Television

Univision Network announced its fall line-up, including the return of the wildly popular “¡Mira Quien Baila!” (Look Who’s Dancing!). In its third season on Sundays, “MQB” will air a three-hour premiere on September 9 from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT, followed by season three of entertainment magazine show “Sal y Pimienta” (Salt and Pepper) at 10 p.m starting on September 16. Univision will also broadcast 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifier matches, including Mexico vs. Costa Rica on September 11, and Mexico vs. El Salvador on October 16. Weekends on Univision will continue to be the home of exciting variety and reality entertainment including the 50th anniversary celebration of “Sabado Gigante” (Giant Saturday) on October 27.

Azteca America announces the premiere of the new reality show La Isla beginning this Monday, August 27 at 8:00 pm / 7:00 pm CDT hosted by Alejandro Lukini.

Univision Communications Inc. announced that Keith Turner has been named president of Advertising Sales and Marketing for Univision Communications, effective September 4, 2012.

MundoFox launched. The launch positions MundoFox as the newest player in the Hispanic media marketplace.

The summer of USA is getting “muy caliente” with the former Telemundo superstars guesting on two of the network’s most buzzed about and highest rated summer series, ROYAL PAINS and BURN NOTICE.

Sofia Vergara is probably the most recognizable Hispanic actress working in English-language television. She is one of the stars of “Modern Family,” among the highest-rated scripted shows on network television, and she has parlayed her celebrity into commercials for brands like Pepsi and Cover Girl.

CBS hoped to have a cross-cultural hit with “Rob,” starring Rob Schneider, right, but the show’s reliance on stereotypes was criticized by its intended audience.

Courtesy of New York Times