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LOS ANGELES: Trinity Broadcasting Network is launching a new faith and family network in the U.S., TBN Salsa, targeted at Latinos. The network is scheduled to go live on June 1. TBN Salsa will be geared toward second- and third-generation Hispanics who may not speak Spanish, as well as non-Hispanic …

NEW YORK: The new original web comedy Empty Spaces has debuted on Flama, Univision Communications' bicultural OTT video network for 15- to 30-year-olds. Empty Spaces follows a pair of real-estate agents as they attempt to rent out some of the most undesirable living spaces in Los Angeles. The show, which comprises …

MIAMI: NBC Universo, a general-entertainment cable channel for Latinos, has appointed Bilai Joa Silar as senior VP of programming and production, effective April 27. Silar will report to Rubén Mendiola, the president of NBC Universo. She will oversee the development and execution of the network's programming strategy to promote its …

MIAMI: Sábado Gigante, the popular Univision Network variety show hosted by Don Francisco, is scheduled to come to an end this September after a 53-year run. The program will end its current cycle on September 19, to coincide with the end of the 2014-15 broadcast television season. Created and hosted …

MEXICO CITY: Later this month, Grupo Televisa is set to nominate Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer to its board of directors. The nomination is scheduled for April 29 and will take place during Televisa’s shareholders’ meeting. Feltheimer has held several leadership positions during his three decades in the industry, including at …

SÃO PAULO: South Korean media group EPG has licensed Merciless, a psychological thriller series, from Globo. Merciless tells the story of Edu, a serial killer who is unable to feel compassion or empathy. The show stars Bruno Gagliasso (The Enchanted Tale) and Débora Falabella (Brazil Avenue). It is penned by …

SÃO PAULO: Brazil’s Globo has renewed its partnership with Ecuadorian broadcaster Ecuavisa. The companies have worked together for more than 15 years. Past Globo productions to have aired on the network include Brazil Avenue, The Life We Lead, Trail of Lies, Cat’s Cradle, The Enchanted Tale, Irrational Heart and Pages …

MIAMI: Estudios TeleMéxico is set to produce prime-time series and novelas for Telemundo in the U.S. following a multiyear agreement between the companies. Through the deal, Estudios TeleMéxico will produce the series in Mexico or Colombia in collaboration with Telemundo Studios. Telemundo Internacional will distribute the series worldwide. “We are …

MIAMI: Cisneros Media has hired Wilma Maciel as VP of content management and acquisitions for Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD), effective immediately. In her newly created role, Maciel will work out of Miami under Marcello Coltro, the executive VP of content distribution at Cisneros Media. She will assist Coltro with the …

CANNES: The newly launched Grand Prix Media is working to position itself as the leading independent distributor of Brazilian content to the international market, and is using MIPTV as an opportunity to do so. “As such, we are proud to be representing a selection of the best content available in …