Exclusive: Roku this past weekend saw the fruits from its big push into Spanish original content as the Greice Santo-created music reality series, Serenata de las Estrellas, notched the streamer’s biggest opening weekend by reach for any Spanish-language Roku Original.
Serenata de las Estrellas, which dropped on October 13 in the final weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, ranked as the No. 1 on-demand Spanish-language title by reach on the Roku Channel both stateside and in Mexico.
The series hosted by Julissa Bermudez was conceived during the pandemic and spotlights an array of people in the Los Angeles and Miami Latino communities who are surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime concert in unexpected locations by the biggest names in Latin music including Grammy winners Chiquis, Los Lobos and Ozomatli and rapstress Snow Tha Product.
Greice Santo
The concept for Serenata de las Estrellas began as a kind gesture by Santo, a musical artist herself,...
Serenata de las Estrellas, which dropped on October 13 in the final weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, ranked as the No. 1 on-demand Spanish-language title by reach on the Roku Channel both stateside and in Mexico.
The series hosted by Julissa Bermudez was conceived during the pandemic and spotlights an array of people in the Los Angeles and Miami Latino communities who are surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime concert in unexpected locations by the biggest names in Latin music including Grammy winners Chiquis, Los Lobos and Ozomatli and rapstress Snow Tha Product.
Greice Santo
The concept for Serenata de las Estrellas began as a kind gesture by Santo, a musical artist herself,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Roku Channel has set an Oct. 13 streaming premiere date in U.S. and Mexico for the new Greice Santo created music reality series Serenata de las Estrellas.
On Serenata de las Estrellas, deserving members of the community are surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime concert in unexpected locations by the biggest names in Latin music including Grammy winners Chiquis, Los Lobos and Ozomatli and rapstress Snow Tha Product. Watch a trailer below.
Whether it’s a church fundraiser or taqueria, no place is off-limits for these pop-up performances, with real people, real stars and real surprises. The series is hosted by Julissa Bermudez and was shot in Los Angeles and Miami.
Serenata de las Estrellas started as a kind gesture by Santo to her friend, Giuliana Feltscher, wife of LA Galaxy soccer star Rolf Feltscher, whose father died in an Italian hospital after a three-month battle with Covid. Santo brought...
On Serenata de las Estrellas, deserving members of the community are surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime concert in unexpected locations by the biggest names in Latin music including Grammy winners Chiquis, Los Lobos and Ozomatli and rapstress Snow Tha Product. Watch a trailer below.
Whether it’s a church fundraiser or taqueria, no place is off-limits for these pop-up performances, with real people, real stars and real surprises. The series is hosted by Julissa Bermudez and was shot in Los Angeles and Miami.
Serenata de las Estrellas started as a kind gesture by Santo to her friend, Giuliana Feltscher, wife of LA Galaxy soccer star Rolf Feltscher, whose father died in an Italian hospital after a three-month battle with Covid. Santo brought...
- 9/21/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Roku is continuing its lineup of Spanish-language originals with five new series from creators such as Juanpa Zurita and Jaime Camil. But that’s not all. The streaming player-turned-content hub also announced the premiere date for Season 3 of “Un Millón de Gracias” from Jennifer Lopez. Previously titled “Thanks a Million,” this year will mark the series’ first Spanish-language season as a new batch of celebrities give back to the people who have influenced them the most.
Each episode of “Un Millón de Gracias” follows a different celebrity who has been asked to give away $100,000 to someone who has inspired them by being a hero in their community. But once that person has been gifted $100,000, they will have to give away half of it to someone who has inspired them. This season’s celebrities will include Chiquis, Gina Torres, Jaime Camil, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Lauren Jauregui, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Pau Gasol,...
Each episode of “Un Millón de Gracias” follows a different celebrity who has been asked to give away $100,000 to someone who has inspired them by being a hero in their community. But once that person has been gifted $100,000, they will have to give away half of it to someone who has inspired them. This season’s celebrities will include Chiquis, Gina Torres, Jaime Camil, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Lauren Jauregui, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Pau Gasol,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Roku expanded its slate of Spanish originals, adding six new unscripted series from Latino voices and creatives including Jennifer Lopez, Juanpa Zurita and Jaime Camil.
The six new original series — “Carpe Dm with Juanpa,” “Desde la Raíz,” “Serenata De Las Estrellas,” “La Divina Comida,” “Batalla en Abuela’s Kitchen,” “Un Millón de Gracias”— feature stars including Wilmer Valderrama, Belinda, Sofia Reyes and Michael Peña.
“The deep engagement we have seen within the Spanish-language content category on The Roku Channel in the U.S., as well as the exceptional growth of the service in Mexico, are all signs of the strong appetite for free ad-supported streaming amongst Spanish-speaking and bilingual audiences,” said David Eilenberg, head of content, Roku Media. “We’re committed to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant original programming to tens of millions of viewers, and we are thrilled to welcome such an exceptional new group of on-camera and off-camera creative...
The six new original series — “Carpe Dm with Juanpa,” “Desde la Raíz,” “Serenata De Las Estrellas,” “La Divina Comida,” “Batalla en Abuela’s Kitchen,” “Un Millón de Gracias”— feature stars including Wilmer Valderrama, Belinda, Sofia Reyes and Michael Peña.
“The deep engagement we have seen within the Spanish-language content category on The Roku Channel in the U.S., as well as the exceptional growth of the service in Mexico, are all signs of the strong appetite for free ad-supported streaming amongst Spanish-speaking and bilingual audiences,” said David Eilenberg, head of content, Roku Media. “We’re committed to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant original programming to tens of millions of viewers, and we are thrilled to welcome such an exceptional new group of on-camera and off-camera creative...
- 4/20/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is looking to enhance its first major foray into live content by adding pre- and post-show programs to complement Chris Rock’s March 4 standup special “Selective Outrage.”
The live March 4 special is a big experiment for the service, which has also disclosed how the live stream function will work on the platform. The live pre-show, dubbed “The Show Before the Show,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Pt and originate from Los Angeles’ famed Comedy Store nightclub on Sunset Boulevard.
The special will be hosted by Ronnie Chieng and feature Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and Arsenio Hall, among others, as well as appearances aond commentary from Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-t, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman and Wanda Sykes.
At 7 p.m. Et, Rock will take the stage of Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre for a performance of unspecified length. After that, “The Show After the...
The live March 4 special is a big experiment for the service, which has also disclosed how the live stream function will work on the platform. The live pre-show, dubbed “The Show Before the Show,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Pt and originate from Los Angeles’ famed Comedy Store nightclub on Sunset Boulevard.
The special will be hosted by Ronnie Chieng and feature Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and Arsenio Hall, among others, as well as appearances aond commentary from Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-t, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman and Wanda Sykes.
At 7 p.m. Et, Rock will take the stage of Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre for a performance of unspecified length. After that, “The Show After the...
- 2/27/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is readying for its first-ever live, global streaming event, and it’s pulling out all the stops.
On March 4, the streaming giant will air its first live stand-up special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, along with just-announced live pre- and post-shows. The former, now-titled The Show Before the Show, will stream live that evening at 6:30 p.m. Pt, kicking off the night with live commentary from fellow comics and messages from Rock’s famous pals, including Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld. The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng is set to host, with others appearing including Arsenio Hall, Deon Cole and Leslie Jones. Later in the evening, comedians David Spade and Dana Carvey will emcee the post-show, which is being billed The Show After the Show, with guests such as Jb Smoove and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
For the main event, Rock will go live from a Baltimore, Maryland, stage at 7 p.
On March 4, the streaming giant will air its first live stand-up special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, along with just-announced live pre- and post-shows. The former, now-titled The Show Before the Show, will stream live that evening at 6:30 p.m. Pt, kicking off the night with live commentary from fellow comics and messages from Rock’s famous pals, including Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld. The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng is set to host, with others appearing including Arsenio Hall, Deon Cole and Leslie Jones. Later in the evening, comedians David Spade and Dana Carvey will emcee the post-show, which is being billed The Show After the Show, with guests such as Jb Smoove and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
For the main event, Rock will go live from a Baltimore, Maryland, stage at 7 p.
- 2/27/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix is making a night of Chris Rock’s latest live, stand-up special, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” with pre and post-shows, the streamer announced.
Ronny Chieng with Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and others are hosting the “The Show Before the Show” pre-show on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Pt/ 9:30 p.m. Et. The pre-show will stream live from The World Famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.
The comedians will countdown to the live Netflix comedy event “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” which is produced and directed by Joel Gallen. That half-hour show will include a number of Rock’s famous friends, like Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-t, Jerry Seinfeld, Sir Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and others.
Then at 7 p.m. Pt/ 10 p.m. Et, Rock will be the first to perform a live-streaming Netflix special, a first for the streamer.
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Ronny Chieng with Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and others are hosting the “The Show Before the Show” pre-show on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Pt/ 9:30 p.m. Et. The pre-show will stream live from The World Famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.
The comedians will countdown to the live Netflix comedy event “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” which is produced and directed by Joel Gallen. That half-hour show will include a number of Rock’s famous friends, like Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-t, Jerry Seinfeld, Sir Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and others.
Then at 7 p.m. Pt/ 10 p.m. Et, Rock will be the first to perform a live-streaming Netflix special, a first for the streamer.
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Wanda...
- 2/27/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
ABC has announced the host of its reboot of The Gong Show. The Alphabet Network says British comedian Tommy Maitland will host the talent competition TV series. Maitland, however, is a fictional character it seems -- and rumor has it Mike Myers plays him, although the network will neither confirm nor deny the theory, Deadline reports. The network first ordered the revival in October of 2016.The Gong Show hails from Den of Thieves, Electric Avenue Productions and Principato Young Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television. Will Arnett, Evan Prager, Jesse Ignjatovic, Conrad Green, Peter Principato, and Marc Forman executive produce. Jared Morell, Jordan Barrow, and David Bohnert co-executive produce. The Gong Show, season one, premieres on ABC, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00pm Et/Pt.Read More…...
- 5/1/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Comedy Central’s latest development slate is diverse in more ways than one.
Not only has the cable network put together several new series with performers of color at the center, but the three shows picked up Tuesday by Comedy Central are all very different.
Ordered to series are the stand-up/musical show “The New Negroes,” the comedy game show “Taskmaster” and the scripted comedy “Corporate.” In development are shows from creators including Awkwafina, Neal Brennan, Arturo Castro, Franchesca Ramsey, Noël Wells and Flint Wainess, among others.
“The network when I got here was pretty traditionally targeted toward young white guys, both in terms of who the audience was and who was creating the shows for the audience,” said Comedy Central president Kent Alterman. “We started changing that a few years ago by expanding that into having funny women on the network, with Amy Schumer and Broad City and a lot more since.
Not only has the cable network put together several new series with performers of color at the center, but the three shows picked up Tuesday by Comedy Central are all very different.
Ordered to series are the stand-up/musical show “The New Negroes,” the comedy game show “Taskmaster” and the scripted comedy “Corporate.” In development are shows from creators including Awkwafina, Neal Brennan, Arturo Castro, Franchesca Ramsey, Noël Wells and Flint Wainess, among others.
“The network when I got here was pretty traditionally targeted toward young white guys, both in terms of who the audience was and who was creating the shows for the audience,” said Comedy Central president Kent Alterman. “We started changing that a few years ago by expanding that into having funny women on the network, with Amy Schumer and Broad City and a lot more since.
- 4/18/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
ABC plans to bring back The Gong Show, a game show that started in the Seventies, with Will Arnett as executive producer, according to Deadline. The program, a talent contest between amateurs with unusual skills, features a live audience, celebrity judges and goofy prizes. Judges whack a gong to indicate that one of the performers is too bad to continue his or her act.
The Gong Show was originally created by Chuck Barris, who also served as host for part of its run. The program initially appeared on NBC during...
The Gong Show was originally created by Chuck Barris, who also served as host for part of its run. The program initially appeared on NBC during...
- 10/4/2016
- Rollingstone.com
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Watch the commercial-free early premiere of Esquire Network's new This Is Mike Stud TV show, today. The series officially debuts on Esquire Network, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. The show was announced under the working title, The Mike Stud Project. The docu-series follows hip-hop artist Mike Stud, a former All-American baseball player. Stud turned to music, after a career-ending injury took a future in pro ball off the table.
The This Is Mike Stud TV series cast includes: Mike Stud, Matt "Blue" Ouellet, John Kilmer, DJ Fader, Gerry Corcoran, and Patrick "Paddy" Quinn. This Is Mike Stud is produced by Den of Thieves. Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, and Alexandra Lipsitz executive produce. The series is co-executive produced by Jordan Barrow, Jared Morell and Austin Rosen.
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Watch the commercial-free early premiere of Esquire Network's new This Is Mike Stud TV show, today. The series officially debuts on Esquire Network, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. The show was announced under the working title, The Mike Stud Project. The docu-series follows hip-hop artist Mike Stud, a former All-American baseball player. Stud turned to music, after a career-ending injury took a future in pro ball off the table.
The This Is Mike Stud TV series cast includes: Mike Stud, Matt "Blue" Ouellet, John Kilmer, DJ Fader, Gerry Corcoran, and Patrick "Paddy" Quinn. This Is Mike Stud is produced by Den of Thieves. Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, and Alexandra Lipsitz executive produce. The series is co-executive produced by Jordan Barrow, Jared Morell and Austin Rosen.
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- 6/2/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Singer and former “X Factor” judge Kelly Rowland embarks on a quest to find a Destiny’s Child-like female supergroup in the upcoming competition series “Chasing Destiny,” Bet Networks announced at its annual upfront presentation on Thursday. The series is from Den of Thieves and executive producers Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, Rowland, Tim Weatherspoon and Danny Rose and co-executive producers Jared Morell and Jordan Barrow. The project is among the new and returning programming on the network’s 2015 slate. Bet also announced the 2015 programming for Centric, its network aimed at black women. Also Read: Destiny's Child Reunites for Surprise Performance (Video) In addition to “Chasing.
- 4/23/2015
- by Deborah Day
- The Wrap
Director Stephen Palgon's "Fantasyland" is the story of a season on baseball's lunatic fringe, a window on a world where marriages and jobs often run a distant second to fantasy baseball, and where competitors will make trades during childbirth, sex, and funerals. "Fantasyland" Director: Stephen Palgon Writer: Stephen Palgon Executive Producers: Jeanne Allgood, Doug Bernheim, Christopher C. Chen, Douglas Hansen, Jared P. Morell, McG, Stephen Palgon Producers: John Limotte, James D. ...
- 3/19/2010
- indieWIRE - People
Director Stephen Palgon's "Fantasyland" is the story of a season on baseball's lunatic fringe, a window on a world where marriages and jobs often run a distant second to fantasy baseball, and where competitors will make trades during childbirth, sex, and funerals. "Fantasyland" Director: Stephen Palgon Writer: Stephen Palgon Executive Producers: Jeanne Allgood, Doug Bernheim, Christopher C. Chen, Douglas Hansen, Jared P. Morell, McG, Stephen Palgon Producers: John Limotte, James D. ...
- 3/19/2010
- Indiewire
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