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LA LEYENDA DEL CHUPACABRAS Screening Giveaway

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LA LEYENDA DEL CHUPACABRAS Screening Giveaway

La Leyenda Del Chupacabras

After his adventures with the mummies of Guanajuato and of being in the middle of the independence war, Leo San Juan is taken prisoner when he gets mistaken for an insurgent rebel by the royalist army soldiers while on his way back to Puebla. While locked in an old abandoned convent among other rebels, a frightening winged monster appears next to them: El Chupacabras, who attacks prisoners and guards alike. Abandoned to their fate, Leo and the rebels must fight the monster and escape before the royalists blow up the convent. As he struggles to survive he will discover the secret behind El Chupacabras and will have to make the most difficult decision of his life.

Check it out ya’ll – this screening will be in Spanish with English subtitles.
You’re allowed to download up to 4 admit tickets.

La Leyenda Del Chupacabras
Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 1:00pm
(Have your pass ready to show at the door)
Edwards Houston Marq’E Stadium 23 IMAX & RPX
HOUSTON

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Have fun and enjoy the movie!

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While supplies last. Once all allotted passes are redeemed, the code will no longer be valid. Supplies are limited. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Limit up to two (4) passes per person. Seating is first-come, first-serve basis. Employees of all promotional partners and their agencies are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Refer to screening pass for further restrictions. SEATING IS LIMITED, SO ARRIVE EARLY. PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT AT THE SCREENING.

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

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

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

Comcast

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

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

Comcast

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

But wait! There’s more…

Comcast

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

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

COMCAST LAUNCHES ON DEMAND MOVIE EVENT: XFINITY FREEPASS LATINO

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

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

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

The bicultural collection features:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds pretty cool if you ask me!

Read more here.

Entertainment News, TV

A MasterChef Culinary Adventure at Sea

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A MasterChef Culinary Adventure at Sea

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

 

1. Meet the All Stars!


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



 

2. Experience MasterChef LIVE!!


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



 

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


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



 

4. Learn Chef’s Secrets


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

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



 

5. Taste the Food!


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

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

Movies

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

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

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

¡LLEGA LA PELÍCULA MÁS ORIGINAL DEL AÑO EN AMÉRICA!

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

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

EN DIGITAL HD EL 22 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2016

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

DE LA MANO DE UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

Movies, TV

Halloween on HULU

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Halloween on HULU

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

The Exorcist (FOX) –

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



Lucifer (FOX) – 


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


 
The Strain (FX) – 


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


 
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) – 


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



The Enfield Haunting – 


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



Scream Queens (FOX) – 


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



American Horror Story Hotel (FX) – 


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



Penny Dreadful (Showtime) – 


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



Child’s Play – 


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



The Blair Witch Project – 


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



American Psycho – 


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



The Silence of the Lambs – 


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



The Amityville Horror – 


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



The Others –

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



Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension – 


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



Knock Knock – 


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



The Gift –

A married couple encounter a dangerous acquaintance from the past.


 
The House of The Devil – 

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

Movies

Matt Damon Makes His Epic Return in JASON BOURNE

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

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Movies

Spanish-Language Films as a Tool to Instill Use of the Language

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Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized annually in America from mid-September through mid-October. It is a month where recognition is given to all Hispanics living in this country, especially those who have made a positive impact and contribution to society while embracing their culture. With the increase of the Hispanic population in America and the generational growth we have seen that it has become difficult to keep our children grounded and maintain our traditions, values and cultures. Yet it is imperative for Hispanic families to instill in their children these traditions at an early age. As a proud Latina it is my diverse culture of which I am most proud of. It is this pride that I too will share with my children someday.

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So how do we effortlessly pass on and instill our customs and traditions to our children? There’s various ways, but one of the first places to start is to inculcate the use of our language. Speaking to our children in Spanish at a young age will not only give them a competitive advantage in the long run, but it will organically immerse them into our culture. Nowadays, there are many tools that can help us really inculcate the use of Spanish in our homes – from bilingual books, to educational videos, mobile apps, and even Hollywood films. When it comes to movies, those that are dubbed in Spanish are a great resource. Learning to listen is essential to comprehending another language and by viewing a film in Spanish our children will absorb not only our culture but the language.

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With that in mind, on October 14 Pantelion Films is releasing the animated film, La Leyenda Del Chupacabras. This film not only promises to entertain families from all over the United States, but also to be a good tool for our children in experiencing one of our culture’s well-known folktales in Spanish. The storyline follows the character of Leo and his friends as they embark on a new adventure and encounter the well-known mythical creature of El Chupacabras. Abandoned to their fate, Leo and the rebels must fight the El Chupacabras and escape the convent they are in. As Leo struggles to survive he will discover the secret behind El Chupacabras and will have to make the most difficult decision of his life. The film will be available in select cities with subtitles.

You can view the trailer here:

This film by Anima Studios is one of many animated series that focus on popular Latino folktales including La Leyenda De Las Momias and La Leyenda de la Llorona. These films are definitely a perfect tool to practice the use of Spanish language and also provide a look into our culture, plus they’re super cute!

What are other ways you instill the use of Spanish and your Hispanic background to your kids?

TV Reviews

S3E5 / Talking The Strain: “Madness” Review [podcast]

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It’s time for another recap show!!!
 
TALKING THE STRAIN is back – Jesus of ThisFunktional.com and I will review season 3 episode 5 “Madness.”
 
SYNOPSIS: New information from the Lumen forces Setrakian to seek help from his lifelong nemesis, Eldritch Palmer. Eph’s new experiments to understand strigoi communication seemingly take him to the brink of madness while Fet is on a mission to discover strigoi movements across New York City.
 
Talking The Strain
 
You can find us on iTunes, just search: TALKING THE STRAIN.
 
If you don’t have iTunes – you can always find us on AudioBoom.com/channel/iwatchmike
 
Thanks for listening and sharing!
 
The Strain
 
 
 
Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
http://iwatchmike.com
 
Podcaster on AudioBoom.com/Channel/iWatchMike
 
Contributor for TheVRO.com, CriscoKiddBlockParty.com, AccordingtoKristin.com, ThisFunktional.com, VIPLatino.com & EsteeEatz.com
 
Guest host on TheVRO.com
 
Promotions Coordinator/Emcee/Social Media Lover for Club Drink Houston & Diablo Loco Richmond Sports Bar
 
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Movies

New Trailer – DESIERTO starring Gael Garcia Bernal

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desierto-posterFrom Jonás Cuarón and Alfonso Cuarón, the acclaimed filmmakers of Gravity, comes a unique, modern vision of terror.  Desierto is a visceral, heart-pounding suspense-thriller packed with tension and suspense from start to finish, starring Gael García Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries and Y Tu Mamá También) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen).

What begins as a hopeful journey to seek a better life becomes a harrowing and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante chases a group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous U.S.-Mexican border.  In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they continuously discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer.

DESIERTO will represent Mexico during the 2017 Academy Awards for the Foreign Language category.

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De la mano de Jonás Cuarón y Alfonso Cuarón, los elogiados realizadores de Gravity, llega una visión singular y moderna del terror. Desierto es un thriller vibrante, lleno de tensión y suspenso de principio a fin, y cuenta con la actuación de Gael García Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries, Y tu mamá también) y Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen).

Lo que comienza como un viaje lleno de esperanza en busca de una vida mejor se convierte en una lucha desgarradora y primordial por sobrevivir cuando un vigilante demente persigue con su rifle a un grupo de hombres y mujeres desarmados a lo largo de la traidora frontera entre México y Estados Unidos. En el áspero e inclemente desierto, los protagonistas verán que tienen todo en su contra al darse cuenta de que no hay lugar posible donde esconderse de este asesino implacable e inescrupuloso.

DESIERTO será la cinta que representara a México en los Oscars 2017 en la categoría de mejor película extranjera.

 

Movies, TV

Must-See Spanish-Language Movies Available at No Additional Cost During Hispanic Heritage Month

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast’s annual Xfinity FreePass Latino gives customers a two week all-access pass, at no additional cost, to discover and re-watch hundreds of Hispanic movies. From September 26 through October 9, 2016 FreePass Latino will be available across all Xfinity platforms including, Xfinity On Demand, Xfinity.com/Latino and via the Xfinity Go app.

This year, Comcast has partnered with Pantelion Films, Hollywood’s first Latino studio, and will make available several of the most popular movies at no additional cost during the two weeks of FreePass Latino. These titles include the highest-grossing Spanish-language film of all time,  Instructions Not Included; the first Spanish-language animated film to be widely released in the U.S., Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos; Casa de Mi Padre, featuring Gael Garcia Bernal and Will Ferrell; and Ladrones, starring telenovela superstars Fernando Colunga and Eduardo Yañez. And with the recent updates to Comcast’s state-of-the-art set-top box, the X1 platform, consumers can more easily navigate and access these films via the Voice Remote Control. This voice-activated feature allows consumers to simply say phrases in Spanish or English, like “Eugenio Derbez,” “Peliculas Mexicanas” or “Pantelion” and they will be taken to a screen with a list of all the appropriate titles associated with their request.

Don’t miss your chance at catching up with some of Pantelion Films’ best movies during this Hispanic Heritage Month. The following rental titles will be available to watch at no additional cost between September 26 and October 9 during Xfinity’s FreePass Latino. Find them under the “FreePass Tops Picks” folder.

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Entertainment News, Interviews

@Thisfunktional Talks with Alfonso Herrera THE EXORCIST on FOX

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@Thisfunktional Talks with Alfonso Herrera THE EXORCIST on FOX

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actor Alfonso Herrera, playing Father Tomas, talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about the supernatural FOX show “The Exorcist.”

Herrera talks about his belief in good and evil, working with a great cast and about the show giving small throwbacks to the film, but being more a re-telling of the story of the book.

THE EXORCIST
on FOX Friday 9/8 C
TV Reviews

This Is Us – S1|E1: “Pilot” Review

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Hey everyone! Sorry I’m posting a bit late. It’s been a crazy week between work, school AND my DIRECTV being out for a few days! In any case, here’s what I thought of NBC’s new Comedy Drama!

I. Loved. It. With weeks and weeks of buildup, this show was getting a ton of buzz and, from what I saw, it was all positive. The promos not only give viewers a glimpse of Milo Ventimiglia’a backside, but also the premise of the show…four characters that share the same birthday.

We’re introduced to Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and his wife, Rebecca (Mandy Moore). They’re a young couple who are about to be parents to triplets.

We also meet Kate (Chrissy Metz) who is a 36 year old woman struggling with her weight.

Randall (Sterling K. Brown) appears to be a very successful business man with a wife and two beautiful daughters. Apparently he’s been searching for his birth father, who left him as a newborn on the steps of a fire station.

Kevin (Justin Hartley) is the star of a TV series called The Man-ny and seems to be struggling with the fact that he’s turning 36.

How fabulous was Gerald McRaney playing Jack and Rebecca’s replacement doctor??

Now that the introductions are out of the way, let’s get to the episode! Jack, Kate, Randall and Kevin all share the same birthday and are all turning 36. The writing of this show is excellent and the cast is incredible. We now know the main characteristics of these characters and what will most likely drive their characters in the coming weeks. Randall will explore the relationship between himself and his father, Kate will try to lose weight and rediscover herself, Kevin will try to work through his existential crisis and Jack will learn how to father three children at once.

This show has promise and I definitely recommend it to TV watchers everywhere! I can’t wait to see where they take the character development in future episodes!

***If you haven’t seen the episode yet, please stop here because I want to talk about the plot twist at the end!***

Holy shish kabobs!! This is what we’ve been missing!! That plot twist at the end made my jaw drop…literally! They’re all related!!! I mean we were told that Kevin and Kate are twins, but Randall being their adopted brother & Jack being their father?!?! I’ve heard stories about people discovering the twist at different points, so I’m curious when you all did. I noticed it when the man offered Jack a cigarette in the hospital and lit one up in the hallway. Then the camera panned out to show people in 70s clothing. I mean how creative is that?? To show the past and the future on this parallel plane is an incredible concept and I can’t wait to see where they take it!

What did you all think of the episode? Are you hooked like I am? Let me know!

TV Reviews

Fear the Walking Dead: “Pillar of Salt” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 12
 
Hey there #FTWD fans! The crew and I got together to talk about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead!
 
SYNOPSIS: At the Colonia, Alejandro reveals his darker side. A hotel resident becomes violent and Madison springs into action. 
 
Check out the podcast below and let us know what you thought of the episode!
 

 
 
We’re now available on #iTunes – just search: FEAR THE WALKING DEAD RECAP SHOW or (don’t have iTunes) visit: audioboom.com/channel/iwatchmike
 
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See more at iwatchmike.com, thisfunktional.com and accordingtokristin.com
 
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TV Reviews

Blindspot – S2|E1: “In Night So Ransomed Rogue” Review [podcast]

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Season 2 | Episode 1 – “In Night So Ransomed Rogue”
 
Ahhhh!! Blindspot is back! Jesus & I got together to talk about the Season 2 premiere!
 
SYNOPSIS: After Jane endures three months of CIA torture, the FBI brings her back into the fold – this time as a double agent.
 

 
 
What did you think??
 
Tune in TONIGHT, September 21 at 9/8c on NBC for the newest episode!

TV

MTV & ENDEMOL SHINE ANNOUNCE THE PREMIERE OF THE SERIES “THE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE GAME SHOW”

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Premiere to Air on Thursday, October 13 Beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

MTV announced a new comedy block as part of the Fall schedule, which includes the premiere of the brand new series “The Almost Impossible Game Show” which will debut Thursday, October 13 at 10:00 p.m.

“The Almost Impossible Game Show” is an absurd comedy game show that’s so hard to beat, contestants are given 40 lives…and probably still won’t win! Brought to you by the producers of “Wipe Out,” “The Almost Impossible Game Show” is based on the popular UK series of the same name. Each episode of this outlandish new series features six neon-clad contestants taking on simple, yet hilariously difficult games. To win, these brave contestants must complete four of the six games, without running out of lives. If they fail a game, they’ve got to do it again… and again… and AGAIN. Contestants don’t compete against each other, but against the game itself. With challenges such as riding a tiny bike across a balance beam over a mud pit, putting on a pair of trousers while sprinting on a giant treadmill, and inflating a balloon to the point of popping using only the power of your buttocks, contestants will never know what’s next. Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted take as the contestants try to make the almost-impossible possible!

“The Almost Impossible Game Show” is produced by Endemol Shine North America in association with Left Hook Media. Matt Odgers and Scott Teti serve as executive producers for Left Hook Media. Georgie Hurford-Jones and Rob Smith are executive producers for Endemol Shine North America.

To tune in to all things “Almost Impossible Game Show” please the Facebook page: at http://www.facebook.com/almostimpossiblemtv

Movie Screening Giveaway, Movies

“Masterminds” Screening Giveaway

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#Masterminds

Wednesday, September 28

7:30pm

LOS ANGELES – Regal LA Live Stadium 14 – CLICK HERE

NEW YORK – AMC Loews 34th Street 14 – CLICK HERE

MIAMI – Cobb Dolphin 24 – CLICK HERE

CHICAGO – AMC Showplace Cicero 14 – CLICK HERE

HOUSTON – AMC Gulf Pointe 30 – CLICK HERE

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While supplies last. Once all allotted passes are redeemed, the code will no longer be valid. Supplies are limited. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Limit up to two (2) passes per person. Seating is first-come, first-serve basis. Employees of all promotional partners and their agencies are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Refer to screening pass for further restrictions. SEATING IS LIMITED, SO ARRIVE EARLY. PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT AT THE SCREENING.

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Masterminds

Masterminds will be released domestically on September 30th, 2016 by Relativity Studios.

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TV Reviews

S3E4 / Talking The Strain: “Gone But Not Forgotten” Review [podcast]

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It’s time for another recap show!!!
 
TALKING THE STRAIN is back – Jesus of ThisFunktional.com and I will review season 3 episode 4 “Gone But Not Forgotten.”
 
SYNOPSIS: Things have changed. The infection enters a new phase. Fet wants to celebrate, but Setrakian and Eph are worried there’s more work to be done. Justine conscripts a new, unwilling army in the fight while Eichhorst angrily lashes out with a plan to strike back.
 
Talking The Strain
 
You can find us on iTunes, just search: TALKING THE STRAIN.
 
If you don’t have iTunes – you can always find us on AudioBoom.com/channel/iwatchmike
 
Thanks for listening and sharing!
 
The Strain
Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
http://iwatchmike.com
Podcaster on AudioBoom.com/Channel/iWatchMike
 
Contributor for TheVRO.com, CriscoKiddBlockParty.com, AccordingtoKristin.com, ThisFunktional.com, VIPLatino.com & EsteeEatz.com
 
Guest host on TheVRO.com
 
Promotions Coordinator/Emcee/Social Media Lover for Club Drink Houston & Diablo Loco Richmond Sports Bar
 
Emcee for San Diego Comic-Con
 
 
 
Follow Me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

TV Reviews

S3E3 / Talking The Strain: “The First Born” Review [podcast]

by KristinLeave a Comment on S3E3 / Talking The Strain: “The First Born” Review [podcast]

 
It’s time for another recap show!!!
 
TALKING THE STRAIN is back – Jesus of ThisFunktional.com and I will review season 3 episode 3 “The First Born.”
 
SYNOPSIS: The Occido Lumen is gone. Stolen. Setrakian and Fet race to recover it. Gus and Angel try to hide a secret houseguest while avoiding a police sweep, and Quinlan’s thirst for vengeance is revealed. 
 
Talking The Strain
 
You can find us on iTunes, just search: TALKING THE STRAIN.
 
If you don’t have iTunes – you can always find us on AudioBoom.com/channel/iwatchmike
 
Thanks for listening and sharing!
 
The Strain
 
 

Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
http://iwatchmike.com
Podcaster on AudioBoom.com/Channel/iWatchMike
 
Contributor for TheVRO.com, CriscoKiddBlockParty.com, AccordingtoKristin.com, ThisFunktional.com, VIPLatino.com & EsteeEatz.com
 
Guest host on TheVRO.com
 
Promotions Coordinator/Emcee/Social Media Lover for Club Drink Houston & Diablo Loco Richmond Sports Bar
 
Emcee for San Diego Comic-Con
 
 
 
Follow Me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Entertainment News, Movies

Latino artist Jiovanny Lopez draws the world-famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

by KristinLeave a Comment on Latino artist Jiovanny Lopez draws the world-famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Young Latino artist, Jiovanny Lopez is conquering Hollywood once again with his illustration of some of the world’s most recognized characters: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Jiovanny Lopez is making a name for himself through his portrait drawing of some of his favorite idols and celebrities with the goal to personally deliver these drawings to them. To date, he’s achieved this with Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Thalia, Eugenio Derbez, Canelo Alvarez and Frank Grillo, among others. Currently, he has teamed up with Paramount Home Media Distribution in anticipation of the Blu-ray/DVD release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Jiovanny shares his film-inspired artwork and invites everyone to follow their dreams and exercise their passion for art.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is now available on Digital HD and Blu-ray/DVD! #TMNT2

Below is a time lapse video of his drawing:

 

If you’d like to follow more of Jiovanny’s projects, below is his social media information:

Instagram: @AsDrawnByJio
Twitter: @AsDrawnByJio
Facebook: Facebook.com/AsDrawnbyJio