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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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Star Trek Beyond in Theaters Now!

Star Trek Beyond, Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña, Simon Pegg, Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Doug Jung, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz, Star Trek Movie

Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña and Simon Pegg (co-writer).
And producers Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, director Justin Lin
and co-writer Doug Jung. ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Star Trek Beyond, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, is finally here. And this being Star Trek’s fiftieth anniversary, it was nice to watch a film that had the humor and relationships of the older Star Trek show and earlier films.Star Trek Beyond, Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña, Simon Pegg, Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Doug Jung, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz, Star Trek Movie

We got a chance to sit in on a press conference with the stars, Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña, and Simon Pegg (co-writer), and producers Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, director Justin Lin, and co-writer Doug Jung.

Star Trek Beyond, Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña, Simon Pegg, Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Doug Jung, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz, Star Trek Movie

Zoë Zaldaña and & JJAbrams
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Lin talked about his young son wanting to be in the movie and JJ Abrams shared how important it is to get everything right on these films.

Star Trek Beyond, Karl Urban, John Cho, Zach Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoë Saldaña, Simon Pegg, Lindsey Weber, JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Doug Jung, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz, Star Trek Movie

Simon Pegg, Angela Ortíz and JJAbrams

We learned that Zoë just wrapped Avatar 2 and 3 and is waiting for 4 and 5.

The Cast

The Cast

Producers, director & writers

The Crew

There was a lot of good insight by everyone on the panels. And at the screening of Star Trek Beyond we attended, we had a huge surprise: Simon Pegg introduced the film to the audience.

Now you can listen in on the panels too.

Also starring Sofia Boutella, Idris Elba, and the late Anton Yelchin. Star Trek Beyond is in theaters now. — A.O.

Ice Age: Collision Course Opens July 22!

L-r: John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes and Ray Romano ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

L-r: John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes and Ray Romano
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

The fifth in the animation franchise, Ice Age: Collision Course is heading toward us on Friday, July 22. I personally couldn’t believe it was the fifth one. In this one, old friends are back with a few new characters in the mix.Ice Age: Collision Course, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes, Ray Romano, Josh Peck, Max Greenfield, producer Lori Forte, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Devine, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jessie J, Nick Offerman, Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Strahan, Melissa Rauch, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. And directed by Michael Thurmeier, Galen Tan Chu

Here’s a little description on this new adventure: Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Ice Age: Collision Course, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes, Ray Romano, Josh Peck, Max Greenfield, producer Lori Forte, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Devine, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jessie J, Nick Offerman, Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Strahan, Melissa Rauch, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. And directed by Michael Thurmeier, Galen Tan Chu

Josh Peck, producer Lori Forte and Max Greenfield
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

We got to have a funny press conference with John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes, Ray Romano, Josh Peck, Max Greenfield, and producer Lori Forte.

Peck, Forte & Greenfield

Peck, Forte & Greenfield

Marlene Forte, Ruben Blades, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortiz, Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, NCIS: New Orleans, Code Black, I Am Gangster, The Single Moms Club, Star Trek

Leguizamo, Latifah, Sykes, & Romano

The other voice cast include Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Devine, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jessie J, Nick Offerman, Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Strahan, Melissa Rauch, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. And directed by Michael Thurmeier and Galen Tan Chu.

Now check out the conversations. — A.O.

Marlene Forte and Fear the Walking Dead

Marlene Forte, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortiz, Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, NCIS: New Orleans, Code Black, I Am Gangster, The Single Moms Club, Star Trek

Marlene Forte
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

I find any reason to chat with Marlene Forte! She’s fun and full of insight about the industry she’s been a part of it for over 20 years—on television (The Fosters, NCIS: New Orleans, Code Black), movies (I Am Gangster, The Single Moms Club, Star Trek), and on stage.

For fans of Fear the Walking Dead this season’s introduction of the character Celia Flores (Forte) was a wonderful gift, and to us, Forte is Celia and we want her back!

Marlene Forte, Ruben Blades, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortiz, Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, NCIS: New Orleans, Code Black, I Am Gangster, The Single Moms Club, Star Trek

Marlene Forte

Being a fan of Forte and her work, I got to sit with her on a comfy couch where we talked about her role as Celia and her love for this character and her (unknown) return to the show.

Now listen in on our conversation, where we get to hear what’s on her mind and what’s next for her.

You can watch episodes of season 2 of Fear the Walking Dead on AMC.com and follow her on twitter, @MarleneForte. — A.O.

Marlene Forte, Ruben Blades, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortiz, Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, NCIS: New Orleans, Code Black, I Am Gangster, The Single Moms Club, Star Trek

Marlene Forte and Ruben Blades, Fear the Walking Dead

Elena of Avalor Main Title Song is Here!

Elena of Avalor, Aimee Carrero, Gaby Moreno, Constance Marie, Lou Diamond Phillips, Danny Trejo, Jaime Camil, Ivonne Coll, Tituss Burgess, Ana Ortiz, Jenna Ortega, Hector ElizondoCheck out the theme song for Elena of Avalor performed by Gaby Moreno, Latin Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, and Elena’s anthem “My Time” is performed by Aimee Carrero, the voice of Princess Elena.

Synopsis: set in the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, the series tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Elena’s journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

The stories incorporate influences from diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food and customs. Magic, mythology, folklore and music also play an important role, with each episode featuring original songs spanning an array of Latin musical styles including Mariachi, Latin Pop, Salsa, Banda and Chilean Hip Hop.

The other voice stars are; Constance Marie, Lou Diamond Phillips, Danny Trejo, Jaime Camil, Ivonne Coll, Tituss Burgess, Ana Ortiz, Jenna Ortega, and Hector Elizondo among many guest stars.

Premieres Friday, July 22 at 7P on the Disney Channel. — A.O.

Simon Pegg and ‎Star Trek Beyond

John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella, Idris Elba, Justin Lin, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., ©2016 Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz

Simon Pegg introducing ‎Star Trek Beyond
©2016 Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz

John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella, Idris Elba, Justin Lin, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., ©2016 Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz

Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz and Anselmo Ortiz at the Star Trek Beyond screening
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

We had a huge surprise at our screening of ‎Star Trek Beyond, Simon Pegg introduced the film to the audience. Here’s a few photos from the evening and the video with Pegg, plus the movie trailer.

Directed by Justin Lin and starring Idris Elba, Chris Pine,Simon Pegg, Zach Quinto, Zoë Saldaña, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, and Karl Urban.

Star Trek Beyond is in theaters July 22.

The Infiltrator is a Breaking Good Crime Thriller

The Infiltrator, Bryan Cranston, Angela Ortiz, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, Joseph Gilgun, Broad Green Pictures, Brad Furman, Ellen Brown Furman, Robert Mazur

Bryan Cranston and Luis Lecca (Nuke the Fridge)
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Here’s a film that should be seen by all, because it’s sooo good. I found the story compelling with some fantastic acting. Below is the film synopsis.

The Infiltrator is based on a true story, Federal agent Robert “Bob” Mazur (Bryan Cranston) goes deep undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking scene plaguing the nation in 1986 by posing as slick, money-laundering businessman Bob Musella. Teamed with impulsive and streetwise fellow agent Emir Abreu (John Leguizamo) and rookie agent posing as his fiancé Kathy Ertz (Diane Kruger), Mazur befriends Escobar’s top lieutenant Roberto Alcaino (Benjamin Bratt). Navigating a vicious criminal network in which the slightest slip-up could cost him his life.

With so much at stake, Mazur risks it all building a case that leads to indictments of 85 drug lords and the corrupt bankers who cleaned their dirty money, along with the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, one of the largest money-laundering banks in the world.

The Infiltrator, Bryan Cranston, Angela Ortiz, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, Joseph Gilgun, Broad Green Pictures, Brad Furman, Ellen Brown Furman, Robert Mazur

Benjamin Bratt and Luis Lecca (Nuke the Fridge)
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

We got to talk to Cranston about his role in the film and I really enjoyed listening to Cranston’s stories and we had a great conversation with Bratt on his filmmaking passion.

We even talked to director Brad Furman and writer Ellen Brown Furman, who is his mom. And we also spoke to the “REAL” Robert Mazur.

The film also stars Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, and Joseph Gilgun.

The Infiltrator, Bryan Cranston, Angela Ortiz, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, Joseph Gilgun, Broad Green Pictures, Brad Furman, Ellen Brown Furman, Robert Mazur

Benjamin Bratt

The Infiltrator, Bryan Cranston, Angela Ortiz, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, Joseph Gilgun, Broad Green Pictures, Brad Furman, Ellen Brown Furman, Robert Mazur

Furman, Furman & Mazur

The Infiltrator, Bryan Cranston, Angela Ortiz, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vázquez, Amy Ryan, Joseph Gilgun, Broad Green Pictures, Brad Furman, Ellen Brown Furman, Robert Mazur

Bryan Cranston

Broad Green Pictures The Infiltrator is in theaters July 13.
— A.O.

Win a Copy of The Divergent Series: Allegiant on Bluray 4K 3D

The Divergent Series Allegiant, SeFijaOnline, Se Fija!We have three copies to giveaway, the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD available July 12 and Digital HD is 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 Monday, JULY 11.

A Fun Giveaway: The Secret Life Of Pets Prize Pack!

The Secret Life of Pets, Giveaway, Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, Albert BrooksThe Secret Life Of Pets is in theaters on Friday, July 8 and we are giving away these fun goodies: a T-shirt, big headed plush, vinyl Toy and a keychain!

The Secret Life of Pets, Giveaway, Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, Albert Brooks

Would you like to win? Then just click here to send us an e-mail with your name and address by 3P (PT) on Thursday, JULY 7.
We’ll draw the winner later that evening.

The Secret Life of Pets, Giveaway, Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, Albert Brooks

The Secret Life Of Pets

The Secret Life Of Pets

Starring the voice talents of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, and Albert Brooks.

Saray Deiseill and Entanglement: Following Her Own Path

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Michelle Lukes, Angela Ortíz, Saray Deiseill, Entanglement, Valery Ortiz, Jenniffer Castillo, Johan Luis

Saray Deiseill and Michelle Lukes
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

We know Saray Deiseill from her wonderful documentary, American DREAMers, which she co-directed with writer Jenniffer Castillo. Now she has another project she believes in, a web series called Entanglement. It is about relationships, and it sounds really smart.

Saray Deiseil has worked on various scripted television comedies and dramas for about ten years, providing her with extensive knowledge and experience in all stages of production and post-production. On this project, she’s not only directing, she’s writing. The following is a synopsis of the web-series:

Set in a fast paced world where millions of helpless single Angelenos turn to online dating apps and blind date setups to find their perfect match, we meet BEN and EVIE. Both are approaching their mid-thirties, in a love crisis, and cosmically entangled.

Valery Ortiz, Michelle Lukes, Angela Ortíz, Saray Deiseill, Entanglement, Jenniffer Castillo, Johan Luis

Valery Ortiz and Michelle Lukes

Deiseill told us she has surrounded herself with an “incredible group of female writers for this project, such as Jasheika James and Janeika James (Revenge, Empire), Gladys Rodriguez (Sons of Anarchy, Star), Kate Sargeant Curtis (CSI: Cyber, NCIS: New Orleans) and her producing partner, Jenniffer Castillo (Black Sails) to name a few. Also, I want this opportunity to embrace diversity fully by casting ethnically diverse actors.” Entanglement stars Michelle Lukes (Chinese Brit) from Cinemax’s Strike Back, Johan Luis (Puerto Rican/Persian) and Valery Ortiz (Puerto Rican) from VHI’s hit The Floor.

The best part for me was spending a little time talking with Saray and her lead actress, Michelle Lukes (Evie) about making the pilot and raising the money to do it, among other subjects.

Michelle Lukes, Angela Ortíz, Saray Deiseill, Entanglement, Valery Ortiz, Jenniffer Castillo, Johan Luis

Deiseill & Lukes

Here’s a little about Lukes: she’s best known for playing series regular Sgt. Julia Richmond in the HBO/Sky production Strike Back, Lisa Torres in the BBC drama Doctors, and her voice and image were recently used for the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians, where she plays the much-loved role of Kelly.

If you want to be part of this adventure, follow them on Facebook and check out their INDIEGoGo campaign. — A.O.

Ghostbusters This Summer, They’re Here to Save the World!

Ghostbusters, Paul Feig, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris HemsworthGhostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters.  Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today; Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth.

Ghostbusters in theaters on July 15.

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