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Producer Ben Odell and actor and producer Eugenio Derbez<\/p><\/div>\n
Under the agreement, Univision will have the first look at all Spanish-language television and theatrical motion picture projects controlled by 3Pas Studios and Derbez, including movies and series for SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) or theatrical releases. Univision will launch a unified global streaming service, including a new premium subscription (SVOD) and an expanded free advertising-supported (AVOD) tier in 2022 to become the home to the most extensive offering of originally produced Spanish-language content in the world. More details for the service will be announced following the close of the Televisa-Univision merger.<\/p>\n
Derbez and 3Pas Studios will develop and produce world-class Spanish-language content across different genres and age groups for Univision\u2019s SVOD platform, including projects as possible Derbez starring vehicles. In addition, the renowned actor, comedian, and filmmaker will serve as a subject-matter expert to develop and acquire the best Spanish-language, authentic, family-friendly content for the new \u201cDerbez Channel\u201d which will initially launch in Latin America, on Univision\u2019s streaming platform\u2019s AVOD tier.<\/p>\n
\u201cEugenio is a globally celebrated content creator whose vision and passion for storytelling are unmatched. We\u2019re delighted to partner with him and 3Pas Studios on this first-look deal that will allow Univision to offer even more of the world-class, premium content that global Spanish-language audiences of all ages crave,\u201d said Pierluigi Gazzolo<\/strong>, President and Chief Transformation Officer at Univision. \u201cThis partnership is a testament to how we are doubling down on our commitment to building the best and largest Spanish-language streaming service in the world, one that will be the home to top-level creative Spanish-Language talent.\u201d<\/p>\n Eugenio Derbez said:<\/strong> \u201cI love (Univision CEO) Wade Davis\u2019s and Pierluigi Gazzolo\u2019s vision for this platform. It\u2019s about time that our audience has consistent high-quality content to consume in Spanish. I can\u2019t wait to roll up our sleeves and get to work!\u201d<\/p>\n Producing partner Ben Odell added<\/strong>: \u201cEugenio and I have spent the last seven years building a brand that delivers high quality entertainment for multi-generational audiences. With this new platform, we have the wherewithal to ramp up our content output and reach the widest audience possible for our Spanish language business.\u201d<\/p>\n Derbez joins a roster of globally recognized and award-winning producers, creators, and writers with deals at Univision, including best-selling author Maria Due\u00f1as, critically-acclaimed director Santiago Limon, and Nobel Literature Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"