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NEW YORK: Univision Communications Inc. has elevated Jonathan Schwartz to the newly created position of chief legal and corporate affairs officer.

BROOKLYN: Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich is joining U.S. Spanish-language network HITN, hosting a new cooking show set in different American cities.

NEW YORK: The Univision Creator Network (UCN) is expanding into fashion and beauty after signing new talent.

SANTA MONICA/BUENOS AIRES: Lionsgate will supply its premium first-run films to Fox Networks Group (FNG) Latin America's pay-TV and basic cable channels in the region, thanks to a new output agreement the companies have signed.

NEW YORK: Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is taking over full ownership of Fusion, ending its joint partnership with ABC for the service.

TEL AVIV: Keshet International (KI) has appointed Frank Scheuermann as head of development and production for its business in Latin America, where it's looking to expand local production capabilities.

MIAMI: The talk show Who’s Right? (¿Quién Tiene la Razón?), featuring Dr. Nancy Alvarez, is slated to premiere in the U.S. on Televisión Dominicana, marking the psychologist’s return to Spanish-language TV.

SÃO PAULO/LIMA: Globo is expanding its reach in Peru through a new agreement with Cable Peru.

BOGOTÁ: Caracol Internacional has rolled out a new app, making its programming available to clients via mobile devices.

NEW YORK: Azteca America has revealed its 2016-17 programming lineup, which includes new interactive family game shows, adventure reality programs, drama series and Mexican soccer.