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2010/02/15 at 12:00am

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Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio on Shutter Island!

02.15.2010 | By |

Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio on Shutter Island!

It was a cold day in New York City as I arrived at one of New York’s top hotels, Le Meridien, to attend an exclusive press conference with Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, author Dennis Lehane, amongst others, to discuss ‘Shutter Island‘, Scorsese’s new cinematic effort.

First off was Lehane and his crew. Every one got off questions, including me. Then Scorsese’s crew came in and only 4 questions were asked – I was one of the lucky ones to get one in.

What you will hear in the audio slide to the left to you are the questions I asked DiCaprio, Scorsese and Lehane, in order. Essentially, this audio encompasses DiCaprio’s thoughts on his acting, how difficult it was to film these scenes, along with Scorsese’s directorial style and Lehane’s thoughts on the film adaptation of the book.

Without further adieu, here is the official interview from the stars of ‘Shutter Island‘.

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Shrek shares a warm moment with his family at the dinner table.
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2010/01/21 at 12:00am

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Shrek Forever After

01.21.2010 | By |

Updated April 2026

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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2010/01/21 at 12:00am

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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

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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.

 

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Davis Guggenheim, ‘It Might Get Loud’ director
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2009/08/11 at 12:00am

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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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Guillermo del Toro photographed at an event in 2017
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2009/06/11 at 12:00am

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Q&A: Hobbit Director Guillermo del Toro on the Future of Film

06.11.2009 | By |

Back in 2009, Guillermo del Toro sat down with Wired to discuss his then-upcoming journey into Middle-earth. At the time, the visionary director of Pan’s Labyrinth was preparing to helm The Hobbit, a project that would eventually see Peter Jackson return to the director’s chair. Looking back at this archival discussion, del Toro’s predictions about the “story engine” of the future feel remarkably prophetic. Read More

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2009/03/27 at 12:00am

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John Cena quits WWE for Hollywood?!

03.27.2009 | By |

John Cena quits WWE for Hollywood?!

Wrestler turned film actor, John Cena, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us, ShowBizCafe.com, about his second movie, 12 Rounds.

The film, a mix between the movies ‘Speed‘ and ‘Die Hard‘, is “action personified” from beginning to end. He seemed to be aware of this opinion and agreed with us that it, perhaps, is the best Hollywood film where a WWE wrestler has starred in.

In a very revealing moment, he promised that, unlike Hulk Hogan and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, he will never leave the WWE to pursue a full-time career as an actor. So he says… I guess only time will tell.

Expect to see Cena out of wrestling (due to an unforeseen injury, wink, wink) this June thru September shooting a new action flick. Check out the interview in it’s entirety right now!

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2009/02/26 at 12:00am

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Exclusive! Walter Perez speaks about ‘FAME’!

02.26.2009 | By |

Walter Perez, 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.

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Selena Gomez, American singer and actress of Mexican descent
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2008/09/13 at 12:00am

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Is Selena Gomez Latina? Her Mexican and Italian Heritage Explained

09.13.2008 | By |


Quick Answer: Yes, Selena Gomez is Latina. She is half Mexican on her father’s side and half Italian on her mother’s side. She was named after the legendary Tejana singer Selena Quintanilla.

Before Selena Gomez became one of the most visible stars in pop culture, she spoke with ShowBizCafe about being Latina and carrying her Mexican heritage into mainstream entertainment.

Born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Gomez grew up steeped in her Mexican roots, named after the most iconic Tejana in history. Now, at the promising age of 16, she is already being heralded as the next Jennifer Lopez. Gomez, who has quickly been establishing herself as a Latina powerhouse, has already marked her territory in television and music, with her sights set on dominating the film industry next. But how much do we know about the Latina heritage of the Wizards of Waverly Place star?

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George Lopez chats from the set of Henry Poole wearing a priest’s collar.
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2008/07/25 at 12:00am

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George Lopez chats from the set of ‘Henry Poole’

07.25.2008 | By |

George Lopez chats from the set of 'Henry Poole'

Mexican actor/comedian, George Lopez, chats up ShowBizCafe.com, about his new flick ‘Henry Poole is Here’ , where  Luke Wilson, Adriana Barraza and Albert Torres round off the cast.  Wilson plays Henry, who discovers that he only has six weeks of life and therefore, leaves to his fianceé’s and the famiy business to find solitude to think about his last days of life.

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