The Miss Universe Organization (Muo), which oversees the annual competition, has inked a multi-year distribution deal with The Roku Channel and Telemundo, the companies announced Thursday.
The deal, which covers the U.S. streaming and broadcast markets in both English and Spanish languages, respectively, includes the upcoming 72nd annual competition, whose telecast is slated to air on Nov. 18. Taking place in El Salvador, the 2023 competition is set to be executive produced by Sergio Alfaro and his production company InventTV, along Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip, who EP for Miss Universe.
“We’re very excited to be moving forward with The Roku Channel and Telemundo for the next few years,” Muo CEO Amy Emmerich said in a statement. “To me, this is a legacy brand that people should be watching for what we’re going to do next, not what we’ve done in the past. The women we work with,...
The deal, which covers the U.S. streaming and broadcast markets in both English and Spanish languages, respectively, includes the upcoming 72nd annual competition, whose telecast is slated to air on Nov. 18. Taking place in El Salvador, the 2023 competition is set to be executive produced by Sergio Alfaro and his production company InventTV, along Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip, who EP for Miss Universe.
“We’re very excited to be moving forward with The Roku Channel and Telemundo for the next few years,” Muo CEO Amy Emmerich said in a statement. “To me, this is a legacy brand that people should be watching for what we’re going to do next, not what we’ve done in the past. The women we work with,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The Miss Universe Organization is sticking with streaming.
The annual beauty competition will continue to air on The Roku Channel, as well as Telemundo after the streaming service and Spanish-language broadcaster struck multi-year broadcast deals.
It comes after the last Roku and Telemundo signed up to air the 71st annual event last year.
The 72nd finale will take place on November 18, 2023 from El Salvador.
It marks the latest awards show or live event to pivot to streaming; the SAG Awards are set to air on Netflix after a year airing on the streamer’s YouTube page and The Academy of Country Music Awards air on Amazon Prime Video. The Golden Globes are still searching for a broadcast partner and could also appear on a streaming service in 2024.
Miss Universe began airing on CBS in 1960. After it was acquired by Donald Trump in 1996, it began airing on NBC in 2003 and remained...
The annual beauty competition will continue to air on The Roku Channel, as well as Telemundo after the streaming service and Spanish-language broadcaster struck multi-year broadcast deals.
It comes after the last Roku and Telemundo signed up to air the 71st annual event last year.
The 72nd finale will take place on November 18, 2023 from El Salvador.
It marks the latest awards show or live event to pivot to streaming; the SAG Awards are set to air on Netflix after a year airing on the streamer’s YouTube page and The Academy of Country Music Awards air on Amazon Prime Video. The Golden Globes are still searching for a broadcast partner and could also appear on a streaming service in 2024.
Miss Universe began airing on CBS in 1960. After it was acquired by Donald Trump in 1996, it began airing on NBC in 2003 and remained...
- 8/3/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Telemundo’s new reality competition series “Los 50” will bring drama among familiar faces.
“For the first time, you’re gonna see 50 celebrities, influencers, singers or famous people in one place fighting for the big prize; they can win up to $350,000,” Telemundo Entertainment and Content Strategy President Ronald Day told TheWrap. “You’re going to have some challenges that are going to be in a group or individual, so there is going to be elimination every night… it’s a lot of drama — it’s a combination between game and reality.”
Based on the French series “The Fifty,” “Los 50” features 50 well-known personalities, including Telemundo royalty Isabella Sierra, who played the daughter of Teresa Mendoza in “La Reina del Sur,” and “La Casa de Los Famosos” alum Manelyk González, as well as Mexican actor Juan Vidal and Mexican American singer Lorenzo Méndez, among many others. Living together in a hacienda disconnected from the outside world,...
“For the first time, you’re gonna see 50 celebrities, influencers, singers or famous people in one place fighting for the big prize; they can win up to $350,000,” Telemundo Entertainment and Content Strategy President Ronald Day told TheWrap. “You’re going to have some challenges that are going to be in a group or individual, so there is going to be elimination every night… it’s a lot of drama — it’s a combination between game and reality.”
Based on the French series “The Fifty,” “Los 50” features 50 well-known personalities, including Telemundo royalty Isabella Sierra, who played the daughter of Teresa Mendoza in “La Reina del Sur,” and “La Casa de Los Famosos” alum Manelyk González, as well as Mexican actor Juan Vidal and Mexican American singer Lorenzo Méndez, among many others. Living together in a hacienda disconnected from the outside world,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The first-ever Billboard Latin Women in Music event will present one of the night’s biggest honors, Woman of the Year, to Shakira when the ceremony takes place on May 7 in Miami, Florida.
“Shakira is the ultimate Woman In Music. Thanks to her, Latin women all over the world were empowered to write and perform deeply personal music,” Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer for Latin/Español, shared in a statement. “She created a movement all on her own, and continues to be more relevant than ever today, with grace,...
“Shakira is the ultimate Woman In Music. Thanks to her, Latin women all over the world were empowered to write and perform deeply personal music,” Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer for Latin/Español, shared in a statement. “She created a movement all on her own, and continues to be more relevant than ever today, with grace,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Telemundo’s La Reina del Sur is coming back for a third season with Kate del Castillo reprising the role of Teresa Mendoza.
The news comes ahead of NBC Universal’s Upfronts, which will feature the Spanish-language broadcaster’s slate.
The first season of the show, which is based on Arturo Perez-Reverte’s novel, launched in 2011 and returned for a second season in 2019. The third season will start production early next year, as long as production can resume as a result of Covid-19.
The show is the network’s most successful ‘Super Series’, used to differentiate it from its traditional long-running telenovelas.
The third season is a co-production between Telemundo Global Studios and Netflix; Telemundo holds rights in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, while the streamer airs globally.
The second series picked up eight years after the events of the season one finale with Mendoza was pregnant and unsure of her future.
The news comes ahead of NBC Universal’s Upfronts, which will feature the Spanish-language broadcaster’s slate.
The first season of the show, which is based on Arturo Perez-Reverte’s novel, launched in 2011 and returned for a second season in 2019. The third season will start production early next year, as long as production can resume as a result of Covid-19.
The show is the network’s most successful ‘Super Series’, used to differentiate it from its traditional long-running telenovelas.
The third season is a co-production between Telemundo Global Studios and Netflix; Telemundo holds rights in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, while the streamer airs globally.
The second series picked up eight years after the events of the season one finale with Mendoza was pregnant and unsure of her future.
- 7/16/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Luis Silberwasser is stepping down as president of NBCU Telemundo Enterprises.
Silberwasser’s four years as president were marked by notable growth for the NBCUniversal-owned Hispanic network, which gained market share against longtime rival Univision. He will stay through October 1 to help with the transition.
“I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished at Telemundo and the important role of this organization in serving the Latino community across America. Today, Telemundo is the clear leader, not only in viewership, but as the network that will take content risks and breaks stereotypes,” said Silberwasser in a statement. “I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the best team in the industry and to have been a part of Telemundo’s groundbreaking success. As I now embark on new content-making ventures, I will always look forward to seeing the Telemundo brand continue its tremendous growth.”
The company...
Silberwasser’s four years as president were marked by notable growth for the NBCUniversal-owned Hispanic network, which gained market share against longtime rival Univision. He will stay through October 1 to help with the transition.
“I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished at Telemundo and the important role of this organization in serving the Latino community across America. Today, Telemundo is the clear leader, not only in viewership, but as the network that will take content risks and breaks stereotypes,” said Silberwasser in a statement. “I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the best team in the industry and to have been a part of Telemundo’s groundbreaking success. As I now embark on new content-making ventures, I will always look forward to seeing the Telemundo brand continue its tremendous growth.”
The company...
- 8/6/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Four executives will gain new duties at NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Enterpises Spanish-language broadcasting operations, the company said Monday, while one senior executive announced plans to depart.
Luis Silberwasser will leave the company after serving as president of Telemundo Networks for four years. He is expected to stay through October 1 to help with a transition.
Meanwhile, Beau Ferrari, will serve as executive vice president of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and supervise operations, financial performance and corporate strategy. Mónica Gi become executive vice president and chief marketing officer, and will also oversee communications, corporate affairs and the human resources functions. Peter Blacker was named executive vice president of revenue strategy and innovation, a newly created role and will work to amplify the company’s revenue efforts. Ronald Day. executive vice president of entertainment for Telemundo Networks, will be responsible for programming, talent and promotions of primetime, daytime and specials for Telemundo and Universo Networks.
Luis Silberwasser will leave the company after serving as president of Telemundo Networks for four years. He is expected to stay through October 1 to help with a transition.
Meanwhile, Beau Ferrari, will serve as executive vice president of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and supervise operations, financial performance and corporate strategy. Mónica Gi become executive vice president and chief marketing officer, and will also oversee communications, corporate affairs and the human resources functions. Peter Blacker was named executive vice president of revenue strategy and innovation, a newly created role and will work to amplify the company’s revenue efforts. Ronald Day. executive vice president of entertainment for Telemundo Networks, will be responsible for programming, talent and promotions of primetime, daytime and specials for Telemundo and Universo Networks.
- 8/6/2018
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises said four executives have been promoted and given additional responsibilities as Luis Silberwasser prepares to end his four-year tenure as president.
Silberwasser presided over a period of notable growth for the U.S. Hispanic network, which has gained market share as longtime rival Univision stumbled. He will stay through October 1 to help with the transition.
The executives gaining promotions and new responsibilities include: Beau Ferrari, Evp; Mónica Gil, Evp & Chief Marketing Officer; Peter Blacker: Evp, Revenue Strategy & Innovation; and Ronald Day, Evp, Entertainment, Telemundo Networks. All four will report to Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group.
Ferrari oversees the operations, financial performance and corporate strategy. Gil is adding the Cmo title and will oversee reputation, brand and corporate marketing as well as communications, corporate affairs and Hr. Blacker takes on a newly created role, working across linear and digital platforms to focus on driving revenue.
Silberwasser presided over a period of notable growth for the U.S. Hispanic network, which has gained market share as longtime rival Univision stumbled. He will stay through October 1 to help with the transition.
The executives gaining promotions and new responsibilities include: Beau Ferrari, Evp; Mónica Gil, Evp & Chief Marketing Officer; Peter Blacker: Evp, Revenue Strategy & Innovation; and Ronald Day, Evp, Entertainment, Telemundo Networks. All four will report to Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group.
Ferrari oversees the operations, financial performance and corporate strategy. Gil is adding the Cmo title and will oversee reputation, brand and corporate marketing as well as communications, corporate affairs and Hr. Blacker takes on a newly created role, working across linear and digital platforms to focus on driving revenue.
- 8/6/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Mario Rodriguez, the longtime programming chief at Univision Networks, has stepped down as entertainment president and will segue into a consulting role with the Spanish-language TV giant. Rodriguez, a 14-year Univision veteran, spearheaded programming for Univision's flagship network as well as its Galavision cable channel and TeleFutura broadcast network. The heads of programming for those outlets -- Univision's Otto Padron, Galavision's Margarita Black and TeleFutura's Ronald Day -- will now report to Ray Rodriguez, president and chief operating officer of Univision Television Networks. Rodriguez has formed a Miami-based company, New Skies Media, to pursue "personal entrepreneurial interests," though he will be under exclusive consulting contract on TV matters to Univision.
- 12/3/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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