Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
Dan Bucatinsky & Cristela Alonzo Comedy ‘She Gets It From Me’ In Works At CBS With Jennifer Lopez & Ryan Seacrest Producing
CBS is developing She Gets It From Me, a semi-autobiographical single-camera comedy from Emmy winner Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal) inspired by his journey as an adoptive parent. He is joined on the project by Cristela Alonzo (Cristela), who is set to star and will co-write and executive produce with Bucatinsky. The intention is for Bucatinsky to also star but there is no acting deal for him at this time, we hear. Jennifer Lopez’ Nuyorican and Ryan Seacrest Prods. are producing for ABC Signature.
Chilean Director Pablo Larraín Casts Angelina Jolie in His Next Big Screen Biopic
Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín has directed Natalie Portman as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 2016 drama Jackie , and Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in the 2021 drama Spencer. Both women earned Academy Award nominations for their work.
‘The Staircase’ Creator Antonio Campos Tapped As Showrunner Of HBO Max Batman Arkham Asylum Series
HBO Max’s The Batman prequel series has found its showrunner. The series, which is about Arkham Asylum, will be overseen by The Staircase creator Antonio Campos, who will serve as showrunner-executive producer and also will direct on the series, Deadline has confirmed.
‘Soft & Quiet’: Why the Year’s Most Terrifying Film Was Shot Four Times in a Row
When first-time feature filmmaker Beth de Araújo started writing her debut, the heart-pounding thriller “Soft & Quiet,” she didn’t just go for provocative storytelling. She wanted to film it using techniques that echoed the feelings of confinement and claustrophobia baked into her story. The result: a real-time drama that never lets up, not in its plot, and not in the ambitious way that plot is told. Oh, and she shot it four times in a row, back to back, night after night.
Announcing the 2022 Dear Producer Mentees
Why Liz Cardenas chose Helena as her Mentee… “It was important for me to select a Latina producer as my mentee, and I was so glad to find myself having several wonderful and qualified women to choose from. It is with great joy that I select the very talented and kind producer, Helena Sardinha.”
Guillermo Del Toro, Jenna Ortega, Laz Alonso & Gloria Calderón Kellett Among 2022 Critics Choice Latino Cinema & TV Awards Honorees
The Critics Choice Association revealed the list of honorees for its 2nd annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television taking place on November 13.
25 New Faces of Film 2022
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Gabriela Ortega remembers attending theater and improv classes during her adolescence and being blown away by the power of stage presence.
25 New Faces of Film 2022
NY-based actor, writer, producer and director Ariela Barer knew she wanted to act from the time she was four. “I was asking my parents for an agent, and that confused them,” she laughs.
Gloria Calderón Kellett, Tanya Saracho and More Strategize to Empower Latino TV Writers at DEAR Hollywood Event
Issues of discrimination and exclusion in Hollywood are often driven by baseless beliefs about marginalized communities, and even efforts to increase diversity sometimes get stalled in the “listening phase” without prioritizing action
Canelo Álvarez Partners With Cartuna, Campanario Entertainment to Develop Adult Animated Series Inspired By His Life
Boxing great Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is teaming with Cartuna and Campanario Entertainment to develop an adult animated series inspired by his life and career, Variety has learned exclusively.