Telemundo premieres “La Voz Kids” on May 5

Telemundo premieres “La Voz Kids” on May 5

After a lot of build-up and buzz over the last few months, with hosts and coaches being named, Telemundo‘s singing competition La Voz Kids will make its premiere May 5 at 7pm ET on the network. Playing off the global success of the hit singing competition series The Voice, La Voz Kids puts the spotlight on children, featuring talented singers between the ages of 7 and 14 competing for a chance to win a recording contract and a cash prize to support his or her education. Young vocalists from California, Florida, New Jersey, Arizona and Puerto Rico, among other locations, [...]

Telemundo’s coverage of Chivas vs America 2013 averages nearly 2.6 million total viewers

Telemundo’s coverage of Chivas vs America 2013 averages nearly 2.6 million total viewers

Last night’s (March 31) broadcast of “El Superclasico” — the highly anticipated Chivas vs America 2013 soccer matchup — averaged nearly 2.6 million total viewers for Telemundo, the network announced. This was a delivery of 35% growth over last year’s Chivas vs America broadcast. Adults 18-49 accounted for nearly 1.6 million of the audience, a 22% growth versus the Chivas vs America broadcast last year. The highest-rated Liga MX match on Telemundo local stations this year, the Superclasico matchup of Chivas vs America 2013 was the top-rated telecast among Adults 18-49 in the time period in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los [...]

El Superclasico: Chivas vs America 2013 airs March 31 on Telemundo

El Superclasico: Chivas vs America 2013 airs March 31 on Telemundo

Updated April 1, 2013, 4:42pm CT The 213th edition of the famed “Superclasico” between two of Mexico’s most popular soccer teams — Chivas vs America 2013 — will be contested in Chivas’ home venue of Omnilife Stadium and broadcast live on Telemundo this Sunday, March 31, at 9pm ET. AndrĂ©s Cantor has the play-by-play, with Sammy Sadovnik providing commentary. Chivas vs America 2013 — the biggest rivalry in Mexican soccer — can also be seen online at deportestelemundo.com, and with the Deportes Telemundo app. UPDATE 4/1/13: America defeated Chivas 2-0, and the match ratings were big for Telemundo. On Telemundo’s [...]

Telemundo’s Honduras vs Mexico World Cup qualifier coverage averages over 2.3 million total viewers

Telemundo’s Honduras vs Mexico World Cup qualifier coverage averages over 2.3 million total viewers

Telemundo says that its broadcast of last Friday’s (March 22) Honduras vs Mexico World Cup qualifying match on Rumbo al Mundial delivered more than 2.3 million total viewers on average, and nearly 1.3 million Adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. The match — which ended in a 2-2 draw — also delivered a cumulative audience of more than 4.7 million total viewers, which was 7 percent more than the last match by the Mexican National Team that Telemundo broadcast (Guyana vs Mexico, Oct. 12, 2012). Rumbo al Mundial‘s coverage of Honduras vs Mexico was the top-ranked telecast among total viewers in [...]

Honduras vs Mexico 2013 World Cup qualifier March 22 on Telemundo

Honduras vs Mexico 2013 World Cup qualifier March 22 on Telemundo

Updated March 26, 2013, 12:28pm CT San Pedro Sula’s Olympic Stadium in Honduras is the site for the World Cup qualifying match of Honduras vs Mexico on Friday, March 22, live at 4pm ET on Telemundo‘s Rumbo al Mundial. AndrĂ©s Cantor will call the play-by-play action, with analysis by Sammy Sadovnik. Cantor and Sadovnik will be joined by Jessi Losada, Karim Mendiburu, Oscar Guzmán and Kaziro Aoyama during the “Junto Al Tri” and “La Antesala” pregame shows. Mendiburu will also be following the conversation online and interacting with fans on social media. According to Telemundo, Rumbo al Mundial can also [...]

Argentine Primera Division: San Lorenzo vs Tigre March 10 on Telemundo

It’s going to be a busy soccer day this Sunday, March 10, for Telemundo soccer announcers AndrĂ©s Cantor and Sammy Sadovnik. Not only are they calling the Liga MX matchup of Chivas vs Pachuca, but earlier in the day the duo will also be calling the Argentine Primera Division matchup of San Lorenzo vs Tigre, airing live on Telemundo at 4pm ET. San Lorenzo vs Tigre looks to be a special matchup for one man in particular, as current Tigre manager Nestor “Pipo” Gorosito coaches against the team that considers him one of its all-time great players. Gorosito played for [...]

Liga MX: Chivas vs Pachuca March 10 on Telemundo

Liga MX: Chivas vs Pachuca March 10 on Telemundo

With the first half of Liga MX now over, the true playoff chase begins to intensify, as exemplified by the matchup of Chivas vs Pachuca this Sunday, March 10, live at 7pm ET on Telemundo. Once again, AndrĂ©s Cantor and Sammy Sadovnik will have the call. Pachuca has the momentum coming in, currently fifth in the standings, just five points away from the top, after defeating San Luis at home 2-1 in their last league match. Pachuca’s X factor could be Angel Reyna, who has scored two goals in the last two matches, including the game winner against San Luis. [...]

Argentine Primera Division: San Lorenzo vs River Plate March 3 on Telemundo

Telemundo will be airing an intense rivalry in the Argentine Primera Division of soccer with San Lorenzo vs River Plate this Sunday, March 3, live at 3pm ET. Andrés Cantor will call San Lorenzo vs River Plate, with Sammy Sadovnik providing analysis and commentary. River is currently on a roll with Ramón Díaz back at the helm as manager, as they are undefeated with three wins in three matches. Their strong start has positioned them as co-leaders in the early stages of the tournament alongside Lanús after most recently defeating Tigre by a score of 3-2. That win was made [...]

Liga MX: Chivas vs Leon Feb. 24 on Telemundo

Liga MX: Chivas vs Leon Feb. 24 on Telemundo

This Sunday, Feb. 24, live at 6pm ET, Telemundo will broadcast Chivas vs. Leon, a match that could start making the Liga MX playoff picture a bit more clear. Once again, Andrés Cantor will have the call, and will be joined by Sammy Sadovnik for commentary and analysis. The match will also be streamed online at deportestelemundo.com. Chivas vs. Leon will take place at Omnilife Stadium for the first time (the previous times these teams faced each other in Guadalajara were at Jalisco Stadium). Chivas has not won at home yet, and currently sits in 10th place, two spots behind [...]

“Reventon” returns with dual premiere on Telemundo and mun2

“Reventon” returns with dual premiere on Telemundo and mun2

Reventon on mun2 is returning with a new season this weekend, Feb. 16-17, when it will be offered in a dual network premiere, shared between mun2 and Telemundo. The popular Regional Mexican music and lifestyle series will air Sundays at noon ET on mun2, and Saturdays at 1pm ET on Telemundo. Starting this Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1pm ET, Telemundo will premiere the first 2013 Reventon episode featuring exclusive interviews with regional Mexican music star Intocable. mun2 will then air the one-hour episode the following day, Sunday, Feb. 17, at noon ET. As part of the revamped 2013 Reventon, resident [...]