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Galavisión Unveils Programming Lineup for 2005-2006 Season. #1 Spanish-Language Cable Network Debuts Five New Galavisión Productions and Extends Lineup of Sports, News and Entertainment Offerings
Network consistently outdelivers all other Spanish-language cable networks combined
New York, NY -- Spanish-language cable network Galavisión today announced its 2005-2006 programming lineup. Galavisión, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, is the leading cable network in the U.S. for Hispanic Adults 18-49, outdelivering the other 14 Spanish-language cable networks combined in both primetime and total day.
Available to almost six million Hispanic subscribers and more than 40 million cable and satellite subscribers, Galavisión is the most widely distributed Spanish-language cable network in the United States. The Network offers more than 50 hours of live news, sports and entertainment programming each week.
“Galavisión’s top-notch, 100% Spanish-language programming has made it the overwhelming leader in the competitive Spanish-language cable television landscape,” said Joanne Lynch, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Galavisión. “Galavisión is home to the most comprehensive lineup of interest-driven Spanish-language programs on cable television, including live news, the most popular soccer tournaments, classic comedies and variety shows. In the 2005-2006 season, we’re pleased to be adding five new Galavisión-produced programs, which will further enable us to continue to provide a live, direct connection to the people, places and events that matter most to Hispanic America.”
New Programs
Galavisión’s programming lineup for 2005-2006 features five original, first-run programs:
• “Acceso Máximo” – Galavisión goes live on Saturday nights with the first interactive show to hit primetime Spanish-language cable television. Through text messaging and online voting, viewers choose the music videos they want to see as Spanish TV’s hippest host Carlos Calderón and celebrity guests broadcast the audience’s requests live on the air. (Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET)
• “En Profundidad” – This news show goes beyond the headlines to provide an in-depth look at the most pressing social issues facing Hispanics’ lives. (Monthly, Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
• “El Rastro del Crimen” – In this new program, forensic investigators take viewers to the scenes of real-life murder mysteries (Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
• “Pulso TV”– Viewers re-live the week’s most memorable moments on Spanish-language TV, and can go online to vote for their favorites. (Saturday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
• “La Lista”– This new show brings Hispanic audiences Top 10 weekly lists in various categories, including the hottest celebrities, most beautiful destinations, most outrageous gossip, etc. (Saturday, 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
In addition, sports fans will have three more reasons to turn to Galavisión:
• “World Cup 2006” comes to Galavisión next summer, as 32 countries from all over the world compete in the world’s most renowned soccer tournament. Galavisión will bring soccer fanatics the day’s best matches in primetime and early fringe. (June 9-July 9, 2006)
• “Sólo D’ Fútbol” takes soccer fans inside the game with an interactive show featuring commentary and footage of the latest soccer matches. (Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. ET)
• “Conexión Deporte” is an international sports program featuring the greatest moments in extreme sports and competition. (Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. ET)
Returning Favorites
News
Galavisión is the network Hispanics continue to turn to for reliable and relevant news and information. Record numbers of loyal news viewers tune into Galavisión each quarter, more than all of the other English- or Spanish-language cable news networks combined.
• “Primero Noticias” gives Hispanic Americans the morning’s more important breaking news, exclusive reports, weather, sports, interviews and much more. (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET)
• “Noticiero con Lolita Ayala” returns as the #1 rated mid-afternoon news show, covering on the most important issues of the day. (Monday-Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET)
• “Noticiero con Paola Rojas” brings a new face to Galavisión’s unrivaled news lineup delivering the day’s top stories. (Monday-Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET)
• “Los Reporteros” is back for its third season of extensive coverage on global and domestic issues, and riveting investigative reports. (Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
• “Las Noticias Por Adela” provides viewers with a live, insider’s perspective on tough issues that directly affect the Hispanic community today. (Monday-Friday, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. ET)
• “El Noticiero con Joaquín López-Dóriga” brings viewers with a live overview of the top worldwide news stories and in-depth special reports. (Monday-Friday, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. ET)
Sports
Galavisión will continue to offer the best in televised sporting events complemented by expert commentary and analysis for the 2005-2006 season. Throughout the year, the Network offers the most exciting lineup of championship soccer, boxing and wrestling.
• “Fútbol Liga Mexicana” offers over 100 thrilling professional Mexican league regular-season and championship matches of the most popular soccer franchise among U.S. Hispanics. (Saturday 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. ET)
• “Boxeo en Esta Esquina” couples hard-hitting boxing action featuring the leading Hispanic featherweight, lightweight and welterweight champions. (Thursday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET)
• “La Jugada” keeps fans up-to-date on the Mexican League Soccer’s latest stats, scores and highlights with interviews and play-by-plays conducted by expert studio hosts. (Monday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET)
• “Noticiero Todo Deporte” gives fans a final, live review of the day’s sports highlights. (Monday-Friday, 12:30 a.m. – 12:45 a.m. ET)
• “FIFA Fútbol Mundial” provides the most in-depth Spanish-language soccer news, and with the 2006 World Cup quickly approaching, “FIFA Fútbol Mundial” will be the home for the latest scores, schedules and highlights. (Saturday, 12:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. ET and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET)
• “Más Deporte” is a live pre-game show for Mexican League Soccer fans, which features player profiles, contests and interviews of today’s soccer stars. (Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET)
• “Acción” features highlights of the sports world’s most significant events. (Sunday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. ET)
Variety
Returning to Galavisión’s lineup is a selection of exclusive first-run entertainment and lifestyle programming that is informative and engaging.
• “Hoy” remains a morning-show favorite among Hispanics of all ages and features a live combination of news, comedy, entertainment and talk. (Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET)
• “Nuestra Casa” features exciting entertainment news, trends, recipes, musical performances and health advice delivered in front of a lively studio audience. (Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET)
• “Con Todo” provides Hispanic audiences with unlimited access to the world of entertainment with the latest gossip and inside stories on their favorite celebrities. (Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)
• “Vida Total” focuses on providing the latest fitness and lifestyle news and offering up-to-date information on health and medical issues affecting the Hispanic community. (Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET)
• “En Casa de Lucy” features Galavisión’s own Lucy Pereda in one of the most popular lifestyle programs on Spanish-language television. She offers viewers original ideas on home decorating, etiquette, gardening, cooking, beauty and health. (Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. ET)
• “Archivos del Más Allá” returning for a second season, this show entertains audiences by presenting the extraordinary stories of unexplained occurrences, recreating mysteries for viewers to solve. (Sunday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET)
Comedy
Viewers will be delighted by the return of Hispanic America’s favorite comedies. These classics are among the highest rated comedies in all of cable.
• “El Chapulín Colorado,” “El Chavo,” and “Chespirito,” the Roberto Gómez Bolaños classics, return again this season to entertain viewers seeking laughs. (Monday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET; Monday-Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET, respectively)
• “La Co-Media Hora” keeps afternoons exciting with unique 30-minute comedies each weekday. (Monday-Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET)
• “Bienvenidos” features a star-studded cast of comedians who perform skits, parodies and stand-up. (Friday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET and Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET)
• “Al Derecho y Al Derbez” features renowned comedian, Eugenio Derbez, who leads an ensemble cast in this weekend comedy program. (Sunday, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET)
Specials
• Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with 8 hours of live music and entertainment honoring Mexican pride and patriotism with “Fiesta Mexicana/El Grito.” (September 15-16, 2005)
• “Luces de Navidad” – Galavisión presents an original look at interesting Christmas stories of Hispanic families from different backgrounds residing in major metropolitan areas of the United States. (December 21, 2005)
• Mensaje de Amor” a two-hour Galavisión original production of music videos and interviews about love and friendship in recognition of Valentine’s Day. (February 12, 2006, 9:00 p.m. ET)
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 83% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 27 Univision Network television stations and 1 non-Univision television station; TeleFutura Television Group, which owns and operates 33 TeleFutura Network television stations; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 66 radio stations in 17 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 27% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles with television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.
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