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Univision plans in-house studio for more content

Univision Communications Inc. is creating a new studio to provide the media company with more original content.

Univision to make shows available on YouTube

Univision, the biggest Hispanic broadcaster in the U.S., said Monday its shows will be coming to YouTube in the new year.

New Univision Networks president embodies future

When Cesar Conde walks into a room, his youthful looks and earnest countenance have at times led people to confuse the trim executive with an intern.

Univision wins case barring Televisa online shows

A judge Friday barred Mexican TV program producer Televisa from making its shows available in the U.S. over the Internet because of an exclusive distribution deal it has with the country's top Spanish-language broadcaster, Univision.

Witness testimony ends in Televisa-Univision suit

Witness testimony has ended in Los Angeles about whether Televisa or Univision can transmit Televisa's popular telenovelas online and via satellite in the United States.

Obama offers remarks for Univision show

President Barack Obama told the viewers of a popular Latin music awards show Thursday that they must "stay involved and make your voices heard" as the nation fights its way out of troubled times.

Univision lays off 300, 6 pct of work force

Univision Communications Inc., the nation's top Hispanic broadcaster, on Friday laid off 300 people, or 6 percent of the work force, a spokeswoman confirmed.

Televisa wins concessions in Univision settlement

Grupo Televisa SAB said it had won concessions it valued at more than $600 million from Univision Communications Inc. in a settlement that capped a four-year lawsuit that rattled the Hispanic TV market in the United States.

Hispanic TV landscape could shift in L.A. trial

In a trial that could change the landscape of Hispanic television in the U.S., broadcasting giant Univision Communications Inc. squares off Tuesday against the supplier of its popular telenovelas, Grupo Televisa SA.

Univision Pushes Viewers to Citizenship

Maria Elena Castillo let her voice go unheard in American politics for a decade because she was afraid of failing the U.S. citizenship test that could give her the right to vote.

Univision Agrees to Record $24M FCC Fine

The nation's largest Spanish-language broadcaster has agreed to a record $24 million fine for failing to meet government rules for educational children's programming, a Federal Communications Commission official said Saturday.

Univision Cool to $10.7B Acquisition Bid

Univision Communications Inc. opened the door to potential buyers this week, but so far the company has drawn one bid it deemed too low while a last-minute shakeup within a second investor group has clouded prospects for another offer.

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Drama in Miami: Univisión to produce telenovelas at new studio
Source: MiamiHerald.com

After years of importing heaving bosoms and quivering pecs from Latin America, Spanish-language television giant Univision has found another source: Miami. The company is opening a studio in Miami to start producing its own telenovelas.

YouTube + Univision = TuTube
Source: The New York Times

YouTube said Monday that it reached an agreement with Univision, the most-watched Spanish language television network in the United States, to make a wide range of its programs available on the video sharing site.

Actor facing more child porn charges
Source: hosted.ap.org

A Spanish-language comedian and frequent guest on a popular Univision variety show has been charged with 30 counts of distributing child and computer pornography.

The TV Watch - For President, Five Programs, One Message
Source: The New York Times

No one shifted an armchair, moved a flower arrangement or asked an unexpected question.

In Media Blitz, Obama appears on five, count 'em, 5, networks, then on Letterman: 'Buy this plan today'
Source: FOXNews.com

President Obama blanketed the airwaves Sunday. As part of the blitz, the president appeared on the ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN Sunday shows, and on the Hispanic network Univision.

Why President Obama is appearing on Univison's Al Punto instead of Fox News Sunday
Source: Firedoglake

As you may have heard, President Obama is going to appear on five Sunday shows this Sunday (rumor has it that McCain is despondent to learn that he hasn't actually been President for the last eight months).

Premio Lo Nuestro 2009
Source: The-Backroom

The Premio lo Nuestro awards honor the best in Latin Music. Since 1989, fans have honored their favorites, including Gloria Estefan, Shakira, and Celia Cruz. Broadcast throughout the Americas, the 21st Annual Premio lo Nuestro Awards show airs on March 26, 2009.

Hispanic TV landscape could shift in L.A. trial
Source: The Arizona Republic

Are these the people that don't want illegal immigrants learning English?

Televisa vs. Univision, a telenovela all by itself.

Mexico City, January 6th, 2009. A federal civil trial expected to begin shortly in a Los Angeles courtroom will confront the two Spanish-language TV giants against each other on their programming agreement.

Chavez on Palin: "a beauty queen that they've put in the role of a figurine."
Source: Yahoo! News

In an interview with Univision, Sarah Palin referred to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as a "dictator" who cannot "mess with the United States whenever they feel like it." While an admirable sentiment, President Chavez' response was one that may bode ill for foreign relations  …

Voluntary deportations proposed
Source: The San Antonio Express-News

Rather than risk getting caught, turn yourselves in. That's the latest strategy in the government's ongoing effort to dramatically reduce the nation's ballooning population of unauthorized immigrants.

Republican Candidates Firm on Immigration
Source: The New York Times

The candidates told Spanish-language viewers that they would take a hard line on illegal immigration.

2008 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: GOP no-shows prompt cancellation of debate
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Univisión planned to air the first presidential debates in Spanish on Sept. 9 and 16, one for Democrats, the other for Republicans, trumpeting a national coming-out party for Hispanic voters. Except Republican candidates aren't coming.

Things That Might Scare The Americans: Univision Ranked #2 During July Sweeps
Source: Guanabee.com

Did you know that the Univision network ranked #2 amongst all American adults aged 18-34 during July sweeps? Beating out every other American network except for Fox.

How Do You Say 'Rebuttal' In Spanish?
Source: www.guanabee.com

Los Candidatos Debate in El Spaniol

Spanish TV puts '08 hopefuls into a bind
Source: thehill.com

Univision, the nation's largest Spanish-language TV network, has presented the '08 presidential candidates with a problem.

The Price of Free Airwaves
Source: The New York Times

Using the public airwaves is a privilege — a lucrative one — not a right, and I fear the F.C.C. has not done enough to stand up for the public interest.

FCC Hits Univision with $24 Million Record Fine
Source: bizofshowbiz.com

Univision is expected to be hit with the largest fine in history as the media company received numerous complaints since 2004.

MLS unveils 2007 season schedule
Source: MLSnet.com

Major League Soccer unveiled its regular season schedule for the 2007 season Tuesday, including the broadcasting schedule for each of the league's national television partners.

Univision is starting to feel the pressure
Source: bizofshowbiz.com

You would think that being the No. 1 Spanish-language network in America, and the fifth-largest broadcaster, would push Univision to market itself strongly and continue to offer unique, innovative programming. This fall though, they have almost done nothing to offer anything new.

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