Channel 11 announces premieres and schedules changes to programming

Upon completion of the purchase / sale process by Univision Communications Inc. and with the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), A new phase will officially begin in 2021 for the Puerto Rican station WLII, now run by Liberman Media Group, based in Burbank, California. They announced this via a press release, in which they also reported some premieres, renewed productions, schedule changes and new proposals that are part of this experience under the slogan “Live it”.

“We arrived in Puerto Rico with the acquisition of WLII-DT and its repeater stations WOLE TV – DT and WSUR – DT. This allows us to connect with everyone on the island and continue to offer the programs that have created their favorites, thanks to an agreement with Univision, in addition to expanding our programming offering, thinking of viewers in Puerto Rico. The channel administration is in charge of Winter Horton, Director of Operations, ”emphasized Lenard Liberman, president of Liberman Media Group, who has extensive experience producing programs aimed at the Latino audience in the United States.

Since this week, the channel 11 screen has been transforming. Last Monday he premiered at 1 pm with “Empire of Lies” Presenting Angelique Boyer’s return to the screen, this story focuses on her character as Elisa Cantú, a young and passionate art curator, and Leonardo Velasco (Andrés Palacios), a humble and honest police officer, whose lives are forever intertwined to be. because of a tragedy.

From elsewhere, started “Desafío”, a television reality produced by Caracol TV, broadcasting Monday to Friday at 4pm Physical challenges and drama are key elements of this mega production that has been going on for more than 15 seasons. In the show, the participants are on an island and compete for money and other prizes. The show uses a phase-out system, which allows attendees to decline other members until only one big winner remains.

On the other hand, The wait for the followers of “Enamorándonos”, the successful “reality” dedicated to finding true love, with its charismatic hosts Ana Patricia Gámez and Rafael Araneda, ended, returning to the broadcast at 9:00 pm. As noted, they received public support as leaders on their first broadcast in 2021, with audience growth of 330% among those aged 18-49.

Changes to WLII include new hours in local programming. “Digital Puerto Rico Edition” moves at 6:00 PM and maintains the second broadcast at 11:00 PM and the program for the analysis of public policy issues led by Ferdinand Pérez, “Playing Hard Ball” opens a new set together with the team of journalists and employees at 7 pm

“Our North is to position ourselves as the best and most diverse programming offering for viewers and to expand local productions, to provide new opportunities for local talent and human resources. We want audiences to enjoy our programs and our programming” live “. That’s where we’re going,” said Liberman.

About “Now it is!”

With regard to production “Now it is!” Stated Liberman, “Ever since we took over the reins of our new Puerto Rico station, I have been establishing communication with local productions and letting them know the value we recognize in each property. hours after last Friday’s edition aired, we were informed by the “Now It is!” team that they would not be running the program on our station.. We don’t know the future intentions of the producers and presenters, but we wish you the best of luck with your projects. We reiterate our greatest interest in continuing to provide quality local programming and employment opportunities for professionals in our industry ”.

The WLII signal is sent on channels 11, Liberty – 11 and 211 (HD), DIRECTV – 168, Dish Network – 11 and Choice – 5.