Operación Triunfo returns, and it does so in a way never seen before. Prime Video has confirmed this Tuesday that it will bring back one of the most mythical Spanish formats, Operación Triunfo, which will premiere on the Amazon platform in Spain and in more than 30 Latin American territories at the end of this year.
The talent returns with its classic format, which combines reality with a musical contest following a group of contestants in an academy where they are trained as artists. Every week, in a gala with a live audience, the contestants must compete and demonstrate their skills on stage.
Operación Triunfo premiered in 2001 and became a national phenomenon. The final of its first edition continues to be the most watched moment in the history of a television program in Spain. Operación Triunfo will be the first weekly live content that can be seen on Prime Video in Spain.
“Fans of Operación Triunfo have enjoyed this format, which has filled the hearts of millions of viewers with joy, for more than 22 years. We are delighted that the program will return not only in Spain, but also in Latin America, and make history with the first weekly content to be broadcast live on Prime Video in Spain,” said James Farrell, Prime Video’s vice president of local original content.
“During its 11 editions, Operación Triunfo has become a much-loved program and has seen contestants like David Bisbal, Amaia or Aitana become world stars,” added María José Rodríguez, head of Prime Video original content in Spain. “We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Tinet Rubira and the incredible team at Gestmusic to offer a new version of this iconic content, including weekly live galas on Prime Video and a 24-hour broadcast on YouTube for the most loyal fan community, and all a new generation of viewers on Prime Video.”
“The first season of Operación Triunfo became a social phenomenon,” says Tinet Rubira, director of Gestmusic (Banijay Iberia). “In 2017, Operación Triunfo launched a digital revolution with its new broadcast strategy to reach young audiences that had abandoned television. We are delighted to continue innovating and entering the world of streaming, bringing great live weekly entertainment to Prime Video “.
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