Univision to open its own TV production studio

[stationless listener]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-univision8-2009dec08,0,6715801.story
http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/tv/story/1370815.html
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=118653

Well, it is about time Univision started weaning off its dependence on cheap soap operas from Mexico. It'll take some time, as the articles suggest. However, I think Univision has a good chance of pulling it off, as they are the most widely-viewed Spanish-language network in the States and they have World Cup soccer rights through 2014.

 

[JayR]

Does it necessarily mean the end of Televisa programming on Univision and its networks (Galavision, Telefutura)?

If it does come down to it, which network will carry Televisa programming? Telemundo? Azteca America? Any network willing to carry such programming?

 

[BRNout]

Does it necessarily mean the end of Televisa programming on Univision and its networks (Galavision, Telefutura)?

If it does come down to it, which network will carry Televisa programming? Telemundo? Azteca America? Any network willing to carry such programming?

I'd imagine that they'll still show some Televisa-based programming as that is quite popular with their audience. This will be augmented with in-house programming produced at their new studios. Honestly, I thought that they already had some studios set up in Miami as certain shows (Sabado Gigante, Caso Cerrado, etc.) originate there.

All in all, it's a smart move because the more quality programming they can crank out, the more programming they can sell to networks/stations throughout Latin America. There's money to be made there. In addition, they'll be able to shoot everything in HD. I tend to doubt that Televisa has plans to produce anything in HD for another few years.