Estrella TV Strikes International Distribution Deal with Sabbatical Entertainment

Spanish-language broadcaster to make its impressive original content catalogue available in international markets


BURBANK, Calif., May 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Estrella TV, the fastest growing, minority owned Spanish language broadcaster in the U.S. recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sabbatical Entertainment for worldwide representation of its expansive library of original programming.

Estrella TV produces original, fast-paced and dynamic hit shows for today’s modern Latinos. Some of its hit shows include “Rica Famosa Latina,” “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento,” “Noches con Platanito,” “Alarma TV,” “Premios de la Radio” and a wide variety of notable, fun and entertaining programming.

“It is a great honor and a privilege for us to represent and distribute Estrella TV’s remarkable programming. We are truly grateful that Lenard Liberman, one of the leading pioneers of Spanish-language television in the US, has placed his trust in us,” stated Miguel Somoza, President and CEO, Sabbatical Entertainment.

Estrella TV’s television studios are located in Burbank, California, where all of the network’s original programming is produced. The network holds an extensive library comprised of thousands of hours of programing that ranges from reality TV and game shows to comedy, and talent competitions, all starring renowned Latin American artists and today’s hottest celebrities.

“The versatility, high quality and production value of our programming is perfectly suited for a universal audience, which is why we believe in the internationalization of Estrella TV. We believe that Sabbatical Entertainment’s young entrepreneurial spirit is a good match for our brand and our extensive programming catalogue,” said Lenard Liberman, CEO, LBI Media, parent company to Estrella TV Network.

About LBI Media, Inc. 
LBI Media, Inc., is a leading Spanish-language entertainment company and one of the largest Spanish-language radio and television broadcasters in the U.S., based on revenues and number of stations. The company owns 16 radio stations (thirteen FM and three AM), ten television stations, "EstrellaTV," a leading Spanish-language television broadcast network in the U.S., and Fenomeno Studios multi-channel network. Through EstrellaTV, we broadcast in 47 designated market areas, or DMAs, across the U.S. through both our owned television stations and affiliates. The company produces over 50 hours of original television programming at its Burbank Television Studios each week. The EstrellaTV programming catalog consists of over 7,500 hours of original Spanish-language television programming in genres including talk, drama, comedy, variety, reality, music and more. To learn more about LBI Media and see company updates, please visit www.lbimedia.com.

About Sabbatical 
SABBATICAL ENTERTAINMENT is a comprehensive media solutions company, devoted to the endless search of the perfect content, and committed to creating intelligent and innovative entertainment. SABBATICAL ENTERTAINMENT believes ideas, concepts, and formats are living breathing organisms, in a state of perpetual transformation, mirroring the evolution of every viewer, through creation, development, & production of premium quality and relevant global original content in multiple formats, for all worldwide platforms and media outlets. We specialize in Worldwide Content Distribution & Representation Strategies, Design and construct programming grids for all audiences, Consulting & Solutions for Programming acquisition with a combined 50 years of experience, the executives at SABBATICAL ENTERTAINMENT have extensive expertise and undeniable understanding of the industry, combined with an invaluable international rolodex.


            

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