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Holiday Films Are in the Works!

One of my favorite time of the year is the holiday season. I love Christmas for many reasons, especially my grandkids and grandnephews. We always find time to watch our old and new favorite Christmas …

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Watch the Featurette Wicked on Singing Live

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Synopsis: Wicked, …

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Another Love Story in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here’s an impactful new film Another Love Story, now available for streaming on TUBI. This timely film sheds light on the emotional and psychological journey of domestic abuse survivors …

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Despicable Me 4 with One of My Little Minions

We enjoyed it! 

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It Was A Twisters Night

My #1 grandson and I screened the new #TwistersMovie last night. And it was a long overdue date, too. The film was much better than we expected. It had its excitements that kept you on …

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Snowden, Friend or Foe?

Joseph Gordon Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Scott Eastwood, The Snowden files, Snowden, Oliver Stone, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz

T-b: Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo
and Zachary Quinto

Joseph Gordon Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Scott Eastwood, The Snowden files, Snowden, Oliver Stone, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz

T-b: Joseph Gordon Levitt
and Scott Eastwood

We got to sit down with director Oliver Stone and some of the cast of Snowden. And it was interesting to listen to their approach to their character in the film.

Joseph Gordon Levitt performance as Snowden is really good, along with a few other performances.

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Director Oliver Stone

The film left me with more questions than answers about Edward Snowden’s real motives.

Now listen in on the conversations with Shailene Woodley (Lindsay Mills), Melissa Leo (Laura Poitras), Zachary Quinto (Glenn Greenwald), and Scott Eastwood (Trevor James).

Snowden is in theaters now. — A.O.

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Joseph Gordon Levitt

Joseph Gordon Levitt

Melissa Leo & Zachary Quinto

Melissa Leo & Zachary Quinto

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Win a Copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows

teenage mutan ninja turtle 2We have TWO copies to giveaway of the all-new adventure on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD with bonus content due out on September 20, with two reversible turtle masks in all four colors! And Digital HD available now.

Would you like to win a copy? Then just click here to send us an e-mail with your name and address.

We’ll draw the winners at 12N (PT) on Friday, SEPTEMBER 16.

Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are back to battle bigger, badder villains, alongside April O’Neil and a newcomer: the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones. Check out the trailer below. — A.O.

Now You See Me 2 Now Available on Blu-ray and DVD

nysm2-blurayExclusive interview with Now You See Me 2 director Jon M. Chu on the release of its Blu-ray Combo Pack.

The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Cane.— A.O.

A Fun Idea and Much More, Tweetorias are Coming

Livier Productions, TweetoriasLivier Productions launches Tweetorias; short stories released in 140 character increments or less, featuring illustrations by guest artists. Additional content includes sit-down interviews with their illustrators and a narrated audio version of each story.Ruth Livier, Livier Productions, Tweetorias

Their first story will be tweeted on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 11A on @LivierProds.

Tweetorias aim to participate in the bilingual/bicultural discourse by privileging narratives about the immigrant experience from their points of view. So, tune in on Tuesday and join on the Tweetorias adventure.

Giveaway Extended for Compadres

We have an easy giveaway for you, we have 5 DVD’s copies of Compadres.

Compadres, Omar Chaparro, Joey Morgan, Aislinn Derbez, Héctor Jiménez, Camila Sodi, Eric Roberts, Kevin Pollak, Angela Ortiz, SeFijaOnlineCompadres
Two unlikely compadres make an unbeatable team in this action-comedy filled with high-octane thrills and outrageous laughs. Tough-as- nails Mexican cop Garza (Omar Chaparro) wants justice after a ruthless cartel kingpin frames him and kidnaps his girlfriend—but he’ll need the help of a 17-year- old American computer hacker named Vic (Joey Morgan). Also starring Aislinn Derbez, Héctor Jiménez, Camila Sodi, Eric Roberts, and Kevin Pollak.

Would you like to win one? Then just click here to send us an email with your name and address. And that’s all!

We’ll draw the winners at 8A (PT) ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.

Nelson Bixby Takes on the Whole Wide World

Top Rebel ProductionsTop Rebel Productions is proud to announce the release of their coming-of-age action-comedy Nelson Bixby Takes on the Whole Wide World. The film is part of The Disney Channel’s collaboration with new short-form content creators; it is now available worldwide and for free on The Disney Channel online services and their YouTube destination.

This micromovie marks a departure for Top Rebel Productions–a company co-founded by Freddy Rodriguez, Francisco Lorite (Nelson Bixby writer-director) and Bill Winett, and the slate of genre films and TV it has been developing.

The plot: part fable, part superhero tale with a Latin twist, Nelson Bixby tells the story of how the ghost of a famous Mexican wrestler teaches a shy 11-year-old boy to find his own hero within.

It stars Cole Keriazakos, Emiliano Torres, Zachary Alexander Rice, Brandon Salgado Telis, and Madeline Core.

The micromovie is already garnering a tremendous response from kids around the world who have embraced Nelson and his new—very odd—mentor, El Niño!

Now you can check it out for yourself in the video below.

Luis Lecca Talks to Morgan Stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Kate Mara

Morgan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Mara, Nuke the Fridge, Luis Lecca, Luke Scott, Rose Leslie, Toby Jones, Paul GiamattiOur friends at Nuke the Fridge and Luis Lecca did a couple of exclusive interviews with the stars of Morgan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Mara, and first time director Luke Scott. Scott is the son of Ridley Scott and we think he knocked it out of the park.

The plot of this science fiction, action-thriller, is about a corporate risk-management consultant who must decide whether or not to terminate an artificially created humanoid being.

The film also stars Rose Leslie, Toby Jones, and Paul Giamatti.

Now check out the interviews below. Morgan is in theaters September 2. — A.O.

Carlos Vives at The Hollywood Bowl

Carlos Vives, the Hollywood BowlCarlos Vives will be in the Los Angeles area on September 7, under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. He’s one of Colombia’s greatest artists, Carlos Vives brings his pioneering mix of Vallenato and irresistible pop beats to the Bowl for the first time. The multiple Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor will include some of his greatest hits, such as “Volví a Nacer,” “La Bicicleta,” and “La Tierra del Olvido.” I hope to see you there.

Get your tickets at HollywoodBowl.com.

Singing Icon Selena is Now in Wax!

Selena, Chris Perez, Suzette Quintanilla, A.B. Quintanilla, Rachel Murray/Getty Images

L-r: Selena’s husband Chris Perez, siblings Suzette Quintanilla and A.B. Quintanilla
Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images

Colin Thomas, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hollywood remarked “At Madame Tussauds, our figures represent icons who have made a significant impact on our culture. That perfectly describes Selena.”

On August 30 in Los Angeles, Madame Tussauds Hollywood unveiled Selena Quintanilla in wax during a rooftop celebration with the Quintanilla family and hundreds of fans. Special guests included Abraham Quintanilla, Marcella Quintanilla, Suzette Quintanilla, A.B. Quintanilla, Chris Perez, Jackie Guerra (Selena), Jackie Cruz (Orange is the New Black), and recording artists Paula DeAnda, and Gaby Moreno.

Invited guests and fans had a fun time at the unveiling of singer Selena’s immortalized wax statue at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

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Selena’s brother A.B. Quintanilla takes a photo after the curtain dropped. Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty

Juan Gabriel, El Divo de Juarez is Gone!

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Juan Gabriel performs at The Forum on August 26, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo: Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images)

Juan Gabriel, Amor eterno, Querida, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.Alberto Aguilera Valadez, better known as Juan Gabriel, died Sunday morning in Santa Monica, CA at the age of 66.

The loss of Juan Gabriel is huge, not only was he a gem to Mexico, he was well known around the world for his amazing songwriting talent (over 1200 registered songs), his showmanship, and flamboyant style who broke barriers within the Latin music market.

In his 45-year career, he created 30+ albums (which I have) and he was very generous with songs to friends and other musicians, who also went on and had hits written (Rocio Durcal, Ana Gabriel, José José, Thalia and many more) by him.

My first Juan Gabriel record was a 45 of No Tengo Dinero that I bought back in the 70s and I still have it.

An icon is gone and boy, he’ll be missed. We’ll always have your songs—Amor eterno, Querida, Hasta que te conoci, Noa, Noa, I could go on and on.

We’ll miss you y ahora descanse en paz. — A.O.

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