This past Saturday, the group held its traditional presentation at LA Screenings, showcasing an impressive lineup of content, including Brazilian films, Hollywood blockbusters, and new original productions that will further expand the Chespirito universe.

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As the 2026 edition of LA Screenings Independents came to an end, Telefilms kept the momentum going this past Saturday, May 16, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, where it hosted its traditional screening and cocktail reception to present the latest additions to its catalog to buyers and industry colleagues.

And this year, the group doubled down on its commitment to bringing the best titles to screens across the region, with a robust catalog that combines major Hollywood releases with Latin American titles, original productions, and returning franchises with new installments.

The event began with remarks from Tomás Darcyl, president of Grupo Telefilms, who highlighted the variety of offerings they brought to Los Angeles for the screening, an event they have been holding for over 36 years since the first one in 1990. “We have everything we’re doing in Brazil, everything we’re doing with THR3 Media, and a Hollywood lineup like we’ve never had before. We continue to invest heavily in the business,” Darcyl stated.

From Brazil to Latin America

The content presentation officially began with remarks from the group’s co-president, Ricardo Costianovsky, who opened the program with a selection of Brazilian titles. “We’re going to present content from Galeria, one of Brazil’s leading production companies. They are fresh, modern, and, above all, very commercially viable products.”

The selection of Brazilian films included Pecadora, Assalto à brasileira, Pai de viagem, Estación de bônus, Veraneio, O futuro da humanoe, and Além de um Olhar; in addition to the children’s content TurmaTube and Palavra Cantada.

The Chespirito universe continues to expand

Next, Bruce Boren, CEO of THR3 Media Group, took the floor to celebrate the success of Chespirito: Sin Querer Querer, the HBO Max biographical series about Roberto Gómez Bolaños, which captivated audiences and broke viewership records. Premiering in mid-2025, the series reached number one in viewership, and in its first month, it remained in the top 5 most-watched series globally.

“I want to thank HBO and WBD for their support, the tremendous production last year, and the results we are presenting here,” said the executive. “After a year on the air, the number of awards it was nominated for and the awards it won.”

“This is the spearhead for the rest of the Chespirito intellectual property productions,” the executive announced, leading into the presentation of the trailer for the second season of the animated series, Los Colorado, produced by THR3 Media and Huevocartoon, which premiered in January on HBO Max and Cartoon Network.

“The second season is coming completely reloaded, with more action, more villains, and more fun,” the executive revealed, also thanking Rodolfo Riva Palacio, creator of Huevocartoon, who was also part of the presentation.

The executive shared more news coming from the Chespirito universe, starting with the new live-action series based on the character of Don Ramón, which was announced at the end of last year and is already in development. “We’re in the writers’ room, writing. We already know what the story will be like, obviously based on Roberto Gómez Bolaños’ original scripts. We have very high expectations for this new project,” Boren revealed.

On the other hand, Boren announced that they are working on a new live-action film about El Chapulín Colorado. “We want to tell you that a film, an origin story, about El Chapulín Colorado is coming in the future,” the executive revealed. “We are very excited to be able to create an origin story of the most beloved -and most well-known- hero in all of Latin America.”

And if that weren’t enough, Boren also announced a new animated series about El Chavo del Ocho. “We had an initial development of an animated series about El Chavo del Ocho, in which we learned a lot. We decided to redo it, and now we are working with a studio in Brazil, developing a new animated series about El Chavo del Ocho that is coming along very well. In the coming months, we will be finishing a couple of episodes of this new series with the characters rethought, reimagined, revamped, very dynamic and very modern, but always respecting the characters and the original scripts by Roberto Gómez Bolaños.”

The Best of Hollywood

Finally, it was time to present the major Hollywood titles that are Telefilms’ flagship films, with a selection that includes some of the most successful and anticipated movies of recent months.

To begin, Costianovsky revealed some of the films that Telefilms has added to its catalog, highlights from the Cannes Film Festival, with an enviable selection of titles such as I Play Rocky, a biographical drama that chronicles the development and production of the 1976 film Rocky; The Brigades of Rattlecreek, directed by Park Chan-wook and starring stars like Pedro Pascal and Matthew McConaughey; Art, directed by Fernando Meirelles, with Ralph Fiennes and Colin Farrell in the cast; The Custom of the Country, starring Sydney Sweeney; and the thriller Bitcoin, directed by Doug Liman.

“In addition, there are several more films in negotiations that we cannot announce yet,” the executive revealed.

To close, Telefilms presented a selection of over 20 films, some of Hollywood’s biggest box office hits, completing its offering for the international market: Cliffhanger; Marty Supreme; Nuremberg; Black Tides; Power Ballad; Talent for Murder; Sacrifice; How to Make a Killing; Hokum; Des Man’s Wire; Shelter; Victorian Psycho; Spa Weekend; The Invite; Onslaught; Ice Cream Man; By Any Means; Saccharine; Runner; Animal Friends; The Drama; and Greenland: Migration.

The event, held in the Albert Room of the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, concluded with dinner and a spectacular gift for the attendees.

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In an interview with ttvnews at the current edition of LA Screenings, Elif Turna, Manager of Sales and Commercial Development at MediaHub, also highlighted the sustained performance of Alaca (Scars of the Soul) and the success of Stop Border Control Chile.

By Luis Cabrera, from Los Angeles

Mediahub continues to strengthen its presence in Latin America with several of its Turkish titles and is already anticipating new deals for Bitter Justice across the region. This was revealed to ttvnews by Elif Turna, who also highlighted the sustained performance of Alaca (Scars of the Soul) and the success of Stop Border Control Chile.

“Probably within a month, we will announce new deals for Bitter Justice,” Turna said regarding the negotiations the distributor is currently conducting in Latin America.

The executive explained that MediaHub has been working on the title with regional buyers since the beginning of the year.

“We have been in contact for a long time with many clients and buyers from Latin America, since Content Americas, to introduce our new title Bitter Justice. And so far, the feedback we’ve received has been incredible, both about the story and the characters,” she said.

“Buyers connected very well with the content, and they also shared very positive comments with us,” she added.

Turna also highlighted the strong performance of Alaca, marketed in Latin America under the title Scars of the Soul.

“It has performed excellently. In fact, TC from Ecuador informed us that even the reruns are still performing incredibly well, which is great news for us,” she commented.

According to Turna, MediaHub continues to strengthen its relationship with Latin American buyers amid a challenging market environment.

“In general, in Latin America there is this decline, as all my other colleagues are also mentioning. But at the same time, as MediaHub, we always try to stay in constant contact with our partners,” she said.

“With the help of our strong team, we can support buyers according to their needs. Because, as you know, these are also difficult times for them,” she added.

The executive also emphasized that the company’s experience in the Latin American market allows it to develop content specifically tailored for the audience.

“Kerim Emrah Turna, the founder of the company, has been in this industry for a very long time. That’s why he has analyzed the needs of Latin American audiences for years: what the must-have elements are, what works and what doesn’t,” she explained.

“That gives us the flexibility to create stories and characters designed specifically for this audience. We know the formula, we know what works and what doesn’t,” she said.

Turna also highlighted MediaHub’s operational flexibility with regional broadcasters.

“We are always flexible with our buyers and TV channels. When they need changes in terms of scheduling, we are always happy to adapt to their conditions,” she stated.

Asked about the possibility of incorporating Arabic productions into the company’s catalog, the executive said there is potential to replicate the success Turkish dramas achieved in the region.

“A few years ago, we had conversations about adding Arabic titles to the catalog. The production quality and the stories are excellent,” she commented.

“In the past, Turkish dramas were something new and not very well known in Latin America, but then they became very successful. There is a possibility that the same could happen with Arabic titles,” she added.

“I’m someone who believes in stories. Regardless of the country of origin, if the title is good, the story is solid, and the characters are strong, I believe it can succeed anywhere,” she said.

In formats, Turna also celebrated the performance of , recently licensed to .

“The latest license was with TVN Chile for Stop Border Control Chile, the new season. And they informed us that the title is performing really well, so we are in talks to produce a second season,” she revealed.

“The Border Control franchise has been a very interesting title for Latin American audiences because, considering the ongoing and current issues, it becomes very compelling content,” she concluded.

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From telenovelas to micro-dramas: Globo presents a diversified portfolio at LA Screenings

Globo arrives at LA Screenings with a strategic content offering, merging the reach of prime-time telenovelas with the rising trend of micro-dramas. The company reinforces its relevance in the audiovisual scene by bringing a catalog of massive hits, Globoplay Originals, and scripted and unscripted formats to the event, featuring contemporary and universal themes that drive both conversations and business.

One of the highlights is the telenovela Three Graces, currently airing during prime time in Brazil. In its first 100 chapters, the plot has already reached over 132 million Brazilians, maintaining absolute leadership in its time slot with a share of over 40% of tuned-in households. Alongside it, Globo highlights the phenomenon Anything Goes, a hit aired last year that reached 150 million people and established itself as the highest-grossing commercial product ever recorded in its time slot.

Among the Globoplay Original series, the portfolio includes Emergency 53, a production selected for the prestigious Berlin Festival and winner of the Studio Babelsberg Production Excellence Award, The Playoffs, one of the major upcoming releases in Brazil, and the continuation of successful franchises like The Others, now entering its third season. Additionally, the series Single Together explores the lives of four friends navigating the challenges of being single after 40 with lightness and realism.

With micro-dramas such as Everything for a Second Chance and A Millionaire Nanny, Globo reaffirms its commitment to telling great stories, adapting to new habits and different forms of consumption without losing the essence that makes Globo a benchmark in storytelling.

In the adaptations portfolio, the company offers formats of highly successful IPs with the potential to travel the world and gain local versions. In the scripted segment, titles such as Hidden Truths, The Life We Lead, and Pages of Life stand out, the latter with a Portuguese version currently airing on SIC to great ratings success. In the unscripted segment, the company brings variety and reality formats, including the culinary reality show Infiltraded in the Kitchen.

“The American continent is a strategic region for Globo, where our stories find a natural and deep cultural connection. We bring to LA Screenings a portfolio that demonstrates not only the technical relevance of our production but the great commercial potential of stories that reflect the contemporary world,” says Pablo Ghiglione, Head of Sales for Americas & APAC and Worldwide Co-productions.

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The group hosted its traditional screening at its studios in Los Angeles to showcase all of their new productions, featuring big franchise renewals, brand new series, major blockbuster films, entertainment formats, kids’ shows and more.

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Kicking off the majors’ screenings in Los Angeles, Paramount Global Content Distribution hosted its traditional screening at the beautiful Paramount Theatre on the Paramount Pictures lot, to showcase a vast list of new and returning titles for the upcoming season.

Lisa Kramer, the groups’ President of International Content Licensing, kicked off the presentation with a few words to emphasize the power of Paramount’s brands and franchises, stating: “CBS Studios is the top producer of successful scripted content for the global marketplace. Its portfolio includes massive franchises, powerhouse procedurals, compelling dramas and fan favorites, that audiences love the world over”.

As an example, the executive highlighted two character-driven procedurals that premiered this past season on CBS, Matlock and Watson, both of which broke viewership records and became the most watched series, not only in the US, but internationally in key countries.

On that same note, another show that continues to shine and is, as Kramer emphasized, “the most watched show in the world”, the original NCIS series saw two spinoffs –NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney– become fan davorits this past fall. And on this occasion, Paramount Global Content Distribution offered a screening of the first episode of NCIS: Tony & Ziva, starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, who were present at the event.

The 7th installment in the NCIS franchise, Tony & Ziva picks up after Ziva’s (de Pablo) supposed death when Tony (Weatherly) left the NCIS team to go raise their daughter. Years later, Ziva was discovered alive, leading her to complete one final mission with NCIS before she was reunited with Tony and their daughter in Paris.

The other screening offered by the group was the first episode of the upcoming comedy series DMV, produced by CBS Studios, and starring Harriet Dyer and Tim Meadows. Based on award winning author Katherine Heiny’s short story, it’s a single camera workplace comedy set at the place everyone dreads going most: the DMV. The quirky and lovable characters are making minimum wage, doing a thankless job where customers are annoyed before they even walk in the door. Good thing they have each other.

The group also highlighted the new upcoming series Boston Blue, produced by CBS Studios in association with JBTV, and starring Donnie Wahlberg, who was also in attendance and shared a few words with the audience. “Boston Blue is a universe expansion of Blue Bloods, which ended its run after 14 years as a success”, said Kramer. Wahlberg will reprise his role as NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.

And on the crime drama side, the distributor presented the upcoming series CIA, which will premiere soon to CBS and was ordered straight to series, produced by Dick Wolf. “Dick Wolf is the legendary producer behind the FBI franchise, the top 5 most watched series globally and it’s been renewed for two more seasons”, Kramer explained. CIA is a one hour crime drama centered on two unlikely partners – a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Tom Ellis), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law. When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA’s New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength.

Continuing with the genre, Kramer announced Sheriff County will premiere this year in the US. The crime drama stars Morena Baccarin as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country), who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

In terms of series, Kramer shared the long list of titles premiering or returning with new seasons this season, such as Ghosts, Crutch, Happy Face, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy, or Colin from Accounts; as well as international productions such as King and Conqueror, Black Crews, Can we Keep a Secret, and Band of Spies, among others.

And undoubtedly one of the group’s biggest hit series, currently standing as Paramount+’s number one show, is Yellowstone, from MTV Entertainment Studios, will continue its success with two spin-offs currently in development: The Dutton Ranch will premiere later this year on Paramount+, and Y: Marshals will premiere on CBS in the US. In addition, the Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, is the second most watched series on Paramount+; and the next Yellowstone prequel series, 1944, will premiere next year.

Other MTV Entertainment Studios highlights are new seasons of Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King, Lioness, The Maddison, MobLand, The Agency, Average Jo in South Africa, and the upcoming series M.I.A., which was just announced and will premiere on Peacock in the US.

In terms of formats, the group highlighted cooking competition America’s Culinary Cup, musical competition The Road, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Drew Barrymore Show, the new Hollywood Squares; and unveiled two new game shows: The Perfect Line and Am I the Asshole?.

Lastly, Kramer highlighted the group’s investments in the FAST universe, and announced the launch of two FAST channels for the international market: “FAST global revenues have doubled in the past five years and are expect to grow another 48% by 2029. Paramount Global Content Distribution is producing a portfolio of FAST channels in the US with third-party brands. New for 2025 we are rolling out FAST channels to the international marketplace. The first two: Tony Robbins Network and Wrestling Central”.

Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer at Paramount Global, shared the group’s new premieres on the feature film side, starting with titles from Republic Pictures. “The team and I are film lovers at heart and we love to be able to champion independent film-making through the Republic brand”, he said, highlighting two titles: Trust and Friendship.

And from Paramount Pictures, which he said provide “huge IPs and top talent, something powerful for every moviegoer”, he highlighted the upcoming Gladiator 2, Sonic The Hedgehok 3, Novocaine, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning -which the group will host a special screening of on Monday-, The Smurfs, The Naked Gun revival, Regretting You, The Running Man, and Spongebob Movie 4 for 2025. And in 2026, the group will see the premieres of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Scream, Scary Movie, and Paw Patrol. “We have a lot more in store and can’t wait to share more”, he said.

Lastly, on the kids’ content side, Lauren Marriot, SVP, Content Partnerships & Brand Strategy at Paramount Global Content Distribution, listed what’s in store for the group, including new seasons of Spongebob Squarepants and its spin-off The Patrick Star Show, new episodes and a live-action film for Dora the Explorer, smash-hit Paw Patrol and Rubble and Crew have been renewed for new seasons, as well as a Christmas Special; and new productions for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In terms of brand new titles, she listed Tim Rex in Space (preschool), The Thundermans Undercover (live-action), Super Duper Bunny League, and Wild Pack. And last but not least, she revealed Nickelodeon’s Avatar Studios is producing Avatar: Seven Havens, a new series developed by the original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

To close the event, Lisa Kramer took the stage once again to thank colleagues and partners, and share some words of encouragement in these troubled times for the industry.

“This season we have four new dramas and one new comedy. Our new dramas are all extensions of proven franchises, so while we are all swimming in choppy waters, we offer you the statistically closest thing to safe harbor. We have the right IP, the right producers, and the right talent in place. And we have every confidence that our 2025 slate is going to perform here on CBS and we can’t wait to share that success with you on networks and platforms around the world”, she said.

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The distributor held its traditional screening at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, where it presented more than 20 films starring today’s most in-demand actors, as well as major premieres of series and productions from Latin America.

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With the 2025 edition of the LA Screenings Independents now over, this Saturday, May 17, the action continued at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with Telefilms, who presented its traditional screening and cocktail reception to unveil the latest additions to its catalog to buyers and industry colleagues.

Tomás Darcyl, president of Telefilms, kicked off the screening by welcoming attendees and sharing a few words about the current state of the industry: “This is a very important night. It has a lot of magic and is very exciting for us.”

“It’s a difficult time for the business, but in this difficult time, we’re going further: seeking the best product, with a lot of investment, a lot of effort, and a lot of time,” the executive said.

To a packed house at the Blossom Ballroom, the group presented more than twenty films with A-list protagonists, in addition to a selection of Brazilian films and new series, led by productions about the beloved Mexican actor and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños.

In terms of the film lineup, this year’s selection was led by The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, about the life of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr.

Other major highlights in the feature film category include Conclave, a title more in vogue than ever after the death of Pope Francis, starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci; and Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman as a highly successful CEO who begins an illicit affair with her much younger intern.

And when it comes to big-name stars in the lineup, few are as popular as Zendaya, who stars in The Drama alongside Robert Pattinson; Timothee Chalamet, who stars in Marty Supreme, based on the life of legendary ping-pong player Marty Reisman; and Keanu Reeves, who leads the cast of the comedy The Entertainment System Is Down.

Other highlights include the biopic María, about the life of opera singer Maria Callas, played by Angelina Jolie; Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr.; Afterburn, the post-apocalyptic science fiction film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Dave Batista; The Apprentice, starring Sebastian Stan; the musical comedy Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas; In the Grey, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill; and Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Peter Dinklage, among others.

In the horror genre, Telefilms presented Longlegs, produced by Saturn Films and starring Nicholas Cage, in which an FBI agent searches for an occult serial killer, with whom she realizes she has a personal connection; Terrifier 3, in which the clown Art sets out to unleash chaos among the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they sleep peacefully on Christmas Eve; Heretic, starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East; and Together, with Allison Brie and Dave Franco.

Regarding animations, the group presented Night of the Zoopocalypse, starring David Harbour; and Locked, with Anthony Hopkins. And on the biopic side, they presented Better Man, about the life of singer Robbie Williams.

And in terms of series, the star of the Telefilms screening was undoubtedly El Chavo del 8, with two super productions based on the beloved character created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños.

On the one hand, the group is presenting the biopic Chespirito: Sin Queriendo Queriendo, inspired by the life and legacy of the Mexican actor, screenwriter, and producer, which will premiere on Max on June 5. Produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, THR3 Media, and Perro Azul, and starring Pablo Cruz in the role of Bolaños, alongside a great cast, the series portrays the life of the man who transformed his desire to provoke smiles into a universal legacy of humor and tenderness. Creator of beloved characters such as El Chavo del 8 and El Chapulín Colorado, his talent not only conquered a nation but also crossed borders to establish itself in the hearts of millions around the world.

Bruce Boren, CEO of THR3 Media Group, highlighted the popularity of the biopic’s trailer, which is “by far the most viewed of a Latin American product,” and emphasized the arduous effort that went into producing this highly anticipated title: “It took six or seven years to get to this moment.”

Roberto Gómez, son of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, dedicated a few words to his father: “I am very proud to be able to tell something very complicated for me: a teacher, a genius, but also my father. We are very happy, but the audience will be the final judge. My father would be tremendously proud of what you are about to see.”

The other highlight is the animated series Los Colorado, first announced at the last edition of Mipcom. Produced by Telefilms, along with THR3 Studios and Huevocartoon, the 20-episode series continues the adventures of El Chapulín Colorado, but he is now married and the father of two children.

Rodolfo Riva Palacio, from Huevocartoon, spoke about his experience creating the animation: “It’s a privilege to work with this character. We ask ourselves where El Chapulín comes from when we invite him, and with all due respect, we build that entire universe, with his family.”

Telefilms also presented a series of films made in Brazil with its local partner, Galería, including productions such as Fe para o Impossivel and A melhor mae do mundo.

Finally, beyond content, the group talked about its international expansion into the African continent, where they opened a local office in the South African capital of Johannesburg, from which they represent WBD’s content for cinemas.

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The group welcomed buyers and press to its Burbank studios to present the highly anticipated live-action remake of the film, which will hit US theaters this coming Friday, May 23rd.

*Produced by Luis Cabrera, from Los Angeles

As part of the week of screenings in Los Angeles, this Saturday, May 17th, The Walt Disney Company welcomed buyers, colleagues, and press to its studios in Burbank, California, for a special screening of the highly anticipated film Lilo & Stitch.

The event was well-attended, and after the film screening, they were able to enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau, complete with traditional Hawaiian food, live music and dance, and guest artists performing caricatures.

The live-action adaptation of the successful 2002 2D animated film, the remake of Lilo & Stitch, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, will be released in US theaters this coming Friday, May 23rd.

The Walt Disney Company will continue its screening activities throughout the week, welcoming buyers from May 19-21 at its Burbank studios.

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Alejandro Vásquez-Vela, formerly of MVS, recently joined The Macias Group as a sales consultant for international markets, based on his extensive experience.

With production by Luis Cabrera, from Los Angeles

The Macias Group is undergoing a consolidation process and exploring new markets, such as Asia. During LA Screenings, Mar Enriquez, executive vice president of The Macias Group, pointed out that “English dubbing for animation is what we are doing best.”

The executive shared the expansion plans, consolidation, and strategic vision of the dubbing and content localization company, which is strengthening its international presence without losing sight of its commitment to human talent and quality.

The company’s international commitment is also reflected in its approach to Asia. “This year, we will be going to Korea. Two years ago, I went to Singapore and realized the potential of that market,” Enriquez revealed.

As a result of these first incursions, an alliance with TV Tokyo arose: “We had several meetings and from there came a very good participation with TV Tokyo, with whom we have 150 episodes dubbed in English of a very important anime series, which is coming out in July. We did the dubbing and subtitling from Japanese to English”.

English animation dubbing has become one of The Macias Group’s strongest areas. “Besides TV Tokyo, we’ve done a lot of other things. We have also translated and dubbed content from Italian and Dutch into English. There are a lot of European and Asian markets, but the idea now is to go to Korea and see what we can find. There is a lot of Korean anime, Chinese anime, and so on,” he commented.

Restructuring

“We are in a year of restructuring, consolidating all our companies into The Macias Group. We still call it La Fábrica, but everything is under the same umbrella, in a single legal entity,” explained Enriquez, stressing that this integration seeks to optimize processes and strengthen the company’s global identity.

With active operations in three key languages, The Macias Group maintains its production structure in different territories. “We continue to dub into English in Miami, Spanish in Mexico, and Portuguese in Brazil,” said the executive.

Alejandro Vásquez-Vela, formerly of MVS, has joined the team and is helping us in markets as a sales consultant, due to his extensive experience.

In terms of talent, Miami is positioned as a growing hotbed. “The talent in Miami is growing a lot. They are applying for very good roles. When we did Detective Conan, we were asked to keep the talent from Los Angeles, but we are aiming for Miami talent to continue to grow,” Enriquez said.

Quality, without compromise, is one of the company’s priorities: “Many clients are price sensitive, but they don’t want to sacrifice quality, and that’s where we come in. We are focusing on our quality, we want to maintain the standards, and that’s why we do the blends in Mexico.”

During the LA Screenings, The Macias Group team is looking to strengthen key relationships. “We want to connect with our clients here in Los Angeles, such as Paramount, TUBI, and others,” he said.

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Film Dub is committed to flexibility in the face of new formats and markets, such as India and South Arabia, where they believe the next surprise for the audiovisual world will come from.

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Film Dub, one of the main Chilean dubbing and distribution companies, has had a strong start to 2025. This year’s biggest challenges are adaptation to vertical formats and understanding of new expanding markets, such as the Asian market, and specifically K-content.

Cristina Littin Menz, CEO of the Chilean company Film Dub, said during her visit to LA Screenings that the year began very well. “With different challenges, such as vertical formats. Understanding new markets, such as the Asian market, burst brutally for us. That’s where we are,” she said.

According to Littin, facing vertical content has led them to develop a much larger work chain and a more extensive production chain. “The work is the same, but the type of delivery is different. Because you have to do the whole process in different formats.”

The company has had to grow a lot internally to meet market dynamics. “We have had to take on other areas that we didn’t touch so much before, such as the post-production areas,” she said.

After 2024, which Littin describes as a “strange year,” the company has had to adapt to a new reality of workflows and quantities of content, especially considering its dual role as dubbers and distributors. “We had to accommodate a new reality and quantities of content. We have to adapt to the new workflow.”

Humanizing content

Film Dub has taken a clear and ethical stance on using artificial intelligence in its work. “As a matter of protocol and commitment to our talent, AI is not used in our voice processes and is signed into our contracts unless the client requests that service,” Littin said.

The executive acknowledges that AI can be useful for specific tasks, but stresses that the heart of the work is still human: “In review and research processes, yes, we can use AI, but in general, we can’t use it much so far. The process is absolutely human, even when the material we receive is not. That is where we add value,” he said.

The boom in Asia

Cristina Littin focuses especially on the growth of the Asian market, which is characterized by the heavy weight of Korean content and the proliferation of mobile apps that work with vertical content.

“There is a clear trend: the Korean thing that used to be anime, today is conventional drama. And the other thing is the number of apps with vertical formats, mostly Asian developers, who buy content in different parts of the world,” she said.

With his eyes set on an industry that is changing rapidly, Littin focuses on maintaining the ability to adapt as a competitive advantage: “I hope that we continue to grow in the different formats that appear, that we have the flexibility to adapt to what the client asks of us. We would like to have more presence in the Asian market, both in India and South Arabia, which are the territories where we believe the next surprise for the audiovisual world will come,” she concluded.

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