Mediaset Espana accumulates 11 U.S. shows

MADRID -- TV conglom Mediaset Espana has inked free-to-air The spanish language TV privileges to 11 new U.S. dramas, including five approaching ABC shows. The ABC package is brought by "Charlie's Angels" remake -- probably the most buzzed-about ABC entry at May's L.A. Tests. ABC Studios' skeins acquired by Mediaset Espana likewise incorporate sudser "Revenge," Shonda Rhimes-composed "Scandal," Sean Bean starrer "Missing" and thriller "The River," created alongside Dreamworks TV. Mediaset Espana has additionally acquired CBS TV Galleries series "A Gifted Guy," included in an offer that enables the The spanish language broadcaster to select four new CBS dramas over 2 yrs in the L.A. Tests. Another CBS TV Galleries series, "Memorable," continues to be acquired from The new sony Pictures Television. From NBC, the The spanish language TV conglom has had tuner-drama "Smash," NBC's most anticipated pilot, and supernatural-designed show "Grimm." Other Mediaset purchases for The country include CW's drama "Ringer," toplining Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Syfy's newcomer skein "Alphas." The brand new dramas will air in The country via Mediaset Espana's TV funnel spread, which includes core funnel Telecinco plus TV services Cuatro, Divinity, Factoria p Ficcion, La Siete and Boing. This funnel bouquet brought Spain's TV ratings in This summer, collectively nabbing a 28.7% aud share. Mediaset Espana's appetite for U.S. programming has elevated since purchasing Prisa broadcaster Cuatro this past year. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com