Pete’s Dragon Official US Trailer
See the film when it flies onto the big screen in 3D on August 12!
Synopsis: For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales…until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley).
Win a Copy of 10 Cloverfield Lane A Thriller from Producer J.J. Abrams on Bluray
We have two copies to giveaway, the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD available June 14 and Digital HD is available now.
Would you like to win a copy? Then just click here to send us an e-mail with your name and address.
We’ll draw the winners at 8A (PT) on Thursday, JUNE 16.
A Conversation with Playwright Odalys Nanin
Odalys Nanin
Odalys Nanin is more than an award-winning playwright and producer. She is MACHA THEATRE (Mujeres Women Advancing Culture, History & Art).
Skin of Honey
After knowing her for many years, I finally sat down with her to talk about all the different hats she has worn in her career; and we had a lively conversation.
The theatre is collaborating this June with the Hollywood Fringe festival–LA’s largest celebration of the performing arts.
Odalys Nanin
Nanin is setting the stage for theatrical excellence, bringing (back by popular demand) on Macha Theatre’s stage the Landmark Lesbian play, Skin of Honey, which opens June 11, 2016 as part of the Fringe One City One Pride.
Now sit back and listen in. — A.O.
Cast of Garbo’s Cuban Lover
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
Warcraft in Theaters Now Plus More
There’s a lot to like of Warcraft, visually it’s fantastic! For gamers and fanboys, they will enjoy that. And it holds up fine as a stand-alone movie for those who aren’t familiar with the game.
Spent a great time coloring with these kids at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles
The storyline is interesting even thought the dialogue at times seemed cheesy. And I can see a sequel in the near future.
We got to sit in on a press conference with some of the actors and the director, who talked about the whole process of making the film. And you can listen to it here.
We also took part in a friendly soccer match in celebration of the release of Warcraft and LA Copa America Centenario. The event took place at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles, where the kids colored and recreated some of the characters of the film; and they built their own interpretation of a castle too.
Warcraft Cast
The stars of the film are: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper, Ben Schnetzer, Ruth Negga, Toby Kebbell, Rob Kazinsky, Clancy Brown, Daniel Wu and directed by Duncan Jones.
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
The players and their supporters for a friendly soccer game. The grey shirts won.
The fun continued with the sheriff’s and fire departments support.
The Conjuring 2 Succeeds in its Fright Level
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga
Francis Oconnor and Madison Wolfe
If you liked the first Conjuring, you are going to love this one; and it should be seen on the large screen with a movie audience.
It is more than a good scare, it is a love story, it shows the affection and love that Lorraine and Ed Warren had for each other.
Director James Wan, writers David Leslie, Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes
I think The Conjuring 2 does its job and more. I personally jumped at least three times that I can remember.
In this film, the Warren’s, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. And it’s one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations.
We got to talk to the actors (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, and Madison Wolfe), and filmmakers (writers Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, David Leslie Johnson, director James Wan, and producer Peter Safran) about the making of this new film. And now you can listen on the conversations.
Frances O’Connor & Madison Wolfe
Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson
Hayes, Hayes, & Johnson
James Wan
The film also stars newcomers Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, and Simon McBurney.
It’s an awesome fright! — A.O.
Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
Luis Guzmán Made a Movie for the Universe
Luis Guzmán and Angela Ortíz
Photo: Jesus Figueroa
Luis Guzmán, actor and youth advocate, has a new film opening on June 10, Puerto Ricans in Paris. A few of us got to talk to him about the film and why he wanted to do this project. We also talked about his thoughts on Latinos and Hollywood. The conversation was fantastic and we didn’t want to stop. It took place at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles, which was a perfect location for doing this with Luis.
Now you can listen in on the conversation with the hiccups and all. And we hope you’ll enjoy it.
The plot: NYPD detectives Luis (Luis Guzmán) and Eddie (Edgar Garcia) visit Paris to help a gorgeous French designer Colette (Alice Taglioni) catch the black market thief who’s ripped off her new handbag design. Also starring Rosario Dawson, Rosie Perez, Miriam Shor, Frédéric Anscombe, and directed by Ian Edelman.
Luis Guzmán
Guzmán returns this fall in CBS’ second season of Code Black.
The film will be available On Demand, Digital HD and in theaters June 10. — A.O.
Murder in the First Season Premiere June 19
Murder in the First Taye Diggs as Terry English and Kathleen Robertson as Hildy Mulligan
Murder in the First is back! Season premiere Sunday, June 19 at 10P on TNT.
A Great Talk with George Lopez On Lopez
Angela Ortíz and George Lopez
We caught up with stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez, we had a conversation about his past shows and what he hopes people will get from his new show, Lopez. We had some laughs and talked about bringing back the siesta. We even touched on the diversity we’ve been seeing on television in front and behind the camera.
Now, we get to congratulate George on his second season of Lopez, which was announced by TV Land a few days ago.
Lopez
One of the things I noticed about Lopez the show is, that even though it is about a stand-up comedian’s life, he’s not always on. Cause most comedians are usually low key, shy or quiet people.
George Lopez
Lopez is currently in its first season on TV Land, airing Wednesdays at 10P and full episodes can be viewed on the TV Land App. The finale airs on Wednesday, June 22.
Now sit back and listen in on the conversation.
Win a Copy of Director Michael Bay’s action packed film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi on Bluray
We have two copies to giveaway, the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD is available now.
Would you like to win a copy? Then just click here to send us an e-mail with your name and address.
We’ll draw the winners at 8A (PT) on Friday, JUNE 10.
ANGELA MARÍA ORTÍZ S. PHOTOGRAPHY
Blu-ray and DVD Releases
Marvel Studios’
Captain America: Brave New World storms onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on April 15, before making its triumphant debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD May 13.
Synopsis: In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie)–who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier–meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
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Tombstone 4K Blu-ray, UHD/BD Combo + Digital + Steelbook arrives on April 22.
Synopsis: Every town has a story—Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice. Directed by George P. Cosmatos.
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Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season on DVD is available now!
From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Follow the lives of the staff we have grown to know and love working at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, and go down memory lane with all 14 hilarious, wholesome and “educational” episodes from the third season.
Synopsis: It’s the season for change for the teachers of Abbott Elementary. Janine leads ambitious growth initiatives for the school while navigating personal and professional challenges. Gregory embraces his role as the “cool” teacher. Ava surprises with moments of unexpected leadership. From Career Day to a heartfelt end-of-year celebration, the Abbott staff prove that with teamwork- and Janine’s relentless drive-they can handle anything.
The cast includes Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.
Favorite Shot of the Day
Podcast
You can also listen to any episode of all of the podcast at thebradmunson.com
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