Mediaset Distribution arrives at MIPCOM 2025 with a rich mix of unscripted formats, scripted series, and a vibrant catalogue of iconic Italian films. The offerings reflect Mediaset’s dynamic production ecosystem and commitment to delivering high-quality, emotionally engaging, and globally appealing stories.
Mediaset’s unscripted formats bring heartfelt emotions, talent, and humour to the global stage. Among the highlight titles are: "Io Canto Family" (11x150'): Hosted by Michelle Hunziker, this family musical competition showcases the power of intergenerational harmony as relatives take the stage together to sing and share their stories. A spin-off of the successful "Io Canto Generation", the format blends music, family bonds, and celebrity coaching.
"Io Canto Generation" (6x150'): A triumphant return of the beloved format, now featuring young talents aged 10 to 15 performing under the mentorship of music industry icons. The mix of youth and legacy creates a show filled with inspiration and emotion.
"Io Canto Senior" (4x150'): Celebrating timeless talent, this version puts singers over 60 in the spotlight, with unforgettable performances judged by stars like Orietta Berti and Iva Zanicchi. A powerful tribute to the voice of experience.
"Back To School" (11x150'): A celebrity game show where stars revisit childhood education under the guidance of hilarious and sharp young “student-teachers.” Hosted by Nicola Savino and Federica Panicucci in different seasons, this feel-good format is perfect for family viewing. Adapted in Germany (2 seasons).
"Max Working" (4x110'): A unique reality series where comedian Max Angioni reinvents himself by taking on real jobs. Each episode ends with a live stand-up show, turning hard work into comic gold.
"Forum" ("Meet Me in Court"): A daytime institution in Italy with over 7,000 episodes, this courtroom show mixes real-life disputes with theatrical storytelling. A pillar of Italian television for over four decades, now ripe for international adaptation.
SCRIPTED DRAMA & COMEDY
Mediaset's scripted slate is driven by powerful characters and layered narratives. "Maria Corleone" (2 seasons, 8x100'): A woman torn between fashion and family, law and revenge. When tragedy strikes, Maria must choose between justice and blood. A gripping crime drama headlined by Rosa Diletta Rossi.
"I Fratelli Corsaro" ("The Corsaro Brothers") (4x100'): A smart procedural rooted in Palermo’s gritty reality. Two brothers – a journalist and a lawyer – solve crimes while uncovering secrets about their own family. Based on Salvo Toscano’s novels.
"Alex Bravo" (12x50'): Light crime with heart. Marco Bocci stars as a charming but disorganized cop with a killer instinct for solving cases – and ruining shirts. Blending police action with comedy and romance.
"Storia Di Una Famiglia Perbene" ("The Good Family") (2 seasons, 16x50'): A period family saga set in 1990s Bari. Maria De Santis rises as a community leader, fighting crime and social injustice, with love and redemption at the heart of her journey.
"Il Mammo" ("Mr. Mom") (60x30'): A cult Italian sitcom ready for revival. A widowed father takes on maternal duties with humor and chaos. Originally aired on Canale 5, already remade in Poland, and perfect for local adaptations.
FILM CATALOGUE
Mediaset Distribution also brings a comprehensive film catalogue featuring Italy’s best-loved stars and directors. Checco Zalone’s box-office hits like "Cado dalle Nubi", "Che Bella Giornata", "Sole a Catinelle", "Quo Vado?", "Tolo Tolo" and other major comedies such as "Immaturi & Immaturi – Il Viaggio" (Paolo Genovese) "Tutta Colpa di Freud" (Paolo Genovese); "I Soliti Idioti", "Amici Come Noi", "Benvenuti al Nord", "Italiano Medio".
Besides, Mediaset brings thriller and horror titles like Dario Argento Collection, including "La Sindrome di Stendhal", "Non ho sonno", "Il Cartaio", "Il Fantasma dell’Opera" and "The Last Fashion Show", "The Unknown Woman" as well as drama and biopics like "Baarìa, La Sconosciuta", "Call Me Francesco", "I Giorni dell’Abbandono", "Stanno Tutti Bene"; "Una Famiglia Perfetta" and "Concorrenza Sleale"