Television

Fox International Channels (FIC) and the RCN Television Group (RCN) have announced the appointment of Ibra Morales as President of MundoFox, effective today.

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. announced that Hemisphere Media Holdings, LLC, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire three Spanish-language cable television networks from Media World, LLC.

Mexicanal becomes the first network to broadcast live news from its regional Michoacán affiliate, Sistema Michoacano de Radio y Televisión. Viewers can now tune in to watch “SM Noticias Michoacán” every weekday from 7-7:30PM CT.

Telemundo Media announced the promotion of Allan Infeld to Vice President, Client Development. Infeld had previously served as Director, Client Development, Telemundo Media since joining the company in March 2013.

Leveraging the success of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Telemundo announces the premiere of “Top Chef Estrellas” on Sunday, February 16th at 8pm/7c.  Produced by Emmy award-winning production house Magical Elves and shot in New Orleans on the same kitchen and with the same crew as the Bravo version, “Top Chef Estrellas” blends the best of Bravo’s franchise with a few twists, featuring eight major Hispanic celebrities as they compete to raise money for charity. 

ZGS Communications announced that it has appointed Gilberto Companioni as the News Director of its Telemundo affiliate station in Orlando, effective immediately.  Companioni is an award-winning news executive with over two decades of experience.  

Meruelo Media owner of Spanish language television stations MundoFOX 22, Super 22 and Los Angeles radio station, 93.5 KDAY, celebrated the grand opening of Meruelo Media Broadcast & Studio Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

MundoFox announced the premiere of “Cumbia Ninja,” a new original drama series about an idealistic young musician who decides to fight crime and maintain peace in the dangerous slum he calls home. “Cumbia Ninja” premieres Sunday, January 19 at 9PM/8C on MundoFox.

Telemundo Media announced that the network will hold its annual Upfront presentation on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center.

“Nuestra Belleza Latina” (Our Latin Beauty), is getting a fresh new look and cast for the eighth edition which debuts Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

The 10-part original program, which captures the sexy nightlife of Cabo, airs on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10:00PM/ET and will air weekly on Tuesdays through April 1.   

Azteca International Corporation (AIC) and Northstar Media, LLC (Northstar) announced the consummation of a transaction resulting in the transfer of control and reorganization of the television broadcast licensee subsidiaries of Una Vez Mas, LP (UVM).

Telemundo announced the return of international TV personality and fashion mogul Daisy Fuentes and renowned entertainment anchor Jorge Bernal as hosts of “La Voz Kids,” the highly anticipated Sunday night reality show, set to premiere in the spring of 2014.  

As Senior Vice President for Station Services, Mr. Sepúlveda will report to Michael Jones, PBS Chief Operating Officer, and become a member of PBS’ senior management team. His chief responsibility will be to represent the perspective of PBS’ independent member stations in the ongoing management and strategic direction of PBS to ensure that PBS programs, products and services support each station’s connection to its community and audience.

NUVOtv will showcase all eight seasons of the SHOWTIME drama DEXTER.  The award-winning, critically acclaimed series will make its basic cable premiere on NUVOtv beginning Monday, January 13, 2014 at 9:00 PM/ET – presented uncut and in their entirety.

On a chilly Tuesday in Miami, ESPN Deportes brought the heat to South Beach with an all-day celebration of its 10 year anniversary, marking record-breaking growth for the multiplatform sports brand.

Estrella TV announced it will have its annual upfront dinner on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 7:00-10:00PM in New york City.   

According to TVNewsCheck, Fox executive Emiliano Saccone is departing his post as president of MundoFox on Jan. 15 “to look at some more entrepreneurial ventures.”

According to industry insiders, Bob Turner has stepped down as President of Network Sales at Los Angeles based Azteca América.

To commemorate this milestone, ESPN Deportes will celebrate along with fans with a special production of more than 12 hours of live programming and content across all platforms live from Miami Beach, Fla. Tuesday, January 7.