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+.

‘Welcome to Lapland’ will be released in Spanish cinemas on April 1, distributed by A Contracorriente Films

‘Welcome to Lapland’, directed by David Serrano and produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, has been selected to compete in the Official Selection of the 29th Málaga Film Festival.

The film, set to open in Spanish cinemas on April 1 through A Contracorriente Films, will be presented at the festival on Monday, March 9, with the attendance of its lead cast of Natalia Verbeke, Julián López, Ángela Cervantes, and Vebjørn Enger, alongside director David Serrano. Producer Javier Méndez will also attend the screening.

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO has additionally revealed the film’s official trailer and poster.
Based on the critically acclaimed stage play of the same title, successfully staged in Spain and internationally in countries including the United States, Croatia, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Venezuela, and the Czech Republic, ‘Welcome to Lapland’, subverts the conventions of the traditional family comedy, offering an ironic and incisive look at the ethical and moral dilemmas of everyday life.

Featuring sharp dialogue and a keen perspective on family relationships, white lies, traditions, and social norms, ‘Welcome to Lapland’, uses humor as a vehicle for reflection. While centered on family dynamics, the film is aimed at adult audiences.

‘Welcome to Lapland’, is directed by David Serrano (‘I’m Going to Have a Good Time’, ‘Días de fútbol’, for which he received a Goya nomination for Best New Director, and screenwriter of ‘The Other Side of the Bed’, winner of the Golden Biznaga for Best Feature Film at the Málaga Film Festival in 2002). The screenplay, written by Cristina Clemente and Marc Angelet, is based on an original idea developed by both writers together with Jordi Casanovas.

Natalia Verbeke (‘The Other Side of the Bed’, ‘The Grönholm Method’), Julián López (‘Los destellos’, ‘Pain and Glory’), Ángela Cervantes (Goya Best Actress nominee this year for ‘La furia’), and Vebjørn Enger (‘En busca del palacio dorado’) lead the cast of this Christmas Eve-set story, which unfolds in the Finnish city of Rovaniemi—the capital of the Lapland region and widely associated as the home of Santa Claus.

Synopsis
A Spanish family travels to Lapland to spend Christmas with their northern relatives in an idyllic setting. When one of the younger cousins reveals the truth about Santa Claus, a cultural and personal clash erupts—proving that, at times, small lies can be essential to preserving both the holidays and family harmony.

‘Welcome to Lapland’, is produced with the participation of Movistar Plus+, RTVE, and 3Cat. International sales are handled by The Mediapro Studio Distribution.

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