NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2024--
HITN, the leading Spanish-language public media network in the United States, and Curiosity (Nasdaq: CURI), the global media company known for its award-winning documentary features and factual entertainment, today announced a strategic alliance that will bring a diverse range of captivating content to HITN’s viewers.
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As part of this exciting partnership, Curiosity will license to HITN the following premium Curiosity original series:
Filmed in every corner of the globe, uncovering ancient mysteries and exploring future technologies, these acclaimed Curiosity original productions offer a wide range of entertaining, educational programming that satisfies viewers of all ages. HITN’s acquisition of these programs aligns with its mission to provide high-quality, informative content to Spanish-speaking audiences across the United States.
“We are thrilled to partner with Curiosity to bring these exceptional programs to our viewers,” said Erika Vogt-Lowell, Director of Programming and Acquisitions for HITN. “This alliance strengthens our commitment to offering diverse and engaging content that inspires and educates. We look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with the team at Curiosity.”
“Partnering with HITN to license some of our most compelling content is a thrilling opportunity to expand our reach and share Curiosity's unique storytelling with new audiences,” said Ludo Dufour, Vice President of Licensing at Curiosity. “HITN’s dedication to providing high-quality programming to Spanish-speaking audiences aligns perfectly with our mission to make factual entertainment accessible to everyone.”
About HITN
HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink, Prism and Altice, Liberty Cable & Claro (Puerto Rico). Download the HITN GO app available on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku® with a subscription. For more information, visit: www.hitn.org and follow @HITNtv on social platforms.
About Curiosity
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the premium linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Español, and other free, ad-supported (FAST) channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit CuriosityStream.com.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Women’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
Now, with Clark and Reese in the WNBA, Bueckers headed to the league and Watkins sidelined for the foreseeable future with an ACL injury, it raises the question of who will pick up the torch and continue that momentum.
There may be no clear candidate to become the face of the game, though there's no shortage of talented players, including UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, Texas' Madison Booker, UConn freshman Sarah Strong and South Carolina freshman Joyce Edwards. And there are more looming on the horizon, like high school sensation Aaliyah Chavez who will be making her collegiate debut at Oklahoma next season.
The ratings for the women's NCAA Tournament leading into the title game Sunday didn’t match last year’s record numbers, though they were better than nearly every other year in NCAA history. The championship game averaged 8.5 million viewers, according to ESPN, which made it the third-highest watched title contest.
“It’s a great sign that without Caitlin we’re still certainly on the ascent,” ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo said. “Hopefully, that’s the same even without the star power next year of Paige Bueckers and JuJu. The game is at a place where it can still grow.”
The talent pool continues to get stronger, as was evident in the title game performances by Strong (24 points and 15 rebounds) and Edwards (10 points, five rebounds). As expected, both impacted the game though UConn came away with its 12th national championship, ending a nine-year drought with an 82-59 victory over South Carolina.
“Runs like this make you still feel relevant, you still have an impact. Kids still respond,” Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said. “Our coaching staff is really, really good at what they do. And I’m fortunate enough to coach great kids who want to win for each other.”
Even though UConn was back on top at the end, more teams showed this season they could compete with the best. UCLA, which held the No. 1 spot in the AP poll for 14 weeks, had no seniors on its team and coming off its first NCAA Final Four ever, could go a step further next season.
South Carolina will be back too with a young nucleus led by Edwards and MiLaysia Fulwiley.
“I’m excited for what our team will look like next year,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “I am, because I do think they’ll be talented enough to get here, especially with getting in the transfer portal and getting some experienced pieces that can help with this young group.”
Women's basketball, like other college sports, has changed the last few years with the transfer portal. There are over 1,200 players currently in the portal, a person with access to it shared with The Associated Press.
Where some of those impact players — Olivia Miles, Cotie McMahon and Ta'Niya Latson — end up could not only shape which teams rise up to challenge UConn and South Carolina next season, but also which player separates herself from the rest.
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UConn guard KK Arnold (2) puts up a shot against South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) tries to score against UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) and guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives to the basket against South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) pulls in a rebound against South Carolina during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
