Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
WarnerMedia OneFifty Nabs Oscar-Nominated Short ‘Please Hold’ for HBO Max
In its continued bid to provide compelling artist-forward stories, WarnerMedia OneFifty has picked up the live action Oscar-nominated short “Please Hold” to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it bows on March 17.
Ana Villafañe To Portray Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernandez In Indie Biopic
Cuban American actress Ana Villafañe has landed the lead role in the indie feature Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde from Mankind Entertainment and Maven Pictures. She will portray Fidel Castro’s daughter and anti-communism activist, Alina Fernandez.
Damon Lindelof, ‘Young Sheldon’ Writer Tara Hernandez Set Drama ‘Mrs. Davis’ at Peacock
In a competitive situation, Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to a new drama series from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez.
Disney Original Documentary Buys ‘Mija,’ FX Nabs Rights to Develop Scripted Content (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney Original Documentary has acquired worldwide rights to “Mija,” the inspiring look at a young Latina manager who is working to change the music business. And the story may not end there for the documentary. As part of the deal, FX, which is also owned by the Walt Disney Company, will retain the rights to develop scripted content based on the film.
Netflix, Shondaland, The Latinx House and Sundance Institute Team for Filmmaker Fellowship (Exclusive)
Netflix, Shondaland, The Latinx House and the Sundance Institute’s Women at Sundance program announced a joint partnership Wednesday, teaming for a new program that will give Latina and nonbinary Latinx directors hands-on entertainment industry experience and connections.
‘Brownsville Bred,’ Director Elaine Del Valle’s Latest Film, Will Have Its World Premiere at SXSW
Director Elaine Del Valle’s dream has finally come true. “Brownsville Bred,” her most intimate story, will have a world premiere at the SXSW festival.
CBS Names Adriana Martínez Barrón VP of Drama Series Development
Adriana Martínez Barrón has joined CBS as vice president of drama series development.
Germaine Franco Becomes First Latina To Receive Oscar Nomination for Best Original Score
Franco has become the first woman to score a Disney animated feature film with “Encanto” and the first Latina to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score.
Ariana DeBose’s Oscar Nomination Is History in the Making & Here’s Why
With the nomination, DeBose also becomes the first openly queer woman of color to ever get an Oscar nomination. In addition, her and Kristen Stewart (Spencer) are the first openly queer actors to get a nomination in the same year.
‘Ironheart’: Anthony Ramos Lands New Secret Role In Upcoming Marvel Series
In the Heights star Anthony Ramos looks to have entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as sources tell Deadline that he is set for a key role in Marvel’s Ironheart series for Disney+. Ironheart will star Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, a genius inventor and creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.