Knock! Knock! Who It Is?! Xfinity FreePass Latino…that’s Who!

Knock! Knock! Who It Is?! Xfinity FreePass Latino…that’s Who!

It’s Christmas in September…almost October!!!
I received a package from Comcast…

Comcast

Pretty sweet, huh?! If you’d like to see some video action – check out my Instagram/mikethemovieguy Stories or SnapChap/mikethamovieguy – – and you better hurry…you only got 24 hours.

If you don’t have IG or SC…well…here are some sweet pix!

Comcast

…and the crazy thing is…seeing all the Halloween candy in stores lately…got me craving candy. Well…THANK YOU Comcast. You have fixed my cravings. (lol)

But wait! There’s more…

Comcast

How sweet are these? Bluetooth headphones. These will come in handy when Maddox is watching cartoons on my phone – Love it!

Speaking of Comcast…did you hear about Xfinity Free Pass Latino?!

COMCAST LAUNCHES ON DEMAND MOVIE EVENT: XFINITY FREEPASS LATINO

Xfinity TV Customers Get Two-Week, All-Access Pass to More Than 7,000 Hours of Programming in Spanish and English from STARZ, Pantelion Films and More

Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity FreePass Latino, a two week, all-access pass to a bicultural content collection of more than 7,000 hours of content, including films, TV series, and music videos in Spanish and English from networks like STARZ, Cine Sony Television, ViendoMovies, Music Choice, and Lionsgate’s joint venture Pantelion Films.

Xfinity FreePass Latino takes place now through October 9 and will be available at no additional cost to all Xfinity TV customers. The content can be accessed on Xfinity On Demand, Xfinity.com/Latino and on the Xfinity TV app and portal.

The bicultural collection features:

  • Hundreds of recent and classic films from Cinema Dinamita, Cine Latino, Cine Mexicano, and DePelicula.

  • High profile titles like the highest-grossing Spanish-language film of all time,Instructions Not Included, as well as Ladrones, starring telenovela superstars Fernando Colunga and Eduardo Yañez, and Casa de Mi Padre, featuring Gael Garcia Bernal and Will Ferrell.

  • Kids programming including La Isla del Faro and Los Happets from Vme Kids.

  • Early access to the premieres of new series before they air live, including NBC Universo’s The Riveras, a celeb-reality series, and Azteca America’s Rabia, a drama series produced in Spain.

  • Catch up on cult favorites like From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, from El Rey based on the movie by network founder, Robert Rodriguez, and Discovery en Español’s original series Texas Trocas, an original series from Discovery en Español that follows the Mendez family as they build their custom truck building empire.

  • Music videos and original music programming from Music Choice featuring the hottest Latino artists including Jencarlos Canela, Sofia Carson, Gente de Zona, Zion and Lennox, and Chino y Nacho.

Sounds pretty cool if you ask me!

Read more here.

A MasterChef Culinary Adventure at Sea

A MasterChef Culinary Adventure at Sea

The MasterChef Cruise sets sail November 6. Here are the TOP 5 Reasons why you don’t want to miss this delicious once-in-a-lifetime opportunity filled with FOOD, FUN, and ADVENTURE:

 

1. Meet the All Stars!


The MasterChef Cruise will satisfy your appetite with meet-and-greets, signings, culinary events and demonstrations featuring the MasterChef All Stars including Shaun O’Neale(MasterChef Season 7 Winner) Claudia Sandoval (MasterChef Season 6 Winner), Luca Manfé (MasterChef Season 4 Winner), Elizabeth Cauvel (MasterChef Season 5 Runner-up), Leslie Gilliams (MasterChef Season 5 Contestant), Addison (MasterChef Junior Season 4 Winner), Zac (MasterChef Junior Season 4 Contestant), Sean (MasterChef Junior Season 2 Contestant).



 

2. Experience MasterChef LIVE!!


Go behind the scenes of America’s favorite cooking show with over 14 hours of interactive entertainment featuring Mystery Box Challenges, Pressure Tests, One-on-One Battles, Relay Races, and an all-out Finale Cook Off where the All Stars will go head-to-head in a tournament-style challenge that eliminates contestants course-by-course until one final All Star is named the 2016 MasterChef Cruise Champion.



 

3. It’s a DOUBLE SERVING OF VACATION: an exciting opportunity to experience MasterChef LIVE at Sea and an EXTRAVAGANT CARIBBEAN CRUISE


In addition to the MasterChef events, you can enjoy all of the amazing amenities and services that Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam has to offer including 3 Pools, Fitness Center, Spa and Salon, 11 Bars and Lounges, 5 Dining Options, and 24-Hour Complimentary Room Service as you explore the gorgeous islands of Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and Bahamas.



 

4. Learn Chef’s Secrets


From the Perfect Pasta to the classic Mexican favorite, Homemade Tamales, to aDelectable Croquembouche and everything in between; learn expert tips and tricks from the All Stars with live cooking demonstrations and skills seminars.

Want to sharpen you skills as you prepare for the Cruise? Go HERE to download the Fall MasterChef Recipes and get cooking.



 

5. Taste the Food!


Ever wanted to reach through the screen and take a bite of the dishes on MasterChef? Now you can. Intimate dining options include an extravagant Italian tasting menu created by Luca, an elevated Mexican Street Food Fiesta with Claudia, an Asian-inspired menucreated by the Juniors and MANY MORE.

Go HERE for a full listing of dining options and other Premium Onboard Events.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS incluye 3 mini películas, En Digital HD el 22 de noviembre, 4K Ultra HD, BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY, DVD, Bajo Demanda el 6 de diciembre

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS incluye 3 mini películas, En Digital HD el 22 de noviembre, 4K Ultra HD, BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY, DVD, Bajo Demanda el 6 de diciembre

DE ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT Y UNIVERSAL PICTURES,Y DE LOS HUMANOS QUE TE TRAJERON LA FRANQUICIA DESPICABLE ME,

¡LLEGA LA PELÍCULA MÁS ORIGINAL DEL AÑO EN AMÉRICA!

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

CONSIGUE TRES MINIPELÍCULAS CON ESTA COMPRA, INCLUYENDO MOWER MINIONS, QUE DEBUTÓ EN LOS CINES Y ESTÁ AHORA DISPONIBLE PARA ADQUISICIÓN

EN DIGITAL HD EL 22 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2016

4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™ 3D, BLU-RAY™, DVD Y BAJO DEMANDA EL 6 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2016

DE LA MANO DE UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“Nunca más verás a tus mascotas de la misma manera.”
– Erik Davis, Fandango
Si en estas fiestas te planteas “¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué hacen tus mascotas cuando no estás en casa?,” obtendrás una respuesta cuando The Secret Life of Pets desembarque en Digital HD el 22 de noviembre de 2016 y en 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, DVD y Bajo Demanda el 6 de diciembre de 2016 de la mano de Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Los humanos que te trajeron la franquicia Despicable Me presentan la película más taquillera y original del año en América, una comedia de animación que se alzó como un éxito internacional con más de 834 millones de dólares en ventas de entradas por todo el mundo.
En palabras de Peter Travers, crítico de Rolling Stone, “The Secret Life of Pets” es “todo acción y carcajadas”. Las versiones en 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD y Digital HD vienen con casi una hora de contenido extra, incluyendo tres divertidísimas minipelículas: Norman Television, Weenie y Mower Minions, lAs cuales debutaron recientemente en los cines y ahora están disponibles para sumarse a tu colección hogareña.
“The Secret Life of Pets” es la quinta colaboración entre Illumination Entertainment y Universal Pictures en una película de animación.
Esta comedia relata la vida que llevan nuestras mascotas cuando uno se va al trabajo o a la escuela.
Max, a quien le pone voz Louis C.K., es un fiel terrier con una vida plena y feliz hasta que su dueña, Katie (Ellie Kemper), trae a casa a Duke (Eric Stonestreet), un mastín alborotado y de gran tamaño que ella adopta de una perrera.
Cuando Max y su nuevo y revoltoso “compañero de apartamento” se separan del joven que les está sacando a pasear, acaban perdidos por la jungla urbana de la ciudad de Nueva York.
En un intento por evadir al personal de la perrera y a una banda rebelde de mascotas abandonadas liderada por un conejo desequilibrado llamado Snowball (Kevin Hart), los dos perros dejan de lado sus diferencias para sobrevivir en su travesía épica de regreso a casa.
La película cuenta con un reparto estelar de voces que incluye a Louis C.K. (de la serie televisiva Louie), Eric Stonestreet (de la serie televisiva Modern Family), Kevin Hart (de la serie Ride Along), Jenny Slate (Zootopia), Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Lake Bell (de la serie televisiva Children’s Hospital), Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World), Hannibal Buress (de la serie Neighbors), Bobby Moynihan (de “Saturday Night Live”), Steve Coogan (Minions) y Albert Brooks (Finding Dory). La película está dirigida por Chris Renaud (de la franquicia Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax) y codirigida por Yarrow Cheney (de la franquicia Despicable Me).
4K ULTRA HD™
La película estará disponible en 4K Ultra HD™ en un paquete combo que incluye 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ y Digital HD con UltraViolet. El 4K Ultra HD™ incluirá todo el material adicional del disco Blu-ray™.
  • 4K Ultra HD™ genera una experiencia suprema para ver películas. 4K Ultra HDTM combina una resolución 4K, que es cuatro veces superior a la HD, con colores radiantes gracias al High Dynamic Range (HDR) e incorpora audio envolvente. Todo ello para generar una experiencia auditiva multidimensional.
  • Blu-ray™ desata el poder de tu HDTV y es la mejor manera de ver películas en el hogar al lograr una resolución 6 veces superior a la del DVD, ofrece extras exclusivos y una calidad de sonido propia de una sala de cine.
  • DIGITAL HD con UltraViolet™ permite al televidente ver películas en cualquier lugar desde su dispositivo favorito. El usuario puede descargarse el material o verlo directamente.
EXCLUSIVAS DEL BLU-RAY™ (Disponible en las ediciones de Blu-ray™)
  • How to Make an Animated Film – Un recorrido con imágenes detrás de cámara que muestran cómo realizar una película de animación bajo la mirada de varios departamentos que conforman Illumination.
  • Anatomy of a Scene – Directores y dibujantes de animación nos muestran los pasos que dieron en el proceso de creación de una de las escenas de The Secret Life of Pets.
MATERIAL ADICIONAL DEL BLU-RAY™ Y DVD
  • Minipelículas:
    • Norman Television
    • Weenie
    • Mower Minions
  • All About The Pets – Kevin Hart y Eric Stonestreet, con la ayuda del entrenador de animales Molly Mignon O’Neill, te llevan por una travesía educativa para enseñarte más sobre las mascotas comunes y las que no lo son tanto.
  • Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – Las estrellas que le ponen voz a los múltiples personajes que aparecen en esta comedia hablan de su función y del proceso de darles vida.
  • Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspirándose en “Hairspray Live!”, Eric Stonestreet y la estilista de perros Jess Rona te mostrarán los pasos básicos que debes seguir para realzar la belleza de tus perros cuando estén socializando con otros compañeros caninos.
  • The Best Of Snowball – Una divertida, picante y peculiar remezcla musical con las mejores frases de Snowball.
  • Hot Dog Sing-Along – Únete a Max y a Duke en la actuación que precede a su cena en la fábrica de salchichas. Esta canción fácil de cantar y seguir es divertida para que la disfrute toda la familia.
  • Sing Trailer
  • “Lovely Day” Lyric Video
  • The Humans that Brought You Pets – Los productores Chris Meledandri y Janet Healy, los directores Chris Renaud y Yarrow Cheney, y el guionista Brian Lynch hablan sobre qué necesitaron para crear los personajes cautivadores y la trama de constante acción de The Secret Life of Pets.
  • GoPro®: The Secret Life of Pets
  • The Making of the Mini-Movies – Una mirada interesante y entretenida sobre cómo se hicieron las minipelículas – exploraremos los temas de cada una de las minipelículas a través de los ojos de los artistas que las hicieron.

Página Web: uni.pictures/Pets
Tráiler: uni.pictures/PetsTrailer
Facebook: facebook.com/SecretLifeOfPets
Twitter: @petsmovie
Instagram: instagram.com/secretlifeofpets
Hashtag: #SecretLifeofPets

Halloween on HULU

Halloween on HULU

Halloween is just around the corner and you can catch some of the scariest series and most frightening films exclusively on HULU.

The Exorcist (FOX)

A family gets entangled with the Catholic church when it suspects a demonic presence in its home.



Lucifer (FOX) – 


The Devil has come to Los Angeles…Based upon the characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint, LUCIFER is the story of the original fallen angel. Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR (Tom Ellis has abandoned his throne and retired to L.A., where he owns Lux, an upscale nightclub. Charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome, Lucifer is enjoying his retirement, indulging in a few of his favorite things – wine, women and song – when a beautiful pop star is brutally murdered outside of Lux. For the first time in roughly 10 billion years, he feels something awaken deep within him as a result of this murder. Compassion? Sympathy? The very thought disturbs him – as well as his best friend and confidante, MAZIKEEN aka MAZE (Lesley-Ann Brandt), a fierce demon in the form of a beautiful young woman.


 
The Strain (FX) – 


The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells the story of “Dr. Ephraim Goodweather,” the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan co-wrote the pilot script for The Strain, which was directed by del Toro. Emmy® Award winning Writer and Producer Carlton Cuse serves as Executive Producer/Showrunner and Writer. Gary Ungar also serves as Executive Producer. An FX Networks Original Series.


 
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) – 


Fear the Walking Dead AMC’s new companion series to The Walking Dead, goes back to the beginning of the zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles, to a time when life as everyone knew it was upended for reasons unknown.



The Enfield Haunting – 


Inspired by the world’s most documented poltergeist incident, The Enfield Haunting – adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair’s book “This House is Haunted,” is a chilling, three-part drama series based on the terrifying and bizarre real events that took place at an ordinary house in 1977.



Scream Queens (FOX) – 


SCREAM QUEENS is a new genre-bending comedy-horror anthology series. The series, produced by 20th Century Fox Television, is from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan and Dante Di Loreto, the executive producers of GLEE and “American Horror Story.” The first installment in the new anthology series revolves around a college campus which is rocked by a series of murders.



American Horror Story Hotel (FX) – 


American Horror Story begins by exploring a subversive modern horror tale via the story of the Harmons, a family of three who move from Boston to Los Angeles as a means to reconcile past anguish. In Season 2, American Horror Story: Asylum, a dark story unfolds in a Church-run haven for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude, a nun with a troubled past. Inside this locked down facility, danger lurks around every corner. In Season 3, American Horror Story: Coven, the secret history of witches and witchcraft in America is exposed. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. An FX Networks Original Series.



Penny Dreadful (Showtime) – 


Some of literature’s most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.



Child’s Play – 


A killer sought by a Chicago detective becomes a doll called Chucky, bought by a woman for her son.



The Blair Witch Project – 


In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary…A year later their footage was found.



American Psycho – 


Patrick Bateman, a young, well-to-do man working on Wall Street at his father’s company kills for no reason at all. As his life progresses his hatred for the world becomes more and more intense. Based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis.



The Silence of the Lambs – 


An FBI trainee is assigned by her superior to interview an imprisoned, cannibalistic psychopath, Hannibal ‘the Cannibal’ Lecter, in the hope that he may help uncover the identity of an elusive serial killer.



The Amityville Horror – 


The Freeling family flee after their house is obliterated by poltergeists and take refuge with Gramma Jess. When Gramma Jess dies, Carol Anne’s play telephone spontaneously rings with a call from “the other side” – from Grandma Jess!



The Others

A woman with photosensitive children fears that her dark, isolated manor may be haunted.



Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension – 


When a new family moves into Katie and Kristi’s former house, they discover a mysterious video camera that reveals the presence an ancient evil that begins to terrorize their lives.



Knock Knock – 


A family man’s (Keanu Reeves) kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse when he opens his door to two stranded young women.



The Gift

A married couple encounter a dangerous acquaintance from the past.


 
The House of The Devil – 

From writer/director Ti West comes perhaps the most intense shocker of the year: Desperate for quick cash, college sophomore Samantha Hughes (Jocelin Donahue) takes a babysitting job in the isolated mansion of the creepy Ulman family.

Matt Damon Makes His Epic Return in JASON BOURNE

Matt Damon Makes His Epic Return in JASON BOURNE
THE ICONIC AND EXHILARATING 
NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BOURNE FRANCHISE AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 154K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAY™, DVD AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 6

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“THE BEST BOURNE YET” – DAVE MORALES, FOX TV

Matt Damon (Bourne Franchise, The Martian) is back and this time it’s personal in “JASON BOURNE,” the action-packed fifth installment of the blockbuster franchise, coming to Digital HD November 15 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on December 6, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Nearly a decade since fans last saw the former operative, the explosive return brings Jason Bourne into a whole new era, revealing key secrets about Bourne’s origins to a new generation.
The 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD include commentary from the cast, filmmakers, stunt performers and fight coordinators, plus behind-the-scenes features that take viewers inside the making of the film’s intense stunt choreography and one of the wildest car chases in Bourne history.

“Matt Damon returns to his best role ever,” touts Max Evry (COMINGSOON.COM) in JASON BOURNE.

 Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum returns for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal operative drawn out of the shadows.
Damon is joined by Academy Award winner® Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Irreversible) and Academy Award winner® Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger, No Country for Old Men), while Julia Stiles (The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum) reprises her role in the series.
BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAY™, DVD
  • Bringing Back Bourne – Matt Damon and Director Paul Greengrass discuss how they brought a beloved character back to the big screen.
  • Bourne to Fight – A behind-the-scenes look at the fight sequences in Jason Bourne.
    • Bare-Knuckle Boxing – Matt Damon discusses his love for boxing and how he prepared for the bare-knuckle fight sequences.
    • Close Quarters – A behind-the-scenes look at the brutal fight between Jason Bourne and Christian Dassault.
    • Underground Rumble – Matt Damon, Vincent Cassel, and fight coordinator Roger Yuan discuss how they staged Bourne’s final showdown with The Asset.
  • The Athens Escape – Matt Damon, stunt coordinator Gary Powell and second unit director Simon Crane discuss the challenges of shooting a chase sequence through cramped city streets.
  • Las Vegas Showdown – For the final act of Jason Bourne, filmmakers wanted something bigger and bolder than ever before. Here’s an inside look at how they pulled it off.
    • Convention Chaos – Join the cast and crew on location in Las Vegas as they film the final act of Jason Bourne.
    • Shutting Down the Strip – A behind-the-scenes look at one of the wildest car chases in Bourne history.
The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HD™ will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray™ disc.
  • 4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
  • Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
  • DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Jason Bourne features DTS:X® and DTS Headphone:X™ immersive audio technologies that replicate and convey the fluid movement of sound to create a richer experience than previously possible by moving sound to precisely where the mixer placed it.
Twitter: @jasonbourne
Hashtag: #JasonBourne

@Thisfunktional talks with JJ Soria THE PURGE ELECTION YEAR #Thisfunktional

@Thisfunktional talks with JJ Soria THE PURGE ELECTION YEAR #Thisfunktional

//embeds.audioboom.com/boos/5128893-thisfunktional-podcast-movies-joseph-julian-soria-the-purge-election-year/embed/v4?eid=AQAAAF2s9Fe9Qk4A
Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actor Joseph Julian ‘JJ’ Soria talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about playing Marcos in “The Purge Election Year.”

Syria talks about being a fan of the movies, wanting to do more action and how the theme of the purge seems to be something that will be seen in the real world before long.

“The Purge Election Year” is out on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on Oct. 4.

Follow and interact with Jesus:

Twitter – @Thisfunktional

Instagram – @Thisfunktional

Facebook – ThisfunktionalLA

Tumblr – Thisfunktional

AudioBoom – Thisfunktional

YouTube – Thisfunktional

http://widgets.itunes.apple.com/widget.html?c=us&brc=FFFFFF&blc=FFFFFF&trc=FFFFFF&tlc=FFFFFF&d=All%20Thisfunktional%20Podcast%20channels%20on%20iTunes&t=Thisfunktional&m=podcast&e=podcast&w=300&h=370&ids=1120570578,1120573266,1120569508,1120572799,1120572384,1120572251&wt=playlist&partnerId=&affiliate_id=&at=&ct=