Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx & Nick Cannon Set Up Holiday Movies At VH1
VH1 is launching a holiday movie slate and has drafted features from exec producers including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon.
America Ferrera, Tanya Saracho & Gloria Calderón Kellett Team Up For DEAR Hollywood; “Real Action” Based Latine Representation Project Aims To Partner With Studios
Three of the most dynamic creators in Tinseltown have brought together two of the most preeminent advocacy organizations to further advance Latine representation and equity in the industry.
George Lopez’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Aztlan’ Drama Lands Pilot Order At Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios has ordered a pilot for the drama series Once Upon a Time in Aztlan from STXtelevision, starring and executive produced by George Lopez via his Travieso Productions banner.
‘Hermanas’ Sisters Drama From Crystal Ferreiro, Ilana Peña & Jerry Bruckheimer TV In Works At The CW
Diary of a Future President creator Ilana Peña is re-teaming with the Disney+ series’ writer Crystal Ferreiro for Hermanas, a drama with some humor in development at the CW. The project hails from Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios, where Peña and JBTV are under deals.
Eugenio Derbez And Eva Longoria Lead Cast Of ‘Aristotle and Dante’ Film Adaptation; Aitch Alberto To Write And Direct
Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales, Veronica Falcón, Isabella Gomez, Luna Blaise and Kevin Alejandro have been set to star in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, a feature film adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s YA novel. Aitch Alberto wrote the script and will make her directorial debut on the pic, which is being financing and produced by Limelight alongside 3Pas Studios and Big Swing Productions, in association with Boies Schiller Entertainment. The film counts Derbez, Kyra Sedgwick and Lin-Manuel Miranda among its producers.
Univision Inks First-Look Deal With Actor-Director Eugenio Derbez Ahead of Streaming Push
On Thursday the Spanish-language media giant announced a first-look deal with actor-director Eugenio Derbez and his 3Pas Studios, with streaming being a key component of the deal.
Tony Winner Matthew López to Make Directorial Debut With LGBTQ+ Romance ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Matthew López, who made history on Sunday as the first Latiné playwright to win the Tony Award for best play, will have his feature directorial debut with the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy “Red, White & Royal Blue.” The Amazon Studios production is an adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s 2019 best-seller of the same name. It centers on a star-crossed power couple — the Latiné character of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the president of the United States, and his relationship with Prince Henry, grandson of the Queen of England.
‘Queen Of The South’ Showrunner Dailyn Rodriguez Developing Tropicana Nights Series With ‘La Brea’ Producer Keshet Studios
The U.S. arm of the Israeli media conglomerate has teamed up with Queen of the South showrunner Dailyn Rodriguez to adapt Tropicana Nights: The Life and Times of the Legendary Cuban Nightclub by Rosa Lowinger and Ofelia Fox.
Playwright Matthew López makes history as first Latino to win Tony for best play
Playwright Matthew López made history by becoming the first Latino to win the Tony Award for best play.
Former Sundance Institute Exec Bird Runningwater Strikes First-Look Deal With Amazon
Amazon Studios has signed a first-look deal with former Sundance Institute programmer Bird Runningwater.