This new acquisition will create significant synergies with other areas of GRUP MEDIAPRO

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, the international content creation, production, and distribution company of GRUP MEDIAPRO, announced today the acquisition of FRESCO FILM, a leading production service company in the fiction market, aiming to enhance its provision of production services for large international projects.

Founded in 1972, FRESCO FILM has specialized in providing production services for high-budget international fiction projects. Their portfolio includes globally successful series such as 'Game of Thrones,' 'House of the Dragon,' 'Westworld,' 'The Blacklist,' 'Killing Eve,' and 'Narcos: Mexico,' as well as films like 'Uncharted,' 'Terminator: Dark Fate,' 'Spider-Man: Far From Home,' and Guy Ritchie's latest film, 'The Covenant,' among many other titles. They also offer services for documentaries and commercials.

Laura Fernández Espeso, CEO of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, emphasized "the prestige and recognition that FRESCO FILM has achieved among major global production companies. Their experience and professionalism have established them as a benchmark in the international industry, and their integration into THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO is excellent news, especially following the recent acquisition of CIMARRON."

"For us, it is an honour to become part of GRUP MEDIAPRO. There are many synergies that, by joining forces, enable us to create an even greater offering in terms of production quality and, above all, human quality. Joining forces with GRUP MEDIAPRO is a dream come true, representing a logistical, creative, professional, and human expansion," commented Peter Welter, CEO of FRESCO FILM.

Under Welter's leadership and supported by a team of professionals, FRESCO FILM has become an international reference in the content industry. They collaborate with major studios, producers, and streaming platforms such as Max, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, SkyShowtime, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC Studios, Paramount Pictures, Hulu, NBC, Peacock, Fremantle, and leading European audiovisual companies like Sky Atlantic, ZDF, ARD, and ITV Studios, among many others.

FRESCO FILM provides all necessary services for a production, with special attention to location scouting, including outdoor spaces, historical sites, specific locations, and sets. They also handle the hiring of experienced technical professionals and local acting talent, provide high-tech equipment, and manage tax benefits.

FRESCO FILM is a pioneer in sustainability. Since 2018, they have maintained a dedicated department that oversees each project and shoot to ensure sustainability through environmental calculators and green suppliers. The company's prestige has also grown due to international recognitions and awards, such as those from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI), an organization that gathers location professionals from the audiovisual industry. They have won these awards three times for their work on 'Game of Thrones' (in 2015 and 2018) and for 'Killing Eve' (2020).

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO presents the OFFICIAL TRAILER of the film 'EL 47', set to hit theaters on SEPTEMBER 6 distributed by A CONTRACORRIENTE.

Directed by Marcel Barrena (Mediterráneo, winner of three Goya awards; 100 metros, winner of two Gaudí awards, and Mòn Petit, nominated for the Best Documentary Goya) and written by Barrena together with Alberto Marini (The Stranger, While You Sleep), the film stars Eduard Fernández (winner of three Goya awards, a Silver Shell at the San Sebastian Festival and three Silver Biznagas at the Malaga Festival), along with Clara Segura (Goya nominee for Creature), Zoe Bonafonte (Scandal. Story of an Obsession, Amar es para siempre), Salva Reina (Iron Reign, Marshland), Carlos Cuevas (Merlí: Sapere aude, Smiley), Oscar de la Fuente (La Casa, The Good Boss) and Vicente Romero (Intemperie, Express) Betsy Túrnez (One for All, The One-Eyed King) and Aimar Vega (Los pequeños amores, Prison 77), and featuring a special appearance by David Verdaguer, winner of two Goya awards for Summer 1993 and Jokes & Cigarettes.

Fed up with Barcelona City Council claiming that public transport couldn’t reach the Torre Baró district because the streets were too narrow and unsafe, Manolo Vital, a local resident and bus driver for the city’s public transport service, set out to show, from behind the wheel of the route 47 bus – "El 47" – that the authorities were wrong. 'El 47' is the inspirational true story of a man, a bus and the fate of a neighborhood.

The film narrates the story of the Barcelona neighborhood of Torre Baró, but this is also the story of many other neighborhoods that were formed in the 1950’s with the influx of emigrants who settled on the outskirts of big cities all across Spain. In many cases, in houses built by their own hands after having had to abandon their land to carve out a future far from home. Years later, in the 1970’s, many of these neighborhoods were still not even considered part of the city and often lacked basic amenities such as running water, electricity, or other basic services.

Many residents of Torre Baró also took part in the filming as extras. Salustiano, Desideria, José Manuel... many of whom were direct witnesses to Vital’s challenge to the authorities in 1978, or direct relatives of those who lived through it, as an example of struggle and dignity of a united neighborhood. Their presence takes on a special prominence as reflected in the official poster, inspired by the very spirit of the film itself.

'EL 47' was made in association with Movistar Plus+, with support from the ICEC, the participation of RTVE and 3Cat, as well as the involvement of Triodos Bank and with ICO financing. THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO Distribution is responsible for international sales.

​THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO ha finalizado el rodaje de su nueva serie ‘EL MAL INVISIBLE’, un thriller de ocho episodios coproducido con 3Cat que se estrenará en TV3 y la plataforma 3Cat y que previamente se anunció con el título provisional de ‘El Mal’. Lluís Arcarazo es el creador de esta ficción -ambientada en la Barcelona del confinamiento y basada en una historia real- que narra la investigación para dar con un asesino en serie que ha elegido como sus víctimas al eslabón más débil de la sociedad: los sintecho.

​David Verdaguer (ganador de dos premios Goya por Saben Aquell y Verano 1993) y Ángela Cervantes (dos veces nominada a los premios Goya por La Maternal y Chavalas), son los protagonistas de esta serie, cuyo rodaje ha tenido lugar en distintas localizaciones de la Ciudad Condal. En el reparto destacan también Àlex Brendemühl (Nominado al Goya por Creatura) y Melina Matthews (Mano de Hierro) así como los jóvenes Roger Guitart y Victoria Kantch. Marta Pahissa es la directora de todos los episodios.

​Laura Fdez. Espeso, Javier Méndez, Lluís Arcarazo y Bernat Elías son los productores ejecutivos por parte de THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO y Oriol Sala-Patau y Conxa Orea son los productores ejecutivos por parte de 3Cat. La serie se estrenará en primicia en 3Cat y THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO Distribution cuenta con los derechos de venta a nivel mundial.

​‘EL MAL INVISIBLE’ está creada y escrita por Lluís Arcarazo, quien es el principal guionista de todos los episodios de la serie, con la colaboración de los también guionistas Guillermo Cisneros y María Jaen. Arcarazo ya ha trabajado anteriormente con THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO en la película Salvador (Puig Antich) y en la serie Nit i día, dirigida por Oriol Paulo, que fue un éxito en territorios como Australia, Italia, Brasil, Estados Unidos, Suecia o Reino Unido, entre otros.

​Marta Pahissa es la directora de los ocho episodios de la serie. Directora de ficción y documentales con más de veinticinco años de experiencia, Pahissa ha dirigido títulos como Rapa para Movistar Plus+, Smiley para Netflix, y Ser o no ser para RTVE, ésta última producida también por THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO.

​El argumento de ‘EL MAL INVISIBLE’ parte de una historia real. A finales de abril de 2020, en pleno confinamiento por la COVID-19, las autoridades detuvieron a un hombre acusado de asesinar uno tras otro a varios indigentes en las calles de Barcelona. Siempre siguiendo los mismos patrones: siempre mientras dormían y siempre con una brutalidad extrema. Con este planteamiento, y en ese contexto de ciudad vacía y confinada, Arcarazo desarrolla la idea del ‘mal’, con el doble sentido tanto de maldad como de un virus que va infectando a sus víctimas.

​Los agentes de homicidios encargados de la investigación, su entorno personal más cercano y quienes se ven obligados a convivir en las calles de Barcelona sin posibilidad de huir de ningún mal son los personajes principales de la historia.

​David Verdaguer es uno de los grandes actores del momento en nuestro país, ganador de dos premios Goya por Saben Aquell y Verano 1993, además de dos premios Feroz y dos Premios Gaudí, entre otros. Ángela Cervantes es una de las actrices con mayor proyección, nominada dos veces a los premios Goya por La Maternal y Chavalas, trabajos por los que fue premiada con sendos Premios Gaudí.

​Este proyecto cuenta con el apoyo del ICEC (Instituto Catalán de las Empresas Culturales-Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises).

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO today announced the appointment of María José Rodríguez as Managing Director of Globomedia, a highly esteemed production company recognized both nationally and internationally. With over 30 years of experience and notable successes that have significantly impacted the television industry, Rodríguez's new role will commence on September 1st.

Previously responsible for original production at Amazon Prime Video in Spain, María José Rodríguez will now oversee Globomedia’s content strategy and production operations, reporting directly to Laura Fernández Espeso, CEO of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO. Espeso remarked: "Globomedia is a pivotal brand for the STUDIO, playing a crucial role in our overall strategy. With her extensive experience and impressive track record, María José brings invaluable expertise in both fiction and non-fiction content production. She is a respected and well-regarded professional within the industry. We are delighted to welcome her to our team, where she will lead such an important brand for us."

María José Rodríguez expressed her enthusiasm: "I am thrilled to return to Globomedia, which was my professional home for over a decade, and to join the remarkable team at THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO. Globomedia is not only a beacon of creativity and excellence in the audiovisual sector but also a fundamental part of my professional and personal journey. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to rejoin this talented and visionary team. I am committed to bringing all my experience and passion to contribute to the growth of this esteemed creative house, continuing to innovate and elevate industry standards."

A graduate in Information Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid, Rodríguez joined Amazon in 2020 as head of original production in Spain, launching global hits such as Culpa Mía, Reina Roja, Los Farad, and OT, the first live show on a streaming service. Her career has been closely tied to original production, having participated in the launch of Movistar+ channel #0, where she directed original production and later broadcasting, overseeing Programming, External Production, Original Production, Broadcasting, On-Air Communication, and coordination with Advertising and Communication. She launched titles such as La Resistencia, Late Motiv, Radio Gaga, Tabú de Jon Sistiaga, El Palmar de Troya, Capítulo 0, Otros Mundos de Javier Sierra, Cuando Ya No Esté by Iñaki Gabilondo, and El Puente. Previously, she directed original production at Discovery Max, working on Amazonas Clandestino, El Mago Pop, and Frank de la Jungla. Early in her career, she contributed to some of the most successful Spanish television programs, including El Club de la Comedia, Noche Hache, MasterChef, and Sálvame.

Globomedia is a cornerstone of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s integrated content production companies. As one of Europe’s leading production companies, it is renowned for the volume and quality of its series and programs, as well as its international sales. Globomedia has created more than 50 series, including major hits and 13 feature films, with acclaimed television series such as Paraíso, Nasdrovia, Locked Up, Estoy Vivo, The Boarding School, Aída, Los Serrano, Red Eagle, 7 Vidas, The Boat, Un Paso Adelante, and Paco’s Men, among others.

Globomedia is also a leader in entertainment program production, with over 150 titles to its credit, including El Intermedio, which recently completed 18 seasons on LaSexta, Zapeando with ten seasons also on LaSexta, the hit contest show Atrápame si Puedes which currently triumphs on regional channels throughout Spain, and recent content like The Musical of your Life on Mediaset, as well as unique specials like Leo Talks with comedian Leo Harlem, which has three seasons on Movistar Plus+. Globomedia’s film and television productions are present in over 140 countries, either in their original versions or adapted.

UEFA appointed Broadcast Media Services (BMS), a division of GRUP MEDIAPRO, to supply OB facilities for the host broadcast production of nine matches across two venues for UEFA EURO 2024. MEDIAPRO BMS provided technical equipment and handled unilateral services for five matches at Frankfurt Arena and four at Leipzig Stadium. This is the seventeenth edition of the UEFA European Football Championships and was held entirely in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The equipment provided at these two UEFA EURO 2024 venues consisted of four OB trucks equipped with the state-of-the-art production technology, including a total of 70 cameras.

Across the 20 days, encompassing the group and round of 16 stages, MEDIAPRO BMS deployed 35 cameras in each stadium, strategically positioned according to the host broadcast camera plan defined by the UEFA EURO 2024 team. This production plan, produced entirely in 1080p50 HDR, delivered detailed coverage and unseen angles to audiences around the world.

The four OB trucks provided by Grup Mediapro were equipped with advanced production and live broadcast systems. These units ensured that all aspects of the broadcast, were carried out as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The success of this operation was driven by a technical team of 80 dedicated MEDIAPRO BMS professionals, including project managers, video and audio technicians, broadcast engineers and camera operators, working alongside the UEFA team.

The first images from 'CELESTE', the Movistar Plus+ original series created by Diego San José, starring Carmen Machi and directed by Elena Trapé, are now available. Carmen Machi is accompanied in the cast by Manolo Solo, Andrea Bayardo, Antonio Durán Morris, Aixa Villagrán, Clara Sans, Jesús Noguero and Marc Soler. 'CELESTE', scheduled to premiere on Movistar Plus+ this coming autumn, is a Movistar Plus+ original in co-production with 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO).

Synopsis "CELESTE"
Celeste is Latin music’s biggest star. His songs are hits worldwide, her concerts sold out to packed stadiums, she has her own perfume, her own lingerie brand, and hair a mile long she brandishes to promote her own line of shampoo products. But this series isn't about her. The real protagonist of "Celeste" is Sara Santano, a tax inspector who has dedicated her entire life to tax collection. Since she sat her state exams at the age of twenty, she has done nothing else in her life up until today and after over thirty years devoted to the government tax authority, the time has come to retire early. Or so she thought. Because, on her last day on the job she receives the most important commission of her career: to prove that Celeste, the huge Latin star, lives in Spain and as such is obligated to pay her taxes here. A mission on which twenty million euros depend for the Spanish coffers. To do this, Sara will have to put her life on hold to explore that of Celeste and prove that she spent 184 days in Spain. Half a year plus one day.

CREDITS
Created by Diego San José
Executive Producers: Fran Araújo (Movistar Plus+), Laura Fernández Espeso, Javier Méndez, Alejandro Flórez and Diego San José (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO)
Directed by: Elena Trapé
Screenplay: Diego San José, Daniel Castro and Oriol Puig
Cinematography: Álex García Martínez
Art director: Marc Pou de Frutos
Original score: Lucas Vidal
International distribution: The Mediapro Studio Distribution
Episodes: 6
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