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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The distributor announced an agreement to market and distribute events from Flex Fight Series, an MMA promotion based in New York.

Telefilms has announced a strategic agreement to acquire the commercialization and exhibition rights for Flex Fight Series (FFS), the New York-based Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion, in a move that reflects how distribution companies are increasingly diversifying their catalogs toward live content with high engagement potential.

The partnership includes the addition of at least 15 live MMA events per year broadcast from New York City, expanding Telefilms’ offering beyond film and traditional entertainment at a time when live sports continues to establish itself as one of the most valuable assets for streaming platforms and linear networks.

The agreement also underscores the growing interest among distributors in sports formats capable of attracting younger audiences, driving real-time consumption and generating social media interaction — three key factors in today’s battle for audience attention and subscriber retention.

“MMA continues to position itself as one of the fastest-growing sports globally, especially in markets such as Brazil and Mexico, where younger audiences have embraced it as one of their main sports consumption choices,” the company noted.

According to Tomás Darcyl and Ricardo Costianovsky, the appeal of Flex Fight Series lies in its combination of frequency, urban identity and audience appeal, elements that are particularly valuable today for OTT services and broadcasters prioritizing live programming and recurring content.

“We are looking for content that connects with new audiences and drives real-time interaction on social media. Flex Fight Series is pure action under an innovative concept and has an ideal positioning for Gen Z and Millennials,” the executives said.

Another strategic aspect of the agreement will be the inclusion of Latin fighters on every card, a decision aimed at strengthening the connection with Spanish-speaking audiences, considered one of the key drivers of global MMA consumption alongside the US market.

With this deal, Telefilms joins a growing trend within the audiovisual industry: the expansion of distribution and entertainment companies into the live sports business, fueled by the genre’s ability to sustain massive audiences, generate social conversation and offer events that are difficult to replicate in an on-demand environment.

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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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