Telemundo plans to add "Gran Hermano," the first-ever Spanish-language U.S. reality show based on the worldwide hit format, to its growing slate of reality fare. An original series produced by Endemol Shine Latino, the Spanish language division of Endemol Shine North America, exclusively for Telemundo and featuring a U.S. Hispanic cast, "Gran Hermano" is a real-life soap opera that begins when fourteen strangers commit to living together with no connection to the outside world in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One by one, the contestants will vote each other out until the last remaining house guest wins a grand prize. The series, which will air over 13 weeks representing more than 100 hours of original content, will be paired with a 24-hour digital HUB at Telemundo.com that allows viewers to check in on the housemates whenever they choose and see events unfold in real time.
"We are pleased to add yet another truly global hit franchise to Telemundo's reality lineup," said Luis Silberwasser, President, TELEMUNDO. "Our viewers are passionate and engaged with reality entertainment programming, and with 'Gran Hermano' our partners at Endemol Shine
NORTH AMERICA have provided us with an addictive new series whose cast will fully represent the changing face of America."
Endemol Shine
NORTH AMERICA Co-Chairmen and Co-CEO's Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin stated, "We are thrilled to bring 'Gran Hermano' to the U.S. Hispanic audience with our partners at TELEMUNDO. This series continues to resonate with TV audiences all over the world and our team has developed an exciting new version that we believe will resonate with the Spanish-language viewers here in the U.S."
About TELEMUNDO:
TELEMUNDO, a division of NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. TELEMUNDO's multiple platforms include the
Telemundo Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations, broadcast and MVPD affiliates;
Telemundo Digital Media, which distributes TELEMUNDO's original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices and www.telemundo.com; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and
Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned
Telemundo as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 120 countries in over 40 languages.
ABOUT ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA
Endemol Shine
NORTH AMERICA delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine
NORTH AMERICA is part of Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies in the U.S. that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world. Its Endemol Shine Latino division oversees all Spanish-language sales and development in both the U.S. and Mexico. And subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment, Original Media, True Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment. In addition, Endemol Shine
NORTH AMERICA has a strategic partnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions.
Endemol Shine Group's companies in
NORTH AMERICA are behind hit series including
BELOW DECK (Bravo), Bullseye (FOX), Big Brother (CBS),
THE BIGGEST LOSER (NBC),
FAKE OFF (TruTV)
HELL ON WHEELS (AMC),
INK MASTER (Spike),
IT TAKES A CHURCH (GSN),
KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS (E!),
KINGDOM (DirecTV),
KNIFE FIGHT (Esquire), MasterChef (FOX),
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (FOX),
RESTAURANT STARTUP (CNBC),
SWAMP PEOPLE (History),
THE ISLAND (NBC),
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA (Bravo),
STEVE HARVEY (NBCU), T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (VH1),
STEVE AUSTIN'S BROKEN SKULL CHALLENGE (CMT), Wipeout (ABC) and many more.
Endemol Beyond USA, one of the fastest-growing and award-winning digital networks of 2014, is part of the Endemol Shine Group. As a Premium Content Network, Endemol Beyond
USA content is available across more than 20 platforms including YouTube, Yahoo, AOL, Roku, TiVo,DailyMotion and Amazon Fire TV. Endemol Beyond is the first Premium Channel Network with hubs in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, with plans to expand into Asia, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe. Endemol Beyond
USA produces and distributes premium-quality online content starring influential talent such as Pitbull, Brittany Furlan, DreaDe Matteo and Andy Milonakis across lifestyle, comedy, reality and music-themed digital networks. Together Endemol Beyond and digital pioneer Michelle Phan have recently launched ICON, the first worldwide Premium Lifestyle Network. ICON is an online global destination featuring a prolific slate of original programming in beauty, fashion, wellness, DIY, food, human interest stories and travel.
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