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Movies

DESPICABLE ME 3 | Watch the Trailer

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dm3_teaser-posterHey, everyone!

I’m so excited to share the new trailer for Despicable Me 3 with you all!

The team who brought you Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, returns to continue the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions.  Despicable Me 3, directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon, and written by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio, will be released in theaters on June 30, 2017.

The animated film is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and executive produced by Chris Renaud.

Joining Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig in Despicable Me 3 is Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker, co-creator of Comedy Central’s global phenomenon South Park and the Broadway smash The Book of Mormon.  Parker voices the role of villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ‘80s, and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.  

 

 

DESPICABLE ME 3 – In Theaters June 30, 2017

Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | GruTube |Despikipedia | #DespicableMe3

 

Movies

Trailer: ‘EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY’

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everybody-loves-somebody-one-sheetHey, everyone!

Check out the trailer below for Pantelion Films’ new romantic comedy Everybody Loves Somebody, which opens in theaters on February 17.

The cast includes Karla Souza (How To Get Away With Murder), Jose María Yazpik, Ben O’Toole, Alejandro Camacho, and Patricia Bernal.

In addition to its release in U.S. theaters, the film’s world premiere will take place on January 7 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

SYNOPSIS: On the surface, the young and beautiful Clara Barron (Karla Souza) seems to have everything- a great job as an OB-GYN; a great house in LA; and a big fun-loving Mexican family. But, the one thing Clara doesn’t have figured out is her love life. Pressured by a family wedding in Mexico, Clara asks a co-worker to pose as her boyfriend for the weekend festivities – only to be caught by surprise when her ex-boyfriend (and family favorite) suddenly shows up after disappearing from her life completely. Torn, Clara must decide between going back to the past or open her heart to new and unexpected possibilities. In an adventure full of laughter, she learns that sometimes it takes the whole crazy family to help you find crazy love.

Entertainment News, TV

THE KEYS ON CHRISTMAS on YouTube Red – Trailer

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Hey, everyone! Check out the new sneak peak of YouTube’s holiday special The Keys of Christmas available now via YouTube Red:

 

In this YouTube Red Original, DJ Khaled and Mariah Carey drop a holiday hater (Rudy Mancuso) into a mystical winter wonderland where an all-star cast of lyrical troublemakers show him the true meaning of Christmas. Special celebrity cameos and appearances in the special include Fifth Harmony, Nicky Jam, Ciara, Alex Aiono, Bebe Rex, and Mike Tyson.

Prepare to embark on a new magical adventure of the true meaning of Christmas. Watch it NOW on YouTube Red.

 
Movies

‘SPLIT’ – In Theaters January 20, 2017 #SplitMovie

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SPLIT – In Theaters January 20, 2017

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image001Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan returns to the captivating grip of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs with Split, an original film that delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind.  Following last year’s breakout hit The Visit, Shyamalan reunites with producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series, The Gift) for the thriller being hailed as “Shyamalan’s most terrifying film to date.”

Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities—each with unique physical attributes—to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others.  Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Witch), Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him—as well as everyone around him—as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

For the film The Guardian calls “a masterful blend of Hitchcock and horror,” Shyamalan and Blum reassemble their core team from The Visit, the No. 1-grossing horror film of 2015.  Their fellow collaborators on Split include producer Marc Bienstock and executive producers Ashwin Rajan and Steven Schneider.  www.splitmovie.com


Genre: Thriller
Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Jessica Sula, Haley Lu Richardson
Written and Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by: M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum, Marc Bienstock
Executive Producers: Ashwin Rajan, Steven Schneider

Official Website: http://www.splitmovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SplitMovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SplitMovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SplitMovie/

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ENTER TO WIN: Sticky9 Medium Magnets!

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Hey everyone!

I’m so excited to tell you about a little gem I found a few years ago. Social media has introduced me to so many things, and Sticky9 is one of my favorites.

Sticky9 offers magnets in Medium, Large, Retro (which look like little polaroid photos) and Jigsaw; Square Photo Prints; Posters; iPad Covers; Greeting Cards and so much more. The quality of their products are incredible and so is their customer service.

My niece and I bought two large magnet boards from IKEA that are completely filled with Sticky9 magnets (see photo below – you can probably guess which one is mine and which one belongs to a 12-year-old lol). You can make magnets with your favorite photos from Instagram, or your favorite quotes and saved photos. They also have an app that you can download to your phone that allows you to upload photos directly from your camera roll.

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So here’s the deal. To enter the contest for a FREE set of Medium Magnets, answer the question below:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION, AND WHY?

Send your ANSWER(S), FIRST & LAST NAME to accordingtokristin@gmail.com.
In the subject line – STICKY9 Magnets Giveaway

Winner will be selected on December 10th to give enough time to order before the holiday! You can check the website for shipping and delivery dates.

This promotion will end December 10th at 10:00 AM (eastern time). Only one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Winner will be contacted via email with a promotional code to use on Sticky9. AccordingtoKristin.com and other promotional partners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misdirected mail.

You can also check out the site and order your very own magnets, photo prints, etc. with my code FRIENDANX5, which will deduct 15% from your purchase.

These products are great gifts and stocking stuffers! As an idea, last Christmas I had The 1975’s logo printed on a set of Jigsaw magnets. I separated each magnet and placed each one in an envelope with a clue leading my niece to a huge box with The 1975 concert tickets inside. She loved the little scavenger hunt, trying to figure out where each magnet went and now she has a cool looking jigsaw puzzle.

Be sure to enter the contest and check out Sticky9 online and on their app. You can thank me later!  🙂

Happy Holidays!

TV

YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES “THE KEYS OF CHRISTMAS” HOLIDAY SPECIAL

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YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES “THE KEYS OF CHRISTMAS” HOLIDAY SPECIAL


Special Features Mariah Carey, YouTube Comedy Star Rudy Mancuso and Performances by Alex Aiono, Boyce Avenue, Ciara, DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, Nicky Jam and More


Directed by World Renowned Music Director Dave Meyers

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YouTube today announced that it has ordered “The Keys of Christmas,” a holiday special starring global superstar Mariah Carey and YouTube musical sensation Rudy Mancuso that features original musical performances by many of the hottest acts around including Carey, Ciara, DJ Khaled and Fifth Harmony. “The Keys of Christmas” will debut on YouTube Red on December 19, 2016.

The star-studded ensemble cast will shepherd Mancuso on a magical adventure of the true meaning of Christmas. This seasonal tale, from Endemol Shine North America and its digital studio Endemol Shine Beyond USA and Just Entertainment Studios, will uncover what happens when you accidentally go off the grid on Christmas Eve with no phone and no way to function on this festive night.

World renowned and Grammy Award-winning music director Dave Meyers (Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Pink’s “Just Like Fire” and Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been”) will direct “The Keys of Christmas.” This special will also feature original musical performances by Alex Aiono, Boyce Avenue, Nicky Jam, Bebe Rexha and Gregory Brothers. Boxing legend Mike Tyson will make a special appearance, as he and the others join Mariah to show Rudy the true meaning of Christmas.

“Music is wildly popular on YouTube and we’re excited to bring together some of the biggest names in music alongside some of the biggest stars on YouTube. The musical icons and rising artists in ‘The Keys of Christmas’ bring this new holiday tale to life,” said Ben Relles, Head of Unscripted for YouTube Originals. “We are also thrilled to have YouTube comedy star Rudy Mancuso in his first leading role in a music special.”

“‘The Keys of Christmas’ is truly a modern take on the holiday variety special, bringing together traditional and digital natives in this very unique musical format for the YouTube audience,” said Bonnie Pan, President, Endemol Shine Beyond USA. “Dave Meyers, who has an amazing track record working with the top musical acts of our time, had a vision and was able to weave that into a fresh new format with the likes of Mariah Carey, Ciara, DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, Rudy Mancuso and many other incredible performers just in time for Christmas.”

“Nothing makes you believe in a Christmas miracle more than creating a show where over 20 super stars from Mariah Carey to DJ Khaled, Rudy Mancuso, Fifth Harmony and the champ himself, Mike Tyson, all come together,” said Justin Hochberg, CEO of Just Entertainment Studios. “Christmas is the global holiday, so launching this show with YouTube Red in the U.S. and so many other countries all on one magical night is the perfect partnership; and would make Santa proud.”

YouTube Red is a paid membership that gives you an enhanced, uninterrupted experience across YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube Gaming. Members also get exclusive access to new Original series and movies from top YouTube creators. YouTube Red is currently available in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico, with plans for additional international expansion next year.

Movies

‘YOU’RE KILLING ME SUSANA’ starring Gael García Bernal hits U.S. theaters in February 2017

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YOU’RE KILLING ME SUSANA, UNA COMEDIA ROMÁNTICA PROTAGONIZADA POR EL GANADOR DEL GLOBO DE ORO GAEL GARCÍA BERNAL, SE ESTRENARÁ EN LOS ÁNGELES Y NUEVA YORK EL 17 DE FEBRERO DEL 2017 PARA LUEGO EXTENDERSE A OTRAS CIUDADES

youre-killing-me-susana-one-sheetYou’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana), una comedia romántica de México protagonizada por el actor ganador del Globo de Oro Gael García Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle, Neruda), se estrena en cines el 17 de febrero de 2017 en Los Ángeles y Nueva York, para luego extenderse a otras 10 ciudades. Hola Mexico Distribution lanzará la película en EE.UU., después de sus premieres en 2016 en el Festival de Cine Internacional de Guadalajara, el Festival de Cine Internacional de Chicago y el Festival de Cine de Mill Valley y su proyección en los cines en México el pasado agosto. Producida y dirigida por Roberto Sneider (Arráncame la vida) a partir de un guión de Luis Cámara y Sneider basado en la novela Ciudades desiertas de José Agustín, la película es coprotagonizada por Verónica Echégui, Ashley Grace, Jadyn Wong, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson y Adam Hurtig.

Samuel Douek, presidente de Hola Mexico Distribution, afirmó: “Creemos que al público de EE.UU., que son fans de Gael por películas como Diarios de motocicleta, Babel y No, y más recientemente por su serie de TV Mozart in the Jungle, le encantará su actuación en You’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana), donde interpreta a un hombre pícaro y encantador en el estilo de Hugh Grant en Bridget Jones’s Diary y About a Boy. Es una película graciosa y entretenida, ideal para que los adultos la vean en una cita”.

En You’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana), Bernal interpreta a Eligio, un narcisista actor de telenovelas de la ciudad de México que un día se sorprende al descubrir que su esposa, Susana (Verónica Echégui), lo ha abandonado sin decir una palabra. Cuando se entera que ella se inscribió en un curso de escritura en una universidad de Iowa, decide seguirla y persuadirla para que regrese a su lado. Al llegar durante una tormenta de nieve a lo que parece ser el medio de la nada, Eligio se siente como un pez fuera del agua y se decepciona al descubrir que Susana ya ha continuado con su vida. Poco a poco, empieza a darse cuenta de que tomará mucho más que su usual carisma y bonitas palabras para volver a ganarse su amor.

Sobre Hola Mexico Distribution

Hola Mexico Distribution busca llevar algunas de las películas de mayor calidad de México y de América Latina al público de todo Estados Unidos. Establecida como la rama de distribución del Hola Mexico Film Festival después del exitoso lanzamiento de la película East Side Sushi en 2015, Hola Mexico Distribution también distribuyó el Hola Mexico Tour en 2016, un festival de cine itinerante que proyectó 10 de las mejores películas mexicanas del Hola Mexico Film Festival del 2016 en Los Ángeles. Hola Mexico Distribution lanzará You’re Killing me Susana,protagonizada por Gael García Bernal, en febrero del 2017; y pronto revelará las películas del año próximo. Para obtener más información, visita: Hola Mexico Distribution  
Movies

‘YOU’RE KILLING ME SUSANA’ starring Gael García Bernal hits U.S. theaters in February 2017

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YOU’RE KILLING ME SUSANA, A ROMANTIC COMEDY STARRING GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER  GAEL GARCÍA BERNAL TO BEGIN U.S. THEATRICAL RUN IN LOS ANGELES AND  NEW YORK ON FEBRUARY 17, 2017 AND EXPAND THEREAFTER

youre-killing-me-susana-one-sheetYou’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana), a romantic comedy from Mexico starring Golden Globe winning actor Gael García Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle, Neruda), will begin its U.S. theatrical run on February 17, 2017 in Los Angeles and New York and expanding thereafter to 10 additional cities. Hola Mexico Distribution will release the film here, following its 2016 premieres at the Guadalajara International, Chicago International and Mill Valley Film Festivals and its theatrical run in Mexico this past August. Produced and directed by Roberto Sneider (Tear This Heart Out) from a screenplay by Luis Camara and Sneider based on the novel Deserted Cities (Ciudades Desiertas) by José Agustín, the film co-stars Verónica Echegui, Ashley Grace, Jadyn Wong, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson and Adam Hurtig.

Samuel Douek, president of Hola Mexico Distribution, said, “We believe U.S. audiences who are fans of Gael from such films as The Motorcycle Diaries, Babel and No and more recently his TV series Mozart in the Jungle will love him in You’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana), where he’s a charming rogue in the tradition of Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones’s Diary and About a Boy. It’s a funny and entertaining date movie for adult filmgoers.”

In You’re Killing Me Susana (Me Estás Matando Susana) Bernal stars as Eligio, a narcissistic Mexico City soap opera actor who one day is shocked to discover that his wife Susana (Echegui) has picked up and left him without uttering a word. After learning that she has enrolled in a writing program at an Iowa university, he decides to go after her and persuade her to return to him. Arriving in what appears to be the middle of nowhere during a winter storm, Eligio feels like a fish out of water and is disappointed to find that Susana has already moved on with her life. Slowly it begins to dawn on him that it’s going to take a lot more than his usual boyish charisma and sweet talk to win her back.

About Hola Mexico Distribution

Hola Mexico Distribution seeks to bring some of the highest quality films from Mexico and Latin America to audiences across the United States. Established as the distribution arm of the Hola Mexico Film Festival after a successful theatrical run of the film East Side Sushi in 2015, Hola Mexico Distribution also distributed the Hola Mexico Tour in 2016, a traveling film festival featuring 10 of the best Mexican films from the 2016 Hola Mexico Film Festival in Los Angeles. Hola Mexico Distribution is set to release You’re Killing me Susana, starring Gael García Bernal, in February of 2017; and will soon unveil next year’s slate. For more information, visit: Hola Mexico Distribution 

TV Reviews

The Vampire Diaries – S8|E3, S8|E4 and S8|E5 [Podcast Review]

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Hey there, #TVDFamily!

On behalf of Keisha and myself, we sincerely apologize for being late in getting these recaps done. I actually had no voice for a while as I was suffering from an upper respiratory infection, Keisha has been extremely busy with work over the holiday and it’s just been a crazy time. But never fear…we’re back on track now and we’ll be recapping Episode 6 after it airs December 2!

So here are the episode details for each, and our podcast review below:

S8|E3: You Decided That I Was Worth Saving    (Aired 11/4/16)

SYNOPSIS: As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.

 

S8|E4: An Eternity of Misery    (Aired 11/11/16)

SYNOPSIS: asked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.

 

S8|E5: Coming Home Was a Mistake    (Aired 11/18/16)

SYNOPSIS: Spiraling down a dangerous path of self-destruction, Damon’s latest actions prove he may be beyond the point of return. Unwilling to give up on his brother, Stefan is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Elsewhere, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo, while Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he’s received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them.

 

Blog

Day 3: The Holidays According to Kristin

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Hey everyone!

So Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I’m sure we’re all preparing to stuff our faces! Some of us might even be prepping our Black Friday shopping extravaganza!

My Thanksgiving traditions have changed a bit over the years because we’ve had some losses in the family, but there are still little things we can do to start new ones, right?

About a year ago my brother sent me a text with a recipe for a dessert that looked absolutely delicious. It’s like a pumpkin/pudding/cool whip pan of Heaven! We all loved it so much, I decided to make it for my office at Halloween. Let’s just say…don’t make it for your office potlucks if you don’t want it being requested every single time! haha.

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This is one dessert I’ve enjoyed making with my niece because there are four layers to it, and she loves being able to say she helped contribute to the awesomeness.

So here is the link to Lil’ Luna’s Pumpkin Delight Dessert. Try it out and let me know if you love it as much as we do! Also, let me know what your favorite Thanksgiving dishes are!

From my family to yours…have a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!  🙂

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Day 2: The Holidays According to Kristin

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Hey there, holiday shoppers!

I know we’re getting down to business with holiday shopping (or procrastinating until the last minute), and you might be running out of ideas. Don’t fret! I’m here to help!

I’m the type who loves to find unusual/awesome gifts that you can’t find just anywhere. I also have a fickle 12-year-old niece who likes odd gifts that no one else has. We’re raising a trendsetter here! So this year, I found a few things for her at Urban Outfitters.

Whether you’re interested in quirky rose gold cat ear headphones, MEOW stemless wine glasses, white marble LuMee phone cases, guitar pick makers, record players, 3Doodler Pen Gift sets, etc. you might have some luck here. The best part is that the gifts here are reasonably priced!

The link I provided above will take you to the Gift page, where you can choose whether you’re buying for Him or Her, but Urban Outfitters has everything from Clothing to Beauty to Tech Gifts and Home Decor.

If you’re looking for something a bit different, try them out and let me know what you think! Happy shopping!

 

TV

QUEEN LATIFAH AND SNOOP DOGG TO HOST “PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION” SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, ON FOX

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“PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION”
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, ON FOX


Mr. Worldwide is Back to Ring in the New Year on FOX!

1Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah, from the new FOX series STAR, and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg will host PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION airing Saturday, Dec. 31 (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET live CT/MT/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. The special returns for the third annual New Year’s party, broadcast live from Miami’s Bayfront Park, with the breathtaking skyline and waterfront views as a backdrop to the celebration. Pitbull will start the year off right with epic surprises and this year’s biggest names in music to ring in 2017 Miami-style. Performers to be announced.

Last year, Mr. 305 was joined by an incredible lineup, including music legends Puff Daddy and the Family, EMPIRE superstars Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, hit artists Shawn Mendes, Pia Mia, Camila Cabello and so many more.

PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION, a presentation of Endemol Shine North America and Honey I’m Home, is produced by John Hamlin, Georgie Hurford-Jones, Rob Smith, David Ortiz, Pitbull and Queen Latifah. “Like” Pitbull at facebook.com/pitbull and follow him on Twitter @pitbull. “Like” Queen Latifah at facebook.com/QueenLatifah and follow her on Twitter @IAMQUEENLATIFAH. “Like” Snoop Dogg at facebook.com/snoopdogg and follow him on Twitter @SnoopDogg. “Like” PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION at facebook.com/PitbullNYE and follow the special on Twitter @PitbullNYE.

About Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull)

From Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide, Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American Dream and achieve international success. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a Grammy®-winning global superstar and business entrepreneur.  Along the way, he’s has been the subject and host of prestigious cable and network specials. His music has appeared in “Men In Black III” and “The Penguins of Madagascar,” and he even had a starring voiceover role in the animated 3D movie “Epic.” Landing No. 1 hits in over 15 countries, nine billion YouTube/VEVO views, 70 million single sales and six million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. His social networking channels include 59 million Facebook followers (@Pitbull), 22 million Twitter followers (@Pitbull) and 4 million Instagram followers (@Pitbull), plus more than eight million YouTube subscribers (PitbullVEVO and PitbullMusic).

Making global music, Pitbull flaunts a style that’s indisputably his own. Releasing his full-length debut, “M.I.A.M.I” in 2004, followed by the success of 2006’s “El Mariel” and 2007’s “The Boatlift.” In tribute to his father, he delivered his first Spanish-language album, “Armando,” in 2010. He grinded it out on the road and touched down everywhere from the Far East and South America to Europe and all across the U.S. His success continued as he went on to release additional chart-topping platinum hits, including “Timber” [featuring Ke$ha], “Fireball” [featuring John Ryan] and more. Pitbull will release his tenth full-length album, “Climate Change,” after wrapping his second headlining arena run – “The Bad Man Tour,” named after the “Climate Change” hit single – and performed on the 2016 Grammy Awards. On “Freedom,” he sums everything up: “Went from a poor kid to a well-known all-around-the-globe world-class citizen, man I paid all my dues and earned my stripes took all the wrong in my life and I made it right.” That’s the dream, and Pitbull’s showing everybody it’s possible. Dale!

Continue reading “QUEEN LATIFAH AND SNOOP DOGG TO HOST “PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION” SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, ON FOX” →

TV Reviews

Talking the Strain: “Do or Die” | s3E9 Review [Podcast]

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Mike and Jesus review the latest episode of #TheStrain. “Do or Die,” which aired October 23, 2016 on FX.

See more of The Strain at FXNetworks.com

Comments welcome and thanks for the social media love!

TALKING THE STRAIN is available on iTunes.

 

 

Music, TV

ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA & MAJOR TV ADAPTING CHRIS PEREZ’S TO SELENA WITH LOVE FOR TELEVISION

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Studios Developing Series For Both English and Spanish Audiences Based On Best-Selling Book About Latin Superstar’s Love Story

para-selena-con-amorEndemol Shine North America and Major TV have optioned the television rights to Chris Perez’s To Selena With Love, the best-selling book that tells the late Latin music superstar’s love story through the eyes of her husband.

Endemol Shine and Major TV are adapting To Selena With Love for both English and Spanish TV audiences with Blue Mariachi, Perez and Carlito Miranda’s production company. Endemol Shine, Major TV and Blue Mariachi are also developing additional culturally-driven scripted and non-scripted content together.

In To Selena With Love, which was first published in 2012 (English and Spanish), Perez recounts for the first time his compelling, forbidden and ultimately tragic love story with one of the most revered Latin music stars, Selena Quintanilla. The TV series will also include details, stories, perspective and insights which were not covered in the book from Perez’s perspective.

Major TV is led by Raymond Garcia, formerly publisher and founder of Celebra at Penguin Random House, where he published numerous best-sellers with top authors such as Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, and Perez, author of To Selena With Love.

“I spent several years keeping the memories of my late wife bottled up inside,” says Perez. “To Selena with Love allowed me to finally embrace my experience and understand the void it could fill in the hearts of so many others. I am now ready to take the important step of being fully transparent and bringing my everlasting relationship to life on the screen.”

“Selena is one of the most influential Latin artists of all time and her legacy continues to live on long after her tragic death,” says Endemol Shine North America CEO and Endemol Shine Americas Chairman Cris Abrego. “Chris Perez’s beautiful book To Selena With Love captured their amazing life together and will make for the perfect foundation for a TV series that our team is currently developing for both English and Spanish audiences worldwide.”

Added Major TV’s Garcia, “I could not be more honored and humbled to launch Major TV with Endemol Shine and the captivating love story of the legendary Selena Quintanilla and Chris Perez. Having published To Selena with Love, I witnessed legions of fans moved to tears with a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of their eternal icon. I am very proud of Chris for sharing his deeply personal relationship for the first time on television.”

Grammy Award-winner Selena Quintanilla is one of the most influential Latin artists of all time, having sold 60 million albums world wide. The Texas-born singer made her recording debut in the ’80s, going on to become an award-winning recording artist in the Latin music scene with albums like Amor Prohibido and Selena Live. In 1995, she was tragically murdered by the founder of her fan club. Her last album, Dreaming of You, was released posthumously in 1995 and became a huge hit. Selena’s life story was the subject of a 1997 film, Selena, which starred Jennifer Lopez in her career-propelling role as the Tejano superstar and James Edward Olmos as her father.

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Day 1: The Holidays According to Kristin

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Hey everyone!

So my classes are finally settling down and I really wanted to concentrate more on original content. What better way than to include exciting holiday information?! For the next month, I’ll list some of my favorite gift ideas and some of my favorite holiday moments and traditions over the years.

My hope is that my readers will comment their thoughts, feelings, and even some of their favorite holiday moments and traditions. Talk to me! I want to know what the holidays are like for you and your family. Even if they’re rough this year. As some of you might know, my father passed away unexpectedly last year, so the holidays could be bitter sweet at times. So even if you just need to vent or feel like someone understands what you might be going through, you can count on me.

With that being said, I want to start out by sharing three of my favorite holiday songs right now. My dad was one of those people who would listen to Christmas music NON-STOP after Halloween, and it seriously drove me nuts! I just never understood how many times he could hear ‘Frosty the Snowman’ or ‘Winter Wonderland’ without wanting to quit Christmas altogether. Thankfully, one of my favorite artists right now, Pentatonix, has two Christmas albums that have been released over the last two years and they’re full of updated, fresh holiday music. Their talent is off the scales and they can really put you in that holiday spirit.

 

 

 

Here are the links to their Christmas albums on iTunes. Check them out, and let me know if you have any favorites! You can also find the top two albums below on Vinyl, which would be an amazing Christmas gift!

Pentatonix: That’s Christmas to Me

Pentatonix: A Pentatonix Christmas

Pentatonix: PTXmas (Deluxe Edition)

 

You can also visit their official pages here:

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‘DEEPWATER HORIZON’ en Digital HD 12/20 y en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack y DVD 1/10

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Mark Wahlberg Protagoniza este Drama Plagado de Tensión y Acción
Que Llega en Digital HD el 20 de Diciembre
y en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM Combo Pack y DVD el 10 de Enero

 

3d_rgb_deepwaterhorizon4kultraocrdSANTA MÓNICA, CA (15 de noviembre de 2016) – Mark Wahlberg*, nominado a un Premio de la Academia®, se une al director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) en Deepwater Horizon, un drama tenso y repleto de acción que desembarca en Digital HD el 20 de diciembre de la mano de Summit Entertainment, una compañía de LIONSGATE. Cargado de poderosas interpretaciones y “sensaciones fuertes” (USA Today), Deepwater Horizon estará disponible en 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack (más Blu-ray y Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (más DVD y Digital HD), DVD y Bajo Demanda el 10 de enero. Habiendo obtenido la ‘Certificación Fresh’ de Rotten Tomatoes, Deepwater Horizon honra a los hombres y mujeres valientes cuyo heroísmo salvará la vida de muchas personas de la plataforma y les cambiará la vida para siempre. Esta épica historia de supervivencia también está interpretada por Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight), el nominado al Premio de la Academia® John Malkovich (Mejor Actor Secundario, In the Line of Fire, 1993), Gina Rodríguez (de la serie televisiva “Jane the Virgin”), Dylan O’Brien (de la franquicia The Maze Runner), y la nominada al Premio de la Academia® Kate Hudson (Mejor Actriz Secundaria, Almost Famous, 2000).

Mark Wahlberg encabeza un reparto estelar en una película inolvidable que se inspira en una apasionante historia sobre héroes en la vida real. Para las ciento veintiséis personas a bordo de la plataforma petrolera Deepwater Horizon, el 20 de abril de 2010 arrancó como un día normal. Pero antes de que el día acabe, el mundo será testigo de uno de los mayores desastres humanos de la historia de Estados Unidos. Deepwater Horizon expone la valentía de los hombres y mujeres que se crecieron ante el desafío que se les presentó – y que arriesgaron todo para conducir a otras personas a un lugar seguro.

 

Los lanzamientos de Deepwater Horizon en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray y Digital HD vienen con más de dos horas de material especial que incluye “Beyond the Horizon”, una serie de cinco partes de una hora de duración (en la que Mark Wahlberg y el reparto se reúnen con los héroes en la vida real para compartir sus experiencias sobre Deepwater Horizon), tres cortometrajes nuevos que exploran cómo Peter Berg dirigió la película, el extraordinario trabajo que se necesitó para recrear la plataforma petrolera Deepwater Horizon, para producir las explosivas escenas peligrosas, y las escenas entre bastidores que muestran cómo se rodaron las tomas más complicadas. Los lanzamientos también incluyen tributos a los trabajadores obreros estadounidenses en “Work Like an American”, que hace un repaso por las historias en la vida real de uno de los bomberos de Deepwater Horizon, de un herrero, de un alijador y de muchos otros trabajadores americanos. El Blu-ray de Deepwater Horizon viene acompañado de la tecnología Dolby Atmos, que está específicamente diseñada para adaptarse al entorno hogareño y situar el sonido en cualquier punto de la habitación, incluso por encima de la cabeza del televidente.

El lanzamiento en DVD de Deepwater Horizon incluye dos cortometrajes con escenas entre bastidores de la película y de los tributos de “Work Like an American”. Deepwater Horizon saldrá a la venta en 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack y DVD por $42.99, $39.99 y $29.95, respectivamente.

La historia de Deepwater Horizon es de Matthew Sand y el guión de la película es de Matthew Michael Carnahan y Matthew Sand.

MATERIALES ESPECIALES DEL 4K ULTRA HD/BLU-RAY/DIGITAL HD

  • La serie de cinco partes y una hora de duración: “Beyond the Horizon”
  • El cortometraje “Captain of the Rig: Peter Berg”
  • El cortometraje “The Fury of the Rig”
  • El cortometraje “Deepwater Surveillance”
  • Los tributos “Work Like An American”

 

MATERIALES ESPECIALES DEL DVD

  • El cortometraje “The Fury of the Rig”
  • El cortometraje “Deepwater Surveillance”
  • Los tributos “Work Like An American”

* Mejor Actor Secundario, The Departed, 2006

 

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‘DEEPWATER HORIZON’ on Digital HD 12/20 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD 1/10

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Mark Wahlberg Stars in the Tense, Action-Packed Drama
Arriving on Digital HD December 20th
and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray TM Combo Pack and DVD January 10th

3d_rgb_deepwaterhorizon4kultraocrdSANTA MONICA, CA (November 15, 2016) – Academy Award ® nominee Mark Wahlberg* re-teams with director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) in the tense, moving action drama Deepwater Horizon, arriving on Digital HD December 20th from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE Company. Filled with powerful performances and “white-knuckle tension” (USA Today) Deepwater Horizon will be available on 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD and On Demand January 10. Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh, Deepwater Horizon honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change all of their lives forever. This epic story of survival also stars Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight), Academy Award ® nominee John Malkovich (Best Supporting Actor, In the Line of Fire, 1993), Gina Rodriguez (TV’s “Jane the Virgin”), Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner franchise), and Academy Award ® nominee Kate Hudson (Best Supporting Actress, Almost Famous, 2000).

Mark Wahlberg leads an all-star cast in this unforgettably powerful film inspired by a thrilling story of real-life heroes. For the one hundred and twenty-six people aboard the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig, April 20, 2010, began like any normal day. Before day’s end, the world would bear witness to one of the greatest man-made disasters in U.S. history. Deepwater Horizon reveals the brave acts of the men and women who rose to the challenge—and risked everything to lead others to safety.

 

 

The Deepwater Horizon 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital HD releases have over two hours of special features including an hour-long five-part series “Beyond the Horizon,” – in which Mark Wahlberg and the cast meet the real-life heroes and discuss their experiences from Deepwater Horizon – three all-new featurettes looking at Peter Berg’s directing of the film and the incredible work involved in bringing the Deepwater Horizon rig and explosive stunts to life, and behind-the- scenes footage of how some of the most difficult scenes were shot. These releases also include tributes to America’s blue-collar workers in “Work Like an American,” featuring profiles of a real- life Deepwater Horizon firefighter, an ironworker, a longshoreman and many more hardworking Americans. The Blu-ray of Deepwater Horizon will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.

The Deepwater Horizon DVD release includes two featurettes looking behind the scenes of the film and the “Work Like an American” tributes. Deepwater Horizon will be available on 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

Deepwater Horizon’s screen story by Matthew Sand with screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Matthew Sand.

4K ULTRA HD/BLU-RAY/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “Beyond the Horizon” Hour-Long Five-Part Series
  •  “Captain of the Rig: Peter Berg” Featurette
  •  “The Fury of the Rig” Featurette
  • “Deepwater Surveillance” Featurette
  • “Work Like An American” Tributes

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

  •  “The Fury of the Rig” Featurette
  • “Deepwater Surveillance” Featurette
  • “Work Like an American” Tributes

* Best Supporting Actor, The Departed, 2006

 

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: © 2016 Summit Entertainment, LLC and Participant Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: R for Prolonged Intense Disaster Sequences and Related Disturbing Images, and Brief Strong Language
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Closed-Captioned: No
Subtitles: English, Spanish and English SDH
Feature Run Time: 107 minutes
4K Ultra HD Format: 2160p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
4K Ultra HD Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD compatible), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Optimized for Late-Night Listening
Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD compatible), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English Descriptive Audio

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‘THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’ Debuta en Digital 12/6, 4k Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray & DVD 12/20

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“Increíblemente entretenida” ~ Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN


Debuta en Digital el 6 de Diciembre  En 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray & DVD el 20 de Diciembre


Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt y Ethan Hawke Lideran un Reparto Estelar
Dirigida por Antoine Fuqua


Los Materiales Extra Incluyen el Modo Interactivo “Vengeance Mode” Escenas Eliminadas y Seis Cortos con Escenas Entre Bastidores

 

 

magnificent-seven-the2016-dvdstd-12d-pack-shotCULVER CITY, Calif. (15 de noviembre de 2016) – El director Antoine Fuqua, acompañado por un reparto estelar, nos trae la versión moderna de todo un clásico del género del oeste en THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, que debuta en Digital el 6 de diciembre y en 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray y DVD el 20 de diciembre de la mano de Sony Pictures Home Entertainment y MGM Studios. El reparto, “perfectamente montado” (Brian Tallerico, ROGER EBERT), lo conforman los dos veces ganadores de Premios de la Academia® Denzel Washington como Sam Chisolm, y Chris Pratt como Josh Farraday; así como el dos veces nominado al Premio de la Academia® Ethan Hawke como Goodnight Robicheaux, Vincent D’Onofrio como Jack Horne, Byung-Hun Lee como Billy Rocks, Martin Sensmeier como Red Harvest, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo como Vásquez and Peter Sarsgaard como Bartholomew Bogue.

De manera exclusiva, el Blu-ray de THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN cuenta con el modo interactivo “Vengeance Mode”, donde Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke y otros miembros del reparto se sentaron con el director Antoine Fuqua para desgranar las escenas clave, compartir los mejores momentos que vivieron durante el rodaje y reflexionar sobre la extraordinaria experiencia que supuso hacer un clásico del oeste. “Vengeance Mode” combina escenas entre bastidores con la animada conversación del grupo para darle al televidente un panorama global y completo del proceso que se requirió para llevar The Magnificent Seven a la gran pantalla. También de forma exclusiva, el Blu-ray viene con escenas eliminadas y dos cortometrajes: “Gunslingers” muestra el extenso entrenamiento en el uso de armas de fuego al que se sometió el reparto bajo la dirección de un entrenador en preparación para la película. Mientras tanto, “The Taking of Rose Creek” desglosa cómo se realizó el primero de los tiroteos importantes de la película.

Cuatro cortometrajes adicionales del Blu-ray de THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN también están disponibles en el DVD: “Magnificent Music” relata la conmovedora historia de la partitura final de James Horner antes de la prematura muerte del compositor; Fuqua es el protagonista de “Directing the Seven”; “Rogue Bogue” muestra al estremecedor villano al que Peter Sarsgaard dio vida en una interpretación magistral; y “The Seven” muestra perfiles detallados de los personajes, escenas entre bastidores y entrevistas con el director y el reparto.


Sinopsis:

En esta versión moderna de un clásico ejecutada por el director Antoine Fuqua, la desesperación de la comunidad de Rose Creek lleva a sus residentes a utilizar la protección de siete forajidos, cazadores de recompensas, apostadores compulsivos y sicarios cuando el pueblo cae bajo el control mortal del industrial Bartholomew Bogue. Mientras preparan a la población para el violento enfrentamiento que se avecina, los siete mercenarios acabarán luchando por mucho más que simplemente dinero.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, que llegó a los cines de la mano de Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures y Columbia Pictures, en asociación con LStar Capital y Village Roadshow Pictures, está dirigida por Antoine Fuqua. El guión es de Nic Pizzolatto y Richard Wenk. La producción corrió a cargo de Roger Birnbaum y Todd Black, mientras que los productores ejecutivos son Walter Mirisch, Antoine Fuqua, Bruce Berman y Ben Waisbren.


4K Ultra HD

  • Largometraje en resolución 4K con High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Tecnología Audio Dolby Atmos (compatible con Dolby TrueHD 7.1)*
  • Incluye además la película y materiales especiales con alta definición en Blu-ray

* Para experimentar Dolby Atmos en casa, se requiere un receptor AV compatible con Dolby Atmos y altavoces adicionales o un altavoz sound bar compatible con Dolby Atmos; sin embargo, Dolby Atmos también es compatible con sistemas de audio y equipos más antiguos y con configuraciones de audio tradicionales.

 

Materiales Especiales del Bly-ray Incluyen:

  • “Vengeance Mode”
  • Escenas Eliminadas
  • Seis Cortometrajes:
    • “Gunslingers”
    • “The Taking of Rose Creek”
    • “Magnificent Music”
    • “Directing the Seven”
    • “The Seven”
    • “Rogue Bogue”

 

 

Materiales Extra del DVD Incluyen:

  • Cuatro Cortometrajes:
    • “Magnificent Music”
    • “Directing the Seven”
    • “The Seven”
    • “Rogue Bogue”THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN tiene una duración aproximada de 132 minutos y tiene una clasificación PG-13 por secuencias intensas y prolongadas de violencia en el oeste, por consumo de tabaco, lenguaje inapropiado y material sugestivo.

 

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‘THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’ on Digital 12/6, 4k Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray & DVD 12/20

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“Entertaining as hell” ~ Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

 
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN


Debuting on Digital December 6  On 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray & DVD December 20

 

Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke  Lead an All-Star Ensemble Cast Directed by Antoine Fuqua


Bonus Materials Include the Interactive “Vengeance Mode,”  Deleted Scenes and Six Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

 

 

magnificent-seven-the2016-dvdstd-12d-pack-shotCULVER CITY, Calif. (November 15, 2016) – Director Antoine Fuqua, alongside an all-star ensemble cast, delivers a modern take on the classic Western genre in THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, debuting on Digital December 6 and on 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack; Blu-ray and DVD December 20 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and MGM Studios. The “perfectly assembled” (Brian Tallerico, ROGER EBERT) cast includes two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington as Sam Chisolm, Chris Pratt as Josh Farraday, two-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke as Goodnight Robicheaux, Vincent D’Onofrio as Jack Horne, Byung-Hun Lee as Billy Rocks , Martin Sensmeier as Red Harvest, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Vasquez and Peter Sarsgaard as Bartholomew Bogue.

Exclusive to THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Blu-ray is the interactive “Vengeance Mode,” where Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and the other members of the cast sat down together with director Antoine Fuqua to breakdown key scenes, share their best memories from the set and reflect on the extraordinary experience of making a classic western.  “Vengeance Mode” combines behind the scenes footage with the group’s lively conversation to give viewers an all-access look at the process of bringing The Magnificent Seven to the screen. Also available exclusively on the Blu-ray are deleted scenes and two featurettes. “Gunslingers” shows the extensive firearms training the cast went through with the trainer to prepare for the film, while “The Taking of Rose Creek” is a breakdown of the first big shootout.

Four additional featurettes included on THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Blu-ray are also available on the DVD. “Magnificent Music” highlights the moving story of composer James Horner’s final score before his untimely death; Antoine Fuqua is profiled in “Directing the Seven;” “Rogue Bogue” profiles the chilling villain played masterfully by Peter Sarsgaard; and “The Seven” features stylized character profiles with behind-the-scenes footage, cast and director interviews.

Synopsis:

In Director Antoine Fuqua’s modern vision to a classic story, the desperate townspeople of Rose Creek employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns after the town falls under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, released theatrically by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures, in association with LStar Capital and Village Roadshow Pictures, was directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk. The film is produced by Roger Birnbaum and Todd Black, and executive produced by Walter Mirisch, Antoine Fuqua, Bruce Berman and Ben Waisbren.

4K Ultra HD

  • Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)*
  • Also includes the film and special features on high-def Blu-ray

* To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

Blu-ray Bonus Materials Include:

  • “Vengeance Mode”
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Six Featurettes:
    • “Gunslingers”
    • “The Taking of Rose Creek”
    • “Magnificent Music”
    • “Directing the Seven”
    • “The Seven”
    • “Rogue Bogue”

DVD Bonus Materials Include:

  • Four Featurettes:
    • “Magnificent Music”
    • “Directing the Seven”
    • “The Seven”
    • “Rogue Bogue”

 

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN has a run time of approximately 132 minutes and is rated PG-13 for extended and intense sequences of Western violence, and for historical smoking, some language and suggestive material.


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COMCAST ANNOUNCES AGREEMENTS WITH TWO NEW HISPANIC AMERICAN-OWNED INDEPENDENT NETWORKS

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COMCAST ANNOUNCES AGREEMENTS WITH TWO NEW HISPANIC AMERICAN-OWNED INDEPENDENT NETWORKS

Primo TV and Kids Central Will Launch on Comcast’s Xfinity TV in January 2017


Prepare to watch television programming filled with options catering to the bicultural Hispanic community. The networks, Kids Central and Primo TV will focus on two different age groups featuring education and entertainment based programming appealing to bicultural Latino families in January 2017 through Comcast Cable.

Comcast Corporation announced it has selected two new Hispanic American-owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems beginning in January 2017.  After a thorough evaluation of dozens of proposals, Comcast selected Primo TV and Kids Central, both of which will provide quality family programming targeted to bicultural Hispanic youth.

“Kids Central and Primo TV’s unique focus on young bicultural Hispanics fill an unmet need in youth-oriented programming and further demonstrate our commitment to providing the best experience for bicultural Hispanic families,” said Javier Garcia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Multicultural Services at Comcast Cable. “We believe that these networks will provide high-quality educational and entertaining content while infusing Latino culture into the experience.”

Kids Central is an English-language network consisting of age-appropriate programming with high educational value and entertainment standards that appeals to bicultural Hispanic viewers ages 3-7.  In primetime, the network expands its audience with a block of family-oriented programming targeted to the whole family.  Kids Central will provide both English and Spanish language video on demand content. Kids Central is owned and operated by Condista Networks.

“We are proud to work with Comcast to bring this network to viewers,” said Jorge Fiterre, President of Condista Networks.  “Kids Central offers a new option for both English and Spanish speaking children and their families.”

Primo TV is an English-language network that will appeal to bicultural Hispanic viewers ages 6-16 and consisting of age-appropriate programming with high educational value and entertainment standards. Primo TV will build off the proven track record of V-Me and V-Me Kids with diverse content such as animated series, adventure programming and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Awareness that will connect US Hispanics with their cultural roots.  The network will also provide several video on demand content options. Primo TV is owed by V-Me Media, Inc.

“We’re excited to launch Primo TV on Comcast,” said Victor X. Cerda, Senior Vice President at V-Me Media, Inc.  “Primo TV supports V-Me Media’s mission to provide empowering content to the next wave of Hispanic and bicultural youth.  V-Me also applauds Comcast for supporting a Hispanic-owned network in reaching a growing population with content that positively reflects U.S. Hispanic values on screen.”

To narrow down the proposals received, the main criteria Comcast considered were: the content of the network; whether the network is fully financed; whether the networks’ ownership and/or management group(s) are well established, have relevant experience, and are substantially owned by Hispanic Americans; whether the network has launched and has existing or potential multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) distribution; price; and whether the network and its potential carriage provide value to Comcast and its customers.

Comcast carries over 160 independent networks, including many small, diverse, and international networks.  In 2011, as part of Comcast’s commitments made in connection with the NBCUniversal transaction, Comcast agreed to launch 10 new independently owned and operated networks by 2019, eight of which will be minority-owned.  Five networks have already launched, including El Rey (2013) and BabyFirst Americas (2012), which are primarily Hispanic American owned and operated; REVOLT (2013) and  ASPiRE (2012), which are majority African American owned; and BBC World News (2011).  Kids Central and Primo TV will be the next two networks to launch as part of this commitment.