10.10.2014 | By Jack Rico |
Ever wonder how a TV show gets picked up on a major broadcast network? What about a Hispanic-American show? Cristela Alonzo knows a thing or two about how to respond these questions because she lived them and is now explaining to me in deep detail the behind-the-scenes dealings of how her new TV show Cristela got greenlit by the ABC network (it airs Oct 10th at 8:30pm on ABC). Read More
08.5.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Latinos guess what? Next year, Telemundo will produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Telemundo is creating new programing in order to help close a ratings gap with Univision. The Spanish-language broadcaster has acquired licensing rights from Dick Clark Productions for the live special event, which will feature top music stars from Latin America, the Caribbean and other Spanish-speaking regions.
07.9.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
“Fox and Friends†is always on the lookout for women with helpful everyday tips, which are nicely complimented by co-host Brian Kilmeade’s thoughts…not!
06.18.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Last week, the 2014 FIFA World Cup — the biggest event in the world — finally kicked off with its first game between Brazil and Croatia. Four for years, teams and fans have been preparing for their one moment to prove themselves worthy of the golden cup, and brands all around the world are making sure that they ride that wave soccer passion. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “the top 20 World Cup 2014 ads have so far attracted 6.9 million shares across social media — 31.4 percent more than the top 20 ads from Super Bowl 2014 (4.7 million).”
It’s obvious that ads are just as important as the matches themselves and that’s why I’ve chosen the 5 best commercials of this year’s World Cup:
06.11.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
“Power” is a new series by Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and show creator Courtney Kemp Agboh premiering on Starz June 7. The show stars Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick and co-stars Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan. I had a chance to sit down with the two actors and Kemp, who spoke to me about the creation of the show, what it offers and 50 Cent’s involvement.
06.11.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This past Sunday, “Metastasis,” the Spanish version of the Emmy Award-winning series “Breaking Bad,” premiered simultaneously on UniMas, Univision and Galavision. The remake tells the same story as the AMC original, but with cultural adaptations that allow it to makes sense with Bogota, Colombia as its backdrop. Read More
06.9.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
The “1-4-0″: Sexy, passionate and dangerous has never looked so diverse, this is Starz’s new series “Power.†Read More
05.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
You can probably count on two hands the number of shows that have had a Latino lead or Latino cast in an English-speaking show that aired on network television until 2007 when “George Lopez” had its final episode. But now in 2014 alone there are about 12 shows that have a Hispanic leads or co-stars! It’s obvious that we’ve come a long way, and so in celebration of this feat, here are the shows airing in 2014 that feature Latino talent: Read More
05.6.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Ramon Rodriguez is coming hot off his latest film “Need For Speed” and jumping straight into his next crime-filled actioner, which might even stirrup drama outside of the little screen. Read More
04.23.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Coldplay will present songs from its upcoming sixth album, “Ghost Stories,” in an hour-long television special titled: “Coldplay: Ghost Stories,” that will focus on the multi-Grammy Award-winning band’s latest album, to be released worldwide May 19. Read More
