Shine Sells Multi-Title Package to Discovery Latin America/U.S. Hispanic

CANNES: Shine International has firmed up a deal with Discovery Networks Latin America/U.S. Hispanic (DLA/USH) for more than 200 hours of programming, including nearly 100 hours of MasterChef. 

This marks Shine’s largest deal with DLA/USH to date. The package included 100-plus hours of MasterChef Australia and Junior MasterChef Australia, to be aired on Discovery Travel & Living. Seasons one and two of the U.S. and U.K. versions of One Born Every Minute are headed to Discovery Home & Health. DLA/USH ordered seasons seven and eight of the U.S. version of The Biggest Loser, along with season three of Hoarding: Buried Alive.

“Discovery Networks Latin America continues to be a great partner for Shine International, and we’re thrilled to sign our largest content deal to date with them,” said Matt Vassallo, the VP in charge of Latin America and U.S. distribution at Shine International. “This is a market that is not only growing economically, but is also becoming a key buyer of premium lifestyle content, and we’re excited to deliver just that.”

“This eclectic and dynamic collection of series from Shine International is the perfect complement for our networks and we are sure these are properties our audience will grow to love,” said Angela Recio Sondon, the VP of lifestyle channels for Discovery Networks Latin America. “In the highly competitive landscape of pay TV in our region, broadcasters require programs that captivate viewers and these shows certainly help us meet that challenge.”