A new agreement between Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, and Univision Communications will add at least three new Latino-oriented cable networks to the television lineup beginning as early as next month.
The two cable companies have agreed to extend a carriage agreement with Univision TV as well as bring several new Univision networks to Time Warner Cable viewers. The complete lineup:
- UnivisionHD: The Univision broadcast network (Spanish)
- UniMás: The “second program” of Univision’s broadcast network (Spanish)
- Galavisión: A cable entertainment channel (Spanish)
- Univision tlNovelas: All telenovelas (soap operas), all the time (Spanish)
- FOROtv: The Mexico City-based 24 hour news channel (Spanish)
- El Rey Channel: A joint project of filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures, launching to cater to second/third-generation young adult Latinos (English)
Many Univision shows are now subtitled in English, especially during prime time hours, to expand the potential viewing audience.
“Time Warner Cable is delighted to be able to work out our early renewal and expand our business relationship with Univision,” said Melinda Witmer, chief video and content officer for TWC. “Our comprehensive agreement expands the number of ways our Hispanic subscribers can enjoy their favorite entertainment, news, sports and telenovelas.”
The deal also allows Time Warner Cable to carry Univision content on streaming video and on-demand platforms.