This Week’s Top Stories

TelevisaUnivision introduces new OTT, ViX; ViacomCBS’ streaming strategy for 2022; Series Mania unveils full agenda. Watch these and all of the week’s top stories in 60 seconds.

1. TelevisaUnivision Introduces ViX, “World’s Largest Spanish-Language Streaming Service”

Designed for the Hispanic-speaking market, the new platform will launch on March 31 with an AVOD option, ViX, and an SVOD option, ViX+, offering over 50,000 hours of content. Read more.

2. 50 Originals, Rebranding, New Markets and Bundles: ViacomCBS’ Streaming Strategy for 2022

During its Investor Day 2022, the company presented its financial results and unveiled its business strategy for the year ahead, when it plans to reinforce its streaming initiatives through a rebranding, over 50 new international originals, expansion to new markets and new bundle offers. Read more.

3. Series Mania Unveils Full Agenda and Co-Pro Pitching Session Selection

The event’s organization presented all the details for the upcoming Series Mania Festival set for March 18-25 in Lille, France, including its selection of 16 titles competing in its Co-Pro Pitching sessions; as well as Series Mania Forum, the industry arm of Series Mania, set for March 22-24. Read more.

4. The Hispanic World will Have its Own Eurovision: Hispavisión

The president of RTVE, José Manuel Pérez Tornero, announced during the Ibero-American Forum of Audiovisual Public Service the creation of Hispavisión together with other public channels in Ibero-America. Read more.

5. VIP 2000 TV Acquires Five Turkish Films for Latin America

The company signed a deal with High Fidelity International for a package of five Turkish films, including One Breath Is Enough, Just One Night, My Daughter and I, Color of Rain and Spring Fever. Read more.

6. Globo’s Sweet Diva to Premiere in Poland

The hit telenovela will make its debut on the Novela TV channel on Friday, February 18. Read more.

7. NEM Dubrovnik Unveils its First Speakers for 2022 Edition

The event will take place from June 6 to 9 at the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, offering keynotes and panels from top executives from HBO Max, M7 Group, BBC Studios, AMC Networks International, Ampere Analysis and Omdia. Read more.

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