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Exclusive: TelevisaUnivision’s streamer, ViX, is setting sail for Europe.

The service will launch in Spain in January 2025, we can reveal, and be available on Atresplayer, Atresmedia’s streaming platform.

ViX will be offered on Atresplayer with no ads, and offer customers in Spain a library of 15,000 hours of content, live sport from several Liga Mx teams in Mexico and an extensive library of Spanish-language telenovelas, comedies and dramas such as La Mujer del Diablo, El Gallo de Oro, El Extraño Retorno de Diana Salazar, Más Allá de Ti and Pacto de Sangre and films including ¿Quieres ser mi Hijo? and Bendita Suegra.

“This partnership with Atresmedia marks a pivotal step in ViX’s expansion strategy, reinforcing our commitment to delivering unparalleled premium content across global Spanish-speaking markets,” said Rafael Urbina, President of Streaming and Digital at TelevisaUnivision. “We are excited to introduce ViX to new audiences in Spain and...

Prevention is better than cure, and no one has advocated for this more than the Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie, who underwent a preventive double mastectomy, after learning about her defective gene. Considering how BRCA1 significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer in women, Jolie revealed going under the knife and starting a new health reform.

Angelina Jolie | image: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By Sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Unwilling to put her kids through the same fate that befell her, following her mother’s demise at the age of 56, from cancer, Angelina Jolie decided to be proactive and minimize the risk. Not just that, she also went public with the news of her surgery, to raise awareness and save as many lives as possible.

Angelina Jolie Underwent Preventive Double Mastectomy to Reduce Cancer Risks

Angelina Jolie has always had a tumultuous life—beginning with her bizarre marriage with Billy Bob Thornton,...

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt became the definition of the “it couple” when they got together. They were two beloved actors, getting together and becoming iconic in their own ways. However, this meant that their divorce was also a whirlwind.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Credits: Georges Biard/ Wikimedia Commons.

One can imagine that such a tumultuous experience can have a very big impact on a person. Jolie has entered a new chapter of her life in the form of her upcoming project, Maria. During the interview, the actress talked about what it was like for her to play a real-life personality. Could her answers be linked to her divorce from Pitt?

Angelina Jolie Was Deeply Affected By Maria Callas Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria (2024) | Credits: Fremantle

Angelina Jolie recently gave an interview with Deadline, where she talked about her upcoming film, Maria. The project follows the life of the beloved opera singer,...

Chile’s Fabula and Spain’s Alea Media have unveiled they are allying on development of “A Long Petal of the Sea,” based on a 2019 novel by Isabel Allende.

Alea Media founder Aitor Gabilondo will serve as showrunner on the series which is scheduled to go into production by the end of 2025.

The new title joins two of the biggest powerhouses of premium scripted drama in the Spanish-speaking world and powerful IP in a swing for broad audiences worldwide.

Founded by Pablo and Juan de Dios Larrain, Academy Award winners for “A Fantastic Woman,” Fabula’s production credits take in movies “Jackie,” “Spencer” and “Maria,” all directed by Pablo Larraín.

Headed by Aitor Gabilondo, Alea Media is behind HBO Spanish smash hit “Patria” and Mediaset España’s “Wrong Side of the Tracks,” whose latest third season topped Netflix global non-English TV series charts earlier this year.

“A Long Petal of...

Volume Global, in association with Navajo Entertainment, Claxson Media, Fun Republic Pictures, Karma Film, Julijette, Palatin Media and Washington Square Entertainment, presented the highly anticipated adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime to an enthusiastic crowd at Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The panel, titled ‘Jonathan Frakes unveils ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ TV series,’ took place on Thursday, July 25th, at the San Diego Convention Center as part of Comic-Con International’s 2024 lineup.

Moderated by Comic-Con mainstay and legend Gary Miereanu, the panel featured special virtual appearances from director and Executive Producer Jonathan Frakes, and Executive Producer Lucas Vivo Garcia Lagos, while the Emmy-nominated Co-Showrunners David Cormican and Dwayne Hill, shared the stage with Miereanu along with fellow Executive Producer and Volume Global’s Michael Hamilton Wright.

Fans of the bestselling book franchise were treated to an in-depth discussion about the upcoming TV series adaptation based on the...

Cecilia Mato and Lucas Vivo García Lagos, founder of Navajo Films Argentina and Intro Pictures Brazil, have joined forces to launch Navajo Films Uruguay.

“We interpret the idea of ‘bringing a fresh perspective to the industry’ as infusing new ideas, creativity and a unique approach into our work. Despite being two young individuals, we bring a wealth of experience to the table. Our goal is to produce IP that resonates with us as viewers,” said Mato, previously at Salado.

“Our country has immense creative potential and we are committed to contributing to the development of the local and international audiovisual industry. The partnership with our colleagues in Brazil and Argentina allows us to explore new creative frontiers,” she added.

Mariano Kohan has been tapped as executive producer.

Mato also opened up about two projects accompanying the launch, starting with “Menem,” exploring the life and legacy of former Argentine president Carlos Menem.

Miami-based production powerhouse Btf Media has announced new appointments and promotions to expand its management team and position in Spanish-speaking markets.

Company founders Ricardo Coeto and Francisco Cordero will now serve as co-CEOs of the company. Cordero will lead business affairs and Ricardo creative affairs.

The film-tv company, whose recent projects include a Frida Kahlo TV series co-produced with the Frida Kahlo estate, has appointed industry veteran Yoselín Pérez Valdez as SVP of sales.

In her new position, she will head up Btf’s front office, helping secure new deals with clients. Pérez Valdez has more than 20 years of experience within the advertising and sales industry.

Ivonne Vela, former Cms manager at Btf, has been promoted to SVP of business affairs. Vela will oversee the operations of the management and back office team, as well as working with future stakeholders and managing projects.

“We are very proud to announce the new leadership for the company,...

After a great month of shows in September, Netflix will lose some shows in October, as even the premiere streaming service that started the game and has always been the winner of the streaming wars has to let go of some of its content.

The titles leaving include teenage horror stories Are You Afraid of the Dark? irreverent comedy in Chappelle's Show, a family with as much gold as secrets in Old Money, friendships and crime in Blood Pact, and ancient Chinese politics in The Rise of the Pheonixes. So here's everything we know about the shows leaving Netflix in October 2023.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1 (Oct. 1)

Departing Oct. 1 is the first season of the anthology horror show Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Nickelodeon, which is actually the second revival of the beloved original '90s series, following a group of teenagers who gather around a campfire to tell ghost stories,...

TelevisaUnivision has enlisted key players across Ibero-America to produce original projects for its two-tiered streaming platform, ViX. During the first quarter of this year, 11 series and movies are kicking off production, among them from the likes of Mexico’s Argos Contenido, Lemon Films, Alazraki and Edge Films, Argentina’s Fam Contenidos, and Colombia’s 11:11 Films & TV and Spain’s Morena Films, as well as Miami-based Btf Media and W Studios.

“By announcing these 11 new productions, we’re not only reaffirming our commitment to genuinely reflect the rich and diverse stories of our Hispanic community but also leading the charge in delivering the best-in-class content,” said Rodrigo Mazón, EVP & chief content officer, ViX.

“Working closely with our amazing production partners and accomplished content creators and storytellers, who have embraced our mission, ViX is delivering more Spanish-language originally produced titles than anyone else in our first year, and we’re only getting started,...