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1st February 2022

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO signs Amparo Castellano to oversee non-fiction production worldwide
With a wealth of experience in media and entertainment production, Amparo will spearhead new content creation for all STUDIO offices

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO incorporates Amparo Castellano to its team to lead global Non-Fiction strategy. Amparo, who until recently served as Managing Director at Zeppelin TV in the Banijay Group, will head up new content creation and production both in Spain and internationally.

The newly appointed division head boasts considerable experience in the creation and production of large entertainment formats for television, beginning her professional career at Gestmusic, where she was responsible for projects including "Tú sí que vales" and "OT" castings. After 16 years with the company, Amparo joined the Banijay group to undertake a new stage in her career as executive producer and director of Dlo/Magnolia's entertainment division, consolidating her position as a quality reference point thanks to productions with a distinct character of their own committed to excellence and innovation. The strategy garnered widespread recognition with critical acclaim and audience success, evidenced by the 2018 Ondas Award for "Radio Gaga", the 2019 Iris Award for "Joc de Cartes", the 2020 Cima Award for "Pioneras", and several seasons of programs such as "Cero en Historia" and "Ruralitas". At the beginning of 2021, Amparo was appointed General Director of Zeppelin TV, also part of the Banijay Group, with the company producing additional successes during her tenure, including "LOL" for Amazon and "Secret Story" for Telecinco.

"Amparo Castellano is a reference in the television industry and her incorporation to THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO responds to our commitment to attract the very best professionals to every area of our team. Her considerable professional experience and creative leadership will be key to promoting new non-fiction productions worldwide, in an increasingly competitive and exciting international market", said Laura Fernandez Espeso, CEO of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO.

"I am happy to be joining THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO family. Driving international non-fiction strategy is an exciting challenge for me, especially given the pivotal moment of growth the STUDIO is currently experiencing and the global nature the content and entertainment industry has reached. This is a choice moment when we can create intensely interesting projects with universal impact. And I'm delighted to be able to contribute in my small way", said Amparo Castellano.

About THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO
THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO is the content creation, production and distribution factory of the MEDIAPRO Group, responsible for implementing high quality projects worldwide, developed in association with renowned talent of national and international prestige, including Paolo Sorrentino, Woody Allen, Isabel Coixet, Ran Tellem, Oliver Stone, Daniel Burman, Fernando León de Aranoa, Iván Escobar, Javier Fesser, Patricio Guzmán, Borja Cobeaga, Diego San José, Marc Cistaré, Manuel Huerga, Ernesto Daranas, Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn, Laura Belloso, Marc Vigil, Fernando González Molina, Javier Olivares and Ruth García, among others. Present in 24 of the Group's 55 offices , the STUDIO produces drama series, films, entertainment programs, short-formats and documentaries and among THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO's partners are many of the industry's key operators, such as HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Viacom or WarnerMedia and its productions have achieved several international awards, including 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Daytime Emmy Awards and multiple Goya awards.

1st February 2022

MEDIAPRO to commercialize international TV rights to World Padel Tour
The agreement contemplates the commercialization of the media rights for the coming seasons

The MEDIAPRO Group and World Padel Tour, the number one professional padel circuit worldwide, have sealed an agreement for the international media rights to the benchmark in professional padel circuit for the coming seasons.

World Padel Tour chose MEDIAPRO as a partner for the international expansion, dissemination and development of the best paddle tennis competition in the world, relying on the Group's extensive experience in the management and distribution of sports rights.

With this agreement, World Padel Tour takes a definitive and significant step forward in the globalization of a sport currently experiencing exponential growth both in interest and in the practice of padel around the world.

The 2022 edition of the circuit will get underway on February 22 in Miami (USA) and will feature 24 tournaments between Open and Master formats to be held in 13 countries across the globe, (Spain, Argentina, USA, Mexico, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Middle East, Italy, Portugal and France), with this year's event becoming the most international edition in World Padel Tour history.

"We are grateful to World Padel Tour for the trust they have placed in us to join forces and work together in the international expansion of one of the fastest growing sports in the world, bringing our experience to bear in delivering the spectacular nature of padel circuit broadcasts to a more global audience, in association with the best players in the world." , said Oliver Seibert, manager of the sports rights division at MEDIAPRO Group.

"For the Circuit, partnering with the leading company in the commercialization of TV and media rights globally represents another step forward. Mediapro knows the product first-hand and is at the forefront of audiovisual markets worldwide. I am sure we will begin to see the fruits from this alliance very soon.", said World Padel Tour CEO, Mario Hernando.

About the MEDIAPRO Group
The MEDIAPRO Group is a benchmark in the audiovisual sector with 55 offices on 4 continents. It is a leading television production company and produces more than 12,000 events around the world each year. The Group offers audiovisual services that range from the conception of projects to the technical production of programs for production companies and television channels. Sports production is the core business of the MEDIAPRO Group, and the company is currently involved in the production of 14 national football competitions around the world. Besides football, the Group boasts an extensive portfolio of television productions and distribution of events that include winter sports, volleyball, tennis and skateboarding, among others. 

31st January 2022

MEDIAPRO to provide VAR services in five CONCACAF competitions
The MEDIAPRO Group is the official provider of video refereeing systems for leagues in Portugal, Greece, Mexico, Chile and the United Arab Emirates, as well as several continental competitions

MEDIAPRO will be responsible for offering the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) services in five CONCACAF competitions, the Confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean Association Football. The Group will be in charge of providing the video refereeing service in the U-20 men's and women's championships, men's and women's Champions League and 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

With the work of an extensive team of broadcast professionals based at the Group's headquarters in Mexico, the United States and Portugal, together with several Video Operation Room (VOR) units, the Group will offer the video refereeing service for matches to be played in the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic from the end of January through to July this year.

The Group was already responsible for VAR implementation in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Confederation's premier event for national teams in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, held in the United States last July. MEDIAPRO is also in charge of providing the video refereeing system to some of the most important continental competitions worldwide at club and national level, as well as for major tournaments including CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Copa América and CAF; and is also the official provider of VAR technology for several official competitions, including professional football leagues in Portugal, Greece, Mexico, Chile and the United Arab Emirates.

About the MEDIAPRO Group
With a fleet of more than 90 Outside Broadcast (OB) units, MEDIAPRO produces over 12,000 events around the world each year. The Group is currently involved in the production of 14 national football competitions around the world, including premier professional leagues in  Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Kenya. The Group has produced events for the UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, African Cup of Nations, FIBA events, Euroleague and Formula 1 and was appointed host broadcaster for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and was responsible for the production of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.

31st January 2022

"La edad de la ira" premieres February 27 on ATRESplayer PREMIUM
The series, produced by Atresmedia TV in association with THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO and MASFICCIÓN, have launched a new teaser

Manu Ríos, Amaia Aberasturi, Daniel Ibáñez, Carlos Alcaide are the Young actors starring in this show that deals with the complex social and personal issues faced by teenagers in today's society

Montse García, Jesús Rodrigo, Carmen Gonzalez, Javier Pons and Mireia Acosta executive produce the new drama that opens with the brutal murder of a man by his son Marcos, an apparently untroubled teenager

Manu Ríos, Amaia Aberasturi, Daniel Ibáñez, Carlos Alcaide are the Young actors starring in this show that deals with the complex social and personal issues faced by teenagers in today's society

Montse García, Jesús Rodrigo, Carmen Gonzalez, Javier Pons and Mireia Acosta executive produce the new drama that opens with the brutal murder of a man by his son Marcos, an apparently untroubled teenager

"La edad de la ira", the latest ATRESplayer PREMIUM original series is scheduled for release on Atresmedia's pay TV platform in February. The four 50-minute episodes are produced by Atresmedia Televisión in association with Big Bang Media (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and MASFICCIÓN.

Manu Ríos, Amaia Aberasturi, Daniel Ibáñez, Carlos Alcaide star in this new drama portrayal of life as a teenager in today's world revolving around the thriller to address the personal and social complexities that affect a new generation of young people. Eloy Azorín completes the cast together with Sara Jiménez, María Morales, Xavi Sáez, Eleazar Ortiz, Álvaro Larrán, Dani Sabiti, Daniel Cabrera, Oriol Franco, Markos Marín, Rocío Muñoz-Cobo, Sara Deray, Joan Pedrola, Marina Fábregas and Lydia Pavón.
 
Montse García (Atresmedia), Jesús Rodrigo, Carmen Gonzalez and Javier Pons (Big Bang Media - THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Mireia Acosta (MASFICCIÓN) executive produce the serialized adaptation of the novel of the same name by the literary award 2010 Nadal Prize finalist, Nando López.
 
Juanma Ruiz de Córdoba, screenwriter responsible for "Vis a vis: El Oasis", "Locked Up", "Countdown" and "Red Eagle" is in charge of the television adaptation, working with screenwriter Lucia Carballal ("Vis a vis: El Oasis", "Locked Up") and playwright ("La Resistencia" and "Una vida americana", finalists in the Max Awards), with casting team led by Luis San Narciso with Jesús Rodrigo as director.

About "La edad de la ira"
"La edad de la ira" starts out with the brutal murder of a man, allegedly at the hands of his son Marcos, a teenager with no apparent problems as the incident rocks the day-to-day life at the local high school to its very foundations, as students and teachers alike wonder what could possibly have sparked the popular, almost perfect 'A' student to commit such a horrific crime.
 
Each episode reveals a little more about this enigmatic young man and his surroundings, as we learn about his best friends, his life in high school, and the traumatic family events he has been forced to deal with in recent months. Could all this combined have pushed Marcos over the edge and caused him to commit this horrific crime? And, more importantly of all... is Marcos really the murderer?
 
Nando López's book, translated into several languages, had an immense impact both in published hard copy as well as in e-book format. The novel, which also has a theatrical version, is one of the most recommended to adolescents in schools and high schools, as a genuine portrayal of generation that is demanding, committed, hyper-connected, hedonistic and eager to break free. Adolescents facing change full on while contending with older values represented by their parents and the educational system.

"La edad de la ira" - leading cast members
 
Manu Ríos es Marcos
Marcos stands accused of killing his father and seriously injuring one of his brothers. He ticks all the boxes in terms of what it takes to be a leader, but that's not anything he's interested in and apparently prefers the rebel without a cause vibe. Introvert, fragile, confused and bursting with repressed anger, his conservative family surroundings have sparked him into confrontation with his father.
 
Amaia Aberasturi as Sandra
Friend of Marcos and Raul with whom she shares class at the high school. Idealist, feminist, conscientious and raised in a liberal family environment, There's nothing taboo about sex for Sandra and although emotionally vulnerable, she's upbeat and bright. She falls in love with Marcos, who is her exact opposite.
 
Daniel Ibáñez as Raúl
The newly arrived high school geek. Outgoing, fun, oblivious, deep down he's been overprotected since early childhood and is now craving life experience. He immediately connects with Marcos and Sandra as all three share the feeling of being misunderstood and in search of their place in life.
 
Carlos Alcaide as Ignacio
Marcos' older brother. His life revolves around his education and the goals his father sets for him and has chosen to walk the path of obedience. With practically no social life whatsoever, he clashes with his brother, whose popularity he envies. Both blame one another for contributing to issues affecting family life.
 
Eloy Azorín as Álvaro
Álvaro is the new Literature teacher in Marcos, Sandra and Daniel's class. He is the typical 'cool and keyed-in' teacher but can also display a zero-tolerance harder side when it comes to addressing students' discriminatory attitudes. His background, marked by his misunderstood homosexual teenage years, make him the ideal support for Marcos.

See teaser: https://youtu.be/k5QyXlKp_gE
  

30th January 2022

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO wins 6 Feroz Awards
"The Good Boss", produced by Reposado and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, took home the awards for Best Comedy Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Javier Bardem

"Venga Juan", picks up the award for Best Comedy Series, as well as two other awards in recognition of performances by Javier Cámara and María Pujalte, Best Actor in a Series and Best Supporting Actress in a Series respectivelyTHE MEDIAPRO STUDIO picked up 6 Feroz Awards 2022, presented by the Spanish Film Industry Press & Critics Association (AICE), with 3 awards going to "The Good Boss" and 3 for the series "Venga Juan", produced by 100 Balas for HBO Max.

"The Good Boss", written and directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, triumphs at the 2022 Feroz Awards, where it picked up the Best Comedy Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Javier Bardem. In addition to a history-making 20 nominations for the 36th Annual Goya Awards, the film is one of the 15 films shortlisted to compete for the nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at the 94th Academy Awards®.

The three Feroz Awards join the José María Forqué Awards the movie picked up for Best  Feature Film and Best Actor for Javier Bardem. With León de Aranoa and Jaume Roures as producers, the movie has its world premiere in the Official Section of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it was received to widespread critical acclaim, highlighting Javier Bardem's performance.

Produced by REPOSADO P.C. and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, in association with RTVE, TV3 and ORANGE, "The Good Boss" went on release in Spain on October 15, distributed by TRIPICTURES, with international distribution by Mk2 and Cohen Media Group who acquired the rights to the movie in the US.

"Venga Juan" receives three awards in the television comedy series category
"Venga Juan", series produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) for HBO Max, was voted Best Comedy Series for the second consecutive year after its predecessor "Vamos Juan" won the same award last year. The saga created by Diego San José also won joint Best Comedy Series Ondas Award, with Javier Cámara once again winning the Feroz Award for his portrayal of Juan Carrasco, recognition he already received for "Vota Juan" and which joins the MiM Award, Actors Union Award and a Forqué Award for his performance in the saga's starring role of politician and ex-minister, while María Pujalte received the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Macarena Lombardo, Juan Carrasco's long-suffering press secretary.

About THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO
THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO is the content creation, production and distribution factory of the MEDIAPRO Group, responsible for implementing high quality projects worldwide, developed in association with renowned talent of national and international prestige, including Paolo Sorrentino, Woody Allen, Isabel Coixet, Ran Tellem, Oliver Stone, Daniel Burman, Fernando León de Aranoa, Iván Escobar, Javier Fesser, Patricio Guzmán, Borja Cobeaga, Diego San José, Marc Cistaré, Manuel Huerga, Ernesto Daranas, Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn, Laura Belloso, Marc Vigil, Fernando González Molina, Javier Olivares and Ruth García, among others.

Present in 24 of the Group's 55 offices, the STUDIO produces drama series, films, entertainment programs, short-formats and documentaries and among THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO's partners are many of the industry's key operators, such as HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Viacom or WarnerMedia and its productions have achieved several international awards, including 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Daytime Emmy Awards and multiple Goya awards.

28th January 2022

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO series "Maricón Perdido" and "Pequeñas Victorias", nominated for the the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
The awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues

GLAAD, the world's largest organization at the forefront of cultural change in the media, accelerating acceptance for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, has shortlisted "Pequeñas Victorias" and "Maricón Perdido" (Queer You Are) for the Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Serie award.

Both series were highlighted for the fair, accurate, and multi-dimensional manner the characters' stories focused on sexual diversity. While the protagonist of "Maricón Perdido", the original TNT dramady produced by El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) for WarnerMedia, is a small-town boy in search of his own identity throughout the different stages of his life; "Pequeñas Victorias", produced by VIS (ViacomCBS) and Oficina Burman (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) for Amazon Prime Video and Telefe, narrates the life experience of a girl born into a family made up of several mothers.

Based on an original idea by Erika Halvorsen and Daniel Burman, "Pequeñas Victorias" is a spin-off from "Victoria Small", a 2020 International Rose D'Or Award-winning series and International Emmy Award nominee, which innovatively addressed issues such as surrogacy, models of parenthood, feminism and gender identity as seen through the eyes of Victoria, and whose birth entwines the lives and destinies of four women. "Pequeñas Victorias" picks up the story with Victoria starting school, a situation that will confront her mothers with personal conflicts that played a background role during the girl's early years. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video in Latin America and the United States, in addition to being broadcast FTA on Telefe.

Created and written by Bob Pop, "Maricón Perdido" is loosely inspired by the writer's own life. The show has already won an Ondas Award for Best Comedy Series and  unanimous critical acclaim for reminding audiences to laugh at life's greatest adversities. After a successful launch in Spain, the series was released in the United States, much of Europe and all of Latin America on HBO Max.

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and issues. Since its inception in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony will be held in Los Ángeles on Saturday April 2, 2022, and in New York on Friday May 6, 2022.

Sobre THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO
THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO is the content creation, production and distribution factory of the MEDIAPRO Group, responsible for implementing high quality projects worldwide, developed in association with renowned talent of national and international prestige, including Paolo Sorrentino, Woody Allen, Isabel Coixet, Ran Tellem, Oliver Stone, Daniel Burman, Fernando León de Aranoa, Iván Escobar, Javier Fesser, Patricio Guzmán, Borja Cobeaga, Diego San José, Marc Cistaré, Manuel Huerga, Ernesto Daranas, Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn, Laura Belloso, Marc Vigil, Fernando González Molina, Javier Olivares and Ruth García, among others. Present in 24 of the Group's 55 offices, the STUDIO produces drama series, films, entertainment programs, short-formats and documentaries and among THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO's partners are many of the industry's key operators, such as HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Viacom or WarnerMedia and its productions have achieved several international awards, including 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Daytime Emmy Awards and multiple Goya awards.

 
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