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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix is trying a new way to get paid by password-borrowing freeloaders.The company is rolling out an option in five Latin American countries under which customers can enable access from an additional home legitimately, for an extra monthly fee.Starting next month, Netflix will launch an “add a home” feature in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. That will add the ability for anyone in each additional home to stream Netflix on any device, at a price lower than a full standalone membership.That comes after the streamer in March rolled out an “add extra member” feature in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, which lets customers pay a monthly fee to let individuals outside their households access Netflix.

October is a time for scares. And this Halloween season, the Criterion Collection is set to serve up one of the best horror films of all time, “Night of the Living Dead,” along with an incredibly creepy thriller from David Lynch, a recent Guatemalan folk horror feature, a Southern-gothic tale, a new Japanese horror classic, and more.

Christian Nodal and Argentine singer, Cazzu are going strong! A month ago, the stars were captured holding hands while walking in the streets of Antigua, Guatemala. Immediately after rumors of a potential romance and then to kill any doubt, they were caught kissing.

Christian Nodal and Cazzu were captured a few days ago giving each other a tender kiss, shortly before the “Botella Tras Botella” singer took the stage in Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Although neither of the two has not confirmed that they are in a relationship, the alleged courtship has divided opinions among their followers; with some happy to see Nodal giving love another chance after breaking up withBelinda, while others claim that it is nothing more than a trick.Media such as Despierta América (Univision) have shared the video that has been circulating online, which shows Nodal and Cazzu kissing.

Christian Nodal is already moving on from his last relationship, recently being photographed while walking hand-in-hand with Argentine rapper Cazzu.When the pair was first spotted together in the streets of Antigua, it was hard to tell whether or not they were friends, or something more. But later photos revealed the couple holding hands as they explored the city, making it clear that they’re exploring something more romantic than friendship.A post shared by ElGordoyLaFlaca (@elgordoylaflaca)As Nodal works to overcome his heartbreak from his ex-fiancée Belinda, from whom he broke up back in February, he cozied up to Cazzu for a casual day out and about.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentHaving focused since 2016 on emerging film talent in lesser-known parts of South and South East Asia, Open Doors, the Locarno Festival’s flagship co-production forum and talent incubator, is turning its focus to Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the 24 directors featured at this year’s edition, 15 identify as female or gender non conforming, led by Ecaudor’s Ana Cristina Barragán whose 2016 debut “Alba” won nods at Rotterdam and  San Sebastián and Yanillys Pérez whose documentary “Jeffrey” scooped a Discovery Awards at the Toronto Festival. Both have new projects at the Open Doors Co-Production Hub, as does Yashira Jordán with “Diamond,” a coming of age tale about a Quechua trap artist last glimpsed at Málaga this year.  Men directors take in Michael Labarca a winner at Cannes’ Cinéfondation film school shorts competition in 2016, and Guatemala’s Mauricio Escobar whose “Los Invisibles” is a social realist tale wrapped around the phenomenon of domestic migration in Guatemala. It is set up at La Danta, whose partners include Cannes 2019 Camera d’Or winner César Díaz (“Our Mothers”).Also selected for Open Doors’ Co-Production Hub, a platform for feature-length projects looking for international collaboration, is Guaraní language “Kokue,” the fiction feature debut of Paraguay’s Miguel Aguëro, based on his memories of growing up in the Paraguayan countryside.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Panama’s award-winning Hypatia Films and Guatemala’s Jayro Bustamante, whose most recent film, “La Llorona,” made the Oscar international film shortlist, is partnering with Jonathan Keasey of Mind Riot Entertainment to make WWII drama “Down Wind.”The film marks a rare collaboration between two major Central American filmmakers and an American writer-producer. Bustamante will direct based on a screenplay by Keasey, who has also boarded as a producer.The drama’s lead production company, Hypatia Films, run by Pituka Ortega Heilbron and Marcela Heilbron, is an associate producer on Claire Denis’ Cannes competition contender “The Stars at Noon,” which was filmed in Panama and on which Hypatia provided production services.

Diamanté Anthony Blackmon known as Carnage has announced his retirement from music and touring. After 14 years, the globally-renowned artist will say goodbye with a 5-show grand finale tour known as “Carnage & Rare Presents: Thank You.” His tour will be the last time fans can experience a CARNAGE performance. “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life.

Rob Zombie has launched a new organic coffee called ‘Dragula Fuel’ – a nod to the name of his debut single.He’s teamed up with Dead Sled Coffee again for the new product, which is selling at $22 (£16.85) a bag.His last coffee made with the brand, ‘Hillbilly Brew’ “proved so popular” according to makers that “another flavour was in order.”A description of the product reads: “The Officially Licensed Rob Zombie Dragula Fuel is a proprietary USDA Organic blend of coffee beans from Uganda and Guatemala. The Uganda coffee beans are from the sub-region of Uganda and are grown at an elevation of 1,600 meters.“The Guatemalan beans are from the Huehuetenango growing region and are grown at an elevation of 1,220 – 1,829 meters.

Cancer Bats posted a new track called ‘Pressure Mind’ on Friday, the third track to be released from their upcoming seventh studio album ‘Psychic Jailbreak’, which will be released on 15 Apr.On it, the band’s Liam Cormier says: “Sometimes you just need a release with everything going on in the world, this song is our punk rock way of blowing off some steam. [The] melodic verses and bridge are all about introspection and thinking how we get ourselves in these mindsets time and time again, and then the chorus is all about letting it out!”The band have also teamed up with Anchored Coffee Roasters to make a special limited edition coffee blend to accompany the release because, well, I don’t know, why not I guess.

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Marvel Studios have released a brand-new series featuring a new character for the MCU – Moon Knight, played by award-winning actor Oscar Isaac and also starring Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Season 2 of “Encuentros,” the weekly podcast co-produced by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna’s La Corriente del Golfo and streamer, MUBI, bows Wednesday, March 30 with the first episode featuring Chilean actress Antonia Zegers and Oscar-winning Mexican production designer Eugenio Caballero in conversation.In this episode titled “A Collective Memory,” Caballero and Zegers will discuss their experiences and takeaways from more than two decades of work in their respective fields.Zegers’ credits include Pablo Larrain’s “The Club,” Sebastian Lelio’s Oscar-winning “A Fantastic Woman” and Lucia Puenzo’s gender abuse thriller series, “La Jauria,” produced by Larrain’s Fabula. Caballero became the first Mexican production designer to receive an Oscar for art direction, thanks to Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” in 2007.  He has also worked on Alfonso Cuaron’s triple Oscar-winning “Roma,” J.A.

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2022 Malaga Festival Lineup:Main Competition“Emperor Code,” (“Código Emperador,” Jorge Coira, Vaca Films, Playtime, Spain)The Malaga Fest opener, a noirish crime thriller with special services operative Luis Tosar moonlighting for the elite, here trying to dig up the dirt on a young politico. Segueing rapidly to Netflix after an A Contracorriente release in Spain.“A Mae,” (Cristiano Burlan, Brazil) The latest from the prolific Brazilian narrative and doc director, maker of euthanasia-themed “Antes do fim,” and 2015’s “Hunger.” In it, a humble street vendor mother searches desperately for her missing son, claiming the right to at least bury his body.

American mothers fight for immigrants’ rights in Split at the Root, Linda Goldstein Knowlton’s powerful SXSX doc. Executive produced by Rosario Dawson and Lana Parrilla, it’s an intimate and inspiring portrait of activism.

The Guatemalan Congress voted to ban same-sex marriages on Tuesday, March 8.The Conservative-dominated congress passed the “Life and Family Protection Law” by 101 to eight votes. The law also sentences women to a minimum of five years in prison for seeking an abortion and bans the teaching of sexual diversity in schools which it defines as “promoting in children and teenagers policies or programs that tend to lead to diversion from their sexual identities at birth.”The law goes on to state that teaching “anything other than heterosexuality is normal” is prohibited. Congressman Walter Felix, left-wing opponent of the law, said, “The human rights of significant parts of the population are being violated.” In order to be passed into law, it must be signed by Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.Lucrecia Hernández, a lawmaker opposed to the law, stated that the “law stigmatizes people, discriminates and foments intolerance and hate speech and crimes.” She has urged Giammattei to veto it. Conservative Giammattei is expected to approve the law.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

Oscar Isaac hosted the recent episode of Saturday Night Live, and his opening monologue is one of the best the show has ever had. The 42-year-old joins a shortlist of Latinos who have had the opportunity to host the show, and the Guatemalan/Cuban’s monologue was a tribute to Latinos in entertainment.The poised actor stood on the famous stage as he introduced himself. “My name is Oscar Isaac, but my full name is Oscar Isaac Hernandez Estrada,” he said proudly.

Will Smith’s “Welcome to Earth” will likely premiere its second season at the end of the year. An Instagram reel published in Will’s Instagram shows him having fun in Guatemala, suggesting the country will make an appearance on the Disney+ series.Will Smith is the screen parent of Venus and Serena Williams in their upcoming biopic ‘King Richard’King Richard star says she ‘freaked out’ when she met Serena WillamsA post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith)The video shows Will having a blast in Guatemala, dancing with people, signing autographs and making the most of his time there. “Thank you Guatemala for all of your love!” he captioned the reel.

Oscar Isaac tonight made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live, speaking in his opening monologue about the upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight, which will introduce him to the MCU, and more.

Oscar Isaac has certainly risen to the cream of the crop in Hollywood. The 42-year-old actor, who was born in Guatemala, has made his mark in Tinseltown with such gigantic blockbusters as the new Star Wars trilogy, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dune. He’s also won accolades for his work in smaller films such as Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex-Machina and The Card Counter. Next up, he takes on the role of brooding Marvel superhero Moon Knight in the titular series coming to Disney +.

ABC’s The Good Doctor will be welcoming back a fan favorite — original cast member Antonia Thomas will reprise her role as Dr. Claire Browne in a couple of episodes this spring.

EXCLUSIVE: Rosario Dawson and Lana Parrilla are boarding the upcoming SXSW Linda Goldstein Knowlton directed documentary Split At The Root, as EPs.

Joseph Baena grew up in Bakersfield, California, speaking Spanish with his siblings and cooking with his mother. Although the suburban community was labeled as the “armpit of California,” as reported by Men’s Health magazine, and Baena lived in “a humble home,” he lived a happy life as a kid immersed in the Guatemalan heritage and traditions. “That’s a huge part of me,” he told the publication.

Paramount+ is to air live Premier League football in Mexico and Central America from next season.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Mau, the first-ever feature-length doc about world-renowned designer Bruce Mau. The indie distributor will release the film written and directed by Benji and Jono Bergmann (Netflix’s Oscar-shortlisted Camp Confidential) in theaters on March 18.

NEW YORK -- A Guatemalan publisher is being honored by the Association of American Publishers for its work in defending freedom of expression.The association announced Wednesday it was giving its International Freedom to Publish/Jeri Laber Award to F&G Editores and founder Raúl Figueroa Sarti, who has often risked his personal safety to release books alleging racism, corruption and government-sponsored violence."Beyond an acknowledgment of my publishing work in Guatemala, it seems very relevant

Osvaldo Benavides, who recently was promoted to series regular on ABC’s medical drama The Good Doctor, is exiting the show, sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Oscar Isaac’s name is everywhere. The Cuban and Guatemalan actor starred in 3 movies released this year: The Card Counter,The Addams Family 2, and Dune, which hits theaters tomorrow October 22nd.

Jeffrey Sipe Every now and then, a country emerges from decades of oppression and a film industry, once squashed lest it tell truths uncomfortable for the powers that be, begins to blossom with new, unfettered voices.

Anna Marie de la Fuente With Guatemala as this year’s guest country of honor at the 36th Guadalajara Int’l Film Festival (FICG), the festival will be screening more than a dozen films from this tiny Central American country, including one of its recent standouts, Justin Lerner’s “Cadejo Blanco.” The female-driven crime drama stages its world premiere Oct.

Karen Martínez (2013’s Cannes Un Certain Regard’s ‘A Certain Talent’ Ensemble Prize Winner for The Golden Dream) is Sarita, a young woman frightened by her sister’s disappearance, yet determined to find her. Cast off the street in Puerto Barrios, Rudy Rodríguez is Andrés, a young man conflicted by his involvement in the gang while dreaming of more for himself.

Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño was a businesswoman who ran the first McDonald’s franchise in Guatemala and invented the Happy Meal.Fernández de Cofiño purchased the first Guatemalan McDonald’s franchise in 1974, along with her husband. Not long after entering the business, Fernández de Cofiño was looking for a quick and easy option for parents to order for their children.

Two transgender women and a gay man were murdered in Guatemala in three separate attacks. All of which occurred within one week during Pride month.Andrea González, a 28-year-old activist and leader of the organisation Otrans Reinas de la Noche (Queens of the Night) was shot only metres from her home in Guatemala city on June 11.

America Ferrera spoke out against Vice President Kamala Harris after she told potential migrants to the U.S. not to bother coming to the United States.