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 ZDF Enterprises and DIRECTV Latin America share a long partnership. OnDIRECTV, DIRECTV’s exclusive entertainment channel, was one of the first networks to allow the Latin American viewing audience to appreciate the story-telling excellence of “Scandinavian noir” content. DIRECTV, in fact, had already licensed the award-winning hit series THE KILLING (Forbydelsen) from ZDF Enterprises in the past. “OnDIRECTV has a history of curating top international scripted content,” stated Willard Tressel, General Manager of OnDIRECTV. Tressel added, “BRON is rightly considered one of very best, groundbreaking series and we’re very pleased to bring our subscribers another, much anticipated, season!” Fred Burcksen, Executive VP and COO: “We are glad to see the global success of BRON|BROEN continue with a brilliant third season. DIRECTV is the appropriate home for the series in Latin America and we are pleased that BRON|BROEN works so well for them.” About DIRECTV Latin America DIRECTV Latin America provides service in the region through three divisions: Brazil, Mexico and Panamericana; and it is 100% part of DIRECTV, the world’s leader in television entertainment. In Brazil, DIRECTV Latin America has 93% ownership of SKY Brasil with more than 5 millions of clients, while Globo Comunicações e Participações, S.A., and has a 7%. SKY Brasil is the leading Satellite Television provider on the country. In Mexico, DIRECTV Latin America has 41% ownership of SKY Mexico with more than 6 millions of clients, while Grupo Televisa, S.A., holds a majority stake with 59%. SKY Mexico is the leading Pay-TV provider in the country with over 5.88 million subscribers. |
