Under his charge, he is responsible for overseeing corporate operations for the Company. Based in Toronto, Akman, assumes this new post created by Cineflix, he will report directly to co-CEO, Katherine Buck and Glen Salzmann. “Andrew comes to strengthen Cineflix’s team Leadership and the ability to grow strategically. His extensive career in development and profitability efficiency through operational innovation makes him an ideal compliment for the team”, remarked Katherine Buck.   Read more...

Ellen DeGeneres, original voice in English of the forgetful bluefish from “Buscando a Nemo”, revealed some details of the new release. “I waited for this day for a long time.  I am not crazy when I say that it was so long. I know the people from Pixar was very busy creating “Toy Story 16’” but the wait was worth it. The script is fantastic and has everything that I adored in   Read more...

According to data disclosed by the consultant SNL Kagan, The Walt Disney Company heads the ranking of 25 major media companies and entertainment, with $6,200 million in net revenue in 2012, marking an increase of 17.4% compared to 2011. And that is only the last year, the success of the film Los Vengadores, left Disney earnings of $623.4 millon in the U.S. and $1.510 millon worldwide. Concerning revenue, Disney reported   Read more...

The series Pablo Escobar: “El patrón del mal” is the only Latin title selected as one of the 50 formats that have changed the global TV industry, according to thewit.com, under The (W) it list, issued by MIPTV and MIPCOM communities, well known fairs in this field. The Wit, Swiss-based agency that studies TV trends worldwide, presents this list, and during the commemoration of its 50th anniversary, will award this   Read more...

TVMAS held talks with the creator of successful telenovelas for Televisa, about his latest telenovela “Porque el amor manda”, sold to 40 countries and recently debuted in the United States via Univision Network, ranking among the most watched programs . Osorio hopes to surpass with this production the audience of his previous work, “Una familia con suerte.” “We are committed to the local audience, the U.S. Hispanic and the rest   Read more...

After the purchase of 100% of Mega by the Bethia Group, changes within the team continue inside the fourth Chilean channel, among them the departure of Francisco Henriquez as program director, who headed the office for 11 years . Now that position will be occupied by Javier Villanueva Barzelatto. “Javier joins as of 1 April and we know he will be a great contributor. This way we complete the executive   Read more...

In its pre-release in New York and Los Angeles was shown only in 3 cinemas and reached $ 270,000 in one weekend. These figures are important for a low-budget film, according to the Hollywood Reporter of 2 million. Written and directed by Harmony Korine, the film recorded largely of how the paparazzi actually harassed the former Disney stars, as if the plot comes alive for real. It tells the story   Read more...

TVMAS spoke with Alejandra Barrera, Marketing Director at Turner Mexico and Central America, following the launch of the new season by TBS Veryfunny Anger Management. After 16 months of its release in Latin America, the signal reaches 31 million subscribers. “Our goal this year is to continue growing the distribution and reach the top of the pay-TV distribution. Also, we will continue acquiring good content and also grow in production.   Read more...

Semillitas, the channel for Latino children 0-5 years of age produced by SOMOSTV, today announced it will be available nationally on the Xfinity On Demand platform from Comcast, a leading global media and technology company. The content of this channel and its in-house productions designed to protect the Latino heritage and traditions, are accessible to the subscribers of the MultiLatino package, as part of Comcast’s efforts to provide premium programming   Read more...