News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Mega TV’

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ:SBSA) announced today that WRMA Romance 106.7 FM and Mega TV will celebrate SBS’ 25th anniversary and pay tribute to SBS’ founder Pablo Raúl Alarcón with the most extraordinary musical event to date, “El Gran Concierto”. This remarkable concert, featuring top Latin music artists, will take place on Friday, November 21st at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL.

“El Gran Concierto” is a celebration of SBS’ history as a successful Hispanic media and entertainment company and will honor the life and achievements of SBS’ founder and Hispanic media pioneer Pablo Raúl Alarcón. Mr. Alarcón was a devoted representative of the Hispanic community, organizer of the Latin GRAMMY®, and La Academia Latina de la Grabación.

True to the essence of its name, “El Gran Concierto” (The Great Concert) will display an artistic repertoire the likes of which Miami has never seen before, with musical performances by the biggest stars in the Latin music industry: Chayanne (the popular star of the megaseries “Gabriel”), Luis Fonsi, Carlos Vives, Cabas, Marco Antonio Solis, Alejandro Sanz and a special tribute presentation by Shakira.

Do not miss this historic musical event and the special tribute to SBS’ founder Pablo Raúl Alarcón. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, October 17th and will be available for purchase at the box office at the American Airlines Arena and on Ticketmaster’s website at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-866-448-7849.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 6 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.”

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that the highly anticipated Megaseries, “Gabriel,” will premiere this Sunday, September 28th, at 9:00 PM ET on Mega TV.

Produced by Megafilms and DirecTV Más, “Gabriel” is the first scripted dramatic Megaseries, filmed in high-definition with 3-D animation and special effects. The cast includes some of Spanish-language’s most renowned actors such as: Chayanne, Angélica Celaya, José Luis “El Puma” Rodríguez, Laura Ferretti, Sebastián Ligarde, Julián Gil, Mirta Renee, Laura Zerra, Freddy Víquez, Juan David Ferrer, Álvaro Ruiz, Marcos Miranda, Leonardo Krys, Camila Banus and the young singing sensation, Alexia.

Chayanne portrays the modern day vampire, “Gabriel,” a tortured being whose only hope of salvation lies in reuniting with his reincarnated soulmate, Eva, played by the Mexican starlet, Angélica Celaya. Eva was killed over 300 years ago when Gabriel was still mortal and his village was attacked by the bloodthirsty, conquistador-turned-nightstalker, Pizarro, portrayed by the renowned José Luis “El Puma” Rodríguez. Doomed to roam eternal darkness after being cursed by an Inca princess as revenge for the destruction of her village, Pizarro threatens to once again rob Gabriel of his long-lost love.

Do not miss the long awaited premiere of “Gabriel” on Sunday, September 28th at 9:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, Channel 30 in Puerto Rico, Channel 169 for DirecTV in Puerto Rico, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach and Channel 405 for DirecTV Más in major U.S. cities - your favorite stations.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com. “

¡SORPRESA! programming block to air on Mega TV BROADCAST AFFILIATE in puerto rico

Families in Puerto Rico Can Now Enjoy ¡Sorpresa!’s Unique In-Language, In-Culture Preschool Programming on Mega TV’s WSJU-TV Channel 30

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Sept. 15, 2008 – Families across Puerto Rico can now enjoy an in-language, in-culture preschool programming block on Mega TV’s WSJU-TV Channel 30 featuring five popular programs from ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest growing Spanish-language children’s network. Mega TV premiered the ¡Sorpresa! children’s programming block on Aug. 30, the first Saturday after WSJU-TV became an affiliate of Mega TV, which is owned and operated by Spanish Broadcasting System.

The one-and-a-half hour block features both educational and entertaining content, including preschool programs Cubeez, Bali, Zumbers, Boom and Reds, and Telmo and Tula: Little Cooks. The programming block kicks off between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. AST every Saturday and Sunday morning and has non-duplicated time slots.

“¡Sorpresa! is the first network in the U.S. truly dedicated to serving the Hispanic children’s audience with content that reflects their heritage, and the preschool programming block is an excellent addition for our new affiliate in Puerto Rico,” said Cynthia Hudson –Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer and EVP of Mega TV. “Together with ¡Sorpresa! we can provide an in-language, in-culture viewing experience that our Hispanic children and their families can enjoy.”

“Our partnership with Mega TV exemplifies our national multi-platform strategy to strengthen our brand and attract all Hispanic TV audiences looking for in-language, culturally-relevant content,” said Maria Badillo, SVP of Programming of ¡Sorpresa!. “This type of partnership also reasserts ¡Sorpresa!’s commitment to providing the entire Hispanic audience with programming that inspires them to embrace their heritage.”

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States.  SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.  In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, a Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper Content”) company, is the nation’s first children’s cable television network broadcast exclusively in Spanish, offering culturally relevant programming for children ages two to 17. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, NCTC, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cablevision, Choice Cable TV and OneLink. ¡Sorpresa! content is also available through third party multi-platforms including MobiTV, the provider of Spanish language video services to Alltel Wireless, AT&T and Sprint; Brightcove, the exclusive broadband video player to www.sorpresatv.com; and Akimbo, VOD provider to AT&T Homezone.

Juniper Content Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and future performance of Juniper Content Corporation. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs.  Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein.  This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors disclosure contained in certain of Juniper Content Securities and Exchange Commission filings. For a description of certain factors that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, refer to documents that Juniper Content files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Juniper Content is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

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¡Sorpresa! Media Contact: ¡Sorpresa! Investor Relations Contact:

Pascale Marchand Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

Bob Gold & Associates Keith Lippert/Carolyn Capaccio

Phone: (310) 784-1040 Phone: (212) 838-3777

pascale@bobgoldpr.com

MegaTV Media Contact:

Isabel Bucaram-Montana
Spanish Broadcasting System
Director of Marketing and Communications

7007 NW 77 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

Tel: 305. 644.4800 x 1156

Direct line: 786.470.1656

imontana@sbscorporate.com

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EL BLOQUE DE PROGRAMACIÓN DE ¡SORPRESA! SALDRÁ AL AIRE EN LA FILIAL DE Mega TV EN puerto rico

Las Familias de Puerto Rico Ahora Podrán Disfrutar de la Programación Preescolar en Español de ¡Sorpresa! en el Canal 30, de la WSJU-TV de Mega TV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — el 15 de septiembre de 2008 – Las familias de todo Puerto Rico podrán disfrutar de la programación en español para niños de edad preescolar que ofrece ¡Sorpresa!, el canal infantil en español de mayor crecimiento en los Estados Unidos. Mega TV estrenó el bloque de programación infantil de ¡Sorpresa! el 30 de agosto, el primer sábado después de que la WSJU-TV se convirtió en la filial de Mega TV, operada por Spanish Broadcasting System.

El bloque de hora y media presenta contenido educativo y de entretenimiento, incluyendo programas para niños de edad preescolar como Cubeez, Bali, Zumbers, Boom and Reds, y Telmo and Tula: Little Cooks. El bloque de programación se estrena entre las 07 y las 11 hrs. AST (hora estándar del Atlántico) todas las mañanas de sábado y domingo, sin horarios duplicados.

“¡Sorpresa! es la primera cadena estadounidense dedicada a servir al público hispano infantil con contenido que refleja su herencia cultural, y el bloque de programación es una adición excelente para nuestra nueva filial en Puerto Rico,” señaló Cynthia Hudson –Fernandez, VP Ejecutiva y Directora Creativa de Mega TV. “Juntos con ¡Sorpresa! podemos ofrecer una experiencia televisiva en la cultura e idioma que nuestros niños hispanos y sus familias podrán disfrutar.”

“Nuestra asociación con Mega TV ejemplifica nuestra estrategia de multiplataforma nacional para fortalecer nuestra marca y atraer a todo el público hispano que busca contenido en español y culturalmente relevante,” señaló María Badillo, Vicepresidente de Programación de ¡Sorpresa!. “Esta clase de asociación también reafirma el compromiso de ¡Sorpresa! de proporcionar a todo el público una programación que lo inspira a aceptar su herencia cultural.”

Sobre Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. es la mayor empresa del mundo del espectáculo y de medios de comunicación de los EE.UU. públicamente controlada por hispanos. SBS es propietaria y/u operadora de 21 radioemisoras situadas en los principales mercados hispanos de Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco y Puerto Rico, incluyendo la primera estación de radio de habla hispana en los Estados Unidos, WSKQ-FM en la ciudad de Nueva York, así como 4 de las 8 emisoras radiofónicas más sintonizadas en los géneros tropical, mexicano regional, adulto contemporáneo en español y formato urbano. Así mismo, SBS opera y es propietaria de Mega TV, una estación televisiva con sede en el Sur de la Florida que se distribuye a nivel nacional a través de DIRECTV Más. SBS también produce conciertos en vivo y eventos a lo largo de Estados Unidos, incluyendo en Puerto Rico. Además, la compañía opera http://www.lamusica.com , un portal bilingüe de Internet que provee contenidos de música latina, entretenimiento, noticias y cultura. La página Web corporativa de la empresa se puede consultar en http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com .

Sobre ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, una subsidiaria de la compañía Juniper Content, es el canal infantil y la comunidad digital de mayor crecimiento de los EE.UU. ¡Sorpresa! es ofrecida en Comcast, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, sistemas participantes del National Cable TV Cooperative y en Puerto Rico en el Liberty Cable Systems, Choice Cable y OneLink. El contenido de ¡Sorpresa! está también disponible a través de MobiTV, el proveedor de servicios de video en español para Alltel Wireless, AT&T y Sprint; Brightcove, el exclusivo reproductor de video de banda ancha para www.sorpresatv.com y VOD proveedores Akimbo y AT&T Homezone.

Declaraciones a plazo futuro de Juniper Content

Este comunicado de prensa contiene declaraciones prospectivas en el sentido privado de Reforma de Litigio de Valores Ley de 1995 sobre futuros eventos y resultados futuros de Juniper Content Corporation. Estas declaraciones se basan en la gestión de expectativas actuales o creencias. Los resultados reales podrían variar materialmente de aquellos expresados o implícitos en las declaraciones en este documento. Esta información está calificada en su totalidad por las declaraciones de advertencia y los factores de riesgo divulgación contenida en algunos valores de Juniper Content y Comisión Nacional del Mercado de presentación de solicitudes. Para una descripción de ciertos factores que podrían causar que los resultados reales difieran de las expectativas actuales y declaraciones futuras contenidas en este comunicado de prensa, se refieren a documentos de los archives de Juniper Content de vez en cuando con la Securities and Exchange Commission. Juniper Content está bajo ninguna obligación de, y expresamente renuncia a toda obligación de, actualizar o alterar sus declaraciones prospectivas, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, eventos futuros, cambios en suposiciones o de otro tipo.

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¡Sorpresa!- Contacto para medios de comunicación

Pascale Marchand

Bob Gold & Associates

(310) 784-1040

pascale@bobgoldpr.com

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¡Sorpresa!- Contacto para inversionesContact:

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

Keith Lippert/Carolyn Capaccio

(212) 838-3777

MegaTV- Contacto para medios de comunicación

Isabel Bucaram-Montana
Spanish Broadcasting System
Director de Marketing y Comunicación

7007 NW 77 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

(305) 644-4800 x 1156

Línea directa: (786).470-1656

imontana@sbscorporate.com“

What: Angélica Celaya, the beautiful and talented actress, co-star of the upcoming new MegaSeries “Gabriel” starring fellow actor and singer Chayanne, will appear on the next edition of “Esta Noche, Tu Night”. Ms. Celaya will reveal the “behind the scenes” secrets of the long anticipated MegaSeries “Gabriel,” premiering Monday, September 28th.

Additionally, Ms. Celaya will take this opportunity to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with the entire “Esta Noche, Tu Night’s” audience. Mexico’s Independence Day is observed on Tuesday, September 16th.

How: An exclusive interview with Alexis Valdés, the renowned Cuban host of the famous talk and variety show “Esta Noche, Tu Night”.

When: Monday, September 15th at 9:00 PM EST and 10:00 PM PT.

Where: Only on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Channel 30 in Puerto Rico, Channel 169 on DirecTV Puerto Rico, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach and Channel 405 on DirecTV Más nationwide - your favorite stations.”

Spanish Broadcasting System (”SBS”) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that their Miami television and radio stations: WSBS Mega TV, WRMA-Romance 106.7 FM, WCMQ-Clásica 92.3 FM, WXDJ-El Zol 95.7 FM, WRZA-La Raza 106.3 FM and the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami and Caritas International, will hold a telethon on September 14th to benefit the Caribbean victims in Cuba and Haiti who were impacted by Hurricane Ike and Gustav.

The telethon will be held this Sunday, September 14th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST and aired on Mega TV, with the support of SBS’ Miami radio stations.

“We put together this telethon in just 48 hours and this says a lot about SBS’ commitment to mobilizing the community to help those in need”, said Eduardo Suarez, Vice President of Production for Mega TV. “We have a responsibility to our extended families and friends who live in these areas and who are desperately trying to recover and rebuild from these damaging storms.”

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike destructive paths have caused over $4 billion in damages and have left hundreds of thousands of people homeless and destitute.

The telethon will take place at Spanish Broadcasting System’s Operation Center located at 7007 N.W. 77 Ave., Miami, FL 33166. SBS will be accepting donations starting Sunday, September 14th at 4 p.m. First necessity articles such as canned food, bottled water, evaporated milk, powdered milk, beans, rice, etc. will be accepted at this location. Monetary donations, via phone (1-866-634-2881), will be accepted by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami. In addition, monetary donations can also be sent via regular mail to the Catholic Charities, 9401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, FL 33138 or by visiting www.ccadm.org and clicking on the “Donate Now” link.

“We always support those in need and how can we not respond to our brothers in crisis on the islands of Cuba, Haiti and the rest of the Caribbean. This is why all our radio stations along with Mega TV have joined forces to help those in need of hurricane relief”, commented Jackie Nosti Cambo, Vice President/General Manager of SBS Miami.

Among the confirmed artists taking part in this telethon are “Los 3 de la Habana”, Jose Feliciano, Isaac Delgado, Hansel and Raúl, Amaury Gutierrez, Pancho Céspedes, Luis Enrique, Roberto Torres, Raúl del Sol, as well as the cast of the upcoming MegaSeries “Gabriel”.

Renowned SBS’ talents: Javier Ceriani, Gilberto Reyes, Miguelito Gonzalez, Ileana Garcia, Betzy Vazquez, the hosts from “El Vacilón de Miami”, Luis Perozo, Danny Jr., Zuper Mario, Adrian Mesa, Ariel Ramirez, Chu Diaz y Carlos “Caferro” Rodriguez will participate in the telethon which will also include popular Mega TV Stars: Maria Elvira Salazar, Albita, Frank Cairo, Salvador Morales, Allan Villafaña, Daisy Ballmajo, Alan Jacott, Lourdes Ruiz Toledo, Alexis Valdés, Ernesto Pino, Ana Remos, Camilo Egaña, Maria Regina Bustamante and Dr. Manny. We will also be joined by Polito Vega, El Mandril, Gangster and Funky Joe.

Please join our efforts to “Help our Brothers in Need,” this Sunday, September 14th by visiting the SBS Center of Operations in Miami, FL, or by calling in from 7:00 to 10:00 PM EST to 1-888-634-2881 during the live transmission on Mega TV Channel 22, Channel 405 in DirecTV Más, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach, Channel 169 in DirecTV Puerto Rico and Channel 30 in Puerto Rico. “

Spanish Broadcasting System (NASDAQ:SBSA) (SBS) announced today that the company’s newest entertainment division, Megafilms will broadcast a behind the scenes special “Descubriendo el Secreto” (Discovering the Secret) of their hit megaseries “Gabriel.” This special will air on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 PM.

The megaseries “Gabriel,” is produced by Megafilms and DirecTV Más. The cast includes some of the top Spanish-language actors such as: Chayanne, Angelica Celaya, Jose Luis “El Puma” Rodríguez, Laura Ferretti, Sebastián Ligarde, Julián Gil, Mirta Renee, Laura Zerra, Freddy Viquez, Juan David Ferrer, Álvaro Ruiz, Marcos Miranda, Leonardo Krys and Camila Banus.

“Gabriel” is a modern day vampire (portrayed by Chayanne), a tortured being whose only hope of salvation lies in reuniting with his reincarnated soul mate, Eva (played by the Mexican starlet Angelica Celaya). Eva was killed over 300 years ago when Gabriel was still mortal and his village was attacked by the bloodthirsty, conquistador-turned-night stalker Pizarro (portrayed by the renowned Jose Luis Rodríguez). Doomed to roam eternal darkness after being cursed by an Inca princess as revenge for the destruction of her village, Pizarro threatens to once again rob Gabriel of his long-lost love.

Do not miss the premiere of the exclusive “Descubriendo el Secreto” special of the megaseries “Gabriel” on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 PM on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, Channel 30 in Puerto Rico, Channel 169 for DirecTV in Puerto Rico, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach and Channel 405 for DirecTV Más in major U.S. cities - your favorite station. “

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today strong ratings results for WSBS Mega TV Channel 22 as measured by the July 2008 Nielsen Hispanic Station Index (NHSI). The results continue to demonstrate Mega TV’s success and leadership among key demographics.

Mega TV’s prime-time programs have demonstrated impressive growth over the last year, often doubling and tripling the time period ratings among viewers in the 18-49 demographic and the 25-54 demographic. This massive growth in viewership has propelled the station to levels alongside market heavyweights WLTV Univision 23 and WSCV Telemundo.

Mega TV’s prime-time Monday through Sunday from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. schedule has proven to be Mega TV’s most distinguished time period. According to the NHSI, Mega TV ranked second in the top stations in the market among Men 18-49 and 25-54, out-delivering both WSCV and WJAN. Additionally, Mega TV ranked third among Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Women 18-49, and Women 25-54.

Mega TV Programs experiencing rapid prime-time growth include:

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“Paparazzi TV” (Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.) ranked third in the time period among Women 25-54 and tied for third among Adults 18-49 and 25-54.

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“Maria Elvira Live” (Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M.) ranked second among Adults 18-49 and Men 18-49, out-delivering market oldies such as WSCV and WJAN’s “A Mano Limpia.” In addition, the program ranked third among Adults 25-54, Men 25-54 and Women 25-54.

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“Esta Noche Tu Night” (Monday through Friday from 9:00 to10:00 P.M.) ranked second in the time period among Men 18-49 and 25-54, out-delivering both WSCV and WJAN’s “Pelíizcame Que Estoy Soñando.” The program delivered a third place ranking among Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 again out-delivering WJAN’s “Pellízcame Que Estoy Soñando.”

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“Bayly” (Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 P.M.) ranked first in the time period among Men 25-54, out-delivering every other station in the market. The program’s strength continued to show among other key demographics, placing them second among Men 18-49 and third among Adults 18-49, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54.

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“El Circulo” (Sunday/7:00pm - 8:00pm) has delivered an impressive increase in audience over the last year which has delivered a third place tie with WLTV among Men 18-49 in the time period.

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In only its second sweeps period, “La Descarga con Albita” (Every Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M.) moves up the ranks, out-delivering WLTV to place second in the time period among Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Men 18-49, Men 25-54 and Women 18-49.

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“Raices y Recuerdos” (Every Sunday at 10:00 P.M.) once again proves its ability to deliver, ranking second in the time period among Adults 18-49 and Men 18-49. In addition, the program ranked third among Adults 25-54, Men 25-54, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54.

Do not miss any of these rapidly growing prime-time programs only on your favorite station, WSBS Mega TV Channel 22. MEGA TV can also be seen nationally via DirecTV Más, Channel 405, and through various affiliates: WBWP, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach, FL; WSJU, Channel 30; DirecTV Channel 169, and Channel 161 in Puerto Rico.”

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that “Amor Inmortal” premiered worldwide on Friday, August 1st, on all SBS’ radio stations across the country and in Puerto Rico. Performed by global singing sensation Chayanne, “Amor Inmortal” is the official theme song of the Megaseries “Gabriel” and is also Chayanne’s newest single.

“Gabriel” premieres on Mega TV in September and, in addition to protagonist Chayanne, stars José Luis Rodriguez “El Puma” and Mexican actress Angélica Celaya as well as a supporting cast of well known actors such as Laura Ferretti, Sebastián Ligarde, Julián Gil, and Laura Zerra.

The launch of Chayanne’s new single has been highly anticipated since “Gabriel” was first announced. “Gabriel”, the first Hispanic TV series produced in high definition, is a poignant love story set against today’s neo-Gothic underworld of vampirism and the occult.

“Amor Inmortal” a composition by the legendary musician, Fabio Alonso Salgado, better known as Estéfano, was specifically created as the theme song for the Megaseries “Gabriel”.

The official “Amor Inmortal” music video, which showcases the romantic love scenes from the Megaseries will also soon be released.

Starting August 1st, “Amor Inmortal” can be heard on SBS’ radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico and in addition it can also be heard exclusively on the website www.lamusica.com.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.”

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today Mega TV’s Mega Cine will honor Argentina’s Independence Day, July 9, by airing “Darse Cuenta,” “Camila,” “Volver,” and “Esperando La Carroza,” four of Argentina’s “superproductions.” The series will kick off on Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m., EST and run every Saturday during the month ending on Saturday July 26. “*

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ:SBSA) and Mega TV, the fastest growing Hispanic television channel in the United States, today announced the launch of “Mega Modelo 2009,” a beauty contest where viewers can vote for six male models and six female models to be featured in next year’s Mega TV calendar. The contest will run during the broadcast of the Brazilian novella, “Belissima,” which premieres on Monday, June 30, at 6:00 PM ET on MegaTV.

The contest will run from July 14 through August 24, and each week, two models will be selected from the group of nominees. The winners will be chosen by the audience who can vote by visiting www.mega.tv or www.lamusica.com, and announced on September 3.

All twelve winners will travel to Miami for the final photo-shoots and to create a video to give the audience a behind the scenes look at the entire Mega TV calendar production process. The final calendar will be available in November.

As the contest is happening, the Brazilian novella, “Belissima,” will be airing every Monday at 6:00 PM ET on Mega TV. Produced by Brazilian Globo network “Belissima” tells stories related to the world of fashion from a lingerie factory.

Do not miss on the exciting premiere of “Belissima” on June 30 at 6:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in South Florida, Channel 405 in DirecTV Mas, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach and Channel 169 in DirecTV Puerto Rico, and get ready to vote for your favorite male and female models during the “Mega Modelo 2009″ contest. “

The leading Spanish-language radio broadcasters in the U.S., including Spanish Broadcasting System (Nasdaq: SBSA), Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC), Univision Communications Inc. and Border Media Partners, have formed an industry-focused coalition to voice concerns about Arbitron’s proposed rollout of the flawed Portable People Meter (PPM) and the potentially harmful impact it could have in the industry as it relates to measuring Spanish-language media. The newly created group has been named the Spanish Radio Association (”SRA”).

The group held a meeting with Arbitron on June 6, 2008 during which they advocated the importance of properly evaluating the Hispanic audience measurement capabilities and effectiveness of Arbitron’s PPM before its full-scale implementation.

Representing the major Spanish-language broadcasters were Raul Alarcon, Jr., chief executive officer and president of Spanish Broadcasting Systems; Gary Stone, president and chief operating officer of Univision Radio; Jeffery Liberman, president of Entravision’s radio division; and Jeff Hinson, president and chief executive officer of Border Media Partners. Senator Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) also attended the meeting to support the group’s strong concerns, and he reminded Arbitron’s chief executive officer Steve Morris that PPM will not only affect Spanish-language broadcasters but every Hispanic in the country.

“Ensuring that the next generation of audience measurement is accurately developed, tested, accredited, and ultimately accepted by the entire radio industry, is of critical importance,” said Alarcon. “The Hispanic population in the U.S. is growing rapidly and becoming more influential, while Spanish-language radio is becoming one of the most popular formats in the country. With that in mind, Arbitron must take the necessary steps towards understanding the impact this audience measurement tool will have on one of the industry’s most important constituencies.”

“Hispanic buying power is growing substantially and was estimated to be in excess of $840 billion dollars in the United States in 2007. Based on this growth, it is extremely important that Arbitron ensures sound methodology and representation of Hispanics,” added Liberman. “We urge Arbitron not to move forward with the rollout of PPM until all ethnic broadcasters are satisfied that the principles of fair market representation are being fulfilled.”

“We are 100% committed to ensuring accountability to advertisers, viewers and partners,” said Ceril Shagrin, executive vice president, Corporate Research Division, Univision Communications Inc. “However, this means we need to have accurate and actionable data. It is imperative that Arbitron ensures PPM effectively measures all audience segments before implementation. Any inaccuracy will impact the entire industry as it will not be reliable or credible.”

As part of the meeting, the SRA highlighted several key issues with PPM that need to be addressed before moving forward with the rollout, including panel sample size, the increased response rates, accurately identifying and tracking panelists’ country of origin, improved language weighting, accurate cell phone-only representation, fair measurement when it comes to high-density Hispanic areas and sharing of more detailed sample information including meter placement according to zip codes, among others.

The group intends to meet regularly with Arbitron in an effort to ensure any sample includes accurate measurement of Hispanic audiences in all markets that will be launching PPM as currency.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 7 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Urban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market with national distribution through DirecTV Mas. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com

About Univision Radio

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

About Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified Spanish-language media company utilizing a combination of television and radio operations to reach Hispanic consumers across the United States, as well as the border markets of Mexico. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s TeleFutura network, with television stations in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Hispanic markets. The company also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 48 owned and operated radio stations. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. The company’s corporate website can be found at www.entravision.com.

About Border Media Partners

Border Media Partners owns and/or operates 30 radio stations in five Texas markets including San Antonio, Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Waco.”

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced the names of the supporting castmembers who will be sharing the set with Latino icons Chayanne (playing the modern-day vampire of the title role) and José Luis Rodríguez (El Puma) on “Gabriel”, the first miniseries aired by Mega TV and produced by the new entertainment division Megafilms, which is scheduled to debut in September. DirecTV Más also signed on as Co-producer of this groundbreaking project. “*

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that WSBS Mega TV Channel 22 and its television shows reported outstanding ratings during the May 2008 sweeps period.

According to Nielsen Media Research, Mega TV ranked third in prime (M-Su/7-11pm) among Hispanic households with 5.6 rating and a 9 share of the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale DMA. These ratings put Mega TV Channel 22 ahead of 5 Spanish language competitors.

WSBS Mega TV programs also saw tremendous results, ranking in the top spots:

- “Paparazzi” came in second place with a 6.6 rating and an 11 share in the M-F/7-8pm time period

- “Maria Elvira Live” obtained a 6.1 rating and a 9 share M-F/8-9pm.

- “Esta Noche Tu Night” came in third place during the M-F/9-10pm time period with a 6.8 rating and a 9 share

- “Bayly” achieved high rating during the M-F/10-11pm hour with a 6.6 and 11 share of the market

- For the weekend, Mega Cine came in third during the Saturday 8-10pm time period.

- “La Descarga con Albita,” which launched only recently, came in second place with a 5.3 rating and a 9% share of the market

- “Ra�ces y Recuerdos” maintained its second place position with a 6.6 rating and a 10 share on Sunday from 9-10pm.

Do not miss the excellent programming on WSBS Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami and see why Mega TV has been the fastest-growing television station in the history of the South Florida television market.

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Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBSA) (NASDAQ: SBS) announced today that the final episode of the popular Brazilian soap opera “Chocolate con Pimienta,” better known as “Pepper Chocolate,” will be Friday, May 30. The show will air from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM PT on Channel 405 of DirecTV Mas and from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST on DirecTV Puerto Rico.

“Pepper Chocolate” takes place in a 1920s small town whose economic prosperity depends solely on a local chocolate factory. It is a romantic comedy about a young girl, Ana Francisca, played by Mariana Ximenes, who grows up poor and unattractive. After spending her whole life being ridiculed and humiliated by her town, she grows up to become a beautiful, stylish and wealthy woman who is set on getting her revenge. Eventually, however, she meets a young man named Danilo, who is played by Murilo “The Clone” Ben�cio, and the two fall in love. The story takes a strange turn when the two lovers are caught in a love triangle with Olga, who is played by Priscila Fantin, a girl that is bent on stealing Danilo from Ana Francisca.

Throughout its run on the air, “Pepper and Chocolate” achieved an average of 66% share in Brazil and had a faithful audience on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami and through DirecTV Mas throughout the rest of the country.

Do not miss the last episode of “Pepper Chocolate” Friday, May 30, on Channel 405 of Direct TV Mas from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT and on Direct TV Puerto Rico from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.”

Spanish Broadcasting System recently launched a weekly 60-minute news and entertainment summary program, Mega Reporte, described as an in-depth journalistic program created to examine the issues and topics that directly affect the Hispanic community in the United States and abroad. It airs Sundays at 10 pm ET (7 pm PST) on Mega TV Channel 22, DirecTV Más Channel 405, and at 11 pm in Puerto Rico on DirecTV Channel 169.”*

DIRECTV Más™, DIRECTV’s Spanish-language programming package, will unveil its latest Spanish-language programming and advertising campaign to the media during upfront week in New York. Since its inception, DIRECTV Más has set a goal to satisfy the needs of U.S. Hispanics through a value-oriented program offering. Recent additions to its channel lineup have proven its commitment to serving this population and lead the Spanish-language satellite television market into the future.

The media event will take place Thursday, May 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New World Stages complex in the heart of Manhattan (340 West 50th Street New York, N.Y.)

According to 2006 Nielsen Media Research, 77 percent of all U.S. Hispanic TV households subscribe to either cable or satellite TV service. Studies show that when presented with increased viewing options, U.S. Hispanics are watching more Spanish-language TV, giving pay TV providers an opportunity to capture a market of almost 9 million Hispanic households in the United States.

To help the Hispanic community find the most relevant and highest quality programming to preserve their culture, DIRECTV officially launched DIRECTV Más. Leading the industry with more than 45 Spanish-language channels, DIRECTV Más has added six channels to its lineup in the past two years: ESPN Deportes, Discovery Familia, Televisión Dominicana, V-Me, MEGA TV, Azteca América (national feed). DIRECTV Más’ exclusive program offering, which includes MEGA TV, Centroamérica TV, TyC Sports, and Latinoamérica, strengthens already robust top-rated programming packages from all over Latin America, in addition to up to 230 English-language channels at an affordable cost.

“At DIRECTV Más we pride ourselves in providing the best English and Spanish-language programming offered in the U.S.,” said John de Armas, vice president, WORLDDIRECT, DIRECTV, Inc. “Our priority is to continue incorporating premium channels that help celebrate and sustain Hispanic heritage, providing a connection to our native countries.”

As DIRECTV Más expands its variety of channels to provide entertainment, news, sports and education to the Hispanic community, the company has also incorporated Digital Video Recorder (DVR) technology. This service aligns with DIRECTV Más’ ongoing goal to be at the forefront of technology and adapt to customer needs to by allowing them to access their favorite shows whenever they want to watch them.

DIRECTV Más™ offers the widest array of Spanish-and English-language programming available and the latest satellite technology, all combined to provide viewers with digital-quality picture and sound at competitive prices. The service provides access to more than 45a Spanish-language channels including top programming from Mexico, Central and South America, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Spain. DIRECTV Más™ programming offers sports, movies, music, news and educational networks, and access to more than 230 English-language channels of DIRECTV® programming, featuring the largest selection of pay per view choices and sports programming available. For pricing please visit DIRECTVMás.com or call 1-866-501-1Más (627).

a Includes English-Language broadcast channels with alternate Spanish audio.

Members of the media who would like to attend the May 15 event should contact Cristina Del Cueto 305-669-6789 / cristinadc@dmgsolutions.net

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, presents the finest television experience available to more than 17 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with 95 national HD channels – more quality HD channels than any other television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.”*

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that José Luis Rodriguez, or “El Puma” as he is commonly known, has joined the cast of “Gabriel,” the highly anticipated vampire-themed miniseries produced by MegaTV that will begin airing in September of this year.

In “Gabriel”, the renowned Venezuelan actor and singer will play Pizarro, the bloodthirsty Spanish conquistador-turned-nightstalker. In the storyline, Pizarro is cursed by an Incan priestess as revenge for destroying her village. Gabriel (played by international superstar Chayanne) is a modern day vampire and a tortured soul whose only hope of salvation lies in reuniting with his reincarnated soulmate, Eva (played by Mexican starlet Angelica Celaya), who was herself murdered by Pizarro over 300 years ago. Upon learning of her reincarnation, Pizarro sets out once again to rob Gabriel of his long-lost love.

An accomplished actor and singer, Jose Luis Rodriguez has played the lead role in most of the 18 soap operas in which he’s appeared. Rodriguez earned the nickname “El Puma” due to his characteristic “wildcat” performance on stage during a singing career that has spanned three decades.

“Jose Luis Rodriguez is truly a rare, once-in-a-lifetime talent,” said Cynthia Hudson, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President of Spanish Broadcasting System. “We are proud and honored to have ‘El Puma’ play a leading role in the miniseries and we are equally confident that he and Chayanne will make ‘Gabriel’ a winner!”

Mega TV has achieved unprecedented ratings with entertainment-based reality programming since its launch in 2006. “Gabriel” is the first originally scripted miniseries for Mega TV and Megafilms, the new film entertainment division of Spanish Broadcasting System.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market with national distribution through DirecTV Más. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com .

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Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that during the entire month of May, Mega Cine will present five fabulous Puerto Rican movies every Saturday at 8:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, 9:00 PM PT on Channel 405 DirecTV M�s in the rest of the United States, and 9:00 PM on Channel 169 of DirecTV in Puerto Rico.

On May 3, “Maruja” (1959), the first great box-office success of Puerto Rican cinema, will premier. The film is about a sensual and beautiful woman who draws the lust of various men, but eventually faces tragic results. Despite having a Spanish screenwriter and an Argentinean director, the Puerto Rican roots of “Maruja” are easily distinguishable. The movie is set in location similar to that of Bayam�n Puerto Rico’s second most populated island, and stars Axel Anderson, Victor Arrillaga, Elena Montalban, Roberto Rivera Negr�n, Mario Pabon, Manuel Perez Durand, and Marta Romero.

“Linda Sara” (1994), which was directed by Jacobo Moral and stars Chayanne, Dayanara Torres and Adamari Lopez, will premier on May 10 and be the second film of the month. The story centers on Sara and Jos� who work in the sugar industry and enjoy happy times until they are faced with a crippling financial crisis. The film is a moving story about a family whose transcendent love helps them face the risk of losing their most valued possession: a house filled with relics and memories in which they’ve lived since the children. The story takes an unexpected turn, however, when a new development brings the characters into conflict with one another.

“El Mar no Perdona” (”The Sea Does Not Forgive”), a story about people moving to another city in order to make a better life for themselves and their families, will premier on May 17. The movie was directed by Vicente Fort and stars Alexandra Malag�n, Walter Rodriguez, Miguel Ramos, Martita Mart�nez, Maribel Qui�ones, Xiomara Rodriguez, Cesar Paredes and N�stor Rodriguez.

“La �ltima Noche” (”The Last Night”), a story of tragic love, will air on May 24. The film is about the love that Roberto and Julian develop for one another during a time that is filled with hatred and a rivalry between two groups caused by a lack of understanding and communication. It is a gripping movie filled with action, reggaeton music, dancing, amazing special effects and great drama. Filmed in Autonomous City Hall of Caguas, the movie stars singer, Tito El Bambino, Christie Mir�, Junior �lvarez, Jerry Segarra, Maribel Qui��nez, and features the return of TV star, Amalia Cross, the dramatic debut of reggaeton singer, Glori, and Naldo, a producer of reggaeton.

“El Pan Nuestro” (”Our Bread”) will be the last movie in the series to premier and will air on May 31. It is the history of Maribel Rovira, an elite woman who decides to adopt a black boy, and Laura Martell, a black middle-class woman who wants to have a son and decides to do so through artificial fertilization. The movie takes a surprising twist for her, when she is accidentally impregnated with the sperm of a white male. As a result, discrimination, social and racial prejudice, the youth’s rebellion and maternal love all form the heart of an audacious and amusing plot. Directed by Vicente Castro, the cast includes Noelia, Clarissa Chapuseaux, Luis Gonzoaga, Juan Carlos Betancourt and Luz Odilea Font.

Do not miss this extraordinary line up of classic Puerto Rican movies from Mega Cine, every Saturday in May starting at 8:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, at 9:00 PM PT on Channel 405 DirecTV M�s in the rest of the United States, and at 9:00 PM on Channel 169 of DirecTV in Puerto Rico.”

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced the upcoming television premiere of “Gabriel”, the first serialized scripted TV drama produced by Megafilms, the Company’s recently inaugurated film division. The series, which airs in September, will feature Latino superstar Chayanne in the title role. DirecTV Más has also signed on as a co-producer of this ground-breaking project. “*

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that Luis Roldan was named Senior Vice President and General Manager of MEGA TV in Puerto Rico. Mr. Roldan will oversee the retransmission of Mega TV on WSJU-TV (Channel 30).

“We are pleased to have someone of Luis’ caliber, talent and experience joining the MEGA TV family,” stated Raul Alarc�n Jr., CEO and Chairman of Spanish Broadcasting System. “Over the last two years, MEGA TV has grown at an incredible rate while maintaining its leadership position in the Hispanic TV market with high quality content and programming. We expect our entrance into Puerto Rico’s broadcast market to follow the same path to success and we are confident that Luis will help to lead us in that direction.”

Most recently, Mr. Roldan served as President and General Manager for WKAQ-TV, Telemundo’s flagship station in Puerto Rico. Prior to that, he worked for WNJU-TV in New York where he served as an Account Executive, Local Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Station Manager and Executive Vice President and General Manager. Mr. Roldan began his career at WNBC-TV in New York where he served as an Account Executive for three years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fordham University.

“With over 25 years of experience in the television business, Luis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MEGA TV Puerto Rico,” added Cynthia Hudson Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Spanish Broadcasting System. “Throughout his career, he has worked with networks as well as independent and affiliate stations, delivering tremendous results for each of them. As MEGA TV grows faster than any other Hispanic station in the United States, the hiring of Luis could not have been more timely.”

“I am very grateful to be given the opportunity to join such a savvy and powerful team of industry veterans,” said Mr. Roldan. “Their hard work and dedication has put MEGA TV way ahead of its time and I am looking forward to adding value to continue making it a leading competitor in Hispanic TV.”"

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that it had hosted its first network “Upfront” presentation for MEGA TV. At the event, which was held in New York City, Company executives announced that Mega TV had entered into a programming distribution agreement with a new major market affiliate serving Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company unveiled its new programming initiatives, featuring original proprietary content produced by its recently-inaugurated Megafilms subsidiary, which will supplement the high quality fare currently airing on MEGA TV.

MEGA TV announced that it had entered into a new retransmission agreement with WSJU (Channel 30) in Puerto Rico to broadcast MEGA TV’s award-winning programming. Under the terms of the agreement, Puerto Rico television viewers will soon be able to enjoy daily programs such as “Esta Noche T� Night,” with Alexis Vald�s, “Bayly,” “Maria Elvira Live,” “Paparazzi,” “Ra�ces y Recuerdos,” “El C�rculo,” “Mega News,” and many others.

In addition, Mega TV showcased other upcoming programming developments including “La Descarga”, a new Sunday night musical jam session featuring Grammy award winner Albita, as well as its new female-targeted afternoon offering, “Las Divas de la Tarde”, scheduled to debut in 2009. Mega TV also announced the expansion of its nightly news program “Mega News”, by joining forces with News Corporation as an affiliate of the Fox News Edge Service.

“Mega has had unprecedented growth, tripling its key demos in the last year and expanding the programming with high-quality productions and nationally recognized Latino talent. Our upfront line-up confirms that we are the network to watch in the Hispanic TV Market”, stated Cynthia Hudson, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of SBS.

According to the Nielsen Hispanic Station Index, which provides ratings data on the top 19 Hispanic markets in the United States, MEGA TV will now reach over 2.5 million Hispanic Households in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

In addition its over-the-air coverage, Mega TV’s new affiliate has significant cable and satellite penetration in Puerto Rico. WSJU is a full-power television facility in San Juan that is carried on all of the cable and satellite providers, including Liberty, Choice, One Link and Dish, throughout Puerto Rico. In addition, Mega TV will continue its island-wide, 24 hour service via DirectTV.

SBS and MEGA TV executives also announced the inauguration of Megafilms, the new entertainment division that will produce exclusive Spanish-language filmed content for MEGA TV. Company executives were accompanied by Latino superstar Chayanne, who plays the title role in the upcoming Mega TV miniseries, “Gabriel”, and who was on hand to host the evening’s festivities. The Megafilms project will include the production of feature films, music specials, miniseries, soap operas, documentaries and other types of filmed entertainment that will be available for local and international theatrical release as well as broadcast, cable and satellite syndication and home video distribution.

“Megafilms allows us to expand our horizons, explore multiple revenue models and broaden our content with