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In a break from the norm of this year’s upfronts week, TelevisaUnivision’s presentation Tuesday morning at Pier 36 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan had no picketing writers outside; no protesters; and no dramatic executive or talent departures.

It was perhaps the only upfront of the week to be business as usual, with the WGA strike not impacting the company (which produces most of its Spanish-language programming in Mexico and Colombia), and a lack of corporate drama and intrigue.

In its place was a show of confidence, as executives touted a theme of “Young America,” noting that with the demographic changes in the country, much of that growth will come from Hispanics.

“We will be 100 percent of the 18 to 34 year old growth over the next five years, that’s what clients are leaning into,” TelevisaUnivision ad sales chief Donna Speciale told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview ahead of its upfront presentation.

TelevisaUnivision has sealed a deal with CBS and the NFL to carry Spanish-language broadcasts of Super Bowl Lviii next February.

The news was one of several announcements made Tuesday by the Hispanic media giant at its upfronts presentation at New York’s Pier 36, the complex along the East River known as Basketball City.

Vix, the streaming service launched in 2022 by TelevisaUnivision has now passed 30 million monthly active users, the company said. After initially coming to market with two tiers — one free and ad-supported and another pay tier branded Vix+ — the services combined into a streamlined, Vix-branded outlet earlier this year.

At Vix, the series Circo Gomez is now in development. The show, about a dysfunctional family running a shoddy traveling circus, derives from a first-look deal with Eugenio Derbez. In 2024, the streaming service will also debut El Extraño Retorno de Diana Salazar, a telenovela adaptation starring Angelique Boyer and Sebastian Rulli.

TV’s Spanish-language Univision network will broadcast Super Bowl Lvii next year, adding a new entrant to the usual coterie of English-language outlets that show the game.

The deal was struck in partnership with the NFL and CBS Sports, which has the rights to show the game in English.

The details were released as part of TelevisaUnivision’s annual “upfront” presentation, when U.S. networks try to sell the bulk of their commercial programming ahead of their next programming cycle.

The company also disclosed that its ViX streaming outlet has more than 30 million monthly active users globally, with Pierluigi Gazzolo, the CEO of ViX noting that ” 80% of consumption on Vix is content no one else has and, importantly, 63% of users on ViX are incremental to the massive audience we serve on linear, which means greater cross-platform reach for all of you.”

In other programming highlights, Ilia Calderon, the anchor of...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which happens from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, television networks are unveiling slates of themed content including new campaigns, sports broadcasting, live specials and more.

Among this year’s programming options is NBCUniversal and Telemundo’s “Come With Us,” an initiative that includes special programming and digital elements designed to reach audiences in both English and Spanish. The campaign will kick off on “Today” and “Hoy Dia,” followed by an on-air roadblock during prime time. Telemundo will also incorporate social media initiatives, including “Latinos Imparables” and “Unstoppable Women.” NBCUniversal will incorporate segments and specials from NBC News and MSNBC, including “Generation LatinX,” “Dis(Owning) Hispanic” and “The New Latino Landscape.”

Additionally, NBC Sports will highlight Latino artists contributing to mural paintings with “On Her Turf” highlighting Latina athletes participating in social roadblocks; CNBC Digital will spotlight prominent business leaders from the Latinx community; Universal Kids will...

Univision, which is coming off a period of reorganization and nearing a change in ownership control, released its upfront slate Tuesday with an emphasis on consistency and reach to U.S. Hispanic consumers.

Calling itself “America’s Hispanic Superbrand,” the company said its offerings across entertainment, sports, live events and news give advertisers stability and growth potential despite the uncertainty roiling the marketplace. In its upfront presentation to advertisers, delivered online, it touted 11 new scripted series, 10 trophy soccer events and a series of initiatives surrounding this fall’s election.

“With a clear mission to inform, empower and entertain the Hispanic community, we’re playing a more vital role in our audience’s lives than ever before during these unprecedented times,” CEO Vince Sadusky said. “The investments we’ve made in network, local and digital programming has resulted in Univision finishing the broadcast season as the highest-growth network at a time...

Spanish-language broadcaster Univision plans to offer live sports and scripted series in coming months, as the network’s company strives to woo ad dollars from English competitors while being sold to a new company in the not-too-distant future.

Univision plans to unveil 11 new scripted series, the result of a long production pipeline that readies series with a much longer lead time than counterparts, as well as televise matches from Liga Mx, UEFA Champions League and Mls, While the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on sports leagues that return to play has yet to be charted, Univision said it plans to televise more than 1600 live games over its various platforms. The company could be poised to deliver a more robust slate of originals than many of its U.S. rivals, which have had to suspend production of many of scripted comedies and dramas.

“With a clear mission to inform, empower and entertain the Hispanic community,...

Awkward… Sebastián Rulli and his girlfriend Angelique Boyer attended an event last Tuesday in Mexico City where the Argentine actor’s ex-wife—actress Cecilia Galliano—was also present.

In the past, the star of the telenovela Tres veces Ana had major conflicts with the mother of his son, which ended in a legal battle. It was not too long after that the ex-wife decided to bury the hatchet and have a cordial co-parenting relationship with Rulli. After all, the most important thing for both parents is their first-born Santi, who turned seven in January.

Although the face-to-face interaction was minimal for the three celebrities,...

The time has come to reveal the names of those who made it on this year’s list of People en Español’s Most Beautiful June issue. And in this special edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘The Most Beautiful,’ we doubled the usual 50 names to feature 100!

The cover features superstars from the worlds of music, movies, television and the runway. They are: Marjorie De Sousa, Romeo Santos, Esmeralda Pimentel, Francisca Lachapel, Emeraude Toubia, Lineisy Montero and Carmen Villalobos. The cover photos were taken by photographer Omar Cruz at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, with the Brooklyn Bridge and the New...

The stage for the 15th annual Latin Grammy Awards will see Pitbull and Carlos Santana come together for a special live performance. Santana is also up for two awards this year: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for Corazón (Deluxe Version) and Best Long Form Music Video for “Corazón: Live From Mexico — Live It To Believe It.” See photos: MTV VMAs 2014 Red Carpet Arrivals (Photos) Pepe Aguilar and Miguel Bosé are also set take the stage together. Bosé was named the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Grammy winner Ne-Yo, Sebastian Rulli, Kuno Becker and Angelique Boyer have also been.

Alejandra Guzman, Enrique Iglesias, Fanny Lu, Gloria Trevi, Kany García, La Original Banda el Limón, Luis Fonsi, Maite Perroni and Marco di Mauro will all take part in Univision.s TV and Novelas Awards. On-Air Novelas .Teresa,. .Cuando Me Enamoro. and .Para Volver a Amar. and past hits .Llena de Amor,. .Soy Tu Dueña. are nominated for Best Telenovela. Univision presents the 29th annual .Premios TVyNovelas. (TV and Novelas Awards), honoring the biggest names in Spanish-language television. Mexican beauty and actress Jacqueline Bracamontes and charming television personality, Alan Tacher, will host this year.s prestigious awards. The nominees includes starlets Angelique Boyer, Lucero and Rebeca Jones for best actress. Telenovela heartthrobs nominated for best actor include Sebastián Rulli, René Strickler, Valentino...

People en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" issue celebrates its 15th annual edition, honoring the hottest and freshest names in Hispanic entertainment. This year the magazine goes back in time to depict four iconic decades: the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. The exclusive photographs were shot by celebrity photographer Omar Cruz on location in a total of six major cities: New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Mexico City and London.

Helping to commemorate the issue are two special honorees; Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who was featured in the magazine's first ever Bellos issue; and Sofia Vergara, who has appeared on this list an incredible six times. In a recent interview for the issue, Iglesias opened up about his fears: "I've always been afraid of not being happy, of loosing the motivation to keep fighting. That's why I want to enjoy every moment," says the singer. Joining them is Mexican actress Kate del Castillo...

Arriving on DVD June 24 from Maverick Entertainment is Benjamin Williams' Curse Of The Weeping Woman: J-okel, which stars Tom Parker, Ana Patricia Rojo, Dee Wallace, Jesus Ochoa, Diana Bracho, Pamela Trueba and Angelique Boyer. The terrifying legend of J-okel just might be true! While searching for his missing sister George learns the haunting details of the J-okel legend (La Llorona); a woman who drowned her own babies centuries ago and whose spirit has returned to claim more children as her own. DVD Features include: Making Of, 5.1 Surround Sound, Interactive Menus, Scene Selections, Trailers; Trailers not rated by the MPAA. Read on for the cover art and the trailer.