12.21.2023 | By Jack Rico |
Netflix, in a move that surprised many, recently released its comprehensive global streaming numbers to the public in a report titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” offering an unprecedented glimpse into the viewing habits of global audiences from January to June 2023. The most surprising revelation? The global popularity of Latino and Latino-led content. Read More
04.17.2023 | By Jack Rico |
“I need to unplug.” This familiar phrase often escapes our lips when we feel stressed or overwhelmed after a mentally taxing day. A considerable number of the 176 million employed or self-employed Americans find solace in zoning out in front of their TV or digital screens. Entire industries have emerged and evolved to satisfy this craving for escapism. Intriguingly, instead of choosing intellectually stimulating dramas like AppleTV+’s ‘Severance’ or classics like HBO’s ‘The Wire,’ many gravitate towards “bad” television shows such as ‘Emily in Paris’ or the panned and now-canceled ‘Sex/Life’. What compels us to intentionally seek out “bad” TV shows, and why does watching them feel as comforting as snuggling by a warm fireplace on a chilly day? Read More
02.10.2023 | By Jack Rico |
The New York Times Bestseller “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez has been making a huge impact on the Latino community since its release in January 2022. Despite its success, Hulu has passed on the highly anticipated book adaptation starring Aubrey Plaza and Ramón Rodriguez, as confirmed by the author in a recent podcast interview.
08.29.2019 | By Jack Rico |
Wouldn’t it be nice if the recent swath of Emmy prediction articles read something like this: “This year’s Emmys will revolve around television’s best two shows – ABC’s ‘Grand Hotel‘ and STARZ’s ‘Vida‘. Both Latino, and Latinx dramas provide colossal ratings, and grand performances, all while capturing our national attention.” Vinyl scratch. My fictionalized musing will have to wait for its heyday, but in the meantime, why don’t we play that prediction game people like so much? Read More
09.6.2018 | By Jack Rico |
Let’s not kid ourselves. Latinos are invisible in movies, but they do have some juice on TV. Narcos: Mexico is an example when Latino star power (Latino American and US Latino) teams up together with a relevant story that has proven to attract White, Black and even Asian audiences. Read More
11.15.2017 | By Jack Rico |
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Three of the biggest Hispanic names in movies and music, Edgar Ramirez, Penelope Cruz and Ricky Martin, have come together in FX’s “The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”. The new show airing January 17th, 2018 takes us through how Andrew Phillip Cunanan (Darren Criss), Gianni Versace’s killer, who also murdered at least five other people during a three-month period in 1997, met Versace, entered his world and ultimately killed him. Kudos to creator/producer Ryan Murphy for casting Hispanic talent at a time where Hispanic actors are severely underrepresented in television and film.
10.16.2017 | By Jack Rico |
Update: Sean Penn has threatened legal action against Netflix over the series you are about to read below.
We have all read the Sean Penn Rolling Stone article he wrote back in 2016 where he and Mexican actress Kate del Castillo met with El Chapo. Well, that story is now being told in retrospect by Kate and Netflix in a three-episode biographical series titled “The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story“. The series, with never-before-seen footage, gives exclusive details from del Castillo on what led to the infamous meeting between her, Penn and the world’s most notorious drug lord. Read More
08.29.2017 | By Jack Rico |
Netflix, the world’s leading internet television network, announced today the biographical series The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story will debut exclusively on Netflix October 20, 2017. Read More
08.4.2017 | By Jack Rico |
One of the news anchors of Univision News’ primetime team, Maria Elena Salinas, is leaving the company after 30 years at the desk. Her last day will be at the end of 2017. Word is Jorge Ramos will be partnerless until a new female anchor is announced. Salinas will also leave behind “Aqui y Ahora,” Univision’s equivalent of CBS’ 60 Minutes. Read More
04.17.2017 | By Andrea Huswan |
The 1-4-0: #SelenaGomez executive produces teen drama series #13ReasonsWhy where every story has two sides. Which side will you believe? Read More
