Mexico: Last News

Jamie Lang Acclaimed Mexican editor-turned-director Natalia López Gallardo, whose directorial debut feature “Robe of Gems” won the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the Berlinale in 2022, is currently developing her second feature, “Only Love Exists.” The contemporary drama about intertwining digital and real lives will pitch in the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum at this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival. “Only Love Exists” is the story of Teresa, a medical assistant who cares for patients in her work and engages with the fears and desires of others on the internet.

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Anna Marie de la Fuente Signaling new growth plans afoot, leading Chilean company Quijote Films (“The Settlers”) has tapped former Fabula strategy and development exec Sergio Karmy to lead the company’s new business drive. “Since the start, Quijote has been characterized by its production of auteur works with international reach, awarded and premiered around the world.

Christopher Vourlias Georgian filmmaker Tato Kotetishvili, whose feature directorial debut, “Holy Electricity,” won the Golden Leopard in the Concorso Cineasti del Presente section at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next film, a docufiction that follows a family trying to illegally enter the U.S. from across the Mexican border.

Alyssa Edwards again.” After six long years, drag superstar Alyssa Edwards is back. Edwards is one of the 12 queens competing for a place in the international pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame in “RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars,” which premiered Friday on Paramount+. And while she faces some fierce competition from the other queens, Edwards declares she has some unfinished business and wants to be crowned Queen of the Mothertucking world.

The state of the art Intuit Dome opened its doors for the first time last night in Inglewood, California. But the hi-tech equipment proved balky in its first live test.

Marvel Studios and Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine has added to its list of records, now becoming the highest-grossing U.S. R-rated movie ever on a global basis. Through Thursday, the Merc with a Mouth and the adamantium-clawed X-Man have grossed  $1,085.6 million (or $1.086 billion) worldwide. The breakdown is $516.8M from the domestic box office and $568.8M from international.

A firefighter from Wishaw who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis earlier this year is attempting to raise thousands of pounds for life-changing treatment in Mexico.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has acquired U.S. and Latin American rights to State of Silence (Estado de Silencio), Santiago Maza’s documentary on the perilous threat facing investigative journalists in Mexico.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “You’ve gotta go with a Cheesy Gordita Crunch,” Dave Chernin says as he scrolls through the options on the digital kiosk at a Taco Bell Cantina in Chelsea. “I’m ordering one for you too, “ he assures John Chernin, his older brother (by 15 months) and writing and directing partner. The siblings are in New York City to promote “Incoming,” a high school comedy about four nerdy friends that’s a raunchy throwback to movies — like “Superbad” and “American Pie” — that topped the box office back before superhero flicks subsumed Hollywood.

Thousands of holidaymakers have had their plans changed because of a tropical storm, with at least a dozen cruise lines changing course to avoid Hurricane Ernesto in the northern Caribbean. GHoliday companies Carnival, Celebrity and Norwegian cruise lines confirmed they would be rerouting ships to avoid the storm.

Jenna Ortega pulled influence from Beetlejuice’s color palette while getting dressed to attend a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fan event in Mexico on Wednesday (August 14).

Finding inspiration for midweek meals can be a challenge, especially after a long day at work.

EXCLUSIVE: John Devaney, CEO and Founder of the Miami-based United Capital Markets, on Wednesday announced the launch of Manor House Films, an equity-driven production company that he says will look to support “unique filmmakers and purpose driven films.”

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson once had a “hooky day” during their time on the iconic TV show to get high on mushrooms.On the Tuesday, Aug. 13, episode of Danson and Harrelson’s “Cheers” podcast titled “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” the duo brought on George Wendt, 75, who played Norm Peterson on the show, and shared their trippy tale. “John had just bought a boat,” Wendt recalled of his “Cheers” co-star John Ratzenberger, who portrayed the beloved character Cliff Clavin on the series.

Elizabeth Banks takes charge and delivers in Skincare, a Hollywood-set psychological thriller that its feature debuting director, Austin Peters likes to label a “sunshine noir”. Certainly it has elements of the classic darkly lit black and white film noirs set in L.A. in the 40’s, but this one takes place directly in the bright sunlit corners of Southern California where facialists are definitely a thing.

American Murder: Laci Peterson is streaming now on Netflix, but where is Scott Lee Peterson now?The three-episode season explores the real-life, high-profile case of the murder of Peterson, who had gone missing from her home in Modesto, California on Christmas Eve in 2002 while eight months pregnant with her first child.Peterson’s remains were later found, alongside those of her unborn son, on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Her husband Scott, who had reported her missing, was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of murder.The case dominated headlines in the media for months at the time, and now, 20 years after Scott’s original prosecution, Netflix’s new series makes use of interviews with the detectives, lawyers and jurors involved in Peterson’s trial.Laci’s mother Sharon Rocha gives her first in-depth interview on the topic in the show too, as does Amber Frey, the woman Laci was living with at the time of her disappearance.All three episodes of American Murder: Laci Peterson are streaming on Netflix now.After the discovery of Laci’s remains, Scott was arrested in April 2003, at a time that he had reportedly been living out of his car, with police believing he was planning on fleeing to Mexico.His trail took place in 2004, and he was convicted of two counts of murder: first-degree murder with special circumstances for killing Laci and second-degree murder for killing the foetus she carried.He was sentenced to death via lethal injection, which he appealed.

Locarno Pro, the festival’s industry arm, hit over 1,743 on-site participants and 141 online accreditations, an all-time historical record of 1,886 delegates, 23% up on last year’s 1,530 total. Business witnessed a mini feeding frenzy from sales agents as 13 of the 28 titles without an announced sales agent at the July 10 Locarno lineup announcement were picked up for international sales by festival start. Variety alone unveiled 16 sales deals, also an all-time high.

Noah Kahan has introduced The Busyhead Project to the UK – a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness for mental health.Launched by the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum US artist in May 2023, the foundation provides resources to organisations dedicated to meeting the needs of marginalised communities.So far, the non-profit organisation has raised $2.5million (£1.95m) to benefit over 55 organisations across the US, Canada and Mexico – each working to expand access to care and reach more underserved communities of young people. This included organisations like Toronto’s Jack.org, New York’s The JED Foundation, Chicago’s Hope For The Day, and Burlington’s Upper Valley Haven.Now, as the artist kicked off his long-awaited UK arena tour this week, he has confirmed that he will be introducing The Busyhead Project to the UK as well, and looking to raise both awareness and donations for mental health charities across the country.Whilst here, Kahan will implement the same extensive mental health safeguarding that became of paramount importance to his ‘We’ll All Be Here Forever’ US tour too.

Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci step out for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice photo call held at Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday (August 13) in Mexico City, Mexico.

A TV chef known as a "mighty ninja in the kitchen" has passed away at the age of 46. My Kitchen Rules star Michael Murray died on Monday afternoon, a family remember has explained.Though no cause has yet been released, the tribute by an relative who asked not to be named read: "It's a shock to all those who know him." Michael was a contestant on the popular New Zealand cooking show and appeared alongside his cousin Piki Knap.The pair grew up together in Te Kūiti, south of Auckland and developed their love of cooking from entertaining family guests. Michael stated his strengths were his "agility, precision and unassuming personality" that together made him a "mighty ninja in the kitchen".