What appealed to USA Network about the telenovela format – in the form of upcoming drama Queen of the South – is what appeals to viewers of Spanish-language, action-oriented “super series” and the new category of bio-musicals on Telemundo: compelling heroes and stories that attract young, multicultural audiences. By: Kent Gibbons
Television
Novelas Rewrite the Rules
“La Semana de Terror” on Cinelatino
Cinelatino brings a monstrous lineup to home screens in its annual “Semana de Terror” (Week of Terror) with nightly spine-tingling films beginning Monday, October 26.
NBC UNIVERSO to premiere South Park
NBC UNIVERSO announced the premiere of South Park, the irreverent and unapologetic adult animated series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. South Park is the longest-running primetime scripted series in cable and is the first animated series to air on NBC UNIVERSO beginning Monday, October 26th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
‘Instructions Not Included’ to premiere Cinelatino
Instructions Not Included (“No Se Aceptan Devoluciones”) will premiere in on Cinelatino on Sunday, October 25, with back to back showings at 9pm ET/6pm PT & 11pm ET/8pm PT.
Drillich named President of Endemol Shine Latino
Endemol Shine Group announced plans to further increase its commitment to the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets with a new strategic focus across genres, including a renewed drive into scripted and digital video programming, starting in early 2016.
Eck named Chief Local Media Officer at Univision, Cuddihy steps down
Univision Communications, Inc. (UCI) named John W. Eck as Chief Local Media Officer, effective immediately.
NBC Universo to air “The Walking Dead” in Spanish
NBC UNIVERSO announced it has acquired from AMC the exclusive television rights to air the hit apocalyptic series “The Walking Dead” in Spanish in the United States.
Telemundo wins seven 2015 PromaxBDA Latin America Awards
Telemundo won seven awards at the 2015 PromaxBDA Latin America Awards on Thursday, October 15.
Univision to premiere LAnzate
Univision Network announced that its Los Angeles- produced entertainment show LAnzate, will premiere as a national program on Saturday, October 24, 2015.
Maybe Television ISN’T The New Television
There is a new book out by Michael Wolff called “Television is the New Television.” I have not read it yet, but have seen various reviews of it.
Discovery en Español premiers SOBREVIVIR
Discovery en Español premiers SOBREVIVIR (#Sobrevivir), a captivating and visually spectacular six-part series that reveals the behavior of different species as they attempt to achieve the same goal: to survive and reproduce.
2015 Premios Univision Deportes
Univision Deportes announced the second annual Premios Univision Deportes (Univision Sports Awards).
The 2015-2016 Dominican Professional Baseball Winter League on Television Dominicana
Beginning Thursday, October 15, Dominicans and Hispanics living in the U.S. will be able to tune in to the Dominican Professional Baseball Winter League exclusively on Television Dominicana.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ Digital and Emerging Business launches of Co-Lab
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ Digital and Emerging Business division announced the launch of Co-Lab, a new social native strategic unit focused on engaging millennial audiences through social content and native video experiences.
Nearly 8 in 10 Advertisers now use Advanced TV [REPORT]
The majority of advertisers (78%) have already leveraged some form of advanced TV in their marketing efforts, according to “Advanced TV: Ad Buyer Perceptions,” a survey of 255 brand and agency decision-makers published by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its Digital Video Center of Excellence.
Telemundo pays homage to Iconic Cuban Singer Celia Cruz [ENJOY]
Telemundo Station Group promotes Chico, Calpin and Martinez
The Telemundo Station Group announced the promotions of Michael Chico to Executive Vice President of Sales; Amanda Calpin to Chief Financial Officer; and Osvaldo “Ozzie” Martinez to Senior Vice President of News, Digital and Standards.
PRISON BREAK to premiere on NBC UNIVERSO
Created by Paul Scheuring, PRISON BREAK will air in Spanish for the first time in the U.S. beginning Tue., Oct. 20, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC UNIVERSO.
Iciarte Promoted to News Director of Telenoticias Tampa
ZGS Communications announced hat Raiza Iciarte has been named News Director of Telemundo Tampa effective immediately.
Fiore joins Fox Sports
Fernando Fiore makes his English-language debut next month as he joins FOX Sports’ coverage of the CONCACAF Cup, the winner-take-all playoff match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Mexico for a berth in the prestigious 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.