Archive for March 2015
Young performers and celebrity guests step onto the stage of the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills
Bianca García
Invited Writer
Photos and video by Alfonso De Elías
“Ease On Down The Road” is a musical adapted from the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” and was with great success at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The cast also includes a troop of cute, extravagantly costumed local kids who trot onstage as Munchkins.Some students were from Celerity Charter Schools and Orion International Academy. The blend of old-fashioned, classic storytelling was amazing despite some children were a bit off by routine in some steps; especially portraying the Munchkins, wind dancers and poppy fields.
Celebrity guest Actress, Adriana Fonseca had a great performance even English is not her first language, she broke-through performance. Adriana portrayed an outgoing sexy witch named “Miss Numero Uno. “(Miss. Number one) and the crowed loved her performance.
Television Actor, Dorien Wilson played the powerful Wiz or as Mis numero uno called him “El Jefe.” In fact, Dorien has a well based background in theatre and his performance was outstanding.
This production experienced some opening night glitches, but on the whole, the show accomplishes what it sets out to achieve – it’s a thoroughly pleasant tribute to a film that has became a beloved, cultural icon. You don’t mess with a classic in this context, you pass it on with love. Great performance by Caleigh Torrocha who played Dorothy. Another artist who dazzled the audience for her amazing vocals by recording was Peggi Blu. Definetely, this play for some pre-schoolers could be frightened and surprising for the quality of the actors.
Photos Cast:
– Caleigh Torrocha (Dorothy )
– Christopher Guzman
-Vickiyn Reynolds
– Peggi Blu
– Dorien Wilson –
-Adriana Fonseca
Hispanicize 2015 Announces Film Festival Showcase
By GTVW
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An important film festival is coming up selections with featured celebrity screenings and industry professional development sessions. There will be a largest annual conference event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, journalism, advertising, public relations, film, music and innovation taking place at the InterContinental in downtown Miami, March 16-20.
The film festival showcase have films such as:
— “Maria Montez” Directed by: Vicente Peñarrocha
— “After School” Directed by: Carlos Melendez, Mauricio Mendoza
— “Millie and the Lords” Directed by: Jennica Carmona
— “Puerto Ricans in Paris” Directed by: Ian Edelman
Short films Include:
— “Limbo” Directed by: Krisstian De Lara
— “Rosa” Directed by: Violeta Lockhart
— “It Can Only Be Used Once” Directed by: Michael Delorenzo
— “Skirting the Issues” Directed by: Carlos Berrios
In addition, DreamWorks Animation will present a special preview presentation of “Home,” which features the voices of Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Jim Parsons and Steve Martin, and Universal Pictures will have an exclusive screening of “Unfriended.” Unfolding over a teenager’s computer screen, the terrifying film ushers in a new era of horror.
First time Keanu Reeves and director Alex Winter collaborate in 22 years in "Deep Web"
By GTVW staff
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Keanu Reeves has joined the anticipated new EPIX Original Documentary, Deep Web, as narrator. From director Alex Winter, the film chronicles one of the most important and riveting digital crime sagas of the century — the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur recently convicted of being ‘Dread Pirate Roberts,’ creator and operator of online black market Silk Road. This is the first time Reeves and Winter have worked together since 1993’s Freaked, which followed their co-starring roles in the successful Bill and Ted films. Deep Web will world premiere at South by Southwest this Sunday, March 15 and will make its World Television Premiere on EPIX Spring 2015. Content Media handles the film’s international sales and distribution.
Deep Web seeks to unravel a tangled web of secrecy, accusations, and criminal activity, and explores how the outcome of Ulbricht’s trial will set a critical precedent for the future of technological freedom around the world. The film features exclusive interviews with the Ulbricht family, including Ross’ parents Lyn and Kirk Ulbricht. Additional interviewees include: Joshua Dratel, Ulbricht’s lawyer; Andy Greenberg, technology writer for Wired, author of This Machine Kills Secrets and the first reporter to interview “Dread Pirate Roberts”; Cody Wilson, a crypto-anarchist known for his development of the “3D printed gun;” Cindy Cohn, legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation; James Chaparro, the former Assistant Director for Intelligence at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and Christopher Soghoian, a privacy and online security advocate who works for ACLU as their principal technologist.
Deep Web is an EPIX Original Documentary written, directed and produced by Alex Winter with Marc Schiller and Glen Zipper also serving as producers. Winter and Schiller previously worked together on the documentary Downloaded, about the rise and fall of Napster. Zipper’s prior credits include the Academy Award® winning Undefeated and the Grammy Award® winning Foo Fighters: Back and Forth. Seth Gordon (Print the Legend, Mitt, Freakonomics and Undefeated) is the executive producer, Andy Greenberg is the consulting producer, and Dan Swietlik (Sicko and An Inconvenient Truth) is the editor. Jill Burkhart and Ross Bernard are the executive producers for EPIX.
The uncomfortable Russell Brand’s documentary
By GTVW staff
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Comedian Russell Brand didn’t attend to the premiere of his first documentary called “BRAND: A Second Coming,” after seven years working on this project with just as many directors. Rumors say that he is still vulnerable with some phantoms of his past. This man had to struggle with sex and drug addiction.
“3 Hearts” is part of passion in a love triangle
By Jenny Alvarez
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During 106 min. this great film (‘3 Coeurs’) with unique French style and contempo which involves a love triangle with a Parisian man Marc (Benoît Poelvoorde) who meets Sylvie (Charlotte Gainsbourg) after missing his train back to Paris. Instantly and intensely drawn to one another, they wander through the streets until morning in rare, almost choreographed, harmony. A thwarted plan for a second meeting sends each in a separate direction –Sylvie reunites with her ex and leaves France; Marc falls in love and marries.
What neither knows is that Marc’s new bride is Sylvie’s sister, Sophie (Chiara Mastroianni). Upon Sylvie’s return to France, the spark between her and Marc is reignited in ways that will forever alter the relationships between sister to sister and husband to wife.
This film reflects part of reality of life. Sometimes one moment changes our lives. Catherine Deneuve still looking quite remarkable. Many locations are settled in Paris and a provincial town south of Lyon. In general it’s powerfully emotional film that references great romances of the past. Even the whole film is spoken in French, you will have the English subtitles so some dialogues are more enjoyable in French; especially, if you understand the basics.
Robert Downey Jr had a memorable day with a special fan
By GTVW
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Robert Downey Jr. delivered a real bionic arm to a disabled kid, who just happens to adore super heroes. In his role as Iron man, Downey, talked to Alex in a hotel suite, has a surprise for him: his new arm. These movies employ great actors, these actors give back at the community with their time and efforts, and at the end -kids like Alex can have a shot at another ‘level’ of life and prosperity.
Adventures and swords will be colliding in the upcoming season of Game Of Thrones
By GalaTView Staff
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Mother of Dragons Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) will be a beautiful and brave character and people are not looking forward to seeing Jamie kill Jon Snow this season. However, season 5 will be full of huge dragons, cast of newcomers and there will be plenty of stories as well.
A huge loss to the world, Sam Simon dies
By GTVW Staff
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Sam Simon who was part of the Simpsons until season 4, passed away for colon cancer. He was 59. Simon worked as a newspaper cartoonist and after graduating became a storyboard artist at Filmation Studios. Some sources said that his last days were full of battle in favor of his life but also was full of happiness. His generosity and compassion for animals is unsurpassable. Many fans will miss his humour, his tweets, his support for animals. Rest in Peace!
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire Heart and Soul Tour 2015
By GTVW
Two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands — Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago — announced their North American co-headlining summer CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE – HEART AND SOUL TOUR 2015, kicking off July 15 in Concord, California. The 25-date tour, will take the GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling groups through major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Boston. The tour will conclude Sept. 6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
“One of the most exciting things about the show is when both bands perform at the end of the concert,” Lee Loughnane of Chicago said. “Having these 21 very talented musicians playing our greatest hits together puts the excitement level at a fever pitch! From the Heart of Chicago and the Soul of Earth, Wind & Fire, it is an unforgettable experience.”
The tour will provide unparalleled entertainment from two of America’s most legendary musical groups, who have more than 200 million albums sold and 20 GRAMMY® nominations between them. Billboard hails that Chicago is one of “the most successful American rock band[s] of all time, in terms of both albums and singles” and has “been able to fill arenas with satisfied fans” with music that has endured throughout time.
Avicii debuts new song “Heaven” feat. Chris Martin at future music festival
By GTVW Staff
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As reported by Spin, global superstar DJ/producer Avicii debuted his new single, “Heaven” featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay, at Australia’s Future Music Festival. The song will appear on Avicii’s upcoming sophomore studio album, Stories, on PRMD/Island Records. Spin describes the song by saying “it sounds exactly how you’d expect a collaboration between these two to sound.”
