Produced by El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Ikiru Films
‘Cinco minutos más’, feature produced by El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Ikiru Films, written by and starring Berto Romero, is now shooting under the direction of Javier Ruiz Caldera in Girona province. Producers include Edmon Roch, Laura Fernandez Espeso, Berto Romero, and Javier Méndez, with Guillermo Farré and Fran Araújo for Movistar Plus+ while Clara Valle serves as executive producer.
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile directors of his generation, Javier Ruiz Caldera has built a filmography defined by sharp pacing, smart humor, and a distinctive visual style that resonates with audiences. ‘Cinco minutos más’ marks another creative collaboration with longtime partner Berto Romero, whom he previously directed in the series The Other Side and Mira lo que has hecho, as well as in feature films including Spanish Movie, Superlópez, Spy Time, Three Many Weddings, and the recent box-office hit Wolfgang. His standout credits also include A Man of Action, Ghost Graduation, and Valley of the Dead, a historical thriller that showcased his command of genre filmmaking and his singular cinematic voice.
Joining Berto Romero in the lead cast are Javier Cámara — two-time Goya winner for ‘Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed’ and ‘Truman’, and recipient of both Feroz and Ondas Awards for his role in the ‘Vota Juan’ trilogy — and Belén Cuesta, Goya winner for ‘The Endless Trench’. ‘Cinco minutos más’ marks Romero’s feature debut as creator, following his success with the Movistar Plus+ series ¡Mira lo que has hecho’ and ‘The Other Side’, both directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera and produced with El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO).
‘Cinco minutos más’ follows a couple in crisis who retreat to a remote countryside home for a quiet weekend. After being shown around the property and just as the agent hands over the keys, something extraordinary happens: the world slips into a time loop. The last five minutes start repeating over and over — like a needle skipping on a record.
The ensemble cast includes Carlos Bernardino (‘Iron Reign’), Marc Soler (‘UPA Next’), Clàudia Melo (‘On the Fringe’), Puchi Lagarde (‘Galgos’), Tian Tosas (‘The Last Night at Tremore Beach’), and Nia Tosas (‘El mal invisible’).
Filmax is handling distribution in Spain.
The company has upgraded nine ice rinks with its AutomaticTV production system, incorporating AI-powered automated technology
GRUP MEDIAPRO equipped the Spanish Ice Sports Federation (RFEDH) with its cutting-edge AI-driven automated production technology. The group has upgraded nearly a dozen ice rinks with new 4K systems that enhance image quality and expand functionality—taking another step forward in the digitalization and professionalization of sports in Spain.
The tech upgrade has enabled the launch of FEDHielo TV, the new OTT platform resulting from an agreement with Sportway, the company managing the federation’s audiovisual rights and already collaborating with sports federations in countries such as Sweden, Finland, and Belgium. FEDHielo TV allows fans to enjoy high-quality content, offering high-definition broadcasts via a robust and easily accessible platform.
GRUP MEDIAPRO has completed the renewal and upgrade from Full HD to 4K equipment for the RFEDH ice rinks in Valdemoro, Majadahonda, and Madrid (Community of Madrid); Logroño (La Rioja); Puigcerdà (Catalonia); Huarte (Navarre); Txuri Urdin (Basque Country); and soon, FC Barcelona’s rink. The group will also provide maintenance services throughout the 2025/26 season.
Collaboration will deliver original films reflecting the voices and experiences of Hispanic communities in the U.S. and beyond
The Mediapro Studio US & Canada and Telemundo Studios announced a new strategic partnership understanding to jointly develop and produce original movies tailored to Hispanic audiences in the United States and across global markets. The agreement follows the announcement of their co-production of the film ‘Atrápelo quien pueda’ and underscores the significant opportunity to reach the Latino audiences. The collaboration brings together two industry leaders in international production and Spanish-language entertainment, creating a pipeline for high-quality, culturally resonant storytelling.
Through this alliance, The Mediapro Studio US & Canada will work hand-in-hand with Telemundo Studios to deliver movies that showcase compelling narratives, highlight fresh talent, and embrace innovative formats. The partnership reinforces both companies’ shared commitment to serving the growing Hispanic audience with premium content that reflects their voices, heritage, and experiences. The alliance leverages The Mediapro Studio’s market leadership in production, given ‘Las Bravas’ S2, ‘Consuelo’ S2 ‘Intercambiadas’, and ‘Mesa de regalos’, and fuses with the creative capabilities and reach of Telemundo across Broadcast, Pay TV and Streaming.
“We are thrilled to partner with Telemundo, a trusted leader in Spanish-language media, to create groundbreaking content that resonates deeply with Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and beyond", said JC Acosta, Head of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US & Canada. “This collaboration is an exciting step in our mission to produce globally relevant stories with strong local impact".
“We’re proud to join forces with THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO on a partnership that puts Hispanic stories front and center”, said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “Together, we will create content that amplifies and reflects Latino voices, while continuing to set new standards for top level production in the industry”.
The partnership is set to kick off with a slate of projects currently in development, with further details to be announced in the coming months.
PHOTO 1: JC Acosta, Head of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US & Canada / Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios
PHOTO 2: Jaime Camil, star of ‘Atrápelo quien pueda’
For the first time in the festival’s history, audiences were able to follow the opening day’s special event live from their local cinemas
Mediapro Brands (GRUP MEDIAPRO) made possible an unprecedented event at the Sitges Film Festival with the audiovisual production of the premieres of the short film ‘Señuelo’ and the feature film ‘Vieja Loca’ during the festival’s opening day. For the first time ever, audiences in more than 70 cinemas across Spain were able to watch the event live via streaming, featuring exclusive content, interviews, highlights from the red carpet, and a special tribute to Carmen Maura.
The event, produced for the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia and CUPRA, culminated in one of the most emotional moments of this year’s edition: the presentation of the Grand Honorary Award to Carmen Maura. The acclaimed actress stars in ‘Vieja Loca’, directed by Martín Mauregui and produced by J.A. Bayona, CUPRA brand ambassador.
In collaboration with Overon, Mediapro Brands handled the audiovisual production, direction, content management, and coordination across cinemas—delivering a seamless live experience for audiences, hosted by María Gómez.
The company has also secured new deals for ‘Celeste’ to Be tv (Belgium), the Franco-German public broadcaster ARTE, RTS (Switzerland), and SBS (Australia)
The Mediapro Studio Distribution wraps MIPCOM 2025 with a strong reception for its slate of content, resulting in a number of high-profile international distribution deals. Standout titles include the scripted series ‘The Famous Five’ and ‘Celeste’, along with the documentary ‘Real Madrid: How Could I Not Love You’ —all acquired by leading global broadcasters and platforms.
‘The Famous Five’ expands its international reach
The international adventure series ‘The Famous Five’, co-produced by Moonage Pictures, byNWR, and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO for the BBC, is based on the iconic novels by British author Enid Blyton. The Mediapro Studio Distribution holds the distribution rights for Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The series has now been acquired by Televisión Española for broadcast in Spain, and by SIC for its premiere in Portugal.
Touted by BBC Studios as one of its most ambitious youth-oriented productions to date, The Famous Five is co-created by Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives, Valhalla Rising) and Matthew Read, and reimagined for a new generation of global audiences.
Another standout title gaining traction in the international market is ‘Celeste’, created by Diego San José and co-produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO and Movistar Plus+. The series has cemented its international profile after receiving Best Series and Best Actress (Carmen Machi) honors in the International Panorama section of Series Mania, as well as the Best Comedy Series award at the Italian Global Series Festival. At MIPCOM, ‘Celeste’ confirmed upcoming launches on Be tv (Belgium), the French-German pubcaster ARTE, RTS (Switzerland), and SBS (Australia).
Real Madrid documentary draws global interest
Also earning strong interest was the sports documentary ‘Real Madrid: How Could I Not Love You’, produced by Wakai Media in collaboration with Real Madrid C.F., with international sales handled by The Mediapro Studio Distribution. The title has been acquired by SKY Italia, Canal+ Africa, and will also be available soon in Japan, Turkey, MENA, and Cyprus.
‘Hunting Ava Bravo’ continues international sales momentum
The company has also secured new distribution deals for the action thriller ‘Hunting Ava Bravo’, co-produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, Top Dead Center Films, and Wild Sheep Content. Directed by Gary Auerbach and starring Kate del Castillo—who also serves as executive producer—the film continues its global rollout with confirmed premieres on Paramount+ France and Media4fun Poland.
Classic titles maintain global appeal
Lastly, library content within THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s distribution slate continues to attract international buyers. One standout example is the romantic drama Three ‘Steps Above Heaven’ (Tres metros sobre el cielo), directed by Fernando González Molina and starring Mario Casas, which remains a consistent hit in global markets. So far this year, the film has renewed broadcast and platform deals in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Balkans, and across Asia.
The year’s most important esports tournament is available in full on LVP’s (GRUP MEDIAPRO) official Twitch channel
The 2025 League of Legends Worlds, the biggest esports tournament of the year, kicked off with a thrilling matchup: reigning champions T1, featuring the most decorated player in League of Legends history, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, defeated China’s Invictus Gaming to claim the final spot in the Main Event. Fans can watch every match live, fully in Spanish, on LVP’s Twitch channel (GRUP MEDIAPRO).
This year’s tournament features one Spanish team, Movistar KOI, alongside two other European representatives, G2 Esports and Fnatic. In total, six Spanish players are competing in the event being held in China: Alex “Myrwn” Pastor, Javier “Elyoya” Prades, David “Supa” Martínez, and Álvaro “Álvaro” Fernández for Movistar KOI; and Óscar “Oscarinin” Muñoz and Iván “Razork” Martín for Fnatic.
After the Play-In stage, the 16 qualified teams will enter a Swiss format phase, where three wins secure advancement and three losses mean elimination. The top eight teams will move on to the knockout stage, starting with the quarterfinals — best-of-five matches culminating with the grand finale to be held on November 9.
T1 enters the tournament as defending world champion, after claiming the title in 2023 against Weibo Gaming and successfully defending it last year against Bilibili Gaming. Asian teams have dominated every edition of the League of Legends World Championship except the very first one in 2011, in which they did not participate.
