TelevisaUnivision to Acquire Streaming Service Pantaya
May 9, 2022
Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision May 9 announced it has entered into an agreement with Hemisphere Media Group to acquire Pantaya, the U.S.-based streaming platform for Spanish-language movies and series in exchange for cash plus certain Puerto Rican radio assets, including WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM currently owned by TelevisaUnivision.
Lionsgate in 2021 sold its 75% stake in Pantaya to Hemisphere Media Group for $124 million.
TelevisaUnivision expects the addition of Pantaya’s content to bolster its pending global streaming platform ViX+, which is expected to launch in the second half of 2022. In April, Televisa/Univision launched ad-supported VOD service ViX, with plans to roll out a subscription-based model later this year.
“The acquisition of Pantaya, which includes movies Señorita 89 and A La Mala, is an opportunity to build upon our strategic growth plan as we continue to redefine the global streaming landscape,” Pierluigi Gazzolo, chief transformation officer, said in a statement.
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The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including federal regulatory approvals.
Pantaya features first-run exclusive and original movies, including instant access to select titles available on the same day they debut theatrically in Latin America.