Produced exclusively for the streaming platform by Lemon Studios, the titles include a feature film, a reality show and two fiction series.
TelevisaUnivision and Lemon Studios today announced four original titles that will premiere exclusively on ViX+, the new Spanish-language premium subscription service (SVOD) set to launch during the second half of this year.
The exclusive productions to be developed by Lemon Studios for ViX+ include a feature film, a reality show and two fictional series.
“We are proud to be working with Lemon Studios, a prominent Mexican production company, to jointly develop the best content in Spanish, reflective of our unique and diverse stories,” said Rodrigo Mazón, executive vice president and general manager of ViX+. “Our brand mission is to highlight Hispanic storytelling and be emblematic of Latino cultures, providing the creative community with the freedom and investment to shine in all genres.”
The first original titles, which are already in production, are:
A family-friendly horror film telling the story of Tomás, a horror- and fantasy-literature fan, who at the tender age of 11 faces the biggest adventure in his life: figuring out whether his teacher is a kid-eating monster bent on attacking his whole school, all while his family and friends doubt his theories. Written by Ricardo Avilés and directed by José Sierra, Mi maestra se comió a mi amigo (My Teacher Ate My Friend) started production in February and stars Ilse Salas.
La loca de los perros (The Crazy Dog Lady) is a reality show for dog lovers about the intrepid life of Erika Fernández, an outgoing TV host who alternates between her glamour-filled life and a noble mission: rescuing every at-risk dog. The filming of this reality show, which proves that people who fight as a “pack” make a mark, begins on March 23.
In addition, two original series are under development with the following working titles: Un buen divorcio (A Good Divorce), a dramedy about a couple, both successful divorce lawyers, who personify the saying that “the cobbler’s wife is the worst shod”; and No eres tú, son mis daddy issues (It’s Not You, It’s My Daddy Issues), a dramedy about a 27-year-old screenwriter who, after her mother dies, must face the adult world alongside her father, whom she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl and who is in the midst of his own quest to learn what it means to be a “responsible adult.”
“In this era of high-level content, there was a need for a place that would give voice to creators of Latino origin. ViX+ is one of the biggest Spanish-language content forces to answer this call. With its aggressive plan for production in Spanish, Lemon Studios is proud to join the mission of helping our stories nourish this platform for many years,” said Billy Bovzar, Lemon Studios founding partner.
As part of the recently announced ViX, the world’s biggest Spanish-language streaming service, the premium SVOD level VIX+ will offer more than 10,000 hours of content, including more than 50 series and films, the first year alone. The service will be available in the U.S., Mexico and most other Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.
The free AVOD option will launch in the U.S., Mexico and most other Spanish-speaking Latin American countries on March 31 and will be available on major platforms and on the web at vix.com.
