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Apple TV+’s comedy series Acapulco, which stars Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Jessica Collins, Chord Overstreet, and more, premiered on the streaming platform in 2021. Inspired by the 2017 movie How to Be a Latin Lover, Acapulco is described as sweet and nostalgic, with the addition of being charming.

Created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, Acapulco received a positive response from critics and audiences upon release. And now, it’s time to say goodbye!

Apple TV+ confirms Eugenio Derbez starrer Acapulco to end with fourth season

According to recent reports by Apple TV+, one of the streaming platform’s beloved shows, Acapulco, is not only gearing up to debut its fourth season but also bidding goodbye to the fans and each other, as season four is going to be the final season.

Enrique Arrizon and Camila Perez in Acapulco | Credits: Apple TV+

Executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne also shared,...

Get ready to check into Las Colinas one last time this summer when Acapulco season 4 premieres. Apple TV+ announced the highly-anticipated release date for the comedy-drama, as well as the bittersweet news that the fourth season will be the last. Even though I'm not ready to say goodbye, I think many of us fans saw this coming. So when does the final season get here?

Acapulco bids farewell with season 4 in July

Acapulco season 4 premieres Wednesday, July 23, 2025 with the first two episodes on Apple TV+. An exact episode count wasn't shared. Though based on previous seasons, it's expected that there will be a total of 10 episodes.

The release of the new season comes a little over a year following the season 3 finale. In the streaming world nowadays, that's actually not a very long time or wait. So at least that's something good. It'll also be nice to have the series in the warmer months.

The upcoming fourth season of the Apple TV+ series Acapulco will be the comedy’s last on the streamer. Per Variety, the comedy was renewed for its fourth season back in August 2024, but at that time, it was not confirmed that it would be the final one for the series starring Eugenio Derbez.

The outlet has now confirmed that the fourth season, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on July 23, will be Acapulco’s last. “These four seasons have been magical,” said Derbez, who plays Máximo Gallardo on the series and is also an executive producer. The show follows a successful businessman (Derbez) as he reminisces about his younger years in the 1980s while working his dream job at a major resort called Las Colinas. The series currently boasts a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It’s “Bittersweet,” Says Series Star

“Acapulco brought joy and heart to audiences around the world,...

Today, Apple TV+ revealed the premiere date and first photos for Acapulco season four, which will debut with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23. The upcoming season of the bilingual comedy marks the heartfelt farewell to the beloved series.

“These four seasons have been magical,” said star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

“We are so grateful to Eugenio Derbez, Apple, Lionsgate, and all of our producing partners for the four amazing seasons we got to do of ‘Acapulco,'” said executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne.

“This show has been a true miracle in the vast TV landscape — a bilingual, feel-good comedy with a predominantly Latin cast.

“Acapulco” will wrap up its run at Apple TV+ with its upcoming fourth season.

The comedy series was renewed for Season 4 in August 2024, but it was not previously announced that it would be the show’s last. The final season will debut with its first two episodes on July 23, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter.

“These four seasons have been magical,” said series star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

The official description of Season 4 states, “Present-day Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in...

The Eugenio Derbez-led and executive-produced comedy series Acapulco will conclude after its upcoming fourth season, premiering with two episodes on Apple TV+ on July 23.

Acapulco premiered in 2021, inspired by the 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ feature, How to Be A Latin Lover. The series tells the story of twentysomething Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco. Derbez played the same character in the present day as Arrison portrayed him in his early years.

In Season 4, present-day Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the no. 1 spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco’s “Best Hotels,” young Máximo (Arrizon) will do whatever it takes to get back on top and secure Las Colinas’s future.

The ensemble cast also includes Fernando Carsa,...

“‘Acapulco,” the critically acclaimed comedy from Apple TV+, is returning in July with its fourth and final season. The first two episodes of the series will premiere on July 23.

Starring Eugenio Derbez, who also executive produces, the series follows the Las Colinas Resort across two timelines. In the present day, Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore the vacation destination to its former glory. As he does so, he reminisces back to 1986 when his younger self did whatever it took to make sure that Las Colinas returned to the top of the list of Acapulco’s best hotels.

“These four seasons have been magical,” Derbez said in a Tuesday statement. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty and...

It’s the final season in paradise for Acapulco. Apple TV+ has now officially labeled season four of the comedy series the final season; the show will return on Wednesday, July 23 with a pair of episodes.

Acapulco season four was announced in August. Now in May, everyone involved is having a tough time saying goodbye.

“These four seasons have been magical,” Eugenio Derbez, the bilingual show’s star and executive producer, said in a statement. “Acapulco brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

Executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne added, “We are so grateful to Eugenio Derbez, Apple, Lionsgate and all of our producing partners for the four amazing...

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 maintains its stronghold at the box office despite its digital release. The film is set to cross a significant global milestone, and it will also beat the worldwide haul of Detective Pikachu very soon. It is already a winner at the box office, as it is the highest-grossing installment in the franchise and has collected 266.06% more than its estimated budget. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film is based on the Pokemon franchise and the loose adaptation of the 2016 videogame Detective Pikachu. It was the first live-action Pokemon film and the first live-action film based on a Nintendo game property since Super Mario Bros of 1993. The fantasy movie features Tyan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu, and live-action roles were portrayed by Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Suki Waterhouse, Omar Chaparro,...

Kiefer Sutherland returns his action roots in a new Sierra Madre image as hopes remain high he'll return for a 24 movie. Directed by Justin Chadwick, Sierra Madre stars Sutherland as Captain Jordan Wright, the leader of an elite squadron who finds himself in a battle with violent cartels after he and his men take leave for a wedding in Mexico. Delbert Hancock and Ian Mackenzie Jeffers penned the script for the film, which also stars Ashton Sanders, Laura Osma, Solly McLeod, and Omar Chaparro, among others.

Screen Daily now provides a first look at Sutherland in Sierra Madre, which they say is currently filming in Colombia. The image features Sutherland, sporting a beard and wearing a black jacket in a jungle-like environment, holding a submachine gun and looking worriedly at something off-screen. No other cast members are present in the image, unfortunately, but the star certainly looks right at home back in the action genre.

Kiefer Sutherland is making another return to the action genre with his new movie Sierra Madre, and fans have been given a first look at the 24 star in what is sure to be his latest hit. The gritty thriller set in Mexico sees Sutherland playing a military officer who finds himself and his squad caught up in a deadly battle with a local cartel while on leave of duty. For Sutherland, this kind of tough action role has been the backbone of his career for more than two decades, and the Justin Chadwick-directed film seems certain to deliver another role to be savored by his fans. The synopsis of the movie reads:

"When Captain Jordan Wright (Sutherland) and his squadron are granted leave from their mission to attend a crewmates wedding in Mexico, festivities are interrupted by a cartels murderous descent on the small village. As Jordan attempts to...

Screen has obtained the first-look image from Justin Chadwick’s action thriller Sierra Madre starring Kiefer Sutherland, which has begun production in Colombia with a host of new cast additions. Highland Film Group continues worldwide sales at the AFM this week.

Mexican actor and producer Omar Chaparro, whose credits include Pokémon: Detective Pikachu and Netflix original series Thursday’s Widows, joins alongside rising Colombian actress Laura Osma from Prime Video’s recent Toronto premiere Pimpinero: Blood And Oil and Sky Original’s Blocco 181, and Ashton Sanders from Moonlight and Equalizer 2.

Additional new cast include Tommy Martinez (ABC’s Good Trouble...

As one of DC's most iconic superheroes, Batman continues to be featured in a variety of movies and TV shows. Gotham's Dark Knight debuted in DC Comics in 1939's Detective Comics #27, and has since become one of the most recognizable characters in comic book history. Currently, a number of live-action and animated projects are in development featuring the Caped Crusader or his supporting characters, with a new actor set to take on the role in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe when the upcoming The Brave and the Bold movie hits theaters in the coming years.

Between theatrical releases, live-action TV shows, and animated series, there are options a-plenty for where audiences can see Batman in the next few years. While Batman might often surround himself with super-powered individuals, Bruce Wayne himself has no extraordinary gifts aside from access to advanced technology and a deep well of money.

Prime Video has wrapped its most ambitious action thriller in Latin America. Produced by Pablo Cruz of transatlantic production company El Estudio, “A Billion to One” stars two of Mexico’s biggest stars, Omar Chaparro (“No Manches Frida”) and Alejandro Speitzer (“Someone Has to Die”).

At the core of the pic are Carlos (Chaparro) and Miguel (Speitzer), best friends and elite soldiers in the Mexican special forces. Their lives take a turn when Carlos witnesses the brutal murder of his wife. Consumed by grief and a thirst for justice, Carlos, with Miguel by his side, embarks on a perilous quest for revenge, armed with a life-changing lottery ticket and unwavering grit.

“This project represents a significant milestone for our local productions, and we are excited to continue our great relationship with El Estudio, as well as to have such talented actors as our cast to bring this story to audiences worldwide,...

Exclusive: UTA has signed well known comedian, actor, and podcast host Felipe Esparza for representation in all areas globally.

Rising to fame as the 2010 winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Esparza’s most recent special was the dual-language Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions, which debuted on Netflix to critical acclaim, in both English and Spanish, in 2020. His second special, Translate This, premiered on HBO in 2017 and continues to be available for streaming on all HBO platforms. His first, 2012’s They’re Not Gonna Laugh At You, made its way to Netflix after debuting on Showtime.

Esparza has also been seen recurring on series like NBC’s Superstore, Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, Netflix’s Gentefied, and Cartoon Network’s Victor and Valentino. Notable film credits include Guest House with Pauly Shore, 7th & Union with Omar Chaparro, Daddy Daughter Trip with Rob Schneider, You People with Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill,...

"The Black Demon" is a new shark movie directed by Adrian Grünberg and features an ensemble cast including Josh Lucas and Fernanda Urrejola. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is performing well on Prime Video, surpassing other popular titles like "Red, White, & Royal Blue." Producer Javier Chapa believes part of the movie's success is due to its Latinx representation both in front of and behind the camera, appealing to a hungry Latinx audience. Producers are already discussing a sequel.

A sequel to The Black Demon could be in the cards. The movie, which debuted on Prime Video on August 22, is a brand-new giant shark movie from Rambo: Last Blood director Adrian Grünberg that features an ensemble cast that includes Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Omar Chaparro. The movie follows a man whose work trip to Baja California turned family vacation is ruined when a ravenous megalodon...

There is a whole new Batman in town.

Despite that familiar name, upcoming “Aztec Batman: The Clash of Empires” will introduce an original hero, assured its team during their riotous presentation at Annecy.

Overseen by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the film is produced in Mexico in partnership with Ánima and Chatrone.

“This is a bold project,” admitted director Juan Meza-León, joined on stage by character designer Marvick Núñez and art director Diego Olascoaga. Promising an alternate take on the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, but also opening up about his protagonist’s surprising yet apparently historically accurate look.

“No big jaw, no big shoulders. Slimmer. A little less Schwarzenegger, a little more Bruce Lee. We had to focus on the man underneath the armor,” he said.

“We wanted to be true to the story we were telling. We hired an expert on Aztec matters, who was advising us every step of the way,...

Movies based on mythologies and told legends are usually an excellent source of entertainment because, unlike pure fiction, we believe those creatures used to exist/are still living somewhere in the world. Movies like Jaws, The Meg, and Troll depict these notions accurately by displaying these creatures' terrifying capabilities. The Black Demon, an upcoming film, offers a similar scenario about a Mexican legend.

The plot of The Black Demon revolves around Paul Sturges (Omar Chaparro), who combines work with a family vacation by taking his family to an oil rig off the coast of Mexico. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that the town has changed and is now filled with a dark atmosphere reminiscent of a ghost town. Despite warnings from locals about the "black demon shark," Paul takes his family to the oil rig only to become stuck there with no way out. Paramount Movies have released the...

U.S. film financier Grandave Capital will invest in the documentary “Romano Artioli – The Last Great Dreamer,” about the one-time owner of the Bugatti and Lotus automobile brands, Romano Artioli.

In 1952, Artioli, a 20-year-old technician in Italy watched in astonishment as Bugatti ceased production in Molsheim, France. Artioli studied mechanical engineering and went on to repair cars, before eventually setting up an automotive retail and import business. By the mid-1980s, this business became so successful that Artioli was able to begin discussions with the French government about buying the Bugatti brand. In 1987, his dream became a reality.

The documentary showcases Artioli and his passion for beauty and sportscars leading him to revive Bugatti and also relaunch Lotus, building iconic cars. As visionaries in automotive were replaced by white collar managers who tried to cut him out, Artioli managed to react swiftly, pushing through his ambitious vision.

Grandave Capital described...

“Amores Perros” and “Instructions Not Included” producer Monica Lozano is touting mambo and soccer projects at AFM, both of which will debut on Prime Video in November.

The soccer documentary about one of Mexico’s greatest players, “Hugo Sanchez, el Gol y la Gloria,” launches on Nov. 18 while “Mambo Dreams, el sueño de ayer” drops Nov. 30.

Described as the definitive chronicle of Mexico’s greatest athlete, “Hugo Sanchez” traces his early start as a university team player to his stellar time at Spain’s Real Madrid, and eventual fall from grace.

The Prime Video Original will launch worldwide on the streaming platform and will be available to linear TV and other outlets after a holdback, said Lozano.

“Hugo Sanchez” is directed and co-produced by Francisco Javier Padilla, best known for his career-launching feature debut, “Suave Patria, starring Karla Souza, Omar Chaparro and Hector Suarez. He’s currently developing docu series...

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Global sales agency Grandave International, whose catalog includes the likes of Omar Chaparro’s 7th & Union and Righteous Thieves with Cam Cigandet and Lisa Vidal, will soon see its movies released in China after signing a deal with producer and distributor M-Star International.

The first releases from the deal will start in China in the second quarter of 2023. Following each theatrical release, the features will get Chinese TV, VOD, SVOD and platform deals via M-Star International distribution partners.

“China has a massive audience, and the theatrical business in China is the largest in the world, and with this deal in place we are covering the Video on Demand segment completely across all the major platforms, across the country,” said Christopher Acebo, president of Grandave International.

The deal was negotiated by Stanley Preschutti, president of Grandave Capital, and Cory Chen, president of M-Star International.

Exclusive: Ryan Carnes has signed with Sovereign Talent Group under its theatrical division.

Carnes most recently starred in the Hulu Christmas movie, Cupid for Christmas, alongside Melanie Stone, Natasha Behnam, and Richard Kind. Carnes portrayed Chris, the most romantically hopeless person on Earth who Ruby (Stone) must help find love if she wants to take over Cupid (Kind) duties upon her mentor’s retirement.

Carnes’ big break came by way of ABC’s Desperate Housewives when he landed the role of Justin in Season 1 working alongside Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher, and Felicity Huffman. He is most notably known for his portrayal of Lucas Jones on ABC’s General Hospital first from 2004 to 2005, then from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, he made an extended appearance on the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, portraying the character, Laszlo.

On film, he starred opposite Omar Chaparro in La Boda De Valentina in 2018, one...

The fifth season of “Inside Amy Schumer” has its official trailer, which Paramount+ released today (October 6th). The first two episodes of the season are set to premiere on the service Thursday, Oct. 20, with the remaining three episodes dropping weekly afterward.

In addition to Schumer, the new season features Amber Tamblyn, Bridget Everett, Cara Delevinge, Chris Parnell, Ellie Kemper, Jesse Williams, Laura Benanti, Michael Ian Black, Olivia Munn and Tim Meadows, and returning writers Christine Nangle, Tami Sagher, Jon Glaser and Jeremy Beiler. Meadows, Derek Gaines, Jaye McBride and Georgie Aldaco also join the writing staff this season.

The show is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and executive produced by Amy Schumer, Daniel Powell, Kevin Kane and Bernie Kaminski. Ryan McFaul returns as series director. The series, while returning, will debut on the new platform after its initial four season run wrapped at Comedy Central in 2016.

Check out the full trailer below.

Nominations have arrived for the 2022 Premios Juventud, Univision’s awards show for Spanish-language pop culture, with J Balvin and Karol G leading the list at 11 nods each. The Colombian singers are followed by Rauw Alejandro, who holds nine, and Farruko, with eight.

Karol, Balvin, Rauw and Farruko overlap in three categories: favorite streaming artist, catchiest song, viral track of the year and the night’s biggest prize, album of the year. Also nominated for album of the year are Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Rosalia, Camilo and Natti Natasha.

The show has added 10 new categories this year: female artist on the rise, male artist on the rise, my favorite actor, my favorite actress, best on-screen couple, favorite streaming artist, best couple song (which recognizes songs made by a romantic duo), tropical hit, the best beatmakers and best fandom.

In addition to the list of nominees, Univision has also announced bachata songster Prince Royce,...

Omar Chaparro, one of Mexico’s top talents, has signed with Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

The actor, comedian, TV host and singer is looking to expand his international presence and appeal to audiences across a variety of mediums.

His past credits include films such as Mexico’s fourth highest grossing film of all time, “No Manches Frida,” which was topped by its 2019 sequel, which also starred Chaparro. His other credits include “Como Caido Del Cielo,” and he also had supporting roles in English-language hits “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” and “How to Be a Latin Lover.”

Chaparro’s upcoming projects include leading and producing the English-language action-comedy TV series “Coyotes M.C.” from Moxie 88; a role in the action film “Blackout” alongside Josh Duhamel and Nick Nolte; and the gritty indie thriller “The Wingwalker.”

Elsewhere, Chaparro’s music profile includes summer 2021 single, “Las Locuras Mias,” featuring Joey Montana, as well his other single,...

Project from director Nayip Ramos currently in post.

Grandave International has acquired worldwide sales rights to dance drama Keep Moving and is preparing to introduce the title to buyers in Cannes next week.

Head of sales Tamara Nagahiro and the team will start talks on the film about a girl who battling with fragile emotions and a painful past who moves from Detroit to Los Angeles to make a fresh start.

An unexpected turn of events introduces her to the intense LA dance scene and in no time she is teaching dance and competing against the pros – but can she...

Sony Pictures Classics art heist caper The Duke, Neon’s tender Petite Maman, and Charlotte from Good Deed Films, an animated biopic with mature themes, open an eclectic specialty weekend ready to draw older crowds if they’re ready to return.

Younger demos are back when they like the pic, as per A24s Everything Everywhere All At Once. Families also, based on Sonic The Hedgehog 2. With CinemaCon opening Monday to set the theatrical table for the rest of 2022 and beyond, NATO chief John Fithian predicts the reluctance of the 35 to 40+ crowd is “definitely going to change.”

“I think the growth is going to come as much from smaller budget films as from blockbusters,” he tells Deadline ahead of the first full-blown confab of exhibitors, studios and indie distributors since Covid. Audiences that have stayed the most at home are “the most excited about coming back out,” he said.

Exclusive: Mexican star Omar Chaparro is set to lead and produce the English-language TV comedy/action series Coyotes M.C. from Moxie 88. The project is currently being pitched to streamers/buyers.

Chaparro portrays a business ethics professor whose life is upended when he is called to step in for his father, the infamous Latino criminal biker gang leader Los Coyotes Mc.

Moxie 88 co-founders Eugenio Villamar and Dan Carrillo Levy created Coyotes M.C. as a star vehicle for Chaparro’s first English-language TV series and currently holds the rights to the project.

Carrillo Levy and Villamar will act as executive producers, writers, and creators on the show. Chaparro and Jay Weisleder will serve as executive producers. Moxie 88’s VP of Development, Eugenia Esponda, will serve as a co-executive producer.

Chaparro currently holds the record as the highest-grossing actor in the Mexican box office,...

Amazon Prime Video has acquired the North American and Latin American rights to Anthony Nardolillo’s “7th & Union,” starring Mexican actor/comedian Omar Chaparro. Grandave Intl. is handling world sales, and will be presenting the movie to buyers at the virtual European Film Market.

“7th & Union” is the story of an unlikely ally, a broken promise and an improbable chance that inspires two down-and-out men from opposite sides of the track to find a way to use their old passions to pursue their dream of connecting with their family and providing an opportunity for a brighter future.

The movie features Edy Ganem (“Devious Maids”), Gregg Daniel (“Truth Or Dare”) and Erinn Westbrook.

The deal was brokered by Tamara Nagahiro of Grandave Intl. for the production company, Broken English Productions. “We are thrilled to have Amazon as a partner for ‘7th & Union’ in North and Latin Americas and are looking forward...

Joey Morgan, the actor who made his debut in 2015’s Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and garnered additional attention for his performance in the Max Winkler’s 2017 Tribeca Film Festival premiere Flower, died yesterday at the age of 28. A cause of death has not been disclosed.

“Joey Morgan came into my life nearly 9 years ago when I made Scouts,” tweeted Christopher Landon, director of the comedy Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. “He was quiet, funny, intelligent and thoughtful. And when the cameras rolled he was magnetic. He passed today and the news is heartbreaking. I am honored to have known him.”

A native of Chicago, and brother of actor Trevor Morgan, Morgan made his film debut in the Landon horror comedy, playing Augie Foster, one of three Boy Scouts defending his town against the undead creatures of the title. He costarred with Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller, who played the other two Scouts,...

Exclusive: Sony Pictures International Productions’ original comedy Tequila Re-Pasado recently wrapped filming in Mexico and we’ve got first-look images from the film (see above and below).

Gabriela Tagliavini is directing with Sebastián Zurita (Cómo Sobrevivir Soltero) leading the cast. When it was initially announced, Tequila Re-Pasado had Omar Chaparro and María Ripoll attached, respectively, to star and direct, but scheduling conflicts resulted in a change.

Also starring are Paulina Gaitán and Ludwika Paleta (Guerra De Likes, Madre Solo Hay Dos). Rounding out the cast are Miguel Rodarte (Narcos: México), Mauricio “Diablito” Barrientos (Guerra De Likes), Aurora Papile (A La Mala), Héctor Jiménez (Nacho Libre) and Adal Ramones (Un Papá Pirata, Sr Ávila).

Zurita plays Dany, a workaholic who’s waiting for the opportunity to stand out and be considered by his boss, Gero (Rodarte) instead of his rival,...

Exclusive: Alberto Belli (The House Of Flowers) has been set to direct Latinx dance movie The Way You Move, which Tamara Nagahiro of Grandave International is selling at the Cannes virtual market.

The movie follows an inner-city teenager who gets in trouble at school and is forced to serve detention in the ballroom dance club. To his surprise he discovers that he loves to dance, but he must overcome a family tragedy and the ridicule of his friends before he can bring the rhythms of the street into the ballroom and express his own unique style.

Belli, a commercials and music video director, recently directed multiple episodes of Netflix’s Spanish-language series The House of Flowers. His debut feature, Gatlopp, is currently in post-production for Tea Shop Productions and Signature, and he is currently co-creating drama series Loteria which is in development with Sony Pictures Television for IMDb TV, with...

After going virtual last year with the online initiative Laliff Connect 2020, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival returned as an in-person event on Wednesday. The premiere of “7th and Union” served as the opening night film at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The Broken English production is the second feature film from director Anthony Nardolillo. Starring Omar Chaparro, the boxing drama tells the story of an unlikely friendship, a broken promise and two men using their old passions to provide a brighter future for their family. The cast also includes Felipe Esparza, Edy Ganem, Gregg Daniel and Oscar Torre.

“It’s a story about strength and family values— the struggle of a Mexican who comes to the U.S. to try to survive and to feed his family,” Chaparro told Variety. “He’s a retired boxer, but he realized that, as the slogan in the movie goes, his...

Exclusive: Broken English Productions has set Anthony Nardolillo to direct crime-action heist feature Shelter, marking their second collaboration after Omar Chaparro starrer 7th & Union.

The film centers on the head of a secret organization who assembles a crew to steal back artwork plundered during World War II from a modern day, Neo-Nazi billionaire oligarch. Filming is scheduled for this summer in Los Angeles.

Produced by Jolene Rodriguez (7th & Union) of Broken English Productions and financed by Ruben Islas’ Grandave Capital, the film is an original screenplay by Michael Corcoran with Stanley Preschutti of Grandave Capital and Frank Mayor of Cinevision Global serving as executive producers.

7th & Union will get its world premiere on June 2 as the opening night movie of the upcoming 2021 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival.

Jolene Rodriguez said: “After seeing Anthony’s directorial debut Shine with no budget in NY and then following up with 7th & Union in...

Lissette Feliciano’s coming-of-age drama Women Is Losers to close festival on June 6.

The world premiere of 7th & Union will open the 2021 20th anniversary Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on June 2.

Anthony Nardolillo directed the Broken English production, starring Mexican actor Omar Chaparro in the story of two men who pursue their dream of providing a brighter future for their family. Ruben Islas’ Grandave Capital financed the feature.

Lissette Feliciano’s directorial debut and coming-of-age drama Women Is Losers set in 1960’s working-class San Francisco will close the festival on June...

Multi-hyphenate Roselyn Sanchez is set to film her directorial feature debut, “Diario: Mujer y Cafe,” in Puerto Rico this summer, said producer Jolene Rodriguez, president of Broken English Prods. The Latinx company’s sister sales division, Grandave Intl., will be presenting the comedy at EFM, along with Broken English’s maiden production, Omar Chaparro’s “7th & Union,” and Venice 2020 pickup “My Tender Matador” from Chile’s Rodrigo Sepulveda.

Best-known for her turns in ABC series “Grand Hotel” and “Devious Maids,” the Puerto Rican-born actress-model-singer has directed the award-winning short “Satos” and stars in the upcoming dramedy, “Gringa.”

Written by Sanchez, the female-centric “Diario: Mujer y Cafe” follows four best friends, once known as the Fab Four in high school, as they reunite for an adventure-packed staycation in Puerto Rico.

Equitas Puerto Rico will be the production company on site. Stanley Preschutti of Grandave Capital and Frank Mayor of Cinevision Global serve as executive producers.

Exclusive: U.S Hispanic broadcaster Estrella Media has renewed its primetime talkshow Tu-Night con Omar Chaparro for a second season.

The show, which is described as a late-night talkshow in primetime, returns for its sophomore season on January 25 at 9pm.

The series is hosted by Mexican star Omar Chaparro, who has starred in Detective Pikachu and co-hosts Netflix’s Nailed It! Mexico. Chaparro, who also co-produces, scored close to 2M viewers during its first 20-episode season.

“This series was an exciting addition to our primetime line-up and it delivered audiences that challenged not only Spanish-language television networks but English networks as well,” said Ivan Stoilkovich, EVP, Television Programming at Estrella Media. “EstrellaTV is committed to offering a fresh take on the late-night talk format for the U.S. Hispanic audience. We’re excited to see the series audience grow since its launch, and we’re enthusiastic about the format and our partnership with Omar.

Disney Plus has made good on its promise to deliver a varied and ambitious original programming lineup in Latin America where it launched on Nov. 17.

More than 70 original productions are in various stages of development and production in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, Disney’s four biggest markets.

One of them, doc-series “Sobrevolando,” is already available on the streaming giant, and features Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro, Mexican artist Jay de la Cueva and Argentine musician Fito Páez hosting their respective versions in Brazil, México and Argentina.

The National Geographic series gives a bird’s eye view of Latin America’s stunning landscapes, from the frigid Beagle Channel in South America to the balmy Caribbean Sea, and explores the geography, history and culture of eight regions in Latin America.

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If there’s been one constant about Latino representation in Hollywood, it’s been the abysmal representation that has barely shifted in decades.

Despite some gains in recent years, a 2019 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative revealed that underrepresentation and stereotypical roles for U.S.-based Latinx talent are, sadly, still the norm.

Enter Broken English Prods., a fledgling Latinx production company, which hopes to “change the narrative,” in the words of its CEO Christopher Acebo. The new shingle joins Lionsgate’s Pantelion and other companies in addressing the paucity of Latinx films.

Broken English forms part of new entertainment finance company Grandave Capital (Gc), launched by film financier Stanley Preschutti in June, which has boarded projects as a third-party equity investor but has also plowed considerable funding to its new Latinx production arm.

Gc aims to invest some $20 million in up to four Broken English projects a year...

Exclusive: Here’s the first look at Omar Chaparro (Pokemon: Detective Pikachu) in 7th & Union, in which he plays Mexican ex-fighter Raymundo who forms an unlikely bond with a disgruntled man whose life and relationship with his daughter are unraveling. The men join forces to win a fight that could very well save Raymundo, his wife and their child.

Also starring are Edy Ganem (Devious Maids), Gregg Daniel and Erinn Westbrook. Oscar Orlando Torres wrote the screenplay and Anthony Nardolillo (Shine) directed. Producers are Christopher Acebo of Broken English Productions, Anthony Nardolillo and Oscar Orlando Torres with Stanley Preschutti and Jolene Rodriguez of Grandave Capital are serving as executive producers.

The movie began shooting in Los Angeles during the pandemic this summer and is now in post.

Tamara Nagahiro of Grandave International is handling sales on the project at AFM.

Broken English Productions, the Latinx production arm of financier Grandave Capital, is boarding “The Monster Within,” the elevated genre film from Chile’s Forastero.

The move follows the worldwide sales rights pick up of Forastero’s “My Tender Matador” by Grandave Capital’s sales arm, Grandave Int’l, at the Venice Film Festival.

“As we want to finance high quality projects, it was an easy decision to continue to do business with Forastero,” said Grandave Capital president Stanley Preschutti, adding: “When you see the additional production companies involved with ‘The Monster Within’ and the projects they have done, that decision was even easier.”

Broken English Productions joins a team of European, North American and Latin American co-producers that apart from Forastero include Denmark’s Space Rocket Nation, the label of Lene Børglum and Nicolas Winding Refn; Canada’s 1976 Productions and Argentina’s Tornado Cine, founded by producers Alejandro Israel and Ezequiel Borovinsky.

Exclusive: Mexican actress Barbara De Regil (Rosario Tijerass) is among cast to join action-thriller Blackout, starring Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), Abbie Cornish (Jack Ryan), Nick Nolte (Warrior) and Omar Chaparro.

Also joining are Jose Sefami (Amores Perros) and Hernan Del Riego (Historia De Un Crimen: Colosio). Shoot is underway in Mexico City.

Blackout will follow Cain (Duhamel), who wakes up in a Mexican hospital with no memory. After meeting Anna (Cornish), he discovers who he is but soon finds himself fighting for his life as several warring cartel factions attack him, each looking for something he has stolen. Cain looks towards co-worker and mentor, DEA Agent McCoy (Nolte), for answers.

The Patriot Pictures (Synchronic) feature is being directed by Sam Macaroni (Guest House), director of the VR fight sequences on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Script comes from Van B. Nguyen. XYZ will launch world sales at the upcoming American Film Market.

Exclusive: Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), Abbie Cornish (Jack Ryan), three-time Oscar nominee Nick Nolte (Warrior) and Mexican mega-star Omar Chaparro (Pokémon Detective Pikachu) are to star in the action movie Blackout, which is set to get underway tomorrow in Mexico City.

Blackout will follow Cain (Duhamel), who wakes up in a Mexican hospital with no memory. After meeting Anna (Cornish), he discovers who he is but soon finds himself fighting for his life as several warring cartel factions attack him, each looking for something he has stolen. Cain looks towards co-worker and mentor, DEA Agent McCoy (Nolte), for answers.

The Patriot Pictures (Synchronic) feature will be directed by Sam Macaroni (Guest House), director of the VR fight sequences on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Script comes from Van B. Nguyen. XYZ will launch world sales at the upcoming American Film Market.

Producers are Michael Mendelsohn from Patriot Pictures and Jim Steele.

Production to start on Thursday in Mexico City.

XYZ Films will kick off worldwide sales at AFM on the action thriller Blackout starring Josh Duhamel, Abbie Cornish, Omar Chaparro, and Nick Nolte.

Patriot Pictures is set to commence production in Mexico City on Thursday (October 29) under Covid protocols in line with Screen Actors Guild guidelines.

Sam Macaroni directs from a screenplay by Van B. Nguyen about an undercover DEA agent who awakens in a Mexican mental institution with memory loss and soon remembers who he is as several cartels come looking for him.

Union Patriot Capital Management is fully financing the film.

Exclusive: Omar Chaparro, who co-hosted the Mexican version of Netflix’s Nailed It!, is to star in a motorcycle docuseries for Lionsgate-backed streaming service Pantaya.

The streamer, which is a joint venture between the U.S. studio and Hemisphere Media Group, has ordered six-part series Chaparreando.

The show will follow Chaparro, who also starred in Detective Pikachu and Overboard, and his teenage son Emiliano on a motorbike journey through Mexico. Chaparro shares the countryside and colorful characters of his native state of Chihuahua to teach his son about his own roots.

The series, which will launch on Pantaya on October 15, is produced by 3Pas Studios with Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell exec producing alongside Chaparro.

“Omar is a friend and constant collaborator with us at 3Pas. He’s a comedic force of nature but this show is not just funny as hell, it’s an immigrant’s love letter to his country,...

Grandave Capital launched in June on the eve of the Cannes Marche, with Tamara Nagahiro as head of acquisitions and sales. As a third-party equity investor, Grandave is involved with Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter,” starring Tiffany Haddish, Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan and Willem Defoe, with Martin Scorsese serving as executive producer. It also has world sales rights on Venice Days film “My Tender Matador,” from Rodrigo Sepúlveda Urzúa, based on the queer classic novel by celebrated Chilean writer Pedro Lemebel.

Grandave’s production arm Broken English Prods. focuses on Latinx movie and TV projects, and announced its first project this summer, “7th & Union,” starring actor/comedian Omar Chaparro. At Toronto, Grandave is introducing Broken English’s “Like It Used to Be,” starring Gina Rodriguez.

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Exclusive: Mexican superstar Omar Chaparro (No Manches Frida series & Pokemon Detective Pikachu) has been set for the lead role in Tequila Re-Pasado, an original comedy from Sony Pictures International Productions.

Spanish director María Ripoll is helming the pic, re-teaming with Sony after recently wrapping Guerra de Likes in Mexico for the studio. The new film is adapted from an original script by Judd Pillot and Gerald B. Fillmore, which follows a workaholic who must outwit his multiplying clones after a magical tequila travels him back in time – again and again – in order to make things right with his family.

The film will be produced by J. Fernando Pérez Gavilán at Born Free and Santiago García Galván at García Tagliavini Productions, with Sandra Condito and Raymundo Díaz-González overseeing for Sony. Chaparro will also act as executive producer.

Production is scheduled to begin in Mexico spring 2021.

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Exclusive: San Diego and LA-based based financier Grandave Capital has struck a three-film finance deal with Patrick Perez Vidauri and Christina Nava’s independent production company Lux III Pictures.

The Lux III deal got underway with low-budget romance pic In Other Words, which is being sold by Grandave’s sales arm Grandave International. Grandave will also finance and sell Lux III feature Like. Share. Kill, which will be helmed by Vidauri (Lola’s Love Shack) who wrote the script with Nava. The film is currently casting.

As we previously revealed, Grandave launched this summer with an early investment in Paul Schrader’s Oscar Isaac thriller The Card Counter. The company’s Latinx-oriented production arm is Broken English Productions.

Grandave’s investments also include Omar Chaparro starrer 7th And Union while Grandave International has picked up Venice Days title My Tender Matador for wold sales. The company will be prioritising a...

FilmLA said Wednesday that it has received more than 570 film permits for 422 film, TV and commercial projects since mid-June, when the City of Los Angeles and L.A. County got the Ok to begin the process of resuming film and TV production amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Still photography and commercials permits make up almost half of the incoming activity, with music videos (14%) and reality TV (8%) shoots also beginning to stir. A couple of feature films are also in this first mix: Michael Bay’s pandemic thriller Songbird, Ryan Murphy’s Netflix musical comedy The Prom and Anthony Nardolillo’s 7th & Union starring Omar Chaparro and Edy Ganem.

Unscripted projects on the list include USA Network’s Miz & Mrs., E!’s Botched and Fox’s The Masked Singer, which is hopeful to ramp up production to make it on the fall schedule. TV drama projects granted permits include FX’s Snowfall,...

The premiere of Univision’s ¿Quién Es la Máscara? (The Masked Singer) raked in an average of 1.4 million viewers in its 2 1/2-hour debut Sunday. The premiere tied for second overall for the night among the Big 4 networks and the CW in the adults 18-49 demographic, which peaked in the 9 p.m. hour with a 0.4 rating.

The show, which ran from 8-10:30 p.m., is hosted by Omar Chaparro, with Yuri, Carlos Rivera, Consuelo Duval and Adrián Uribe serving as panelists. The singing competition debuted as part of the Spanish-language network’s Domingos en Familia (Family Sundays) block and helped the network beat Fox and the CW overall in viewers for the night.

Univision also finished as Sunday’s top Spanish-language network in all metrics.

Fox’s English-language version of The Masked Singer, is plotting a September bow despite the fact that the show, which scored an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Competition Program last week,...