Tag: In the Heights
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‘I Told You So’ Review — A Visually Stunning Drama
The concept of separate but intertwining narratives isn’t a new one. From Oscar-winning films like Crash and Babel to holiday classics like Love Actually and Valentine’s Day, filmmakers have used the technique of interconnected stories for ages — some more effectively than others. The idea of tensions running high during a heatwave is a classic…
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Corey Hawkins Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Emmy and Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins has signed with CAA for representation.Hawkins is best known for his recent performances in “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “In the Heights,” “Topdog/Underdog” on Broadway, as well as his breakout role, portraying Dr. Dre in F. Gary Gray’s “Straight Outta Compton.”He will next star as Harpo in “The Color…
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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.“I’m first generation Dominican American,” the “In the Heights” star tells me. “My grandmother relied on her kids — my…
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‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’: Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises & Getting His Driver’s License For The Film [Interview]
Actor Anthony Ramos has been planning for this next move for quite some time. With parts in films like “In The Heights” and the popular musical “Hamilton,” he’s poised to be more than simply a Latino action star, but an action star imbued with a little Brooklyn and Puerto Rican flavor, as he demonstrates in…
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: Anthony Ramos & Dominique Fishback Interview
Before Transformers: Rise of the Beasts hit theaters on June 9, Collider’s Steve Weintraub was able to sit down with two of the film’s stars, the human heroes Anthony Ramos (In the Heights) and Dominique Fishback (Swarm). The duo joined an ensemble vocal cast in the prequel, from director Steven Caple Jr., in a unique…
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Ariana Greenblatt on 65, Adam Driver’s Sense of Humor & the Barbie Movie
Starring opposite Adam Driver in the new sci-fi thriller, 65, is Ariana Greenblatt as Koa. Greenblatt is a star on the rise, having made leaps and bounds since her brief roles as young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War and a young Nina in Jon Chu’s In the Heights. From her conversation with Collider’s Steve Weintraub…
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Leslie Grace Shares Some Tantalizing Behind-The-Scenes Glimpses Of The Canceled Batgirl Movie
Every year tends to come with both good and bad times. But some years, it really feels like there may be rather more of one than the other. For instance, following the merger of WarnerMedia with Discovery, those affected by CEO David Zaslav’s ruthless cost-cutting measures that left numerous projects canceled or vaulted to never…
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Leaving HBO Max in January 2023
HBO Max has been removing plenty of titles in recent months as it nears its next stage of evolution, merging with Discovery+, and January 2023 will be no different. Fan favorite DC animated series such as Justice League and its successor Justice League Unlimited, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be leaving the…
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Why Warner Bros. Killed ‘Batgirl’: Inside the Decision Not to Release the DC Movie
The death of “Batgirl” on Tuesday sent immediate shockwaves through Hollywood. The film — with a 75 million budget that grew to 90 million due to Covid-related overages — had finished shooting months ago and was in test screenings as directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah worked through the post-production process. Star Leslie Grace…