Hemisphere Media Group

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. is a leading media company focused on the United States Hispanic and Latin American markets, specializing in television and digital content. The company owns and operates several Spanish-language networks, including Cinelatino, WAPA Television, and WAPA America. Cinelatino is notable for its extensive library of contemporary Spanish-language films and critically acclaimed titles from various regions, boasting over 12 million subscribers across the United States, Latin America, and Canada. Hemisphere Media Group aims to provide diverse entertainment options, including movies and telenovelas, catering to the preferences of Hispanic audiences through its broadcast and cable television platforms. In 2014, the company expanded its portfolio by acquiring three Spanish-language cable networks, further solidifying its position in the media landscape.

Alan Sokol

President, CEO and Director

2 past transactions

Pantaya

Acquisition in 2021
Pantaya is a streaming service based in Santa Monica, California, dedicated to providing a diverse selection of movies and series in Spanish. The platform features content across various genres, including documentary, horror, animation, thriller, suspense, crime, and comedy. By curating high-quality entertainment, Pantaya aims to cater to the growing demand for Spanish-language content, offering viewers a comprehensive and exclusive destination for their streaming needs.

Remezcla

Series A in 2017
Remezcla is a Latin culture company operating as a digital publisher, creative agency, and entertainment platform. It runs Remezcla.com, delivering music and lifestyle content for US Latino millennials and audiences in Latin America and Spain, and it provides advertising services to major brands. Based in Brooklyn with offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, Remezcla applies cultural insight to strategy, creative work, and execution for projects such as rebranding, digital content creation, branded experiential platforms, and tune-in campaigns. The company has collaborated with brands including ESPN, HBO, Netflix, Heineken, Tecate, and Dos Equis, and has earned recognition from industry awards bodies. Its content spans blogs, articles, documentaries, videos, and social media content on Latin food, culture, history, and people, helping brands engage US Hispanic millennial audiences.
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