Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
Warner Bros’ ‘The Bodyguard’ Reboot Taps Scribe Matthew López To Pen
Tony-nominated The Inheritance playwright Matthew López is writing the remake of Warner Bros’ 1992 blockbuster The Bodyguard. That pic starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston (who died in 2012), grossing $411M WW.
Tanya Saracho, Mike Royce & Liz Hsiao Lan Alper Announce Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program Graduates
TV writers/producers Tanya Saracho (Vida), Mike Royce (One Day at a Time), and Liz Hsiao Lan Alper (Day of the Dead), along with the Writers Guild Foundation, have announced graduates of the inaugural class of the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program.
Amazon Studios Inks Overall Deal with TV Scribe & Playwright Brian Otaño
Amazon Studios has signed an overall deal with TV scribe and playwright Brian Otaño.
‘Welcome To The Blumhouse’ Sets Next Chapter Of Film Anthology With Inclusive Genre Thrillers ‘The Manor’, ‘Black As Night’, ‘Madres’ And ‘Bingo’
The next chapter of Welcome to the Blumhouse is ready to deliver thrills while highlighting some of today’s emerging and inclusive talent in front of and behind the camera. Amazon Prime Video has unveiled The Manor, Black as Night, Madres and Bingo as the final four films in the eight-film genre anthology. The quartet will debut on the streaming platform in 2021.
Matt Lopez Latinx Family Drama ‘Promised Land’ Gets ABC Series Order
ABC has picked up its second drama series for the 2021-22 season. The network has given a series order to pilot Promised Land, a Latinx family drama starring John Ortiz and Christina Ochoa.
Julio Torres to Write, Direct and Star in A24 Film (Exclusive)
Sources say the comedian will write, direct and star in his own A24 comedy. While the film is still in the early stages and the plot is being kept under wraps, Tilda Swinton is attached the star in the project.
Rudy Mancuso to Direct, Star in ‘Musica’ for Amazon, Wonderland (Exclusive)
Rudy Mancuso, who will next be seen in DC feature The Flash, is set to star in and direct coming-of-age feature Música, set up at Amazon and McG’s Wonderland Sound and Vision.
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Sets ‘The Fortress of Solitude’ Film Adaptation at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon will mount a film adaptation of “The Fortress of Solitude” at Amazon Studios, continuing his creative relationship with the streaming giant.
Grace Parra Janney, Josh Bycel & Eva Longoria Developing Mexican-American Family Comedy For ABC
Solar Opposites pair Grace Parra Janney and Josh Bycel are developing a single-camera comedy for ABC inspired by the former’s own large Mexican-American family in Texas.
Rosie Perez Returns to Primetime Emmys 28 Years After Last 'In Living Color' Nomination
After 28 years, Rosie Perez will be making her way back to the Emmy Awards next month for the fourth time as a nominee.