Time Warner Cable & Univision Communications announce new distribution agreement

Time Warner Cable and Univision Communications Inc. announced a multi-year, multi-platform agreement to deliver even more Univision content to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks subscribers.
 
The agreement, which comes well in advance of the expiration of the parties’ existing agreement, will bring a comprehensive selection of Hispanic networks and content to Time Warner Cable customers, including Univision’s new networks: Univision Deportes, Univision tlNovelas and FOROtv. Time Warner Cable will also distribute El Rey Network.  This multiplatform deal will provide Time Warner Cable’s customers access to content for digital platforms and VOD, which includes additional “TV Everywhere” content for TWC TV’s out-of-home platforms and authenticated access to Univision’s UVideos and Univision Deportes digital properties.
 
The expanded partnership also includes renewed distribution rights for Univision’s flagship broadcast and cable networks – Univision Network, UniMás, Galavisión, De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Distrito Comedia. In addition, Time Warner Cable and Univision’s Television Group have reached a first-of-its-kind local news partnership to better serve Hispanic audiences in Los Angeles, New York and other shared markets.
 
“We were delighted to be able to work out our early renewal and expand our business relationship with Univision,” said Melinda Witmer, Executive Vice President, Chief Video and Content Officer for Time Warner Cable. “Our comprehensive agreement expands the number of ways our Hispanic subscribers can enjoy their favorite entertainment, news, sports and telenovelas. We also look forward to the launch of El Rey; after talking with Robert and his creative team for more than a year, we’re convinced that this new network will provide our customers with a unique experience.”
 
“This agreement further demonstrates Time Warner Cable’s strong commitment to providing Hispanic audiences with the content they love most,” said Tonia O’Connor, President, Content Distribution and Corporate Business Development, Univision Communications Inc. “Hispanics represent a significant growth opportunity for distributors and our goal in this highly competitive environment is to build long-term partnerships, that tap into the power of our brand, deliver top quality programming and leverage our exhaustive range of multi-platform offerings.”