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The hit Spanish-language TV series 'La Reina del Sur' begins its 3rd season
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
In the highly anticipated new season of La Reina del Sur, Teresa Mendoza is out for justice. Kate Del Castillo stars as the queenpin of a drug empire, who's now on the run.
So few Latinas make it in Hollywood – those who do are pushing for representation
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Actors Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Rosie Perez, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana and Gina Rodriguez are also directors, producers and activists.
Real-world problems are no match for this new crop of Latina superheroes
Saturday, October 08, 2022
La Borinqueña and the A La Brava are new superheroes whose creators hope will influence change.
Spanish 'Dracula' finds new blood, more than 90 years after its release
Friday, October 07, 2022
In 1931, another cast and crew for the movie Dracula worked overnight, after the star and the English language crew wrapped, to redo the scenes in Spanish. (Story aired on ATC on Sept. 19, 2022.)
Latinos continue to be invisible in Hollywood and the media, a new report finds
Thursday, October 06, 2022
The report also examines the way media feeds anti-Latino hate in the U.S.
Alec Baldwin reaches a settlement in the 'Rust' wrongful death lawsuit
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the "Rust" movie set last year, and Alec Baldwin have reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Without these Latino composers, Hollywood wouldn't sound the same
Sunday, October 02, 2022
The Hollywood playlist of Latino film composers includes Maria Grever, Agustín Lara, Lalo Schifrin, Gustavo Santaolalla, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco.
Latino superheroes are saving the day in Hollywood
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Many of the new movie superheroes star Latino actors or have Latino characters. Their origin stories are diverse.
Spanish 'Dracula' finds new blood, more than 90 years after its release
Monday, September 19, 2022
In 1931, an entire new cast and crew reshot Dracula into Spanish on the Universal Studios lot.
Latino viewers heavily influence the popularity of streaming shows, a study finds
Friday, September 16, 2022
A new study shows that Latino-led content attracted new viewers to streaming platforms and helped make shows and films more popular.
Latino legends helped pave the way in Hollywood, but the road is still rocky
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Latinos have been part of Hollywood since the silent film era but are still underrepresented in front of and behind the camera.
A preview of some of the top contenders to walk away with an Emmy
Monday, September 12, 2022
The Primetime Emmy Awards will be held Monday night in Los Angeles and broadcast live on NBC and its streaming service Peacock. Keenan Thompson, of Saturday Night Live, will emcee the ceremony.
A new exhibit in LA explores the complicated history of Black Cinema
Sunday, August 21, 2022
"Regeneration" examines 73 years of film history, from the silent movie days to the rise of the Blaxploitation era.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for mistreatment over 1973 Oscar protest
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Motion Picture Academy officials have apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she was subjected to when she declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973.
Novelist Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator after being stabbed at a speaking event
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Novelist Salman Rushdie suffered damage to his liver, nerves and an eye when he was attacked at a speaking event in western New York state Friday, according to his agent. He is on a ventilator.
Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest pop stars in the 1970s and early 1980s. In the movie musical Grease, she starred as good girl Sandy Olson, who falls for a bad boy played by John Travolta.
1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73
Monday, August 08, 2022
English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.
New studio execs slay 'Batgirl,' but she's been through tougher fights
Friday, August 05, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved production of its film Batgirl. It's a good time to recall her path to this point.
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazer known for playing Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies
Monday, August 01, 2022
Tributes are pouring in for Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. She was 89.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."