Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
Exclusive: IDA unveils the five recipients of its Sarowitz Project Completion Fund
The International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced the five film projects that will receive grants from its IDA Sarowitz Project Completion Fund.
'Father of the Bride' Remake Becomes Most-Watched Original Movie at HBO Max
After its June 16 release, Father of the Bride found its niche with families looking for a fitting watch this Father’s Day weekend. Now, the third film adaptation of Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel of the same name is the biggest HBO Max movie premiere, specifically for a title exclusively made for the streaming service.
WME Hires Fidel Barajas As Agent In Comedy Division
WME has hired Fidel Barajas as an agent in its comedy division. As an expert in talent from Latin America, Barajas will focus on ushering in new diverse voices and building out crossover opportunities for the agency’s existing comedic roster.
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes’: Josh Andres Rivera To Reteam With ‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler
Josh Andrés Rivera will be returning to work with his West Side Story star Rachel Zegler in Lionsgate’s growing ensemble prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ Coming In July To HBO Max
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin will debut its ten-episode season on July 28 with three episodes. Executive produced and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale) and co-executive produced and written by Lindsay Calhoon Bring (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), the dark, teen melodrama introduces a new generation of Liars who are tormented by A — a masked killer hellbent on punishing them for the sins of their mothers, as well as their own.
‘Ironheart’: Manny Montana Joins Marvel Studios’ Disney+ Series
Good Girls alum Manny Montana is set as a series regular opposite Dominique Thorne in Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series Ironheart, Deadline has learned. Details about his character are kept under wraps.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Renewed For Season 2; Dailyn Rodriguez Set As Co-Showrunner & EP
Netflix has renewed The Lincoln Lawyer for Season 2. Dailyn Rodriguez (Queen of the South) has joined as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside returning Ted Humphrey, who developed the series alongside creator, David E. Kelley.
‘Batman Azteca’: HBO Max Orders Animated Feature Set In Mexico
Batman is heading to Mexico. HBO Max Latin America has ordered an original animated feature-length film that takes the DC Comics character south of the border.
‘Father Of The Bride’ Producer & Development Exec Paul Perez Lands First Look Deal At Warner Bros
Former Warner Bros. Development Executive Paul Perez has inked a production deal at the Burbank, CA lot.
‘Up Here’: Carlos Valdes To Lead Hulu Series Alongside Mae Whitman
Carlos Valdes (Gaslit, The Flash) is set to lead Hulu‘s musical romantic comedy series Up Here alongside previously announced Mae Whitman.