Mexico’s FicMonterrey Revs Up Industry Component

UPDATED, 4:38 PM: Trustees of the DGA Pension & Health Plans voted today to extend access a free major medical plan for participants who lost coverage because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Those who elect it now are eligible to use the coverage through March 31, provided they remain on the plan through December 31.

Cardi B is throwing Kanye West’s own words in his face after he labelled the chart-topper an “Illuminati industry plant” in a clip going viral on social media.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Idris Elba revealed on the “Changes With Annie Macmanus” podcast that he’s been going to therapy for the last year after developing “unhealthy habits” as a professional actor. Mainly, Elba is such “an absolute workaholic” that there are now instances where he feels more relaxed working than he does with his own family. “I’ve been in therapy the last… about a year now.

Ringo Starr tripped over onstage at a gig in New Mexico earlier this month, it has emerged.The Beatles drummer, who was performing with his All-Starr Band on September 20 at Albuquerque’s Rio Rancho Events Center, fell over while making his way back onstage during the band’s encore performance of John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band‘s ‘Give Peace A Chance’.Starr, 83, quickly got to his feet after the fall and joined his band to sing the chorus. There were no later reports of any injuries suffered.Moments after the fall, which you can watch via TMZ, Starr cracked a joke about the tumble.

Salma Hayek took a moment from her busy schedule to visit her home country with her family. The Hollywood star is currently in Mexico, sharing some quality time with her loved ones, including her daughter Valentina Paloma, and her stepson Augustin James, who is the son of supermodel Linda Evangelista, from her previous relationship with Francois-Henri Pinault.SALMA HAYEK’S EMOTIONAL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO DAUGHTER VALENTINA PALOMASALMA HAYEK’S KIND ACT TOWARD HER HUSBAND’S EX LINDA EVANGELISTAThe proud Latina documented the sweet moment with her family, having lunch with her loved ones in the Mexican restaurant Jazamango in Baja California Sur, where the group enjoyed delectable dishes and an incredible dessert.Salma shared a clip on social media enjoying the chocolate dessert while her daughter can be seen hugging her at the end.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Mexico’s Guannaby Films and Colombia’s Dynamo have joined forces to make “The Last Circus.” Among the 10 feature film projects being presented at Iberseries & Platino Industria’s Co-Production and Financing Forum, it promises “magnetic, complex but fun characters in what is primarily a family tale,” said actor-producer Christian Tappan, co-founding partner of Guannaby Films alongside Luis Emilio Guzmán and Tiago Correa. Written by Guzman and to be directed by “The Thin Yellow Line” helmer Celso Garcia, “The Last Circus” turns on Gerardo, a gypsy con artist, who has just lost his family’s circus business due to its mounting debt.

Mexico has selected the Berlin competition title Tótem, the latest film from Lila Avilés, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Oscars.

Jamie Foxx’s health and love life are both in a great place right now.

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira spent the weekend in Mexico. The married couple met up with some of their closest friends and family members for a celebration of their baby. Sources spoke with HOLA! Americas and confirmed that the baptism was this Saturday, with the the trio surrounded by an intimate group of friends and family.

When Rebecca and Jack Unwin booked their £6,000 five-star honeymoon in Mexico they expected the trip of a lifetime. But their dream getaway soon turned into the 'holiday from hell'.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Prime Video Latin America has snapped up streaming rights to Katina Medina Mora’s latest film “Latido” (“Heartbeat”), starring Oscar-nominated Marina de Tavira (“Roma”). This is the third feature from Medina Mora, whose credits include episodes of Netflix hit “Emily in Paris,” Apple TV+’s “Swagger” and romantic drama, “LuTo,” her debut feature picked up by Netflix. Its trailer debuts exclusively on Variety. “Latido,” which has its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival and its Mexican premiere at the Morelia Film Festival, turns on 45-year-old Leonor, played by De Tavira, who works for an NGO that supports young athletes.

Maradona: Sueño Bendito and other titles aimed at Hispanic audiences, such as El Presidente and La Jauría. And she was involved in the production of Argentina 1985, a film nominated in the Best Foreign Film category for the 2023 Academy Awards.Glamour Mexico and Latin America had the pleasure of talking to Javiera Balmaceda Pascal about all the challenges and advances she has experienced as a woman in the entertainment industry. Read the translated conversation, below.Javiera with her brother Pedro Pascal.Glamour: What has it been like for you to enter the world of entertainment?Javiera Balmaceda Pascal: I think that as a Chilean woman, the daughter of exiles, and with the privilege of having university educated parents, I have always had access to an excellent education.

Sara Pascoe has claimed there are two well-known predators in the UK comedy industry after the allegations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse facing Russell Brand.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Warner Chappell Music has announced the appointment of Rachel Jacobson to the newly created role of senior vice president of creative sync. Reporting to department EVP Rich Robinson, Jacobson will oversee a new team that’s solely focused on sourcing and developing songwriters for creative opportunities in sync, according to announcement.

Facundo Pellistri says wingers at Manchester United are expected to be as diligent in defence as they are free in attack.

Mitski premiered a host of new songs from her forthcoming new album ‘The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We’ in Mexico City last night (September 11).The singer-songwriter performed her new LP in full ahead of its release this Friday (September 15) at the Teatro De La Ciudad with two accompanying musicians, an acoustic guitarist and a stand-up bassist.Tracks showcased from the new record included the likes of ‘Bug Like An Angel’, ‘I Don’t Like My Mind’, ‘The Deal’, ‘When Memories Show’, ‘My Love Mine All Mine’ and ‘The Frost’.You can view a host of the performances below.Mitski played:‘Bug Like An Angel’‘Heaven’‘I Don’t Like My Mind’‘Buffalo Replaced’‘The Deal’‘When Memories Snow’‘My Love Mine All Mine’ ‘The Frost’‘Star’‘I’m Your Man’‘I Love Me After You’ ‘Francis Forever’‘I Bet On Losing Dogs‘Love Me More’‘A Pearl’‘A Burning Hill’Her next show will be at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on September 20 before she performs at New York’s Town Hall (September 26) before ending her North American run at the Trinity Church in Toronto, Canada (September 29).

Kate Winslet is getting candid about baring it all.

Carlos Saldanha’s Disney comedy series How to be a Carioca will screen for the first time at the Iberseries & Platino Industria event in October.

Growing up as the only son of Ed Pressman, the prolific Hollywood independent producer behind more than 90 major productions including Wall Street, American Psycho and The Crow, it’s fair to say that the film business has always been in Sam Pressman’s blood. 

Anna Marie de la Fuente Mexico’s Monterrey Film Festival (ficmonterrey) is chasing new ambitions in a bid to raise its international profile. Buttressed by generous state, local and private backing as well as some federal funding, the festival, running Sept. 28 – Oct.