Keshet International Ties Up with Telemundo for Scripted Development

MIAMI: Telemundo Studios and Keshet International (KI) have partnered to co-develop and produce a new Spanish-language scripted series that will air on the Telemundo U.S. Hispanic network.

The series will be the first Spanish-language original production to be developed under the KI banner. Kelly Wright, KI’s head of Latin America, will oversee the project on behalf of the distribution and production group.

The news comes during a period of rapid growth for KI in Latin America. It recently announced the hire of Frank Scheuermann as head of development and production for the region, where he is charged with expanding the business’ local production and development capabilities.

“Keshet is known for producing powerful, unconventional and bold scripted series,” said Luis Silberwasser, the president of Telemundo Network. “We are very excited to partner with Keshet on this development deal and about the prospects of what we can create together.”

“As we step up the pace of our expansion in Latin America, original development will be a top priority,” said Wright. “Telemundo produces excellent, gripping content that commands impressive numbers in the U.S., and this collaboration between our best developers will deliver a new pipeline of premium programming to the channel.”