The announcement coincides with the launch of Cimarrón’s operations in Brazil, a strategic territory in its expansion plan

Andrés Gelós joins as creative producer, and Catalina Porto assumes the role of creative producer for Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) in Colombia and Mexico

Cimarrón —one of the most prominent production companies in Latin America, integrated into THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO since 2023— is taking over leadership of the company’s operations in the region under the Studio’s global direction. Cimarrón will coordinate all offices and production teams across the continent to drive growth and strengthen the operational structure in Latin America.

The announcement coincides with the start of operations of Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) in Brazil, where the company will soon have its own office and team. The addition of this market, given the quality and scale of its audiovisual industry, reinforces the company’s presence throughout the region.

Marta Ezpeleta, CEO of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, said: “Cimarrón is one of our most strategic assets in Latin America. Its unique identity, top-tier relationships, and solid track record allow us to take a decisive step in our expansion across the region. With the experience of its team —led by Santiago López, Diego Robino, and Hernán Musaluppi— we are strengthening the structure needed to continue growing and to elevate the volume, excellence, and reach of our productions in a market where THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO already has a consolidated presence.”

“We are taking on the leadership of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s operations in Latin America with a reinforced team and a clear roadmap. Launching operations in Brazil is a natural step in our company’s growth. This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects. He is a talent we have worked with for a long time, and we are thrilled to have him join our production company. These are concrete moves that reflect where Cimarrón stands today and where we are headed,” said Santiago López, CEO of Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO).

An Argentine producer, creator, screenwriter, and author, Andrés Gelós had already collaborated with Cimarrón and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO as a writer on series created by Daniel Burman: Yosi, The Regretful Spy (Prime Video), Maledictions (Netflix), and So Far, So Good, soon to premiere on Flow. He is also the creator of titles such as Payback: una somos dos (Disney+ Latin America), Cumbia Ninja, and Kdabra (Fox).

In this new phase, Catalina Porto, director of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO in Mexico and Colombia, will continue leading both markets as creative producer within Cimarrón’s structure.

The company will also boost the creation of non-fiction formats and content in Latin America, under the leadership of Amparo Castellano, global director of non-fiction at THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO. As part of this framework, Castellano will take on the supervision of this area within Cimarrón as part of her international responsibilities. One of the most recent projects in this field was the production of the TelevisaUnivisión adaptation of the survival reality show El Conquistador, a project that showcases the company’s ability to adapt successful international formats for Latin American audiences.

Cimarrón was founded in 2018 by producers Santiago López, Diego Robino, and Hernán Musaluppi, and quickly established itself as one of the most relevant production companies in Latin America, with internationally distributed films and series for platforms such as Prime Video, HBO Max, and Netflix. Since 2023, it has been part of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, a stage in which it has accelerated its growth and expanded its presence, adding a Colombia office to those in Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico, and participating in numerous original and service productions for major studios.

Among its upcoming releases, highlights include the world premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival of the co production Double Freedom, by Lisandro Alonso; So Far, So Good, a series created by Daniel Burman that will arrive very soon on Flow following its presentation at Berlinale Series Market, and Nothing Between Us, the new film by Juan Taratuto starring Gael García Bernal and Natalia Oreiro, which will premiere on May 21 in theaters in Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay before its release on HBO Max Latin America. The company is also a co-producer of the Spanish film Altas capacidades, directed by Víctor García León and recently released in Spain.

Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) is also responsible for Perros, directed by Gerardo Minutti, presented at the 2025 Málaga Film Festival, winner of Best Supporting Actress (María Elena Pérez), and selected by Uruguay for the Goya Awards; as well as production services for the films The Kiss of the Spider Woman, by Bill Condon (starring Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna and produced by Artist Equity), and The Disappearance of Josef Mengele by Kirill Serebrennikov (Official Selection, Cannes 2025), in addition to the series Cromañón (Prime Video) and both seasons of Yosi, the Regretful Spy, winner of the Rose d’Or Latino for Best Series, three Martín Fierro Awards, and twice nominated for the International Emmy.

Recent original productions by Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) also include El viento que arrasa by Paula Hernández (Toronto and San Sebastián 2023), and the co-productions Levante by Lillah Halla (Semaine de la Critique, Cannes 2023) and La estrella azul by Javier Macipe (Goya for Best New Director and Best New Actor), as well as the series Barrabrava (Prime Video – Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Series), Amsterdam (HBO Max), and Sentença (Prime Video), along with its participation in the film Society of the Snow, directed by J.A. Bayona and produced by Netflix, nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature and winner of the Goya for Best Film in 2024.

Starring Mariona Terés, Alejo Sauras, Mariano Peña, Juan Vinuesa, Laura de la Uz, Guillermo Campra, Ángel Héctor, Ana Jara, Carlos Librado “Nene” and Ruth Núñez

Set in a public school, ‘Hope’s Corner’ tells the story of the teachers who shaped our lives, and whom we never forget

RTVE has unveiled the trailer and official poster for ‘Hope’s Corner’, its upcoming fiction series produced in collaboration with Globomedia (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO), set to premiere soon on La 1.

Created by Iván Escobar (Los hombres de Paco, Locked Up) and Antonio Sánchez Olivas (7 vidas, Aída), ‘Hope’s Corner’ is a social comedy with sharp humor and an uplifting tone, set in a public school, a familiar and formative space in most everyone’s life. The series explores the importance of public education, coexistence and second chances, through a warm, human and character-driven lens.

The official poster, created by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s creative team, captures the spirit of the series and hints at its ensemble nature. Mariona Terés stars as Esperanza, a woman trying to rebuild her life after a troubled past marked by poor decisions. Alongside her, the main cast includes Alejo Sauras, Mariano Peña, Juan Vinuesa, Ana Jara, Laura de la Uz, Guillermo Campra, Carlos Librado, Ángel Héctor and Ruth Núñez.

Children play a central role in Hope’s Corner. Far from serving as mere background, the students become key protagonists, bringing freshness, humor and emotional depth to the story. Among them are Nayeli, played by Chloe con H; León, portrayed by Tian Tosas; and Martina, played by Nia Tosas. These three characters offer different perspectives on childhood, friendship and learning, and play a crucial role in the development of both the protagonist and the wider community.

Esperanza’s personal life is also shaped by two key figures: her mother Juana, played by Carmen Balagué, and her former boyfriend Lucho, portrayed by Javier Pereira. Esperanza’s youth was far from exemplary, a string of poor choices in relationships, friendships and attempts at easy money ultimately led her to prison. During her sentence, she turned her life around, studying education and passing the civil service exam to become a public-school teacher. Now working in a primary classroom, she discovers that the lessons learned in prison may prove more valuable than anything in the official curriculum.

Executive producers for the series are Iván Escobar, Antonio Sánchez Olivas, Javier Méndez and María José Rodríguez. Filming took place entirely across locations in the Community of Madrid. Sandra Gallego and Iñaki Peñafiel direct the eight-episode series, based on scripts by Escobar and Sánchez Olivas, written alongside Raquel Haro, Abraham Sastre, Marta Sánchez, Javier Reguilón, Raúl Díaz and Aurora Parrilla.

With the school as its narrative hub, ‘Hope’s Corner’ portrays a microcosm where teachers and students learn, clash and grow together through some of life’s most defining moments. Because, like any family, classmates aren’t chosen — but they leave a lasting mark.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/Zg3cwg7zTuE​

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, one of the world’s leading independent content and production companies, has announced the launch of a new production partnership, Stopwatch Media, in conjunction with Charles Wachter, Emmy Award-winning showrunner and producer.

Stopwatch Media will be headquartered in Toronto, establishing THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO production footprint in Canada and further expanding its global infrastructure. With a growing portfolio of creative labels, THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO has built a network of production hubs across key markets, and the launch of Stopwatch Media reinforces that scale. Under Wachter’s leadership, the new studio will tap into THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s international reach, resources, and partnerships to develop premium, scalable formats for both the U.S. and international audiences.

​Canada-based Wachter, who was instrumental in bringing hit series Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret, Amazon’s Beast Games, and Hulu’s Got to Get Out to Canada, as well as Netflix’s upcoming mega-series Win the Mall, is widely regarded as one of the top creatives in unscripted entertainment. With Wachter’s proven track record behind such large-scale hits, Stopwatch Media is positioned to become a powerhouse for ambitious, event-level entertainment.

​“Capitalizing on the trend of US shows coming to Canada, this is about putting a flag in the ground and building out the production infrastructure to deliver ambitious, globally relevant shows,” said Charles Wachter. “With THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO behind us, we have the scale, freedom, and ambition to chase ideas that can break through in the U.S. and beyond.”

​“THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO has always sought to partner with bold creative voices who can push the industry forward, and Charles Wachter is exactly that,” said Pam Healey, Head of Unscripted, at THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US. “His track record of delivering premium original formats with international resonance makes Stopwatch Media a natural extension of our global content strategy. With this launch, we are cementing our presence in Canada with one of the very best.”

​“Collaborating with Charles on Stopwatch Media is a statement of how we see the future of unscripted,” said JC Acosta, Head of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US. “The priority is clear: develop and produce bold new global unscripted formats”.

​The launch of Stopwatch Media comes at a pivotal moment in the industry, as networks and platforms seek high-impact, franchise-worthy formats that cut through a crowded marketplace. Backed by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s infrastructure and production expertise, and Wachter’s creative leadership, Stopwatch Media aims to fill that demand with big ideas, fast execution, and premium production value.

​About Charles Wachter
​Charles Wachter is an Emmy Award-winning showrunner and creator known for delivering large-scale, globally successful formats. His credits include Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games, ABC’s Holey Moley, ABC’s Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (for which he won an Emmy), Fear Factor, and Netflix’s newest hit, Million Dollar Secret. Recognized for his ability to blend cinematic production value with mass-market storytelling, Wachter has established himself as one of the leading creative forces in unscripted entertainment, consistently creating premium formats that resonate with audiences worldwide.


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GRUP MEDIAPRO and the Chinese Professional Football League have renewed their agreement for the international commercialization of audiovisual rights to the country’s leading football competitions for the 2026–2028 seasons. The group has been actively managing the international rights to Chinese football competitions since 2021.

Under the renewed partnership, both organizations will continue working together to expand the global reach of Chinese football, promoting both men’s and women’s competitions with strong growth and exposure expected in the coming years. The agreement includes the international rights sales for the Chinese Super League, Chinese Football League One, Chinese Football League Two, Chinese Youth Football League (Men’s U20), the Chinese Women’s Super League and Chinese Women’s League One.

GRUP MEDIAPRO brings extensive experience in the management and international commercialization of sports media rights. The group also oversees global media rights sales for LALIGA (excluding North America, MENA and India), the main Concacaf competitions through 2030, the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as other international competitions including World Skate and the Euro Hockey League.

Víctor García-Morato, TV industry veteran with extensive experience in strategy and content, joins the group to lead GECA into its next chapter

GRUP MEDIAPRO, one of Europe's leading audiovisual companies, is strengthening its offering to brands and advertisers with the launch of a dedicated market research department. The new division will be headed by Kike Lozano, previously Managing Director of audiovisual consultancy GECA, and sits within the Brands&Xperiences area, led by David Xirau. Brands&Xperiences' mission is to develop distinctive, high-impact value propositions for brands and institutions, with creativity and excellence as the driving forces behind transformation.

The market research department will provide consultancy services to clients across all sectors, bringing together GECA, specialists in data and audience analysis for broadcasters, production companies and distributors, alongside social media management and OTT streaming platform services.

Kike Lozano is the founder and director of the Master's in Audiovisual Distribution and Business and the Master's in Big Data and AI for the Audiovisual Industry, both at ECAM, and coordinates the Audiovisual Rights module within the Sports Rights MBA at UAX. He was appointed Managing Director of GECA in 2018, having previously held senior roles at Trece, Paramount and laSexta.

To lead GECA's next phase, GRUP MEDIAPRO has appointed Víctor García-Morato, a seasoned television professional with a strong track record in strategy and content. García-Morato joins from production company Isla Audiovisual, where he served as Director of Strategy and Business. He was part of the founding team that launched laSexta and has held senior positions at FOX Networks Group, across both Portugal and Spain, and Disney+.

Brands&Xperiences continues to grow
The appointments of Lozano and García-Morato follow the recent arrivals of Javier Buendía as Commercial Director of Brands&Xperiences and Enric Hernández as Business Development Director.

The romantic comedy that won over Mexican audiences returns with a sequel after becoming the highest-grossing Mexican film of 2025. Director Noé Santillán-López returns to helm the new installment, which reunites the original cast under the title ‘Mesa de regalos 2. ¿Y el bebé para cuándo?’

Cassandra Sánchez-Navarro and José Eduardo Derbez reprise their roles as Antonia and Nicolás, newlyweds attempting to enjoy married life as expectations, social pressure, and an ever-growing wave of babies begin to surround them. The ensemble cast once again features Gustavo Egelhaaf, Verónica Bravo, Iran Castillo, Ariel López Padilla, Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio and Daniel Tovar with Diana Bovio, Tato Alexander and Ana Layevska joining the franchise in this new chapter.

‘Mesa de regalos 2. ¿Y el bebé para cuándo?’ follows Antonia as she is presented with a once-in-a-lifetime professional opportunity, for which she appears to be lacking one tiny detail: being pregnant. Determined not to fall behind, she decides to fake a pregnancy, pulling Nicolás into a simulated version of parenthood that leads them into mounting commitments, escalating chaos, and the emotional complexities of would-be parents. The experience ultimately tests their relationship and forces them to reconsider what it truly means to take the next step.

Distributed by Buena Vista International, the sequel is a THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, Pampa Films and Gloriamundi co-production, created by Juan Carlos Aparicio, Mateo Stivelberg and Daniela Richer, the film continues to explore, with humor and heart, the challenges and decisions Antonia and Nicolás face as they strive to nurture both their relationship and their ambitions.

The creative team includes cinematographer Daniel Anguiano and production designer Roberto Zamarripa. Producers are Javier Méndez and Catalina Porto for THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO; Cabe Bossi, Pol Bossi, Maxi Lasansky, and Silvina Chaine for Pampa Films; and Sandino Saravia, who oversees production services for Cimarrón, a company of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO.

‘Mesa de regalos 2. ¿Y el bebé para cuándo?’ is slated for theatrical release in early 2027. The original ‘Mesa de regalos’ is currently available on Disney+.