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Skylanders Academy Returns with Season 2 on Netflix October 6

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The Skylanders are back in action protecting the realm.

In the animated series from Activision Blizzard Studios, “Skylanders Academy” follows the heroic adventures of Spyro (Justin Long), Eruptor (Jonathan Banks), Stealth Elf (Ashley Tisdale), Jet-Vac (Jonny Rees), Pop Fizz (Bobcat Goldthwait) and their team of young warriors as they travel the vast Skylands universe protecting it from evil-doers.

Created by Eric Rogers (Futurama) and based on the popular Skylanders® videogame franchise, the action-comedy centers on the band of heroes as they train under the watchful eye of Master Eon (Chris Diamantopoulos) learning how to keep peace and protect their homeland from the constant threat of villainous forces.Along with a new class of cadets, and newcomers Cynder (Felicia Day) and Sprocket (Grey Griffin), the team returns in an action-packed “Skylanders Academy Season 2” that finds our heroes seeking answers from the past.

Spyro begins a search for information about his ancestors in order to harness and understand his special powers.

Meanwhile, Kaos’ quest to bring evil rule to the Skylands realms accidentally unleashes a villain more powerful than anything Kaos or the Skylander warriors have ever faced.

The Skylanders unite once more for the greatest showdown against evil yet – putting them all to the ultimate test!

The series also features the voice talents of Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks, Catherine O’Hara as Kaossandra, Parker Posey as Dreamcatcher and Susan Sarandon as Golden Queen.

Catch up on Season One now, streaming on Netflix. For more information about Skylanders Academy, visit skylandersacademy.com.

The award-winning $3.5 billion Skylanders videogame franchise has sold through more than 300 million toys1 since its pioneering debut in 2011.

Available now, the most recent game Skylanders® Imaginators gives kids the power to create their very own Skylanders and bring them to life for the first time.

 

 

 

Interviews, Podcast

@Thisfunktional #Podcast – TV – Jackie Cruz ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Actress Jackie Cruz talks to Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about the Blu-ray and DVD release of Season 4 and Season 5 premiere of “Orange is the new Black.”

Cruz talks about her character Flaka’s evolution in season 4 and the premiere of season 5, her new production company and her music career.

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TV Series Review: FRONTIER | #frontier #netflix

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SYNOPSIS: Follows Declan Harp, a part-Irish, part-Native American outlaw who is campaigning to breach the Hudson’s Bay Company’s monopoly on the fur trade in Canada. 

Ok, so the big bro (Mike “the Movie Guy”) gave me some homework a few weeks ago to check out a show called Taboo, starring Tom Hardy. I did, and I loved it (in fact, I should probably do a review for that one too!). After watching the first season of FRONTIER, I get a ton of Taboo vibes.

We all know that Jason Momoa plays the aggressive macho dude role really well (if you haven’t seen him on Game of Thrones as Khal Drogo, do yourself a favor and fix that!), but it kinda sucks that he’s typecasted into these roles. He’ll also be stepping into the water shoes of Aquaman, set to be released in 2018. With that being said, he plays the lead role of Declan Harp really well on FRONTIER. He’s determined to make heads roll, but still conjures up some sympathy from the viewers, which is what I like in a show.

The supporting cast is also great and full of lovely accents! You get some Native American, some Scottish and some of my own peeps, the Irish! There is a ton of cursing, some suggestive language, drinking and debauchery for those of you (like me) who enjoy a good F-bomb lol.

In comparison to Taboo, the quality is a little lacking. The throat-slitting happens way too easily, the stabbings barely produce any blood and sometimes the scenes in the tavern actually sound like a soundstage, but the show is still a great watch. I went into it with Taboo as a comparison, so if you haven’t seen Taboo, you might actually really like this one. I’ve seen both and enjoyed them regardless of production quality. With the first season being only 6 episodes, I’d say check it out. See what you think!

The show originally aired on Discovery Canada, but you can catch the first season on Netflix now. According to IndieWire, the show has already been renewed for a second season, so keep your eyes open for that as well.

Check out the trailer below, and then watch the darn show! Let me know what you think!

 

Movie Reviews

Movie Review by Kristin: CHEF | #chefthefilm @chefthefilm

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IMG_9049First off, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there (and to all the single moms playing both roles)!

As some of you may know, my dad passed away 2 years ago, so we celebrate my brother on Father’s Day, who is a father to my wonderful, sometimes annoying, niece. As part of his gift, I finally sat down to watch a movie and CHEF was his choice.

I have to say I’m glad he chose this one. Sadly, I’d never heard of this film, but I thought it was fantastic! It really exemplifies how someone can take a situation that is no longer making them happy, and turn things around for the better.

The movie follows celebrity chef, Carl Casper, as he runs the kitchen at an LA restaurant owned by Riva (Dustin Hoffman). Riva wants Carl to stick to his usual menu, but when a popular food critic arrives at the restaurant Carl and his team want to switch things up to make their menu more creative. This idea doesn’t sit well with Riva, and their plan is shut down. The critic, Ramsey Michel (Oliver Platt) destroys Carl’s cooking and the horrible review goes viral.

Carl gets schooled by his 10-year-old son, Percy (Emjay Anthony), on how Twitter and social media works. With little to no knowledge of social media, Carl engages Ramsey in a Twitter feud that eventually results in Carl leaving Riva’s restaurant.

At the suggestion of his ex-wife, Inez (Sofia Vergara), Carl flies with her and Percy to Miami, where his love for cooking first began. He meets with Inez’s other ex-husband, Marvin (Robert Downey, Jr.), and buys a food truck in order to get back to making the type of food that makes him happy.

With the help of his old sous chef and friend, Martin (John Leguizamo), and Percy, Carl sets off on a cross-country trip in the food truck. Percy’s use of technology turns the new food truck into a sought-after establishment.

In my opinion, this movie has great storylines that intertwine to give viewers the motivation to find what truly makes them happy. Carl takes an incident that hurts his career and stifles his creativity, and turns it around into something that positively impacts all aspects of his life. It sends the message that things aren’t always easy, but with hard work, dedication, and a dash of positive, creative energy, true happiness is absolutely possibly.

The film also features a ton of Hispanic flavor that really showcases the atmosphere here in Miami. An underlying moral of the story is: If you haven’t tried a TRUE Media Noche, do yourself a favor and TRY ONE!! Side note: Yuca Fries and Tostones should also be on your list of foods to try! What can I say…my Cuban peeps know what they’re doing! lol.

So check out the film on Netflix and, as always, let me know what you thought! You can thank me later for this little hidden gem!

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FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE | Official Trailer! | #friendsfromcollege #netflix #tv

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FFC_USIt’s time to act your age, the official “Friends from College” trailer is here!

The comedy series from Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors, Neighbors: Sorority Rising, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek) stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon and Jae Suh Park and premieres globally on Netflix on July 14th.

SYNOPSIS: A group of friends from Harvard played by Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne) are facing down their forties. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another Friends from College is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past.

The series is executive produced by Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors, Neighbors: Sorority Rising, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek), who also directed all eight episodes. Francesca Delbanco serves as an EP and writer.

 

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Twitter: @FriendsfCollege
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TV Review: 13 REASONS WHY | #Netflix #TV

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Hey everyone!

My latest binge consisted of the new Netflix Original Series, 13 Reasons Why. It’s based on the best-selling novel by Jay Asher and really depicts the land of high school perfectly. The subject matter is extremely heavy and several of the episodes contain a warning regarding graphic depictions of rape and suicide. This is such an incredibly powerful topic to discuss though and is worth the watch.

Sometimes sweeping heavy subjects under the rug is what causes younger generations to act out. It’s hard to deal with things you don’t understand.

The show follows the story leading up to Hannah Baker ending her own life. Before she committed suicide, she recorded a series of cassette tapes that reveal 13 people she believes contributed to her mental state before she died. Whether they were major roles or minor roles, these 13 people impacted Hannah’s life in a way that made her feel trapped in her own mind. As each person listens to the tapes and passes them on, we get to see how the news affects each of their own lives as well. Hannah’s death scene is shown in the final episode of the series and it’s definitely hard to watch. The show is perfectly cast, written, produced and directed and doesn’t just touch on suicide. They also show the effects of underage drinking, drinking and driving, etc.

I think the most important thing to take away from watching something like this is that we should be influencing younger generations to be more considerate. In a society controlled by technology and social media, it’s so much easier to fall into the category of the bully and the bullied. It all starts with the parents and what we teach our children. Impressionable children should be made aware of the dangers that go along with bullying someone. You don’t know what other people are going through in their private lives or how certain situations might affect them. It’s so important to be considerate and to avoid putting negative energy out into the world.

To anyone still in high school . . . think before you do or say things. It sounds cliché and makes me sound old, but it’s true. There’s a difference between being the class clown and being a jerk. Your goal might be to make your peers laugh, but think about how your words and actions might affect the person on the receiving end. And to those of you that feel different, odd, unappreciated, invisible . . . own that! It’s what makes you unique!

More importantly, if you or someone you know is having trouble feeling accepted or are being bullied in some way, please know that there are options for you. Parents might seem uncool and overprotective but they have your best interest at heart. Communication is crucial.

Here are a few websites that could offer helpful information and to help you realize that even though you might feel alone, you’re not. No one is ever truly alone.

13reasonswhy.info

AFSP.org

And you can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

 

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Orange is the New Black: Temporada 4 Llega en Blu-rayTM, DVD y Digital HD el 9 de Mayo Por Lionsgate

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“Orange es un ente en sí mismo, y basándonos en la cuarta temporada, es lo suficientemente robusto como para aguantar más años”.

– Joshua Alston, AV Club

SANGRE NUEVA. REGLAS NUEVAS.

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SEASON 4

Aclamada por la Crítica, este Fenómeno Cultural Llega en Blu-rayTM, DVD y Digital HD el 9 de Mayo Por Lionsgate

Orange_Is_The_New_Black_SSN_4_3D_BD_O-CARDSANTA MÓNICA, CA (9 de marzo de 2017) – El drama en Litchfield “es mejor que nunca” (The Boston Globe) en la cuarta temporada de la exitosa serie Orange is the New Black: Season 4, que llega en Blu-ray™ (más Digital HD), DVD y Digital HD el 9 de mayo de la mano de Lionsgate. Ganadora de tres premios consecutivos del Sindicato de Actores por Mejor Elenco de una Serie de Comedia, Orange is the New Black: Season 4 cuenta con un reparto estelar que incluye:

  • Taylor Schilling – Nominada en 2014 al Emmy®, Mejor Actriz Principal en una Serie de Comedia, “Orange is the New Black”; y nominada a dos Premios Golden Globe® (2014, Mejor Actriz en una Serie de Televisión – Drama; y en 2015, Mejor Actriz en una Serie de Televisión – Musical o Comedia), “Orange Is the New Black”
  • Natasha Lyonne – Nominada en 2014 al Emmy®, Mejor Actriz Invitada en una Serie de Comedia, “Orange Is the New Black” 
  • Uzo Aduba – Ganadora en 2014 del Emmy®, Mejor Actriz Invitada en una Serie de Comedia, y Ganadora en 2015 de un Emmy®, Mejor Actriz Secundaria en una Serie de Drama, “Orange Is the New Black”; Nominada a los Golden Globes® en 2015 y 2016, Mejor Actriz Secundaria – Series, Miniseries o Película, “Orange Is the New Black”; Ganadora, 2015 y 2016  de los Premios del Sindicato de Actores® por Mejor Actriz en una Serie de Comedia, “Orange Is the New Black”
  • Danielle Brooks (su próximo estreno será The Angry Birds Movie)
  • Jackie Cruz (13 Steps)
  • Lea DeLaria (Edge of Seventeen)
  • Michael J. Harney (“Weeds” de Showtime, y “True Detective” de HBO)
  • Selenis Leyva (de la serie televisiva “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”)
  • Taryn Manning (de la serie televisiva “Sons of      Anarchy”)
  • Adrienne C. Moore (de la serie televisiva “30 Rock”)
  • Dascha Polanco (The Perfect Match)
  • Nick Sandow (In the Blind)
  • Yael Stone (de la serie televisiva “Spirited”)
  • Samira Wiley (The Sitter)
  • con Kate Mulgrew (de la serie televisiva “Star Trek: Voyager”)
  • y Laura Prepon (de la serie televisiva “That ‘70s Show”)

 

Estrellas invitadas:

  • Annie Golden (I Love You Phillip Morris)
  • Diane Guerrero (Love Comes Later)
  • Matt McGorry (de la serie televisiva “How to Get Away with Murder”)
  • Lori Petty (A League of Their Own)
  • James McMenamin (The Word)
  • Ruby Rose (Around the Block)
  • Blair Brown (de la serie televisiva “Fringe”)
  • Journee Brown

 

De Jenji Kohan, el creador de Weeds, Orange is the New Black es una serie provocadora, divertida y evocadora sobre la vida en una cárcel para mujeres. Basada en las memorias de Piper Kerman, que fue un éxito de ventas, la nueva temporada de Orange is the New Black se sumerge en las tensiones raciales y económicas que recorren de manera desenfrenada los pasillos de Litchfield. Repleta de nuevas prisioneras y con la supervisión de guardias sin experiencia, la cárcel se convierte en el escenario de una guerra cultural sin precedentes.

Coincidiendo con el estreno de la quinta temporada de la serie, el lanzamiento de Orange is the New Black: Season 4 en Blu-ray, DVD y Digital HD incluye 13 episodios y material especial que los seguidores no podrán encontrar en ningún otro lado, como un cortometraje que lleva al espectador por un recorrido por la prisión de Litchfield, tomas falsas y una selección de episodios con comentarios del reparto y equipo técnico. Los tres discos en Blu-ray (más Digital HD) y los cuatro discos en DVD de Orange is the New Black: Season 4 estarán a la venta por $34.97 y $34.98, respectivamente.

 

MATERIAL ESPECIAL DEL BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD

  • Tomas Falsas
  • Cortometraje “Visitation: Set Tour”
  • Audiocomentarios del reparto y equipo técnico (en los episodios “It SoundedBetter in My Head”, “The Animals” y “Toast Can’t Never Be Bread”)

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production:  2016
Title Copyright: Orange Is the New Black © 2015-2016 Lions Gate Television Inc. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ™ & © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Series
Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
Feature Run Time: 778 minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioTM, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital

Interviews

@Thisfunktional Talks with Isabella Gomez ONE DAY AT A TIME

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@Thisfunktional Talks with Isabella Gomez ONE DAY AT A TIME

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Actress Isabella Gomez talks to Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about Netflix’ “One Day at a Time.”

Gomez talks about being caught off-guard by the response to her character because she was raised knowing that everyone is equal regardless of their sexuality/sexual preference, the way she prepared and how she spoke with people involved with the project to prepare as well as she could for this role and about where she hopes season 2 will take her character Elena Alvarez.

Netflix’ “One Day at a Time” is available now on Netflix.

Netflix has renewed “One Day at a Time” for season 2.

Check out more interviews and subscribe to YouTube.com/Thisfunktional.

 

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@Thisfunktional Talks with Gloria Calderon Kellett ONE DAY AT A TIME

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Co-creator Gloria Calderon Kellett talks with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about Netflix’ “One Day at a Time.”

Kellett talks about how she hoped that people would be affected by the show in a positive way, the diversity in the writer’s room not only in ethnicity but age range as well and about how everyone involved in the project contributed as much as they could, including personal stories, so that the show could feel as authentic as possible.

Netflix’ “One Day at a Time” is available now on Netflix.

Netflix has renewed “One Day at a Time” for season 2.

Check out more interviews and subscribe to YouTube.com/Thisfunktional.

 

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@Thisfunktional Talks with Justina Machado, Norman Lear ONE DAY AT A TIME

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Actress Justina Machado and Producer Norman Lear talk with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com about Netflix’ “One Day at a Time” while on the red carpet at OutFest Fusion.

Machado talks about the way the cast was moved by script and how real the emotions were as they filmed each episode before producer Lear joins the conversation and talks about the show affected him and his family.

“One Day at a Time” season 1 is available now on Netflix, Netflix renews “One Day at a Time” for season 2 announced at OutFest Fusion.

Check out more interviews and subscribe to YouTube.com/Thisfunktional.

 

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#OITNB Season 4 on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on May 9 from #Lionsgate

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“Orange is a thing unto itself, and based on the brilliant fourth season,
it’s sturdy enough to hold up for years to come.”
– Joshua Alston, A.V. Club

NEW BLOOD. NEW RULES.

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The Critically Acclaimed Cultural Phenomenon Arrives on Blu-ray TM , DVD, and Digital HD May 9 from Lionsgate

Orange_Is_The_New_Black_SSN_4_3D_BD_O-CARDSANTA MONICA, CA (March 9, 2017) – The drama in Litchfield is “better than ever” (The Boston Globe) in the fourth season of the groundbreaking hit series, Orange Is the New Black: Season Four, arriving on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD, and Digital HD May 9 from Lionsgate. Winner of three consecutive Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Orange Is the New Black: Season Four features an all-star cast including:

  • Taylor Schilling – 2014 Emmy ® Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, “Orange Is the New Black,” and nominated for two Golden Globe ® Awards (2014, Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama; 2015, Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy), “Orange Is the New Black”
  • Natasha Lyonne – 2014 Emmy ® Nominee, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, “Orange Is the New Black”
  • Uzo Aduba – 2014 Emmy ® Winner, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, and 2015 Primetime Emmy ® Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, “Orange Is the New Black”; Golden Globe ® Nominee in 2015 and 2016, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, “Orange Is the New Black”; Winner, 2015 and 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award ® for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, “Orange Is the New Black”
  • Danielle Brooks (upcoming The Angry Birds Movie)
  • Jackie Cruz (13 Steps)
  • Lea DeLaria (Edge of Seventeen)
  • Michael J. Harney (Showtime’s “Weeds,” HBO’s “True Detective”)
  • Selenis Leyva (TV’s “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”)
  • Taryn Manning (TV’s “Sons of Anarchy”)
  • Adrienne C. Moore (TV’s “30 Rock”)
  • Dascha Polanco (The Perfect Match)
  • Nick Sandow (In the Blind)
  • Yael Stone (TV’s “Spirited”)
  • Samira Wiley (The Sitter)
  • with Kate Mulgrew (TV’s “Star Trek: Voyager”)
  • and Laura Prepon (TV’s “That ‘70s Show”)

    Guest stars:

  • Annie Golden (I Love You Phillip Morris)
  • Diane Guerrero (Love Comes Later)
  • Matt McGorry (TV’s “How to Get Away with Murder”)
  • Lori Petty (A League of Their Own)
  • James McMenamin (The Word)
  • Ruby Rose (Around the Block)
  • Blair Brown (TV’s “Fringe”)
  •  Journee Brown

 

From Jenji Kohan, the creator of Weeds, Orange Is the New Black is a thought-provoking, funny, and evocative show about life in a women’s prison. Based on the best-selling memoir by Piper Kerman, the newest season of Orange Is the New Black delves into the racial and economic tensions that run rampant in the halls of Litchfield. Overrun with new inmates and overseen by inexperienced guards, the prison undergoes an unprecedented culture war.

Timed to the series’ Season 5 premiere, the Orange is the New Black: Season 4 Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD release includes all 13 episodes, as well as exclusive bonus material that fans can’t find anywhere else, such as a featurette that takes viewers around the set of Litchfield Prison, a gag reel, and selected episode commentary from cast and crew. The Orange is the New Black: Season 4 three-disc Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and four-disc DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $34.97 and $34.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Gag Reel
  • “Visitation: Set Tour” Featurette
  • Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew (on Episodes “It Sounded Nicer in My Head,” “The Animals,” and “Toast Can’t Never Be Bread Again”)

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: Orange Is the New Black © 2015-2016 Lions Gate Television Inc. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ™ & © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Series
Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
Feature Run Time: 778 minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio TM , French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS EN FAMILIA #Xfinity

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS EN FAMILIA

The holidays are a special time for all families, and if you are Latino, you know that everyone comes over to celebrate. More than likely your casa is going to be full of family, food, música and tons of suggestions for what to view on TV. Luckily, with Xfinity the entire family can get together and watch a variety of programming in your language of choice, whenever, wherever.


KIDS ZONE

For the house filled with little ones, Xfinity’s Kids Zone on the X1 platform will provide your family with hundreds of children’s TV shows and movies that have been specially curated and deemed appropriate to watch by Common Sense Media’s rating system. No more worrying about what your kids are watching! Kids can enjoy Holiday classics like Home Alone and How the Grinch Stole Christmas or catch up on their favorite TV shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

NETFLIX

For those with a Netflix account, Xfinity has seamlessly integrated all the content of this streaming service into the X1 platform. Browsing and searching for your favorite titles on Netflix has never been easier, especially with the X1’s voice remote control which takes you directly to the content you want with just the sound of your voice. Catch up on the new seasons of Netflix original shows like Gilmore Girls or The Adventures of Puss in Boots directly on the X1 browser.

BINGE-WORTHY SERIES OF 2016

If you want to binge on TV series during your holiday posadas, there are thousands of options for everyone in the family. For my family it’s all about This Is Us! This heartwarming series is perfect for the holidays. There’s other shows as well like NBC Universo’s hit series El Vato featuring Mexican regional star El Dasa, to Telemundo’s El Señor de los Cielos, there’s plenty you can enjoy with your family. Young and old can also binge on Mexican classics and over 30 of famed Mexican comedian Cantinflas’ best movies available on Demand via Cine Sony Television. Just say “Cantinflas” to your remote control.

BILINGUAL HOLIDAY MOVIES

And no family gathering is complete without binging on Holiday movies and specials. The content options for your fiestas are endless and even more now that many of these films can also be viewed in Spanish (via the SAP filter). You can watch Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, and many more favorites completely in Spanish with your abuelos or primos!

 

Catch this and even more content via the On Demand menu, on the mobile app Xfinity Go and the web portal at es.Xfinity.com.

Get ready to experience the best holidays ever. A echar la casa por la ventana con Xfinity!

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Netflix’s ONE DAY AT A TIME Theme Song Features Gloria Estefan

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Netflix’s ONE DAY AT A TIME Theme Song Features Gloria Estefan

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Sony Pictures Television brings “One Day at a Time” to Netflix premiering on Jan. 6 with a fantastic rendition of “This is it” by Latin singer Gloria Estefan.

A special screening took place at the Sony Pictures Studio lot were press was treated to a special Q&A with producer Norman Lear, writers and executive producers Mike Royce & Gloria Calderon Kellett and actress Justina Machado and Rita Moreno.

When no one else is there to tell you you’re wrong, there’s always family. 

 Nobody puts the love in tough love quite like the Alvarez family. 

 “One Day at a Time,” a new show from legendary producer Norman Lear, premieres exclusively on Netflix Jan. 6.

I enjoyed the screening and Q&A and can’t wait to binge watch this show on Jan. 6.

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NETFLIX NOW AVAILABLE ON COMCAST’S XFINITY

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Comcast users who also have a Netflix subscription will be able to watch all content available through both services in one place


Comcast announced that Netflix will be available through its cable box, the X1 Platform, to all of its customers across the country starting next week. Comcast’s Xfinity users, who are also Netflix subscribers, will be able to easily browse and access the extensive online collection of the streaming service alongside the live, on demand, DVR, and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription.

“We are excited to add Netflix to X1 and give our customers access to all the content they love in a way that has never been done before,” said Neil Smit, the Chief Executive Officer at Comcast Cable. “Netflix has been a terrific partner, and our incredible teams of engineers and designers have come together to create an experience that is not only seamless and intuitive, but also lets viewers search and watch tens of thousands of movies, shows, specials and documentaries with the sound of their voice.”

Netflix content will be fully integrated into Xfinity On Demand, enabling X1 customers to watch past and current seasons of shows like The Blacklist, El Señor de los Cielos and The Walking Dead; explore popular Netflix original series like Narcos, House of Cards, and Stranger Things; or catch up on recent classics like Breaking Bad, Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso, and Mad Men, all in one place.

“The Netflix integration into the X1 platform means our mutual customers will no longer need to change inputs or juggle remotes,” said Reed Hastings, Netflix Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Now they can seamlessly move between the Netflix app and their cable service, enjoying all the TV shows and movies they love without hassle.”

By combining the TV libraries of Netflix and Xfinity On Demand, X1 customers can:

  • Launch the Netflix app by simply saying “Netflix” into the X1 voice remote.
  • Browse Netflix content alongside other On Demand movies and shows
  • Search for an actor like “Gael Garcia Bernal” or “Kevin Spacey” and see all the related titles across Xfinity and Netflix.
  • Start watching from the beginning long-running shows like The Walking Dead or Señora Acero – prior seasons on Netflix and the current season on Xfinity On Demand – all in one place.

 

Current Netflix customers will have to sign-in to their account through the X1 platform only the first time of use, while those who don’t have a membership to the streaming service can subscribe using the same platform, choose to have it added to their Comcast bill, and begin to immediately explore and enjoy Netflix on the X1 and across other devices.

For more information about the X1 platform, interested customers can visit www.xfinity.com/X1. To learn more about Netflix on X1, visit www.xfinity.com/netflix.

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@Thisfunktional talks with Paulina Garcia NARCOS Season 1

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Paulina Garcia talks to Jesus, #Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about “Narcos” Season 1 now on to Blu-Ray and DVD.

Garcia plays Hermilda, talks about what she already knew about Pablo Escobar and about what she learned about the story as filming went on.

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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!

Movie Reviews, Movies

Jackie & Ryan – Movie Review

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Hey movie fans!! So, I decided to check out this film that was featured on Netflix and decided to write my first review of 2016 on it! Check it out:

Directed By: Ami Canaan Mann
Written By: Ami Canaan Mann
Starring: Ben Barnes, Katherine Heigl, Clea Duval, Emily Alyn Lind, Sheryl Lee
Rated: PG-13

SYNOPSIS:  A modern day train hopper fighting to become a successful musician, and a single mom battling to maintain custody of her daughter, defy their circumstances by coming together in a relationship that may change each others lives forever. 

 

REVIEW:  As a HUGE music fan, I have to say I enjoyed watching this movie.  Ben Barnes definitely surprised me with his vocal abilities, as he provides the majority of the vocals on the soundtrack.  The acting by Barnes and Heigl were great as well.  People can say what they want about Heigl as a person on set, but no one can deny that the girl can act!  Either way, Barnes plays a tattooed drifter who will play whenever and to whoever will listen.  Heigl, a conservative ex-recording artist, meets him by chance and the two opposites help each other in ways they couldn’t imagine.  The movie was shot in just 20 days and has a raw, gritty feel to it.  Personally, I enjoyed it because it wasn’t a complete sappy love story, but others might see a lack of content.  If you love folk music and small production, indie films, you might want to check this one out.

 

 

You can find the ‘Jackie & Ryan’ soundtrack on iTunes HERE

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Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix | November 20

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Alright, Marvel fans!!  Prepare for a weekend of binge watching!  Netflix is set to release its anticipated first season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones on November 20, 2015.

Jessica Jones is a New York City detective who is haunted by her street-hero past.  She is tormented by her mind-controlling nemesis, Kilgrave, who knows about her past and special powers.

The first season (13 episodes) will be available Nov. 20 at 12:01 a.m. PT.

Krysten Ritter will play Jessica Jones alongside David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), and Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty and Wil Traval.

ALSO…keep your eyes open for further news about the other confirmed upcoming series’ (also on Netflix) featuring Luke Cage (2016), and Iron Fist.  There is also supposed to be a series, The Defenders, which will feature Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and possibly others characters from the Marvel universe teaming up!

Which character(s) are you most excited to see??

Check out the newest trailer for the series below:

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Orange Is the New Black – “Mother’s Day” – On Air Review #OITNB

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Hey everyone!

Join hosts Kristin (@kristin0409) and Keisha (@keelime_) as they discuss the latest episode of Orange Is the New Black on Sundays at 2 pm EST.

Mother’s Day:

Caputo’s kinder, gentler new regime includes organizing a Mother’s Day fair for the inmates that brings up a LOT of mixed feelings about family.

Follow the link for our review (& please excuse the slight echo…we were having some technical difficulties):

Orange Is the New Black – “Mother’s Day” – On Air Review

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Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix | April 10

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Today is the day!

Netflix has released Season One of their new original series, Daredevil.  Season One has 13 episodes that are all available with a free trial or monthly subscription to Netflix (and it’s definitely worth it!).

Meet Matt Murdock. Blinded as a boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt fights injustice by day as a respected lawyer and by night as the masked vigilante known as Daredevil in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. He’ll do anything to make his city a better place, but at what price?

Created By: Drew Goddard

Based On: Daredevil by Stan Lee and Bill Everett

Starring: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Bob Gunton, Ayelet Zurer, Rosario Dawson and Vincent D’Onofrio

So, get those binge watching pants ready, sign up for a Netflix membership (if you don’t already have one) and check out the series!  Make sure to leave your thoughts and comments! Happy watching!