Cuban TV programming to be broadcast in U.S.
Cuban TV programming to be broadcast in U.S.
Alan Gomez, USA TODAY 6:13 p.m. EDT June 16, 2016
La revolución will be televised.
Cuban programming is coming to U.S. airwaves thanks to DISH, the Colorado-based provider with 13.9 million TV subscribers. The company announced the launch of a new channel Thursday called CUBAMAX TV, which will carry entertainment programming created in Cuba featuring some of the island's most famous celebrities. The channel will not feature any political or news programming, but instead will focus on comedies, children's programming, music videos and telenovelas.
The channel's operations will be in Miami, where producers will package shows from Cuba and distribute them to subscribers of DishLATINO.
"Connecting viewers with their heritage and culture is at the heart of the DishLATINO brand promise, and today marks an important milestone as we deliver movies and TV shows from Cuba that were previously unavailable," Alfredo Rodriguez, vice president of DishLATINO, said in a statement. "With an estimated two million Cubans living in the U.S. and many others eager to learn about the island's rich culture, we're excited to provide a window into the arts and entertainment world of Cuba."
Ever since President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro announced in December 2014 that the Cold War foes would reestablish diplomatic relations, much of the focus has been on increased trade and travel between the two countries. But the most visible changes have been in the entertainment field.
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Cuban TV would be good for us. Despite my lack of political sympathy for the Havana regime, I strongly believe that the corporate lame-stream media needs more diverse cultural input.
GO FOR IT!
