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12.03.2023 - 02:09 / thewrap.com
Biopics, especially those that err on the side of mainstream and are helmed by a major studio, can and do go wrong. From bad casting to lacking scripts, to directorial faux-pas and even sensational stories that muddle the truth, the world has had its fair share of flawed glimpses into the lives of history’s most compelling people.
Richard Montañez, the man who claims to have invented the “flamin’ hot” Cheeto is one of those people, especially when one takes into account the times his story has been allegedly debunked. But his biopic, aptly titled “Flamin’ Hot,” is far from bad, lacking, or flawed.
Eva Longoria’s directorial debut about the power of identity and resilience is too much fun to miss out on in spite of whether or not the real story holds weight.Jesse Garcia stars as Montañez, a scrappy and charismatic self-proclaimed “vato” from Southern California who pulls himself out of a life of criminal dealings to clean up his act while providing for Judy (Annie Gonzalez), his wife and childhood sweetheart, and their kids. He ends up with a janitor gig at a Frito-Lay factory where he puts in the elbow grease to build connections, learn on the job, and provide for his family amid a tumultuous economy—but a once-in-a-lifetime idea born of his proud Mexican heritage ends up getting him in front of the right people and catapulting him to success.As the first moments of “Flamin’ Hot” set the scene you’re in for something fast and fun right from the beginning.
Garcia’s narration guides the audience through a series of quippy one-liners and glossy, bustling imagery that draws the viewer in as the story starts taking shape. The film gives great historical context to the 1970s and 1980s as they pertain to the Southern
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Eva Longoria’s loyal friends are coming to her defense after she was the center of a Twitter rant. On March 19, Eric Braeden took to the social media site with thumbs of fury, saying she “wasn’t good enough to survive the pressures of daytime television.” Her friends Roselyn Sánchez and Eric Winter called the whole thing “unwarranted.” Braeden, who is 81, starred as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless.
Taking a stand! Eva Longoria‘s friends defended her after soap star Eric Braeden claimed she made “derogatory remarks” about daytime TV actors.
Eva Longoria is one powerful businesswoman.
Eva Longoria has lined up her next job. The actress, producer, and director is now in charge of the Spanish-speaking adaptation of the succesful French series “Call My Agent!” The show is a satire about celebrity agents, and has been greatly succesful all over the world, having remakes set in Italy, Canada, and the U.K.Eva Longoria shows off incredible figure posing poolside in chic bikini: ‘Ready for summer?’Eva Longoria celebrates 48th birthday: See her best bikini momentsA post shared by Eva Longoria Baston (@evalongoria)Deadline was the first to break the news, revealing that Longoria would be producing the series through her company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.
One of the world’s most popular international comedies is being remade in Spanish, courtesy of Eva Longoria.
Paris-based Mediawan, Elefantec Global and Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment are teaming up to co-produce a Spanish-speaking Americas version of the hit series Call My Agent!.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The International Emmy-winning French series “Call My Agent!” is getting a Spanish-language remake, with Eva Longoria on board to produce and direct. Announced during Series Mania Festival in Lille, the adaptation will be co-produced by Mediawan, Elefantec Global and Longoria’s banner UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. It will mark the first adaptation targeting Latin America and the U.S., following successful remakes in Italy, Canada and the U.K., among others. In addition to producing through UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Longoria will direct the first two episodes. The news comes right on the heels of Longoria’s feature directorial debut “Flamin’ Hot,” which premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award.
Eva Longoria is hearing it from a former soap opera co-star about a remark she made while sitting down for an interview with television host Chris Wallace!
Called out. Eric Braeden slammed Eva Longoria after she spoke about her experience on The Young and the Restless.
Eva Longoria is getting ready to release her feature directorial debut “Flamin’ Hot”, which is set to have an unprecedented release debuting on both Hulu and Disney+ on June 9, 2023.
Don’t mess with soap opera stars, especially Eric Braeden.
anybody I’m on that show!’ Because I was, you know, still making more money on my day job.”Braeden, who has played Victor Newman on the soap since 1980, took offense to what she said, misinterpreting her comments about not wanting one of her employers to know about the other as a dig on actors who appear on soap operas, which he told her, is a “medium you denigrate!”“EVA LONGORIA: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors! You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium! You were very lucky to get on that ‘housewife’ show! You did one show in 8-12 days, with mediocre but salacious dialogue!” he tweeted.“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!!” he went on. “From Robert di Nero to whoever they all are, many of them started in the medium you denigrate! It shows a complete lack of class!!”Soap fans, for the most part, didn’t quite understand where Braeden was coming from, accusing him of “reaching.” “That’s all she said? He’s overreacting.
EXCLUSIVE: Following the movie’s world premiere at SXSW, Searchlight Pictures’ Eva Longoria feature directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, will stream on both Hulu and Disney+ on June 9. It’s the first time that a new movie has been made available on both of the Disney-owned OTT services stateside. The pic will stream on Disney+ overseas.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Eva Longoria’s upcoming movie “Flamin’ Hot” will premiere simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu, marking the first feature film to debut on both platforms. Following its world premiere at SXSW, the Searchlight Pictures film will debut to streaming service subscribers on June 9. It will also be available on Disney+ internationally. “I’m so excited for the world to see ‘Flamin’ Hot’ on these two streaming platforms making this universal, inspirational story accessible to an even wider audience,” said Longoria, who directed the film in her feature filmmaking debut. “Now everyone can celebrate the joy, power and heart of this film that also happens to uplift Latinos both in front of and behind the camera.”
Eva Longoria‘s comments about her early daytime drama days didn’t sit well with veteran Eric Braeden.
Eva Longoria thinks she has "way more power as a citizen than as a politician". The 48-year-old actress feels passionate about political and social issues - but Eva doesn't have any ambition to become a politician. She explains on 'Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?': "It's so divisive, and I don't see how there's faith in politicians in this moment.
Is Eva Longoria considering a career in politics?
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EXCLUSIVE: The search is over for the titular character in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Thom Nemer (Snowfall) will star opposite Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, and George Lopez in the Disney+ film as Alexander.