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Primo TV

Primo TV is an English-language children's television network owned and operated by V-me Media, Inc., targeting bicultural youth aged 6 to 16 with family-oriented programming. Launched on January 16, 2017, the channel debuted exclusively on cable systems as the company's first English-language offering for the U.S. market. The network focuses on engaging content that promotes and educational value, featuring , adventure shows, and live-action programs suitable for young viewers. It is available on Comcast cable systems in select U.S. markets. In recent years, V-me Media has secured multi-year licensing deals with international studios to refresh and expand Primo TV's offerings, including nearly 500 hours of new programming slated for 2026 as of October 2025. This positions Primo TV as a key player in addressing the growing demand for culturally relevant English-language media for Latino children.

History

Launch

In November 2016, V-me Media Inc. announced the upcoming launch of Primo TV, its inaugural English-language television network designed specifically for the bicultural youth market in the United States. The announcement highlighted the channel's aim to deliver engaging, educational content that celebrates cultural roots while appealing to viewers. Primo TV officially debuted on January 16, 2017, marking its entry as an exclusively distributed channel on systems nationwide. This initial rollout positioned the network to directly serve households through 's extensive , which at the time reached millions of subscribers. The launch programming emphasized acquired animated series and tailored for children and teens aged 6 to 16, such as , , and , along with STEM-focused segments and interactive elements produced by creators. This lineup was curated to blend entertainment with educational value, including partnerships for on-demand access and cultural connectivity. The foundational partnership with was pivotal, securing broad carriage as part of the cable provider's initiative to introduce minority-owned independent networks and enhance diverse programming options for its audience. This collaboration enabled Primo TV to launch with immediate visibility in key markets, setting the stage for its focus on bilingual youth engagement.

Subsequent developments

In 2018, Primo TV premiered its first original scripted series, Five @ 305, on April 5, marking a significant shift toward producing content tailored specifically for bicultural youth. The series, which follows five friends navigating life in Miami's vibrant community, began production in January 2018 and consisted of 13 half-hour episodes per season, with the second season launching on October 11, 2018. This initiative represented Primo TV's effort to create inspirational, culturally relevant programming beyond acquired shows, targeting the 6-16 age group with themes of , , and urban adventures. By January , Primo TV expanded its library with over 700 hours of new programming, enhancing its appeal to U.S. bicultural families amid growing media options. This included such as Skylanders Academy and Pac-Man & The Ghostly Adventures, anime titles like Street Football and Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, and educational content focused on nature and , including Most Extreme Alien Planet Earth, When I Grow Up, and We're Talking Animals. The additions, announced by Vme Media's VP of Programming Doris Vogelmann, aimed to provide diverse, engaging content for Gen Z viewers while introducing original short-form pieces created by community contributors in subsequent months. These developments underscored Primo TV's commitment to evolving its lineup to remain relevant in a competitive landscape dominated by streaming services. In October 2025, V-me Media announced plans to add nearly 500 hours of new to Primo TV's offerings starting in 2026, further expanding its content library. In November 2025, Primo TV secured a multi-year deal with PGS Entertainment for the series and , while renewing its partnership for Miss Moon.

Ownership and operations

Ownership

Primo TV was founded and is operated by , a Hispanic-owned media company based in Miami, Florida, which also owns and programs the Spanish-language networks and V-me Kids. V-me Media's mission centers on delivering enriching, culturally relevant content that empowers U.S. audiences, particularly bicultural youth, through educational and entertaining programming that promotes and cultural identity. This focus aligns with Primo TV's development as the company's first English-language network, launched in 2017 to extend its reach to bilingual families. Since its inception, Primo TV has experienced no major ownership changes and remains fully under V-me Media Inc.'s control as of 2025, as evidenced by ongoing content acquisition deals and operational announcements. Key leadership figures involved in the channel's creation include, in 2017, Victor X. Cerda, then Senior Vice President at V-me Media, who oversaw the launch and emphasized its role in broadening access to quality content for youth. Current executives such as Doris Vogelmann, Vice President of Programming and Operations, continue to guide Primo TV's strategic direction.

Format and target audience

Primo TV operates as an English-language , delivering bicultural content that blends American and cultural elements to enhance accessibility for its viewers. This emphasizes family-oriented programming designed to be both educational and entertaining, fostering social and emotional development through relatable narratives. The channel's primary target audience consists of children and teens aged 6-16 , along with their families, positioning it as a dedicated resource for bicultural youth. By focusing on this demographic, Primo TV addresses the unique needs of Gen Z viewers who navigate dual cultural identities in a U.S. context. Programming adheres to age-appropriate guidelines, incorporating a mix of , live-action, and to promote learning and fun while highlighting and of characters. Themes of are woven throughout the content, encouraging viewers to embrace their alongside broader experiences. For instance, the channel's selection of shows reflects a commitment to inclusive storytelling that resonates with bicultural families.

Programming

Current programming

Primo TV's current programming lineup features a mix of and educational content tailored for young bicultural viewers aged 6-16, emphasizing adventure, , , and in English-language formats that resonate with cultural themes. As of November 2025, the channel airs ongoing series including , Pac-Man & The Ghostly Adventures, Rolling with the Ronks, When I Grow Up, Most Extreme: Alien Planet Earth, , We're Talking Animals, , , , and . These shows highlight diverse storytelling to foster imagination, teamwork, and cultural pride among its audience. Skylanders Academy follows a group of young characters training at a hero academy to defend their world from evil using unique powers and collaboration, presented in episodic adventures that promote heroism and unity—qualities appealing to youth through themes of collective strength and diverse representation. Each episode typically runs 22 minutes, blending action sequences with character development to engage viewers in fantasy worlds inspired by lore. Pac-Man & The Ghostly Adventures depicts the iconic and his friends battling villains to safeguard their spherical world, with fast-paced episodes focusing on chases, gadgets, and camaraderie; this action-comedy format draws from the classic game's nostalgic appeal, culturally relevant for bicultural families sharing gaming heritage across generations. Episodes are structured around self-contained missions, lasting about 22 minutes, emphasizing quick wit and resilience. Rolling with the Ronks centers on a prehistoric family tackling challenges with humor and ingenuity, showcasing family antics like inventive problem-solving in everyday scenarios; its lighthearted, 11-minute episodes appeal to youth by mirroring familial bonds and adaptability in vibrant, comedic . Other key series include When I Grow Up, an educational show where children explore careers through interactive stories with professionals, inspiring aspirations in fields like and via 11-minute segments that encourage dream-building relevant to diverse communities. Most Extreme: Alien Planet combines and speculation, with explorers reimagining from perspectives in documentary-style episodes that spark curiosity about nature and , fostering a sense of wonder for young viewers. Street Football animates high-energy soccer matches among friends overcoming rivals and personal hurdles, in 22-minute episodes that celebrate street-level teamwork and determination, resonating with soccer's prominence in culture. Chaotic is an action-packed featuring virtual world battles with magic and creatures, premiering in July 2025 to engage viewers with strategy and adventure themes. Mr. Young follows a teenage high school, added in October 2025, blending comedy and life lessons. Wolfblood explores teen werewolves balancing supernatural lives, also new in October 2025, promoting themes of identity and friendship. In November 2025, V-me Media announced deals for nearly 500 hours of new animation in 2026, including , Miss Moon, and , renewing and expanding the lineup with adventure and inspirational content.

Former programming

Upon its launch in 2017, Primo TV initially relied on imported , particularly adaptations and European animations, to build its lineup for the 6- to 16-year-old audience in the United States. Early programming blocks from 2017 to 2020 emphasized action-oriented imports, such as B-Daman CrossFire, which aired starting in March 2020 as an English-dubbed series featuring competitive marble-shooting battles among young protagonists. Similarly, : Metal joined the schedule in September 2020, showcasing high-energy spinning top tournaments in a narrative about friendship and rivalry, with episodes aired in late 2020. Other discontinued series included comedic and adventure-focused animations like , an English-dubbed French production that debuted around 2019, following the mischievous schemes of an 11-year-old boy and his friends in schoolyard antics. Historical dramas such as , a 2020 addition based on the life of , aired through 2021, blending romance, mystery, and royal intrigue for young viewers. These programs formed core blocks from 2017 to 2022, often airing in after-school and weekend slots to engage bicultural with dubbed promoting themes of , , and cultural . By late 2022, many were phased out due to licensing expirations and a strategic shift toward original English-language productions and newer acquisitions, as Primo TV expanded its library with over 700 hours of fresh in 2023. This transition reflected the channel's evolution to prioritize U.S.-produced programming tailored to its target demographic.

Availability and distribution

Initial distribution

Primo TV launched exclusively on systems on January 16, 2017, marking its debut as an English-language network targeted at bicultural youth aged 6 to 16. The channel was made available at the digital basic tier level, ensuring for standard subscribers without additional fees. This initial distribution focused on select U.S. markets with substantial populations, such as those in major metropolitan areas, to align with the network's emphasis on audiences. positioning varied by ; for example, in , it occupied channel 1721 on Comcast's lineup. The stemmed from Comcast's initiative, which involved evaluating dozens of proposals to select independent, American-owned networks like Primo TV for broad carriage across its systems, aiming to deliver -oriented programming to households nationwide. At launch, Primo TV had no over-the-air broadcast or streaming options, limiting access solely to Comcast Xfinity cable subscribers in the designated markets. This cable-only rollout supported promotional efforts tied to the partnership, including Comcast's endorsement of the network as a key addition for Hispanic families, with initial reach extending to millions through the provider's extensive subscriber base.

Current carriage

As of 2025, Primo TV maintains its primary distribution through , offering national carriage across multiple U.S. markets with dedicated channel positions tailored to local systems, such as channel 660 in ; channel 151 in Chicago, Illinois; and channel 497 in Houston, Texas. This ongoing agreement, established since the channel's 2017 launch, ensures broad accessibility for bicultural families, reaching an estimated several million U.S. households via Comcast's extensive cable footprint of approximately 70 million total households. In addition to traditional cable viewing, Primo TV is available for live streaming and select on-demand features through the Xfinity Stream app, enabling access on mobile devices, tablets, and compatible smart TVs for eligible subscribers, both in-home and out-of-home. No expansions to other major satellite or cable providers, such as or , have been reported, keeping as the core platform. While content partnerships have grown post-2023, including multi-year deals for animated series airing through 2026, distribution remains focused on U.S. domestic cable without international availability.

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