Spanish TV Success and El Clasico Broadcasts Highlight Movistar Plus
The major Spanish pay-TV operator gains attention through award-winning national television series and live sports coverage.
Movistar Plus, a prominent Spanish pay-TV and SVOD operator, has captured attention across the entertainment and sports sectors through recent industry accolades and major live broadcasting rights. The platform continues to solidify its role as a key player in European television production and sports distribution.
In the television sphere, Movistar Plus was prominently featured at Barcelona's Serielizados festival, where several of its projects and collaborative efforts received high praise. Notably, the Spanish crime series "Killing a Bear," produced by the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers' Kubik Films in collaboration with Arte France and backed by Movistar Plus, is scheduled to premiere in Spain on December 1. The innovative drama puts a unique spin on the crime genre by centering the narrative on a bear as the victim.
Additionally, acclaimed Spanish actress Carmen Machi earned a best actress nomination at the festival for her performance as tax inspector Sara Santano in the second season of "Celeste," a Movistar Plus and 100 Balas production. The world premiere of the new season debuted at the festival, building on the platform's reputation for supporting sharp, observant local comedy and drama.
Beyond original programming and festival success, Movistar Plus plays an essential role in live sports broadcasting in Spain. The platform serves as one of the designated official broadcasters for high-profile football events, including La Liga matches.
The network is listed among the primary viewing options for fans wishing to watch live coverage of the historic El Clasico matchup between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Alongside other providers like DAZN Spain and La Liga TV Bar HD, Movistar Plus provides local access to the high-stakes encounter.
As both a commissioner of ambitious television content and a distributor of premier sporting events, Movistar Plus remains central to the contemporary media landscape in Spain. Its ongoing investments in original series and major sports rights continue to draw engagement from both domestic audiences and international industry observers.