@Thisfunktional Talks with Richard Dreyfuss FOX’s SHOTS FIRED

@Thisfunktional Talks with Richard Dreyfuss FOX’s SHOTS FIRED

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Legendary Actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Jose Torres, EstrellasEnLA.com, about being part of FOX’s 10-part miniseries “Shots Fired.”

Dreyfuss asks Torres to borrow his “24: LEGACY” cap for the interview and proceeds to give some fantastic insight into choosing roles that matter and how the story of “Shots Fired” made him think about what is happening in the world now.

“Shots Fired” premieres on FOX March 22 at 8 p.m.

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When JOSHUA BECK (Mack Wilds, “The Wire”), an African-American Sheriff’s deputy, kills an unarmed white college student, a small town in North Carolina is turned upside-down.

Before the town has a chance to grapple with this tragedy, the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light, opening wounds that threaten to tear the community apart.

Leading the Department of Justice’s inquiry into these shootings is seasoned investigator ASHE AKINO (Sanaa Lathan, “The Perfect Guy,” “Love and Basketball”) and a young Special Prosecutor, PRESTON TERRY (Stephan James, “Race,” “Selma”), both of whom are African-American.

As they start to peel back the layers of both cases, they suspect a cover-up that may involve some of the state’s most powerful people, including fiercely political North Carolina Governor PATRICIA EAMONS (guest star Academy-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress Helen Hunt, “As Good As It Gets,” “The Sessions”).

She’s in a tough re-election fight, and the recent shootings in her state are making it even tougher.

Meanwhile, real estate mogul and owner of a privatized prison ARLEN COX (Academy- and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, “The Goodbye Girl,” “Jaws,” “Madoff”), is pulled into the volatile debate over policing in the town, and LT. CALVERT BREELAND (Stephen Moyer, “The Bastard Executioner,” “True Blood”), a seasoned veteran in the Sheriff’s Department, gets caught in the middle of the investigation.

As Ashe and Preston navigate the media attention, public debate and social unrest that come with such volatile cases, SHOTS FIRED tackles the racial divide from every seat in the house.

CHEF AARÓN SÁNCHEZ TO JOIN JUDGES’ PANEL OF “MASTERCHEF” SEASON EIGHT, PREMIERING SUMMER 2017 ON FOX

CHEF AARÓN SÁNCHEZ
TO JOIN JUDGES’ PANEL OF “MASTERCHEF” SEASON EIGHT,
PREMIERING SUMMER 2017 ON FOX

1Celebrated chef and restaurateur Aarón Sánchez will join Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi as the third judge throughout Season Eight of the hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF, premiering Summer 2017.

A James Beard Award-winning chef, Sánchez is chef/owner of Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez, with locations in New Orleans and Baltimore. He co-starred on “Chopped” and “Chopped Junior,” and is the author of two cookbooks “Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours” and “La Comida del Barrio.” An active philanthropist, Sánchez launched his own charity, the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund, empowering aspiring chefs from the Latin community to attend culinary school. An avid tattoo lover, he also is a partner in the world-famous ink shop “Daredevil Tattoo” in New York City.

Sánchez was a guest judge on Season Seven of MASTERCHEF and also will be featured in upcoming episodes of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Five, airing Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

MASTERCHEF is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and Endemol Shine. Elisabeth Murdoch, Eden Gaha, Michael Brooks, Robin Ashbrook, Gordon Ramsay, Adeline Ramage Rooney, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler serve as executive producers. “Like” MASTERCHEF on Facebook at facebook.com/MasterChef. Follow the series on Twitter @MASTERCHEFonFOX and join the discussion at #masterchef. Follow the judges on Twitter: Gordon Ramsay – @gordonramsay; Christina Tosi – @christinatosi; AarónSánchez – @Chef_Aaron.

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

QUEEN LATIFAH AND SNOOP DOGG TO HOST
“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!

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@Thisfunktional Talks with Alfonso Herrera THE EXORCIST on FOX

@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

MEXICAN CHEF AARON SANCHEZ GETS READY TO JUDGE THE REMAINING COMPETITORS

MEXICAN CHEF AARON SANCHEZ GETS READY TO JUDGE THE REMAINING COMPETITORS

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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]

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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

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

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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!

“MASTERCHEF” SEASON EIGHT BEGINS LATEST SEARCH WITH CASTING CALLS BEGINNING MARCH 5TH

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“MASTERCHEF” SEASON EIGHT BEGINS LATEST SEARCH FOR
AMERICA’S BEST HOME COOK WITH OPEN CASTING CALLS STARTING
SATURDAY, MARCH 5

  • Casting Calls for FOX’s Hit Cooking Competition Series to Take Place in San Diego, New York City, Oklahoma City, Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, Orlando, Portland, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
  • Visit http://www.masterchefcasting.com for the Most Up-to-Date Casting Information

America’s most-watched cooking competition show, MASTERCHEF, begins casting for its eighth season Saturday, March 5. Open casting calls will be held across the country in search of talented home cooks from all types of backgrounds and with a range of cooking styles.

The casting team is looking for home cooks who enjoy preparing everything from delightful desserts and hefty main courses to fine French cuisine, great tasting burgers and more! For anyone looking to follow their culinary dream – take this first step by preregistering on the casting website www.masterchefcasting.com and heading down to one of the open casting calls below.

Open casting calls will be held in the following cities:

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Grease Live: Review

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Hey everyone!  If you’re a fan of the original “Grease,” I’m sure you were tuned in to the live, musical event that aired on Sunday, January 31 on FOX!  Brancey, Keisha and I got together to talk about what we liked, what we didn’t like (and all of Aaron Tveit’s thrusting) and how we thought this event did in comparison to other recent musicals.

In case you’re not familiar with the original production, here’s a quick synopsis:

After enjoying a summer romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High. There Sandy must contend with cynical Rizzo and the Pink Ladies in attempt to win Danny’s heart again.

 

So check out our podcast review below, and let us know what you think!


 
Grease Live: Podcast Review

 

***And remember kids…don’t sing and drive (like this guy)! Hahaha!

 

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Kevin Alejandro is “Dan” on FOX’s new show “LUCIFER”

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LUCIFER

Series premiere Jan. 25 @ 9:00/8:00C

Synopsis: Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, the original fallen angel, Lucifer Morningstar has abandoned his throne and retired to L.A., where he owns Lux, an upscale nightclub.

Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Rachael Harris, DB Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Scarlett Estevez

 

 

You can also check out the character profile of “Dan” played by Kevin Alejandro below:

 

 

Websitehttp://www.fox.com/lucifer

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LuciferonFOX
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/LuciferonFOX

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/luciferonfox/

LUCIFER is produced by Warner Bros. Television, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Aggressive Mediocrity. The series is based on characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint. Tom Kapinos (“Californication”) wrote and executive-produced the pilot. The series is executive-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Ildy Modrovich and Joe Henderson. Len Wiseman serves as director and executive producer. Kapinos will serve as executive consultant on the series. 

 

Mike of iWatchMike.com chats w/Gotham’s Michelle Veintimilla aka “Firefly”

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Mike of iWatchMike.com sits and chats with the awesome Michelle Veintimilla. In the interview they discuss several things including her role as “Bridgit Pike/Firefly” in FOX’s hit series #Gotham. Tune in Monday night for another explosive episode of Gotham.

 

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“Like” GOTHAM on Facebook at facebook.com/GOTHAMonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @gotham and join the discussion using #gotham. See photos and videos on Instagram at @gothamonfox.

Gotham – “Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh” – Review

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Mike and Amy (thevro.com) are back!! Today they review the latest Gotham episode. WHOA! What did you think of “The Last Laugh?”

 

See more Gotham at Fox.com

Intro from YT/Fabian Pohl

Gotham – “Rise of the Villains: Knock Knock” – Review

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listen_now2Mike and Amy (thevro.com) are back!! Today they review the latest Gotham (S2E2) episode. WHOA! What an episode.

See more Gotham at Fox.com

Intro from YT/Fabian Pohl

Outro from YT/Television Promos

The Following – “Dead or Alive” and “The Reckoning” – On Air Review

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Hey everyone!  Again, I apologize for the delay in posting the review of the two last episodes of Season 3, but I had a family emergency.  😦

Never fear though!  My fellow co-hosts, Mike and Amy took care of these without me!  Please follow the link below to listen in to the review for Variety Radio Online:

The Following – “Dead or Alive” and “The Reckoning” – On Air Review

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The Following – “The Edge” and “A Simple Trade” – On Air Review

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Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike, Amy and Kristin as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the two hour episode “The Edge” and “A Simple Trade” that aired on Monday, 5/11/15 on FOX.

Follow the link below to listen to our review:

The Following – “The Edge” and “A Simple Trade” – On Air Review

Variety Radio Online – bringing you all things entertainment including news, reviews and interviews. Check out our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

The Following – “Demons” – On Air Review

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Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike, Amy and Kristin as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the episode “Demons” that aired on Monday, 5/4/15 on FOX.

Follow the link below to listen to our On Air Review of “Demons”:

The Following – “Demons” – On Air Review

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The Following – “Evermore” – On Air Recap

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Ok, I’m SO bummed I didn’t make it to the recap this week because I had A LOT to say about it! Unfortunately, my iPhone was being a shithead and I never got the text about recording the show. 😦

In any case…Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike and Amy as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the episode “Evermore” that aired on Monday, 4/27/15 on FOX.

Variety Radio Online – bringing you all things entertainment including news, reviews and interviews. Check out our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Follow the link below to hear the recap of this week’s episode on Blog Talk Radio…

The Following – “Evermore” – On Air Recap

The Following – “Kill the Messenger” – On Air Review

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Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike, Amy and Kristin as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the episode “Flesh and Blood” that aired on Monday, 4/13/15 on FOX.

THE FOLLOWING recap show will upload every Tuesday here on BlogTalkRadio.

Variety Radio Online – bringing you all things entertainment including news, reviews and interviews. Check out our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Click here for the link to our podcast:   The Following – “Kill the Messenger” – On Air Review

The Following – “Flesh and Blood” – On Air Review

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Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike, Amy and Kristin as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the episode “Flesh and Blood” that aired on Monday, 4/13/15 on FOX.

THE FOLLOWING recap show will upload every Tuesday here on BlogTalkRadio.

Variety Radio Online – bringing you all things entertainment including news, reviews and interviews. Check out our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Click here for the link to our podcast: The Following – “Flesh and Blood” – On Air Review

The Following – “The Hunt” – On Air Review

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Join Variety Radio Online hosts Mike, Amy and Kristin as they discuss the Monday night episode of THE FOLLOWING. In tonight’s show – they’ll discuss highlights of the episode “The Hunt” that aired on Monday, 4/6/15 on FOX.

THE FOLLOWING recap show will upload every Tuesday here on BlogTalkRadio.

 

The Following – “The Hunt” – On Air Review

 

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