Atresmedia is expanding its catalogue of entertainment formats at Mipcom in Cannes, the premier market for global content. Reports from Audiovisual 451 indicate that the group has secured the rights to produce a Spanish adaptation of a widely popular Fox-originated musical format known as Beat My Mini-Mes. The new version is slated to air on Antena 3, serving as a local reboot that preserves the core concept while tailoring it to Spanish audiences. [Citation: Audiovisual 451]
In this show a slate of successful artists competes on a large set, with performances complemented by child participants dressed to resemble the stars they admire. After several rounds, the youngest performers take on leadership roles within their teams, steering the competition toward a nighttime prize. The format blends live performance with playful, age-appropriate elements that appeal to family audiences and fans of music reality competitions. [Citation: Production notes]
The rights acquisition signals Atresmedia’s broader strategy to bring high-energy formats to Spain while leveraging international formats that resonate with local viewers. The company is also negotiating a separate deal to bring an adaptation of the global program under a different banner to TF1. The French edition will be titled Dream Team La Relève Des Stars, with planning already underway before the French adaptation is broadcast. [Citation: Market briefings]
Additionally, Atresmedia has confirmed that Alberto Chicote will host a national version of Restaurant Battle, the Spanish-language adaptation of a widely acclaimed format originally devised for Jocs de cartes. The program, celebrated for its culinary competition and high-stakes kitchen drama, recently earned the Ondas Award for best program aired on a non-national network in the previous year. [Citation: Award records]
Produced by Zeppelin, known for shows such as Big Brother, All Against 1, and El Puente, Restaurant Battle has been positioned as one of laSexta’s upcoming features. The network has not yet announced a premiere date, but production is moving forward as the format is refined for domestic audiences. [Citation: Production slate]
In this format, four restaurants from the same region or offering similar cuisine styles face off weekly. The owners themselves act as the jury members, evaluating the contestants and sharing insights about hospitality, technique, and presentation. A presenter holds a decisive vote, adding suspense and momentum to every round as chefs compete to claim the title of top establishment. The structure emphasizes regional flavors, culinary storytelling, and the social dynamics of running a busy kitchen, with the audience invited to judge through their reactions and engagement. [Citation: Format overview]