Competing with its comedy series José Piedra, un tipo con mala suerte, one of only six selected from over 100 applicants for the event’s copro pitch, Scarpetta is preparing to make a strong impression in Miami.

Produced by Luis Cabrera and Ana Paula Carreira, from Miami

Described as “the first Latin feel-good comedy, where bad luck goes viral,” José Piedra, un tipo con mala suerte, from Scarpetta Media, is one of only six finalist projects competing this week at the Content Americas Copro Pitch.

Chosen from over a hundred proposals, Scarpetta is confident the series will shine this Tuesday at its presentation in Miami.

“We were selected from over 100 projects with this great comedy,” said Jonathan Wul, co-founder and CEO of Scarpetta Media, in an interview with ttvnews on the first day of the event.

“Written more than 15 years ago, it’s a comedy about second chances. For us, it’s a second chance to be able to show it here,” he explained. “We updated it, renewed it, and aimed it more at a US Hispanic and Mexican audience. Tomorrow we’ll present it to a jury of six people, and on Thursday we’ll know who the winner is.”

The series revolves around José Piedra, who was born in such an absurd accident that his family decided that “bad luck came with him.” Thirty-five years later, the phrase still defines his life: a father mired in an inexplicable depression, an aunt obsessed with viral rituals to cleanse her energy, and a long trail of lost jobs caused by setbacks that borders on the comically tragic.

In addition to José Piedra, Scarpetta continues working on other important projects. “Besides the series, we acquired the rights to Tangalanga to do a remake with two verticals,” the executive highlighted.

“One is digital, for the typical prank call, targeting a younger audience. And then there’s the unscripted, semi-scripted side, where his nephew finds his prank manual and does a revival.”

Dr. Tangalanga’s nephew seeks to bring back the legendary Dr. Tangalanga character, reinterpreted by a young actor who maintains his spirit, tone, and comedic intelligence. We’re not looking for an imitation, but a reincarnation: someone who can convey that essence in a new, modern, and viral context.

“And we’re also continuing with formats like Don’t Show Your Pants, for which we acquired the rights a year ago,” he concluded.

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The format captivated audiences and critics alike at Fresh TV Formats during MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes, France.

Scarpetta Media, the renowned international production company based in Buenos Aires and Miami, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Kansai TV, one of Japan’s leading television networks based in Osaka, to bring the hit format Don’t Show Your Pants to Latin America and the United States. The format captivated audiences and critics alike at Fresh TV Formats during MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes, France.

Through this agreement, Scarpetta Media secures exclusive rights for all of LATAM, including Brazil, as well as the entire USA territory, for this groundbreaking program that promises to revolutionize entertainment. Don’t Show Your Pants blends humor, suspense, and a unique concept that has already generated significant buzz in international markets and is poised to become one of the year’s biggest hits.

“We are thrilled with the agreement we have reached with Kansai TV to introduce this incredible format to our region. Its reception at MIPCOM was extraordinary, and we are confident it will resonate with audiences across Latin America and the Hispanic market in the United States,” stated Jonathan Wul and Hernan Salama of Scarpetta Media.

“We are excited to introduce this format to Latin America, a region full of diversity and opportunities. This is our first experience to introduce our format in the Latin American market, and we couldn’t be more pleased to do so alongside Scarpetta Media, a production company with tremendous growth potential and a creative vision that perfectly complements our content,” affirmed Atsushi Ikeda, the manager of Global Sales, Kansai TV.

Scarpetta Media is in advanced negotiations with major free-to-air television networks and leading streaming platforms in the region, paving the way for “Don’t Show Your Pants” to hit screens and captivate audiences across Latin America and the Hispanic market in the United States.

This agreement underscores Scarpetta Media’s commitment to innovation and quality entertainment, further solidifying its position as a bridge between top international content and audiences in the United States.

La entrada Scarpetta Media Brings Don’t Show Your Pants! to Latin America and the USA se publicó primero en TTV News.