Upfront Day 2: Galavisión Unveils Programming Line-up 2002-2003.

Univision Communications Inc. unveiled Galavisión Network’s 2002-2003 schedule of original, first-run Spanish-language programming, including talk, variety and live news shows as well as extensive sports coverage, including Mexican league soccer, to advertisers. Galavisión’s celebrity television personalities were in attendance to help celebrate the new season, including Adela Micha, host of Galavisión’s new live news program “Visión AM,” Gloria Calzada and Alfredo Adame, hosts of highly acclaimed live talk and variety magazine show “Hoy,” and Lucy Pereda, host of home improvement show, “En Casa de Lucy.”

“On April 29th, we introduced the first phase of an expanded lineup of exclusive, first-run Spanish-language programming on Galavisión as part of a strategy to take a more coordinated approach to programming all three of our networks,” said Ray Rodriguez, President and Chief Operating Officer, Univision Television Networks. “The new lineup of enhanced general-interest programming adds alternative formats that complement the Univision and TeleFutura Networks’ schedules. Since the programming change, the new lineup has already expanded Galavisión’s lead as the #1 Spanish-language cable network among Hispanics of all ages with significant viewership increases among Adults 18-49, while allowing Galavisión to maintain its very youthful median age of 31.”

Galavisión’s new lineup will build upon the already successful programming changes implemented in April 2002, which have tremendously increased the network’s viewership:

— “Primero Noticias,” Galavisión’s new live morning news program, has already drawn 100% more Adult 18-49 viewers since its debut.

— “Hoy,” Galavisión’s new daytime talk and variety show, increased viewership 150% among Women 18-49, drawing almost three times as many viewers as the network had previously drawn in that time period.

— Galavisión’s new live daily afternoon news program “Noticiero Con Lolita Ayala,” delivered five times as many Men 18-49, representing a 475% viewership increase compared to previous programming.

— Since its debut, “Noticiero Con Lolita Ayala” delivered more Hispanic Women 18-49 than the general market cable news networks delivered among all U.S. Women 18-49: 33% more women than CNN, 33% more than MSNBC and 355% more than CNBC, during that time period.

“With the Hispanic population growing at six times the rate of the general population, corporate America has begun to recognize the need to change marketing and advertising strategies to successfully reach the Hispanic community,” said Tracey Rivera, National Sales Director, Galavisión. “With Galavisión’s expanded programming lineup, the Univision Network’s continued success and the addition of the TeleFutura Network, as well as the outstanding achievements of the Univision Music Group and Univision Online, we are ideally positioned to offer advertisers unique cross-platform opportunities to directly target the underserved U.S. Hispanic community.”

PROGRAMMING
“The Network’s 2002-2003 schedule will further capitalize on the success of Galavisión’s most popular franchise – Mexican League soccer – with the return of Galavisión’s popular sports programming,” said Margarita Black, Vice President, Programming and Promotion, Galavisión. “With Univision Communication’s unique understanding of the preferences of the U.S. Hispanic audience, and Galavisión’s lineup of sports, comedies and innovative talk and variety shows counter-programming the Univision and TeleFutura Networks, we expect this upcoming year to be a tremendous success.”

Galavisión’s 2002-2003 programming schedule will include the following (all times below are Eastern Daylight Time):

MEXICAN LEAGUE SOCCER
During the 2002-2003 programming season, Galavisión will broadcast more First Division Mexican League soccer than any other U.S. network, during its primetime and weekend lineup, covering approximately 150 live, action-packed, regular and playoff matches taking place throughout the year. During the most recent February 2002 sweeps, Galavisión delivered four times more Hispanic men than general market sports leader ESPN delivered with its U.S.A. soccer coverage.

WEEKDAY MORNINGS
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. “Primero Noticias”
Weekday mornings begin with “Primero Noticias,” a live morning news program featuring international and Latin American news, sports re-caps, finance and political discussions that keep audiences informed about recent events.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Hoy”
“Hoy,” a live talk and variety program, features celebrity guests, general interest sports, health, cooking, beauty and special series, and is hosted by the well-known Gloria Calzada and Alfredo Adame.

WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. “Dr. Cándido Peréz”
Afternoons on Galavisión begin with the popular sitcom “Dr. Cándido Peréz,” which keeps audiences amused with hilarious comical situations.

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Anabel”
The returning comedy show “Anabel,” will once again win the hearts of television viewers with outrageously funny interpretations in dozens of hilarious comedy skits.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Vida TV”
Following “Anabel” is “Vida TV,” hosted by Galilea Montijo and Hector Sandarti. “Vida TV” is a dynamic, live variety favorite featuring contests, games and exciting audience participation.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. “Noticiero Con Lolita Ayala”
“Noticiero Con Lolita Ayala,” which airs during “Vida TV,” covers the most important news on a daily basis from this world-known news personality.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m “Club 4 TV”
Starting in mid-June, viewers will experience family entertainment with the new light-hearted variety show “Club 4 TV,” which will cover a wide variety of topics including entertainment, gossip, beauty tips, cooking and fashion, and will be hosted by Verónica Macías and Juan José Peña.

WEEKDAY EVENINGS
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Por Usted”
Evenings on Galavisión are stronger than ever, starting with “Por Usted,” a hard-hitting newsmagazine show.

Monday 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “La Jugada”
“La Jugada,” a returning favorite sports highlights program, provides audiences with analyses and rundowns of all the best in sports, including soccer games, the best goals of the week and the best plays in soccer and baseball.

Wednesday 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “Fútbol A Fondo”
“Fútbol A Fondo,” explores the world of Mexican soccer with interviews, current highlights and classic game footage.

10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. “Visión AM”
Galavisión continues its popular evening lineup with the live news program “Visión AM.” Hosted by Adela Micha, “Vision AM” covers the day’s most important international and financial news as well as weather and sports.

11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. “Noticiero Con: Joaquin López Doriga”
Anchoring weekday evenings on Galavisión is the live news program “Noticiero Con: Joaquin López Doriga,” featuring the most up-to-the-minute news from Mexico, Latin America and around the world.

Tuesday 9:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. “Furcio”
Returning to Galavisión’s evening comedy lineup is “Furcio,” which continues to entertain audiences with bloopers from favorite television programs.

Tuesday 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “Y Sin Embargo Se Mueve”
“Y Sin Embargo Se Mueve” also returns, featuring viewer’s favorite comedy sketches.

Thursday 9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. “Radio Pirata”
Thursdays on Galavisión are filled with laughter, with “Radio Pirata,” the hilarious comedy about the employees of a Miami-based radio station and their amusing and sometimes problematic situations.

Thursday 9:30 – 10:00 p.m. “Casos y Cosas de Casa”
The popular sitcom “Casos y Cosas de Casa” also returns, featuring the life of a recently married couple.

WEEKENDS
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Galamiguitos”
Weekends on Galavisión are about fun and sports, featuring an expanded Saturday and Sunday version of the popular children’s block, “Galamiguitos,” including “Mi Casita,” which follows the adventures of the kindergartner, Lulu and her teddy bear friend, as well as the return of “Humphrey,” the big lovable bear and his friend Iyari.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Zona Abierta”
“Zona Abierta” also returns, featuring thought-provoking debates on current issues every week.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. “En Casa de Lucy”
Returning to the Saturday and Sunday lineup is “En Casa de Lucy” with its beloved host, Lucy Pereda, who entertains viewers as she educates and inspires them with creative and innovative ideas for home and self-improvement.

Galavisión’s weekend sports lineup features more action than ever, including returning favorites:

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Lucha Libre”
“Lucha Libre,” showcases the best wrestling matches in Mexico for its devoted viewers.

5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. “Boxeo en Esta Esquina”
“Boxeo en Esta Esquina” highlights the best boxing matches from different locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, showcasing the best fighters in association with Top Rank Boxing.

Returning weekend comedy favorites include:

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “El Balcón de Verónica”
Featuring host Verónica Macías, “El Balcón de Verónica” continues to delight audience with comical situations.

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “Cheverísimo”
The popular comic variety program with a twist returns, featuring a troupe of performers in a series of weekly sketches that brings zany characters to life.

10:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. “Con Ganas”
Also returning for another season is “Con Ganas,” Galavisión’s popular standup comedy show hosted by Mexican comedian Polo Polo.

11:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. “No Te Equivoques”
“No Te Equivoques” entertains audiences with daring stunts and outrageous pranks.

For information at http://www.galavision.com