‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’ is a hit survival show that last year made the leap to TVE after 21 seasons on EITB and, after also airing on Channel 13 in Argentina, is being adapted to appear on TelevisaUnivision

The popular cross-platform game Fortnite and the hit reality TV show ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’ have joined forces to create the game based on this survival contest produced by Hostoil (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) which has enjoyed a 21-season run on EITB. What’s more, after being picked up by TVE and Argentina's Canal 13, The Mediapro Studio México and Cimarrón – which has been integrated into the Studio – have adapted the show for Televisa-Univision.

EITB has partnered with Hostoil (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Raised by Monsters to develop ‘El conquis’ in Fortnite, the first virtual island inspired by TV’s most extreme adventure show, ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’. This highly successful format, with over 20 seasons on air, is now launching an interactive, multiplayer, and cross-platform experience through Fortnite – the industry leader in gaming – inviting viewers to experience the ultimate adventure.

This initiative underscores the commitment of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO and EITB LAB to extending the reach of ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’ by creating interactive virtual spaces in environments beyond conventional media, but where millions of users can be found who enjoy shows such as ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’. With this expansion to the virtual universe most visited by young people, ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’ bolsters its connection with young audiences, offering a new way to interact with the show.

The creation of ‘El conquis’ in Fortnite includes logos, textures and 3D models that all fans of the program will easily recognize, but that are also in keeping with Fortnite's own aesthetic. ‘El conquis’ in Fortnite is a competitive island offering five rounds of the reality show's most thrilling challenges. Each round represents a different challenge inspired by iconic tests such as the maze, parkour course, house of cards, and zip line, all beautifully rendered in authentic 'Conquis' style. Players can compete solo or in teams, and even interact with Paxi Alonso, creator and host of the show, via an in-game chat.

On this custom Fortnite island, players will compete individually or in teams through five challenging rounds tailored to Fortnite's gameplay. Strategy, skill, and speed are key to overcoming challenges and being crowned the winning team.

The island accommodates up to 12 players, split into two teams of six. At the start of the game, all players enter a main lobby where they will have a waiting period to prepare and explore. They'll also be able to chat with show host Patxi Alonso, gaining access to additional island secrets.

The island is designed to faithfully reflect the atmosphere of ‘El conquistador del fin del mundo’. Each round and zone of the island will be decorated with props and layouts reminiscent of the show's iconic locations, from natural elements like logs and obstacles to zip lines and distinctive structures.

Try it, even if you don't have a console
To access Conquis Island in Fortnite, players can use their usual consoles, such as PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. Additionally, for those without a console, the island is completely free to play thanks to platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Amazon Luna. The game can thus be accessed without a console or powerful PC, as it runs entirely in the cloud, requiring only a strong internet connection.

To play via Xbox Cloud Gaming, you simply need a free Microsoft account. Go to the Xbox Cloud Gaming website (xbox.com/play), sign in with your account, search for Fortnite, and start playing directly from your browser, without downloading anything. It works on mobile phones, tablets, and any computer with internet access. You can play by connecting a PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X Bluetooth controller, or directly with a keyboard and mouse.

Another option is Amazon Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service. In Spain, you can access Fortnite for free through the free Luna plan, as long as you have an Amazon account. Just go to luna.amazon.com, search for Fortnite, and start playing. It also works from a browser and is compatible with various devices while also allowing the use of gaming peripherals.

‘El conquistador’: a major success and social phenomenon
With a remarkable 21-season run on ETB2, ‘El conquistador’ stands as one of TV’s most successful game shows, becoming a true social phenomenon in the Basque Country where it consistently tops ratings and profoundly resonates with young audiences. Since its 2005 premiere, the Hostoil (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) show has been unstoppable, consistently achieving average ratings above 20%. Hostoil CEO Paxi Alonso is the creator and executive producer of the show that reached prime time on Spanish TV in 2023 on the back of its success in the Baque Country, where it premiered on ETB2 in 2005 and became a true social phenomenon with widespread popularity among young people. Joxan Goñi is both the creator and director of this program, which boasts a 250-strong technical crew. Considered the most extreme and realistic adventure game show on TV today, it has been honored by the Spanish TV Academy, which awarded it the prize for Best Regional Program in 2008, and in 2021 presented an Iris award for Best Regional Presenter to the show host, the star Julian Iantzi.

Continuous innovation
The ‘El conquistador’ format has always been marked by innovation in terms of social media, avatar creation, and other digital initiatives. With this new island in Fortnite, we're continuing to innovate and extend the show's experience to new platforms, ensuring we connect with young audiences wherever they are.

Fernando León de Aranoa wrote the screenplay together with the film’s director and is also one of its producers along with Patricia de Muns, Laura Fdez. Espeso and Javier Méndez

The cast also features Pedro Casablanc, Mirela Balić, Rocío Muñoz-Cobo, Juan Pablo Fuentes, Marta Aledo and Clara Sans, among others

‘The Talent’, the new film produced by Reposado P.C. and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, is set for general release in movie theaters on September 5, 2025, and its teaser poster and teaser trailer have been unveiled today. The film is directed by Polo Menárguez, who penned the screenplay together with León de Aranoa, producer of the film along with Patricia de Muns, Laura Fdez. Espeso and Javier Méndez.

Leading the cast are Ester Expósito ('Elite'), winner of the Fotogramas de Plata award for Best Actress for her work in 'Venus;' and Pedro Casablanc ('Querer') winner of the Actors’ Union Award for best actor, the Sant Jordi Award, and a Goya nomination in the category of Best Leading Actor for his role in ‘B.’

Based on the Arthur Schnitzler novel 'Miss Elsa, published in 1924, ‘The Talent’ tells the story of Elsa (Ester Expósito), a promising cello student who is attending the exclusive birthday party of her friend Idoia (Mirela Balić) thrown by Idoia’s father (Pedro Casablanc). During this glimpse of the world of the well-to-do, Elsa receives an unexpected call from her mother that will force her to choose between her family's future and her dignity.

Along with Ester Exposito, Pedro Casablanc and Mirela Balić (‘Elite’, ‘Zorras’), the cast also features Juan Pablo Fuentes ('Bandits', 'Isla brava'), Rocío Muñoz Cobo ('May God Save Us', 'The Age of Anger’), Marta Aledo ('Vis a vis', '4 estrellas’) and Clara Sans ('Cardo', 'Celeste'), among others.

Polo Menárguez: “When I was a university student, I fell in love with Schnitzler’s work. The major dilemma his novel addresses remains just as relevant a century later. Being able to adapt it together with Fernando León de Aranoa still seems too good to be true. We went all in, imbuing the film with a radical perspective and almost real-time narration. This, combined with a daring blend of tones and genres, has injected ‘The Talent’ with immense personality. Thanks also to the best possible cast and a spectacular performance by Ester Expósito, the film addresses issues of social status, the price of talent, and the abuse of power. Its shocking climax leaves viewers grappling with a profound dilemma: "Would you have done the same?"

Fernando León de Aranoa: “For me, ‘The Talent’ arose from a collaborative effort, from the desire to promote, as a producer, the work of Polo Menárguez, with whom I have worked on several of my projects in recent years. It was his idea to adapt ‘Miss Elsa’ together. It proved challenging, given the difficulty of transforming the protagonist's interior monologue into a fast-paced story while maintaining the continuity of space and action. Yet it was also an enriching process, allowing us to journey alongside young Elsa through each pivotal development during her most arduous night. Polo's vision as director, his unique visual sensibility and his superb work with the cast did the rest".

Javier Méndez: “The Talent’ was filmed over five weeks in the Basque Country, with the production team facing the challenge for most of the shoot of maintaining the continuity in a story in which the action almost entirely unfolds over a single night at a party. Polo Menárguez has delivered a masterfully nuanced direction, backed by his own script – written together with Fernando León de Aranoa – which builds a psychological thriller atmosphere that escalates in intensity, confronting viewers with a highly relevant moral dilemma concerning the harassment and objectification of women”.

‘The Talent’ is Polo Menárguez's third feature film as director. A graduate in Audiovisual Communication from the Carlos III University of Madrid, Polo Menárguez is both a film and TV director and screenwriter. His film ‘El Plan' premiered in the official section at Seminci in 2019 and earned two Goya nominations. He has directed episodes for TV shows such as ‘Los Farad’ (Prime Video) and ‘HIT’ (RTVE), and ‘Las Abogadas’ (RTVE). He is also the creator and director of the podcast La Esfera (Podium Podcast), winner of two Ondas Awards in 2022 and nominated for four Ondas Awards in 2024.

Fernando León de Aranoa and Patricia de Muns are the film’s producers from REPOSADO P.C., along with Laura Fernández Espeso and Javier Méndez from THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO.

‘The Talent’ was filmed on location in the Basque Country. The film will be distributed in Spain by Tripictures and internationally by Film Factory. It was made in association with RTVE, Movistar Plus+, and TV3.

True to the show's traditional formula, 36 contestants from different Spanish-speaking countries, split into three teams, compete for survival in the lush wilderness of the Dominican Republic

Hosted by real-life couple, actor and presenter Julián Gil, and sports journalist Valeria Marín

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO is producing 'El Conquistador’ for TelevisaUnivision, an adaptation of TV's most extreme and successful reality competition show. The program – which this year marks its 21st season on EiTB and has also had an edition on RTVE and another on Canal 13 in Argentina – ventures into new territory with this latest version, underscoring the format's versatility and broad appeal to viewers around the world.

This new incarnation of 'El Conquistador’ is being produced by teams from The Mediapro Studio México and Cimarrón, now integrated into the STUDIO. The new version adheres to the format of the original edition in Spain, where it is produced by Hostoil (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO).

"When we began talking with TelevisaUnivision about this adaptation, they were always very clear that it had to be absolutely faithful to the original. This is what we've done, and it demonstrates the strength of this format, which has allowed it to remain on the air for more than two decades and to successfully translate to other markets, thanks to its unique blend of competition, survival, the wilderness, and the mental and physical stamina of its contestants," said Amparo Castellano, director of non-fiction content at THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO.

"Since we began operating in Mexico, we’ve wanted to work with TelevisaUnivision. We started last year with 'Cash,' and today, we're proud to be teaming up once more, this time with a format as important and close to the THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO’s DNA as 'El Conquistador,’ which has been a hit in Spain for over two decades,” said Catalina Porto, head of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO – Mexico and Colombia.

One of the fundamental features of ‘El Conquistador’ – setting it apart from other adventure reality formats – is that success isn't solely determined by strength. It equally demands an ability to endure, coupled with athleticism and cunning, which prove to be even more potent assets in overcoming the formidable challenges participants face. Set in the lush Dominican Republic, this edition of ‘El Conquistador’ challenges 36 contestants from various Spanish-speaking countries to overcome rigorous trials, endure adverse weather, and master survival skills—including finding shelter and navigating difficult situations that test their coexistence.

'El Conquistador' is hosted by real-life newlyweds, actor and presenter Julian Gil, and sports journalist Valeria Marín, who provide directions to the three teams and their respective captains, consistent with the show's established format. This time, the Titans (men), the Amazons (women) and the Centaurs (a mixed team) each have 12 contestants, all vying for the $200,000 prize by striving to prove their superior skills.

As with the original format, the production of 'El Conquistador’ involved a vast array of technical resources, along with a dedicated crew of 250 on the ground in the Dominican Republic, a paradisiacal setting with lush vegetation, endless beaches, secret caves and cliffs, and spectacular flora and fauna. True to the show's ethos, the crew diligently followed rigorous protocols to ensure the utmost respect and protection of the natural environment.

CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, has once more entrusted GRUP MEDIAPRO with the production of a major competition. The group will produce and distribute the broadcast signal for 30 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The fixtures, taking place from June 4, are key to deciding which teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

GRUP MEDIAPRO will oversee a comprehensive technical deployment spanning countries including the United States, El Salvador, and Guatemala, enabling its broadcast professionals to produce the audiovisual signal for matches from various stadiums. From the CONCACAF HUB – the media platform set up by GRUP MEDIAPRO exclusively for this client – the group will tailor the feeds with integrated graphics and commentary before distribution to rights holders ensuring viewers worldwide can follow the action seamlessly. This agreement solidifies GRUP MEDIAPRO’s standing as a leading provider of integrated audiovisual solutions for live events. Its extensive technical capabilities and global footprint render it ideally suited for multinational productions of this caliber.

GRUP MEDIAPRO has a proven track record in the Americas, where it has operated for over 25 years. The audiovisual group has a team of 200 broadcast professionals in the region and two production centers in Miami, another two in New York City, and one in Los Angeles. The group is a trusted partner of CONCACAF, having produced its premier tournaments, including the CONCACAF Champions Cup final and the CONCACAF Gold Cup, among others.

The Basketball Champions League (BCL), FIBA’s top tier club competition in Europe, has once again placed its trust in MEDIAPRO BMS – a GRUP MEDIAPRO business dedicated to audiovisual services – for the production of one of its largest sports events. The audiovisual group, a trusted partner of the Federation, was the host broadcaster of the Basketball Champions League Final Four powered by SUNEL, held May 9-11 in Athens (Greece). GRUP MEDIAPRO has a long track record of collaboration with FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, which is formed by 212 national basketball federations throughout the world.

A team of more than 50 professionals from Mediapro Greece has carried out the production and broadcasting of the audiovisual signal of the 4 matches for the BCL and its agent in Greece, TAF Media. The group, which has an established presence in Greece – where it has also produced the professional football league since 2019 – deployed an extensive array of technical equipment featuring over 20 cameras. For the BCL Final Four final, the group used 1 PoleCam, 4 Super Slow cameras and various MiniCams to ensure all angles of the action were captured, culminating in a comprehensive and visually rich broadcast. Through its subsidiary Omnicam4Sky, GRUP MEDIAPRO develops specialized cameras designed to meet clients’ needs and to ensure coverage of every detail of the live show in its productions.

The group’s deployment also included a VAR Van in order to provide replay and review services to its client. GRUP MEDIAPRO’s production enabled global viewership of the games played between La Laguna Tenerife, Galatasaray, AEK Betsson BC and Unicaja.

The BCL has once again placed its trust in the extensive experience of GRUP MEDIAPRO, which produces more than 25,000 live events each year. The group, the audiovisual leader in Europe, has collaborated with FIBA in the production of its top sporting events, such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 (Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines), the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2023 (Spain), the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 (Czechia, Georgia, Germany, Italy) and the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 (Brazil, 2022), among others.

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.