Pappas Telecasting Companies announced that it has terminated its affiliation agreements with the Azteca America Network in all markets. The stations and Designated Market Areas (DMAs) affected are KAZH-TV (Houston), KTNC-TV (San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose and Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto), KAZR-CA (Reno), KAZO-LP (Omaha), and KAZJ-LP/KAZS-LP (Sioux City, Iowa). As of June 30, 2007, Azteca America programming will cease on these stations.
Television
¡Univision Sold!
Univision Communications Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by Broadcasting Media Partners Inc. (“BMP”), an investor group including Madison Dearborn Partners, Providence Equity Partners, TPG, Thomas H. Lee Partners, and Saban Capital Group, for $36.25 per share in cash. The transaction was originally announced on June 27, 2006.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences goes to court to stop ‘Emmys en Español’.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Los Angeles) is challenging the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in court to stop presenting Emmy Awards to Spanish-Language Television and Broadband Producers.
Detectives, Brothers & Co. at Mega TV.
WSBS-Mega TV Channel 22 announced the launch of its newest comedy series, “Detectives, Brothers & Co.,” a ratings juggernaut from Argentina, starring Rodrigo de la Serna and Rodrigo Noya, and directed by Damián Szifrón.
