Telson, GRUP MEDIAPRO's image and post-production sound facility, has just incorporated into its team award-winning sound mixer Marc Orts, one of Spain’s leading figures in audio post-production. Orts joins Telson as head of sound for the fiction department.

As well as earning 17 Goya nominations, Orts is a 7-time Goya winner, for 'Society of the Snow’, 'The Orphanage', 'Buried', 'The Impossible', 'El niño’, 'A Monster Calls' and ‘Out of Sync’. He has also been honored with a Golden Reel Award, and in the Gaudí Awards been nominated 22 times and won 8 awards, as well as picking up 3 nominations and 2 prizes in the Platino Awards. These and other accolades have solidified his standing as a leading professional in his field.

Orts has worked with directors of the stature of Pedro Almodóvar, in films such as 'Broken Embraces', 'Pain and Glory', 'I'm So Excited’, 'Julieta', 'The Room Next Door', 'The Skin I Live In' and 'Parallel Mothers'; José Antonio Bayona in 'The Orphanage', 'The Impossible', 'The Society of Snow' and 'A Monster Calls’; and with Alejandro Amenábar, Daniel Monzon, Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza and Dani de la Orden, among others. Orts was responsible for the sound mixing on the film 'Enemy' by Canadian director Denis Villeneuve ('Dune', 'Blade Runner 2049'), and has worked in the sound department on major productions such as 'The Machinist' and 'Transsiberian' by American director Brad Anderson.

Orts is a member of the United States Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars, and has made important contributions to the development of sound technology including the creation of IMM-Sound, the immersive sound tool Dolby acquired to create its prestigious and popular Atmos system; the Full Immersive system for audiovisual experiences, and the One Sound automated sound and mixing tool. With this addition to its team, GRUP MEDIAPRO gains a new top-tier talent.

Telson, which recently picked up both a Goya and a Gaudí award for Best Visual Effects in 'El 47', has extensive experience and provides services for leading national and international companies in the realms of advertising, film and TV, including series. In coming weeks, the group will open a post-production sound studio at its production center in Barcelona.

The film also picked up Best Special Effects, Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actor for Salva Reina and Best Supporting Actress for Clara Segura

Five months after its release, the film extends its presence in cinemas and is still showing in 187 theaters nationwide, with a 159% increase at the box office, exceeding 3,489,000 euros and 541,000 spectators

‘The 47’ is the highest-grossing Catalan language film in history and the most popular with cinemagoers in the last forty years

The film previously won eight Gaudí Awards, two Forqué Awards and a Feroz Award and is nominated for two Fotogramas de Plata and three Spanish Actors’ Union awards

Produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, with Laura Fernandez Espeso and Javier Méndez as producers, and distributed by A Contracorriente Films, ‘The 47’, written and directed by Marcel Barrena, has returned to the Top 12 at the box office and extends its presence in 187 theaters after its success at the 39th Annual Goya Awards.

The film was the big winner on the night taking home 5 awards - including Best Picture (joint winner) - awarded by the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the award ceremony gala last Saturday, February 8, in Granada.

Goya awards for ‘The 47’
• Best Picture
• Best Supporting Actress: Clara Segura
• Best Supporting Actor: Salva Reina
• Best Production Management: Carlos Apolinario
• Best Special Effects: Laura Canals, Ivan López Hernández

Released on September 6, 2024, ‘The 47’, which has been in theaters for more than five months, has increased its box office takings by 159% after the awards, exceeding 3,489,000 euros at the box office and 541,000 spectators. In addition to being already on broadcast on Movistar Plus+ and streaming platforms.

‘The 47’ is the highest-grossing Catalan-language film in history (without adjusting for inflation) and the most watched in cinemas in more than forty years, as well as the only Catalan-language film to have reached number 1 at the Spanish box office in more than fifteen years.

Directed by Marcel Barrena, ‘The 47’ previously won eight Gaudí Awards for Best Film, Best Production Management, Best Actor (Eduard Fernández), Best Supporting Actress (Clara Segura), Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Make-up and Hairstyling, and the Special Audience Award after becoming the most nominated film in the history of the Gaudí’s with 18 nominations.

The movie also won the two Forqué awards for which it was eligible (Best Scripted Feature Film and the Values and Education in Film Award) as well as the Feroz Award for Best Supporting Actress for Clara Segura. ‘The 47’ is also in the running for two Fotogramas de Plata awards (Best Film and Best Actor for Eduard Fernández) and three Spanish Actors' Union Awards for Clara Segura, Carlos Cuevas and Zoe Bonafonte.

Synopsis
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. ‘The 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.

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).

Starring 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), and a special appearance by David Verdaguer, winner of two Goya awards for Summer 1993 and Jokes & Cigarettes.

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, many of whom also appear on the official poster for the movie.

‘The 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.

At ISE 2025, GRUP MEDIAPRO, leader of the European audiovisual sector due to its transversality and constant innovation, announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud this Tuesday to create an innovation laboratory specialized in the application of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) for the Media and Entertainment industry. As a result of this collaboration, GRUP MEDIAPRO is already developing different generative video and image creation solutions, as well as personalized assistants for this industry.

GRUP MEDIAPRO began their collaboration with Google Cloud in 2023 with different proofs of concept. Now, utilizing Google Cloud’s advanced AI technology, GRUP MEDIAPRO is launching a work project for the development of specific AI solutions for the Media and Entertainment industry. The team, comprised of professionals from the AI Center of the Innovation area of GRUP MEDIAPRO, will collaborate with Google Cloud experts to leverage their knowledge and experience.

The first initiative from this laboratory will be the development of Creative Suite, a creative platform for generating images and videos with AI. This will provide creative profiles with a private and secure environment for creating generative images and videos, without the need for technical knowledge and access to advanced functionalities that will allow them to get the most out of their creativity.

Additionally, within the scope of this long-term collaboration includes experimenting with Gemini models to generate assistants personalized to the needs of creators. It will be a collaboration model in which the creator will always be at the center of the decision and will be the one who defines what type of assistance they want to develop their work in a more agile way.

GRUP MEDIAPRO is also exploring the multimodal capabilities of Gemini models to multiply the value of content through automatic tagging, which will allow, for example, intelligent archiving or the generation of summaries and highlights of any type of audiovisual content.

GRUP MEDIAPRO at ISE 2025
GRUP MEDIAPRO will have a prominent presence at ISE 2025, the world’s largest AV tech show, taking place February 4-7 at the Fira de Barcelona - Gran Via venue. Its large stand, located in Hall 4 (4H500), will be the hub for announcements about the group's plans in various key areas (including AI, post-production and virtual production) plus panel discussions and talks by industry leaders.

The group will also be present in Hall 8.1 in a major, 1,000 sqm space devoted entirely to esports. Produced by ISE and LVP (GRUP MEDIAPRO), this new feature is called the Esports Arena and over the four days of the show will host exhibition tournaments as well as talks and panel discussions with leaders from the esports and audiovisual sectors.

About GRUP MEDIAPRO
Constant innovation and a multidisciplinary approach have placed GRUP MEDIAPRO at the forefront of the European audiovisual sector. With over 30 years of experience, the group covers all aspects of the audiovisual sector, innovating in all its projects. Through its five business areas, it creates, designs, produces and distributes every type of audiovisual and experiential content.

The Mediapro Studio is GRUP MEDIAPRO’s content creation, production and distribution factory. It is responsible for the implementation of high-quality global projects, developed together with first-rate talents of national and international acclaim. Broadcast Media Services, the audiovisual services division, boasts one of the largest fleets of outside broadcast units in the world and is responsible for more than 25,000 productions each year around the globe. Its 16 production centers spanning 4 continents are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Through Mediapro Xperiences, the group designs, produces and manages experiential spaces of all formats, harnessing the most innovative technology. The Rights agency, meanwhile, has established itself as one of the leading audiovisual rights management agencies in the industry. And through its Channels and Platforms unit, the group produces and manages up to 15 channels of its own as well as for major players such as ESPN, LaLiga and Movistar.

Each day, more than 7,000 staff in 50 offices across four continents convert GRUP MEDIAPRO’s purpose into a reality: Creating courageously and with a commitment to the community.

Mediapro North America is harnessing cutting-edge technology in its production of the new US women's basketball league, Unrivaled. The 3x3 league has entrusted GRUP MEDIAPRO with delivering a next-level audiovisual experience for viewers. The group is incorporating real-time graphics in its production of the league; technology that helps viewers follow the action with live, in-game stats, providing insights into player performance, assists, rebounds and analysis of plays. It has also set up a cloud-based system to centralize and archive the league’s audiovisual assets while also facilitating both editing and the creation of content for social media and Unrivaled channels. The group distributes the tournament's audiovisual signal through TNT Sports, TruTV and MAX (Warner Bros Discovery).

GRUP MEDIAPRO, which has extensive experience in live production and handles more than 25,000 events annually, has provided all the broadcast professionals and equipment needed for the production of the league.

Mediapro North America, which has had a presence in the United States for 25 years, boasts a team of more than 200 professionals and the latest in broadcast technology. The group is a specialist in the production of live events and in the last year alone was responsible for the production of the CONCACAF Champions League, the virtual production summit 'Virtually Everything' and the Miss Universe pageant, among others. Mediapro North America has four production centers in the United States, in Miami and New York, and a further two in Mexico, in Mexico City and Monterrey.

The Mediapro Studio US & Canada announced today that it has entered into a first-look deal with Kate Del Castillo’s Cholawood Productions. The announcement was revealed by JC Acosta, Head of TMS US & Canada during a panel in Content Americas outlining the company’s production strategy for US Hispanic content, together with Francesca Ricagni, recently appointed to the studio as Head of US Hispanic Content, and Catalina Porto, TMS’ Head of Content for Mexico and Colombia.

The deal grants the studio the exclusive first look and option to develop and produce all of Cholawood’s scripted and unscripted projects.

Cholawood was co-founded by renowned actress, Kate Del Castillo and entertainment partners, Carmen Cervantes and Jessica Maldonado, who jointly spearhead operations and creative for the production company out of their Los Angeles headquarters.

The trio formed Cholawood in 2019 to create high quality content with original concepts, both in English and Spanish, highlighting female and Latino characters while maintaining broad mainstream appeal. Most recently Cholawood has had success with a Spanish language hit series, Volver a Caer on Vix, and an English language film, Hunting Ava Bravo, distributed by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO Distribution, which was #1 for several weeks on Amazon in Latin America and currently streaming on Roku in the U.S.

Recognizing the significant opportunity to serve the large Latino audience and building upon titles such as Las bravas S2 and Intercambiadas, the North American studio also announced its commitment to this demographic with the new leader for its US Hispanic Content division, Francesca Ricagni, who has spearheaded critically acclaimed projects for Apple TV+ and other premium streaming platforms.

JC Acosta has said: “We are thrilled to welcome Cholawood productions to The Mediapro Studio. Kate, Carmen, and Jessica are true pioneers in elevating the voice of Latinos across the globe. With our studio doubling down on the US, we are excited to partner together to create stories that entertain audiences with Latino and Female lead voices”.

Kate del Castillo has said: “I’m ecstatic about this new partnership with Mediapro. They not only understand Cholawood’s vision, but also the importance of supporting females and Latinos in an industry that is going through such a transformative time. Only together can we continue to make our voices heard”.

[Kate del Castillo is currently starring on Fox’s hit series, “The Cleaning Lady”, and has several new film projects coming out soon, including Dave Bautista’s “Traphouse” (in Theatres), “Instintos” (Vix), and “Odio a Lana Cruz” (Netflix).

The Mediapro Studio US & Canada - the North American division of the 30-year old award-winning global studio behind such film and television international hits as ‘Hard Truths’, ‘The Good Boss’, ‘Official Competition’, ‘The Head’, ‘The New Pope’ and ‘The Young Pope’, among others - announced today the appointment of Francesca Ricagni as the new Head of US Hispanic Content. Ricagni, who previously has been Creative Executive at Apple TV+, will report in her new role to JC Acosta, Head of TMS US & Canada, and will be responsible for the strategy of creating and producing content for the Spanish-language television channels, operators, and streaming platforms in North America.

The Mediapro Studio recognizes the significant opportunity to serve the large Latino audience - comprised of 650M+ people globally and 60M+ in the US - and is committed to telling new, authentic stories for this essential demographic. Ricagni joins the STUDIO’s new leadership team in North America at the Los Angeles headquarters. Her arrival strengthens the new structure of the company in the United States, where content for the US Hispanic market is of fundamental importance, and complements the recent announcement the production’s boost of English-language content.

JC Acosta has said: “I’m honored to welcome Francesca to The Mediapro Studio US/Canada leadership team. Her long experience, vast network of talent relationships and expertise on entertaining US Hispanic audiences, make her a perfect fit for our team. She will undoubtedly drive great success to the studio and deliver outstanding content and results to our partners and audiences.”

Francesca Ricagni has said: “At such a transformative time in our industry, I am inspired to join the team at The Mediapro Studio US & Canada. What a unique opportunity to tell rich, authentic stories that represent and resonate with the US Hispanic audience while captivating the world! Together with the rising and exceptional Hispanic talent, we’re excited to break new ground, showcasing our diverse, multi-layered experiences and creating content that celebrates our stories, culture, and unique perspectives, elevating them all on the global stage."

Throughout her career, Francesca Ricagni has been dedicated to amplifying US Hispanic and Latin American voices in the entertainment industry. At Apple TV+, she played a pivotal role in spearheading critically acclaimed projects, including ‘Land of Women’, starring Eva Longoria in one of her first Spanish-speaking lead role.

Francesca also made significant contributions to ‘Acapulco’ (starring Eugenio Derbez), one of Apple TV+’s most celebrated series. The show, currently in its fourth season, has received numerous accolades, including winning The Comedy Series Award at the Critics Choice Awards during the 4th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television. Her work also extended to other groundbreaking projects like Midnight Family, produced by Oscar-winning director Pablo Larraín’s production company, which won Best International Series at the Critics Choice Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, further expanding the platform’s influence in the US Hispanic and Latin American markets.

Earlier in her career, Francesca was instrumental at Amazon Studios in shaping the original programming slate for Latin America. She oversaw a slate of over 30 projects in active development, including local hits such as ‘Cómo sobrevivir soltero’, ‘Porno y helado’, ‘El fin del amor’, and the second season of ‘El juego de las llaves’.