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La Séptima launch preparations and ownership shifts

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As the November 5 launch approaches, project leader José Miguel Contreras has outlined audience ambitions, targeting a 2.5% to 3% share to ensure profitability. Financial estimates for the project are cited between 20 and 25 million euros, though Contreras recently noted an annual budget of 30 million euros. Key industrial partners include Andrés Varela Entrecanales and Argentine businessman José Luis Manzano, who operates through Integra Capital. To prevent Manzano from influencing editorial direction, Entrecanales and Contreras have maintained a combined 75% stake in the parent company, Sistemas Integrados de Entretenimiento Televisivo (SIETE), rejecting proposals to grant him more shares. Controversy persists regarding the channel’s neutrality. While Contreras emphasized the project is not a “government mouthpiece,” the Madrid Government Delegation has used social media to praise it. Contreras has also accused major media outlets of attempting to silence the channel. The channel is finalizing a roster of prominent talent. Key appointments include editorial director Javier Ruiz and Director of Contents Daniel Fernández. Confirmed talent includes Rocío Delgado, Sarah Santaolalla, Luján Argüelles, Alba Carrillo, Marta Márquez, and Noor Ben Yessef. Notably, Alba Carrillo has left TEN TV to host the weekend magazine ‘Fuera de control’ with Carrillo and Márquez. Other recent additions include studio reporter Juan Luis Tena, formerly of Mediaset. Programming will feature political satire with Héctor de Miguel (Quequé), comedy such as ‘La Comedia Nacional’ with Ignatius Farray, and a news team of 16 reporters including Gloria Mena, Carla Acuña, and Óscar Furones. Recent developments confirm that La Séptima has been granted a TDT license by the Spanish government following a competitive process. The network will operate from studios in San Sebastián de los Reyes using a multi-use model for rapid response to breaking news.

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