A+E Networks Relaunches History En Espanol

A+E Networks today (Nov. 7) relaunched its History En Español network with a new on-air look and more content premiere hours, network officials said Monday.

The network’s new programming lineup will include new series such as mafia-themed series Embajadores de la Mafia as well as History popular docuseries as Barbarians Rising as well as Hunting Hitler and Pawn Stars, said Edward Sabin, Managing Director, Americas, and Head of Commercial Operations, International.  

In addition, the channel will also launch a Spanish language Facebook fan page offering even more opportunities for audiences to engage with their favorite shows.

The network will also create vertical theme nights including “High Octane Auto” (Mondays), “Epic Mysteries” (Wednesdays) and “Wild History” (Thursdays).

 “We’re injecting HEE’s primetime schedule with new genres of programming to serve an even wider segment of the growing Hispanic audience throughout the U.S. as we continue to grow our channel,” said Sabin.

R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.