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UNIVERSO’S ORIGINAL SERIES “EL VATO” RETURNS W/2ND SEASON PREMIERE SET FOR 8/27 | #elvato #tv

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UNIVERSO’S ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES “EL VATO” RETURNS WITH SECOND SEASON PREMIERE SET FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 10PM/9C

The Weekly Dramedy Stars Regional Mexican Singer El Dasa, Cristina Rodlo, Gustavo Egelhaaf, Ricardo Polanco, Mauricio Martinez and Horacio Castelo

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UNIVERSO, the fastest the fastest growing Spanish-language entertainment cable network in the U.S., announced the premiere of the second season of its original scripted series “El Vato”, Sunday, August 27 at 10pm/9C. The 13-episode dramedy follows El Vato (El Dasa) and his unconditional friends Mariana (Cristina Rodlo), El Pollo (Gustavo Egelhaaf) and Brandon (Ricardo Polanco) as they face challenges with humor along their journey to achieve the American dream. To view and download press materials, click here. Viewers and fans can keep up with the latest news about the production on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM, and join the conversation on social media by using #ElVato.

On this new season, the scripted dramedy inspired by music star El Dasa’s incredible real life story follows El Vato (El Dasa) and his friends as they continue fighting for their dreams in Los Angeles, in pursuit of a coveted spot in the Regional Mexican music world. After signing a contract, El Vato realizes he is trapped. Lolo Lozada (Horacio Castelo) the owner of his contract, only signed him to stop him from competing with other ‘Norteño’ singers in his record company. As usual, El Vato’s friends will accompany him on these adventures. El Vato will have to face people who want take him down, juggle various love interests and do the impossible to continue the fight with his friends.

In addition to the fun-filled adventures, viewers will get to enjoy musical collaborations by El Dasa who composed the series’ music including “El Hijo del Desierto”, “Soy Norteño” and “Ya me vi.”   Viewers can catch up by watching the first season of ten episodes on Telemundo beginning Saturday, July 29th at 4pm/3C.

“El Vato” is executive produced by Fernando Gaston, VP of Production and Development for UNIVERSO, Sergio Lazarov for Endemol Shine Latino and Enrique Nuñez for Boomdog.

To find UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.encuentranbcuniverso.com  for the UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

UNIVERSO is currently available to 40 million households across the U.S. The network is telecast in HD nationwide on DirecTV; Western U.S. markets served by Comcast Xfinity TV; throughout Bright House Networks’ cable television footprint; and select Cox Communications markets.

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YOUNGER | S4E2 | “Gettin’ Hygge With It” Review | #youngerTV

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Our beloved YOUNGER bunch is definitely gettin’ hygge with it in this episode, and I’m not entirely ok with it! If you’re wondering what the heck “hygge” means, you are not alone. According to Empirical’s new client, “hygge” is the Danish idea for coziness.

Coziness: something that Josh and Kelsey are having no difficulty finding with each other at the moment.

Coziness: something Liza is awkwardly engaging in with Charles as she rubs his back spasm on the floor of his office.

Coziness: something Maggie is failing to achieve with her new barista friend, Montana, when she misreads her fangirling for flirting.

One dynamic duo that is NOT getting cozy right now is Liza and Kelsey, which is still making me both sad and angry. Ok Kelsey, we get that you feel betrayed, but that doesn’t really mean you have to be such a mega biatch to your bestie. Give the girl some slack. Lying was wrong, but she did what she had to do to advance her career. She didn’t do it with the intention of making friends and dating younger guys. Those were just a bonus. It hurts me to see Liza trying so hard to get back on Kelsey’s good side. It also killed me when Liza bumped into Josh on the street when they were both clearly trying to avoid each other. Ughhh . . . I need these relationships resolved asap!

This episode was the episode for giving words new meaning. Josh and Kelsey realize that Liza’s name literally says LIES-a. Way harsh, Josh, but it was a funny moment nonetheless. Lauren tells Max that Kelsey has a type and calls her a “doppelbänger,” which is one of the best things I’ve heard on TV in a long time. And, of course, we learned what “hygge” means and how it relates to the episode.

Speaking of learning new things. Kelsey is seemingly disgusted with Liza’s lack of millennial knowledge when she fails to identify what a meme is during a business meeting with Diana and Charles. Now that Kelsey is aware of Liza’s secret, everything she does is a reminder that she’s a liar in her forties.

After misjudging Colin (again) and his intentions (again), Kelsey brings him as her plus-one to the Empirical party, but quickly realizes he’s only there because he got dropped from his second book option and wants to convince Charles to jump in. Liza pulls Kelsey aside and offers unwanted advice regarding the adorable douchebag. She wants Kelsey to know that she deserves better than Colin. Someone who walks on the outside of the sidewalk. Kelsey doesn’t want to hear her “old lady” advice and leaves with him anyway. As he’s un-lovingly walking on the inside of the sidewalk, Kelsey almost gets hit by a biker. Colin is too busy to notice as he’s texting his agent about the possibly of getting the book option with Empirical, so Kelsey ditches him to go back home. To Josh’s apartment. I hate saying that.

Josh is having a party at the apartment and convinces Kelsey to join them for some two-stepping. I hate saying that too. Ugh. I’m all for platonic friendships, but he looks a little too longingly at Kelsey sometimes and it makes me nervous!

Let’s not forget that Diana is on the verge of discovering Liza’s secret because of all the bickering between her and Kelsey. It’s crazy, but I think Diana would be the one person to remain on Liza’s side even if (and when) she eventually does find out.

How do you all think Charles would react? I’m on the fence because Liza is Liza, but she just keeps digging that lie deeper and deeper when it comes to him. I just really love this show and the phenomenal writing, so I’m curious to see where it all goes.

Also . . . I’m a millennial so if Millennial or Empirical are hiring, I’m available lol. Let me know what you thought of the episode and how you used the term doppelbänger in a sentence this week haha. Here are some more outtakes to hold you over until next week:

Make sure to tune in to TVLand every Wednesday at 10pm for more of YOUNGER.

 

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YOUNGER | S4E1 | “Post Truth” Review | #youngerTV

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You guys!!! It’s back!! Words can’t express how much I love this show. My only complaint is that each episode is only 30 minutes! We need more, TV Land! We need more!

The Season 4 premiere of YOUNGER, which aired on Wednesday, June 28th, picks up where Season 3 left off. Liza’s lies (say that five times) are catching up to her, and she’s forced to “unburden” her truth on Kelsey (Hilary Duff). The tension is high throughout the conversation, but Liza (Sutton Foster) has got to be exhausted from all the lying! Kelsey doesn’t take the news well and sneaks out of Maggie (Debi Mazar) and Liza’s apartment in the middle of the night.

Now let me say that, on a personal level, I don’t think what Liza did — lying about her age in order to be considered for a job she was already good at — was necessarily wrong, but I think she definitely should’ve told Josh (Nico Tortorella) and Kelsey a lot sooner. The truth always comes out in the end, and, let’s be real … when you marinate something for a little longer than necessary things can get salty. Do you like what I did there? lol.

In any case, Kelsey feels betrayed by her bestie and now has to face the burden of finding an apartment to live in. During a meeting with Charles (Peter Hermann) and Diana (Miriam Shor) regarding a potential book deal, Liza is determined to come clean with them as well. Before she can spill the beans though, Kelsey stops her in her tracks and saves her from ruining her career. Did her alone time allow her to consider Liza’s position and possibly forgive her? Not quite. She tells Liza that if she reveals the truth, the Millennial imprint will be done for — it’s all business.

Kelsey ends up bonding with Josh over their shared feelings of betrayal by Liza. Spoiler Alert (if you’re not caught up on Season 3): Josh is still heartbroken after finding Liza kissing Charles in the Hamptons right before he was about to propose! He tells Kelsey not to ask him about that night in the Hamptons ever again. Ugh … Josh’s heartbreak makes my heart break!

Surprisingly, Kelsey calls in Emily — the Entertainment Weekly writer who blackmailed Liza into publishing her labradoodle book in exchange for not revealing her secret — into the office for a chat. She tells Emily that they’ll only publish her book if she keeps Liza’s secret AND puts Millennial on EW’s 29 Under 29 list to garner more publicity. Liza takes this as a sign of forgiveness, but she’s dead wrong … again. After the EW party, Kelsey tells her that what she did was for the imprint, not for her. She doesn’t know that she’ll ever be able to forgive Liza because she broke her heart. And to be honest, this whole exchange broke mine! I love the friendship that Kelsey and Liza have, so to see it on the rocks like this is difficult. Especially when I can understand both sides. Liza didn’t have bad intentions when she started this lie of hers, but she took a little too long to reveal the truth to those who trusted her integrity. Kelsey has gone through a lot in the past few seasons, so to have the one person she relies on reveal this huge lie, I can see why she feels so utterly betrayed.

While Josh and Kelsey wallow in their feelings of betrayal, Liza goes out with Charles to see items related to Ernest Hemingway being sold that once belonged to his father. Liza sees love letters written by Hemingway to Marlene Dietrich, which Charles explains the two were “victims of unsynchronized passion.” Ummm … yes, Liza … that was probably directed at you!

I should tell you all now that while I’ve been on the fence regarding the Josh-Liza-Charles love triangle at times, I am definitely on Team Josh at the moment. Josh is young, yes. He’s a bit more spontaneous and wild as opposed to Charles, yes. But Josh loved Liza despite her lies and he wanted to start a family. He was about to propose to the girl and saw her kissing her boss (which is a no-no as it is)!

After the 29 Under 29 party, Lauren (Molly Bernard) offers Kelsey her Uber ride which has just arrived. Kelsey takes the bait and Lauren and Liza follow the Uber on Lauren’s phone to find out where Kelsey has been staying. Turns out she’s Josh’s new roommate! He greets her at the door with a set of keys and my immediate thought is … this will not end well!

Ughhhhh … why do you do this to us, YOUNGER?? We get it, cliff hangers are your thing. But our broken hearts can’t take much more! Either way, I’m as hooked as I was during the first season and I’m not going anywhere!

If you’re not caught up yet, you can find all the episodes on the TVLand app, On Demand and on Hulu. Also, it was announced recently that YOUNGER has been renewed for a 5th Season!

Make sure to tune in to TVLand every Wednesday at 10pm for more of YOUNGER.

 

Here are some outtakes from this episode to hold you over until next week:

 

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ALL EPISODES OF CHESPIRITO AVAILABLE DURING FESTIVAL INFANTIL | #xfinity #tv

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ALL EPISODES OF CHESPIRITO AVAILABLE DURING FESTIVAL INFANTIL

In time for summer break, the third annual edition of Festival Infantil just kicked off and it includes all the episodes of the family-favorite Chespirito and also of El Chavo Animado. Festival Infantil is a TV marathon where Xfinity TV users have an all-access pass to hundreds of hours of the best kids and family content and it runs till July 2. Popular shows and movies from networks such as Vme Kids, Univision, Kids Central, and Discovery Familia are also part of the marathon and they will be available through Xfinity On Demand and on-the-go through the Xfinity Stream TV app.

And what a better way to have kids practice their Spanish than to show them the most popular Latin-American comedy program from recent times. Check out this amazing video from Anima Estudios where they got together all the Chespirito characters played by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the show’s creator, and present them in the best style of El Chavo Animado:

During Festival Infantil, you and your family can also enjoy:

  • Hundreds of hours of free movies and shows in Spanish including the family-favorite films Open Season, Stuart Little and Next Karate Kid from Cine Sony; Discovery Familia’s DOKI and Luna; Kids Central’s Fishtronaut, Franny’s Feet, and Dragon; Sprout’s Ruff-Ruff Tweet & Dave, Nina’s World and Terrific Trucks; and Vme Kid’s new show Louie plus favorites such as Tayo, Dougie se Disfraza, El Mundo de Rosie, and many more!
  • Premieres of two original Baby First en Español feature films, Harry y Su Gran Aventura en el Circo & Harry y Su Gran Conteo de Cumpleaños on the XLEC.

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Also available during Festival Infantil (and throughout the entire year) is Xfinity’s Kids Zone, a destination provides a safe space for children to watch TV independently while parents can get peace of mind knowing the content has been deemed age-appropriate. The Kids Zone feature, a truly bicultural experience that is available in customers’ language of choice, also provides parents exclusive access to Common Sense Media’s age-based ratings and reviews in Spanish, directly on the TV.

For more information on Xfinity Festival Infantil, please visit: http://my.xfinity.com/ or join the conversation on https://facebook.com/XfinityLatino/ and on Twitter by using #FestivalInfantil and following @XFINITYLATINO.

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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!

 

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Launches PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: MADE HERE Featuring Authentic Costume, Props from the Hit Series Celebrating its Final Season

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Launches PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: MADE HERE Featuring Authentic Costume, Props from the Hit Series Celebrating its Final Season
“Pretty Little Liars” Stars SHAY MITCHELL & SASHA PIETERSE Join Executive Producer I. MARLENE KING 
For Exhibit Launch

In celebration of teen TV drama phenomenon “Pretty Little Liars’” seventh and final season, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will spotlight the popular series with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes special exhibit featured on the tour for a limited time only.

From June 15 to August 15, 2017, “Pretty Little Liars: Made Here” will provide fans with the opportunity to see and experience a collection of authentic props and wardrobe from the show for the first time, including iconic costumes worn by the show’s five lead characters: Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson), Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell), Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario) and Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse).
The special exhibit will be located insideWarner Bros.’ interactive soundstage, Stage 48: Script to Screen, where guests experience each stage of the production process while exploring original props, costumes, and sets from some of the studio’s most legendary films and television shows that have entertained the world for more than 90 years.In addition to authentic character wardrobes from the beloved series, “Pretty Little Liars: Made Here” will also showcase a variety of memorable set design elements from the show, including a recreation of A’s lair, complete with costumes, props, and décor; all five “Pretty Little Liars” dolls; select pieces from the Caleb, Ezra, and Toby characters, including Toby’s Rosewood police uniform; the Liar’s Lament “endgame” board; Radley Sanatorium; Halloween/Masquerade Ball episode costumes; and an interactive green-screen photo opportunity.

About Pretty Little Liars
From executive producers I. Marlene King, Joseph Dougherty, Leslie Morgenstein, Oliver Goldstick, and Charlie Craig, and based on the bestselling novels by Sara Shepard, Pretty Little Liars is produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The series follows the lives of four girls – Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, and Spencer Hastings – whose group falls apart after the disappearance of their leader, Alison DiLaurentis. One year later, the estranged friends are reunited as they begin receiving messages from an anonymous foe named “A” who threatens to reveal their deepest secrets, while unraveling the mystery of the murder of their best friend.

About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood was a recipient of Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Attractions in the United States. Fans get to see the real sets and soundstages where the greatest names in entertainment made history as they touch, tour and explore the iconic 110-acre studio.

A visit includes a rare look inside many of the lot’s production areas as well as the innovative Stage 48: Script to Screen. The interactive soundstage offers guests the unique opportunity to explore the full film and television production process, step onto the Friends set to sit on the iconic orange couch, and experience firsthand the glory of awards season. Guests explore the Archive, which currently showcases the tour’s latest addition, the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts exhibit, offering an in-depth look at how J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has been brought to life over the past 15 years. The Archive also houses DC Universe: The Exhibit, paying homage to the origins of DC Comics and featuring a display of original comic books representing all seven Super Heroes of the Justice League. Additionally, guests can explore authentic props and costumes from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman. Guests also stop by the Property Department, which features one of the largest selections of rare antiquities and modern furniture, rugs, drapery, lighting, and hand props from Hollywood’s golden era, followed by the Picture Car Vault, home to some of Batman’s most famous vehicles.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is open Monday through Sunday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM, with studio tours departing every 30 minutes and extended hours offered during the summer, spring break, and winter holiday seasons. Reservations are recommended and all children eight years or older are welcome. Regular tickets are $62 per person and can be purchased online at wbstudiotour.com or by calling 818-977-TOUR (8687).

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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.

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsFromCollege/
Twitter: @FriendsfCollege
Instagram: @FriendsFromCollege

Hashtag: #FriendsFromCollege

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Fear the Walking Dead | S3E1, S3E2 & S3E3 Review [podcast] | #FTWD #TWD

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What’s up, peeps??

We’re back to talk about Season 3 of Fear the Walking Dead! While some of us are more excited than others, I’m pretty stoked to see Daniel Sharman (aka Troy) gracing our TV screens once again! Continue reading “Fear the Walking Dead | S3E1, S3E2 & S3E3 Review [podcast] | #FTWD #TWD” →

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FEAR FACTOR is back! Tune in to MTV on May 30!

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FEAR FACTOR is back and more exciting than ever with new host, hip-hop superstar and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.

The new installment will include thrilling new stunts inspired by today’s technology, horror films, and viral videos. MTV is asking participants to perform the most insane stunts in Fear Factor history! Contestants will be put under extreme pressure and forced to overcome their biggest fears while battling it out for the $50,000 grand prize.

Are you ready for the most exciting reality revival on TV? Catch the new generation of Fear Factor, premiering on MTV, Tuesday, May 30 at 10/9C.

El show FEAR FACTOR vuelve a la televisión con más fuerza que nunca! Entre sus múltiples novedades tiene nuevo conductor, la superestrella de hip-hop y actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.

La nueva entrega incluirá emocionantes e impactantes nuevos escenarios inspirados por la tecnología actual, películas de terror y videos virales. MTV pide a los participantes que realicen las acrobacias más locas de la historia de Fear Factor! Los concursantes serán sometidos a presiones extremas y serán forzados a superar sus mayores miedos mientras que luchan por el premio de 50.000 dólares.

Estás preparado para el regreso del reality más emocionante de la televisión? No te pierdas la nueva generación de Fear Factor, estreno en MTV el martes 30 de mayo a las 10/9C.

 

 

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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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The Originals | S4E2 | “No Quarter” Review [podcast]

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Hello, my fellow vampire lovers!

Mike and I got together again to talk about the latest episode of The Originals! What did you think? Did you enjoy it as much as we did?

Check out the podcast review below and let us know what YOU thought! You can find us on Twitter @ThisIsKristin_ and @mikethemovieguy.

SYNOPSIS: After being cured and woken, the Mikaelson siblings join Hayley in an effort to rescue Klaus from captivity – even if they must face Marcel in the process. Meanwhile, Klaus’ demons materialize in unexpected ways as he suffers from the effects of the Tunde Blade, and Vincent investigates a haunting that will prove to be much more sinister than he could have imagined.

 

What did you think? How do you think Vincent is connected to this mysterious symbol and the disappearing children? Do you have a love/hate relationship with Kol like I do or are you Team Kol like Mike is? Talk to us!

Send us your thoughts, favorite moments and fan theories and we’ll try to answer you On Air!

Tune in to The CW on Fridays at 8/7c for more of The Originals!

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The Originals | S4E1 | “Gather Up the Killers” Review [podcast]

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Hey everyone! Are you ready for Season 4 of The Originals?! I’ve been ready for monthsssssssss!   🙂

The season premiere aired on Friday, March 17th and was called “Gather Up the Killers.” Mike (The Movie Guy) and I got together to talk about the episode, and we were surprisingly on the same page! If you tune in to our Walking Dead podcasts, you’ll know that we are rarely on the same page haha.

Check out the podcast review below and let us know what YOU thought! You can find us on Twitter @ThisIsKristin_ and @mikethemovieguy.

SYNOPSIS:   FIVE YEARS LATER — On the fifth anniversary of Klaus’ defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, as Hayley closes in on the cure that will allow her to revive Elijah and the slumbering Mikaelsons, she faces a final task that will force her to make a ruthless decision.

 

 

We have SO many questions!! What do you think Hope is drawing and what is it’s significance for this season? Where has all this girl power been in previous seasons and can we get more of it?? Do you think Klaus will retaliate against Marcel for keeping him chained up for five years? How long do you think it will take for some of our beloved Vampire Diaries characters to cross over (and who would you like to see)?

Send us your thoughts, favorite moments and fan theories and we’ll try and answer you On Air!

Tune in Fridays at 8/7c on The CW for more of The Originals!

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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

by KristinLeave a Comment on 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

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The Vampire Diaries – Season 8 Finale Review – “I Was Feeling Epic” [podcast] #TVDforever #TVD

by KristinLeave a Comment on The Vampire Diaries – Season 8 Finale Review – “I Was Feeling Epic” [podcast] #TVDforever #TVD

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Hey everyone!

How are your emotions holding up after the EPIC series finale of our favorite show…The Vampire Diaries? Keisha and I got together to talk about our thoughts on the special 2-hour event and how the show has impacted our lives. You can listen to our podcast below and feel free to let us know what the show has done for you!

 

Personally, I started watching the show late in the game when it was on Netflix, but I’ve watched it live for the past few seasons now. I’ve met so many incredible friends at the TVD conventions, I’ve had the privilege of being in Covington, GA (aka Mystic Falls) for two season premieres and I just have so many great memories that I wouldn’t have it I hadn’t started watching. Meeting the cast and knowing that these characters we’ve fallen in love with over the past eight years genuinely care about the fans and are actually incredible people on and off screen makes me so PROUD to be a fan.

Here are a few of the photos from the conventions and my trips to Mystic Falls:

 

 

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Thank you to Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson for creating a show that we’ve loved for the past eight years. Thank you to the writers who delivered incredible storylines time and time again. & to the wonderful cast…thank you for giving us characters we could root for, feel for, and for being great human beings on and off our television screens.

The show was wrapped up perfectly, tragically and beautifully & we thank you!

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

by KristinLeave a Comment on #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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SEASON 4

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

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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.

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COMCAST TO LAUNCH “XFINITY STREAM” APP ON FEBRUARY 28 TO ALL XFINITY TV SUBSCRIBERS

by Kristin1 Comment on COMCAST TO LAUNCH “XFINITY STREAM” APP ON FEBRUARY 28 TO ALL XFINITY TV SUBSCRIBERS

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In Home: Watch Entire TV Line-Up on Phones, Tablets & Laptops;

On-the-Go: 200+ Live Channels, Remote DVR Access and 40,000 On Demand Titles

Comcast announced that it will launch “Xfinity Stream,” an app available to all Xfinity TV users at no additional cost and will allow them towatch their entire TV line-up on phones, tablets and laptops in the home, and when they’re on-the-go, to tune-in to more than 200 live channels, access and program their DVR and watch 40,000 on demand titles.

“We’re focused on creating the best entertainment experiences across platforms and continuing to give Xfinity TV customers more choice in how, when and where they access their content,” said Matt Strauss, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Video and Entertainment Services at Comcast Cable. “With the Xfinity Stream app, we are giving customers access to the best content in and out of the home with a growing list of advanced features and capabilities that make the mobile experience nearly identical to the cable experience they enjoy at home.”

The Xfinity Stream app, the successor to the Xfinity TV app, includes the ability to switch to a Spanish guide, favorite channel filtering, music channels and Common Sense Media reviews and ratings, offering users an X1-like experience for customers’ phones, tablets and laptops in and out of the home.

  • Live TV and Xfinity On Demand: In addition to becoming an additional screen in the home for Xfinity TV cable customers to access live and on demand programming, Xfinity Stream also gives them access to more than 200 live channels over the Internet outside the home, including sports networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports; news networks such as Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and BBC World News; kids networks like Nick Jr., Disney Channel and Sprout; 50 Music Choice channels, as well as a host of other top cable and premium networks. The app also offers more than 40,000 on demand movies and TV shows to stream on the go, as well as thousands of download choices for offline viewing.
  • DVR Recordings On the Go:Xfinity TV customers can take their entire DVR collection with them to stream on the go, or even download to watch while offline. They can also use the app to set recordings remotely.
  • First Screen Experiences on Devices: TheXfinity Stream app will bring an X1-like experience to customers with new and enhanced features like the ability to search content by categories such as audience or critics score, stream 50+ Music Choice channels in-the-home and on-the-go, access Common Sense Media ratings and reviews and customize their parental controls per device.
  • Spanish Guide and Accessibility Enhancements:Comcast’s bicultural customers will have the option to navigate the app in their language of choice – Spanish or English – as well as enable English programming that offers a secondary audio feed in Spanish. Those customers with vision impairments can also enable video description – a narration track included between the natural pauses in dialogue that describes the visual elements – on select movies and TV shows.

 

Customers will be able to download the Xfinity Stream app for iOS and Android devices on February 28. Customers who have already installed the latest version of the Xfinity TV app on their devices will see it transition to the Stream app through an app update on February 28. For more information on the Xfinity Stream app, please visit www.xfinity.com/stream.

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COMCAST CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY, INTRODUCES NEW PERMANENT COLLECTION “BLACK HISTORY ALWAYS ON”

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COMCAST CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY, INTRODUCES NEW PERMANENT COLLECTION

“BLACK HISTORY ALWAYS ON”

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With the intent of offering content that celebrates Black History year-round, Comcast launched a new permanent collection in the ‘Black Film & TV’ destination of Xfinity on Demand called “Black History Always On”.

This collection includes more than 100 titles of content including historical documentaries, biographical films, Comcast’s original Voices of the Civil Rights Movement profiles, specials from networks like Smithsonian Channel and more. It will serve as the permanent place on the Xfinity on Demand platform to learn about the achievements of African-American people year round.

In fact, a recent study by Nielsen DBS showed that over 60% of black millennials agree that it feels really good to see stars in media who share their ethnic background. That’s one of the reasons that this month the Black Film & TV destination includes a section called ‘Black Women Behind the Scenes,’ which puts a spotlight on women directors, producers, writers, costume designers, and even stunt doubles. Included in this section are intimate one-on-one conversations with talented women like Gina Prince Bythewood, Susan Fales Hill, Effie Brown, Kay Oyegun, LaFaye Baker, Quinta Brunson and Franchesca Ramsey to name a few. There are also a few men like Prentice Penny, David E. Talbert, Malcom D. Lee and Reggie Rock Bythewood weighing in. Comcast’s network partners also participated by capturing conversations with their women behind the camera including Tasha Smith and D’Angela Proctor for TV One, Zola Mashariki and Connie Orlando for BET, Terri J. Vaughn for Aspire and Lucy Chodota for The Africa Channel, to name a few.

Lastly, Comcast believes in independent black filmmaking. The company has officially announced a partnership with American Black Film Festival and BlackStar Film Festival to launch a special collection through our Streampix on demand service, which is licensing short and feature length films and webisodes from alumni filmmakers who screened their works at past festivals. With these new partnerships, Comcast is using the Xfinity on Demand platform to invest in the black filmmaking community and showcase its work to an even broader audience.

Comcast is proud to create and launch a collection of content and stories that parents can sit down with their kids and watch together, not just in February but whenever they choose, because for Xfinity, Black History is Always On.

Users can find all of this content in the ‘Black Film & TV’ destination, on X1 on demand, by selecting the On Demand menu and scrolling right or by saying “Black Film & TV” into the X1 Voice Remote.

So what are you waiting for? Happy watching! #BlackHistoryAlwaysOn #XfinityBH