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NARCOS: SEASON 1 | En Blu-Ray, Digital HD y DVD el 23 de Agosto

July 9, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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El Nominado al Premio de Oro^®,Wagner Moura, Interpreta a Pablo Escobar en esta Serie Aclamada por la Crítica que llega en Blu-ray y DVD el 23 de Agosto de la mano de Lionsgate

DE070BE9-BAE4-4CD0-A666-2ABA127F83CB Sumérgete en el mundo del narcotraficante colombiano Pablo Escobar con la llegada de Narcos: Season 1 en Blu-ray^TM (más Digital HD) y DVD (más Digital) el 23 de agosto de la mano de Lionsgate. Producida por Gaumont Television, Narcos: Season 1 está protagonizada por Wagner Moura (Elysium) en una actuación interpretando al legendario Escobar por la que fue nominado al Premio de Oro^®. La serie sigue al protagonista mientras trata de esquivar a los dos agentes de la DEA que acabarán provocando la caída del famoso cartel de Medellín. En la serie también aparecen Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl), Pedro Pascal (“Game of Thrones” de HBO), Luis Guzmán (de la serie televisiva “Code Black”), Bruno Bichir (de la serie televisiva “The Bridge”) y Ana de la Reguera (de la serie televisiva “Jane The Virgin”).

Con actuaciones electrizantes y secuencias de acción cargadas de suspense cardíaco, esta serie nominada al Premio de Oro^® muestra la verdadera historia del auge de los carteles internacionales de la cocaína y la batalla que libran las fuerzas del orden para frenarlos. En el corazón del conflicto están Pablo Escobar (Moura), el conocido narcotraficante colombiano, y los dos agentes de la DEA enviados para derrocarle, Steve Murphy (Holbrook) y Javier Peña (Pascal).

El lanzamiento en los hogares de Narcos: Season 1 incluye tres cortometrajes nuevos: “Establishing the Route”, “The Colombian Connection” y “The Language Barrier” que, a su vez, vendrán acompañados de audio comentarios en episodios seleccionados y en escenas eliminadas. Narcos: Season 1 estará disponible en Blu-ray y DVD con un precio de venta para el consumidor de $29.97 y $29.98, respectivamente.

MATERIAL ESPECIAL DEL BLU-RAY & DVD*

Cortometraje “Establishing the Route”
Cortometraje “The Colombian Connection”
Cortometraje “The Language Barrier”
Escenas Eliminadas
Audio comentarios con el Reparto y el Equipo en Episodios Seleccionados

*Sujeto a cambios

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NARCOS: SEASON 1 | Available on Blu-ray, Digital HD & DVD August 23

July 9, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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Golden Globe^®Nominee Wagner Moura Stars as Pablo Escobar in the Critically Acclaimed Series on Blu-ray and DVD August 23 from Lionsgate

DE070BE9-BAE4-4CD0-A666-2ABA127F83CB Experience the world of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar when Narcos: Season 1 arrives on Blu-ray^TM (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on August 23 from Lionsgate. Narcos: Season 1, produced by Gaumont Television, stars Wagner Moura (Elysium) in a Golden Globe^®-nominated performance as the legendary Escobar, following him as he attempts to evade the two DEA agents that brought the famed Medellín Cartel to its knees. The show co-stars Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl), Pedro Pascal (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), Luis Guzmán (TV’s “Code Black”), Bruno Bichir (TV’s “The Bridge”), and Ana de la Reguera (TV’s “Jane The Virgin”).

With electrifying performances and action sequences charged with heart-pounding suspense, this Golden Globe^®-nominated series follows the true-life story of the rise of international cocaine cartels — and the battle waged by law enforcement to stop them. At the center of the conflict are Pablo Escobar (Moura), the notorious Colombian drug kingpin, and the two DEA agents sent to take him down: Steve Murphy (Holbrook) and Javier Peña (Pascal).

The home entertainment release of Narcos: Season 1 includes three all-new featurettes: “Establishing the Route,” “The Colombian Connection,” and “The Language Barrier,” as well as audio commentaries on select episodes and deleted scenes. Narcos: Season 1 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.97 and $29.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Establishing the Route” Featurette
“The Colombian Connection” Featurette
“The Language Barrier” Featurette
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary with Cast & Crew on Select Episodes

*Subject to change

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MEXICAN CHEF AARON SANCHEZ GETS READY TO JUDGE THE REMAINING COMPETITORS

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

MEXICAN CHEF AARON SANCHEZ GETS READY TO JUDGE THE REMAINING COMPETITORS

Aarón Sánchez - Cooking — MASTERCHEF: Guest judge Aaron Sanchez in the all-new “Top 17 Compete” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, June 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Cr: Greg Gayne / FOX. © 2016 FOX Broadcasting Co.

The amazing Mexican chef Aaron Sanchez will join the show during the July 6 and July 13 episodes. As one of the best chefs in the world and proud of his heritage, Aaron is eager to teach and evaluate the contestants of the current season of MasterChef.

In these two episodes you’ll witness moments of joy as well as moments that will make you bite your nails as contestants will be subjected to never-before-seen challenges. They’ll also have to follow the steps of chef Ramsay and kill, prepare and cook a lobster in just 25 minutes! Not to mention, cook for 101 hungry veterans. You won’t want to miss the episode on July 13 as competitors will not only be judged by Aaron Sanchez and the other judges, but also by veterans who will have a voice in the final decision.

MasterChef kitchen began with 40 chefs and now things are heating up with only half of the contestants still fighting for the ultimate prize. Don’t miss the next few episodes filled with chef Aaron Sanchez on Wednesday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 13 on FOX at 8: 00-9: 00 PM ET / PT.

Mike and Jesus Review New FOX Series Trailers [podcast]

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Wasup TV fans!! Well – here’s what Jesus (thisfunktional.com) and I did on a Saturday afternoon – – we recorded another podcast. This one got a little interesting. (lol)

We watched and reviewed some trailers of FOX’s new TV lineup.

Which ones will you try out?

Which ones will you say, “Ohhhh helll nawwwwwwww to??”

FOX Series Trailers [podcast]

24: LEGACY

@24fox/ #24Legacy

APB

@APBonFOX / #APB

THE EXORCIST

@TheExorcistFOX / #TheExorcist

KICKING & SCREAMING

@KickScreamFOX / #KickingScreaming

LETHAL WEAPON

@LethalWeaponFOX / #LethalWeapon

MAKING HISTORY

@MakingHistory / #MakingHistory

THE MICK

@TheMickFOX / #TheMick

MY KITCHEN RULES

@KitchenRulesFOX / #MyKitchenRules

PITCH

@PitchonFOX / #Pitch

PRISON BREAK

@PrisonBreak / #PrisonBreak

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

@RockyHorrorFOX / #RockyHorror

SHOTS FIRED

@ShotsFiredFOX / #ShotsFired

SON OF ZORN

@SonOfZorn / #SonOfZorn

STAR

@STAR / #Star

Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce

iwatchmike.com

@mikethemovieguy & @thisfunktional talk The Strain Season 2 Blu-Ray/DVD News

July 3, 2016July 3, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Jesus (thisfunktional.com) and I recently got some Blu-ray/DVD news for the season 2 release of THE STRAIN. Once we got it – we decided we had to share it. (lol) Enjoy!

The Strain Season 2 Blu-Ray/DVD News

If you’re a fan of THE STRAIN…check out our recap show (podcast) – you can find it at the following spots…

The Strain Season 1 – thevro.com

The Strain Season 2 – audioboom.com/channel/iwatchmike and iTunes search: TALKING THE STRAIN

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@Thisfunktional talks with Al Coronel THE LAST SHIP Season 3

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Jesus, Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, talks to actor Al Coronel about joining the cast of “The Last Ship” for Season 3 as Politician Manuel Castillo. TNT’s “The Last Ship” season 3 premieres with a special two-hour premiere on June 19.

New to this season is Al Coronel, who plays the role of antagonist Manuel Castillo in six episodes throughout the summer.

Coronel is no rookie when it comes to the limelight, as he can be seen in plenty of other shows including CBS’ “Rush Hour”, ABC’s “Secrets and Lies”, NBC’s “Heist”, and Telemundo’s “Sin Verguenza.”

He is also in the upcoming film The Darkness, starring Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell and has also just been casted in the new Wolverinefilm alongside Hugh Jackman.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, the bilingual actor currently resides in his hometown.

A military veteran himself, Coronel continues to support vets through the Veterans in Film and Television program, participating in many events for the members.

Coronel is very involved with Children’s Hospital LA as he is a co-host of their annual December blood drive.

“The Last Ship” season 3
two-hour premiere on June 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

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Twitter – @AlCoronel

Instagram – @AlCoronel

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@Thisfunktional talks with @GeorgeLopez from TV Land’s LOPEZ

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, talks with comedian George Lopez about his new show TV Land’s “Lopez.”

New episodes of TV Land’s “Lopez” air Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

COMCAST’S XFINITY BEGINS THE SUMMER OF SOCCER 2016 ON THE X1 PLATFORM

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

COMCAST’S XFINITY BEGINS THE SUMMER OF SOCCER 2016 ON THE X1 PLATFORM Sports App Upcoming Matches

The X1 platform continues to revolutionize the sports and entertainment viewing experience. And on June 2, the second annual Xfinity Summer of Soccer kicks off and will feature the two best international soccer tournaments of 2016 – Copa America Centenario and the UEFA EURO 2016.

X1 customers will have the best seat in the house with the new and exciting features that will forever change the way that people watch sports:

The X1 Sports App: By putting data, graphics and charts right on the same TV screen as the game, the X1 Sports App adds more personalization, interactivity and fun to the viewing experience. It will also include real-time stats on players and teams across both tournaments, as well as information on upcoming matches, recaps, and tournament standings.

Xfinity On Demand Soccer Hub: A specially curated section of Xfinity On Demand that includes a quick access to match replays and other news, commentary and special clips relevant to the day’s action from either of the tournaments and in both English and Spanish.

Instant On Demand: Spanish-speaking customers will have a unique opportunity to access all 32 Copa America matches shortly after the live broadcast begins (and throughout the rest of the tournament) via the X1 platform.

Voice Remote: The X1 Voice Remote gives viewers the power to search, find and navigate all of the summer’s soccer programming with the sound of their voice. Customers can say commands in English or Spanish like “Soccer,” or “Copa America” and it will re-direct them to all the content available for that search term.

Soccer On-the-go: Fans can live-stream all Copa America Centenario matches in Spanish through the Univision Deportes Network via the Xfinity TV Go app and website, as well as every UEFA EURO 2016 game in English and Spanish on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, respectively.

All summer long, the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel (XLEC) will offer special Summer of Soccer programming and up-to-the-minute updates, while the Xfinity Latino microsite (www.xfinity.com/latino) will feature daily blogs and a special guide to Comcast’s soccer offerings in addition to links to all matches (In English and Spanish).

The Summer of Soccer brings a viewing experience that only Xfinity X1 can provide.

The Chatterbox, TV

TV Corner w/Keisha & Kristin: Cancellations, Renewals & New Shows – Oh My!

May 21, 2016May 21, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Hey there #TV fans!!

Are you as shocked as we are about some of the TV news this week?! There were so many cancellations on all the networks and we needed to vent! Keisha and I got together to talk about which cancelled shows we were surprised about, which renewals we’re happy about and which new shows we’re looking forward to checking out!

Check out our podcast below and let us know what shows you’re excited about!

TV Corner w/Keisha & Kristin: Cancellations, Renewals & New Shows – Oh My!

ZOOMOO, EXCLUSIVE CHANNEL ON DIRECTV LAUNCHES FABULOUS FOOD AWARDS

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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ZOOMOO, EXCLUSIVE CHANNEL ON DIRECTV LAUNCHES FABULOUS FOOD AWARDS

This new show will debut on Sunday, May 7 at 7pm ET / 6pm CT and again at 12pm ET / 11pm CT exclusively by DIRECTV channel 432.

This May, accompany Flash the Puppy while he hosts ZooMoo’s Fabulous Food Awards honoring all the food-loving animals of the world along with their favorite foods. The most coveted awards such as “Best Magical Chef” and “Craziest Nutcracker” will be handed out to the well-deserving winner. Many of the delicious dishes devoured by all animals of the world will also qualify for awards, such as seafood, vegetarian and even worms!

Who will win?

Tune in to find out!

ZooMoo, the first interactive children’s channel in the world designed to promote a love of nature and animals through a unique and safe experience combines puppets, cartoons and the most incredible images of natural history worldwide in high definition (HD) to tell stories about the animal kingdom. This channel has more than 7,000 individual stories about animals, and more than 500 hours of original content, which are seen by 140 million people in 23 countries.

The channel is complemented by a free downloadable, standalone App that when synced to the channel enhances the interactivity by also turning smartphones and tablets into an extension of the channel, providing a one-of-a-kind multiplatform experience that allows viewers to automatically collect animals they encounter on the TV screen by bringing them to life on their mobile devices with games, music, puzzles and other activities.

For more information visit: http://america.zoomoo.tv/

From Humble Beginnings To A Big Shot Reality – Cris Abrego

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

From Humble Beginnings To A Big Shot Reality

unnamed[1] Cris Abrego, a son of immigrant Mexican parents from El Monte, CA, built an reality TV empire creating mega-hit television shows including: The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and Charm School. Now, as Co-Executive General Manager of Endemol Shine North America he shares his incredible journey of success in Hollywood through his new book, “Make it Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success.”

Abrego’s tell-all book, which now available, provides practical and motivating lessons collected from almost twenty years on the frontlines of television, including: how to visualize your goals and work tirelessly to attain them; when to take risks and push boundaries; and how to continually raise the bar for yourself and realize there are no limits on what can be achieved.

unnamed[1] (2) Abrego looks back on his humble beginnings in El Monte when he was only dreaming of doing something big with his life to his current days of working with the likes of Pitbull, Ryan Seacrest, Eva Longoria, Steve Harvey, George Lopez, Flavor Flav, Mario Lopez and Irv Gotti. Make It Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success” will give any reader the urge to take action, inspire creativity and take control of their life. Abrego proves that success isn’t about your pedigree or your connections; rather it’s about vision, leadership, and courage. He teaches that finding your overarching dream is the first step in achieving your goals.

BICULTURAL KIDS ZONE LAUNCHES ON X1

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Kids Zone in Spanish Launches on X1:

They have the remote. You have the control.

Kids Zone-Spanish Guide copy

We first introduced Xfinity Kids Zone last year and the response from users has been terrific. Kids have a safe place to watch TV independently and parents get peace of mind knowing the content has been deemed age-appropriate by Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org).

Today we’re making Kids Zone a truly bicultural experience: now available in Spanish, Kids Zone meets the needs of today’s Hispanic families and gives children a fun place to browse and watch TV in the language of their choice.

This also will be the first experience that provides parents access to Common Sense Media’s age-based ratings and reviews in Spanish – directly on the TV – for some of the most-popular Latino kids TV programs including El Chavo Animado, Tayo, Nina’s World and Plaza Sésamo. We’ll work with Common Sense Media to grow the catalog of in-language rated content over time and keep arming bicultural families with more resources and information to aid the decision-making process.

Kids Zone seamlessly blends live, on demand, DVR’d and purchased English and Spanish-language programming into one simple and safe user interface that can be set to either language. It can be easily accessed via the kids section of Xfinity On Demand or by simply saying “Kids Zone” into the X1 voice remote. Kids Zone provides customizable settings allowing parents to filter content by a specific age-group and set up a four-digit pin to prevent children from exiting Kids Zone without permission.

The updates we’re making to Kids Zone on the X1 are one more example of how Xfinity is transforming the home entertainment experience for our bicultural Latino customers and their families.

LEARN HOW TO MAKE BALLOON ANIMALS WITH NINJA GORILLA ON ZOOMOO’S NEW SHOW POP FICTION, EXCLUSIVELY ON DIRECTV

April 30, 2016May 2, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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LEARN HOW TO MAKE BALLOON ANIMALS WITH NINJA GORILLA ON ZOOMOO’S NEW SHOW POP FICTION, EXCLUSIVELY ON DIRECTV

Pop Fiction debuts this Sunday, May 1 at 1pm ET/12pm CT and rebroadcasts at 5pm ET/4pm CT exclusively on channel 432 DIRECTV

ZooMoo, the channel that’s “All about animals, all the time,” debuts its latest program Pop Fiction(Cuentos Pop), starring Gorilla Ninja! Like any good ninja, Gorilla Ninja knows how to use his hands in a very creative way and can create amazing animals using balloons.

Pop Fiction (Cuentos Pop) debuts this Sunday, May 1 at 1pm ET/12pm CT and rebroadcasts at 5pm ET/4pm CT exclusively on channel 432 DIRECTV.

In Pop Fiction (Cuentos Pop), Gorilla Ninja opens his storybook and details how animals came to be exactly as they are today. Always with a trick up his sleeve, Gorilla Ninja converts colorful balloons to animal form to better illustrate his stories. Have you ever wondered how the giraffe’s long neck came to be? How the turtle got its shell? Or how do tigers get their stripes? In Pop Fiction (Cuentos Pop), you’ll get all the answers to these questions and more.

Balloons aren’t Gorilla Ninja’s only area of expertise. Watch this video to learn how to make an origami penguin with Gorilla Ninja and his primate friend, the extraordinary Francis the lemur. To learn more about the animal world through the art of origami, don’t miss ZooMoo’s Origanimals (Origanimales)every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am ET / 10:30am CT (repeats at 4:30am and 6:30pm ET / 3:30am and 5:30pm CT).

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ZooMoo – Celebrates Earth Day

April 24, 2016April 24, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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ZOOMOO, AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH DIRECTV CHANNEL 432, CELEBRATES EARTH DAY AND THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY WITH THE ORANGUTAN FAMILY FUN SPECIAL

“All about animals, all the time,” ZooMoo zeroes in on the orangutan and all the endangered primates who are losing their natural habitat

ZooMoo is celebrating Earth Day and 2016 as the Year of the Monkey with the Orangutan Family Fun Special (Especial de la Familia Orangután). This show pays homage to all the different species of primates that are decreasing in numbers and increasingly facing threats to and loss of their natural habitats. During this program, the orangutan Baby DJ (Monito DJ) scans his family tree next to his father Douglas Orang to learn (and also teach) about the different primates that are part of their extended family, such as the chimpanzees, macaques, proboscis monkeys, Japanese macaques, langurs, gorillas and gibbons. The Orangutan Family Special airs Saturdays at 8am and 6pm ET / 7am and 5pm CT exclusively on DIRECTV’s channel 432.

The Orangutan Family Fun Special is not the only show on ZooMoo that features fascinating primates. In Storytime, Mom Orang’ (Mamá Orangután) reads stories about the animal world to her baby Baby DJ before bedtime. Check out this clip from Storytime, which teaches children about the African legend of how the bat got its wings: https://youtu.be/pZ8GZM8D5xM

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DIRECTV CHANNEL ZOOMOO PREMIERES ORIGANIMALES

April 13, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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DIRECTV CHANNEL ZOOMOO PREMIERES ORIGANIMALES

The new and innovative series uses advanced technology to create a world of animals in a creative way that can only be seen in the United States exclusively through DIRECTV on channel 432, every Saturday and Sunday from April 9 at 11:30 am ET

Welcome to Planet Origami! ZooMoo, the first interactive children’s channel in the world designed to promote a love of nature and animals through a unique and safe experience, will debut its newest show called Origanimales (Origanimals). The program takes place in Planet Origami, a whole world of 3D animation where everything is done with origami figures, including water, mountains, rocks, and especially the Origanimales (origami + animals). The show’s central characters are Khye the Koala, Ryan the Rino, Fiona the Fox and Zoe the Zebra. Together they form the rescue team “Los Fabulosos 4.” Join them throughout their rescue missions where they use their origami ability to create different objects and animals to help any wild animal in need.

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Watchathon is back!! Entertaining Ideas – What Kind of TV Watcher Are You?

April 13, 2016April 13, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Entertaining Ideas
What Kind Of TV Watcher Are You?

If you’re like most people, you simply cannot find the time to stay current with all the great TV that’s available. Fortunately, there’s Watchathon Week, an annual TV binge-athon that gives Xfinity TV customers free, unlimited access to the hottest shows from premium, cable and broadcast networks on Xfinity On Demand. With carte-blanche access to more than 250 series from April 18 – 24, there may be no better time to hunker down and catch-up on all you’ve been missing. What’s more, most of this great programming will also be available on-the-go via the Xfinity TV mobile app and website.

Of course, not everyone watches the same sort of shows. What kind of TV watcher are you?

The One-Show Die Hard:

You have no intention of moving from the couch until you finish your series from start to finish. Maybe you’ve heard co-workers gab about HBO’s Game of Thrones or you’ve heard good things about STARZ’s Power but never got around to watching. Or maybe you plan to use the week to watch every episode from every seasons of FOX’s The Simpsons. That’s right – every single episode (nearly 600 of them!) from the series are yours for the binging during the week. Here’s your chance to settle in, fire up your set-top box and let the episodes roll on Xfinity On Demand.

The One-Genre Fanatic:

Is any and all reality TV your thing? If so, use the week to catch up on current seasons of NBC’s The Voice, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. If you prefer reality that broadens your horizons a bit more you can check out every episode from every season of Discovery’s hits Bering Sea Gold and Gold Rush. Just looking for some good drama? During Watchathon Week, you can follow the infamous trial of the O.J. Simpson case on FX’s American Crime Story or step into the historic worlds of History’s The Vikings and STARZ’s Outlander and Black Sails. If you simply prefer to watch some laugh out loud comedy, USA’s Playing House, NBC’s Superstore, FOX’s The Grinder and TV Land’s Younger can put a smile on your face and prove a great option for when you’re in the need for something quick and light.

The Español Loyalist:

You know you’ve got options and choose to watch your entertainment in Español, because you can. Whether you’re a fan of telenovelas or looking for a new top rated show in English to obsess about in Spanish with SAP (secondary audio programming), Watchathon Week gives you free access to more of the programming you want in your language of preference. So what are you waiting for? Get in on the action today and catch up on all four seasons of Telemundo’s super series El Señor de los Cielos. You’ll also have access to programs available only during Watchathon Week like Nuestra Tele’s La Viuda de la Mafia and Pasiones’ Xica de Silva, as well all episodes of Telemundo’s Dueños del Paraiso and the current season of La Viuda Negra from UniMás.

The FOMO Inflicted:

In other words, do you have a “fear of missing out” and always want to be in the know with the latest pop culture developments? If so, Watchathon Week is your chance to catch up on current seasons of all the buzziest TV you’ve been missing, including the FOX’s Empire and AMC’s The Walking Dead. You can also check out the entire first season of the hot new shows that had everyone talking, including USA’s Mr. Robot, FOX’s Scream Queens, ABC’s Quantico and NBC’s Chicago Med.

The Indecisive:

Can’t make a decision? It’s hard when there are so many options. Don’t worry—Xfinity’s team of entertainment experts has you covered with a long list of recommendations on www.Xfinity.com/Watchathon to help you make the most of the week.

So, binge on.

Season Two for FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Can Bring Unexpected Situations

April 10, 2016April 10, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa

With a successful season one, “Fear the Walking Dead” returns with new scenarios which can be interesting to see what comes out of them.

“The Walking Dead” sparked an uproar with a spectacular and haunting final scene and “Fear the Walking Dead” takes no break before coming back with the season premiere the week after the season six finale for “The Walking Dead.”

Although both series come from the same Walking Dead Universe each have a difference to them.

“The difference for us in (Fear the Walking Dead) is there’s not a safe place,” co-creator Dave Erikson said. “We are going from one unsafe place trying to find another safe place. There’s not a safe place out there.”

“Fear the Walking Dead” proved in an outstanding, and record breaking fashion, that it can stand alone as a series and that even though everything the audience has known about this universe is still applicable, there is still so much to be explored.

“I don’t think we will ever truly shake the walking dead,” actor Frank Dillane said. “I don’t think we want to.”

Six episodes in season one for “Fear the Walking Dead” were just barely enough to give the audience a taste of what was skipped over in “The Walking Dead.”

The audience now begins to see how society broke down and through some amazing characters just how far things were pushed to survive.

“I think what is great for this season is that it is 15 episodes,” Actress Alycia Debnam-Carey said. “Six episodes was a very small amount of time for us to establish our own show, to break away from such a huge franchise mothership.”

For the series to break off and show a section of this story which has no comic book background was daring.

The franchise has become beloved by the fans because of the way it stays true and yet deviates from the comic.

It allows for more creative ways to tell the story when criticism for moving away from an original story isn’t present.

“It’s very refreshing to be working on ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ because there is no comic book series to draw from,” creator Robert Kirkman said. “It’s all new and exciting and there is a lot more potential to surprise the audience.”

The manner in which these characters grow becomes more natural because the audience is seeing it for the first time.

There is no prior ties with characters in “Fear the Walking Dead” and the audience can relate to them, enjoy them, hate them and watch them grow almost at the same pace as the writers.

“I expect we will see quite a journey from (Alicia),” Debnam-Carey said.

I’m sure there is still much to learn about every character as six episodes just began the back story and the story to everything in this series.

The twist and turns of this series, the characters that step up and become leaders, the beloved characters who become hated for their actions all have created a series with heart and depth.

There’s still one character which can go either way — hero or not — in Victor Strand.

Victor has this mystery around him because the audience hasn’t gotten to know him as well as the rest of the cast.

“I think that Victor (Strand) believes in things in black and white terms,” actor Coleman Domingo said. “I think that what he says he means. I think that he may not reveal too much because maybe it’s about him maybe strategizing.”

There’s much more to be seen and even more to be learned in the story.

The end game for these characters ha not been established and it’s unclear where they are headed, except it has been seen that they are going to be out at sea.

“This season put us in an entirely different environment, on the ocean in a boat in the elements, and none of us are sea farers except for (Victor Strand)” Kim Dickens said. “It’s been very exciting for us. It’s offered us alot of new challenges just as actors.”

Characters have started to change, the innocent are beginning to be exposed to a harsher truth and they are being forced to grow up quicker and adapt to this new world.

The biggest change comes from two characters who have lost their mothers and are now dealing with their loss in different ways.

“(Ophelia) is trying to figure out who she can trust, who is a friend and who is a foe,” actress Mercedes Mason said.

“You see Chris in a very dark place,” actor Lorenzo James Henrie said. “Like Ophelia they both lose their mother. You see Chris in a very dark place.”

These situations define who people, characters, become in the series.

Just like “The Walking Dead,” this series works with character development to logically show where these characters end up.

These characters face difficult situations physically, mentally and emotionally.

Each one of the characters reacts differently and it’s what makes them so real.

“I don’t even know exactly what is too far, I don’t think we know until we are in that situation,” Domingo said. “Honestly, I think that’s the interesting thing about these characters, they have no idea, we have no idea the stuff that we are made of and when we are at these cross roads what we will actually do.”

What has captured the attention of people is the way the story develops, the way the characters adapt, the human element to a zombie story.

The best part of this series is that it tries to work on the psychology behind how humans adapt to a world where zombies are introduced, and how they are changed to survive for the long haul.

“That is one of the thematically elements, that question of what will you sacrifice, in terms of your ethics and morality, to survive,” Kirkman said.

This dive into the human mind, the soul and essence of a person is what makes these series fantastic.

The special effects are amazing and the icing on the cake, but the heart of this show is the way it portrays the human element.

“I think that’s why this genre is so fascinating, because you think the audience can live into these primal fears that we have,” Dickens said. “What if we are not protected, what if society is crumbling around us, what if the government isn’t taking care of me, what if I can’t protect my family.”

The characters are all in situations that the audience can put themselves in.

This isn’t a horror story where the supernatural takes center stage, it’s a psychological drama where humans take the center stage and some supernatural stuff happens around them.

The best part is watching how each of their minds work and what they do to adapt and fit in.

“Where Chris is, everyone who is not his dad, he’s going to be searching for something from them,” Henrie said. “The big thing for Chris is he is trying to find affection from everyone, but at the same time he is trying to find out where does he (fit in).”

This story may be taking place in California, but it’s not limited to the area.

It’s made universal.

“Theoretical it is global, so, whatever our characters, be it in Georgia or California, are suffering through right now they are suffering through out the entire world,” said.

“We are well aware that we are taking on something a lot bigger this time around,” Mason said. “It’s more exciting.”

This show moves fast and the timeline is short.

There’s so much happening and characters deal with so much.

Through it all the story continues and there’s no point where it feels it drags along.

It’s chaotic and thrilling while still insightful and though provoking.

“It’s confusing for our show because this is all happening in a short period of time,” Alycia Debnam-Carey said. “They started setting up things in earlier drafts of scripts, that were quite transformative or character changes, physical appearance and characteristic changes and I think they figured out they needed to stretch it out a little more.”

AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead” premieres April 10.

JAVIER GARCIA IS PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF MULTICULTURAL SERVICES AT COMCAST CABLE

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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Comcast Cable has announced the promotion of Javier Garcia to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Multicultural Services. Javier directs, designs, and implements Comcast’s multicultural services vision and strategy across all Xfinity products.

1[1] Since joining Comcast in late 2014, Javier and his team worked closely with the product team to lead the company’s bicultural transformation initiatives, including the launch of the X1 bicultural experience, a first of its kind TV viewing experience that gives bicultural families more choices in how they consume TV and movies in the home.

Prior to joining Comcast Cable, Javier served as the General Manager of Yahoo’s U.S. Hispanic business and led monetization, partnerships and operations for the company’s premium media, programmatic, and native advertising businesses. During his eight years there, he also served as the Senior Director of Marketing Solutions for Y! Hispanic Americas leading the organization responsible for digital branded entertainment and display advertising solutions in the region.

Javier holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business, an MA in International Affairs from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Civil Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia).

THE BEES FROM LA COLMENA FELIZ BUZZ THEIR WAY INTO ZOOMOO’S PROGRAM LINE-UP

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

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THE BEES FROM LA COLMENA FELIZ BUZZ THEIR WAY INTO ZOOMOO’S PROGRAM LINE-UP

New Kids series looks to educate and entertain children by transporting them to a world where bees reflect similar situations of their daily lives

ZooMoo, the world’s first interactive kids channel designed to foster a lifelong love for animals and nature through a safe and unique experience that is both entertaining and educational, marks the arrival of spring with a new children’s series, La Colmena Feliz (The Hive). This new show circles around Buzzbee, a young preschool bee who is always learning new things throughout his adventures and always accompanied by his sister Rubee, his friends Barnabee, Jasper The Wasp, Debee, and many other characters. La Colmena Feliz airs every Monday through Saturday at 2pmET/1pmCT only on DIRECTV’s channel 432.

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COMCAST AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ANNOUNCE PILOT PROGRAM TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN MIAMI, NASHVILLE, PHILADELPHIA, AND SEATTLE

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

COMCAST AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ANNOUNCE PILOT PROGRAM TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN MIAMI, NASHVILLE, PHILADELPHIA, AND SEATTLE

Since 2011, Internet Essentials has Connected 2.4 million Americans, or 600,000 low-income families, to the Internet at Home

PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2016) — Comcast today announced a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative to attack the digital divide for public housing residents. Eligibility for Internet Essentials, Comcast’s acclaimed, high-speed Internet adoption program, will be immediately extended to public housing residents in Miami-Dade County and the cities of Nashville, Philadelphia, and Seattle. This is the eighth time in five years Comcast has expanded eligibility for Internet Essentials.

Also today, Comcast announced its latest Internet Essentials milestones. In less than five years, the program has now connected more than 600,000 low-income families, benefitting more than 2.4 million Americans, to the Internet at home. In fact, 2015 was the program’s single most successful year ever, with a 30 percent increase in enrollments over 2014.

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