Writer, producer and science-fiction guru Roberto Orci is the literary and cinematic mastermind behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, from "Mission Impossible 3," to "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," and "Star Trek." He hopes to present a new face for the American hero with Tony "Matador" Bravo (portrayed by Gabriel Luna), who uses his cover as a professional soccer player to execute covert missions for the CIA in his latest 13-episode TV series, "Matador" on Rodriguez's English-language, Latino-centric network, El Rey.
Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdsourcing websites for filmmakers and artists to raise money for their projects. Now two of the world's most famous Latin America actors, Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal, have embarked on a Kickstarter campaign. Their project is called "Ambulante," a documentary festival they want to bring to Los Angeles.
The varied and distinct collection of Latino sub-groups and cultures fail to be properly represented on the screen, and the highest-earning Latinos in Hollywood tend to be noticeably lighter. While darker Latinos have increased in numbers onscreen, they are almost exclusively cast in supporting roles, and often they play exclusively black characters.
Latin alternative, indie band La Vida Bohème, who hails from Caracas, Venezuela, has wowed the world with its punk-rock, political and thought-provoking lyrics. Now the popular band is getting animated with the release of its new video for the song "Flamingo" off of their Latin Grammy nominated album, "Nuestra."
This Fourth of July, the fireworks-filled sky won't be the only place find great entertainment. NUVOtv's series "Nu Point of View" will be presenting its Summer Showcase for Aspiring Filmmakers. The three-hour block features three films from budding Latino creators all centered around the hot button theme of immigration.
It's been a long time coming, but Broadway's Great White Way is getting a much needed splash of color and diversity. Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio announced they are working on a musical called "On Your Feet!" based on Estefan's life and Grammy award-winning hits.
With Independence Day around the corner, Pulitzer Prize-winning, undocumented journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, whose compelling film "Documented" aired on CNN this Sunday, couldn't have picked a better time to ask the country "How do you define American?"
Actor Pablo Schreiber, who plays the recurring role of a crooked corrections officer named George "Pornstache" Mendez on the wildly popular Netflix series, "Orange Is the New Black," has learned that acting gigs are way cooler when you can sport a killer "Pornstache" and work alongside a strong cast of diverse women that includes many talented Latinas.
Once again, Sarandon has proven her versatility and great sense of humor with her portrayal of Pearl, the sexy, spunky and boozy granny of Tammy (played by Melissa McCarthy) in the comedy "Tammy," which hits theaters July 2. At the "Tammy" premiere in New York, Sarandon spoke to Latin Post about her latest role.
For die-hard surfers, extreme sports enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates an adrenaline rush, you might want to check out Alcon Entertainment's "Point Break" 1991 reboot for the extreme sports stunts that will be filmed on four continents, including North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
And if that's not cool enough, another good reason to tune in is to see the hunky and talented Venezuelan actor Édgar Ramírez who will take over the role of Bodhi, played by the late Patrick Swayze in 1991.