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Merger and acquisition activity in LatAm media, the drastic changes in the U.S. Hispanic sector and more are discussed in a NATPE panel moderated by World Screen’s Anna Carugati.

SÃO PAULO: Globo's current movie catalog includes The Moving Forest and Alone Man, two Globo Filmes productions that contain elements of drama, comedy and romance.

MIAMI: Keshet International (KI) and Chilean broadcaster MEGA have entered a co-development deal to create a new entertainment series.

MIAMI: A division of Carlos Slim's telco América Móvil is planning to launch a new channel in the U.S. this year targeted at Mexican viewers.

BUENOS AIRES: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Latin America is developing InFidel (working title), a new original production that will glimpse into Fidel Castro's love life.

MIAMI: Paramount Channel has acquired the hit series House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black, which will broadcast for the first time on pay TV in Latin America as an exclusive for the network.

BUENOS AIRES: FOX Networks Group Latin America has entered into a production pact with La Corriente del Golfo for the new original series Aquí en la Tierra, based on an original idea from Gael García Bernal and Kyzza Terrazas.

MIAMI: Univision is working with Curiosity Media, led by Pedro Torres, on a new series based on the life of the popular Mexican musician Luis Miguel.

MIAMI: FremantleMedia International has secured more than 100 hours' worth of programming sales at NATPE, landing deals on titles such as the miniseries Apple Tree Yard and the dating format Take Me Out.

NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY: Isaac Lee is taking on the role of chief content officer at Univision and Televisa as the Mexican media giant and the U.S. Hispanic broadcaster align their programming development and production efforts.