The Miami Herald
anyone can say that in 2013 there were many changes and developments, and in the end everything remains the same, but that was the reality of Spanish-language television in the year just closed, almost the same as in previous years. This is roughly what happened in the last 12 months on our TV.
One of the main stories of the year was the expansion of Univision Communications, which launched its news channel and entertainment Fusion, a joint venture of Univision and Disney (which owns the ABC television network). The channel is aimed at U.S. Hispanics who speak English and it is too early to qualify for success or failure, but his schedule does not yet show a personality that defines and differentiates it from other channels, or to invite Hispanics English speakers to stop watching the news channels in English as Fox News, MSNBC or CNN. Other controversial elements are trying to include the element of “satire” or humor in their programs, which could turn them into an imitation of English blunders and absurdities Despierta America , the same as the image conveyed by the main presenter Jorge Ramos, who by now should have subtitles so that you understand what you are saying. Having a very marked accent when speaking English has nothing to do with their known qualities as a journalist.
As for Univision, the leading Spanish-language television network in the United States, seems to have reached a level of stagnation in which there can be no more growth. Its programming is based primarily on soap operas and special Mexican producer Televisa, which in turn seems to be also going through difficult times marked by the absence of new charismatic figures and the constant production of refried, ie, new versions of old hits or programs in other Latin American countries. Recently, the network broadcast The Tempest , with William Levy and Ximena Navarrete, based on the Colombian telenovela Storm , whose chapters were cut to hasten their end and did not produce the expected results. Its original programs is curious that Here and Now , which addresses issues of interest to all Hispanics, not just those of Mexican origin, and always had good levels of tuning is Cornered in Time Sundays at 7 pm instead of occupying a place in prime time during the week.
Telemundo, meanwhile, continued its telenovelas produced by Telemundo Studios production house, which has already led to recordings Mexico, Colombia and other U.S. cities, plus Miami. The chain says it is reaching record growth figures, as in previous years, but is still far from reaching Univision.
surprise remains MundoFox, launched by the Fox International Channels and Colombian television network RCN Television SA. A combination of series and soap operas, such as the Mexican Alias ??, Something the Lord , The Capo , Life goes on and others have added new television series English dubbed into Spanish, as The Bridge FX chain, and a strong list of recent Hollywood films.
As for special strings made the most of events such as the anniversary of the death of singer Jenni Rivera band and filled his schedule shows and segments dedicated to remember and try to ensure high ratings always achieved this artist. Dedication to the Diva Band was so great that in a morning newsmagazine led the presenters wearing almost mourning program.
2013 was no exception for large productions class=”italic”> , Billboard Latin Music Awards , Youth Awards and others. And really big productions that brands spare no expense in fabulous scenery, the best of Hispanic talent and the latest technological advances in scene and in social media, but they all suffer from the major drawback of trying to cover too many genres different in one show . A great salad reggaeton, regional Mexican, Spanish pop, vallenato, band, bachata and hip-hop, and very few artists who truly deserve the framework offered by the lavish production is presented.
As for sports, the star is still football. Although it is mostly the Mexican league, the real fans have to be comfortable with a wide selection of cable channels in both Spanish and English, that track championships in South America and Europe, and major international events. These channels, Fox Sports, ESPN in Spanish, beIN Sports, Gol TV and others face to offer variety and best narrators and commentators major brands. In recent months, Univision has already started preparing for his last world comapeonato, the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, and added new presenters and commentators to accompany their highly criticized Pablo Ramirez and Jesus Bracamontes, and it appears that transmissions will be as tedious as usual.
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must have taken quite a scare this year amid preparations for the World Cup, which involves huge ratings and big advertising revenues. Mexico’s national team failed in their attempts to qualify for the tournament and had to play two bonus games that allowed him to sneak through the back door. The absence of the Mexican team would have meant the loss of hundreds of thousands of viewers of that origin, who form the majority of fans in this country.
local television is not much to say. The big news was the launch of CNN Latino Miami, a local channel in the international news in Spanish that is transmitted by signal Telemiami old, with a very limited scope. But the faces are the same that have been through local displays, Maria Elvira Salazar, Camilo Egana, Fernando del Rincon and others, but include programs such as CNN Life , with Mary Alejandra Requena; Latino Showbiz Mariela Encarnacion and Juan Carlos Arciniegas, and of course, Oppenheimer presents
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The rest has been a year of changes and improvisations on Mega TV channels and brothers and teveo Tevé America. Hearing levels seem to vary programs and minimum figures are disputed. Among other changes without much significance, Oscar Haza Tevé finally left America and went to Mega TV, after months of speculation, denials and threats of lawsuits. Javier Ceriani Mega TV left again to return to America to share the driving Tevé who can , a program that premiered a few days of vacation adjourned. Fernando Hidalgo went to turn 5pm after spending a lifetime at 7 pm Felipe Viel returned to Mega Charytín to give support, but the program is so insufferable as the Dominican diva. Jaime Bayly continues as usual, but he and the audience and the channel seem resigned to stay on that schedule.
And so it happened2013 on our screens and readers continue asking me, “Why do you always say the same?” The answer is, as usual, because we always end up in the same.
Finally, the year closed on TV in English with the controversy that emerged from the comments of a character class=”italic”> reality A & E Networks. Phil Robertson was suspended from the program for some very negative comments about homosexuality. Given the pressures of the public channel was forced to cancel the suspension, despite protests from civil rights groups and other offensive emerged the same character.
our Spanish television also had some controversy, as the statements of Osmel Sousa, judge of reality Nuestra Belleza Latina , who told The New York Times : “I say that inner beauty does not exist. These are issues that invented to justify not pretty. ” O comments Ninel Conde, Judge Come Dancing , who told the contestant Johnny Lozada lacked be “male”, after his presentation at the track dance. Univision there was not any suspensions or clarifications, unless some explanation of the protagonists of the incidents in the farandulera press. These incidents, like the duck hunter Phil Robertson, only demonstrate ignorance and lack of preparation of the characters that populate our television.
This includes telecommunications, radio and television , they passed through the sieve of the reforms so that deepen inequalities. Thanks to digital change came new business options for entrepreneurs. Public media remained marginalized, under threat of censorship without adequate budgets. 
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