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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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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Advance Screening Passes!

NEIGHBORS 2 SORORITY RISINGGiveaway! In the Los Angeles/South Gate area, we have 25 pairs of an advance screening of Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising!

Download a first-come, first-served screening pass by clicking on the link below. Screenings will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30P local time (Have your pass ready to show at the door).

Follow the instructions in your pass and share your excitement using #Neighbors2. ENJOY!

Los Angeles http://www.gofobo.com/SFOLAN2

The film, directed by Nicholas Stoller, stars Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Rose Byrne, Kiersey Clemons, Beanie Feldstein, Selena Gomez, Ike Barinholtz, and Lisa Kudrow.

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising will be in theaters on May 20.

Calling Hordes of Walkers for Universal Studios New Attraction

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

I had the pleasure of covering an open casting call seeking hordes of walkers for Universal Studios new permanent attraction, The Walking Dead opening this summer.

The auditions took place over two days and from what I saw, they had some good walkers to choose from. Because there were hundreds of actors aspiring to become one of the 100 male and female actors to be cast as a “Dead Inside.”

Creative director John Murdy

Creative director John Murdy

The Walking Dead attraction will be a real-life interpretation of AMC’s award-winning television series. To elevate its authenticity, Universal Studios Hollywood is partnering with The Walking Dead’s creative team, including visionary executive producer and director, Greg Nicotero and his special effects company, KNB Efx. Nicotero’s team is responsible for masterfully creating the show’s realistic decaying walkers, will construct prosthetics, utilize original molds and painstakingly apply paint and detailing to the attraction walkers.

Check out the videos below, one is an overlook of the morning and the other is with Raúl Becerra, Universal Studios Hollywood Latino Media rep., who spoke to us in Spanish. So, please enjoy. — A.O.

Lin-Manuel Miranda In His Own Words

Photo courtesy: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Photo courtesy: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda conceived, wrote and stars in this breakthrough masterpiece, Hamilton, cementing his place as one of the most creative minds of our time.

Hamilton the musical has won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 16 Tony nominations.

Here’s a video interview from Time’s The 100 Most Influential People. You can read the piece here.

Captain America: Civil War is Super Awesome!

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Captain America: Civil War doesn’t disappoint (like another recent movie we won’t mention here), Civil War is so much fun to watch. It has enough action to keep you at the edge of your seat, and the usual sly humor you come to expect from these Marvel films.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

It was tough to watch many of your favorites having to choose sides but it was all worth it. Below you can watch the actors talk about the film and their characters at the “Captain America Civil War” press day.

Now choose your team: Iron Man or Captain America…in theaters may 6.

Team Iron Man Panel
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Paul Bettany (Vision), Emily Van Camp (Sharon Carter), Don Cheadle (War Machine), Anthony Russo (Director), and Kevin Feige (Producer).

Team Captain America Panel
Chris Evans (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Anthony Mackie (Falcon), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlett Witch), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Joe Russo (Director), and Kevin Feige (Producer).

A Quick and Fast Giveaway! Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Stuff

Nu RulesWe have 2 Neighbors 2 Tank Tops (sizes: s & m) and 1 Hat to give to three lucky winners.

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 winner at 10A (PT) ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons, Beanie Feldstein, Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and directed by Nicholas Stoller. In theaters May 20.

How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town Trailer

How to Plan an Orgy in a Small TownPosterHere’s a trailer for the adults checking out the site. We’ll start with the synopsis: Wholesome Beaver’s Ridge is a tight-knit community known for its fervent emphasis on family values until “town slut” turned sex columnist Cassie Cranston (Jewel Staite) returns for her mother’s funeral. When Cassie was shunned from the community years before, she ran away to the big city and publicly labeled the town prudish and thus widening the gap between her and her former life there.

The film was written and directed by Jeremy LaLonde and stars Ennis Esmer, Lauren Lee Smith, Katharine Isabelle, Mark O’brien, Jonas Chernick, Tommie-Amber Pirie, James Mcgowan, Kristian Bruun, Gugun Deep Singh, Natalie Brown, and Lauren Holly.

In theaters May 13.

Finding Dory and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Trailers

Two upcoming films I can’t wait to see…

Finding Dory and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Ratchet and Clank Movie Opens!

L-r: Kevin Munroe, James Arnold Taylor and Bella Thorne

L-r: Kevin Munroe, James Arnold Taylor and Bella Thorne

Ratchet and Clank movie brought back so many memories of my son’s pre-teen years and one of his favorite PlayStation game, Ratchet and Clank.

The film is by director Kevin Munroe (TMNT), joined by Bella Thorne (voice of Cora), James Arnold Taylor (voice of Ratchet), and David Kaye (voice of Clank.

At WonderCon 2016, I got to sit in on a panel about the film, where they talked about their understanding of the love for the Ratchet and Clank characters and described how they really tried to do them justice in this first film based on the game. The producer and director gave Bella Thorne all the credit for the social media awareness for the film’s fan base.

Munroe, Taylor & Thorne

Munroe, Taylor & Thorne

Now that I’ve seen the film, I can say, you don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy it; the film is really cool and fun to watch.

Now you can sit back and listen in on the conversation with director Munroe, Taylor and Thorne.

The other voice-talent in the film include Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, Armin Shimerman, and Sylvester Stallone. — A.O.

Mother’s Day and Green Room Opens Nationwide

Lr: Shay Mitchell, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Lr: Shay Mitchell, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Mother’s Day is the latest star-studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Valentine’s Day). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, and Jason Sudekis, it’s a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.

Mitchell, Aniston & Sudeikis

Mitchell, Aniston & Sudeikis

Also starring Hector Elizondo (who is in every Marshall film), Shay Mitchell, Aasif Mandvi, Loni Love, Margo Martindale, Robert Pine, and many more.

Listen in on the press conference with Mitchell, Aniston and Sudekis who were intrigued with my audio recorder. —A.O.

green-room-GR_web_rgbGreen Room

Check out our previous post and interview here. Jeremy Saultier wrote and directed the film that stars Patrick Stewart, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Mark Webber, Erid Edelstein, Macon Blair, and Kai Lennox.

Papa Hemingway in Cuba Premieres

Papa Hemingway in Cuba Red Carpet t-b: Bai Ling, director Bob Yari, Angela Ortiz, Maz Jobrani, Adrian Sparks, Shaun Toub, and Jacob Vargas.

Papa Hemingway in Cuba Red Carpet t-b: Bai Ling, director Bob Yari, Angela Ortiz, Maz Jobrani, Adrian Sparks, Shaun Toub, and Jacob Vargas.

“In order to write about life, you must first live It.” — Ernest Hemingway

Papa Hemingway in Cuba is the first Hollywood film to shoot on location in Cuba since the 1959 revolution.

Papa Hemingway in Cuba is the true-life story of a young journalist who finds a father figure in legendary author Ernest Hemingway. Their relationship began in the late 1950’s when Ed Myers, then a junior reporter at The Miami Herald, wrote a fan letter to his idol. Myers thought he was being pranked when the larger than life Hemingway phoned the newsroom a week later, inviting him to Havana.YARI-PAOS-01_27x40_031816.indd

There’s some good acting, and I found Adrian Sparks Hemingway’s portrayal especially wonderful cause I felt I was watching the real Hemingway. Plus some of the film felt like a Hemingway book.

Directed by Bob Yari (Crash, The Illusionist) and also starring Giovanni Ribisi, Joely Richardson, Minka Kelly, Shaun Toub, and Rodrigo Obregón.

In the video below, listen to what director Yari said about working in Cuba and learning more about Hemingway. — A.O.

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