In perhaps one of her meatiest roles since Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma,” Oscar-nominated thesp Yalitza Aparicio stars in Prime Video’s upcoming series “Cometierra,” created by its showrunner Daniel Burman, The Mediapro Studio’s head of content for the U.S., Mexico and Central America.
Principal photography is underway, predominantly in Mexico, with some scenes shot in Uruguay.
Inspired by the bestselling debut novel of Argentine writer-activist Dolores Reyes, “Cometierra,” meaning Eartheater in English, is a supernatural drama steeped in magical realism that follows Aylín, a young girl from the rough outskirts of Mexico City.
She unexpectedly gains the extraordinary ability to commune with the earth beneath her feet, a gift that propels her into a world of crime-solving and clashes with malevolent forces lurking in her past. With the help of her fellow misfits, Aylín finds her true identity while navigating a community plagued by violence and grappling with...
Principal photography is underway, predominantly in Mexico, with some scenes shot in Uruguay.
Inspired by the bestselling debut novel of Argentine writer-activist Dolores Reyes, “Cometierra,” meaning Eartheater in English, is a supernatural drama steeped in magical realism that follows Aylín, a young girl from the rough outskirts of Mexico City.
She unexpectedly gains the extraordinary ability to commune with the earth beneath her feet, a gift that propels her into a world of crime-solving and clashes with malevolent forces lurking in her past. With the help of her fellow misfits, Aylín finds her true identity while navigating a community plagued by violence and grappling with...
- 10/23/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
A Blue Demon Jr. Lucha Libre Universe is in the works. Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio and L.A.-based film company Moxie 88 have joined forces to produce a range of content based on Mexican wrestling icon, Blue Demon Jr.
The new 360-degree pact aims to expand the use of Blue Demon Jr.’s likeness in the areas of film, television, animation and merchandising on a worldwide scale.
As the adopted son of Blue Demon, the legendary 1950s Mexican wrestling (Lucha Libre) icon who inspired hundreds of comic books and nearly 30 feature films, Blue Demon Jr. has continued the noble tradition, stamping his own style on the wildly popular sport. He became the first Mexican and second masked wrestler to claim the prestigious Nwa World Heavyweight Championship and has sold out shows at Madison Square Garden.
Not unlike a superhero, Blue Demon Jr.’s mask represents justice and an unwavering pursuit of righteousness.
The new 360-degree pact aims to expand the use of Blue Demon Jr.’s likeness in the areas of film, television, animation and merchandising on a worldwide scale.
As the adopted son of Blue Demon, the legendary 1950s Mexican wrestling (Lucha Libre) icon who inspired hundreds of comic books and nearly 30 feature films, Blue Demon Jr. has continued the noble tradition, stamping his own style on the wildly popular sport. He became the first Mexican and second masked wrestler to claim the prestigious Nwa World Heavyweight Championship and has sold out shows at Madison Square Garden.
Not unlike a superhero, Blue Demon Jr.’s mask represents justice and an unwavering pursuit of righteousness.
- 6/7/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Luis Ortega has wrapped production in Argentina on “Kill the Jockey,” starring Úrsula Corberó, “Money Heist’s” Tokyo, and Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (“120 Bpm”), which is shaping up as one of the biggest upcoming movies from Latin America.
Ortega’s follow-up to 2018 Un Certain Regard hit “El Angel,” which sold worldwide and set a box office record in Argentina, “Kill the Jockey” has been snapped up for overseas sales by Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment, which also sold “El Angel.”
TelevisaUnivision VOD service ViX will roll out “Kill the Jockey” in the U.S. and Latin America. Scanbox handles distribution in Scandinavia.
“Kill the Jockey’s” top-notch cast also features Daniel Giménez Cacho, Mariana Di Girólamo, Daniel Fanego (“El Ángel”) and Roly Serrano (“Youth”).
It turns on Remo (Pérez Biscayart), the best jockey of his generation, whose addictions, however, have gradually cast a shadow over his glory. Like Abril (Corberó), another jockey,...
Ortega’s follow-up to 2018 Un Certain Regard hit “El Angel,” which sold worldwide and set a box office record in Argentina, “Kill the Jockey” has been snapped up for overseas sales by Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment, which also sold “El Angel.”
TelevisaUnivision VOD service ViX will roll out “Kill the Jockey” in the U.S. and Latin America. Scanbox handles distribution in Scandinavia.
“Kill the Jockey’s” top-notch cast also features Daniel Giménez Cacho, Mariana Di Girólamo, Daniel Fanego (“El Ángel”) and Roly Serrano (“Youth”).
It turns on Remo (Pérez Biscayart), the best jockey of his generation, whose addictions, however, have gradually cast a shadow over his glory. Like Abril (Corberó), another jockey,...
- 5/17/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Academy and Emmy award-winning producer Mark Johnson whose credits include acclaimed series “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” and Oscar-winning pic “Rain Man,” is venturing into his first-ever Spanish-language series, partnering with TelevisaUnivison’s premium streamer ViX+ and LA-based Exile Content on the Church scandal dramatic series, “Amen” (a working title).
Now in development, the upcoming ViX+ Original limited series will be produced under the banner of Televisa Alternative Originals (Tao), TelevisaUnivision’s premium content division, which has made such notable titles as “Un extraño enemigo,” “El candidato” and “Diablo guardian.”
“Amen” tells the story of Father Marcial Maciel, the Mexican priest who was denounced in 1998 for corruption, graft, and the sexual abuse of minors by various members of his congregation and students of the Catholic religious order he founded, Legionaries of Christ.
Tapping sources that include investigative reports, hundreds of interviews and the book “Vows of Silence: The Abuse...
Now in development, the upcoming ViX+ Original limited series will be produced under the banner of Televisa Alternative Originals (Tao), TelevisaUnivision’s premium content division, which has made such notable titles as “Un extraño enemigo,” “El candidato” and “Diablo guardian.”
“Amen” tells the story of Father Marcial Maciel, the Mexican priest who was denounced in 1998 for corruption, graft, and the sexual abuse of minors by various members of his congregation and students of the Catholic religious order he founded, Legionaries of Christ.
Tapping sources that include investigative reports, hundreds of interviews and the book “Vows of Silence: The Abuse...
- 12/15/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The upcoming animated TV series “Lil’ Heroes” from Exile Content Studio is one step closer to being made. The studio has tapped Emmy Award-winning writer, author Kevin Shinick, best known for his stints as writer, producer and voice-actor on Adult Swim’s irreverent “Robot Chicken” and his best-selling YA novel, “Star Wars: Force Collector.”
Shinick joins NBA star Carmelo Anthony who serves as an executive producer and voice actor on the upcoming series. Asani Swann, Anthony’s producing partner and co-founder of Creative 7, also executive produces.
Launched in January this year, the “Lil’ Heroes” franchise started off as an Nft collection created by Spanish contemporary artist Edgar Plans, in partnership with Exile Content Studio, the film, television, audio, and digital production house founded by Isaac Lee and now a part of Candle Media.
The Lil’ Heroes Nft collection generated over 60 million in trading volume and reached over 80,000 members on Discord,...
Shinick joins NBA star Carmelo Anthony who serves as an executive producer and voice actor on the upcoming series. Asani Swann, Anthony’s producing partner and co-founder of Creative 7, also executive produces.
Launched in January this year, the “Lil’ Heroes” franchise started off as an Nft collection created by Spanish contemporary artist Edgar Plans, in partnership with Exile Content Studio, the film, television, audio, and digital production house founded by Isaac Lee and now a part of Candle Media.
The Lil’ Heroes Nft collection generated over 60 million in trading volume and reached over 80,000 members on Discord,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio has joined forces with Trojan Horse Media, the team behind the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary, “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado,” to produce premium content with international appeal. This will include scripted, unscripted and audio content.
The new partners first collaborated on the podcast series “More Than a Movie: American Me,” which dropped on Sept. 15. The podcast series delves into the true story of Edward James Olmos’s 1992 cult film classic, “American Me,” and the legacy the polemical film left behind. The 12-episode audio-documentary is hosted by Trojan Media’s Alex Fumero.
Trojan Horse was founded earlier this year by Fumero and Kareem Tabsch after the success of “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado.” It has recently produced the critically acclaimed docuseries “Menudo: Forever Young” for HBO Max and is in production on the limited docuseries “Gigante” for Disney’s Onyx Collective.
The new partners first collaborated on the podcast series “More Than a Movie: American Me,” which dropped on Sept. 15. The podcast series delves into the true story of Edward James Olmos’s 1992 cult film classic, “American Me,” and the legacy the polemical film left behind. The 12-episode audio-documentary is hosted by Trojan Media’s Alex Fumero.
Trojan Horse was founded earlier this year by Fumero and Kareem Tabsch after the success of “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado.” It has recently produced the critically acclaimed docuseries “Menudo: Forever Young” for HBO Max and is in production on the limited docuseries “Gigante” for Disney’s Onyx Collective.
- 9/28/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Candle Media-backed Spanish-language powerhouse Exile Content Studio has promoted Nando Vila to succeed Daniel Eilemberg as Head of Studio.
Vila moves up from his Head of Audio and Unscripted Television post and will oversee the Latin-focused outfit’s film and TV content strategy. He is a former Vice President of Programming at Fusion TV where he exec produced, created and hosted the likes of political sketch comedy show Happy Ending, while he also exec produced Emmy-nominated documentary The Naked Truth: Trumpland.
Vila succeeds Eilemberg, who became CEO of the Lil’ Heroes Nft franchise last month when Exile took a majority stake in that franchise.
Founded in 2019 by former Univision and Televisa Chief Content Officer Isaac Lee, Exile creates films, TV series and non-scripted TV for the world’s 550M Spanish speakers, with recent projects including Todo Va A Estar Bien, co-produced with Diego Luna for Netflix, and docu-series Un Sueño Real,...
Vila moves up from his Head of Audio and Unscripted Television post and will oversee the Latin-focused outfit’s film and TV content strategy. He is a former Vice President of Programming at Fusion TV where he exec produced, created and hosted the likes of political sketch comedy show Happy Ending, while he also exec produced Emmy-nominated documentary The Naked Truth: Trumpland.
Vila succeeds Eilemberg, who became CEO of the Lil’ Heroes Nft franchise last month when Exile took a majority stake in that franchise.
Founded in 2019 by former Univision and Televisa Chief Content Officer Isaac Lee, Exile creates films, TV series and non-scripted TV for the world’s 550M Spanish speakers, with recent projects including Todo Va A Estar Bien, co-produced with Diego Luna for Netflix, and docu-series Un Sueño Real,...
- 8/9/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Latin-focused content powerhouse Exile Content Studio has snagged a majority stake in the Lil’ Heroes Nft Franchise which will soon spawn a toon series with NBA star Carmelo Anthony.
He will voice and exec produce the show through his company, Creative7 Productions.
The news comes in the wake of Exile’s acquisition in late May by Candle Media, the next generation media company founded by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Said Mayer and Staggs, who serve as co-CEOs: “We are excited to expand Exile’s partnership with Lil’ Heroes, a dynamic new franchise with a deeply engaged community, and a great example of how digitally-native IP can engage audiences through various platforms, products and experiences.”
Created by Spanish contemporary artist Edgar Plans, Lil’ Heroes was launched through an Nft collaboration with Exile and Nft studio, Curatible. By acquiring Curatible’s interest, Exile now holds a majority interest in the Lil...
He will voice and exec produce the show through his company, Creative7 Productions.
The news comes in the wake of Exile’s acquisition in late May by Candle Media, the next generation media company founded by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Said Mayer and Staggs, who serve as co-CEOs: “We are excited to expand Exile’s partnership with Lil’ Heroes, a dynamic new franchise with a deeply engaged community, and a great example of how digitally-native IP can engage audiences through various platforms, products and experiences.”
Created by Spanish contemporary artist Edgar Plans, Lil’ Heroes was launched through an Nft collaboration with Exile and Nft studio, Curatible. By acquiring Curatible’s interest, Exile now holds a majority interest in the Lil...
- 7/27/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
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Daniel Batista has been tapped as chief digital officer of Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio.
In the role, Batista will oversee the podcast and digital content studios at the Spanish-language media studio. Batista comes to the position after serving as co-founder of Zoe Saldaña’s digital media studio Bese and consulting on new revenue streams for actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez and producer Ben Odell’s 3Pas Studios.
“In this next phase of Exile’s growth, Daniel will play a critical role in realizing our vision to create a content ecosystem built around compelling IP,” Exile Content Studio Chief Executive Officer Isaac Lee stated.
Kevin Mayer and Tom Stagg’s Candle Media acquired Exile Content Studio in May 2022. The company, founded by Lee, the former chief content officer of Univision and Televisa, creates content, including feature films, scripted and unscripted television, as...
Daniel Batista has been tapped as chief digital officer of Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio.
In the role, Batista will oversee the podcast and digital content studios at the Spanish-language media studio. Batista comes to the position after serving as co-founder of Zoe Saldaña’s digital media studio Bese and consulting on new revenue streams for actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez and producer Ben Odell’s 3Pas Studios.
“In this next phase of Exile’s growth, Daniel will play a critical role in realizing our vision to create a content ecosystem built around compelling IP,” Exile Content Studio Chief Executive Officer Isaac Lee stated.
Kevin Mayer and Tom Stagg’s Candle Media acquired Exile Content Studio in May 2022. The company, founded by Lee, the former chief content officer of Univision and Televisa, creates content, including feature films, scripted and unscripted television, as...
- 7/19/2022
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
All Def Digital (Add) and Fusion have agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership to broadcast the All Def Movie Awards. Fusion will be the exclusive broadcast partner and will partner with Add to build the new awards season franchise. Fusion's cable network will air a special one-hour broadcast of the All Def Movie Awards on Sunday, February 28 at 7Pm and re-air it throughout the night. Fusion and Add will also feature content from the event across their respective digital and social platforms, including Fusion's Snapchat Discover channel. The announcement was made by Russell Simmons, founder and Chairman of Add, and Isaac Lee, CEO of...
- 2/23/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Why did Univision cross the road? To invest in The Onion. Now that the joking is out of the way, let’s get down to business, like the two media companies have: The Hispanic America-serving Univision Communications Inc. (Uci) has become a minority investor in digital brand Onion Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Comedy is playing an expanding role in our culture as a vehicle for audiences to explore, debate, and understand the important ideas of our time,” said Isaac Lee, chief news and digital officer of Univision and CEO of Fusion. “It has also proven to be an incredibly engaging.
- 1/19/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
A security guard escorted Univision anchor Jorge Ramos out of Donald Trump's press conference on Tuesday, after he refused to sit down and stop asking a question.
CNN caught the incident on camera, and it showed Trump calling on another reporter before he turned to Ramos and hold him to sit down since he hadn't been called on.
"Excuse me, you weren't called. Sit down," the Republican presidential candidate said. "You haven't been called. Go back to Univision."
Ramos pressed on with his question about immigration and Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants, before he was escorted out of the room.
CNN caught the incident on camera, and it showed Trump calling on another reporter before he turned to Ramos and hold him to sit down since he hadn't been called on.
"Excuse me, you weren't called. Sit down," the Republican presidential candidate said. "You haven't been called. Go back to Univision."
Ramos pressed on with his question about immigration and Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants, before he was escorted out of the room.
- 8/26/2015
- by Naja Rayne, @najarayne
- People.com - TV Watch
Univision’s news chief responded Tuesday to Donald Trump’s exchange Tuesday with the network’s anchor Jorge Ramos. “We’d love for Mr. Trump to sit down for an in-depth interview with Jorge to talk about the specifics of his proposals,” Isaac Lee, president of Univision News and CEO of Fusion said in a statement. Also Read: Watch Donald Trump Boot Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos From Campaign Presser (Video) Trump engaged in a heated back-and-forth Tuesday at press conference for his presidential campaign in Iowa. When Ramos attempted to ask Trump a question, the candidate shut him down, saying “Go back to Univision.
- 8/26/2015
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
5:42 Pm Pst -- Univision news chief Isaac Lee just released a statement saying, "We'd love for Mr. Trump to sit down for an in-depth interview with Jorge to talk about the specifics of his proposals." Donald Trump told a Latino reporter to go back to where he came from ... Univision. Trump was at a rally in Iowa Tuesday afternoon when Univision reporter Jorge Ramos began firing questions at Trump. The candidate wasn't having it,...
- 8/25/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Fusion announced at the end of April 2015 it would bring five new web series to Snapchat. Now, the youth-skewing network will debut another piece of video content on the fleeting message-based app. Fusion has partnered with actress Sofia Vergara’s son, Manolo González Vergara, to create the series Vergaraland, exclusively for release on Snapchat.
Produced in conjunction with Sofia Vergara’s talent management and marketing firm Latin World Entertainment, all six episodes of Vergaraland will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at Vergara’s acting career, all from Manolo’s perspective. Vergara’s son noted in a release how Snapchat will be the perfect “home for a tongue-in-cheek retrospective of my mother’s career.”
"Sofia Vergara is undoubtedly one of the most successful television actresses today, and she is also an incredible business woman, entrepreneur, and loving mother,” said Fusion CEO Isaac Lee. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Sofia and Manolo,...
Produced in conjunction with Sofia Vergara’s talent management and marketing firm Latin World Entertainment, all six episodes of Vergaraland will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at Vergara’s acting career, all from Manolo’s perspective. Vergara’s son noted in a release how Snapchat will be the perfect “home for a tongue-in-cheek retrospective of my mother’s career.”
"Sofia Vergara is undoubtedly one of the most successful television actresses today, and she is also an incredible business woman, entrepreneur, and loving mother,” said Fusion CEO Isaac Lee. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Sofia and Manolo,...
- 5/11/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Fusion is ramping up its content production for release on Snapchat. The ABC and Univision-owned network will debut five new series on the fleeting messaging app’s Discover platform by the end of 2015.
Fusion’s slate of new self-described mini-series include a show called Weird Threads, whose host Jonas Bell Pasht features unique fashion subcultures, and The Artisans, all about individual creators continuing the artistic traditions of their ancestors. Science Fiction/Science Fact will analyze older science fiction films to discover how they impacted or predicted modern-day science. The Capitals series will investigate whether or not perceptions of famous global city are still true today. And with Off the Record, Fusion plans to uncover the origins of many of pop music’s most well-known beats.
“We understand that millennials consume content without borders and Snapchat Discover has been a critical platform in the growth and development of Fusion’s global audience,...
Fusion’s slate of new self-described mini-series include a show called Weird Threads, whose host Jonas Bell Pasht features unique fashion subcultures, and The Artisans, all about individual creators continuing the artistic traditions of their ancestors. Science Fiction/Science Fact will analyze older science fiction films to discover how they impacted or predicted modern-day science. The Capitals series will investigate whether or not perceptions of famous global city are still true today. And with Off the Record, Fusion plans to uncover the origins of many of pop music’s most well-known beats.
“We understand that millennials consume content without borders and Snapchat Discover has been a critical platform in the growth and development of Fusion’s global audience,...
- 4/20/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Billy Kimball is stepping down as Fusion's chief programming officer, and will be replaced by Wade Beckett, CEO Isaac Lee said in an internal email on Thursday. Lee praised and thanked his outgoing executive before touting the skills of his Miami-based replacement, who was most recently Espn's “SportsNation” showrunner. “Wade is an experienced producer with a demonstrated track record of developing and leading innovative programming that resonates with new audiences,” Lee gushed. “I have been impressed by Wade's passion, focus, and strong production experience and am confident that he will take Fusion to the next level as we develop new,...
- 9/11/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Jane Spencer is joining Fusion as the network's new editor-in-chief of digital platforms, CEO Isaac Lee announced Monday. Spencer, who was a founding editor of The Daily Beast and served there as a managing editor and executive editor until 2012, also worked extensively as a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Also read: Reuters Finance Blogger Felix Salmon Departs for Fusion “Jane's distinct voice, passion, and editorial perspective will be a tremendous asset to us all as we look to inform and empower our young, diverse audience with content that is smart, inclusive, authentic, and entertaining,” said Lee. See video: Fusion's ‘No,...
- 7/1/2014
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
Ryan Nerz has landed a smokin’ new job at Fusion. The author and journalist has been named the cable news network's Chief Cannabis Correspondent. As part of the gig, Nerz will host a series of half-hour primetime specials titled “The Cannabusiness Report.” “Marijuana legalization is an issue that is taking on increasing relevance – politically, economically and culturally – and requires the kind of coverage that only someone with Ryan's expertise can deliver,” said Fusion CEO Isaac Lee in a statement. Also read: Fusion's ‘No, You Shut Up’ Issues Apology for Talking Hot Dog's ‘Offensive’ Latino Junkie Comment (Video) He continued, “Ryan's reporting is.
- 4/3/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Univision Communications Inc.‘s La Fabrica Uci will create new Spanish and English-language content for the company’s digital platforms. La Fabrica Uci joins previous Univision digital ventures UVideos, Uforia, Flama, and Univision.com and will operate a network of producers, directors, and contributors throughout the U.S. and Latin America from production studios based in NYC and Miami. The division will create and acquire original video content for a series of new digital-first brands as well as Univision and UVideos. Boris Gartner will run La Fabrica Uci as VP and General Manager reporting to Univision News and Fusion president Isaac Lee and Univision Senior VP and General Manager, Digital, Mehul Negrani. La Fabrica Uci’s first long-form production, the 12-episode web series Medicina Desconocida (Strange Medicine), is available now on UVideos.com. Their “Variety Latino” partnership with Deadline sister site Variety launches February 27.
- 2/16/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Interviews today with President Obama and controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio officially launched Fusion with a special edition of the new America With Jorge Ramos. Actually, Fusion kicked off three minutes beforehand at 3:57 Pm Pt with a hip swiveling music video featuring actors playing CEO Isaac Lee and other senior executives plus various real hosts from the network. Amidst the dancing around the office and cameos by Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer, the Fusion employees lyrically proclaimed themselves “the corporate godchild of ABC-Disney and Univision” that will “offer world class reporting with a pop culture theme.” Still, the dance video aside, ABC and Univision’s Fusion was very traditional in its first hour for a joint venture aimed at young English-speaking Hispanics and millennials. The dance routine was followed with a more sober intro by Ramos promising to “challenge the people that make the news” and asking “Why is...
- 10/28/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
At a lunch in New York in March 2011, ABC News head Ben Sherwood and Univision News chief Isaac Lee were discussing ways they might work together on the upcoming election. Lee mentioned an “incubator” project they had underway called “Univision in English” designed to reach second- and third-generation American-born Hispanics. “We were both clear where the growth of this country was going to come from, where the opportunity was and how relevant Millennials were going to be,” recalls Lee. List: THR's 35 Hottest Young Latinos in Entertainment That conversation led to the launch of Fusion on
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- 10/28/2013
- by Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Time Warner Cable and Univision Communications Inc. have forged a multi-year, multi-platform agreement to deliver more Univision content to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks subscribers, the companies announced Wednesday. The agreement will bring Hispanic networks and content to Time Warner Cable customers, including Univision’s new networks: Univision Deportes, Univision tlNovelas and FOROtv. Time Warner Cable will also be among the first distributors to carry the El Rey Network, an English-language entertainment cable network geared toward young-adult audiences. El Rey launches at the end of 2013. Also read: Fusion Names Univision’s Isaac Lee as CEO “Hispanics represent a...
- 10/9/2013
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Fusion is giving millennials its own daily morning program. The new youth-skewing, English-language network geared toward Latino audiences will launch “The Morning Show” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. Et. The two-hour show will be hosted by Globo journalist Pedro Andrade, Univision reporter Mariana Atencio and comedian Yannis Pappas. “With a diverse set of hosts and a bold, irreverent voice unique to Fusion, we’ll create a new, entertaining and engaging morning routine for our audience,” Fusion’s CEO, Isaac Lee in a statement. Also read: Fusion Names Univision’s Isaac Lee as CEO “Our viewers sleep with their smart...
- 10/9/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
The Fusion Network, aimed at Hispanic millennials who speak English, has named Isaac Lee its CEO, in addition to his job as president of Univision News. Lee will oversee all programming and business for Fusion, which is a joint venture of Univision and the ABC Network. It's set to launch on Oct. 21. Beau Ferrari, who has been acting as CEO during the development of the network, will continue to work at Fusion. Lee praised Ferrari for "putting in place the building blocks for this network's long-term success." "Isaac is one of the most creative executives I know," said
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- 10/4/2013
- by Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fusion, ABC and Univision’s new network aimed at young English-speaking Hispanics in the U.S., has named veteran journalist Isaac Lee Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. In his new role, Lee will be responsible for all programming and business aspects of Fusion as he continues to serve as President of Univision News. Before joining Univision, Lee founded and served as editor-in-chief of English-language magazine Poder. Fusion launches nationwide on October 28; its digital platform will launch October 21.
- 10/4/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Veteran journalist Isaac Lee has been named chief executive officer at Fusion, the new English-language network aimed at Latino millenials. He will continue to serve as president of Univision News. In the new role, Lee will be responsible for all programming and business aspects of Fusion, a joint venture between Univision Communications Inc. and the Disney/ABC Television Network. “Isaac is one of the most creative executives I know,” Univision’s president and CEO Randy Falco said in a statement. “His innovation and commitment makes him the right person in this expanded role.” Also read: Cesar Conde Named NBCU Evp,...
- 10/4/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Three senior executives at the Spanish-language networks company now will report directly to CEO Randy Falco following the news today that former president Cesar Conde has joined NBCUniversal as an Evp. President of Programming and Content Alberto Ciurana, News President Isaac Lee, and Univision Deportes President Juan Carlos Rodriguez moved up the organization chart. They “are largely responsible for the recent success and tremendous momentum of our Network business,” Falco says. The new structure “provides us with an opportunity to be even more nimble going forward.” The CEO thanked Conde for his “contributions to Univision over the last decade”. The release said he resigned to “pursue opportunities in English-language media”. NBCU’s assets include Telemundo, one of Univision’s top competitors.
- 9/13/2013
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Financial Editor
- Deadline TV
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