Los Lobos, the iconic East Los Angeles band that elevated that helped bring Chicano music to the masses over the last 50 years, is the subject of the feature-length documentary with the working title “Los Lobos Native Sons,” currently in production and slated for a 2025 release. The film features testimonials from George Lopez, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits, Dolores Huerta, Bonnie Raitt, Flaco Jimenez, Cheech Marin, a trailer below.
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Adriana Martínez Barrón, most recently VP of Film at Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, has moved to CBS as Vice President, Drama Series Development.
In her new role, Martínez Barrón will oversee a significant portion of the drama programming development for CBS Entertainment’s primetime lineup.
“Adriana has stellar creative instincts, a keen eye for talent and strong relationships within the creative community,” said Yelena Chak EVP, Drama Series Development, to whom Martínez Barrón reports. “We couldn’t be more excited to have her bring her wealth of experience and obvious passion for television to our Drama Development team here at CBS.”
At UnbeliEVAble, Martínez Barrón executive produced the film Let’s Get Merried, starring Mishel Prada, Xosha Roquemore and Tahj Mowry,for ViacomCBS and VH1. She’s credited with playing a key role in hiring first time Latina director Veronica Rodriguez, who has been nominated for an NAACP Award for her work in the film.
In her new role, Martínez Barrón will oversee a significant portion of the drama programming development for CBS Entertainment’s primetime lineup.
“Adriana has stellar creative instincts, a keen eye for talent and strong relationships within the creative community,” said Yelena Chak EVP, Drama Series Development, to whom Martínez Barrón reports. “We couldn’t be more excited to have her bring her wealth of experience and obvious passion for television to our Drama Development team here at CBS.”
At UnbeliEVAble, Martínez Barrón executive produced the film Let’s Get Merried, starring Mishel Prada, Xosha Roquemore and Tahj Mowry,for ViacomCBS and VH1. She’s credited with playing a key role in hiring first time Latina director Veronica Rodriguez, who has been nominated for an NAACP Award for her work in the film.
- 2/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Adriana Martínez Barrón has joined CBS as vice president of drama series development.
In her new role, Martínez Barrón will oversee a significant portion of the drama programming development for CBS Entertainment’s primetime lineup. She will report to Yelena Chak, executive vice president of drama series development.
Martínez Barrón most recently served as vice president of film at Unbelievable Entertainment, Eva Longoria’s production company. There, she executive produced Veronica Rodriguez’s holiday romantic comedy “Let’s Get Merried,” which starred Mishel Prada, Xosha Roquemore and Tahj Mowry. She has also served as manager of Latin American original series and content acquisitions at Netflix, where she oversaw projects in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia and worked on series including “Daughter From Another Mother,” “Luis Miguel: The Series,” “Nicky Jam: El Ganador,” “The Occupant,” “Crazy About Her,” “Como Caído del Cielo” and “Intuition.” Before working at Netflix, Martínez Barrón served as creative...
In her new role, Martínez Barrón will oversee a significant portion of the drama programming development for CBS Entertainment’s primetime lineup. She will report to Yelena Chak, executive vice president of drama series development.
Martínez Barrón most recently served as vice president of film at Unbelievable Entertainment, Eva Longoria’s production company. There, she executive produced Veronica Rodriguez’s holiday romantic comedy “Let’s Get Merried,” which starred Mishel Prada, Xosha Roquemore and Tahj Mowry. She has also served as manager of Latin American original series and content acquisitions at Netflix, where she oversaw projects in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia and worked on series including “Daughter From Another Mother,” “Luis Miguel: The Series,” “Nicky Jam: El Ganador,” “The Occupant,” “Crazy About Her,” “Como Caído del Cielo” and “Intuition.” Before working at Netflix, Martínez Barrón served as creative...
- 2/17/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“La Reina del Sur” star Kate del Castillo is set to play the lead in “A Beautiful Lie,” a modern take in Spanish on Leo Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina.”
Del Castillo will also executive produce the series out of her Cholawood Productions label, along with two other forces on the upscale Spanish-language TV scene, premium U.S. Spanish-language streaming platform Pantaya and Endemol Shine Boomdog, a division of Banijay Americas.
The six-part series co-production, based on the 2015 adaptation from Banijay-owned Endemol Shine Australia, will represent a modern retelling of Tolstoy’s celebrated novel, his first real novel by his own estimation and reckoned by many to be one of the greatest works of fiction ever written.
“A Beautiful Lie” is announced as an event series – a status that is almost inevitable in any major fiction starring Del Castillo and backed by companies of the ambition of Esb and Pantaya.
“Elite...
Del Castillo will also executive produce the series out of her Cholawood Productions label, along with two other forces on the upscale Spanish-language TV scene, premium U.S. Spanish-language streaming platform Pantaya and Endemol Shine Boomdog, a division of Banijay Americas.
The six-part series co-production, based on the 2015 adaptation from Banijay-owned Endemol Shine Australia, will represent a modern retelling of Tolstoy’s celebrated novel, his first real novel by his own estimation and reckoned by many to be one of the greatest works of fiction ever written.
“A Beautiful Lie” is announced as an event series – a status that is almost inevitable in any major fiction starring Del Castillo and backed by companies of the ambition of Esb and Pantaya.
“Elite...
- 11/11/2021
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
In response to the growing demand for premium content across the Americas, Banijay Americas has launched a new unscripted production studio in Mexico with Emmy-nominated producer Marie Leguizamo serving as its managing director.
To be known as Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, the new studio will be based in Mexico City where Leguizamo will be based part of the time as she shuttles between the offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City.
The new studio will mainly focus on unscripted original content in both English and Spanish for broadcast, cable and streamers in the Mexican and U.S. Hispanic markets. “With the Latinx market taking off and the proliferation of streamers and broadcasting networks launching their own streaming platforms, there is an increased demand for premium content,” Leguizamo told Variety. “It’s an incredibly exciting time in this space right now,” she said.
Leguizamo, who is the sister of actor-comedian John Leguizamo,...
To be known as Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, the new studio will be based in Mexico City where Leguizamo will be based part of the time as she shuttles between the offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City.
The new studio will mainly focus on unscripted original content in both English and Spanish for broadcast, cable and streamers in the Mexican and U.S. Hispanic markets. “With the Latinx market taking off and the proliferation of streamers and broadcasting networks launching their own streaming platforms, there is an increased demand for premium content,” Leguizamo told Variety. “It’s an incredibly exciting time in this space right now,” she said.
Leguizamo, who is the sister of actor-comedian John Leguizamo,...
- 9/29/2021
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Gilluis Perez is an actor who has worked in the entertainment industry for a while. In that time he has starred in different films and landed co-star roles in shows like “The Baker and The Beauty” on ABC Network, “The Oath on Crackle,” and a recurring role in the hit Netflix series “Nicky Jam: El Ganador.” New actor Gilluis Perez is one of the freshest faces we’ve seen. It’s always great to learn more about an actor, where they come from, and their interests. Below you can find 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gilluis Perez. 1. Gilluis is from
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gilluis Perez...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gilluis Perez...
- 8/22/2020
- by Wendy Shepherd
- TVovermind.com
Nicky Jam’s rag to riches story is being told in an authorized bio-series, “Nicky Jam: El Ganador” for Netflix. The 13-episode series will debut internationally April 12, and stars Nicky Jam as himself narrating the story while a young actor plays his younger self recreating the events that fueled his rise to fame from a rough upbringing.
“Nicky Jam: El Ganador” is directed by acclaimed film and music video director Jessy Terrero.
More about the show below the movie poster.
Official Synopsis
Los Angeles, Ca—"Nicky Jam: El Ganador," the authorized bio-series based on the life and career of the Latin music superstar, will be available to Netflix members in the U.S. on Tuesday, April 21. The 13-episode series previously debuted on Netflix internationally.
“Nicky Jam: El Ganador” tells the life story of award-winning Nicky Jam, a singer-songwriter, who has become a worldwide music phenomenon. From his humble and troubled start in Boston,...
“Nicky Jam: El Ganador” is directed by acclaimed film and music video director Jessy Terrero.
More about the show below the movie poster.
Official Synopsis
Los Angeles, Ca—"Nicky Jam: El Ganador," the authorized bio-series based on the life and career of the Latin music superstar, will be available to Netflix members in the U.S. on Tuesday, April 21. The 13-episode series previously debuted on Netflix internationally.
“Nicky Jam: El Ganador” tells the life story of award-winning Nicky Jam, a singer-songwriter, who has become a worldwide music phenomenon. From his humble and troubled start in Boston,...
- 4/6/2020
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
Now that we’re self-isolating at home to help defeat the Covid-19 pandemic, this may be the perfect opportunity to catch up on things that have been in our Netflix watchlist for a long while.
The novel coronavirus, a mutated strand from the family of coronaviruses, originated from Wuhan, China late last year, but currently, every single country in the world is battling the outbreak. As of now, more than 714,000 people have contracted the disease and 33,617 have passed away due to severe cases of acute respiratory syndrome. In the Us alone, more than 139,000 patients have been identified and approximately 158 million people are under lockdown across all 50 states. While the ramifications of the Covid-19 may have dealt the world of economics an unprecedented blow, business models like Netflix have profited from people spending more time at home with little to do.
Now, obviously, the platform has enough TV shows and movies...
The novel coronavirus, a mutated strand from the family of coronaviruses, originated from Wuhan, China late last year, but currently, every single country in the world is battling the outbreak. As of now, more than 714,000 people have contracted the disease and 33,617 have passed away due to severe cases of acute respiratory syndrome. In the Us alone, more than 139,000 patients have been identified and approximately 158 million people are under lockdown across all 50 states. While the ramifications of the Covid-19 may have dealt the world of economics an unprecedented blow, business models like Netflix have profited from people spending more time at home with little to do.
Now, obviously, the platform has enough TV shows and movies...
- 3/30/2020
- by Jonathan Wright
- We Got This Covered
“La Reina del Sur” actress Kate Del Castillo and her Cholawood Productions team have signed an overall deal with Endemol Shine Boomdog, a division of Endemol Shine North America, the studio said Wednesday.
Under the pact, the Mexican actress and producer will both produce and star in projects jointly developed between Endemol Shine Boomdog and Cholawood.
Del Castillo runs Cholawood with her partners, veteran Latin entertainment industry executive Carmen Cervantes and Daytime Emmy Award-winning journalist Jessica Maldonado. Their banner will now be based out of Endemol Shine’s Los Angeles offices.
Also Read: 'The Way She Spoke' Theater Review: Kate del Castillo Explores Violence Against Women in Mexico
Flavio Morales, Endemol Shine Latino’s Los Angeles-based executive vice president of U.S. Initiatives, will oversee all programming efforts with Del Castillo and the Cholawood team.
According to Endemol, “the two sides are currently exploring scripted and unscripted development opportunities in both English and Spanish.
Under the pact, the Mexican actress and producer will both produce and star in projects jointly developed between Endemol Shine Boomdog and Cholawood.
Del Castillo runs Cholawood with her partners, veteran Latin entertainment industry executive Carmen Cervantes and Daytime Emmy Award-winning journalist Jessica Maldonado. Their banner will now be based out of Endemol Shine’s Los Angeles offices.
Also Read: 'The Way She Spoke' Theater Review: Kate del Castillo Explores Violence Against Women in Mexico
Flavio Morales, Endemol Shine Latino’s Los Angeles-based executive vice president of U.S. Initiatives, will oversee all programming efforts with Del Castillo and the Cholawood team.
According to Endemol, “the two sides are currently exploring scripted and unscripted development opportunities in both English and Spanish.
- 9/18/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Endemol Shine Boomdog, the Mexico City-based division of Endemol Shine North America, has signed a development pact with actress Kate del Castillo and her fledgling Cholawood Productions company.
Founded by Del Castillo and her partners, entertainment industry exec Carmen Cervantes and journalist Jessica Maldonado, Cholawood will be based out of Endemol Shine’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Del Castillo will both produce and star in shows that will be jointly developed between Cholawood and Endemol. Flavio Morales, Endemol Shine Latino’s Los Angeles-based executive VP of U.S. Initiatives, will oversee the projects with Del Castillo and her Cholawood team.
“It’s an ideal time for Latina-led content; we need more projects told from a woman’s point of view,” said Del Castillo of her company’s mandate to produce more premium content with strong female and Latino characters. The first-look deal could encompass scripted and unscripted television, feature films and documentaries.
Founded by Del Castillo and her partners, entertainment industry exec Carmen Cervantes and journalist Jessica Maldonado, Cholawood will be based out of Endemol Shine’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Del Castillo will both produce and star in shows that will be jointly developed between Cholawood and Endemol. Flavio Morales, Endemol Shine Latino’s Los Angeles-based executive VP of U.S. Initiatives, will oversee the projects with Del Castillo and her Cholawood team.
“It’s an ideal time for Latina-led content; we need more projects told from a woman’s point of view,” said Del Castillo of her company’s mandate to produce more premium content with strong female and Latino characters. The first-look deal could encompass scripted and unscripted television, feature films and documentaries.
- 9/18/2019
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Endemol Shine Boomdog, a division of Endemol Shine North America, is teaming with improv and sketch comedy theatre Upright Citizens Brigade to create the next wave of Spanish comedy talent both in front of and behind the camera.
Endemol Shine Boomdog and Ucb will jointly launch the first-ever Spanish language comedy boot camp to cultivate both writers and performers to participate in an untitled sketch comedy show.
Under the partnership, Upright Citizens Brigade’s existing bilingual talent will serve as instructors for the boot camp, while Endemol Shine Boomdog will recruit new up-and-coming talent to populate the program that will be housed at its studios in Mexico City, Mexico.
“This unique partnership with Upright Citizens Brigade is truly exciting for all of us at Endemol Shine Boomdog,” says Alejandro Rincon, CEO, Endemol Shine Boomdog. “We are looking to identify and help launch the careers of the next wave of Spanish...
Endemol Shine Boomdog and Ucb will jointly launch the first-ever Spanish language comedy boot camp to cultivate both writers and performers to participate in an untitled sketch comedy show.
Under the partnership, Upright Citizens Brigade’s existing bilingual talent will serve as instructors for the boot camp, while Endemol Shine Boomdog will recruit new up-and-coming talent to populate the program that will be housed at its studios in Mexico City, Mexico.
“This unique partnership with Upright Citizens Brigade is truly exciting for all of us at Endemol Shine Boomdog,” says Alejandro Rincon, CEO, Endemol Shine Boomdog. “We are looking to identify and help launch the careers of the next wave of Spanish...
- 6/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal’s “Judge Jerry” has set its production team and reached 90% clearance across the U.S. for its fall launch. The court show hosted by longtime talk show host Jerry Springer will be exec produced by Kerry Shannon, previously a producer on “Jerry Springer Show.” Leah Ponce and Joe Scott, alums of “Judge Judy” and other court shows, are on board as co-exec producers. “The combination of Jerry’s proven experience in broadcast television and his legal mind will make ‘Judge Jerry’ like no other courtroom show on TV,” Shannon said. New stations lined up for the gaveler include Tribune’s Wpix-TV New York and Wphl-tv Philadelphia.
Leo Zimbron and Monica Vargas, founders of Trz Comunicacion (Trz), home of Traziende Films, have tapped Juan Manuel Borbolla as CEO. A former Managing Director for Warner Bros. Pictures Mexico and most recently, CEO of Tpl Digital Content, Borbolla will be creating...
Leo Zimbron and Monica Vargas, founders of Trz Comunicacion (Trz), home of Traziende Films, have tapped Juan Manuel Borbolla as CEO. A former Managing Director for Warner Bros. Pictures Mexico and most recently, CEO of Tpl Digital Content, Borbolla will be creating...
- 1/23/2019
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Mexico City-based Endemol Shine Boomdog has tapped veteran TV exec/showrunner Jose Lascurain for the position of production VP (unscripted) in its continued bid to ramp up production for the U.S. Hispanic and Mexican markets.
Twice nominated for an International Emmy, Lascurain most recently served as senior executive producer of current programming and specials at Univision Communications.
Lascurain also previously held production roles at Televisa, Blindspot Pictures, El Mall, Mediamates and Endemol Mexico. Aside from holding a Bs degree in Communications from the University of Valley of Mexico, he is a certified coach for the Road Runners Club of America.
Joining Endemol Shine Boomdog marks a return to the content company for Lascurain, who served as director, production and development for Endemol Shine Latino from 2012-2014. During that period, he was an executive producer on several Endemol Shine Latino series, including “My Name Is” and “Mira Quien Baila.”
Endemol Shine Latino,...
Twice nominated for an International Emmy, Lascurain most recently served as senior executive producer of current programming and specials at Univision Communications.
Lascurain also previously held production roles at Televisa, Blindspot Pictures, El Mall, Mediamates and Endemol Mexico. Aside from holding a Bs degree in Communications from the University of Valley of Mexico, he is a certified coach for the Road Runners Club of America.
Joining Endemol Shine Boomdog marks a return to the content company for Lascurain, who served as director, production and development for Endemol Shine Latino from 2012-2014. During that period, he was an executive producer on several Endemol Shine Latino series, including “My Name Is” and “Mira Quien Baila.”
Endemol Shine Latino,...
- 12/3/2018
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
As chairman, Endemol Shine Americas and CEO, Endemol Shine North America, Cris Abrego oversees both the North American and Latin American divisions of Endemol Shine Group. Since he added oversight to the company’s Latin American biz in January 2016, Abrego has sought to streamline operations by optimizing Endemol’s production hubs in Mexico and Brazil. Endemol Shine’s newest studio, Mexico City-based Endemol Shine Boomdog, which recently tapped seasoned Mexican producer Leo Zimbron to head its new scripted programming unit, produces original content for both the U.S. Hispanic and Mexican markets. Endemol Shine Brazil also launched a new scripted and documentary unit. Born in Los Angeles of Mexican parents, Abrego is among the highest-ranking Latinos in the biz.
Abrego oversees all of Endemol Shine North America’s programming, including hits such as “Big Brother” (CBS), “MasterChef” (Fox), “Fear Factor” (MTV), “MasterChef Latino” (Telemundo), “Mira Quién Baila” (Univision) and the...
Abrego oversees all of Endemol Shine North America’s programming, including hits such as “Big Brother” (CBS), “MasterChef” (Fox), “Fear Factor” (MTV), “MasterChef Latino” (Telemundo), “Mira Quién Baila” (Univision) and the...
- 10/17/2018
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s roundup, the Paley Center for Media announced its PaleyFest Fall TV Preview lineup, and Hulu launched a teaser for “The First.”
Casting
Former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and General Colin Powell will guest star in the Season 5 premiere of CBS‘s “Madam Secretary,” which airs Oct. 7. The political figures will join regular cast members Tea Leoni, Tim Daly, and Sara Ramirez for the episode, which sees Leoni’s title character asking the past secretaries for advice.
Dates
The Paley Center for Media will host its 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sept. 6 through Sept. 16 in Beverly Hills. Screenings and panels with casts and creatives from upcoming fall programming will kick off on the 6th with Netflix’s “Atypical” and “BoJack Horseman” and be followed by Hulu’s “I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman” and “Castle Rock” on Sept. 7; ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright” and “The Rookie,...
Casting
Former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and General Colin Powell will guest star in the Season 5 premiere of CBS‘s “Madam Secretary,” which airs Oct. 7. The political figures will join regular cast members Tea Leoni, Tim Daly, and Sara Ramirez for the episode, which sees Leoni’s title character asking the past secretaries for advice.
Dates
The Paley Center for Media will host its 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sept. 6 through Sept. 16 in Beverly Hills. Screenings and panels with casts and creatives from upcoming fall programming will kick off on the 6th with Netflix’s “Atypical” and “BoJack Horseman” and be followed by Hulu’s “I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman” and “Castle Rock” on Sept. 7; ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright” and “The Rookie,...
- 7/24/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
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