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21-02-2025
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Mexico Marks First Blockbuster of the Year With Wedding Rom-Com ‘Mesa de Regalos' From the Mediapro Studio and Pampa Films
Mexico has had its first – and hopefully not its last – blockbuster of the year with wedding romcom 'Mesa de Regalos' (roughly translated to Wedding Gift Table or Wedding Registry) with more than 1.7 million admissions, far surpassing other Mexican titles this year by over a million. Produced by Spain's The Mediapro Studio and Buenos Aires-based Pampa Films, its box office success is welcome news for Mexico's film industry, which continues to see a slump in post-pandemic theatrical admissions, despite some gains. More from Variety Baseball Strikes Out at ESPN: Sports Giant to End TV Rights Deal With MLB After Current Season Disney-Fubo Deal Raises Antitrust Concerns, Senator Says (EXCLUSIVE) Disney Hires Paramount's Daria Cercek to Lead Film Studio's Live-Action Division According to the latest report from Canacine, the Mexican Film Industry's Chamber of Commerce, theatrical admissions grew 33% in 2023 compared to the previous year but still lagged 32.30% behind its pre-Covid benchmark of 2019. The phenomenon is worldwide given the inexorable rise of streaming platforms, changing consumer habits and other factors. Ranking second after 'Captain America Brave New World' (posting $6.5 million) in the week of Feb. 10-16, 'Mesa de Regalos' ($5.8m) is still light years behind the number one all-time box hit in Mexico, Eugenio Derbez's 2013 hit 'Instructions Not Included' ('No se aceptan devoluciones'), which clocked 15.2 million admissions. Directed by Noé Santillán-López ('Infelices para siempre,' 'Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica') it stars Cassandra Sánchez-Navarro and José Eduardo Derbez, and has continued to lure more auds since its Jan. 16 theatrical release by Disney. 'Admissions grew the second week which likely means that word of mouth has driven its box office success,' said Cabe Bossi of Pampa Films. 'We can also attribute the marketing machinery of Disney, which pulled out all the stops to promote our film,' said Pampa Films partner, Pol Bossi. 'They always thought in Mexico that wedding-themed movies were past their prime but 'Mesa de Regalos' disproved it, thanks to its great script and cast as well as timing as Mexican audiences like going to the movies during the first part of the year,' said Catalina Porto, executive producer and head of The Mediapro Studio Colombia & Mexico. Penned by Juan Carlos Aparicio, Mateo Stivelberg and Daniela Richer, the romcom follows Antonia (Sánchez-Navarro) and Nicolás (Derbez), two inseparable friends who, after watching their peers achieve emotional and professional stability, feel stuck in their own lives. After attending countless weddings, they hatch a clever (and slightly outrageous) plan: to get married. However, their union is a strategic move to pretend to be a loving couple, throw an extravagant wedding and take advantage of the gift registry to fulfill their dreams. But as they navigate the charade, not everyone buys into their relationship, and amidst growing doubts and appearances, unexpected feelings begin to surface, threatening to derail their well-laid plans. 'Our challenge was to make a film that would have universal appeal. The script began in Colombia in collaboration with Pampa Films in Argentina where post production took place and was shot in Mexico with Mexican talent,' Porto told Variety, who added that social media posts have been overwhelmingly positive, including for its soundtrack. Disney plans to stream the movie across Latin America on Disney+. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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21-02-2025
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Mexico Marks First Blockbuster of the Year With Wedding Rom-Com ‘Mesa de Regalos' From the Mediapro Studio and Pampa Films
Mexico has had its first – and hopefully not its last – blockbuster of the year with wedding romcom 'Mesa de Regalos' (roughly translated to Wedding Gift Table or Wedding Registry) with more than 1.7 million admissions, far surpassing other Mexican titles this year by over a million. Produced by Spain's The Mediapro Studio and Buenos Aires-based Pampa Films, its box office success is welcome news for Mexico's film industry, which continues to see a slump in post-pandemic theatrical admissions, despite some gains. More from Variety Baseball Strikes Out at ESPN: Sports Giant to End TV Rights Deal With MLB After Current Season Disney-Fubo Deal Raises Antitrust Concerns, Senator Says (EXCLUSIVE) Disney Hires Paramount's Daria Cercek to Lead Film Studio's Live-Action Division According to the latest report from Canacine, the Mexican Film Industry's Chamber of Commerce, theatrical admissions grew 33% in 2023 compared to the previous year but still lagged 32.30% behind its pre-Covid benchmark of 2019. The phenomenon is worldwide given the inexorable rise of streaming platforms, changing consumer habits and other factors. Ranking second after 'Captain America Brave New World' (posting $6.5 million) in the week of Feb. 10-16, 'Mesa de Regalos' ($5.8m) is still light years behind the number one all-time box hit in Mexico, Eugenio Derbez's 2013 hit 'Instructions Not Included' ('No se aceptan devoluciones'), which clocked 15.2 million admissions. Directed by Noé Santillán-López ('Infelices para siempre,' 'Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica') it stars Cassandra Sánchez-Navarro and José Eduardo Derbez, and has continued to lure more auds since its Jan. 16 theatrical release by Disney. 'Admissions grew the second week which likely means that word of mouth has driven its box office success,' said Cabe Bossi of Pampa Films. 'We can also attribute the marketing machinery of Disney, which pulled out all the stops to promote our film,' said Pampa Films partner, Pol Bossi. 'They always thought in Mexico that wedding-themed movies were past their prime but 'Mesa de Regalos' disproved it, thanks to its great script and cast as well as timing as Mexican audiences like going to the movies during the first part of the year,' said Catalina Porto, executive producer and head of The Mediapro Studio Colombia & Mexico. Penned by Juan Carlos Aparicio, Mateo Stivelberg and Daniela Richer, the romcom follows Antonia (Sánchez-Navarro) and Nicolás (Derbez), two inseparable friends who, after watching their peers achieve emotional and professional stability, feel stuck in their own lives. After attending countless weddings, they hatch a clever (and slightly outrageous) plan: to get married. However, their union is a strategic move to pretend to be a loving couple, throw an extravagant wedding and take advantage of the gift registry to fulfill their dreams. But as they navigate the charade, not everyone buys into their relationship, and amidst growing doubts and appearances, unexpected feelings begin to surface, threatening to derail their well-laid plans. 'Our challenge was to make a film that would have universal appeal. The script began in Colombia in collaboration with Pampa Films in Argentina where post production took place and was shot in Mexico with Mexican talent,' Porto told Variety, who added that social media posts have been overwhelmingly positive, including for its soundtrack. Disney plans to stream the movie across Latin America on Disney+. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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21-02-2025
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Baseball Strikes Out at ESPN: Sports Giant to End TV Rights Deal With MLB After Current Season
Disney's ESPN and Major League Baseball are breaking up after nearly 40 years together, a sign of how even the most durable content relationships have come under scrutiny in the streaming era, with sports rights increasing exponentially and entertainment conglomerates left to figure out how to pay the bill. 'We are grateful for our longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball and proud of how ESPN's coverage super-serves fans,' ESPN said in a statement Thursday evening. 'In making this decision, we applied the same discipline and fiscal responsibility that has built ESPN's industry-leading live events portfolio as we continue to grow our audience across linear, digital and social platforms. As we have been throughout the process, we remain open to exploring new ways to serve MLB fans across our platforms beyond 2025.' More from Variety NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Final 2025: How To Watch USA vs. Canada Online Without Cable Disney-Fubo Deal Raises Antitrust Concerns, Senator Says (EXCLUSIVE) Disney Hires Paramount's Daria Cercek to Lead Film Studio's Live-Action Division ESPN and MLB were in the midst of a seven-year deal that started in 2022. But the two sides allowed for an 'opt-out' clause in 2025, with either side able to break the pact under certain conditions — a necessary condition, perhaps, in an era when more media companies are eager to snatch up sports rights for their streaming services. At a time when viewers can pick and choose content at a whim, sports remains one of the few formats extant that can draw the large simultaneous audiences that advertisers crave. More to come…. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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19-02-2025
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Daria Cercek Exits Paramount to Head Disney Live Action Theatrical
Daria Cercek is exiting her post at Paramount Pictures to head Disney's Live Action Theatrical division. She will report to David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action features and 20th Century Studios. In the role, she will oversee Disney's live-action theatrical slate. She joins the company after serving as the co-president of Motion Picture Group at Paramount Pictures with Mike Ireland since 2021. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Win or Lose' Review: Pixar's Disney+ Series Should Have Been a Home Run Stoney Clover Lane's Disney Princess Collection Is Going Fast - Grab These Styles Before It's Too Late 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Streaming: How to Watch the 2024 Prequel at Home Cercek has plenty of experience managing a theatrical slate of big-budgeted productions, after overseeing titles like Gladiator II and the Mission: Impossible movies during her Paramount tenure. Along with the studio's most recent release, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, other titles include box office successes Scream VI and The Lost City. Cercek, a Brown University graduate, previously held posts at New Line and 20th Century. She exits Paramount as Paramount Global is anticipating the imminent close of the merger with Skydance. Said Cercek, 'Disney has long set the standard for timeless storytelling, bringing to life some of the most beloved characters and stories that have captivated generations of audiences around the world. Like so many, I grew up inspired by the magic of Disney, so it is a true privilege to join Alan Bergman, David, and this incredible team. I look forward to working alongside them, and today's most visionary filmmakers, to build on the studio's extraordinary legacy.' Disney's live-action theatrical slate is largely made up of live-action versions of the studio's classic animations. Upcoming releases include Snow White and Lilo & Stitch. 'Daria's unique creative talent, passion for storytelling and deep experience working with world class filmmakers fits perfectly with Disney's mission to create unforgettable cinematic experiences that will stand the test of time,' said Greenbaum. 'I am thrilled to welcome her to the team and look forward to the incredible contributions she will undoubtedly make.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time Dinosaurs, Zombies and More 'Wicked': The Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 From 'A Complete Unknown' to 'Selena' to 'Ray': 33 Notable Music Biopics
