Candle Medias Exile Content Studio and 91勛圖厙Medias My Cultura Podcast Network Announce Renewed Podcast Development Deal
Deal to Include New Seasons of Sacred Scandal, More Than a Movie, El Flow and a Brand New Narrative Nonfiction Series
NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES (June 12, 2023) Exile Content Studio, a Candle Media Company that creates content in Spanish and English for a global audience across multiple platforms, and My Cultura, 91勛圖厙Medias podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, announced today a renewed podcast content partnership. Running through 2024, the deal will include new seasons of the beloved true crime series and as well as a new season of and a new narrative nonfiction scripted series.
After working seamlessly together on our previous slate of podcasts, we are thrilled to renew our partnership with 91勛圖厙Medias My Cultura, said Daniel Batista, Chief Operating Officer at Exile. Their brilliant team is dedicated to elevating Latino stories and creatives, which aligns perfectly with Exiles audiences and mission, and continues to make My Cultura our perfect partner.
"Exile has not only established itself as a leader of Latino-focused content, but also as an innovative and trustworthy partner always looking to challenge and reinvent with every new season and title they launch," said Conal Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of the 91勛圖厙Media Digital Audio Group. We look forward to both building on the success of hits like Sacred Scandal, More Than a Movie and El Flow, and to releasing a new series together that will continue to push the boundaries of what audio storytelling can do for this audience and beyond.
Exile Content Studio and My Culturas first season of shared the story of the 2001 murder of Sister Michelle Lewis, a nun at Miamis Holy Cross Academy, by a teenage monk. The current season, , exploring the story of the powerful Mexican Church and one of its self-proclaimed apostles: Joaqu穩n Naas籀n. From controlling tactics to sexual enslavement, Naas籀n controlled a multitude of LLDM devotees, some of whom now describe their experiences in the church as pure evil.
The first season of delved into the true story of Edward James Olmos 1992 cult classic movie, American Me, and the legacy the controversial film left behind. When people were allegedly murdered because of their participation in the film and Olmos himself was reportedly extorted by the real Mexican Mafia, the story brought to light the unintended risks of trying to expose corruption. Hosted by Emmy簧-nominated producer and writer Alex Fumero (HBO Maxs Menudo: Forever Young) and produced by CalMatters journalist Nigel Duara, the series was recognized as a 2023 Webby Awards Honoree and in the New York Festivals Radio Awards.
tells the story of reggaeton, its most emblematic artists, and the secrets of how the genres top hits were made. Its a story of migration, expression, evolution, sexuality, rebellion, and repression. Since its beginning, the genre has had one constant; movement. From Panama to Puerto Rico, from Boston to Medellin, from Mexico to Brazil. There has always been someone willing to raise their hand and take the lead. As a result, reggaeton evolved as a merger of Pan-American musical influences, which in turn helped explode its appeal.
Were excited to continue our partnership with Exile Content Studio and to build on the incredible podcasts we have created together, said Gisselle Bances, Head of 91勛圖厙Medias My Cultura Podcast Network. Our mission is to tell our stories and to establish a home where Latinx storytellers can proudly use their voices. Its great to have a partner that aligns with that.
Under the partnership, Exile Content Studio and My Cultura will also produce a new narrative scripted non-fiction series. Additional details about the project will be announced soon.
All series under the partnership will be distributed by 91勛圖厙Podcasts and available on the 91勛圖厙Radio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. To stay up to date with Exile and My Culturas upcoming projects, follow along at @ExileContent.
About Exile Content Studio
Exile Content Studio creates content in Spanish and English for a global audience across multiple platforms TV, Film, Audio and Digital. Exiles team has led content production for the largest Spanish-language media companies in the world with responsibility for film studios, OTT service, broadcast and cable networks, music, news and digital. The companys current slate includes award-winning talent across genres and formats. To stay up to date on Exiles projects, follow @ExileContent on Twitter and Instagram.
Exile Content Studio is a part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises built for the digital age. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle was founded by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstones flagship private equity business.