POPSTARS RETURNS TO TELEFE AND DEBUTS ON DISNEY+

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ENTERTAINMENT | CONTENTS | STREAMING

  • Nico Vázquez hosts Banijay Entertainment’s hit music format, revamped to discover the next big Argentine pop phenomenon.
  • Telefe and Disney+ join forces for a multiplatform entertainment experience featuring episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access. The show will also air on the linear Disney Channel, available 24 hours after its premiere.

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Telefe and Disney+ announce the arrival of ‘Popstars’, the music format from Banijay Entertainment that defined a generation. Hosted by Nico Vázquez, this new edition will combine emotion, talent, and artistic challenges with a behind-the-scenes look at the intense and wonderful process of forming a music group.

‘Popstars’ features a star-studded jury comprising three leading figures from different generations and styles who represent the current music industry. Ángela Torres, a renowned Argentine singer and actress, has built an outstanding career across television, theater, and music, establishing herself as one of her generation’s most versatile artists. Nicki Nicole, one of the most influential voices in Latin American urban music, achieved international acclaim with hits that led her to perform on the world’s biggest stages and collaborate with prominent global artists. Rounding out the prestigious jury is Mexican music producer Charlie García responsible for the artistic development of numerous Latin music projects and talents whose experience and strategic vision will be key to guiding the contestants’ growth throughout the competition.

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Strategic Agreement Between Telefe and Disney+

As part of this strategic agreement between Telefe and Disney+, ‘Popstars’ will air simultaneously on Telefe and the streaming service. Following each broadcast, the episode will be available on Disney+ alongside ‘Mucho más Popstars’, exclusive content that expands the viewer experience with unique access to rehearsals, backstage moments, the contestants’ shared living experience, never-before seen footage, and exclusive material. The show will also have an additional broadcast window on the linear Disney Channel, available 24 hours after its premiere. 

WORLD  CLASS PRODUCERS

Produced by Telefe in partnership with RGB Entertainment, this format distributed by Banijay Rights returns with a fresh new look to discover the next great Argentine pop stars and become a massive hit. With an open call across the country, *Popstars* invites young women aged 18 to 25 who dream of a music career and joining a new pop band.

Participants will go through various stages of selection, training, and performance, where they must demonstrate talent, charisma, discipline, and teamwork to secure their spot in the competition.

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INNOVATION

Participants are invited to upload a one-minute a cappella singing video to YouTube. The return of ‘Popstars’ marks a new commitment by Telefe and Disney+ to major family entertainment formats and multiplatform experiences that connect with different generations.

Federico Levrino, director senior de contenidos y programación de Telefe.

“We are thrilled to once again back such an iconic international format as *Popstars*, which became a true ratings phenomenon during its first run. Together with RGB Entertainment and the support of Banijay Rights, we have taken on the challenge of bringing it back with a revamped approach designed for new generations. Our partnership with Disney+ allows us to expand the format’s reach to all audiences. It is a multiplatform offering that enriches the format and reaffirms our commitment to major family entertainment content capable of connecting with diverse generations,” noted Federico Levrino, Senior Director of Content and Programming at Telefe.

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Henri Ringel, Head of Content Sales and Acquisitions para The Walt Disney Company Latin America.

“*Popstars* holds a very special place in the memories of millions of people who grew up watching the show and witnessing the rise of a cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. That is why we are so proud to be part of this story again alongside Telefe. This new edition combines the power of an iconic format with a multiplatform approach, allowing audiences to experience the show in a completely new way—following every stage of the process on both Telefe and Disney+, with access to exclusive content,” said Henri Ringel, Head of Content Sales and Acquisitions for The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Popstars is coming to Telefe and Disney+ to reignite the dream of an entire generation and launch a new chapter in Argentine pop music.

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