Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
Alice Initiative Reveals 2022 List of Emerging Female Directors (Exclusive)
The Alice Initiative, backed by a group of anonymous female film executives, has released its annual survey of up-and-coming female directing talent, ready for their first studio feature.
Included in the list is director Jessica Mendez Siqueiros (Pozole).
Gabrielle Union and Eva Longoria Developing LGBTQ Wedding Comedy About Dueling Mothers-in-Law (EXCLUSIVE)
Gabrielle Union tells me exclusively that she and Eva Longoria are developing an LGBTQ wedding comedy feature for Amazon Studios. They’ll not only produce the film but likely star as dueling soon-to-be mothers-in-law whose sons are getting married.
LALIFF Reveals 10 Afro/Black & Indigenous Recipients Of Inclusion Fellowship
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival revealed the 10 Afro/Black Latino and Indigenous Latino directors that were selected for the 3rd annual LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship.
CBS Developing Comedy Series ‘Talk Nerdy To Me’ From Dana Schwartz, Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit
The single-camera comedy series Talk Nerdy to Me, created by writer and podcaster Dana Schwartz (She-Hulk: Attorney At Law), is in early development at CBS, Deadline has learned. The project is produced by Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit under their overall deal at Disney Television Studios.
10 Latino Content Creators to Watch
From choreographing ‘Encanto’ to starring in a Jordan Peele sci-fi feature, these Latino content creators offer a vibrant array of entertainment.
As the Oscar Race Gets More International, the Academy Hires One Person Focused on the Global Picture
The most recent development on that front was the hiring of veteran Sundance programmer Dilcia Barrera as the Academy’s senior vice president of member relations, global outreach, and administration.
‘Dead Boy Detectives’: David Iacono To Play David The Demon In HBO Max Series
David Iacono (The Flight Attendant, The Summer I Turned Pretty) has been tapped for a key recurring role opposite George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri and Kassius Nelson in Dead Boy Detectives, HBO Max’s upcoming drama series based on the DC Comics characters created by Neil Gaiman. The series hails from The Flight Attendant’s Steve Yockey, Doom Patrol’s Jeremy Carver, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.
Women Creators: Our Words Matter
Panelists:
CLAUDIA FORESTIERI, Gordita Chronicles
SILVIA OLIVAS, Elena of Avalor
CHARISE CASTRO SMITH, Encanto
VALENTINA GARZA, Only Murders in the Building
TANYA SARACHO, Vida
Moderator:
DANI FERNANDEZ
‘This Fool’ Renewed For Second Season By Hulu
Hulu has renewed This Fool for a second season.
Reggaeton Comedy Series ‘Neon’ From Shea Serrano & Max Searle Drums Up Series Order At Netflix
Netflix is dancing to the beat of reggaeton for its next comedy series.The streamer has handed a series order to Neon, a comedy set in the world of the musical genre that birthed the song “Despacito,” the second-most-viewed video ever on YouTube.