More Latin America Countries Offer Production Incentives, Safety Protocols as Shoots Resume

John Leguizamo is appalled Latinos are so rarely seen on screen in America, even though they make up 20 percent of the population.The actor released his directorial debut Critical Thinking, which features a largely Latin cast, earlier this month (September 2020) and now reveals he is devoted to fighting for change onscreen.Benicio Del Toro calls for better roles too“We’re less than one percent of the stories told by Hollywood and streaming media and networks when we’re almost 20 percent of the

Mariah Carey‘s memoir will be available soon and she’s opening up about things none of her fans have ever known before. The Grammy-winning singer is set to appear in a new interview for Oprah Winfrey‘s Apple TV+ series The Oprah Conversation and she recently revealed some shocking details about her childhood.

Mariah Carey is opening up like never before about the pain and trauma she suffered as a young girl.During a no-holds-barred chat with Oprah Winfrey for the new Apple TV+ series the 50-year-old singer reflects on her early childhood and where her relationship with her family stands today.

Mariah Carey is opening up like never before about the pain and trauma she suffered as a young girl.During a no-holds-barred chat with Oprah Winfrey for the new Apple TV+ series the 50-year-old singer reflects on her early childhood and where her relationship with her family stands today.

Naman Ramachandran Pathé has sold Roger Michell’s Venice title “The Duke,” starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent to Sony Pictures Classics for the U.S., Latin America and Scandinavia.Written by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, the comedy drama follows a 60-year-old taxi driver who, in 1961, stole Francisco Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first, and remains the only, theft in the Gallery’s history.

Dave McNary Film ReporterHollywood unions have reached an agreement with the major studios on protocols to allow the industry to safely restart production amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The agreement was announced Monday, three and a half month after the unions issued their “Safe Way Forward” guidelines.“Guiding principles include strictly enforced testing regimens and safety protocols, a zone-based system, and diligent use of personal protective equipment,” the unions said.

America Ferrera opened up about her "very first audition" — during which she was told to "sound more Latina." Ferrera, 36, shared her story during a pre-recorded segment of the 72nd Emmy Awards on Sunday, revealing that she was just 16 years old at the time of the audition. "I was this little, brown, chubby, valley girl, who spoke like a valley girl," Ferrera explained.

America Ferrera shared how her personal experiences in Hollywood have led her to create more opportunities for diversity in the entertainment business at the 2020 Emmys on Sunday.

America Ferrera shared how her personal experiences in Hollywood have led her to create more opportunities for diversity in the business at the 2020 Emmys on Sunday.During a special story moment titled «This Is What I Sound Like,» the 36-year-old actress talked about going on her first audition when she was 16 years old.«I was this little, brown, chubby valley girl who spoke, you know, like, a valley girl,» she recalled. «I walked in, did my audition.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentBoaz Yakin ‘s romantic dance drama “Aviva” has been sold by Alief Film Company to several big territories. An exploration of gender identity and self-expression through body language, “Aviva,” shot on location in Paris and New York and revolves around a pair of transatlantic lovers, Aviva and Eden.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorHollywood’s major studios and key industry unions are close to inking an omnibus agreement to restart TV and film production in the U.S.

Taylor Swift went back to her roots for a stripped-down performance at the 55th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.The superstar took to the stage alone in Nashville, Tennessee, for the live debut of her single Betty.With only her guitar for company, Swift wore Khaki trousers and a sparkly top for a performance at the storied Grand Ole Opry.It was the first time Swift, who began as a country music star before evolving into a pop titan, had performed at the ACM Awards in seven years.

Carrie Underwood is paying tribute to iconic females in country music.

Catherine O’Hara earned one of the 15 Schitt’s Creek Emmy nominations for her role as Moira Rose. And as much as we loved hearing her say “bébé,” it was the character’s wild fashion — and wigs — that we could not get enough of.

Carole Horst Filming in North America can be a tricky proposition — with no federal COVID guidelines, states, counties and local municipalities are charged with setting their own rules for navigating the pandemic.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentIn the Middle East, the push to get back into production is best encapsulated by Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates city that’s been steadily growing as a global hub for Hollywood and Bollywood shoots, and where even during the coronavirus crisis production never stopped.“We maintained full production throughout the pandemic,” says Michael Garin, CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Twofour54, the outfit that provides infrastructure and incentives to more than 500

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorThis is absolutely not a plug for the pandemic, but coronavirus-imposed health and safety protocols at the Venice Film Festival’s press conferences I attended today made for a welcome change.Typically, getting into and out of these briefings and Q&As with film talent features racing, jostling, jockeying for seats and bottlenecking.

Jamie Lang Few countries in Latin America, and indeed the world, can boast such positive results from health and safety decisions made in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In total, Uruguay has seen only 1,611 confirmed cases, plateauing at 200 active cases for several weeks now.

As Hollywood producers continue to seek union approval to resume production, the Producers Guild of America has unveiled its latest health and safety guidelines for production amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 56-page COVID-safety protocols for independent productions, created by the PGA’s production safety task force, use a “producers lens” to break down the guidelines from other unions and guilds as the industry returns to film and TV sets.