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Disney Media Networks Latin America

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Disney Media Networks Latin America
Disney Hispanic America
FormerlyDisney & ESPN Media Networks Latin America
Fox Networks Group Latin America
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision
Founded1 November 2005; 19 years ago
HeadquartersBuenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile
Bogota, Colombia
Mexico City, Mexico
Miami, Florida
Area served
Latin America
Caribbean
ProductsTelevision channels
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Latin America
ParentDisney Entertainment
Websitehttps://prensa.disneylatino.com/canales-tv

Disney Media Networks Latin America, previously known as Fox Networks Group Latin America, was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It oversees multiple localized versions of Disney channels throughout Latin America.[1]

As a branch of The Walt Disney Company Latin America, which itself is under the global umbrella of The Walt Disney Company, all broadcasting operations originate from Buenos Aires.[2] This division serves as Disney’s main platform targeting Hispanic American viewers and Spanish-speaking audiences within the United States.

History

On November 1, 2005, a merger combined ESPN Media Networks Latin America with Walt Disney Television International Latin America’s sales teams, creating Disney & ESPN Media Networks Latin America. This organization handles sales for networks including ESPN, ESPN 2, Disney Channel, and Jetix, which was rebranded as Disney XD in 2009. Prior to this consolidation, HBO Latin America Group managed affiliate sales for both Disney Channel and Jetix.[3] The Jetix operations in Latin America were integrated into Disney Media Networks in 2007.

Management of channels such as Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Star Channel, FX, Cinecanal, and National Geographic is conducted from offices located in Buenos Aires, Santiago, Bogota, Miami, and Mexico City.[4][5][6][7][8] ESPN operates from its dedicated production facility named ESPN MediaCenter located in San Isidro, Buenos Aires.[9]

In August 2009, Fox International Channels Latin America entered into a strategic partnership with premium network LAPTV, aligning their distribution and sales efforts across cable, satellite, MMDS, and IPTV platforms to enhance pay television reach and address piracy challenges.[10] This collaboration expanded LAPTV’s commercial presence particularly in Chile and Central American markets while benefiting from increased promotional activities on Fox’s basic tier channels.[11]

LAPTV’s initial notable production was the original series Kdabra, co-produced alongside Fox Telecolombia. Subsequently, additional original content was developed throughout various parts of Latin America.[12] By 2013, LAPTV was fully absorbed into Fox International Channels Latin America.[13]

After The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox in March 2019, the entities Fox Networks Group and Disney & ESPN Media Networks Latin America merged to create the current Disney Media Networks Latin America.[14][15]

In November 2020, the Fox Channel underwent rebranding to become Star Channel starting February 22, 2021; similarly, Fox Life was renamed Star Life and Fox Premium became Star Premium—although Star Premium ceased operations on February 1, 2022.[16][17]

As part of a restructuring effort in January 2022 aimed at consolidating content on primary channels like Disney Channel and Star Channel, five networks—Disney XD, Nat Geo Kids, National Geographic Wild, Star Life, and FXM—were discontinued on March 31.[18]

On November 10, 2023, it was revealed that Fox Sports 2 and Fox Sports 3 would be rebranded as ESPN 7 and ESPN 6 respectively on February 15, 2024; concurrently ESPN Extra transitioned to ESPN 4 while the previous ESPN 4 was renamed ESPN 5.[19]

Channels

Currently Available

Previously Operated

See also

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