Giant Spanish-language powerhouse TelevisaUnivision, which merged just over a year ago, saw sales surge 22% in the fourth of 2022 to $1.45 billion on strong World Cup games. Advertising revenue was up 14% in the U.S. and 10% overall.
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UPDATED with content spend stats from annual report: Giant Amazon said its total expenses for video and music came to $16.6 billion last year, up from $13 billion in 2021.
Video and music expense includes licensing and production costs associated with content offered within Amazon Prime memberships, and costs associated with digital subscriptions and sold or rented content, according to the company’s latest annual report that followed fourth quarter financials yesterday.
On an earnings call Thursday, CFO Brian Olsavsky noted that Amazon spent $7 billion on originals, live sports and licensed content in 2022, up from $5 billion the year before. It’s unclear if those figures include all worldwide video content, which is increasingly central to Amazon’s strategy in driving membership for Prime, the biggest loyalty program in the world and the beating heart of the company.
Amazon (which acquired MGM last year for $8.5 billion in cash) carefully evaluates its return on spending across its businesses and, said Olsavsky, “We continue to be encouraged by what we see, as video has proven to be a strong driver of Prime member engagement, and new prime member acquisition.” The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power which ended its first season in the fourth quarter, drove more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any previous Prime Video content.
Content is still a small component in the giant company’s total cost of sales, which last year stood at $289 billion.
CEO Andy Jassy also weighed in. He took the reins from Jeff Bezos in May of 2021 on the heels of a Covid boom in business for the company. That sequed to disruption from the Russia-Ukraine War, skyrocketing inflation, high interest rates and an
Giant Spanish-language powerhouse TelevisaUnivision, which merged just over a year ago, saw sales surge 22% in the fourth of 2022 to $1.45 billion on strong World Cup games. Advertising revenue was up 14% in the U.S. and 10% overall.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision saw a 22% jump in pro-forma revenue for the fourth quarter in 2022, boosted by its 2022 FIFA World Cup coverage and midterm political ad spending. The company also for the first time reported audience figures for its ViX streaming service, touting more than 25 million monthly active users on the free, ad-supported tier. (It didn’t release numbers for the ViX+ subscription tier.) According to TelevisaUnivision, that makes ViX the world’s largest Spanish-language streamer. TelevisaUnivision, which was formed through the January 2022 merger of Televisa and Univision Communications, reported a net loss of $1.6 billion for Q4. That included a $1.7 billion non-cash impairment charge, primarily on its goodwill, which it said was “driven by the impact of general market conditions, including comparable market valuations and the rising interest rate environment.” The company’s impairment loss in 2022 related to the write-down of goodwill, TV broadcast licenses, tradenames and program rights.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is teaming up with husband Ewan McGregor for the third time on screen!
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. The pair was spotted sharing a kiss while outside in their bathing suits by a pool on Feb. 15, the day after Valentine's Day.
Anna Marie de la Fuente In what marks a first for Chile’s Storyboard Media, Baremo Films of Mexico has boarded its psychological thriller “Quizas es cierto lo que dicen de nosotras” (“Maybe It’s True What They’re Saying About Us”), which has been shooting in Santiago since Feb. 1 and will wrap later this month. Written and directed by Sofía Gomez (“Trastornos del sueño”) and Camilo Becerra (“Perro muerto”), the co-production also involves Chile’s La Jauria Cine as well as Argentina’s Murillo Cine and HDArgentina. “We’re delighted to have our first co-production with Mexico, which is such an important market, given its relevance in terms of promotion and visibility in our region,” said Storyboard Media’s Gabriela Sandoval and Carlos Núñez.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have no cares in the world after getting fired!
Richard Gere is recuperating after catching pneumonia during a family vacation to Mexico. According to his wife, Alejandra, the actor is getting better after his health scare.Richard, Alejandra and their children are on a beachside getaway in Mexico in celebration of Alejandra's 40th birthday.
Turning up the heat. Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were spotted kissing while they soaked up the sun in Mexico weeks after leaving GMA3.
Richard Gere is reportedly on the mend after suffering with a bout of pneumonia while vacationing in Mexico with wife Alejandra Silva and their two young songs.
Hollywood actor Richard Gere has been rushed into hospital in Mexico after falling ill and developing pneumonia while on holiday for his wife Alejandra Silva’s birthday. The Pretty Woman star, 73, had been celebrating Alejandra's 40th birthday near Nuevo Vallarta, when the celebrations took a turn for the worst and he was rushed into hospital.TMZ have reported that the actor is recovering after he caught a case of pneumonia while holidaying with his family.The outlet have revealed that Richard developed a "bad cough" before his trip, and that it worsened during his time abroad, causing him to seek treatment in hospital.
Richard Gere was hospitalized overnight with pneumonia while vacationing with his family near Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Fox News Digital on Saturday. The 73-year-old actor fell ill while on a trip this week with his wife Alejandra Silva and their children to celebrate her 40th birthday, TMZ reported on Saturday. Prior to leaving for their vacation, Gere developed a bad cough that worsened while he was in Mexico, according to the outlet.
Gere’s illness.The 73-year-old actor reportedly had a bad cough leading up to their trip to Mexico. Gere’s cough got worse while in Mexico, and he checked into the hospital and learned he had pneumonia.
after being let go from network ABC. The two - whose affair was revealed in November 2022 - were pictured wrapped arm in arm and all smiles as they wandered through the city streets and happily stopped to talk to fans. In the pictures, published by TMZ, Amy rocked Daisy Dukes and a cropped black wraparound top, and T.J keeping it casual in a white tee and blue jeans.WATCH: Amy Robach and T.J Holmes flirt on return to GMA3POPULAR: Celine Dion's $28m waterpark home she gave up for new life - see epic photosPOPULAR: Mark Wahlberg sells Hollywood mansion for $55million after moving family to NevadaThe ousted stars – who recently sparked engagement rumors – officially parted ways with the network in January after they were put on hiatus amid an internal investigation.On January 27 ABC released a statement which read: "After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J.
A winter getaway. Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes left chilly New York City to soak up the sun in Mexico, new photos reveal.
Maite Perroniand Andrés Tovar confirmed they were expecting on January 6th of this year. The news immediately got all their followers excited. The singer, who is preparing to tour with the popular Mexican group RBD, has not shared many details of her pregnancy.
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Julia MacCary editor Mexican singer Ana Bárbara is set to receive the BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) Icon award at the 30th annual BMI Latin Awards taking place March 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Bárbara is the first regional Mexican female songwriter BMI has honored with the Icon award, recognizing her nearly three-decade-long career in the music industry. Bárbara released her self-titled debut in 1994 and has since created music in genres spanning from grupero to pop and mariachi, amassing 11 studio albums. Her hit singles include “Reza y Reza” “Lo Busqué,” “Fruta Prohibida” and “Quise Olvidar.” The musician has earned a Latin Grammy for best groupero album and a Grammy nomination for best Mexican/Mexican-American album.
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor After announcing an April 2023 West Coast tour, Phish have unveiled an extensive run of summer 2023 tour dates. Starting with a two-night stand in Huntsville, AL (July 11-12), the band will continue on for performances in Alpharetta, GA (July 14-16), Wilmington, NC (July 18-19), Burgettstown, PA (July 21-22), Syracuse, NY (July 23), Philadelphia, PA (July 25-26), and a seven-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (July 28-August 5). The band’s summer 2023 will cap with their traditional Labor Day Weekend run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO, returning for four nights (August 31-September 3). A ticket request period is currently underway at tickets.phish.com and will end on Monday, February 27th at 12PM ET. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, March 3rd at 10AM ET. Specific ticketing information for each show is available at phish.com/tours.
Thania Garcia Univision has announced another wave of performers for the 35th edition of Premio Lo Nuestro, the longest-running awards show in Spanish-language television. Ozuna, Pepe Aguilar, Carin León, Fuerza Regida, Gente De Zona, Mau y Ricky and Grupo Frontera, have joined the jam-packed list of diverse entertainers set to take the stage on Feb. 23. Known for its elaborate tributes and megamix showcases, the show will feature performances from several of the night’s biggest nominees and past heavy-weight winners. This year, Sebastián Yatra leads the list as the most nominated act of the evening with 10 nods, followed by Bad Bunny, Camilo, Becky G and Grupo Firme.
EXCLUSIVE: Monica Villarreal has joined Anonymous Content’s talent division as a manager and producer. She will be based out of both the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices.