From Maya the Bee to Russell Crowe: DeAPlaneta’s 25th Anniversary Party Was an Entertainment Powerhouse
What do you get when you mix glitz, storytelling legends, animated icons, and a splash of nostalgia? A night to remember — and that’s exactly what DeAPlaneta Entertainment delivered as it blew out 25 candles on its entertainment cake in Madrid.
In a dazzling gala at the Real Teatro de Retiro, DeAPlaneta Entertainment marked its 25th anniversary in true cinematic style. Attended by top-tier execs, actors, media partners, and a guest list worthy of the red carpet, this wasn’t just a party — it was a masterclass in how to celebrate a quarter-century of storytelling magic.
From Oscar-winning tearjerkers like The Pianist and The King’s Speech to recent hits like Civil War, Longlegs, and Conclave, DeAPlaneta has proven time and again that it knows how to make a story stick. With more than 1,500 episodes of children’s content dubbed in over 30 languages — including global hits like Miraculous Ladybug, Milo, and timeless classics like Maya the Bee — the company has cemented its place as a family favorite.
“Entertainment Is in Our DNA”
CEO Ignacio Segura de Lassaletta kicked off the night with a heartfelt toast to the team’s passion for universal storytelling. “In these 25 years, we’ve always stood by our audience, crafting powerful stories that resonate across generations,” he said. The company’s core values of quality, innovation, and accessibility echoed throughout the evening, reminding everyone why DeAPlaneta remains a force in both traditional and emerging media.
With a bold pivot towards fiction production, video games, and FAST TV platforms, the company isn’t just resting on its laurels — it’s evolving. According to Segura de Lassaletta, this new phase is about “growth, reinvention, and doing what we truly love — telling stories that move hearts.”
Animated Icons and A-List Sneak Peeks
Hosted by the ever-charming journalist Matías Prats Chacón, the event took a whimsical turn with surprise appearances from some of the brand’s most beloved characters — Milo, Ladybug, and even Jigsaw made cameos that had the audience both laughing and reminiscing.
Diego Ibáñez Belaustegui, Chief Brand Officer of DeAPlaneta Kids & Family, celebrated Maya the Bee’s golden anniversary, marking 50 years of buzzing into the hearts of families everywhere. He also highlighted the success of Milo, now flying into its third season, and teased upcoming projects like the adaptation of Magic Lilly and the Wonderpals transmedia universe — which merges NFTs, storytelling, and kid-centric adventures, arriving in 2026.
Coming Soon to a Screen Near You
And if that wasn’t enough to get audiences buzzing, Yolanda del Val, Director of DeAPlaneta Fiction, dropped a trailer-load of future hits. From Liam Neeson’s action-packed Cold Storage and the aquatic thriller Deep Water, to the prestige drama Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon — DeAPlaneta is clearly doubling down on high-octane content.
Looking ahead to 2026, she revealed even more cinematic gold: Guy Ritchie’s Wife & Dog with a power-cast led by Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike, a new Jason Statham actioner Mutiny, and The Wizard of the Kremlin, which sees Jude Law take on the role of Vladimir Putin under the direction of Olivier Assayas. Yes, you read that right.
🥂 Here’s to the Next 25
The evening wrapped with the entire DeAPlaneta team on stage, raising their glasses to a bright future built on stories that not only entertain but inspire. “Because the most important thing,” Segura de Lassaletta said, “are the stories we share. The ones that move us, that unite us, that invite us to dream.”
From Oscar contenders to animated classics and future-forward formats, DeAPlaneta isn’t just celebrating its past — it’s scripting a bold, beautiful future. And if this gala was any indication, the next 25 years are going to be one heck of a ride.
