Fox Deportes at 20; Telemundo Studios Goes Global; ESPN Deportes Goes Ape

Top Story - November 2, 2016 Fox Deportes at 20: Beyond 'Fútbol' In an exclusive interview marking Fox Deportes's 20th anniversary, EVP and GM Carlos Sanchez talks about how the network has stayed ahead of the competition by broadening its offerings beyond soccer and putting social media on center stage. More» News Telemundo Uncorks International Studios NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has formed Telemundo International Studios, a production unit focused on creating short-form scripted formats designed to serve both emerging platforms and the lucrative international marketplace. More» How a Man In a Gorilla Suit Is Helping ESPN Deportes You know it's basketball season when a man in a gorilla suit appears in promos for a sports network's signature studio show. Viewers of ESPN Deportes and its ESPN México sibling are being treated to two new "This Is SportsCenter" spots featuring "Go," the gorilla mascot of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. More » Here's the First Animated Content From Chanclazo The first batch of digital content created and distributed by Chanclazo Studios through its partnership with Entravision Communications — a 30-second animated short based on popular radio show Erazno y La Chokolata — is now available for consumption. More » Univision Appoints Two to Top Entertainment Posts Univision has tapped former Comedy Central International global production and development chief Lourdes Diaz as president of Univision Entertainment. Adrian Santucho has also joined the programmer as Miami-based executive vice president of Univision Studios, reporting to Diaz. More » Telemundo Reinforces Its Talent Roster A leading lady of Telemundo's afternoon lineup is staying in place for a few more years: María Celeste Arrarás has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the NBCUniversal Hispanic Group network, keeping her as host and Editorial Director of Al Rojo Vivo. Arrarás' contract extension comes as Telemundo makes two other key appointments that involve women. More » Estrella TV Adds a Local News Executive in L.A. KRCA, Estrella TV's flagship station in Los Angeles, has attracted an assistant news director from Telemundo's Houston O&O to head up its local news operation. More » Movers & Shakers · Liberman Broadcasting-owned Estrella TV has promoted Scott Haugenes to senior vice president of network sales from VP, new business development, responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for the network and its Fenomeno Studios. He reports to Liberman chief operating officer Winter Horton. · Rosina Grosso has been added as a co-host of the Telemundo sports highlights show Titulares y Más Coors Light, which is adding a late-night edition on Saturdays and Sundays, starting Nov. 5. Grosso joins hosts Miguel Gurwitz, Karim Mendiburu and Ana Jurka. She has appeared on Univision's now-concluded Sábado Gigante. Briefing Room Telenovela Stars Find Reality TV Tough (Multichannel News, Oct. 24) Hispanic TV Summit: Jenni Rivera's Kids Show Their New Reality (Multichannel News, Oct. 20) Hispanic TV Summit: Comcast's X1 Gives Hispanics Choice (Multichannel News, Oct. 20) Next TV Summit 2016: Univision Runs Lean, Takes Risks Amid Shifting Viewing Trends (Multichannel News, Oct. 19) Contributing Editor: Adam R. Jacobson Contact: adam@adamrjacobson.com

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