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Lionsgate & Univision Launch Spanish-Language Movie Streaming Service 

Lionsgate, the next generation global content leader, and Univision Communications Inc. are teaming to launch a premium subscription video on demand (SVOD) service for the booming Hispanic movie-going audience in the U.S.The new premium on demand movie service will tap base of more than 50 million hispanic consumers in the U.S.

Univision Jumps on Online Fantasy Sports with Soccer Fantasy League based on Liga MX

Univision Deportes, the sports division of Univision Communications Inc., announced the launch of soccer fantasy gaming, based on Liga MX. Fantasy players will be able to choose their favorite soccer athletes to be part of their fantasy team, create leagues with friends and compete in the overall ranking. That Univision, is entering the Online Fantasy Sports Sector reflects the potential of this sector. Just last week Online Fantasy Sports Operator FanDuel got US $275 Million in funding from investors including KKR and Time Warner.

Univision Names Google’s Mark Lopez New Digital Head

Univision Communications Inc. has appointed Mark Lopez executive vice president and general manager, Univision Digital, effective May 1. He will be based in Miami and report to Isaac Lee, president of news and digital for UCI and CEO of Fusion.