10-10-2006

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Galavisión, part of Univision Communications Inc (NYSE: UVN), is the most widely distributed Spanish-language cable network in the United States, available to more than seven million Hispanic subscribers. For the fifth consecutive year, Galavisión has broken its own viewership records delivering the largest Hispanic audience in all of cable.

“Bright House Networks is committed to bringing the best programming available for our Hispanic viewers throughout the Tampa Bay area,” said Kevin Hyman, President of Bright House Networks Tampa Bay Division. “We are proud to bring Galavisión and its wide variety of programming, including the new interactive experience “Acceso Máximo,” to our customers.”

“We are excited to partner with Bright House Networks to bring Galavisión, Hispanic America’s favorite cable destination, to the Tampa Bay area,” said Joanne Lynch, Galavisión Senior Vice President and General Manager. “I am also thrilled to announce that for the first time ever we will bring ‘Acceso Máximo,’ one of Galavisión’s most popular shows, live to Tampa on November 17th.”

Calderón, one of America’s favorite young hosts, added: “I can’t wait to make an even closer connection with Tampa Bay fans when ‘Acceso Máximo’ comes live to Tampa. It’s going to be an exciting show.”

“Acceso Máximo” is a groundbreaking all access, live show to which viewers send text messages and vote online for their favorite music videos. Each episode features a celebrity guest or co-host. Recent guests include multiplatinum Latin GRAMMY® nominated artist for Spanish pop, grupero and regional Mexican music, Alondra; popular Mexican rock and pop singer Gloria Trevi; and the “Queen of Reggaetón,” Ivy Queen.

At the beginning of each show, Calderón introduces two videos for “Agarrón de Videos” (Battle of the Videos) that will battle for the viewers’ choice throughout the show. Calderón’s witty and playful personality sets the tone during the humorous and revealing “Nota Loca” segment in which he conducts unconventional interviews with different artists. Calderón also presents “Rolon de Calderón” (Carlos’ Pick), “Video Máximo” (Video of the Week), and the viewers’ choice video of the week, which fans vote for at Univision.com. The winner is presented at the end of each program.

 “Acceso Máximo” airs on Friday’s from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Galavisión (Channel 79 in the Tampa Bay area).

Bright House Networks is a leading provider of entertainment and information services serving approximately one million customers in the greater Tampa Bay area. The company's fiber-optic network offers Digital Cable, HDTV, Digital Video Recorders, iCONTROL On Demand services, and multiple high-speed Internet services. It also began offering Digital Phone service in 2004. Bright House Networks is managed by Advance/Newhouse Communications.

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 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 87% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records 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 14.9% 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.

Additional Information about the Acquisition and Where to Find It

Univision Communications Inc (the "Company") has filed a proxy statement and other documents regarding the proposed acquisition of the Company by Umbrella Acquisition Inc. ("Umbrella") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. A definitive proxy statement has been sent to security holders of the Company seeking their approval of the transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents may also be obtained free of charge on the Company's website at www.univision.net or by directing a request to Univision Communications Inc., 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 3050, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Attention: Investor Relations.