World Screen

NEW YORK: A large portion of the Fairway Film Alliance catalogue is to be represented by Bender Media Services in Latin America. Fairway Film Alliance, an international sales/distribution company, was founded by Marty Poole in 2010. Since then it has picked up more than 20 film titles for sales to …

NEW YORK: The TV Latina app for NATPE is now available for download, delivering Spanish-language programming listings, news and a range of resources to help you make the most out of your time in Miami. Features of the newly revamped TV Latina app include TV Listings, the ultimate resource for programming …

MIAMI: In addition to building on relationships with existing clients this NATPE, Band Contents Distribution is seeking out business opportunities in new markets. “Although most of our customers are in Latin America, we have a varied catalogue, with many genres, so we can fill the needs of clients worldwide,” says …

MIAMI: Your Biggest Dream (Lo Que Más Quieres), a new prime-time singing competition series, is scheduled to premiere on Univision next week. Presented by Mexican singer and actress Daniela Romo, Lo Que Más Quieres watch as five teams of contestants compete in front of a set of "Emotional Judges" and "Talent Judges." …

NEW YORK: Emiliano Saccone, the president of MundoFox, discusses how the young network is attracting viewers in the competitive U.S. Hispanic market—and offering up a new alternative for brands keen on tapping into this booming demographic. WS: How did MundoFox come about? SACCONE: Seven or eight years ago, Hernán López …

LOS ANGELES: MundoFox has appointed Suzette Millo as its VP of content strategy. Millo’s remit includes responsibility for the analysis and support of the network’s programming content. She also oversees the programming publicity initiatives and helps lead the overall communications efforts at the network. Millo is a 19-year veteran of the …

NEW YORK: As Azteca celebrates its 20th anniversary, Marcel Vinay, the CEO of Comarex, reflects on the relationship between the two companies and looks ahead at the promising future. WS: How did the relationship between Azteca and Comarex begin? VINAY: We started working together in 1996 with the distribution of Nada …

MIAMI: Telemundo Media has licensed the rights for a number of films from Lionsgate, including The Hunger Games, which it will broadcast to U.S. audiences for the first time in Spanish. The box-office hit The Hunger Games will debut on Telemundo in 2015. Additional films that are part of the …

MIAMI: Univision Deportes and ESPN are working together to increase the reach of the Mexican National Soccer Team in the U.S. ESPN’s English-language networks and digital platforms scored the media rights to Mexico’s home FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and international friendlies. The English-language coverage will complement Univision’s Spanish-language coverage …

BURBANK: Estrella TV has scored the exclusive U.S. Hispanic broadcast rights for El Salvador’s Alianza Fútbol Club (Alianza FC) soccer games in the Primera Division, the nation’s highest tier league. The network will air the games live on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting on February 3. It will …