Clifford the Big Red Dog : Exclusive Interview With Darby Camp & Jack Whitehall
Just in time for the holidays,. Clifford: The Big Red Dog will be available available tomorrow, December 14th on digital! Last week, we spoke to Darby Camp and Jack Whitehall to talk about this adorable film.
Clifford has always been dear to our hearts, and was a family favorite in our home. He was Drew’s favorite companion, and we could never get him to let go of it! Oh, the memories…
Watch our full interview below!
Thank you Paramount Plus for partnering on this blog post. All opinions are my own.
SYNOPSIS:
When Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gives her a little red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant, 10-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. With her single mother away on business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle set out on an adventure that takes a bite out of the Big Apple.
“Clifford the Big Red Dog,” premiered on November 10th in theaters and on Paramount Plus.
The movie is available to all Paramount Plus members without any extra fees. Plans start at $5 a month for ad-supported streaming.
Back To The Outback: Exclusive Interview With Isla Fisher and Tim Minchin.
This week, we screened Netflix’s new film, “Back to the Outback.” We also interviewed actors Isla Fisher and Tim Minchin. This adorable new animated film is a love letter and tribute to the wildlife of Australia. Learn more and check out our exclusive interview below!
BACK TO THE OUTBACK Debuts globally on Netflix December 10
Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they’re monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot a daring escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged for their scales and fangs.
Leading the group is Maddie (Isla Fisher), a poisonous snake with a heart of gold, who bands together with a self-assured Thorny Devil lizard Zoe (Miranda Tapsell), a lovelorn hairy spider Frank (Guy Pearce), and a sensitive scorpion Nigel (Angus Imrie). But when their nemesis — Pretty Boy (Tim Minchin), a cute but obnoxious koala — unexpectedly joins their escape, Maddie and the gang have no choice but to take him with them.
So begins a hair-raising and hilarious road trip across Australia, as they are pursued by a zookeeper Chaz (Eric Bana) and his adventure-seeking mini-me (Diesel La Torraca). Directed by Clare Knight and Harry Cripps, and also featuring the voices of Rachel House, Keith Urban, Celeste Barber, Wayne Knight, Lachlan Ross Power, and Jacki Weaver, BACK TO THE OUTBACK is an animated adventure that proves just because something’s different, doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.
About The Soundtrack
The soundtrack features two original songs written by musician, comedian, actor, and writer Tim Minchin, who also voices the character of Pretty Boy in the film. Evie Irie lends her vocals in a duet with Minchin for “Beautiful Ugly,” while “Maddie’s Lullaby” is performed by Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter Thelma Plum.
Voice Cast: Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Rachel House, Keith Urban, Celeste Barber, Wayne Knight, Aislinn Derbez, Diesel La Torraca, Lachlan Ross Power, Jacki Weaver
Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to get an exclusive interview with Zoe Saldana to talk about representation of indigenous characters in film. Saldana has become a beacon of hope for many young girls of color, who rarely get to see someone who resembles them in films and television. This interview was especially important for my correspondent / daughter Clarissa. As a young girl, she often felt ostracized because of her golden brown skin, and Spanish / indigenous heritage, as she grew up in a predominant Caucasian area. Now that she is coming into adulthood, we both feel that it is important to address the lack of representation in the cinematic world.
We shared a heartfelt moment and tears began to flow with Zoe as we discussed her Netflix’s NEW limited series, “Maya and the Three.“
MAYA AND THE THREE – Coming to Netflix October 22!
Disclosure: Thank you Netflix for partnering for this interview for “Maya and the Three.” All opinions are my own.
Watch the trailer here.
Synopsis:
In a fantastical world, where magic turns the world and four kingdoms rule the lands, a brave and rebellious warrior princess named Maya is about to celebrate her fifteenth birthday and coronation. But everything changes when the gods of the underworld arrive and announce that Maya’s life is forfeit to the God of War — a price she must pay for her family’s secret past. If Maya refuses, the whole world will suffer the gods’ vengeance. To save her beloved family, her friends, and her own life, Maya embarks on a thrilling quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that foretells the coming of three great warriors who will help her defeat the gods and save humankind.
From creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez (EL TIGRE, THE BOOK OF LIFE), MAYA AND THE THREE is a Netflix Animated Event told in nine epic chapters. Set in a fictional fantasy world, MAYA AND THE THREE is an adventure full of heart and humor, inspired by a rich, vibrant mixture of Aztec, Maya, and Inca mythology, and modern-day Caribbean culture.
We are absolutely thrilled to see that Maya’s character is natural leader who is fearless, strong, and a of indigenous blood. We also also excited that some of our favorite celebs like Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Rita Moreno and Gabriel Iglesias will be part of this incredible series! We appreciate Jorge R. Gutierrez’s commitment in making people of color visible in the world of cinematography.
Blogger: Hi, Zoe. My name is Clarissa Saldana (sp), and I am with (unintelligible)–.
Zoe Saldana: –Oh–.
Blogger: –Dot com. Yes, I was actually just on avail for Danny in Gordita Chronicles, so I met your beautiful sisters. They were amazing.
Zoe Saldana: Oh, my God. That would have been great, to have so many Saldanas in the room.
Blogger: Right. I don’t if that’s–that was my first thought.
But my question is, considering indigenous characters only make up to 0.4 percent of characters portrayed in film and television, what do you hope indigenous children will take away from your character, Maya?
Zoe Saldana: That they are beautiful and that they are meant to be. I get emotional because this is something that–it’s just it’s important for children of color, you know, that they matter, that their stories matter, that their history matters, and that nobody has to give you that anymore. It’s yours. It’s always been yours.
And I think it’s up to us–we also have a lot of power. I feel like a lot of time is spent sometimes pointing the finger and not enough time is spent investing on our communities ourselves, like on our education, uplifting each other so that, once we rise to these positions of leadership, then we become those gatekeepers. And we are in that journey. America is about to witness a beautiful renaissance, and obviously that takes time, unfortunately. But we’re on it already. We’re on it and we just have to stay the course.
Your job as journalists and mothers as well is to hold everybody accountable. You all have to watch this. It is on us. We have to. We can’t just–your time and your money is the power and the validation that we give to all the content that blatantly omits us from their narrative. We are the ones that have perpetuated this. Please understand that when it comes to studios, they’re not just the bad cops. We have been the bad cops as well.
But when you say you will no longer take my time, you will no longer take my money, I don’t have to watch you ’cause I’m going to spend all of who I am promoting and amplifying and, you know, growing this community, this visibility, that’s when all the studios and all those executives are going to be like, “Oh, we gotta chase the money where it’s going.” It’s–you–we have to be pragmatic about this.
They’re just giving us what we’re giving back to them. Take it away, and you’ll see how the narrative immediately in America changes. We are a nation of capitalism. You don’t hit them in the heart. You hit them in the pocket. That’s all I’m going to say. Come on now. We gotta be pragmatic about this.
Blogger: Thank you so much for making something that my–or helping or being part of something that my children can identify with as the (unintelligible). It’s amazing.
Hey amigas! Have you heard of LycoGlow by Herbalife? Now that that I am in my forties, I am more self conscious about my skin’s appearance. For the last couple of years I have been on a skincare journey, and I have been trying different products to see what works and makes the most impact on my skin. I want to see my skin glow again, like when I was in my twenties!
I had the opportunity to speak to Laura Chacon, Laura Chacon, the director of Worldwide Nutrition Product Training and Education at Herbalife Nutrition. We talked about Herbalife’s LycoGlow and the numerous benefits that is causing a buzz in the beauty industry.
Disclosure: I was not compensated for the interview. All opinions are my own.
Can you please tell us a little about yourself, and how you started your career path with Herbalife?
Before joining Herbalife Nutrition, I began my training journey, fulfilling the mission of empowering and instructing leaders in the beauty industry. My background extends with working with well-known global personal care companies, where I was responsible for the education strategy and execution of business goals. I hired, trained, and developed hundreds of sales forces that generated millions of yearly sales. Being here at Herbalife Nutrition, I am able to continue to execute education and training courses to empower high-performance teams and have been instrumental in opening markets worldwide. I believe in the power of education and am committed to providing customers and independent Distributors with the skills they need to have a successful outer nutrition business.
What makes LycoGlow unique and different from other products?
Herbalife SKIN® LycoGlow™ nourishes overall skin wellness from the inside out and in turn supports smoother, firmer skin and with radiant glow because the carotenoids in LycoGlow are antioxidants that neutralize free radical damage in the skin
What key ingredients in this product impact the skin and what are the benefits?
Herbalife SKIN® LycoGlow™ combines lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene, which are naturally found in tomatoes, along with carnosic acid from rosemary extract to balance the skin’s response to sun exposure and Herbalife SKIN® LycoGlow™ provides the benefits of about four servings of tomatoes.
What do you think is the most important parts of a skincare routine?
The most important part of a skincare routine is the consistency you have with your routine. It is going to be hard to achieve results without being consistent. Whether that be with your everyday cleanser, moisturizer or supplement. Consistency is the name of the game.
How can we prevent aging skin?
We cannot prevent skin aging. But we can prevent premature aging and age gracefully. We have so much control over environmental factors that affect the skin. Premature aging can come from unprotected sun exposure. The foods and nutrients we put in our bodies and the skincare products we use. Being diligent with our daily SPF, our nutrition, including consuming phytonutrients daily and using products that nourish our skin, can help delay the onset of the aging process.
Is there any additional information that you think is important to know about LycoGlow?
YES! Healthy skin is recognizable because it glows, and everyone nowadays wants healthier-looking skin regardless of age. I can genuinely say that this is one of my favorite products. I have been diligently taking it, and it has not disappointed. I have a beautiful sun-kissed looked without sun damage, and I love it because it has gone past transforming just the skin on just my face, it actually has nourished all the cells in my body. It goes beyond skin deep- skin texture, and it has affected the appearance, brightness, and luminosity of my skin
Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training
Laura Chacon-Garbato is the director of Worldwide Nutrition Product Training and Education at Herbalife Nutrition.
Before joining the company, Laura began her education and training journey fulfilling her mission of empowering and instructing leaders in the beauty industry. Laura is a Licensed Esthetician* and has received post-graduate education from the International Dermal Institute in the US. She is a member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) and is Chairwoman of the Outer Nutrition Advisory Board. The board comprises talented and passionate professionals with a love for skin, hair, and body care, all with an emphasis on the importance of nutrition.
Laura believes in the power of education and is committed to providing our customers and independent distributors with the skills they need to have a successful outer nutrition business.
Her backgrounds extend to working with well-known global personal care companies, where she was responsible for the education strategy and execution of business goals. She hired, trained, and developed hundreds of sales forces that generated millions of dollars in yearly sales.
Laura has successfully executed education and training courses to empower high-performance teams and has been instrumental in opening markets around the world. We are thrilled that she continues to be a proud member of the Herbalife Nutrition corporate team who strives to promote product education and inspiring training.
Last month my children and I got a first look at, “The War with Grandpa.” We also had a chance to chat with the sensational cast, to talk about the upcoming film that will be released October 9th!
We all can use some good laughs during these crazy times, and this movie will be released just in time for you to enjoy with your entire family.
Thanks to this hilarious film, my prankster son was inspired to stir up some more trouble in our multigenerational home…
Sixth-grader Peter (Oakes Fegley) is pretty much your average kid—he likes gaming, hanging with his friends and his beloved pair of Air Jordans. But when his recently widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) moves in with Peter’s family, the boy is forced to give up his most prized possession of all, his bedroom. Unwilling to let such an injustice stand, Peter devises a series of increasingly elaborate pranks to drive out the interloper, but Grandpa Ed won’t go without a fight. Soon, the friendly combatants are engaged in an all-out war with side-splitting consequences.
Based on the award-winning book by Robert Kimmel Smith, The War with Grandpa is a hilarious family comedy featuring an all-star supporting cast: Christopher Walken, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, Laura Marano and Jane Seymour.
Check out what Cheech Marin had to say about playing “Wingman Danny” in the new movie.
Inspired by a true story; Fatima is a historical film that is driven by faith and hope. The film itself follows three young children in war ridden Portugal, who claim to see an apparition of Mary. The story is filled with stomach turning events, as well as endearing ones. The principal child, who Mary has selected as her messenger, features Stephanie Gil; young, compelling actress with whom I have interviewed.
In 1917, outside the parish of Fátima, Portugal, a 10-year-old girl and her two younger cousins witness multiple visitations of the Virgin Mary, who tells them that only prayer and suffering will bring an end to World War I.
As secularist government officials and Church leaders try to force the children to recant their story, word of the sighting spreads across the country, inspiring religious pilgrims to flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle.
What they experience will transform their quiet lives and bring the attention of a world yearning for peace. Based on real-life events and starring Joaquim de Almeida (“Queen of the South”), Goran Višnjić (Beginners), Stephanie Gil (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Lúcia Moniz (Love, Actually), with Sônia Braga (Aquarius) and Harvey Keitel (The Piano, The Irishman), Fatima is an uplifting story about the power of faith.
When I was a child, my mother always told me about this captivating story of Our Lady of Fatima, and Lucia Dos Santos. Watching this story come to life before our very eyes, was a bonding experience for my mother and I. The story holds a special place in my heart, and will always serve as a reminder to always have faith. Bravo to director Marco Pontecorvo for this timeless film!
Last month, we headed we screened Sonic The Hedgehog and attended the press conference in Beverly Hills. We were thrilled to meet the sensational cast, and talk about the new film!
Thank you Paramount Pictures for inviting us to the Sonic The Hedgehog screening and press conference. All opinions are my own.
Based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.
This cast is like no other, with their large grins and eccentric voices, their eyes glazed over with excitement as they spoke about their characters. They created content for children, with the intention of sending life long lessons, and the importance of kindness and friendship.
My daughter Clarissa choked up when she met her favorite actor, Jim Carrey.
They spoke from the heart, and from a place of sincerity, as improv was frequently used by these insanely talented actors. The children in the crowd gravitated towards the actors, sparkles in their eyes, often asking questions as if their favorite characters were real, sitting in front of them.
Can’t help but to fall in love with this little blue guy after watching this film. It was action packed and took us on a wild supersonic adventure. When my 12 year old son and I are equally sharing belly laughs while watching a film, it’s a winner… 💙
Ben said, “In my performance, whenever he is talking or anything like that I try to do it that when you hear it you feel like the energy, of that young kid trying to do the things he’s dreamed to do.”
Executive Producer Toby Ascher and Director Jeff Fowler
This adorable film hit our hearts at sonic speed. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Last week, Queenbeelatina Media screened and celebrated the new Downton Abbey Film. We arrived at the Four Season hotel in Beverly Hills, where we were gifted delicious cupcakes and treats. After consuming what felt like a million delicious Magnolia cupcakes, we interviewed Elizabeth McGovern, Allen Leech and Hugh Boneville.
Thank you Focus Features Films for inviting us to screen the Downton Abbey Movie. All opinions are my own.
Four years after the spectacular ending of the Downton Abbey Series, Carnival Productions welcomes fans to the long awaited Downton Abbey film. Downton Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the Crawley family learns that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the servants learn that the king and queen travel with their own chefs and attendants — setting the stage for an impromptu scheme and other shenanigans.
The Interview
After screening this beautiful film, we laughed and cried as we recounted the events of this story. Our hearts yearned for more of Violet Crawley; as one can never get enough of her wittiness. As fans, we so wanted to see more of Cora Crowley’s elaborate dresses, and her elegant classiness.
We asked the beloved Elizabeth McGovern what she thought about coming back to character, she left after the series finale. Her eyes smiled as she responded, “It’s a luxury in some ways, because the fact that you don’t have to think about all those things that you think about when you’re just creating the character to begin with, How do they talk? How do they walk? How do they sit? And since it’s so deeply in our bones, you can just play it.”
I looked over at Allen Leech he grinned, “..The minute you start reading the script and then when you start getting into your costume, your realize it’s actually muscle memory.”
For the audience, this film started where it left off. I’ve always loved watching the Crawley families highlights, because it reminds us to recognize ours.
Hugh Boneville put it beautifully, “[Downton Abbey] taught me something as a father, a father of a teenager. That we’ve actually all made our own mistakes.” (Which reminded me of my favorite quote from the show).
Carson: “Hard work and diligence weigh more than beauty in the real world.”
I constantly recite that to my sisters, because it truly does ring true. Downton Abbey never fails to educate audiences. The lessons, and the elegance that comes with the film is ageless.
It was memorable and beautiful day! I can’t wait to watch this movie for the years to come…
Earlier this month, we met with the talented cast of Netflix’s “Tall Girl. ” This movie is great for teens and the entire family, and you can now stream it on Netflix!
Miss Ava Michelle plays “Jodi”, a self-conscious teen who feels she doesn’t fit in because of her height, until she falls for a handsome foreign exchange student. Jodi becomes embroiled in a surprising love triangle and realizes she’s far more than her insecurities about her height have led her to believe.
This movie has a great message especially for teens, who are constantly feeling beat down for being different or unconventional.
Correspondent Victoria Camacho, got the behind the scenes scoop, and spoke to the cast of the new film. Check it out!
My family also had the opportunity to screen the film beforehand, and it brought up some much needed conversations in our home. My girls expressed they felt many relatable moments, and thought this film would be great for teens. Clarissa said, “This coming of age film empowers victims of bullying, and females of all ages. Whether you are bullied for your height, your age, your ethnicity, or your beliefs, this film encourages young individuals, to stand tall and live fearlessly. Bravo, Netflix!”
My son Andrew is 12, and he has seen it a few times since we screened it. He just loves it. Just fyi there may be some mature content in this film, so parents make sure to watch it beforehand to make sure it is appropriate for your preteens.
Oh what a sweet treat!
Last week, I decorated cakes at Duff’s Cakemix with Angela Kinsey (The Office), who stars as Helanie Kreyman in the new film. (love her) We talked about her new cooking channel “Baking with Josh and Ange” and about her role in Tall Girl. Her new cooking show if full of laughs, so be sure to check it out!
Last month, we had an exclusive interview with director Sergio Guerrero to discuss his new film “Intolerance No More.” This film is striking up intense conversations, and is currently circulating internationally in film festivals and universities to support initiatives such as AB392, and also find distribution in order to keep the conversation open and together find solutions.
In our volatile political climate, “Intolerance No More” could have not come at a better time. The film touches the topics of racial profiling, police injustices, and media manipulation. This movie was brilliantly crafted to create noise and to raise awareness.
LIVE Instagram Interview July 3, 2019
About The Film
This film follows the story of a young African American woman who has an encounter with a white police officer that leaves him dead. The world watches a media circus real-time hunt for her and the truth. This movie truly opens the eyes of all individuals, as we follow an African American woman directly. The story from her eyes is rooted in tragedy, fear, and confusion. These are the stories that go too often untold.
Guerrero was very strategic with the creation of his film. He wanted to create discussion, by giving multiple point of views (including the proclaimed assailant). He explained, that the only point of view we typically see, are those told by media outlets.
His inspiration for the film, is rooted in a real life experience. One day while watching the news, he saw an African American woman being chased by police officers. To Guerrero’s surprise, the news anchors jumped to racially charged stereotypes and judgments. He wondered, how many other individuals were judged as quickly as this woman.
This movie is important, because it showcases a scenario that is all too familiar in our communities.
A USC Cinematic Arts graduate and Emmy Award winner Sergio Guerrero produced and co-wrote the multi-awarded feature film, “A Day Without a Mexican”, a sleeper hit that later served as the banner for the immigration movement in the United States. Guerrero is the creator, director and producer for Fox “Dos Lunas” starring Barbara Mori and Leonardo Sbaraglia. In addition, he produced the first original scripted series for NBC Universo called “El Vato”. In between movies and TV shows Sergio has over 500 commercials under his belt as director / producer with his Indie Eye Productions. Sergio continues to create premium content for all platforms such as the TV series “Soccer & Drinks” and his indie film “Intolerance” to be release at the end of the year.
