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FOX Partners with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television for the Live Musical Production A CHRISTMAS STORY

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Award-Winning Producer Marc Platt to Executive-Produce the LIVE Holiday Event,

 

Inspired by the Beloved Feature Film “A Christmas Story” and
the Tony Award-Nominated “A Christmas Story: The Musical”
Tony Award Nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“Dear Evan Hansen”)
to Write Several New Songs for the LIVE TV Event;
Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary (GREASE: LIVE) to Adapt Book

Fox Broadcasting Company and Warner Horizon Unscripted Television have partnered with award-winning film, television and theater producer Marc Platt (GREASE: LIVE, “La La Land”) on the LIVEmusical event “A CHRISTMAS STORY,” inspired by the holiday classic feature “A Christmas Story” and the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production “A Christmas Story: The Musical.”

The three-hour live television production of A CHRISTMAS STORY will air this December on FOX.Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, recent Tony Award nominees for the musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” and lyricists of “La La Land’s” Academy Award-winning song, “City of Stars,” also scored “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” and will compose several new songs for the LIVE television event, with Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary (GREASE: LIVE) adapting the book.

“‘A Christmas Story’ is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time – audiences have made a yearly ritual of re-watching it – and we are so thrilled to have Marc leading the charge in bringing the musical version of that film to television,” David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, said. “The extraordinarily gifted Pasek and Paul were instrumental in transposing the movie to the stage, and we believe the transition to LIVE television event will be just as entertaining for viewers.”

“I can’t believe how incredibly lucky we are to have Marc Platt producing this iconic Christmas classic,” Mike Darnell, President, Warner Bros. Unscripted & Alternative Television, said. “Marc is the defining voice in this genre and it’s amazing to have this caliber of talent leading what is sure to be a new standard in live musical events.”

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score (Pasek and Paul) and Best Book of a Musical.

The original Broadway production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” opened Nov. 19, 2012.
Based on the writings of Jean Shepherd, the book was written by Joseph Robinette, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.The musical was based on the motion picture “A Christmas Story,” written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and the novel “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd.

The now-classic 1983 feature film, which became a sleeper hit, has since taken on a new life, along with growing critical acclaim, to become a perennial holiday favorite beloved by families and kids of all ages.”A CHRISTMAS STORY” will be produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. Marc Platt and Adam Siegel will executive-produce, with Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary serving as co-executive producers and writers. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will compose music and lyrics for the event.

About Marc Platt
Platt is the Emmy Award-winning producer of FOX’s GREASE: LIVE. He is also an Academy Award-nominated producer, most recently for director Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” and Steven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies.” Platt has developed some of the most successful film, theater and television projects of the last 30 years. His film resume includes such titles as “Legally Blonde,” “Into the Woods,” “Drive,” “Rachel Getting Married,” “Scott Pilgrim” and “Wanted.” He is also the producer of the Broadway mega-hit “Wicked,” which has been seen by more than 50 million fans worldwide and globally has racked up $4 billion. A former film executive, Platt served as president of production for three movie studios, where he oversaw box office and critical successes, including “Philadelphia,” “Rudy,” “As Good As It Gets,” “Legends of the Fall” and “The Silence of the Lambs.”

About Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), a unit of 21st Century Fox, is home to some of the highest-rated and most acclaimed series on television, including EMPIRE, THE MICK, LETHAL WEAPON, LUCIFER, GOTHAM, 24: LEGACY, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, NEW GIRL, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, STAR, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY, BOB’S BURGERS, HELL’S KITCHEN, MASTERCHEF, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE; as well as new event series SHOTS FIRED and PRISON BREAK. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week, as well as major sports and Sunday morning news. Through the FOX NOW app, FOX viewers can watch full episodes of their favorite FOX shows on a variety of digital platforms, while enjoying enhanced interactive and social capabilities around those shows. Download the FOX NOW app at fox.com/foxnow. To watch primetime programming live on the web, visit fox.com/live. “Like” FOX on Facebook at facebook.com/FOXTV and follow the network on Twitter @FOXTV. For additional information about FOX, please visit fox.com.

About Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
Warner Horizon Unscripted Television is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of primetime reality series for both network and cable. A division of Warner Bros. Unscripted & Alternative Television, led by Mike Darnell, Warner Horizon’s Unscripted slate includes “The Voice,” “Little Big Shots,” “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” and the Ellen DeGeneres-hosted “Ellen’s Game Of Games,” for NBC; “The Bachelor” franchise, which also includes “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor In Paradise” and “After Paradise,” for ABC; an all-new LOVE CONNECTION, hosted by Andy Cohen, for FOX; and the “Happily Ever After” franchise for Freeform, featuring former “Bachelor” cast members Ben and Lauren and the Twins, among others.

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The Originals | S4E7 |”High Water and the Devil’s Daughter” Review [podcast]

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What’s up, my fellow vampire lovers?!

Another episode of The Originals is in the books and this one was a special one! Episode 7 titled “High Water and the Devil’s Daughter” served as the directorial debut of our beloved Charles Michael Davis (aka Marcel) and it was fantastic!

Listen in as Mike and I rave about the episode and, as always, let us know what you thought! You can find us on Twitter @ThisIsKristin_ and @mikethemovieguy.

SYNOPSIS: When it’s discovered that The Hollow’s latest servant is on the loose, Freya places a protection spell on the compound, forcing Klaus, Hayley and Hope to remain inside. Meanwhile, Elijah takes matters into his own hands when Vincent is reluctant to perform a dangerous ritual needed to strengthen their defense against The Hollow. Finally, while Freya enacts a risky plan that brings her face to face with their latest threat, an unexpected twist leaves her life hanging in the balance.

Special shout outs to our friends over on Twitter this week: @theoriginalsaaf, @tvdfansonline and @trentontess!

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

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

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The Originals | S4E6 | “Bag of Cobras” Review [podcast]

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What’s up, everyone??

Mike and I (finally) got together to talk about the latest episode of The Originals! I know, I know…but don’t blame him…he has his stud muffin son, Maddox, to take care of, so give the man some slack! lol…

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

SYNOPSIS: When it’s discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover its identity. Feeling a sense of responsibility for The Hollow’s resurgence, Vincent uses his magic to help the Mikaelsons root out this latest threat. Meanwhile, after uncovering information about who may have been behind her parents’ death, Hayley turns to Freya to help unlock her memories from that fateful day.

 

Special shout outs to our friends over on Twitter this week: @theoriginalsaaf, @tvdfansonline and @trentontess!

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

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

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The Originals | S4E5 | “I Hear You Knocking” Review [podcast]

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Mike and I are back for another recap of the latest episode of The Originals! Are we the only ones who think this show gets better and better each week??

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 marked by The Hollow’s dark magic, both Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting, forcing the two adversaries on a violent collision course. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah head out to speak with Mary after Hayley uncovers a mysterious link between the dark magic and her former wolf pack. Finally, as an exhausted Freya risks her own life to cure Klaus’ infection, a guilt-ridden Keelin must decide whether to honor her hippocratic oath and help Freya – or flee the Mikaelson’s forever.

 

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

Tune in to The CW on Friday, April 28th at 8/7c for more of The Originals!

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The Originals | S4E4 | “Keepers of the House” Review [podcast]

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Hey everyone!

Sorry we’re a bit late in posting our recaps of the last two episodes, but it was my birthday, Mike was being Mike (lol) and we thought maybe we could fill the void tonight since the show won’t be back on until next week! You’re welcome!  🙂

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

SYNOPSIS: Desperate to save her daughter, Hayley turns to Marcel for help uncovering information about the mysterious force that has set its sights on the children of New Orleans. While Klaus remains behind with Hope, Elijah and a reluctant Vincent join the hunt, which puts them on a dangerous collision course with an unlikely new threat. Finally, Freya and Keelin must put aside their differences as they embark on a journey that may alter the power dynamic in New Orleans forever.

 

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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@Thisfunktional #Contest: ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season 4 Coming to Blu-Ray

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

The Netflix Original series “Orange is the new Black” brings Season 4 to Blu-ray, a season which saw many things change and some surprise guest starring roles.

With so many great stars this show doesn’t only have spectacular storylines, but surprises with the support that it gets from many actors.

If you want to win this on season, follow my Twitter: @Thisfunktional and tag me in a tweet where you share this contest and use #Thisfunktional.

I will DM the winner, thats why you have to be following.

Disclaimer: 3 winner will be chosen. Contest runs to May 08, 2017. Winners will be notified on May 08, 2017 with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by MPRM Communications.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

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-CARDThe 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”)
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@Thisfunktional #Contest: HBO’s JERROD CARMICHAEL: 8

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

Check out HBO’s comedy special “Jerrod Carmichael: 8,” which includes comedy many people can relate to.

This comedy special had me laughing from the witty comments, unexpected humor and the way it relates to real life.

Carmichael is able to take the banter from the audience and turn it into some funny interaction which is unexpected.

Here’s how to enter the contest:
Follow my Instagram (instagram.com/thisfunktional) and comment your username bellow.

You have to be following me so I can message you the code and instructions on how to download a digital copy of this HBO comedy special.

Disclaimer: 1 winner will be chosen. Contest runs to April 14, 2017 . Winners will be notified on April 14, 2017 with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by Think Jam.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

Taped in December before a live audience at the historic Masonic Hall in New York City, the show features his subversive, thought-provoking take on cultural norms.

Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.

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@Thisfunktional Contest: HBO’s THE YOUNG POPE

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@Thisfunktional Contest: HBO’s THE YOUNG POPE

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

HBO’s hit series “The Young Pope” is coming to digital download on April 10 and thisfunktional has a digital copy to give away.

The series caused some controversy, but the majority of the TV critics seemed to be hooked on the series.

Want to binge watch the series? Were you a fan and wanting to watch it again?

Here’s how to enter the contest:
Got to Facebook.com/ThisfunktionalLA and like the page.

On April 10 I will message the winner the code and instructions so they can download a copy of “The Young Pope.”

Disclaimer: 1 winner will be chosen. Contest runs to April 10, 2017 . Winners will be notified on April 10, 2017 with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by Think Jam.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

THE YOUNG POPE
Available for Digital Download April 10,
On Blu-ray™ and DVD June 6

Starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Jude Law and Academy Award® winner Diane Keaton, the “superb” (Rolling Stone) HBO® limited series The Young Pope is yours to own on Digital Download April 10, 2017 and on Blu-RayTM and DVD June 6th, 2017. The series, which delves in to the life of a newly elected pope (Law) – the youngest in history and first-ever American – whose audacity, independence and arch-conservatism wreaks havoc within the Vatican. Heralded by critics as “dazzling, riveting” (TV Guide), The Young Pope on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital Download includes all ten episodes of the limited series and three special features including an exclusive new “The Making of The Young Pope” featurette. The Blu-rayTM and DVD release also include a free Digital Download copy.

​​From Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, Paolo Sorrentino, the ten-episode limited series The Young Pope tells the fictional story of Lenny Belardo, a.k.a. Pius XIII, the first-ever American Pope and the youngest elected by the College of Cardinals. At first glance, Lenny’s selection over older and more experienced clerics – in particular Cardinal Spencer, a fellow American and Lenny’s mentor – seems part of a simple media strategy by Vatican elders, who no doubt expect the new Pope to toe the line and follow their lead. Instead, Pius XIII eschews the counsel of the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Voiello, and enlists the woman who raised him, Sister Mary, to be his chief confidante. To the chagrin of Voiello and the PR reps who would market the handsome and charming young Pope, Lenny refuses to allow himself to be photographed, and he announces a series of severe, hardline initiatives that confound the Vatican status quo. The Young Pope paints a portrait of a mysterious, complicated man fully aware of the contradictions and consequences of being the conservative leader of a billion followers in a changing world – but unwilling to bend in the execution of his duties.

The ensemble cast includes Jude Law (Lenny Belardo), Diane Keaton (Sister Mary), Scott Shepherd (Cardinal Dussolier), James Cromwell (Cardinal Spencer), Ludivine Sagnier (Esther), Silvio Orlando (Cardinal Voiello), Cécile De France (Sofia), Javier Cámara (Monsignor Bernardo Alonso Gutierrez), Toni Bertorelli (Cardinal Caltanissetta), and more. All 10 episodes are directed and edited by Paolo Sorrentino, co-writer and director of The Great Beauty and winner of an Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in 2014.

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Thisfunktional Podcast – TV – PRISON BREAK Season 5 Premiere

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, talks the season 5 premiere of FOX’s hit show “Prison Break.” Season 5 Episode 1 “Ogygia” aired on FOX April 4.

After about 7 years “Prison Break” is now back on the air.

Listen in to hear Jesus talk about the show, hear some clips from interviews with Mark Feuerstein, Robert Kneeper and Sarah Wayne Callies.

Catch “Prison Break” Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on FOX.

Follow and interact with Jesus:


Twitter – @Thisfunktional

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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

 

https://youtu.be/JebwYGn5Z3E

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The Originals | S4E3 | “Haunter of Ruins” Review [podcast]

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What’s up, peeps?!

Mike and I got together yesterday to talk about the latest episode of The Originals! What did you think?

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

SYNOPSIS: After five long years apart, Klaus attempts to reconnect with his daughter, Hope. Even as father and daughter bond, the rest of the family is still in turmoil. Elijah mediates a conflict between Hayley and Freya to determine the best way to protect the family. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, Vincent tells Marcel terrible secrets about his ex-wife, Eva Sinclair, even as they begin their search for a mysterious witch who plans to sacrifice a group of innocent children – including Hope Mikaelson.

 

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 | 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!

Interviews

@Thisfunktional talks with Nitzia Chama, Hansel Ramirez ABC’s AMERICAN CRIME

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Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Actors Nitzia Chama and Hansel Ramirez talk with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about guest starring on ABC’s “American Crime.”

Chama and Ramirez both talk about being part of a show that’s not afraid to tackle a sensitive issue like like the near enslavement of day laborers, the difficulty in portraying illegal immigrants that speak Nahuatl, an indigenous languages from Mexico that is rarely spoken and what they were most thrilled about their involvement.

ABC’s “American Crime” airs Sunday’s on ABC. Episode 3 airs March 26.

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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

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.

 

Interviews

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

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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.

 

Interviews

@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.

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TV Reviews

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!

TV

#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