Amplification
Highlighting and uplifting Latine-related accomplishments and announcements across television, film and other disciplines, along with findings and interrogations about the industry.
The Academy of American Poets names its first Latino head
For the first time, the Academy of American Poets will be led by a Latino: Ricardo Alberto Maldonado
How an act of defiance became a rapturous musical celebrating Latino representation
Telenovelas often get a bad rap. Some who are unfamiliar with the culture and artistry of telenovelas tend to look down on the art form, seeing each overt reaction and prolonged dramatic pause on screen as tacky.
‘Transformers’ Star Anthony Ramos Discusses POC Themes in ‘Rise of the Beasts’
Ramos is a huge favorite here at The Nerds of Color, as we’ve expressed time and time again our love for Hamilton and In the Heights. But this Friday, fans of Ramos will see his action hero side, as he suits up as Noah Diaz to fight along side Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Mirage, and the Maximals against the forces of the evil Terrorcons.
10 Mexican Animation Talents to Track, From Sofia Carrillo to the Ambriz Brothers
The Annecy Festival’s tribute to Mexico as its 2023 guest county of honor brings over 250 artists and executives to the world’s biggest animation event. Here are 10 Talents to Track emerging directors and artists among an exploding animation scene. Variety could easily have chosen another 20 more.
Leslie Grace Talks Immigration Doc ‘Translators’ and Working With ‘Jokester’ Peter Dinklage in ‘The Thicket’
Leslie Grace has a very personal reason for deciding to become what she calls an “ambassador” for “Translators,” a new documentary short about bilingual Latino children in the U.S. who become translators for their Spanish-speaking parents.
Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot' tale of the Latino behind the spicy Cheetos snack hits streaming
Her feature directorial debut depicts Richard Montañez's memoir of how the Mexican American janitor who rose through the ranks was responsible for Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
‘Leprechaun’ Reimagining From Director Felipe Vargas In Works At Lionsgate
Lionsgate is on to its next pot of gold, after tapping director Felipe Vargas to helm a new film in the Leprechaun horror franchise, Deadline can confirm.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Launches Theater Directory Aimed at Increasing Backstage Diversity
Lin-Manuel Miranda is creating a national theater directory designed to increase the number of women, non-binary folks and people of color who work in behind-the-scenes roles.
Matthew López on ‘Some Like It Hot,’ Remaking ‘The Bodyguard’ and Directing the Gay Rom-Com ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
As Matthew López prepared for the London debut of “The Inheritance,” his epic drama about the AIDS epidemic and its painful aftershocks, he was simultaneously outlining a first draft of “Some Like It Hot,” an effervescent re-imagining of the classic Billy Wilder film.
With ‘Primo,’ Shea Serrano Points His Gleeful Pen Homeward
For his first TV series, the best-selling sports and pop culture writer joined with Michael Schur to tell a story based on his adolescence in San Antonio.