Expanded Trailer Released for “Kick Ass 2,” Featuring Leguizamo’s Character

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo is ready to kick arse…

The 48-year-old Colombian American actor appears in the just-released Comic-Con red band trailer for Kick Ass 2.

And by the look of things, the sequel to the cult hit promises to be as violent and profane-riddled as its predecessor.

The expanded trailer features never before seen footage, with the body count, blood, gore and even creative profanity more intense than the first film.

“We put (these characters) through a meat grinder in this one,” said director Jeff Wadlow.

Along with Leguizamo, the film stars Jim Carrey, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Kick Ass 2 opens nationwide on August 16.

Blades May Sign with Nacional Records

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Rubén Blades is looking to become a Nacional star…

The 64-year-old Panamanian salsa singer/songwriter/actor, is looking to make Los Angeles-based Nacional Records the possible home for his new music, according to Billboard.com.

Blades, who spoke at this week’s Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in New York, said he was still unsigned with several music projects on the way.

The singer also confirmed he has two upcoming feature films in the works, including The Counselor with Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt and John Leguizamo.

“I’m not signed to a label,” said Blades during an interview at the conference, adding that he’s been working on several projects including the re-recording of his music from his time at Fania, the salsa label that was co-founded in the mid ’60s by Dominican-born composer Johnny Pacheco.

Tomas Cookman, who founded the LAMC, owns Nacional Records and confirmed that he had a weekend meeting with Blades about working with the singer.

“We had an amazing time together,” said Cookman. “The coming weeks will get us closer to potential next steps. I can’t wait.”

So it looks like Blades, who is also attached to the feature Hands of Stone with Robert De Niro, could have a bright future at Nacional.

“We’re going to look forward [to meeting with Blades in the upcoming weeks],” Cookman said. “He’s so beloved. It’s an exciting time for Nacional Records. We have plans to expand in 2014.”

International Trailer Released for the Diaz-Starrer “The Counselor”

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Cameron Diaz is getting counseled, in haute style no less…

The 40-year-old half-Cuban American dons some serious attire in the just-released international trailer for Ridley Scott’s The Counselor.

The Counselor follows a lawyer (portrayed by Michael Fassbender) who wades into treacherous waters when he gets involved in the drug trade.

Along with Diaz and Fassbender, the thriller – written by No Country for Old Men author Cormac McCarthy also stars Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Brad Pitt, John Leguizamo and Goran Visnjic.

The Counselor will be released in the UK on October 25:

New Trailer Released for John Leguizamo’s “Kick-Ass 2”

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo is all suited up for his next project…

Another action-packed trailer has been released for the highly anticipated film Kick-Ass 2, which stars the 48-year-old Colombian actor.

In the sequel to the 2010 pseudo-superhero film Kick-Ass, the costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass joins with a group of normal citizens who’ve been inspired to fight crime in costume. The copycat do-gooders include the masked Colonel Stars and Stripes (portrayed by Jim Carrey).Meanwhile, the Red Mist plots an act of revenge that will affect everyone Kick-Ass knows.

Leguizamo, who portrays Javier in the film, joins a cast that includes Kick-Ass 2’s returning actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Peña Cast in ABC’s John Leguizamo Comedy Pilot

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Elizabeth Peña will be playing mom to Sid the Sloth’s hilarious portrayor…

The 51-year-old Cuban American actress has joined the cast of ABC’s still-untitled John Leguizamo project.

Co-created and starring the Colombian-American actor/comedian, the project is based on his life as a husband, father and fish out of water on New York City’s Upper West Side.

Peña, starred in Showtime‘s Resurrection Blvd., will portray Leguizamo’s mother Olga.

But this isn’t the first time Peña has played the Fugly! star’s madre… The actors previously portrayed mother and son in the 2008 Latino-themed family drama Nothing Like the Holidays.

Leguizamo’s “Kick-Ass 2” Hitting Theaters in August

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo will be pulling bodyguard duty this summer…

Universal Pictures has announced plans to release Kick-Ass 2, which will feature the 48-year-old Colombian American actor/comedian, this August.

In the sequel to 2010’s Kick-Ass, Leguizamo will portray Javier, a bodyguard assigned to protect aspiring evil guy Red Mist, the role to be reprised by Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Nicolas Cage will also be back to star in Kick-Ass 2, which will open nationwide on August 16, 2013.

Ganalon Cast in ABC’s John Leguizamo Comedy Pilot

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Luke Ganalon will soon be sharing screen time with a noted Latino comedian…

The Latino child actor has landed a role on ABC’s still-untitled semi-autobiographical comedy pilot starring John Leguizamo.

Co-created by the Colombian-American actor/comedian and written by Jeff Astrof, the project is based on Leguizamo’s life as a husband, father and fish out of water on New York’s upper West Side as reflected in his one-man shows.

Woven into this world are his privileged wife, his friends from his life back in the Bronx, his mother and grandfather who try to keep him grounded in his Latin roots, and his own kids who he worries are getting a little too spoiled and are losing touch with reality..

Ganalon, who most recently starred as the lead in the movie Bless Me, Ultima, will portray Toby.

Ganalon’s other credits include the film The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez and guest-starring roles on Grey’s Anatomy, Don’t Trust the B**** in Apt. 23 and Shake It Up!

Ybarra Cast in Fox’s “Friends & Family” Pilot

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Despite ABC passing on his television pilot with John Leguizamo, Dustin Ybarra could still end up on television next season.

The Latino actor and stand-up comedian has landed a role in Fox’s Friends & Family pilot, which was written by David Rosen.

Based on Gavin & Stacey, a popular UK series, the project revolves around the key life moments for Gavin (portrayed by Jason Ritter) and Stacey, who try to sustain their relationship while combining their polarizing families’ lives.

Ybarra will portray Smithy, Gavin’s roommate and friend, who lives with him in their Big Apple apartment.

Ybarra’s credits include guest starring roles on Showtime’s Californication and a role in the Matt Damon-starrring film We Bought a Zoo.

Leguizamo’s Film “Fugly!” to Be Released This Summer

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Things are about to get Fugly! for John Leguizamo at the box office…

The 48-year-old Colombia-born comedian/actor’s autobiographical film Fugly! will be released in the United States this summer through 108 Media, according to IndieWire.com.

The film is an adaptation of the two-time Tony nominee’s one-man Broadway show Ghetto Klown, which traces Leguizamo’s journey from a young aspiring actor in New York City to his extensive Hollywood career in films like Carlito’s Way, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.

Fugly! co-stars Rosie Perez, Radha Mitchell, Griffin Dunne, Yul Vasquez, Tomas Milian and Ally Sheedy.

Ghetto Klown, which opened on Broadway in March 2011, closed in July 10 after 95 performances. The production earned Leguizamo a Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. The show then moved in to play in Los Angeles in September 2011, before moving to London’s Charing Cross Theatre the following month.

The news of Fugly!’s release comes on the heels of the announcement that ABC has placed a pilot order for a television sitcom based on Leguizamo’s life.

Leguizamo’s Semi-Autobiographical Sitcom Gets ABC Pilot Order

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo is one step closer to returning to television…

The 48-year-old Colombian-American actor/comedian has just received his third comedy pilot order from in the last 12 months.

The still-untitled multi-camera comedy is based on Leguizamo’s life as a husband, father and fish out of water on the upper West Side of New York as reflected in his one-man shows. Woven into this world are his privileged wife, his friends from his life back in the Bronx, his mother and grandfather who try to keep him grounded in his Latin roots, and his own kids who he worries are getting a little too spoiled and are losing touch with reality.

Leguizamo co-wrote the script for the pilot with former Family Guy executive producer/co-showrunner Chris Sheridan.

The project has been in the works since early February of last year, when Leguizamo signed a development deal with ABC and ABC Studios to develop a comedy inspired by his life for him to star in and executive produce.

But only a week later, Leguizamo was cast in the ABC/ABC Studios pilot The Kings of Van Nuys (then called Only Fools and Horses). After passing on the Kings of Van Nuys pilot in May, ABC brass ordered a new, reworked version of the adaptation of the UK series Only For Fools and Horses. The network then passed on the second pilot in early December, clearing the way for Leguizamo’s original project.

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