Cannes – Telemundo Internacional announced at a press conference held in Cannes, France, that the well-known Mexican actress Aracely Arambula will play the leading role in the new telenovela based on Victor Hugo’s classic work Les Miserables, to be produced by Telemundo in 2014. Valentina Parraga, the acclaimed writer for Telemundo's ratings successes La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South) and La Patrona (The Return), heads the adaptation of this new … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
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Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo channel launch Mimiami - The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has launched the Telemundo channel in Africa. This telenovela channel, available in English and Portuguese, is a pioneer in the territory, with a presence in more than 48 countries in the continent through Multichoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform, DStv.The launch was preceded by a major event in the city of Johannesburg, where local media and clients joined and welcomed … [Read more...] about Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo to launch in Africa
London – The channel’s division of NBCUniversal International Television announced the launch of the popular Latin American channel Telemundo in Africa. Launching in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa on August 12, 2013, Telemundo will exclusively air telenovelas with the tag line: “Telemundo – Feel the Passion.” Telemundo will be fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South African and … [Read more...] about Telemundo to launch in Africa
Maid in Manhattan debuts in Africa
Miami – Maid in Manhattan, distributed by Telemundo Internacional, made its debut in Africa last week with its premiere in Uganda. Karina Etchison, Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is pleased with the telenovela’s premere in Uganda on Nation TV. “I am very proud to share with Ugandans our great passion of powerful love stories, as well as the quality production of Maid in Manhattan. I’m sure this Cinderella tale will capture their hearts and … [Read more...] about Maid in Manhattan debuts in Africa
Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
New York – Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live) and Giuliana Rancic (E! News) will be hosting the 61st Annual Miss Universe Competition on December 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live event, which is televised approximately 190 countries, will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET in the United States with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. “The Miss Universe competition heads to Las Vegas for what will be another exciting show for our fans and … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon LOS ANGELES – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The newly created position establishes centralised, West Coast leadership of all Nickelodeon’s content teams, and provides direct, on the ground oversight of the network’s development slate. Hicks will be based at … [Read more...] about Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon