From Ancient Mysteries to Wild Wonders: HITN Acquires Diverse Curiosity Documentaries
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:
- Ancient Engineering (seasons 1 & 2)
- CSI on Trial (6x52)
- The Secrets to Civilization (3x52)
- Tracker’s Diary: Bears of Katmai (5x25)
- Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall (5x52)
- The Humboldt Current (3x52)
- Ancient Earth: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Continent (2x52)
- Giants (5x52)
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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