Leguizamo to Star Opposite Tina Fey & Amy Poehler in “The Nest”

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo is flying to the nest…

The 49-year-old Colombian actor has landed a role in The Nest, a comedy starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as two 30-something sisters who throw one last party in their parents’ soon-to-be-sold house.

Directed by Pitch Perfect-helmer Jason Moore froma screenplay by Paula Pell, the film will also star John Cena, James Brolin, Ike Barinholtz and Maya Rudolph.

No word yet on Leguizamo’s character in the film for Universal Pictures.

Earlier this year, he starred in the hit comedy Ride Along, where he co-starred with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. He was also recently seen in the Open Road pic Chef and has a handful of projects set to go into production, including Fugly and American Ultra.

The multi-hyphenate has also begun expanding his brand outside of film with his HBO special Ghetto Klown premiering in March and his PBS special American Masters: The Boomer List currently in pre-production. He will also be performing at Central Park SummerStage on July 28th.

The Nest is set for release on December 18, 2015.

Lopez to Appear on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show” from Florida

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Jennifer Lopez is following Fallon to Florida…

Jimmy Fallon bring his The Tonight Show production to the Universal Orlando Resort for the late-night program’s first road trip since Jay Leno stepped down. And, he’s invited the 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer, actress and American Idol judge to join him in the Sunshine State.

The Tonight Show will broadcast from the Universal Studios backlot from Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19, which will coincide with the opening of the resort’s newest attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley.

No word on when Lopez will appear during that week, but the BBMA Icon Award will perform.

Along with the “I Luh Ya Papi” singer, Fallon’s guests will include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kevin Hart, Jimmy Buffet, Tracy Morgan and Pitbull.

Buffet and Pitbull will also perform on the show, as will fun.

Louis C.K. to Voice the Lead Character in New Animated Film from Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is about to get animated…

The 46-year-old Mexican American actor and stand-up comedian will voice one of the main characters in Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Untitled Pets Movie, which will be released on February 12, 2016.

Louis C.K. will form part of the main voice cast, alongside Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet and Ride Along’s Kevin Hart.

The 3D animated will be directed by Chris Renaud, who helmed the first two Despicable Me films for Illumination Entertainment. The co-director on the project will be Yarrow Cheney, who helmed a short film that will be part of The Minions DVD release.

The action comedy takes place in a Manhattan apartment building. After the human residents head for work and school, their pets gather to begin their day, which consists of hanging out, trading humiliating stories about their owners, and helping each other work up adorable looks that will lead to more snacks.

The head hound is a quick-witted terrier rescue (Louis C.K.), whose position at the epicenter of his master’s universe is suddenly threatened when she comes home with Duke (Stonestreet), a sloppy mongrel with no polish. The two soon find themselves on the mean streets of New York, where they meet the adorable white bunny Snowball (Hart). It turns out that Snowball is the leader of an army of pets that were abandoned and are determined to get back at humanity and every owner-loving pet. The dogs must thwart this plot and make it back in time for dinner.

The script was written by Despicable Me scribes Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.

First Trailer Released for “Think Like a Man Too,” Starring Meagan Good

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Meagan Good wants you to think like a man too…

The 32-year-old part-Puerto Rican actress is starring in the sequel to the hit film Think Like a Man, which just saw its first trailer released online.

Entitled Think Like a Man Too, the film is a follow-up to the 2012 Screen Gems film based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling relationships book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

In addition to Good, the film also stars Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Terrence Jenkins, Jerry Ferrara, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Jenifer Lewis, and Wendy Williams, who were all in the first film.

Entitled Think Like a Man Too, the film is a follow-up to the 2012 Screen Gems film based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling relationships book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

New cast members include Dennis Haysbert, Adam Brody, Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Walton.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman, who penned the original.

New cast members include Dennis Haysbert, Adam Brody, Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Walton.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Keith Merry

Think Like A Man Too opens in theaters on June 20.

Serricchio’s “The Wedding Ringer,” Starring Kevin Hart, Opening Next January

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Make your calendar! Ignacio Serricchio latest film project is headed for the big screen next January.

The 31-year-old Argentine actor and soap opera star’s The Wedding Ringer, starring comedian Kevin Hart, will hit theaters on January 16, 2015, during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

Serricchio, best known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, stars as Edmundo in the film.

The Wedding Ringer is described as a comedy about a loner and the friendship he forms with the guy he hires to pose as the best man at his upcoming wedding.

The Screen Gems/Miramax film, directed by Jeremy Garelick, also stars Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco and Jorge Garcia.

Serricchio Joins Cast of “The Wedding Ringer”

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Ignacio Serricchio is reporting for wedding duty…

The 31-year-old Argentine American actor has been added to the cast of Kevin Hart and Josh Gad’s comedy The Wedding Ringer, which is currently in production.

Helmed by Jeremy Garelick in his feature directorial debut, the film centers on Hart, a charismatic guy named Jimmy who provides best man services for socially challenged guys who can’t get somebody to agree to stand by them on the day of their wedding.

Gad portrays a groom-to-be who finds himself in just such a situation. To make matters worse, he makes up the names of not only a best man but nine groomsmen as well. When all else fails, he seeks out Jimmy’s services to carry out a charade designed to make him look his best but threatens to destroy everything if it fails.

The film was written under the title The Golden Tux by Garelick and Jay Lavender during the time they were writing partners on films like The Break-Up.

No word on Serricchio’s role in the film, but our money’s on him playing one of Gad’s groomsmen.

Along with Hart, Gad and Serrichio, who is best known for playing Diego Alcazar on General Hospital and as Alejandro “Alex” Chavez on The Young and the Restless, the film also stars Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Thirlby, Jorge Garcia and Cloris Leachman.

Nunez to be Honored by Ne-Yo’s Compound Foundation

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Johnny Nunez is being recognized for fostering a bright future for children in the foster care system…

The half-Venezuelan celebrity photography and founder of Nubuzzphoto will be honored by singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation at the 2nd Annual Fostering A Legacy Benefit taking place Saturday, August 17.

Co-hosted by actor/comedian Kevin Hart with a special performance by Grammy-nominated singer Estelle, the gala will celebrate the strength and creativity of youth in foster care.

The night’s award ceremony will honor exemplary individuals and corporations for their leadership in foster care, adoption and community work.

Nunez, who grew up in the foster care system and was adopted at the age of five by a Puerto Rican family, is one of the most renowned celebrity photographers to work with some of the most influential figures including President Barack Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey , Mick Jagger , Swizz Beatz and Clive Davis to name a few.

“Johnny Nunez… has been an advocate of our cause for years,” states Ne-Yo, founder of the Compound Foundation.

Following the awards and its ongoing effort to support its youth in foster and group homes, Compound will ask guests to participate in its Balloon Legacy Auction raising funds for the foundation’s important programs.

Leguizamo In Talks to Star in “Ride Along”

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

John Leguizamo could be going along for the ride in the near future…

The 48-year-old Colombian American actor/comedian is in talks to join the cast of Ride Along.

The action comedy, starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, is being called a “comedic Training Day.” The story centers on a risk-averse second-grade teacher who plans to marry the girl of his dreams but first must accompany his overprotective future brother-in-law, a tough cop, on a ride-along from hell.

Leguizamo will portray an undercover cop in the film..

Leguizamo, who recently wrapped shooting The Counselor, Ridley Scott’s all-star drug drama with Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, is currently shooting Kick-Ass 2.

Rodriguez to Star in “About Last Night” Remake

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Adam Rodriguez is ready to help remake an iconic ‘80s classic…

The 37-year-old Puerto Rican/Cuban American actor and former CSI: Miami star has joined the cast of the remake of the 1986 romantic dramedy About Last Night, which originally starred Rob Lowe and Demi Moore.

The film follows two singletons (played by Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant in the redo) as they attempt to turn a one night stand into a possible relationship.

The Magic Mike star, who will be playing a college math professor on Fox’s upcoming midseason comedy The Goodwin Games, has been cast as the ex-flame of Bryant’s character.

The film is as-yet untitled, since screenwriter Leslye Headland (Bachelorette) drew more from the original source material, David Mamet’s play Sexual Perversity in Chicago.

Kevin Hart and Regina Hall are set to play the couple’s respective friends, who don’t approve of the relationship.

Lopez Nominated for MTV Tr3s’ Latino Artist of the Year Award

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

In recent years, Jennifer Lopez has joined forces with Pitbull to create instahits like “On The Floor” and “Dance Again”…

But now the 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress faces off against the 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar for the title of “artist of the year.”

Lopez and Pitbull have been nominated for MTV Tr3s’s Latino Artist of the Year, along with Romeo, Juanes and Wisin & Yandel, who collaborated with Lopez on “Follow the Leader” earlier this year.

Through September 5, fans can vote for their favorite artist at vma.tr3s.com in the competition, which celebrates this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

The winner will be announced during a Spanish-subtitled transmission of the awards show on September 15 at 9:00 pm ET on MTV Tr3s.

Meantime, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull’s “Dance Again” video has been nominated for Best Choreography.

The show will be hosted by comedian Kevin Hart live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 6 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (Live ET/Tape delayed PT).

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