Fresh News 8/17/2022
Posted by NALIP on August 26, 2022
Catch up on the latest in Latine news!
‘My Dream Quinceañera’ Gets Premiere Date At Paramount+
Courtesy of Deadline
Paramount+'s coming-of-age reality series "My Dream Quinceañera" is set to premiere on September 16. The reality series is based on AwesomenessTV's YouTube series of the same name. The streaming service will release the first three episodes then follow a weekly release schedule for the remaining seven episodes.
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‘Wednesday’ Trailer: First Look At Tim Burton’s Addams Family Reimagining “Full Of Mystery, Mayhem & Murder”
Courtesy of Deadline
The first trailer for Wednesday was released by Netflix, starring Jenna Ortega playing as ‘Wednesday’. Featuring the new predominantly Latine cast for Netflix’s Tim Burton’s Reimagining of the Addams Family series.
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Toronto-Bound Nicaraguan Film ‘Daughter of Rage’ Boarded by Best Friend Forever (EXCLUSIVE)
Courtesy of Variety
Best Friends Forever Brussel’s based company acquires Spanish film “Daughter of Rage.” Other films on their slate lists: “Ramona,” “Coma,” and “To the North” to name a few. This feature is set to debut at Toronto and San Sebastian film festivals.
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Sanfic Industria Signals Robust Growth in Latin American Film and TV
Courtesy of Variety
Sanfc Industria awards various projects from Latin America and Spain. Sections listed from the awards are: WIP Ibero-American, Santiago Lab: Fiction and Documentary, Sanfic-Mórbido Lab, Sanfic Series, and Productoras Lab. Productoras Lab is a new section for female producers.
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‘The Last of Us’: First Footage of Pedro Pascal Series Released by HBO
Courtesy of Variety
Series Adaptation of video game “Last of Us,” teaser features Pedro Pascal with Bella Ramsey. HBO releases a sizzle reel featuring the return of series and new series, including “Last of Us.”
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Ismael Cruz Córdova Graces the Cover of TIME & Recounts Wanting To Be an Elf as a Kid
Courtesy of Remezcla
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Ismael Cruz Córdova always thought he could never have the role of an Elf. Now, he will be the first BIPOC to play an eflin character on-screen for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Although, obtaining the role did come with disagreements.
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‘Euphoria’ Star Alexa Demie Signs With UTA
Courtesy of Deadline
Alexa Demie signs with UTA to expand her career in film, TV, fine arts, and music. She will continue to work with Jamil Artist Management.
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Ariana DeBose ‘Stepping Out of Comfort Zone’ for Thriller ‘House of Spoils’
Courtesy of Remezcla
Ariana DeBose gets the lead role in a new psychological thriller, “House of Spoils,” set to start production this fall. The new film will be directed and written by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy.
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Latinx YA Novel ‘A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow’ to be Adapted to Film
Courtesy of HipLatina
Laura Namey’s best-selling young adult novel, A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, got picked up to be adapted into film. Katherine Fairfax Wright, a documentary filmmaker, is directing the new film, working alongside stars Maia Reficco, Kit Connor, and Kate del Castillo.
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Rodrigo Bellott’s ‘Blood-Red Ox’ Acquired by Breaking Glass Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Courtesy of Variety
“Blood-Red Ox” had its world premiere at Guadalajara International Film Festival and continued to play at various other festivals. Breaking Glass Pictures gained the rights for Rodrigo Bellot’s film. The film pays homage to psychological horror films from the 70’s and 80’s and a personal experience of the director himself.
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Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Veteran Drama ‘A Place In The Field’ From Director Nicole Mejia
Courtesy of Deadline
Nicole Mejia is a LA based writer, producer, and director who was selected as one of the directing fellows for Adelante Lab. Her film “A Place in The Field” was recently acquired by Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group. The film centers around the impact of PTSD in veterans.
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Is Salma Hayek Going to Star in the Sixth Season of Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’?
Courtesy of Remezcla
Salma Hayek is in the talks of potentially starring in the sixth season of “Black Mirror.” Fellow Latine actor Danny Ramirez has already confirmed a role for the new season.
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‘Fatal Attraction’: Doreen Calderon Joins Paramount+ Series
Courtesy of Deadline
Academy award nominee, Doreen Calderon, will be playing Maureen Walker in “Fatal Attraction.” The reimagined classic will feature themes of strong women, personality disorders, and control.
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