J Balvin, Don Omar and Maluma have been revealed as headliners for the Baja Beach Festival, returning to Mexico’s Rosarito Beach from Aug. 8 to 10. Balvin, who headlined the fest in 2019, will offer a taste of his North American “Back to the Rayo” tour on Friday night. Don Omar is slated to play […]
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‘The Housemaid’ Stars Brandon Sklenar and Michele Morrone on ‘Unhinged’ Film Adaptation: ‘It’s Going to Be Very Faithful to the Book’
Fans of Freida McFadden’s novel “The Housemaid” shouldn’t worry about being unhappy about the film adaptation, Michele Morrone told Variety at the SXSW TV Film Festival. “I think the film is going to be very faithful to the book. That’s all I can actually say,” Morrone, who portrays Enzo in the upcoming film, said while […]
Fender’s Iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster Guitars Get Rare Discount As Part of Surprise Sale Online
The Fender Stratocaster is widely-considered to be one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time, having been used by legends like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Harrison, just to name a few. Also commonly referred as the Strat, the Stratocaster was first designed in the early 1950s by Leo Fender himself, and quickly […]
How Entertainment Workers Are Finding New Careers in Homeless Services — With a Little Help From Keanu Reeves
The past few years have seen many entertainment workers questioning whether it’s sustainable to stay in the business in L.A. And despite pushes for more incentives and #StayinLA efforts, there’s no clear turnaround in sight. Take Monica Tracey. The former production manager for NBC and The Asylum recently completed a five-day intensive training program with […]
Estibaliz Urresola, Director of Berlin Silver Bear Winner ‘20,000 Species of Bees,’ to Co-Write Diana Toucedo’s ‘To Live in a Shout’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Accomplished writer, director and editor Diana Toucedo’s upcoming feature “To Live in a Shout” is currently in development and has received a significant boost with the addition of “20,000 Species of Bees” filmmaker Estibaliz Urresola as co-writer. The project is one of the hottest set to participate in the upcoming Malaga Festival’s MAFIZ industry sidebar […]
‘Emmerdale’ Removed from BAFTA TV Awards Soap Category After Writer Admits to Assault
Long-running British daytime drama “Emmerdale” will no longer be competing in the soap category at the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards after one of its former writers admitted to assaulting his partner. ITV, which broadcasts and produces the show made the the decision to withdraw “Emmerdale” from this year’s award “in consideration of recent news involving a […]
Disney Scales Back ‘Snow White’ Hollywood Premiere Amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Controversies
Disney is hosting a Hollywood premiere of “Snow White” on March 15, but the studio won’t be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does. The afternoon festivities will include a pre-party and screening at the El Capitan Theatre with titular star Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen, expected […]
‘Old Righteous Blues’ Hits Right Notes in Portrayal of Fractured Cape Malay Community Coming Together
Twenty years after a bitter rivalry tears a tight-knit Cape Malay community apart, the ghosts of the past threaten to consume a whole new generation in Muneera Sallies’ “Old Righteous Blues,” a story of music, family and reconciliation set within the colorful world of Christmas choir bands in South Africa’s Western Cape region. The film, […]
‘The Maid’ Star Catalina Saavedra, Madre Board Malaga Buzz Project ‘A Decorous Woman’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s Catalina Saavedra, a Sundance Acting Special Jury Prize winner for “The Maid,” and a Film Independent Spirit Award nominee for “Rotting in the Sun,” is attached to star in Natalia Luque’s “A Decorous Woman” (“Señorita de Buena Presencia”), lead produced by Chile’s Parina Films and one of the highest profile projects to be showcased […]
Spain’s Latido Films Scoops Up Doc ‘Almudena’ Ahead of Malaga Film Fest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Filmed through the prism of grief, documentary ‘Almudena’ is director Azucena Rodrigues’ ode to one of Spain’s renowned writers who was also a dear friend. The late Almudena Grandes was “the voice of her generation, exploring not only contemporary issues but dwelling as well in the memory of the Spanish Civil War,” said Latido’s Antonio […]