nuvotv picks up more episodes of ‘Mario Lopez: One-On-One’.

nuvotv announced that it has picked up eight additional episodes of “Mario Lopez: One-On-One,” which features Extra! correspondent and The X Factor host Lopez’s exclusive and intimate interviews with influential Latinos. First up are two new premieres: comedian George Lopez on November 29 and music moguls Gloria and Emilio Estefan on December 7. The series is currently in production on the remaining episodes; future celebrity interviews will be announced shortly.

The network also announced that it is partnering with DISH Network on a major national promotion supporting the original hit series. The multi-tiered partnership, running from November 7-December 5, will provide DISH’s 14 million subscribers access to a wealth of co-branded content including episode previews, DISH YouTube bonus clips, a behind-the-scenes Blockbuster Channel interview with Mario Lopez and an all-expense paid Hollywood vacation sweepstakes through DISH Perks. Full episodes and bonus clips will also be available in HD on DISH video-on-demand.

“Mario’s star power, strong connection to today’s modern Latino audience, and his unparalleled ability to draw major talent have made his show an immediate hit with our viewers,” said Michael Schwimmer, CEO of nuvotv. “We are pleased to be extending our relationship with Mario and his production team.”