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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 11:20am on Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Stellar Line-Up of Artists to Join Don Francisco for Univision Network's 'Unidos por Haiti' (United for Haiti)

MIAMI, January 21, 2010 -- The Univision Network announced today some of the performers who will join Don Francisco in "Unidos Por Haiti" (United for Haiti), a 4-hour live special edition of "Sabado Gigante" (Giant Saturday) dedicated to raising funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti through the American Red Cross.

In a moving outpouring of support, a star-studded lineup of artists have confirmed their participation in the special including Alejandra Guzman, Chayanne, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, Gloria Estefan, Graciela Beltran, Luis Fonsi, Natalia of La Quinta Estacion, Olga Tanon, Pee Wee, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalia and Willy Chirino, among others. These artists will join the Univision family in an effort to not only raise desperately needed funds for the victims, but to also bring hope to the Haitian community.

In addition to the performances from the studios in Miami, "Unidos Por Haiti" will also feature live segments from various cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C. and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The special program will also be broadcast in 10 countries across Latin America.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:09am on Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Angelica Vale Joins Univision's Roster of Popular Stars

"MIAMI, December 10, 2009 -- The Univision Network announced today that Angelica Vale has joined the network's stable of popular stars. One of the most recognizable faces in the Latin entertainment world, Vale brings extensive and wide-ranging experience on television.

Vale will be tapped to work on a variety of projects that will showcase her versatile talents as an actress and comedienne.

"We are delighted to welcome Angelica Vale to the Univision family," said Cesar Conde, president of the Univision Networks. "An actress of her caliber and talent is a great addition to our roster of well-known and beloved personalities."

"Univision has always felt like home and I am thrilled to be joining the network," said Angelica Vale. "This is an exciting new chapter in my career and I am sure it is only the beginning of great things to come."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 1:13pm on Monday, December 7th, 2009

Univision To Launch Univision Studios, the network announced on December 7, 2009:

"NEW YORK -- This marks the next phase in the evolution of Univision Communications and a monumental step forward in the continuous transformation of the Spanish-language media landscape in the United States. Univision Studios will be based in Miami, Florida.

"Univision Studios will build on the 4,000 hours of original programming that the company already produces across multiple genres annually. The new division will produce and co-produce telenovelas, reality shows, dramatic series, entertainment specials and other programming formats for all of the company's platforms including its three television networks.

"The creation of Univision Studios is a transformational step in the development and growth of our company and an important, natural extension of our business," said Joe Uva, president and CEO, Univision Communications Inc."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 11:27pm on Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Univision Makes A Deal With YouTube

November 16, 2009:

Univision, the leading Spanish- language media company in the United States, today announced that it is partnering with YouTube to make short-length and long-form Univision videos available on YouTube.

"This is a very exciting milestone, as it represents the first time that any Univision programming is available on the Web outside our own properties in both a short- and long-form format," said Kevin Conroy, president of Univision Interactive Media, Inc. "This partnership uniquely extends our reach to our audience and solidifies our position as the leading Spanish-language video provider for U.S. Hispanics with unparalleled programming in all respects."

"Clearly, Univision has established itself as a premier provider of Spanish-language television content here in the U.S.," said Chris Maxcy, head of Content Partnerships at YouTube. "This deal is a big win for us and marks one of the most comprehensive partnerships for full-length programming signed to date. There is a huge demand to watch Spanish-language content on YouTube. With this new partnership, our community here in the U.S. can watch and enjoy both full-length and short-form programming from Univision's three major networks on our platform."

Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision television programs will be featured and promoted throughout the YouTube.com website. Content will be updated to include relevant offerings as well as an extensive archive of library programs.

In addition to top Univision shows, users will have access to Univision.com videos across key content categories, as well as unique footage from Univision celebrity interviews and special events such as next year's "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards). Univision will also be using YouTube's leading Content ID technology to more effectively track user engagement and monetize Univision content uploaded by YouTube users.