CaribeVisión, Lightworks in New Distribution Deal

MIAMI/NEW YORK, May 14: Lightworks Program Distribution has reached an international programming distribution agreement with CaribeVisión, and will offer up original fare from the U.S. Hispanic network at the L.A. Screenings.

Under the new deal, programming initially available for sale includes Hollywood Café, a 30-minute show covering entertainment news, celebrity interviews and lifestyle segments on the latest trends in travel, health and design; In Fraganti, a one-hour magazine-style news program featuring a wide range of topics from around the world; and Margarita Te Voy a Contar, an hour-long investigative journalistic-style talk show hosted by Margarita Pasos.

Carlos Barba, the president and CEO of programming at CaribeVision, commented: “Our original programming has been the hallmark of CaribeVisión’s success in building a loyal viewing audience since the launch of the network last year. We are pleased to working with Lightworks as the company’s reputation in the global distribution marketplace is impeccable.”

David R. Nunez, the director of sales for Latin America at Lightworks Program Distribution, added: “We are excited to have added The Hollywood Hollywood Café, In Fraganti, Margarita Te Voy a Contar to our already wide variety of shows. These shows add to Lightworks’ already extensive and growing catalogue.”

—By Irene Lew