Business
Mediapro ‘definitively resolves’ financial uncertainties
Company has reached an agreement with its creditor funds to refinance its debt
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Production & Post
50 cameras to cover UEFA Europa League final
Mediapro will have 200 members of staff on site for the match, employing two OB units
Media Delivery
LaLiga match broadcast live via TikTok for first time in Spain
The game between Real Sociedad and Real Betis was broadcast for free in 9:16 video.
Live Production
Mediapro showcases 4K UHD HDR at Madrid Fashion Week
Mediapro deployed its latest OB truck, which has been customised to produce two 4K quality signals simultaneously, as well as ultra-high definition digital sound
Business
Searchlight, Invesco complete first step of possible Mediapro takeover
Companies have won approval to inject fresh capital into the beleaguered Spanish producer
Business
Searchlight, Invesco launch Mediapro takeover bid
Companies are offering a further investment of €150 million in order to take control
Business
Mediapro seeks €230 million bailout from Spanish government
Company is reportedly unable to meet payments on a €920 million loan it originally secured in 2018
Business
Broadcasters ‘won’t break current contracts for ESL’ says Mediapro boss
League has reportedly held talks with the likes of Disney, Facebook and Amazon
Live Production
New pitchside cameras take LaLiga fans closer to the action
The 35 mm sensor, mirrorless camera integrates a stabiliser support similar to that of steady-cam technology, providing a highly cinematic visual experience
Business
Mediapro, French League agree deal, Telefoot to close
Two parties are reported to have agreed a deal in the on-going broadcast rights payments row.
Business
Mediapro’s Telefoot on verge of shut down
A court is due to rule on the case between the French football league and Mediapro today.
Business
Mediapro launches court action against Canal Plus over football rights
Spanish broadcaster has accused Canal Plus of "abusive and unfair practises".
Business
Canal Plus ‘preparing €700 million Ligue 1 rescue package’
French broadcaster preparing bid in case on-going negotiations between Mediapro and the French football league fail.
Business
Mediapro places itself under court protection from creditors
Company wants to renegotiate the price of the broadcast rights to France's top football league.
Production & Post
Mediapro named host broadcaster for Champions League
Intends to use 25 cameras in the quarter final matches and 28 in the semi-finals, rising to 31 cameras for the final on 23rd...
Media Delivery
LaLiga and Mediapro expand social distance of league coverage for India
Companies have adopted new remote production techniques to maintain familiar programming for Indian subcontinent via Facebook Watch
Live Production
Eleven Sports, Mediapro team up for series of strategic projects
Collaboration has been driven by the impact of the coronavirus on the sports media industry.
Business
Mediapro secures €120 million to weather coronavirus storm
Includes €55 million from Deutsche Bank
Live Production
Mediapro employs AI to create personalised LaLiga highlights
AIProclips allows users to create custom highlights in near real-time
Business
Supponor, Mediapro extend licence for virtual advertising products
Includes provision for Mediapro to offer virtual services to other sports federations based in Spain
Business
Serie A postpones Mediapro deadline again
€1.3 billion per season deal to be reviewed by the league's 20 clubs
Business
Spanish football TV income “to exceed €2 billion”
Centralised sale of TV rights said to have stimulated competition
TVBEverywhere
Mediapro partners with YouTube for Pan American Games
Fans in 150 countries can now watch the action live from Lima
Business
Serie A sets deadline for Mediapro deal
€1.3 billion deal to be reviewed by the league’s 20 clubs
Business
Mediapro ‘offers Serie A €1.15 billion a year partnership’ to create new TV channel
Mediapro wants to create a dedicated TV channel to broadcast Serie A matches from 2021
Business
Mediapro acquires VR company Visyon
Companies previously collaborated on the world's first live VR telecast of a football match
Production & Post
Mediapro broadcasts 10 simultaneous La Liga matches
Deployed 1,000 staff and 10 mobile units
Business
Prisa ordered to pay Mediapro €51 million over football rights
Latest twist in the row known as 'The Football War'
Technology
LaLiga unveils latest round of technology innovations
Includes technology that predicts natural light conditions for matches, virtual reality, and a new virtual assistant
Content
Mediapro will launch 2022 World Cup channel
Broadcaster plans to air every game from the tournament
Business
Audiovisual and sports organisations are “deeply concerned” over EU’s Country of Origin principle
18 entertainment trade organisations issue joint statement
TVBEverywhere
Mediapro launches esports OTT platform U-Beat
Platform offers VoD and live content designed to be viewed on a range of mobile devices
Production & Post
Mediapro employs latest technology for El Clásico
Match coverage will include sound technology that tracks the ball and activates microphones
TVBEverywhere
Mediapro to launch esports-dedicated OTT platform
New channel will launch by the end of 2018
Business
La Liga sells rights for €3.14 billion
League has provisionally announced four of its eight packages
Content
Mediapro reveals plans for Ligue 1 channel
Company won the broadcast rights to the French league from Canal+