Interviews with Latino filmmakers and actors

Karen Posada

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2011/12/14 at 12:00am

Steven Spielberg: In-depth Interview about ‘Tintin’

12.14.2011 | By |

*Updated December 2025

ShowBizCafe had the opportunity to attend the new 3D movie The Adventures of Tintin during press conference with Steven Spielberg. Read More

Jack Rico

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2011/06/21 at 12:00am

Is Cameron Diaz Mexican or Cuban? Her Latina Roots Explained (Video)

06.21.2011 | By |

Short Answer: Yes, Cameron Diaz is Latina, but she is not Mexican. Her father’s family is of Cuban descent. In this exclusive interview with journalist Jack Rico, she confirms her Cuban-American heritage has always been part of her identity, distinguishing her roots from other Latino backgrounds.

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Karen Posada

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2010/10/13 at 12:00am

3 Questions with Clint Eastwood and Matt Damon

10.13.2010 | By |

ShowBizCafe.com got a chance to catch up with Clint Eastwood the director of the film “Hereafter” and the main star, Matt Damon. This was the closing film for the 48th New York International Film Festival. They told us a little bit about the film and how they prepared for it, we received a joyous interview where they complemented one another’s answers; with their pleasant personalities, we got a couple of laughs and plenty of information about the dramatic film which brings the story of three people from different sides of the world into one wholesome storyline that is moving and touching. Read More

Namreta Kumar

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2010/07/01 at 12:00am

The Last Airbender: M. Night Shyamalan and Dev Patel Interview

07.1.2010 | By |

*Updated December 2025

In this M. Night Shyamalan The Last Airbender interview, the director and star Dev Patel discuss the challenges of adapting the beloved Nickelodeon animated series. While the film sparked significant conversation regarding its casting and tone, this Q&A offers insight into the creative decisions made during production. (For a critical look at the final film, read our The Last Airbender review.) Read More

Jack Rico

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2010/05/28 at 12:00am

George Romero Deconstructs Zombie Films

05.28.2010 | By |

Meeting George A. Romero was among one of my many highlights in this profession. As a fan of the zombie and horror genres, I sat down with the 6’4 man who is arguably the creator of the zombie films. Read More

Namreta Kumar

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2010/03/18 at 12:00am

3 Questions with Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning

03.18.2010 | By |

*Updated December 2025

ShowBizCafe.com had the opportunity to talk to Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning about their film The Runaways, which opened March 19, 2010. They let us in on how the music and the rock icons Joan Jett and Cherie Currie influence them today.

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Jack Rico

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2010/01/21 at 12:00am

Exclusive: Shrek Forever After (First Movie Review!)

01.21.2010 | By |

*Updated December 2025

I was invited by DreamWorks Studios this week to watch never before seen footage from three of their upcoming animated releases for 2010: 10 minutes of the superhero spoof comedy Megamind starring Brad Pitt and Tina Fey, 30 minutes of Shrek Forever After with the old cast, and a full screening of How to Train Your Dragon 3D with America Ferrera, Gerard Butler and Jay Baruchel.

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Karen Posada

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2010/01/21 at 12:00am

Mel Gibson on Edge of Darkness and Returning to Acting

01.21.2010 | By |

*Updated December 2025

ShowBizCafe.com got a chance to talk to actor, screenwriter, and director Mel Gibson about his film Edge of Darkness. He excitedly gave us the backstory of the movie and also spoke to us about his upcoming projects. Read More

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2009/09/04 at 12:00am

An Intimate Chat with Walter Perez from ‘Fame’!

09.4.2009 | By |

Back in February, we outscooped every news media outlet, with an exclusive interview with Walter Perez from the film remake of FAME. Take a look at the interview from back then and wait for a new one coming up on the week of the 14th.

If you don’t know too much about Perez, here are some tidbits… he who grew up in South Gate, California and is of Mexican descent, plays Victor Taveras in the new remake of ‘Fame’ out in theaters on Sept. 25th. We caught up with the Latin heartthrob to chat about the his experience on the set of his new film, the theater, NYC, his dreams and of course “FAME”!

Walter’s film credits include, HBO’s “Walkout”, “Emilio, “August Evening” which received the John Cassavetes Award, “Inhale” alongside Dermot Mulroney and Diane Kruger and “A Beautiful Life” opposite Dana Delany and Debi Mazar.

What you should also know is that he’s no stranger to television, Perez has made several guest appearances including, “CSI: Miami”, “The Closer”, “Free Radio” and a five episode arc on “Friday Night Lights” where he played Bobby “Bull” Reyes.

 

Alex Florez

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2009/08/11 at 12:00am

Davis Guggenheim On His Rockumentary ‘It Might Get Loud’

08.11.2009 | By |

*Updated December 2025

We sat down with Oscar award winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) in New York to talk about his latest documentary It Might Get Loud. The film tells the personal stories, in their own words, of three generations of electric guitar virtuosos: The Edge (U2), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), and Jack White (The White Stripes). It reveals how each developed his unique sound and style of playing favorite instruments, guitars both found and invented. Read More

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