Rubicon Global Media, a new venture launched by former HBO executive Chris Albrecht and Jorge Granier, executive producer of “Jane the Virgin,” is aiming to produce Spanish-language content for the global market. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but Rubicon Global Media has formed a strategic partnership with Spain’s Secuoya Content Group, led by former HBO executive James Costos. This partnership will enable Albrecht and Granier to produce story-driven content for Latin American audiences by aggregating intellectual property from the US and Spain.
Chris Albrecht has an impressive track record in the television industry. He most recently served as the managing director of Legendary Television but left the company after being placed on a leave of absence in October of last year. Prior to that, Albrecht was the president and CEO of Starz. He also held the position of chairman and CEO of HBO, as well as president of HBO original programming. During his time at HBO, he oversaw the production of popular series such as “Sex and the City,” “The Sopranos,” “Six Feet Under,” “Deadwood,” “Band of Brothers,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Entourage.”
Albrecht expressed his excitement about the partnership with Secuoya and the opportunity to build an IP company that unites Latin America, Spain, and Hollywood. He highlighted the access to world-class production infrastructure and the unique global participation opportunities that working with Secuoya brings. Albrecht also expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with James Costos.
Secuoya, based in Madrid, will provide development funding and deficit financing for select projects undertaken by Rubicon Global Media. Secuoya Studios President James Costos sees this partnership as a first-of-its-kind deal for the studio, as it moves beyond the development and production of Spanish-language content. He aims to bridge the TV content markets in Spain and the US.
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Jorge Granier aims to transform Latin American content into content with worldwide appeal. He expressed his mission to showcase the rich Latin heritage while creating shows and films that transcend borders, unite cultures, and captivate audiences. Granier’s expertise as an executive producer of “Jane the Virgin” suggests his ability to achieve this vision.
Secuoya Studios has offices in Latin America, Miami, Los Angeles, and Spain. The company is expected to invest more than $200 million into content this year and has several projects in development with global platforms and distributors such as Amazon, TelevisaUnivision, and NBCUniversal. This demonstrates Secuoya’s commitment to creating high-quality content with global appeal.
In summary, Rubicon Global Media’s partnership with Secuoya Content Group marks an exciting opportunity for the production of Spanish-language content for the global market. With the combined expertise and resources of Chris Albrecht, Jorge Granier, and James Costos, the venture aims to produce compelling story-driven content that transcends borders and captivates audiences worldwide. With Secuoya Studios’ investment and distribution partnerships, the future looks promising for Rubicon Global Media and the creation of content that showcases Latin American heritage while appealing to a global audience.
