CubaNetwork Set to Launch This Spring

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The U.S. government’s recent relaxing of restrictions on relations with Cuba has led to the creation of a new multiplatform network launching this spring that will offer content from the country.

The CubaNetwork will team with digital distribution company Vubiquity to launch this April as an over-the-top service featuring thousands of hours of original and exclusive programming originating from a production facility in Havana in both English and Spanish, according to Keith Bass, CEO of the network.

The network, owned by Caribbean Broadcasting Network, will offer reality programming on Cuban culture, night life and food as well as Cuban-themed documentaries, TV movies, telenovelas and sports.

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R. Thomas Umstead
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.