Gillibert (CG Cinema), Ilya Stewart (Hype Studios), Felix von Boehm (Lupa Films), and Mélanie Biessy (Scala Films), with additional production support from Arte France Cinéma, Scala Films, Forma Pro Films, and Piano.
‘The Disappearance of Josef Mengele’, marks Serebrennikov’s sixth film to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival, and his first in the non-competitive Cannes Premiere section. In the film Serebrennikov delves into one of history’s darkest figures, examining the depths of human cruelty. After the end of World War II, Josef Mengele — the infamous Nazi physician of Auschwitz known as the "Angel of Death" — fled to South America to escape justice and rebuild his life in hiding. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay, and eventually Brazil, Mengele orchestrated his disappearance with calculated precision, evading trial until his death.
August Diehl (‘Inglourious Basterds’) stars in the title role, supported by a cast that includes Burghart Klaußner (‘The White Ribbon’) and Heinz K. Krattiger (‘Edha’), among others.
The film was shot on location in both Europe and Uruguay, capturing the historical and emotional weight of the story.
'The Disappearance of Josef Mengele' will be distributed in France by Bac Films and in Germany by DCM.
Cristina Caspueñas directs the GRUP MEDIAPRO company the sector leader
The number one urban sport in the world has been an Olympic sport since 2020
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, today announced the appointment of Mediapro Asia as its exclusive sales representative for media rights in Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for 3x3 Basketball, further strengthening the sport’s global expansion and commercial growth.
Under the agreement, Mediapro Asia will manage the distribution and sale of media rights for all FIBA 3x3 properties, including the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, FIBA 3x3 World Tour, FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, and FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup. The partnership will cover the Asia Pacific region until l 2028.
3x3 Basketball has seen remarkable growth especially in Asia. Since making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, it is now widely regarded as the number one urban team sport in the world. There has been significant impact in Asia, as it democratizes access to sport, energizes youth culture, and strengthens sports development in the different countries.
Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Director, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Mediapro Asia, part of Grup Mediapro, to accelerate the reach of FIBA 3x3 Basketball in key markets. 3x3 has tremendous potential to engage new audiences, and Mediapro Asia’s proven expertise will be vital in driving this growth.”
Lars Heidenreich, Managing Director of Mediapro Asia, said: “We are excited to join forces with FIBA to bring the dynamic and youthful 3x3 format to fans and broadcasters across the region. We look forward to building new partnerships and delivering exceptional coverage of FIBA 3x3 events.”The partnership supports FIBA’s mission to develop 3x3 basketball in Asia-Pacific region, with the discipline set to feature at the LA28 Olympic Games with an expansion from 8 to 12 teams per gender showcasing the growth of 3x3 basketball over the years.
GRUP MEDIAPRO is a leading global group in audiovisual content production and sports rights management, operating in over 28 countries. With innovative broadcasting solutions and extensive industry expertise, GRUP MEDIAPRO delivers world-class viewing experiences to audiences worldwide.
The group facilities are also set to play host to the first tournament of the series which will be played in Miami
GRUP MEDIAPRO, through its subsidiary in the United States, will be responsible for producing and distributing the audiovisual feed for the Pro Padel League which is slated to be played between June and October in cities around the United States and Mexico, with many of the world’s best players set to take part.
The group will be providing comprehensive international coverage from Miami (the United States), San Sebastián (Spain), Guadalajara (México) and The Hamptons and New York (United States). The technical capacity, with 50 offices around the world, is set to be key to help them be able to carry out an international production of these characteristics. GRUP MEDIAPRO will be using an OB van with 6 cameras to produce the audiovisual signal which it will distribute the matches to 10 rights holders (Tennis Channel, Fran Duel TV, Game+) so fans of the sport from around the world can follow the competition.
The group facilities in Miami will also be playing host to the tournament in June, the first competition of the series. GRUP MEDIAPRO, a leading European audiovisual producer, has a production center in Florida, with more than 10,000 m2, 7 sets and the Wayfair Arena; a space with a capacity for 850 people which is used for a whole host of different events. The Wayfair Arena played host to the Unrivaled basketball event at the beginning of the year and is now being prepared for the first event of the Pro Pádel season.
With more than 25,000 annual events, GRUP MEDIAPRO is an expert in live sports production with tournaments as diverse as the prestigious as the World Padel Tour and the Greenweez Paris Premier Padel Major.
The GRUP MEDIAPRO agency has produced some of Spain's most outstanding events and recently garnered over 20 awards
Two years on from her time at Acciona Cultura, Balba Camino is returning to the world of events and has chosen Mediapro Events to do so. Balba joins the team led by Mariano Rodríguez as the new general manager and is taking on the challenge of lifting Mediapro Events to the next level.
Balba Camino is an undisputed leader in the events industry. She was also the first female driver to win a motorsport championship in Spain and the first woman in the world to win a GT championship. She has been the Spanish champion five times across various categories.
In 1999 she founded Auriga Cool Marketing, an agency specializing in sports sponsorship and the automotive sector. It subsequently grew into a global events and experiential marketing agency, expanding its client portfolio to various sectors and establishing itself as a leader in Spain.
In 2019, the Acciona Group acquired 100% of Auriga, which was integrated into its Culture division. Under Balba's leadership, the agency, now operating under the Acciona brand, regained its leadership position and established itself as one of the country's leading event agencies.
This appointment marks a decisive step for Mediapro Events, solidifying its position as an indispensable ally in the experiential marketing and events landscape. Balba's arrival will invigorate all facets of the company, leveraging the strong foundations already established in just a short space of time in order to make Mediapro Events a benchmark for its fusion of creativity, technology, and storytelling.
Balba on why she is making this move: “Filled with the excitement and energy of a new era, I'm joining GRUP MEDIAPRO with the conviction that its deep history, strong creativity, and vast production capacity place it among the world's best.” She adds: “My arrival is driven by a commitment to bolster this vibrant team. Together, we will foster a period where talent excels, continuously pursuing ambitious ideas and transforming nascent concepts into reality.” She also says: “In an environment saturated with messages, brands can no longer be content with merely being seen; they must also be experienced. Our mission is to turn that experience into something unique, relevant, and transformative.”
Mediapro Events is GRUP MEDIAPRO's specialized division focused on the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) sector, which is undergoing rapid growth and transformation both nationally and globally. From the Mediapro Xperiences vertical, this unit, set up just over four years ago, is already a leading player, ranked fourth among experiential marketing companies by El Publicista. In recent years, it has been garlanded with more than 20 of the most prestigious awards and has been responsible for the production of some of the most spectacular events seen in Spain, such as the POTY and Premiere galas as the Latin Grammy Awards in Seville, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Copa del Rey MAPFRE at La Cartuja stadium, the special ‘Christmas Metro station’ at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, and hundreds of other projects in which its clients have turned to Mediapro Events in order to transform their events into truly unique experiences.
It is set to adapt the highly anticipated debut novel of writer-director Evan Spiliotopoulos for film
Announced, The Mediapro Studio US & Canada, which launched in May of last year, has secured a highly competitive deal for the film adaptation of ‘The Museum of Cursed Artifacts’, an upcoming novel by Evan Spiliotopoulos. This impressive acquisition underscores the studio’s rapid and significant influence in the US market, establishing it as an emerging powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Acquired in a two-book deal by Emily Bestler Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, ‘The Museum of Cursed Artifacts’ is set to be action-packed, blending suspense, adventure, and supernatural twists. Written by Evan Spiliotopoulos (known for his work on The Pope’s Exorcist, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Charlie’s Angels, and more), Spiliotopoulos himself is attached to pen the screenplay.
A famed entrepreneur completes his collection of cursed artifacts, then takes his life in a shocking manner. His family, gutted that he blew all his money, attempts to turn a profit with this macabre museum. But when they assemble leading experts to verify the authenticity of the items, all hell literally breaks loose.
"Securing the film rights to this remarkable novel is a testament to the immense talent behind it and the strong belief we have in its potential,” said JC Acosta, Head of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US & Canada. “We are excited to collaborate on a project that is sure to captivate audiences, and we are proud to have it as part of our film slate.”
Verve, who represents Spiliotopoulos, held the auctions for both the scripted film and book rights, with both entities selling within days of each other.
"You never know if your weirdest ideas will ever see the light of day. I'm grateful to Atria/Emily Bestler Books and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO for not only seeing the light — but running straight into the darkness with me, said Evan Spiliotopoulos”.
“This is one of the most original and scary novels I have ever read,” said Emily Bestler.
