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2017/03/02 at 11:10am

Kate Del Castillo Makes Her Return To The Small Screen In Netflix’s ‘Ingobernable’

03.2.2017 | By Jack Rico |

On March 24, Netflix will launch the first season of the anticipated Mexican original series, Ingobernable. The thriller and drama series will debut at 12am and feature a total of 15 episodes that will tell the story of a Mexican Presidential family and how in a matter of seconds everything can change. Kate del Castillo (Emilia Urquiza) and Erik Hayser (Diego Nava) portray the First Lady and President of Mexico. Emilia Urquiza, is the First Lady of Mexico with big plans to improve conditions for the country through her commitment to fighting for peace. As Emilia starts to lose faith in her husband, President Diego Nava, she finds herself at a crossroad where she will need to find a way to deal with a great challenge and uncover the truth. Emilia is a woman with a strong personality, conviction and clear ideas that make her capable of doing anything: making a president, leaving a president and killing a president. Read More

By Jack Rico

2017/01/20 at 8:39pm

House Of Cards Season 5 To Premiere May 30th!

01.20.2017 | By Jack Rico |

Who would make a better President? Frank Underwood or Donald Trump? Season 5 of House of Cards will never be more timely and reflective of the current political landscape. With Donald Trump now officially in office, Kevin Spacey’s fictional character of President Frank Underwood will be an eerie example of life imitating art. Check out the trailer and tell me your eyes didn’t pop wide open. Read More

By Jack Rico

2017/01/02 at 4:29pm

Movies TODAY Show TV

The Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows Of 2017

01.2.2017 | By Jack Rico |

It is the first Monday of 2017 and I got the chance to be on the TODAY show this morning, the same show Katie Couric co-hosted this week. Alas, I didn’t get a chance to see her, but awesome to know I was feet away from her. This is also my second New Year’s Day segment in a row. Last year we pre-taped, but this morning was live. I discussed the ‘Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows of 2017’. Check out my personal picks for this year! Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/10/02 at 7:47pm

Latinos In Hollywood Podcast TV

Mark Consuelos On Breaking Hispanic Stereotypes

10.2.2016 | By Jack Rico |

This week, actor Mark Consuelos joins Jack Rico in episode 7 of Highly Relevant podcast to discuss breaking Hispanic stereotypes. Listen to the podcast interview after the break.

By Jack Rico

2016/07/21 at 11:24am

Movies TV

What To See This Weekend On Demand: ‘The Duel,’ ‘Green Room,’ ‘Len and Company’

07.21.2016 | By Jack Rico |

If you’re a movie buff, which I know some of you are, you should really watch this 30m show on NY1 called – Talking Pictures On Demand. I was a guest for the second time and it really breaks down with a fine tooth comb the new releases and movies that are currently “on demand”. We reviewed “The Duel” starring Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson, “Len and Company,” “Green Room” and Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Demolition,” amongst others. Plus, a look at the brand-new Ghostbusters reboot. Click video above to have a look!

By Jack Rico

2016/07/13 at 4:41pm

HBO Is About To Debut A Comedy About Weed In September

07.13.2016 | By Jack Rico |

According to the press release I got, HBO has confirmed the debut date for HIGH MAINTENANCE, with the comedy series slated to kick off its six-episode season on Friday, Sept 16 (11:00 – 11:30pm). It used to be stream on Amazon Prime which I spoke about once on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz, but Viacom took down all the videos… well that’s a whole other conversation for another day.

By Jack Rico

2016/07/07 at 9:43am

Watch My ‘What To Do’ Weekend Suggestions On TODAY!

07.7.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Here is my appearance on the TODAY Show from July 2016, sharing my “What To Do” weekend suggestions!

It was great to join the team to discuss the big new movies hitting theaters. The whole family was excited for the animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets, while Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates was the R-rated laugh-out-loud pick.

The opening comment from Willie and Natalie about what I’m wearing is hilarious. And there’s some good info in the segment too about some ideas of what to see and read this weekend.

Check out the full segment right here!

By Jack Rico

2016/02/24 at 12:22pm

Pop Culture TV Video

This John OIiver Video Nails EXACTLY Hollywood’s Whitewashing

02.24.2016 | By Jack Rico |

With the academy awards coming up, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tackles Hollywood whitewashing in a humorous yet unflinching way. The focus of the video is self-explanatory, but this whole idea that there aren’t enough good roles for people of color is utter balderdash. Even when roles do exist, they still can be played by white actors. Just ask Emma Stone. Her portrayal of a half-Asian woman in Aloha is perhaps the most egregious act of whitewashing in the modern era. Read More

Latino Singers Jencarlos Canela and Prince Royce Cast In FOX’s Live Musical ‘The Passion’

Jencarlos Canela and Prince Royce in Fox’s ‘The Passion’

By Jack Rico

2016/01/29 at 10:45pm

Latino Singers Jencarlos Canela and Prince Royce Cast In FOX’s Live Musical ‘The Passion’

01.29.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Jencarlos Canela, known mostly for his Spanish-language work on Telemundo, and Univision and who is currently in the studio working on his English album debut, has been cast in the role of Jesus Christ in THE PASSION, a live two-hour epic musical event airing in New Orleans on Palm Sunday, March 20 on FOX. Also, bachata singer turned pop singer Prince Royce will be playing the disciple Peter. Joining them are singer Chris Daughtry as Judas and Trisha Yearwood as Mary, the mother of Jesus. Read More

First Look Images From Netflix’s “Fuller House”

By Jack Rico

2016/01/07 at 12:57pm

First Look Images From Netflix’s “Fuller House”

01.7.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Now that Netflix is available throughout the whole world, ex-pats (wherever you may be) will be able to see Fuller House, the follow-up to the 1987 Full House which was a popular television hit, until its last show in 1995. The young tween girl cast from the show have certainly filled out and grown up, as well as the adults who look almost cryogenically frozen for the last 20 years. Take a look at the photos and see for yourself. Read More