A documentary series that explores the dark and insidious reality of the music industry is streaming in Australia with Menudo: Forever Young. The documentary had its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival earlier this month, which will be followed by its debut in other territories.
The four-part docuseries tells the untold story of the most iconic Latin American boy band in history – their rise to fame and their eventual decline, brought about by the sexual abuse allegations against the band’s manager, Edgardo Díaz.
Filmmakers Ángel Manuel Soto and Kristofer Ríos direct the series, bringing audiences to Menudo’s golden years of global tours, magazine covers, ‘80s outfits, and screaming fangirls. Exposing how fame and glamour are laced with abuse and exploitation, the documentary reveals the truth to the world through interviews with former Menudo members.
In Australia, Menudo: Forever Young streams on demand via select streaming services. Using this guide you can find out where and when you can watch episodes of the new docuseries.
What’s in this Guide?
Menudo: Forever Young documentary preview
Menudo is a Puerto Rican band formed in 1977 by producer Edgardo Diaz. The band first dominated Latin America, and eventually many parts of the world, becoming one of the most popular boy bands in history and selling 20 million records worldwide during the 1980s.
During the 1990s, the group’s popularity started to wane. The allegations of drug use and sexual abuse against Díaz also made things worse that by 1997, the rights and the name Menudo were acquired. HBO Max’s new docuseries, Menudo: Forever Young, aims to shed light on issues and allegations of abuse and how the seemingly glamorous industry hid Diaz’s wrongdoings.
Thus, the docuseries will be revealing interviews of the people who had been there all throughout Menudo’s career – their musical beginnings, their meteoric rise, and how abuse and exploitation at the hands of their manager blighted their personal and professional lives.
Menudo was founded with five original members: brothers Carlos, Oscar, and Ricky Meléndez, and the Sallaberry brothers, Fernando and Nefty. The group changed its lineup since then, but Johnny Lozada, René Farrait, Miguel Cancel, Xavier Serbiá, Charlie Masso and Ray Reyes were Menudo’s members during its golden era. Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa were also members in the 1980s.
Menudo: Forever Young release date
After its Tribeca Festival premiere, the 4-episode documentary becomes available in the US via HBO Max. In Australia, it premieres on 24th June 2022 on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE, with all episodes dropping at once.
Which streaming services show Menudo: Forever Young?
In Australia, Menudo: Forever Young can be streamed on BINGE. Foxtel also exclusively airs the TV series via FOX Docos, alongside Foxtel Now.
| Streaming Services | Gordita Chronicles |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes |
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel from Telstra | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
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How to watch Menudo: Forever Young in Australia?
The series premieres on BINGE in Australia with a 24th June release date. It’s also launching on Foxtel via FOX Docos, which is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra.
Fortunately, Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes FOX Docos, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, FOX Docos is part of the base Essentials pack.
Foxtel owns HBO’s programming rights in Australia, so Menudo: Forever Young won’t be available on free to air.
Stream Menudo: Forever Young on BINGE
The Menudo: Forever Young documentary is available on streaming TV in Australia via BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away, free for the first 14 days. After your BINGE free trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.
A Basic subscription to BINGE costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.
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Stream Menudo: Forever Young on Foxtel Now
Another alternative to watch Menudo: Forever Young is via Foxtel Now’s free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
Watch Menudo: Forever Young on Telstra
You can also watch Menudo: Forever Young on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer, which lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra!
Menudo: Forever Young cast
Former band members Johnny Lozada, Ash Ruiz, and many others, also appear in the docuseries. Over 12 former band members have recorded their testimonies and interviews.
Menudo: Forever Young is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and Kristofer Ríos, and executive produced by Cristina Costantini and Jeff Plunkett of Muck Media, Alex Fumero of Trojan Horse, Bryn Mooser, and Justin Lacob of XTR, and Soto; co-executive producers are Maura Anderson and Rios.
Menudo: Forever Young trailer
The first trailer for Menudo: Forever Young is now out. You can watch it here.
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Streaming devices for watching Menudo: Forever Young
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the TV series with BINGE, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now.
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
