Television

Telemundo Communications Group renewed its commitment to original content with an increased investment in its programming and marketing initiatives for the upcoming 2011-2012 season.

ESPN Deportes enters the 2011-2012 Upfront Season with a series of innovative programming, focusing on original content, including its first original scripted series, the launch of ESPN Deportes’ first local Spanish-language site, reinforcing its commitment to reaching sports fans through multimedia platforms; and the acquisition of marquee soccer programming.

Fox Hispanic Media (FHM) unveiled original programming and an array of exciting developments during an Upfront event this afternoon at the famed New York Public Library.

Azteca America which premieres in both Mexico and the United States this Tuesday, May 24 at 7 pm/6 C, marks the return of international telenovela actress Edith González who is joined by leading man Mauricio Islas and a phenomenal supporting cast.

Last night, NYC was a-buzz about what Industry insiders speculate is a great opportunity for Telemundo.

THE STORM THAT SWEPT MEXICO is a two-hour PBS special that tells the epic story of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, the first major political and social revolution of the 20th century.

Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más announces the premiere of “MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte & Friends” on Sunday, May 22nd at 8:00pm ET. Taped at the Hollywood Palladium earlier this year, the legends of Regional Mexican music took the stage for a larger-than-life performance alongside superstars Juanes, Residente of Calle 13, Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine/One Day as a Lion), Paulina Rubio, Diego Torres, and Andres Calamaro.

Telemundo announced the premiere of “Mi Corazón Insiste en Lola Volcán”, a passionate love story starring Jencarlos Canela, Carmen Villalobos and Ana Layevska, with a special appearance by Angélica María. Starting Monday, May 23 at 8pm/7c, viewers will enjoy this fascinating original Telemundo production filmed in high definition.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced that on May 2, 2011, it entered into an agreement to acquire KTBU-TV (Digital 42;Virtual Channel 55) and other television assets serving the Houston market from U.S. Farm & Ranch Supply Company, Inc. and

Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network, Inc. (HITN), announced the premiere of two original R. Paniagua, Inc. (RPI) productions in New York and the surrounding area. The television shows are sponsored by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism to bring more culturally relevant television to the growing Latino and Dominican population in the tri-state area.

Discovery US Hispanic, the home to Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia, unveiled its 2011/2012 upfront theme – “Beyond.” Powered by Discovery Communications, Discovery US Hispanic offers advertisers the opportunity to “go beyond” and leverage the company’s unmatched ability to create content-driven ideas and synergies that transcend language barriers, travel across technology platforms and deliver a wide range of Hispanic audiences.

Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más hits the road for a multi-city Upfront tour to unveil the brand’s new portfolio of 360° content that continues to deliver on the network’s ‘MTV, Music and More’ maxims.