"Having a little pot makes you a criminal?" No, no it doesn't. An official promo trailer is available for an indie film titled Grassland, the first feature film made by two up-and-coming filmmakers Sam Friedman and William Bermudez based in LA. This recently premiered at the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival a few weeks ago. The film, which is executive produced by Common, explores the failures of the criminal justice system through a different Pov, and is a riveting social justice thriller highlighting the perils of marijuana incarceration. The story follows a single Latina mother, starring Mía Maestro, whose illegal marijuana business is put at risk when her young son Leo, portrayed by Ravi Cabot-Conyers (from Encanto), befriends their new neighbors who move in downstairs—a white boy played by Sean Convery and his police officer grandfather. It also stars Quincy Isaiah, Jeff Kober, and Rachel Ticotin. I'm glad...
- 6/24/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: The Latino Film Institute has set its lineup for the 23rd Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, which will take place from May 29th through June 2nd at the Tcl Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.
Laliff will open with the critically acclaimed In the Summers, directed by Alessandra Lacorazza and starring René Pérez Joglar a.k.a Residente in his feature film debut, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel and Leslie Grace. Accolades include the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the U.S. Dramatic Directing Award for Lacorazza at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film tells the story of Violeta and Eva who, every summer, visit their loving but reckless father Vicente, who tries to atone for the past by creating a world of wonder for them to experience. But old wounds do not heal easily and despite the fun facade, Vicente’s battle with addiction gradually erodes the magic,...
Laliff will open with the critically acclaimed In the Summers, directed by Alessandra Lacorazza and starring René Pérez Joglar a.k.a Residente in his feature film debut, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel and Leslie Grace. Accolades include the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the U.S. Dramatic Directing Award for Lacorazza at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film tells the story of Violeta and Eva who, every summer, visit their loving but reckless father Vicente, who tries to atone for the past by creating a world of wonder for them to experience. But old wounds do not heal easily and despite the fun facade, Vicente’s battle with addiction gradually erodes the magic,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
After nabbing a lead role in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” Ravi Cabot-Conyers has joined the cast of “Beneath the Grass,” a drama about the criminal justice system and marijuana incarceration rates.
Cabot-Conyers joins Mía Maestro, Quincy Isaiah and Jeff Kober in the film, which begins production next month in New Jersey, directed by Will Bermudez and Sam Friedman. Paradigm is representing worldwide sales for the title, which launched at the Cannes Film Festival.
“Beneath the Grass” is set in 2008 and explores both the economic recession and the inequities of incarceration rates of the era. The film follows Leo, an inquisitive and sensitive Latino boy (Cabot-Conyers) who puts his single mother’s (Maestro) illegal marijuana business at risk when he befriends the new neighbors, a young white boy and his police officer grandfather (Kober).
The film’s official synopsis explains that “Leo finds himself yearning for human connection while struggling with...
Cabot-Conyers joins Mía Maestro, Quincy Isaiah and Jeff Kober in the film, which begins production next month in New Jersey, directed by Will Bermudez and Sam Friedman. Paradigm is representing worldwide sales for the title, which launched at the Cannes Film Festival.
“Beneath the Grass” is set in 2008 and explores both the economic recession and the inequities of incarceration rates of the era. The film follows Leo, an inquisitive and sensitive Latino boy (Cabot-Conyers) who puts his single mother’s (Maestro) illegal marijuana business at risk when he befriends the new neighbors, a young white boy and his police officer grandfather (Kober).
The film’s official synopsis explains that “Leo finds himself yearning for human connection while struggling with...
- 5/31/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
As Sanctuary, Zachary Wigon’s twisted tale of a dominatrix and her wealthy client, opens in NY and LA, David Lancaster of producer Rumble Films recalls a speedy 18-day shoot on a custom-made set in Brownsville, Brooklyn in late summer of 2021. It was Covid, so not the easiest time for indie financing.
It world premiered in Toronto, Neon picked it up. Rumble is pretty prolific with projects including Whiplash, Night Crawler, Eye In The Sky, Drive and Donnybrook. It lost one project to a lack of pandemic insurance and more recently saw another fall away since it wouldn’t have been finished shooting by the end of June – when actor and director contracts expires and they could potentially be on strike alongside writers. “It’s a tricky world,” he said.
He’s in Cannes with eOne horror thriller Visitation by Nicolas Pesce starring Olivie Cooke and Isla Johnston that finished...
It world premiered in Toronto, Neon picked it up. Rumble is pretty prolific with projects including Whiplash, Night Crawler, Eye In The Sky, Drive and Donnybrook. It lost one project to a lack of pandemic insurance and more recently saw another fall away since it wouldn’t have been finished shooting by the end of June – when actor and director contracts expires and they could potentially be on strike alongside writers. “It’s a tricky world,” he said.
He’s in Cannes with eOne horror thriller Visitation by Nicolas Pesce starring Olivie Cooke and Isla Johnston that finished...
- 5/19/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Francisca Alegría’s The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future is an object lesson in what can result when a work of art subordinates itself to a message. And in this case, that the message of ecological redemption feels too little too late makes the film’s failure to give it resonance all the more frustrating. Between its half-realized characters, unresolved plotlines, and perfunctory stab at magical realism, it’s hard to take this story as seriously as it takes itself.
Set in present-day rural Chile, the film opens with Magdalena (Mía Maestro) washing up on the banks of a river alongside the bodies of countless fish. The woman, it turns out, drowned decades earlier after driving her motorcycle into the water. Having aged not a day since the accident—or was it suicide?—she wanders into the village where she used to live. And it’s there that Magdalena’s former husband,...
Set in present-day rural Chile, the film opens with Magdalena (Mía Maestro) washing up on the banks of a river alongside the bodies of countless fish. The woman, it turns out, drowned decades earlier after driving her motorcycle into the water. Having aged not a day since the accident—or was it suicide?—she wanders into the village where she used to live. And it’s there that Magdalena’s former husband,...
- 5/15/2023
- by William Repass
- Slant Magazine
“I always imagined this moment.” Amidst the bodies of dead fish succumbing to pollution caused by deadly chemicals from a nearby factory rises Magdalena. Magdalena (Mía Maestro), long-deceased, brings with her not only the shock of resurrection, but old wounds and a litany of family secrets, setting the stage for “The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future,” the feature-length debut from young Chilean director Francisca Alegría.
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- 5/12/2023
- by Rosa Martinez
- The Playlist
“Beneath the Grass,” a drama about the criminal justice system and marijuana incarceration rates, will hit the market at the Cannes Film Festival next week.
Mía Maestro, Quincy Isaiah and Jeff Kober will lead the film, which begins production next month in New Jersey. Paradigm is representing worldwide sales for the film.
“Beneath the Grass” is set in 2008, capturing both the economic recession and the “Yes We Can” summer, and follows a single Latina mother whose illegal marijuana business is jeopardized when her young son befriends the new neighbors, a young white boy and his police officer grandfather.
According to production research, in 2008, Latino people were four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white people, while Black people were seven times more likely. Despite marijuana legalization in several states in the years since, the research explains, arrest rates have risen with racial disparities still prevalent.
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Mía Maestro, Quincy Isaiah and Jeff Kober will lead the film, which begins production next month in New Jersey. Paradigm is representing worldwide sales for the film.
“Beneath the Grass” is set in 2008, capturing both the economic recession and the “Yes We Can” summer, and follows a single Latina mother whose illegal marijuana business is jeopardized when her young son befriends the new neighbors, a young white boy and his police officer grandfather.
According to production research, in 2008, Latino people were four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white people, while Black people were seven times more likely. Despite marijuana legalization in several states in the years since, the research explains, arrest rates have risen with racial disparities still prevalent.
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- 5/11/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Those who fit easily into their environment often go unnoticed. The speckled fish swimming along the course of the river are well camouflaged against its stony bottom. We notice them only because of their movement and their song. It’s a song about love for the river, which has always sheltered them, but also about their fear that there is something unfamiliar in the water, some harbinger of death. This, it will emerge, is a toxic chemical, run-off from nearby industry which poisons their water, so that they wash up along the shore in large numbers. As the environment and its inhabitants cease to fit together, everything goes awry.
This is when Magdalena (Mía Maestro) emerges from the water, still wearing her motorcycle helmet and leathers, gasping for breath. Though we might t first think that she has escaped a fresh accident, we soon learn that she went into the water,...
This is when Magdalena (Mía Maestro) emerges from the water, still wearing her motorcycle helmet and leathers, gasping for breath. Though we might t first think that she has escaped a fresh accident, we soon learn that she went into the water,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Chilean director Francisca Alegría weaves together singing cows and family trauma in this thoughtful magical realist fable with an environmental message
First-time Chilean director Francisca Alegría turns up the arthouse dial past eleven right from the name of her debut feature. The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future is a conspicuously poetic title that gives every impression that we’re in for a hardcore cine-patience tester. I have to admit that it made my heart sink. But while, yes, Tcwssf is a dreamy magical realist fable with an environmental message, Alegría weaves into her tale an emotionally satisfying, gripping family drama, with singing cows – and fish too.
It begins with the fish, dying by the shoal-load on the banks of a river, poisoned by pollution from a nearby factory. As the fish die, a woman gasps to the surface of the water. This is Magdalena (Mía Maestro), who drowned herself decades ago.
First-time Chilean director Francisca Alegría turns up the arthouse dial past eleven right from the name of her debut feature. The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future is a conspicuously poetic title that gives every impression that we’re in for a hardcore cine-patience tester. I have to admit that it made my heart sink. But while, yes, Tcwssf is a dreamy magical realist fable with an environmental message, Alegría weaves into her tale an emotionally satisfying, gripping family drama, with singing cows – and fish too.
It begins with the fish, dying by the shoal-load on the banks of a river, poisoned by pollution from a nearby factory. As the fish die, a woman gasps to the surface of the water. This is Magdalena (Mía Maestro), who drowned herself decades ago.
- 3/20/2023
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
"There will always be things we can't explain." Kino Lorber has unveiled an official US trailer for a Chilean film with the exquisite title The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future. What a name for a film! This initially premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival last year, before stopping by numerous other film festivals throughout 2022. It's set for a small theatrical release in the US starting this May. It's one of these very artsy cinematic creations that is indescribable, but we'll try anyway. Cecilia travels to her father's farm after he has a heart attack. Back in her childhood home, Cecilia is met by her long-deceased mother whose presence brings to life a painful past chorused by the natural world surrounding them. "A lyrical rumination on family, nature, renewal, and resurrection, The Cow Who Sang A Song Into The Future is an ambitious proposal for acceptance and healing,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of the most striking directorial debuts to come out Sundance Film Festival last year, Francisca Alegría’s gorgeously haunting The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future takes a mysterious journey of magical realism through Chile. Revisiting themes from her short And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow’s Eye, the film centers on the long-deceased Magdalena (Mia Maestro), who appears from the water, bringing with her old wounds and a wave of family secrets. Her daughter Cecilia (Leonor Varela) returns home to the family’s dairy farm with her own children, as they reconcile this strange occurrence in a bid for healing. Ahead of a release beginning on May 19 in New York City, we’re pleased to exclusively debut the U.S. trailer from Kino Lorber.
Michael Frank said in his review, “Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegria’s The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future...
Michael Frank said in his review, “Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegria’s The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future...
- 3/2/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
After watching the trailer for Apple TV+’s Extrapolations it’s obvious that Timothée Chalamet has a legitimate grievance. (Watch his Apple TV+ “Call Me” ad on YouTube.) Apple TV+ has attracted pretty much every big-name actor yet Chalamet still hasn’t received an invitation. Just in Extrapolations alone, they’ve got Meryl Streep, Edward Norton, Diane Lane, Tobey Maguire, Forest Whitaker, and dozens more. What gives, Apple TV+?
The cast of the eight-episode limited series also includes Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Daveed Diggs, Yara Shahidi, Matthew Rhys, Gemma Chan, David Schwimmer, Keri Russell, Adarsh Gourav, Indira Varma, and Marion Cotillard. Plus, Heather Graham, Tahar Rahim, Neska Rose, Judd Hirsch, Cherry Jones, Michael Gandolfini, Hari Nef, Eiza González, Ben Harper, Murray Bartlett, and MaameYaa Boafo star.
Extrapolations will premiere on March 17, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. Additional episodes will arrive on Fridays leading up to the April 21st finale.
The cast of the eight-episode limited series also includes Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Daveed Diggs, Yara Shahidi, Matthew Rhys, Gemma Chan, David Schwimmer, Keri Russell, Adarsh Gourav, Indira Varma, and Marion Cotillard. Plus, Heather Graham, Tahar Rahim, Neska Rose, Judd Hirsch, Cherry Jones, Michael Gandolfini, Hari Nef, Eiza González, Ben Harper, Murray Bartlett, and MaameYaa Boafo star.
Extrapolations will premiere on March 17, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. Additional episodes will arrive on Fridays leading up to the April 21st finale.
- 2/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
James Franco’s casting as Fidel Castro in the upcoming period piece “Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde” has caused major backlash, but the Oscar nominee has one important supporter: Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernández.
“James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma,” Fernández told Deadline of the “This Is the End” star portraying her Communist leader father.
“The project is almost entirely Latino, both in front and behind the camera,” Fernández added, citing Franco’s Portuguese heritage. “I find the selection of the cast amazing. The filmmakers worked a lot and I can’t be more grateful to them for their overall inclusive selection.”
For “Alina of Cuba,” Fernández will be played by Ana Villafañe, with Mía Maestro starring as Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the socialite whom Castro had an affair with, resulting in the birth of Fernández.
The film, directed by Miguel Bardem...
“James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma,” Fernández told Deadline of the “This Is the End” star portraying her Communist leader father.
“The project is almost entirely Latino, both in front and behind the camera,” Fernández added, citing Franco’s Portuguese heritage. “I find the selection of the cast amazing. The filmmakers worked a lot and I can’t be more grateful to them for their overall inclusive selection.”
For “Alina of Cuba,” Fernández will be played by Ana Villafañe, with Mía Maestro starring as Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the socialite whom Castro had an affair with, resulting in the birth of Fernández.
The film, directed by Miguel Bardem...
- 8/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Fidel Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernández, has emphasized to Deadline her endorsement of James Franco playing her Cuban leader revolutionary father in the upcoming independent feature, Alina of Cuba.
She is also proud that “the project is almost entirely Latino, both in front and behind the camera.”
“James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma,” said Fernández about the 127 Hours Oscar nominated actor of Portuguese heritage.
Fernández will be played in Alina of Cuba by Ana Villafañe.
Deadline told you first that Franco would play Castro, Villafañe as Fernández and Mía Maestro as her mother Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban-born socialite who El Comandante has a passionate love affair with. The movie which is directed by Miguel Bardem and scripted by Oscar-nominated scribe Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, follows the true story of Cuban exile-turned-social advocate Fernandez,...
She is also proud that “the project is almost entirely Latino, both in front and behind the camera.”
“James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma,” said Fernández about the 127 Hours Oscar nominated actor of Portuguese heritage.
Fernández will be played in Alina of Cuba by Ana Villafañe.
Deadline told you first that Franco would play Castro, Villafañe as Fernández and Mía Maestro as her mother Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban-born socialite who El Comandante has a passionate love affair with. The movie which is directed by Miguel Bardem and scripted by Oscar-nominated scribe Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, follows the true story of Cuban exile-turned-social advocate Fernandez,...
- 8/7/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After expressing his outrage over James Franco being cast as Fidel Castro in the independent feature drama Alina of Cuba, Primetime Emmy winner John Leguizamo has expounded on his stance regarding Hollywood casting non-Latinos in Latino roles. Specifically, in an Instagram post earlier today, he says “Alright, look, I got no problems with James Franco, yo, Ok?” while explaining, “I grew up in a era where Latin people couldn’t play Latin people on film.”
Also earlier today, Alina of Cuba producer John Martinez O’Felan released a statement defending the casting of Franco who is of Latin-Portuguese heritage and responding to Leguizamo’s initial protest, saying “I want to point out that his odd comments, if you base them on genealogy, are a blind attack and lack any factual substance.”
Deadline first told you about Franco playing El Comandante in the Miguel Bardem directed Alina of Cuba from Oscar-nominated scribe...
Also earlier today, Alina of Cuba producer John Martinez O’Felan released a statement defending the casting of Franco who is of Latin-Portuguese heritage and responding to Leguizamo’s initial protest, saying “I want to point out that his odd comments, if you base them on genealogy, are a blind attack and lack any factual substance.”
Deadline first told you about Franco playing El Comandante in the Miguel Bardem directed Alina of Cuba from Oscar-nominated scribe...
- 8/7/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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Following criticisms by John Leguizamo of James Franco’s casting as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film Alina of Cuba, producer John Martinez O’Felan has responded, calling the comments “culturally uneducated.”
Set to be directed by Miguel Bardem and based on a script written by Jose Rivera and Nilo Cruz, Franco stars opposite Mía Maestro, who portrays Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, a Cuban-born socialite with whom Castro becomes romantically entwined. The film is based on the true-life story of Alina Fernandez — played by Ana Villafañe — a Cuban exile turned social advocate who learns at age 10 that she is Castro’s daughter.
Leguizamo, a Colombian American actor who wrote and performed the Broadway production Latin History for Morons, took to Instagram on Friday to slam the decision to cast Franco, questioning why Hollywood is “excluding” the Latinx community and notes that a film...
Following criticisms by John Leguizamo of James Franco’s casting as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film Alina of Cuba, producer John Martinez O’Felan has responded, calling the comments “culturally uneducated.”
Set to be directed by Miguel Bardem and based on a script written by Jose Rivera and Nilo Cruz, Franco stars opposite Mía Maestro, who portrays Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, a Cuban-born socialite with whom Castro becomes romantically entwined. The film is based on the true-life story of Alina Fernandez — played by Ana Villafañe — a Cuban exile turned social advocate who learns at age 10 that she is Castro’s daughter.
Leguizamo, a Colombian American actor who wrote and performed the Broadway production Latin History for Morons, took to Instagram on Friday to slam the decision to cast Franco, questioning why Hollywood is “excluding” the Latinx community and notes that a film...
- 8/6/2022
- by Lexy Perez and Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Leguizamo thinks the casting of James Franco as Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro is no bueno.
That’s “no good,” for those of you who aren’t Latino. Like Franco.
Deadline exclusively broke the news earlier this week that Franco, 44, will be playing Castro in the indie film Alina of Cuba. That spawned an Instagram eruption today from Lequizamo, who ranted against having a non-Latino actor in the role.
“How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement which would b wrong!”
He added, “I don’t got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!”
His comments struck a nerve, drawing 10,000 likes, including new The View cohost Ana Navarro, who said she would join a boycott of the film.
“I...
That’s “no good,” for those of you who aren’t Latino. Like Franco.
Deadline exclusively broke the news earlier this week that Franco, 44, will be playing Castro in the indie film Alina of Cuba. That spawned an Instagram eruption today from Lequizamo, who ranted against having a non-Latino actor in the role.
“How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement which would b wrong!”
He added, “I don’t got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!”
His comments struck a nerve, drawing 10,000 likes, including new The View cohost Ana Navarro, who said she would join a boycott of the film.
“I...
- 8/6/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
John Leguizamo took to Instagram to speak out against the recent casting of James Franco as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming independent film, “Alina of Cuba.” Variety confirmed Franco’s casting on Aug. 4. “Alina of Cuba” is directed by Miguel Bardem, based on a script written by Jose Rivera and Nilo Cruz.
“How is this still going on?” Leguizamo asked his Instagram followers about Franco being cast as the Cuban historical figure. “How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement, which would be wrong! I don’t got a [problem] with Franco but he ain’t Latino!”
“Alina of Cuba” is slated to begin production on Aug. 15, with the crew shooting in Colombia. Franco will star opposite Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter.
“How is this still going on?” Leguizamo asked his Instagram followers about Franco being cast as the Cuban historical figure. “How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement, which would be wrong! I don’t got a [problem] with Franco but he ain’t Latino!”
“Alina of Cuba” is slated to begin production on Aug. 15, with the crew shooting in Colombia. Franco will star opposite Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter.
- 8/5/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
James Franco has landed the role of Fidel Castro in “Alina of Cuba,” an independent film about the Cuban revolutionary’s daughter, Alina Fernandez.
The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.
Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy. As previously announced, Mía Maestro will play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban socialite whose affair with Castro resulted in the birth of their daughter.
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Fernandez, who learned of her father’s identity at age 10, eventually became one of his most outspoken critics.
The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.
Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy. As previously announced, Mía Maestro will play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban socialite whose affair with Castro resulted in the birth of their daughter.
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Fernandez, who learned of her father’s identity at age 10, eventually became one of his most outspoken critics.
- 8/4/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
James Franco has been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film “Alina of Cuba,” Variety has confirmed.
Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993. Franco’s casting was supported by the real life Fernandez, who is serving the production as an on-set creative and biographical consultant.
Franco’s casting comes less than a month after the announcement that the actor will appear in the post-war drama “Me, You” from British director Billie August. The films represent a return for Franco...
Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993. Franco’s casting was supported by the real life Fernandez, who is serving the production as an on-set creative and biographical consultant.
Franco’s casting comes less than a month after the announcement that the actor will appear in the post-war drama “Me, You” from British director Billie August. The films represent a return for Franco...
- 8/4/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar nominee and 2x Golden Globe winner James Franco will play Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Miguel Bardem’s Aline of Cuba with Imagen Award winner Mía Maestro set to play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban-born socialite he has a passionate love affair with.
They join previously announced actress Ana Villafañe who is portraying Alina Fernandez aka Castro’s Daughter. The screenplay from Oscar-nominated scribe Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, follows the true-life story of Cuban exile turned social advocate, Fernandez, whose birth was the result of the tryst between Revuelta and Castro. Revuelta sacrificed her and her physician husband’s personal belongings and finances to help fund the start of the communist revolution. Fernandez learned that she was Fidel Castro’s daughter at the age of 10 when after years of secret visits to her home, her mother finally revealed that “El Comandante” was her biological father.
They join previously announced actress Ana Villafañe who is portraying Alina Fernandez aka Castro’s Daughter. The screenplay from Oscar-nominated scribe Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, follows the true-life story of Cuban exile turned social advocate, Fernandez, whose birth was the result of the tryst between Revuelta and Castro. Revuelta sacrificed her and her physician husband’s personal belongings and finances to help fund the start of the communist revolution. Fernandez learned that she was Fidel Castro’s daughter at the age of 10 when after years of secret visits to her home, her mother finally revealed that “El Comandante” was her biological father.
- 8/4/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Kino Lorber releases the film in theaters on Friday, May 19.
“The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future” uses magical realism to blend the story of a family deeply scarred by a suicide decades ago, and a fable of Mother Nature crying out for help. Thankfully, Francisca Alegría’s feature debut manages to be hauntingly moving and hopeful instead of angry and pessimistic, like Adam McKay’s recent doomsday satire “Don’t Look Up.”
The fish are dying from pollution, the bees are disappearing, and the milking cows are not far behind, not unlike the beginning of Douglas Adam’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” And like the 2005 adaptation of the book, the lamentations of the animals is presented in song form, with the fish and cows singing woes of death and despair, begging for their...
“The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future” uses magical realism to blend the story of a family deeply scarred by a suicide decades ago, and a fable of Mother Nature crying out for help. Thankfully, Francisca Alegría’s feature debut manages to be hauntingly moving and hopeful instead of angry and pessimistic, like Adam McKay’s recent doomsday satire “Don’t Look Up.”
The fish are dying from pollution, the bees are disappearing, and the milking cows are not far behind, not unlike the beginning of Douglas Adam’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” And like the 2005 adaptation of the book, the lamentations of the animals is presented in song form, with the fish and cows singing woes of death and despair, begging for their...
- 1/28/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Indiewire
Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegria’s The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future opens on pensive shots of the river and its inhabitants, most of whom are dead. As the dying and already passed fish sing a song of sadness, a woman, motorcycle helmet in tow, rises from the water. She walks aimlessly, hopping on a local bus and appearing outside a story, scaring her ex-husband into enough anxiety to land him in the hospital. The next 90 minutes of Alegria’s meditative drama exist largely in silence or one-sided conversation––people confronting their past like a monster that grows with each passing day.
It follows a straightforward structure: the woman who supposedly committed suicide decades early, Magdalena (Mía Maestro), revisits the members of her family one-by-one, appearing like a waking ghost, a mirror allowing them to reckon with whatever might be on their minds. Without speaking, Magdalena inhabits her family’s property,...
It follows a straightforward structure: the woman who supposedly committed suicide decades early, Magdalena (Mía Maestro), revisits the members of her family one-by-one, appearing like a waking ghost, a mirror allowing them to reckon with whatever might be on their minds. Without speaking, Magdalena inhabits her family’s property,...
- 1/28/2022
- by Michael Frank
- The Film Stage
Most discussions about movies that examine time and space are reserved for those doing it on a grand scale–2001: A Space Odyssey or Interstellar, films known more for their visual exploration of these ideas. Lucio Castro’s feature debut End of the Century, following lovers Ocho (Juan Barberini) and Javi (Ramone Pujol) over twenty years, shows the nimble yet affecting inventiveness at which these ideas can be explored. Time shifts at a moment’s notice without much in the way of visual cues. We know time changed by Ocho’s reaction and quick adaptation to every new scenario. He is the connective tissue between hook up, forgotten rendezvous, and childbirth. These are tactical moments in the course of a twenty-year relationship so clearly delineated the actors don’t need make-up to show the passage of time.
We spoke with director Lucio Castro during Outfest in Los Angeles to discuss...
We spoke with director Lucio Castro during Outfest in Los Angeles to discuss...
- 8/27/2019
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Evocative purple skies bear witness to a tantalizing and determining fling in Lucio Castro’s structurally audacious debut “End of the Century,” the gay equivalent of Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy, distilled into a single film that’s constructed of buoyant encounters separated by two decades, conversational walks through a European city, and the illusion of a married-with-children future.
“Kiss!” yells Ocho (Juan Barberini), an Argentine poet visiting Barcelona in 2019, from a balcony in reference to a T-shirt that Javi (Ramón Pujol), an ex-local now residing in Berlin who is in town to see family, wears as he walks by Ocho’s Airbnb-rented apartment. It’s the first word of dialogue spoken following a day of mute courting that culminates in intense intercourse. The garment itself is later unmasked as a keepsake charged with relevance beyond being trite rock-group merchandise.
Instinctually animalistic, the impromptu sexual rendezvous acts as Castro...
“Kiss!” yells Ocho (Juan Barberini), an Argentine poet visiting Barcelona in 2019, from a balcony in reference to a T-shirt that Javi (Ramón Pujol), an ex-local now residing in Berlin who is in town to see family, wears as he walks by Ocho’s Airbnb-rented apartment. It’s the first word of dialogue spoken following a day of mute courting that culminates in intense intercourse. The garment itself is later unmasked as a keepsake charged with relevance beyond being trite rock-group merchandise.
Instinctually animalistic, the impromptu sexual rendezvous acts as Castro...
- 8/15/2019
- by Carlos Aguilar
- The Wrap
"Have you ever had a long-term relationship?" The Cinema Guild has debuted an official Us trailer for an indie drama titled End of the Century, made by Argentinian filmmaker Lucio Castro. This first premiered at the New Directors / New Films festival in NYC earlier this year, where they highlight the first films from some of the finest up-and-coming filmmakers. End of the Century is about an Argentinian man from New York and a Spanish man from Berlin who meet in Barcelona and, after spending a day together, they realize that they have already met twenty years ago. It's described as a film that turns "a love story into a cosmic voyage." Starring Juan Barberini and Ramon Pujol, with Mía Maestro. This looks like an exceptional debut, an exhilarating and gripping film about romance and relationships and life itself. That title card at the end is gorgeous, too. I will definitely...
- 7/17/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of the most heartfelt, intimately ambitious directorial debuts I’ve seen this year is Lucio Castro’s End of the Century, which made its world premiere at New Directors/New Films earlier this year. Also awarded Best Argentine Film Award at Bafici and Best First Feature Award at San Francisco’s Lgbtq, the film was picked up by Cinema Guild and will arrive in theaters starting next month. Today, we’re pleased to exclusively debut the beautiful first trailer.
Starring Juan Barberini, Ramón Pujol, and Mía Maestro, the film follows a seemingly random connection between two men that is then revealed to have a deeper meaning. With touches of the Before trilogy in both the way it plays with time as well as provide an intimate lens on a relationship, it’s essential viewing.
Jason Ooi said in our review, “Each layer added to the story—a second act...
Starring Juan Barberini, Ramón Pujol, and Mía Maestro, the film follows a seemingly random connection between two men that is then revealed to have a deeper meaning. With touches of the Before trilogy in both the way it plays with time as well as provide an intimate lens on a relationship, it’s essential viewing.
Jason Ooi said in our review, “Each layer added to the story—a second act...
- 7/17/2019
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Our stuff was so entangled, that I ended up not knowing what was mine and what was his." The first official trailer has arrived for an indie drama titled End of the Century, made by Argentinian filmmaker Lucio Castro. This is premiering at the prestigious New Directors / New Films festival in NYC later this month, where they highlight the first films from some of the finest up-and-coming filmmakers. End of the Century is about an Argentinian man from New York and a Spanish man from Berlin who meet in Barcelona and, after spending a day together, they realize that they have already met twenty years ago. Described as a film that turns "a love story into a cosmic voyage." Starring Juan Barberini and Ramon Pujol, with Mía Maestro. This looks like a compelling, thought-provoking film marking the debut of a talented filmmaker. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Lucio Castro's End of the Century,...
- 3/25/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Tom Hanks, James Corden, Diane Sawyer, Heidi Klum, Melanie Griffith, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Sean Penn, Sophia Bush, Dermot Mulroney, Dita Von Teese, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Ron Burkle’s Historic Green Acres Estate for the eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles.
The event paid tribute to Academy Award-winning actress, Julia Roberts, in recognition of her profound commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS, as well as countless other humanitarian causes. The gala, presented by Harry Winston, M•A•C Viva Glam, and Amtd Group, raised over $2 million for amfAR’s life-saving research programs.
Cheyenne Jackson, Natasha Bedingfield, Victoria Justice, Busy Philipps, Julianne Nicholson, Ryan Murphy, Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe, Maria Cuomo Cole, Selita Ebanks, Bethenny Frankel, Ashley Greene, Connie Britton, Colton Haynes, Jeff Leatham, Patricia Bonaldi, Sistine Stallone, Daniel Levy, Viktor Luna, Mia Maestro, Angela Missoni, Ongina, and others were also in attendance.
The event paid tribute to Academy Award-winning actress, Julia Roberts, in recognition of her profound commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS, as well as countless other humanitarian causes. The gala, presented by Harry Winston, M•A•C Viva Glam, and Amtd Group, raised over $2 million for amfAR’s life-saving research programs.
Cheyenne Jackson, Natasha Bedingfield, Victoria Justice, Busy Philipps, Julianne Nicholson, Ryan Murphy, Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe, Maria Cuomo Cole, Selita Ebanks, Bethenny Frankel, Ashley Greene, Connie Britton, Colton Haynes, Jeff Leatham, Patricia Bonaldi, Sistine Stallone, Daniel Levy, Viktor Luna, Mia Maestro, Angela Missoni, Ongina, and others were also in attendance.
- 10/17/2017
- Look to the Stars
Network: FXEpisodes: 46 (hour)Seasons: FourTV show dates: July 13, 2014 -- September 17, 2017Series status: EndedPerformers include: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand, Mía Maestro, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Miguel Gomez, Natalie Brown, Jack Kesy, Sean Astin, and Robert Maillet.TV show description: A high concept thriller, this TV show follows Doctor Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City.When a plane lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport with the lights off and doors sealed, Eph and his team --including Nora Martinez and Jim Kent -- are called upon to investigate. Inside, they find 200 corpses and four survivors.Later, the bodies start disappearing from the morgues and the team soon realizes that it's a mysterious viral outbreak --...
- 9/19/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Have you heard of this game? Marvel Avengers Academy? It's like The Simpson's Tapped Out or Family Guy... something, something. They are those "build a city and watch the people do stuff" games. The same people who made those, made a game called Marvel Avengers Academy. It's like a High School Version of the Avengers and Marvel Properties. Is it cheesy? Yes. Is it freemium? Yes. Is it actual something I enjoy? Absolutely!
Now that I've outed myself as a player of this "waste of time" game, I've got news about their next event. The event revolves around the Multiverse, which has been explored quite a bit recently with the comics. An enemy has arrived from the future known as Maestro, the super-smart evil version of the Hulk. He's brought different versions of Marvel Characters to battle the students of Avengers University including Noir Thor, Future Cap, and Original Bucky.
Now that I've outed myself as a player of this "waste of time" game, I've got news about their next event. The event revolves around the Multiverse, which has been explored quite a bit recently with the comics. An enemy has arrived from the future known as Maestro, the super-smart evil version of the Hulk. He's brought different versions of Marvel Characters to battle the students of Avengers University including Noir Thor, Future Cap, and Original Bucky.
- 6/3/2017
- by Bryam Dayley
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: Iffr reveals lineup and jury for programme focused on emerging filmmakers.
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) (25 Jan – 5 Feb) has announced the full line-up of its Bright Future programme, including the titles that will compete for the Bright Future Award.
Scroll down for the full lineup
The competition for the Bright Future Award 2017 consists of sixteen debut films, including Chinese documentary Children Are Not Afraid of Death, Children Are Afraid of Ghosts by Rong Guang Rong and Caroline Leone’s melancholy Brazilian road movie Pela Janela. Also competing are Belgian title Inside the Distance and German feature Self-Criticism Of A Bourgeois Dog.
The jury for the award will be made up of Italian film producer Marta Donzelli (Le Quattro Volte); Marleen Slot, Netherlands producer for Viking Film (Neon Bull) and chair of Film Producers Netherlands (Fpn); and Jean-Pierre Rehm, director of the French film festival Fid Marseille.
Outside of this competition, Bright Future also presents...
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) (25 Jan – 5 Feb) has announced the full line-up of its Bright Future programme, including the titles that will compete for the Bright Future Award.
Scroll down for the full lineup
The competition for the Bright Future Award 2017 consists of sixteen debut films, including Chinese documentary Children Are Not Afraid of Death, Children Are Afraid of Ghosts by Rong Guang Rong and Caroline Leone’s melancholy Brazilian road movie Pela Janela. Also competing are Belgian title Inside the Distance and German feature Self-Criticism Of A Bourgeois Dog.
The jury for the award will be made up of Italian film producer Marta Donzelli (Le Quattro Volte); Marleen Slot, Netherlands producer for Viking Film (Neon Bull) and chair of Film Producers Netherlands (Fpn); and Jean-Pierre Rehm, director of the French film festival Fid Marseille.
Outside of this competition, Bright Future also presents...
- 1/4/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Two episodes were provided prior to broadcast.
FX’s The Strain has always straddled the line between new-age action-thriller and midnight-madness guts-and-gore – an unsurprising duality when one considers that macabre maestro Guillermo del Toro and gritty thriller novelist Chuck Hogan collaborated on the source material trilogy – but since early last season, it’s been rapidly giving itself over to the genre trappings of the latter, mostly to its benefit.
As the Master’s reign of terror continues spreading across New York and beyond, The Strain has proven unexpectedly engaging in its slow burn, letting the epidemic of infected strigoi take roost in real time, charting the downfall of civilization in a steady, intriguingly focused way that neither Walking Dead series quite managed.
But even if the story’s progression has unfolded at an established, almost too leisurely pace, the show’s aesthetic has shifted noticeably from bioterrorism-centric science-fiction to full-blooded horror,...
FX’s The Strain has always straddled the line between new-age action-thriller and midnight-madness guts-and-gore – an unsurprising duality when one considers that macabre maestro Guillermo del Toro and gritty thriller novelist Chuck Hogan collaborated on the source material trilogy – but since early last season, it’s been rapidly giving itself over to the genre trappings of the latter, mostly to its benefit.
As the Master’s reign of terror continues spreading across New York and beyond, The Strain has proven unexpectedly engaging in its slow burn, letting the epidemic of infected strigoi take roost in real time, charting the downfall of civilization in a steady, intriguingly focused way that neither Walking Dead series quite managed.
But even if the story’s progression has unfolded at an established, almost too leisurely pace, the show’s aesthetic has shifted noticeably from bioterrorism-centric science-fiction to full-blooded horror,...
- 8/28/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Before The Strain returns for a third season on FX, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the the second season on Blu-ray and DVD on August 23rd, and we’ve been provided with two Blu-ray copies of The Strain: The Complete Second Season to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers.
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Prize Details: (2) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of The Strain Season 2.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Strain Season 2 Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on August 24th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Press Release: The Hunt is on for the Master as The Strain Season 2 Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD Aug.
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Prize Details: (2) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of The Strain Season 2.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Strain Season 2 Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on August 24th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Press Release: The Hunt is on for the Master as The Strain Season 2 Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD Aug.
- 8/18/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Strain is gettin' funky. Ahead of the series' season three premiere, FX has released a music video featuring stars Kevin Durand and David Bradley.The supernatural drama takes place in a New York City overcome with a vampiric virus. The cast also includes Mía Maestro, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Ruta Gedmintas, Miguel Gomez, Richard Sammel, Jack Kesy, and Max Charles.Read More…...
- 7/23/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Before The Strain returns for a third season near summer’s end, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the complete second season on Blu-ray and DVD on August 23rd, giving viewers a little time to catch up on the eerie episodes before a new battle begins:
Press Release: The Hunt is on for the Master as The Strain Season 2 Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD Aug. 23
From acclaimed horror Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director/Writer Carlton Cuse along with Co-Creators/Executive Producers/Writers Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan
The Strain Season 2
The mysterious epidemic transforming the citizens of New York into horrifying creatures continues to rage during the second terrifying season of this acclaimed horror series. While doctors Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and Nora Martinez (Mia Maestro) race to create a biological weapon to destroy the creatures, Abraham Setrakian (David Bradley) relentlessly searches for an ancient book that may hold...
Press Release: The Hunt is on for the Master as The Strain Season 2 Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD Aug. 23
From acclaimed horror Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director/Writer Carlton Cuse along with Co-Creators/Executive Producers/Writers Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan
The Strain Season 2
The mysterious epidemic transforming the citizens of New York into horrifying creatures continues to rage during the second terrifying season of this acclaimed horror series. While doctors Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and Nora Martinez (Mia Maestro) race to create a biological weapon to destroy the creatures, Abraham Setrakian (David Bradley) relentlessly searches for an ancient book that may hold...
- 6/28/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
FX’s horror thriller series “The Strain” follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the New York City head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team, who are initially called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak that contains ancient, evil strains of vampirism. Soon, Ephraim and his team wage war against these vampires for the fate of humanity. The series also stars David Bradley (“Harry Potter”), Mía Maestro (“Frida”), Kevin Durand (“Smoking Aces”), Jonathan Hyde (“Titanic”), Richard Sammel (“Inglourious Basterds”), Sean Astin (“The Lord of the Rings”), Natalie Brown (“Sophie”), Miguel Gomez (“Louie”), and more. Watch a trailer for the series’ third season below as Ephraim and his team fight for survival to the tune of Marilyn Manson’s “Warship My Wreck.”
Read More: Review: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ Lacks Originality, But Brings ‘Game of Thrones’-Level Gore to FX
The series was co-created by director Guillermo del Toro,...
Read More: Review: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ Lacks Originality, But Brings ‘Game of Thrones’-Level Gore to FX
The series was co-created by director Guillermo del Toro,...
- 6/21/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
To help sift through the increasing number of new releases (independent or otherwise), the Weekly Film Guide is here! Below you’ll find basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week’s fresh offerings.
Starting this month, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list here, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for June 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, June 17. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
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Central Intelligence
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Ryan Hansen, Bobby Brown, Megan Park, Timothy John Smith
Synopsis: “After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
Starting this month, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list here, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for June 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, June 17. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
Wide
Central Intelligence
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Ryan Hansen, Bobby Brown, Megan Park, Timothy John Smith
Synopsis: “After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
- 6/16/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Having slowed its roll a bit since the uber-frenetic times of, say, Seasons 2 and 3, ABC’s Scandal wrapped the first half of Season 5 with an impressively buzzy hour in which Olivia’s termination of a pregnancy (that we didn’t even know was in play) was not the only big twist.
No, in addition to that conversation-stirring abortion, Olivia proceeded to break things off with Fitz (and thus end her very brief White House residency), while Jake executed a nagging adversary in cold blood and then reunited with Rowan, the orchestrator of many bad things happening to good-ish people.
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No, in addition to that conversation-stirring abortion, Olivia proceeded to break things off with Fitz (and thus end her very brief White House residency), while Jake executed a nagging adversary in cold blood and then reunited with Rowan, the orchestrator of many bad things happening to good-ish people.
Related...
- 12/29/2015
- TVLine.com
Although its time on television may be over (for now), Bryan Fuller's Hannibal TV series lives on through its fervent fanbase and the upcoming home media release of season three, and we've been provided with three Hannibal prize packs to give away, each one containing a Funko Pop! vinyl figure, a T-shirt, and a copy of The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series book.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive:
(1) copy of The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series book (1) Hannibal T-shirt (1) random Hannibal Funko figure
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Hannibal Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on December 13th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive:
(1) copy of The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series book (1) Hannibal T-shirt (1) random Hannibal Funko figure
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Hannibal Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on December 13th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States.
- 12/7/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Note to ABC: All of the E! True Hollywood Story: Olivia Pope footage that was interspersed throughout Thursday’s Scandal needs to be spliced together, expanded and slotted for this Sunday at 9/8c between Once Upon a Time and Quantico. I guarantee you it will pull in a better rating than Blood & Oil.
With that said, let’s get to the key moments of Episode 4, “Dog-Whistle Politics.”
RelatedScandal: Cornelius Smith Jr. Returning as a Series Regular in Season 5
Back At The Prison… | Rowan denies any involvement in the Louvre fire, but Jake isn’t buying what he’s selling.
With that said, let’s get to the key moments of Episode 4, “Dog-Whistle Politics.”
RelatedScandal: Cornelius Smith Jr. Returning as a Series Regular in Season 5
Back At The Prison… | Rowan denies any involvement in the Louvre fire, but Jake isn’t buying what he’s selling.
- 10/16/2015
- TVLine.com
The Strain aired its season two finale on FX last week, and the series was not cancelled. The series which stars Corey Stoll and David Bradley was renewed for a third season back in August.
Now, fans are looking ahead to season three after the shocking developments of the finale episode. Carlton Cuse spoke with Spoiler TV about the upcoming third season, and there are some big changes coming to the series.
The death of Nora, played by Mia Maestro, will have an impact, but there is more ahead too.
"We are very excited to do more with the Justine Feraldo character, played by Samantha Mathis. She’s going to be a big part of season three. We really like the flashback stories. You’ll definitely see more of those. Also the Quinlan storyline is something which we’ll be seeing a lot...
Now, fans are looking ahead to season three after the shocking developments of the finale episode. Carlton Cuse spoke with Spoiler TV about the upcoming third season, and there are some big changes coming to the series.
The death of Nora, played by Mia Maestro, will have an impact, but there is more ahead too.
"We are very excited to do more with the Justine Feraldo character, played by Samantha Mathis. She’s going to be a big part of season three. We really like the flashback stories. You’ll definitely see more of those. Also the Quinlan storyline is something which we’ll be seeing a lot...
- 10/11/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Days after wrapping Season 2 of The Strain with one of the FX drama’s most unexpected deaths, showrunner Carlton Cuse and exec producer Chuck Hogan (who cowrote the horror novel source material with Guillermo del Toro) answered burning questions about Nora’s fate, Eph’s reaction, Eldritch Palmer’s (possible?) change of heart and more.
RelatedThe Strain Season 2 Finale Recap: Bidder Sweet Ending
Here are the highlights from that press conference call.
Is Nora Truly, Sincerely Dead? | Presented with TVLine reader Nicole’s rather brilliant theory that since Nora electrocuted herself using a silver blade, the strigoi worms inside her got fried,...
RelatedThe Strain Season 2 Finale Recap: Bidder Sweet Ending
Here are the highlights from that press conference call.
Is Nora Truly, Sincerely Dead? | Presented with TVLine reader Nicole’s rather brilliant theory that since Nora electrocuted herself using a silver blade, the strigoi worms inside her got fried,...
- 10/6/2015
- TVLine.com
The following recap, by the very definition of the word “recap,” contains spoilers from The Strain‘s Season 2 finale.
FX’s The Strain wrapped its sophomore run on Sunday with one big win for the good guys, offset by a tragic loss.
RelatedFX’s The Strain Renewed for Season 3
While Eichorst oversees the construction of his “sheep” processing plant in Throggs Neck, Eph, Nora and Zach say their goodbyes, snapping a pic with a none-too-smiley Setrakian before heading off for the train to Savannah/D.C. Setrakian and Fet then make tracks for the auctioning of the Occido Lumen, which...
FX’s The Strain wrapped its sophomore run on Sunday with one big win for the good guys, offset by a tragic loss.
RelatedFX’s The Strain Renewed for Season 3
While Eichorst oversees the construction of his “sheep” processing plant in Throggs Neck, Eph, Nora and Zach say their goodbyes, snapping a pic with a none-too-smiley Setrakian before heading off for the train to Savannah/D.C. Setrakian and Fet then make tracks for the auctioning of the Occido Lumen, which...
- 10/5/2015
- TVLine.com
A Supernatural thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Jack Kesy and Natalie Brown. The Strain's final season 2 episode airs tonight at 10/9c on FX. The Strain is a vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and also published by Dark Horse comics.
- 10/4/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has set Hannibal: Season Three for a December 8th Blu-ray and DVD debut, complete with a hearty helping of special features.
Press Release: Santa Monica, Calif. September 28, 2015 – From the imaginative mind of Bryan Fuller (TV’s “Heroes” and “Pushing Daisies”) comes the final chapter of the smash hit series Hannibal: Season Three, keeping viewers’ spines tingling on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) December 8th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Based on the series of novels by Thomas Harris that sparked a cult following and major motion picture franchise, the deliciously dark and twisted series brings Hannibal Lecter’s chillingly genius insanity to life.
Based on the characters and elements appearing in the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, Hannibal, from Gaumont International Television (in association with Sony Pictures Television Networks), stars Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt) as the iconic Hannibal Lecter, Emmy® Award nominee...
Press Release: Santa Monica, Calif. September 28, 2015 – From the imaginative mind of Bryan Fuller (TV’s “Heroes” and “Pushing Daisies”) comes the final chapter of the smash hit series Hannibal: Season Three, keeping viewers’ spines tingling on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) December 8th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Based on the series of novels by Thomas Harris that sparked a cult following and major motion picture franchise, the deliciously dark and twisted series brings Hannibal Lecter’s chillingly genius insanity to life.
Based on the characters and elements appearing in the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, Hannibal, from Gaumont International Television (in association with Sony Pictures Television Networks), stars Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt) as the iconic Hannibal Lecter, Emmy® Award nominee...
- 9/28/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A Supernatural thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Jack Kesy and Natalie Brown. The Strain airs tonight at 10/9c on FX. The Strain is a vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and also published by Dark Horse comics.
- 9/27/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
A Supernatural thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Jack Kesy and Natalie Brown. The Strain airs tonight at 10/9c on FX. The Strain is a vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and also published by Dark Horse comics.
- 9/20/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
This week on FX’s The Strain, Eph took his best shot at a formidable foe, Feraldo put the squeeze on the Upper East Side and Setrakian stepped ever closer to tracking down the Occido Lumen. Who wound up taking a bullet, and who in turn wound up in dire straits as a result?
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- 9/14/2015
- TVLine.com
A Supernatural thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Jack Kesy and Natalie Brown. The Strain airs tonight at 10/9c on FX. The Strain is a vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and also published by Dark Horse comics.
- 9/13/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
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