Fresh News 3/16/22
Posted by NALIP on April 12, 2022
See what is fresh in the industry this week!
Ariana DeBose Recalls When Her Mom Came to West Side Story Set and Met 'Señor Spielberg'
Courtesy of Ben Watts
In a recent interview discussing her recent Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The rising Afro-Latina actress, Ariana Debose recounts when her mother met the legendary Spielberg on the set of West Side Story.
Read more about her story here.
Nielsen’s Stacie De Armas And Actor Robin De Jesús On Latino TV Representation
Tick, Tick…BOOM! actor, Robin De Jesus and Vice President of Diverse Intelligence & Initiatives, Stacie De Armas share their thoughts on a new Nielsen Report. This groundbreaking report titled “Being Seen on Screen: The Importance of Quantity and Quality Representation on TV.” finds that representation is at an all-time high across all media platforms.
Read more here.
The Oscars Will Talk About ‘Bruno’
Courtesy of Disney
The 94th Academy Awards have announced that the popular We Don't Talk About Bruno hit from Disney's Encanto will be preformed at the Oscars this Sunday. The animated film about the Madrigal's-a magical Colombian family is also nominated for best Animated film.
Read more here.
New Latinx Show Coming To HBO MAX
Courtesy of HBO Max
The Garcias is a reprise of a beloved Nickelodeon show The Brothers Garcias that aired in the early 2000s. Get ready for some nostalgia as all six core cast members return for a reboot of the sitcom classic this April 5th on HBO Max.
Watch the trailer here.
WIF Selects Filmmakers for Shorts Lab – Film News in Brief
Courtesy of Women in Film
The Women in Film chapter in Los Angeles have announced the three talented recipients for their short film lab sponsored by Google. The fellows will receive mentorship opportunities as well as support to complete their short film.
Read more here.
Agua Media Launches Podcast Network for the Latino+™ & New American Mainstream Communities
Courtesy of Agua Media
The Agua Media company led by co-founders Solomon D. Trujillo and Richard Sanchez with a successful history in catering to the Latino market in the United States. Trujillo is the first CEO to lead three large cap corporations in all three corridors of the world. He is also the co-founder of the Latino Donor Collaborative which provides data and facts on the new mainstream economy to business, political, and nonprofit leaders who are investing in this new reality. Richard is an Emmy-Award winning content creator, writer and the first U.S. Latino correspondent to host his own national newscast, Rick’s List. The duo is dedicated to bringing a latino presence to the podcast space through Latino Plus.
Read more here.
Developing Comedy Series That Reconfigures The World Of John Hughes’ ’16 Candles’
Courtesy of Jackson Davis; Johanna Degeneres; AP
The Vida showrunner, Tanya Saracho and film director and producer of Whiplash, Gabriella Revilla Lugo are partnering up with Only Murders in The Building actress, Selena Gomez for a reboot of 16 Candles. The new half-hour comedy is in the works and will be titled 15 candles and will follow the lives of four Latinas as they come of age.
Read more here.
Same-Sex Kiss Restored in Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Following Staff Uproar Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill (EXCLUSIVE)
Courtesy of Pixar
Following the recent controversy of the 'Parents Rights in Education' bill also dubbed the 'Dont Say Gay Bill' motivated Pixar Animation LGBTQ employees to file a joint statement to the Walt Disney Company. The statement claims that Disney leadership leaned towards censoring 'overtly gay affection' such as the same-sex kiss in the upcoming animated movie Lightyear. The studio in an effort to listen to the community have acted and restored the scene. A big step towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity in mainstream media.
Read more here.
Academy Museum Sets ‘Hollywoodland’ Showcase Of L.A. Film Industry’s Founders As First Permanent Exhibition, Unveils Others
Courtesy of AMPAS
This summer the Museum of Motion pictures will open new exhibitions and have just unveiled the firs line-up of galleries including Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971 that will explore early days of black cinema. Later in the fall they will open galleries dedicated to pioneer filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola and Agnes Varda.
Read more here.
San Diego Latino Film Festival expands cultural offerings through artists and artisans
The San Diego Film Festival is returning after a two year hiatus and has some new additions to show for it. The festival will now feature local artisans that craft unique art pieces that represent the rich culture of Latinos and the San Diego area.
Read more here.