Taco Joint is the place to be; Flavorful Fresh Handmade Tortillas

Just north of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the UT Austin campus, this fueling station kept me going during the SXSW Interactive, Film and Music Festivals from March 9th - 18th. This particular yummy taco for brunch was enjoyed by friend before I went to the Paramount Theater for the screening of 'The Big Easy,' the closing film for the 2012 SXSW Film Festival. It is a scenic documentary of musicians on a train trip over several states, including a stop in Austin, Texas and featuring a local high school band that performed with the featured musicians. It was a packed theater!!

Breakfast tacos are available, but there is also interesting fare available for lunch created by the chef.
Additions to the menu will be coming soon and will be announced here.

(512) 473-9988 · 2807 San Jacinto Blvd in Austin, Texas 78712

Hours: Mon--Sat 7 am - 3 pm; Closed on Sunday to get energized for the rest of the week!!

 

It is a big deal to make tortillas everyday. Ask around!!! There used to be a time that was the only way you could get tortillas and NOT at the local supermarkets. Huge difference in the taste and I can attest to that, having been blessed with a great Mom who constantly cooked for my siblings and I. Yummy!! 

This photo is courtesy of Marylou Castillo.

Liz Lopez

PITBULL GOES “BACK IN TIME” WITH THEME SONG TO “MEN IN BLACK™ 3”

The theme song to the highly anticipated action adventure comedy Men in Black™ 3, titled “Back In Time,” has been written and recorded by RCA Records/Polo Grounds Music/Mr. 305 recording artist Pitbull, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, President of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The song is now available as a digital single and released to radio on March 26th. Men in Black 3 will be released in 3D in theaters nationwide on May 25, 2012.

In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time.

Barry Sonnenfeld directs the film. The film’s screenplay is written by Etan Cohen, based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald produce, and Steven Spielberg and G. Mac Brown are the executive producers.

La Actriz Francia Raisa En La Cuarta Temporada De "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" que saldrá al aire el 26 de marzo

La Actriz Francia Raisa En La Cuarta Temporada De "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"

Después de tres temporadas de la exitosa serie "The Secret Life of the American Teenager", Francia Raisa la joven actriz de origen hondureño-mexicano, quien interpreta a Adrian Lee, una adolescente rebelde con una actitud irónica ante la vida, continúa con su camino al estrellato con el estreno de la cuarta temporada de la serie que saldrá al aire el próximo 26 de marzo por la cadena Abc Family y se encuentra en las grabaciones de la quinta temporada de esta aclamada serie.

Francia Raisa nominada en el 2011 a los premios Alma Awards, inició su carrera cinematográfica con la película "Bring It On: All or Nothing" compartiendo la pantalla con Hayden Panettiere.

Su más reciente proyecto cinematográfico es  'Chastity Bites'  que relata la historia de una asesina serial que sacrifica a más de 600 mujeres vírgenes en el año 1600 y decide bañarse en su sangre para mantenerse más joven. Esta cinta hace burla de alguna forma de las facetas de la sociedad actual, de la obsesión por la belleza y la hipocresía de los adolescentes con respecto al sexo.

Francia Raisa también ha protagonizado las películas de Abc Family "The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream" y "The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice".

Tejano Monument Unveiling Thursday, March 29, 2012 State Capitol, Austin, Texas; Live Music and other free events open to the public

Tejano Monument Unveiling

Thursday, March 29, 2012

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

State Capitol, Austin, Texas

In 2001, State Representative Ismail “Kino” Flores (D) sponsored a House Resolution (HCR-38) to establish a monument commemorating the early Spanish and Mexican pioneers of Texas… the Tejano Monument. The measure was sponsored in the Texas Senate by Mario Gallegos (D) and signed by Governor Rick Perry (R) on June 15, 2001.

The mission of the Tejano Monument is to emplace a monument on the Texas Capitol grounds to establish an enduring legacy that acknowledges and pays tribute to the contributions by Tejanos as permanent testimony of the Spanish-Mexican heritage that has influenced and is inherent in present-day Texas culture.

After the unveiling of the Tejano Monument at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas on March 29, 2012 at 10:00 am, Crossroads Events presents an afternoon of free live music at Plaza Saltillo in East Austin from 1:30 pm to 8pm, including food and drink vendors available for purchase.

Events continue:

Friday March 30: 9AM- 3 PM at the State Capital Historical sessions by scholars of Tejano History - Free Event

Friday March 30:  A banquet at the Texas Exes Student Center UT Austin; purchased tickets required                                                                                          

Saturday March 31: 9 AM Tejano Parade on Congress Ave. Free Event

Saturday March 31, 1-4 PM MACC Reenactment of the Tejano Declaration of Independence, book sales, folklorico dancers, etc. -Free Event

For more information, visit the web site: www.nosotroslostejanos.com  

HOP on Blu ray and DVD in time for the Season

HOP DVD (UNIVERSAL HOME STUDIOS) – March 23, 2012 –

The tale of Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny (voiced by Russell Brand) and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world's worst houseguest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.

Website: www.iwantcandy.com

Tejano Music Idol Competition Announces its First Audition for the 2012 Contest

TEXAS FOLKLIFE’S BIG SQUEEZE ACCORDION CONTEST; Auditions to be held

Texas Folklife ushers in its sixth annual statewide Big Squeeze accordion contest with auditions in varied towns in Texas.  The non-profit is looking for young squeezeboxers—21 years or younger—in any genre of accordion-based music, including Cajun; German, Czech, and Polish polka; Tejano, Conjunto and Norteño; Western; and Zydeco. The lucky winner of this year’s competition will win $1,000 cash, a new Hohner accordion, recording sessions, and other great prizes.

Auditions are open to the public and are free. Contestants will be judged on song interpretation, technical skill, originality, execution, and stage presence. The auditions will be held March 25, 4-5pm - Latino Cultural Center in Dallas and March 30, 6-7pm - Gallista Gallery in San Antonio. Contestants should arrive one hour early to register or pre-register by phone or email. Contestants may register on site or in advance by calling Texas Folklife at (512) 441-9255 or online at http://texasfolklife.org. Those who cannot attend the audition may mail or e-mail their entries to arrive at Texas Folklife no later than April 2, 2012. The complete contest rules and entry forms are available online.

"The Big Squeeze has proven to be one of our most popular programs at Texas Folklife,” says Cristina Ballí, newly appointed Executive Director. “Audiences love to hear young talent from all over the state and they love to hear their stories. The participants and their families take a wonderful experience with them that they’ll never forget.”

Semifinalists selected by audition or mailed entries will be hosted in Austin to take part in the semifinals held on April 28 at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. At that time, up to four finalists will be selected and awarded $300 each as well as having their hotel stay paid in Houston to compete before a large, enthusiastic audience of accordion fans at the Accordion Kings & Queens Festival on June 2. The Big Squeeze 2012 grand-prize-winner will be selected at the concert by the panel of judges with help from the audience. The grand-prize-winner will receive a prize package valued at $4500, including a $1000 cash prize, a brand new Hohner accordion and recording time at the historic Hacienda Records in Corpus Christi, as well as promotional support from SugarHill Recording Studios, Hohner, Inc., Hacienda Records and Texas Folklife, and other professional opportunities.

The Big Squeeze is supported by the members and Board of Texas Folklife, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, the Houston Endowment, the Still Water Foundation, the Austin Latino Music Association, the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support is provided by regional businesses including Hohner, Inc., SugarHill Recording Studios, Hacienda Records, FBA Design, Sign Effects and Embassy Suites Hotel in Austin.

About Texas Folklife

Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and preserving the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. For more than 25 years, Texas Folklife has honored the authentic cultural traditions passed down within communities, explored their importance in contemporary society, and celebrated them by providing accessible and joyful arts experiences. It is located in Austin, Texas, in the SoCo neighborhood—one of the city’s vibrant commercial and arts districts.

http://texasfolklife.org

1317 S. Congress Avenue

Austin, Texas 78704

T (512) 441-9255

F (512) 441-9222

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ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE LAUNCHED COCKTAIL LOUNGE “MIDNIGHT COWBOY” AT HOME OF FORMER BROTHEL

Alamo Drafthouse announced the opening of a new Alamo-owned cocktail lounge, Midnight Cowboy. Amidst the hustle and bustle of East Sixth Street in downtown Austin, an oasis of civility and conviviality arrived on March 9^th.

For over thirty years, Midnight Cowboy Oriental Modeling operated as a brothel in plain sight. Now, that formerly nefarious spot has been transformed into Austin’s premier cocktail destination. Under a red light, through an unmarked door, come find a 48 seat, reservation-based cocktail lounge, featuring drinks designed by Alamo Drafthouse Beverage Director Bill Norris and Midnight Cowboy manager Brian Dressel (formerly of FINO, East Side Showroom and Bar Congress) and a luxurious interior design by Joel Mozersky.

Midnight Cowboy can accommodate groups of up to eight people, and Mozersky has transformed three former “massage” rooms into private tables for groups of six to eight people, with booths for smaller parties in the front room.

Cocktails will be prepared tableside by highly-experienced bartenders, feature hand cut ice, premium spirits and freshly squeezed juice from an innovative and rotating menu of original cocktails, obscure classics, and modern favorites from our bartender friends in other cities.

Reservations can be made at http://midnightcowboymodeling.com/ . When a reservation is made, guests will be provided with the procedure for entry through Midnight Cowboy’s unmarked door and welcomed into Austin’s first true luxury cocktail experience.

Midnight Cowboy House Rules

Midnight Cowboy is a relaxing oasis in the midst of the Sixth Street liveliness. To ensure this atmosphere, we don’t allow smoking, guns, cell phone calls, laptops, games, or rowdiness. If you must smoke or make a call, please do so on the rear patio. Please keep your conversations at a reasonable level, and enjoy fine cocktails and the finer company of your companions.

While our cocktails might loosen inhibitions and the buildings past might encourage licentiousness, we ask that you refrain from public displays of affection and unwelcome advances towards members of other parties.

Tables at Midnight Cowboy are available for reservation. Reservations are for two hours and no parties larger than 8 can be accommodated. All reasonable (and legal) services will be considered by your bartenders and hosts.

JENNIFER LOPEZ, MARC ANTHONY, AND JAMIE KING’S ¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN IS ON FOX SATURDAY NIGHTS

As ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen debuts in English on the Fox network in North America for the first time this month, new figures reveal that over 30 million TV viewers are now watching the show across the Americas.

¡Q’Viva! The Chosen is made in three languages, it is shown in twenty one countries, and it has now become one of the biggest new international TV shows of 2012. Spanish-speaking fans were the first to fall in love with the show as ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen became #1 on #2 in its timeslot across all networks in Puerto Rico, Peru, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Brazil, while delivering audience share of 35% in Uruguay, 33% in Colombia and 22% in Ecuador. In Puerto Rico, ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen increased Saturday night viewership by a spectacular 60%, and in Uruguay by 50% when it opened last month, and additional solid debuts in Venezuela, Chile, Mexico, El Salvador and other countries have added further viewers in the last two weeks and it will continue to grow as other territories sign up to screen the show.

In North America, ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen is seen by over 4.4 million viewers each week. It opened in Spanish on Univision on January 28 2012 and was seen by 2.2 million viewers, making it the night’s second most-watched program on Spanish-language television in the United States. And on March 3^rd the English language version of the show opened on Fox drawing another 2.2 million viewers, a notable achievement for a new format opening on a Saturday night. After adding this North American audience to the show’s huge weekly Spanish audience, ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen now reaches over 30 million viewers each week.

Simon Fuller, comments: “Q’Viva! is one of the first network shows ever to broadcast simultaneously throughout the Americas in three languages. With over 30 million viewers in total already and more than 4 million people watching in the US in both English and Spanish language, this has been an extraordinary experiment. The Q’Viva! story will continue to grow throughout 2012 as more and more countries sign up to broadcast the show.”

"We are thrilled with the overwhelming response from audiences across the entire American continent to this extraordinary celebration of Latin culture,” said Endemol Studios CEO Philippe Maigret. “This is an incredible start for the show, and we are very excited to roll it out globally."

Created by Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jamie King, in collaboration with BlackBerry®, ¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN is a groundbreaking series celebrating Latin culture, music and performance arts. ¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN, also sponsored by American Airlines and Kohl’s, documents the dynamic trio’s journey throughout the Americas in search of the best in Latin culture and discovering artists that will stun the world with their color and originality.

During the course of the series, Jennifer, Marc and Jamie travel throughout the region and witness the most amazing singers, dancers, musicians, and mesmerizing performers that they have found through local grassroots efforts, YouTube (youtube.com/qviva), and Facebook (facebook.com/qvivathechosen).

"The Chosen" artists will make a dream journey to the U.S. for a once in a lifetime opportunity to share their artistic gifts with the world as part of a spectacular live show that will be the greatest celebration of Latin music and performance arts that the world has ever seen.

For more information on ¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN, please visit www.qvivathechosen.com and www.blackberry.com/qviva.

Exclusive content is available on the ¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN social media pages:

Youtube.com/qviva

Youtube.com/qvivathechosen

Facebook.com/qvivathechosen

Twitter.com/qviva

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POUND PUPPIES: HOMEWARD POUND; AVAILABLE MARCH 6th fROM SHOUT! FACTORY

Puppy lovers rejoice! Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound arrived on DVD on March 6, 2012, from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc.  The DVD set will contain bonus feature Learn to Draw Lucky.

The Pound Puppies are a team of fearless dogs whose sworn mission is to find homes for lonely puppies. Even though they look like regular dogs, these pro-active pooches match up pups with loving families fulfilling the mantra of a pup for every person and a person for every pup—all while they keep the humans at Shelter 17 clueless. Sometimes dogs are dogs' best friend!

The Pound Puppies series is currently airing on The Hub in the U.S. and YTV in Canada. The DVD release marks the North American home entertainment debut of Hasbro Studios’ hit show.

Episodes: Homeward Pound, My Fair Rebound, Quintuplets, K-9 Kid, Zoltron

Bonus Feature: Learn to Draw Lucky

Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound is priced at $12.99 SRP.

Even though I do not have a dog as a pet, nor have young children at home that watch this hit show, I do find it endearing to watch with children in the room who find this entertaining.
I am all for having childen watch age appropriate material, instead of some of the fare that is often available on television or in theaters at times.

Grab your copy for home use and share the cool story of helping others. We all can use a good reminder of that every once in a while.

Enjoy!

Liz

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The “Fancyman (Pt. 2)” episode of NEW GIRL, featuring guest stars Dermot Mulroney (“The Grey”) and Martin Starr (“Party Down”), airs this Tuesday, March 27 (9:00-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. “Fancyman (Pt. 1),” aired last Tuesday.

In “Fancyman (Pt. 2),” Jess’ (Zooey Deschanel) sophisticated date with Russell (guest star Mulroney) doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Nick’s (Jake Johnson) law school friend (guest star Starr) visits and brings out Nick’s inner frat boy to help him get over his recent dating troubles. Also, Winston (Lamorne Morris) panics when Shelby (guest star Kali Hawk) goes on a “girls” vacation, and Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Cece (Hannah Simone) try to keep their relationship under the covers, but one of the friends finds out their secret.

The Hunger Games llega en cines hoy

Cada año, en las ruinas de lo que una vez fue Norteamérica, el Capitolio de la nación Panem obliga a cada uno de sus doce distritos a enviar a dos de sus jóvenes adolescentes a competir en Los Juegos del Hambre (THE HUNGER GAMES). Un macabro castigo por una antigua rebelión así como una estrategia contante de intimidación gubernamental, Los Juegos del Hambre (THE HUNGER GAMES) son un espectáculo televisado en toda la nación en el que los participantes deben luchar entre sí hasta que quede un solo sobreviviente. 

Una joven de dieciséis años llamada Katniss Everdeen se ofrece a ocupar el lugar de su hermana menor para participar en los juegos, donde debe utilizar sus instintos más agudos y los consejos del borracho ex-campeón Haymitch Abernathy al enfrentarse a participantes que han entrenado para los juegos toda su vida.  Para poder retornar a su hogar en el Distrito 12, Katniss tendrá que tomar duras decisiones que confrontan la supervivencia y la humanidad, y la vida y el amor.

The FP in Select Theaters, including Alamo Drafthouse in Austin

Following its world premiere at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival as part of Fantastic Fest's midnight selection, the film was celebrated as "loud, furious and recklessly funny" (Indiewire) and called a "rare, ready-made cult hit." (Moviefone).

Drafthouse Films released 'THE FP' on March 16th in select cities and had a red carpet premiere in Los Angeles on February 25th.

This movie may not appeal to an older demographic or anyone who is not into games. Some may consider it  a bit juvenile and totally skip the film while it is in theaters. It will take an open-minded individual who loves all types of movies, especially the goof- ball ones. For many people I have heard from in the recent past, the 1980s is not a time period that they are fond of, so this also may be a factor in not going to spend movie dollars for this film. Brother Brandon has had commerical success with the feature films he has worked on, so this appears to be an opportunity for him to explore other styles that may not have come through the path he has been on. More power to the filmmaking team who took a chance on exploring something that seems like it was a blast to do together.  
'THE FP' is a high-concept comedy set in a dystopian near future where a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park in the deadly arena of competitive dance video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." This is the first film by the Trost brothers, Jason and Brandon.                                                 

In 'THE FP' BTRO (Brandon Barrera) is slain on the dance platform by trash-talking thug leader L Dubba E, his protégé little brother JTRO (Jason Trost) vows never to duel again and vanishes into self-imposed isolation. A year later, he's located by distressed former gang-mate KC/DC (CRANK 2's Art Hsu) and learns of the desperate state of The FP. Not only is the neighborhood in pieces; the villainous L Dubba E has his claws on Stacey (Caitlyn Folley), JTRO's ultimate crush. There's no other choice; our hero must return to restore order and regain the pride of his hometown. KC/ DC enlists guru BLT (Nick Principe) to school JTRO in the sacred art of ancient "Beat-Beat" technique via rigorous training sequences. Eventually, JTRO defeats enough low-ranking challengers to earn his cage match with Dubba E, and hopefully win back The FP along with the heart of Stacey. 'THE FP' is a fury of fancy footwork, triumphant montages, and neon street wear. 

Brandon and Jason Trost are fourth generation filmmakers and have worked in the film industry for their entire lives. Raised on sets, they began young, as assistants for their father in the craft of special effects. With years of working and learning the intricacies of filmmaking, they developed an appreciation for the art while reaching further than just special effects. Together as aspiring filmmakers they made short films all through out childhood. Jason began writing and acting, finishing a dozen feature length screenplays, as well as shooting numerous short films and independent features. Brandon focused on cinematography and enrolled in the Los Angeles Film School. He quickly moved into a promising career, with more than twenty feature films under his belt including: CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE starring Jason Statham; HALLOWEEN II; SNL feature film MACGRUBER; and Rob Zombie's upcoming LORDS OF SALEM.  Together as aspiring filmmakers they continue to make films together, known for their creative style and outlandish sense of humor.

Dark Tide Available through Video on Demand Now

LIONSGATE AND WREKIN HILL ENTERTAINMENT, IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROW 1 PRODUCTIONS, UNREEL

DARK TIDE, STARRING ACADEMY AWARD^® WINNER HALLE BERRY, WITH MULTI-TIER RELEASE STRATEGY

 Film To Debut On Ultra VOD March 8^th Prior To US Theatrical Run March 30^th  

The Three Muskateers available now on Blu ray and DVD

Born to be Heroes. Trained to be Warriors. Destined to fight evil...

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Logan Lerman, Orlando Bloom, Milla Jovovich and Academy Award^® Winner Christoph Waltz Star in Summit Entertainment Release

on 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD as of March 13^th

Rosario Dawson se suma a Amtrak para celebrar el Día Nacional del Tren

La galardonada actriz, escritora y filántropa Rosario Dawson será la portavoz del 5o. Día Nacional Anual del Tren y compartirá su amor por los viajes en tren y la forma en que estos le permiten involucrarse en la comunidad de una manera más personal con los amantes del tren. El Día Nacional del Tren, una celebración de los viajes en tren y las formas en que los trenes influyen en la vida de la gente de todos los Estados Unidos, se festejará el sábado 12 de mayo de 2012 en Nueva York, ciudad natal de Dawson, en estaciones de tren de Filadelfia, Chicago y Los Ángeles, y en comunidades de todo el país. Las festividades de este año harán hincapié en la perspectiva única que los pasajeros disfrutan cuando admiran la belleza y la vastedad del paisaje de los Estados Unidos desde la comodidad de sus asientos cuando viajan en tren.

"Estoy encantada de sumarme a Amtrak y los amantes del tren de todas partes en la celebración del Día Nacional del Tren. Amo los trenes, no solo porque ofrecen una forma más íntima de ver el país y experimentar las comunidades en el camino, sino también porque son una de las formas más ecológicas de viajar, y ese es un valor que siempre ha sido importante para mí", dice Rosario Dawson.

"Muchos de mis primeros recuerdos infantiles de viajes en Nueva York son en el tren", agrega Dawson. "Recuerdo viajes en Amtrak en los que, a la primera oportunidad, corría a visitar el vagón comedor. Es maravilloso poder caminar, pasar el rato y comer algo cuando uno quiere. Siempre estoy observando el rápido cambio del paisaje por la ventana, que puede ser tan fascinante como una película. Siempre hace que el viaje resulte mucho más vívido".

Dawson, un talento multifacético, es conocida por sus legiones de admiradores por su trabajo en cine, sus papeles protagónicos con los principales actores y directores de la actualidad, y por sus iniciativas filantrópicas en comunidades de todo el país. Cuando no está actuando con artistas como Will Smith en Men In Black II y Seven Pounds, Denzel Washington en Unstoppable, y Edward Norton en 25th Hour, Dawson se dedica a apoyar a diversas organizaciones comunitarias. Es la cofundadora de Voto Latino, la principal organización nacional no partidaria dedicada a llevar voces nuevas y diversas al proceso político para promover un cambio positivo, y es un miembro activo del Consejo de V-Day, una organización global fundada por Eve Ensler que se dedica a acabar con la violencia contra mujeres y niñas. Dawson es una fervorosa ambientalista que trabaja con la Environmental Media Association para promover estilos de vida sanos y sustentables, e inspirar conductas ambientalmente responsables, y actúa como mentora a través de su School Garden Program, que ofrece experiencias interdisciplinarias y centradas en los estudiantes para enriquecer el aprendizaje a través de "aulas vivas". Dawson también brinda su tiempo y su esfuerzo al Lower Eastside Girls Club de Manhattan, un grupo que se dedica a ayudar a las niñas a crecer, aprender, divertirse y desarrollar confianza en sí mismas y en su capacidad para hacer una diferencia en el mundo.

Se anima a las comunidades locales de todo el país a presentar sus propias celebraciones del Día Nacional del Tren. En el año 2011 hubo más de 200 celebraciones de ese tipo en ciudades de todo el país, y se espera que la cantidad de eventos sea aun mayor este año.

Para más información sobre el 5o. Día Nacional Anual del Tren, visite NationalTrainDay.com.

'21 Jumpstreet' Premiere in Los Angeles held after Screening the film at SXSW Film Festival in Austin

Images from the '21 JUMP STREET' premiere held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

In the action-comedy '21 Jump Street,' Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. As they trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, Schmidt and Jenko risk their lives to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring. But they find that high school is nothing like they left it just a few years earlier – and neither expects that they will have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again and all the issues they thought they had left behind.

This was after the screening and presentation at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin a couple of days earlier, when they showed up in public wearing their police uniform from the film. Channing Tatum is every bit as handsome in person as he is on the big screen. Also, Rob Riggle does not stay too far behind, looking very fit and tall, in keeping with his military lifestyle that he maintains to date.

Liz

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En la comedia de acción '21 Jump Street,' Schmidt (Jonah Hill) y Jenko (Channing Tatum) estan mas que listos para dejar sus problemas adolescentes detrás. Tras sumarse a las fuerzas policiales y a la unidad secreta Jump Street, ellos usarán sus apariencias juveniles para una misión encubierta en la escuela secundaria local. Al cambiar sus armas e insignias por mochilas, Schmidt y Jenko arriesgarán sus vidas para investigar una violenta y peligrosa red de narcotráfico. Aún asi descubrirán que la escuela secundaria ya no se parece a la que dejaron unos pocos años atrás, y se sorprenderán al tener que confrontar el terror y la ansiedad de volver a ser adolescente, sumado a un montón de conflictos que pensaban que habían dejado atrás.

Esto fue despues del lanzamiento en el Festival de Cine SXSW en Austin un par de dias anterior, cuando se presentaron frente al publico en el uniforme de policia como en la cinta. Channing Tatum esta igual de guapo en persona como lo es en la pantalla.

Y el que no se queda muy atras es el actor Rob Riggle, cual en su vida real, es un militar hasta el presente.

Liz

'Tower Heist' on Blu ray and DVD available for retail purchase, along with many other recent releases

Ben Stiller & Eddie Murphy Lead an All-Star Cast in

the Great and Hilarious Action-Comedy

 TOWER HEIST

Own the Special Edition Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack That Includes

DVD, Digital Copy & UltraViolet™ & Features

Two Hilarious Alternate Endings & Exclusive Bonus Features

Included in the Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack is an all-new UltraViolet™ copy of the film. UltraViolet^™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too. The Tower Heist Combo Pack also includes a DVD and Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice! The Blu-ray^™ also includes Universal's Second Screen—a technology that enhances the viewing experience by allowing viewers to simultaneously control and interact with the film and bonus material on a WiFi-connected tablet or computer as the movie plays on the television screen. The new Flick View Feature will allow fans to interact even more with the movie and be able to move content from their tablet to their TV screen.

BONUS FEATURES

Bonus features that appear on the both the Blu-ray^™ and DVD versions include:

• Two Alternate Endings – not seen in theatres
• Hilarious Deleted & Alternate Scenes
• Gag Reel
• Plotting Tower Heist—Following the structure of a classic caper movie in three acts, director Brett Ratner, producer Brian Grazer and the entire cast bring this heist film to a whole new level. Viewers will learn how the project started, as well as meet the screenwriters and cast. This exclusive feature reveals the secrets of the set design, special effects and more, including what it took to create the iconic sequence involving Steve McQueen’s car!
• Feature Commentary with director Brett Ratner, editor Mark Helfrich and co-writers Ted Griffin & Jeff Nathanson

Friends With Kids in theaters

‘Friends with Kids’ is an ensemble comedy written, directed produced and performed by Jennifer Westfeldt (Kissing Jessica Stein, Ira & Abby). She and Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, Stepbrothers) are the last two singles in the group of a close-knit circle of friends comprised of cast members Jon Hamm (who also co-produced), Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Chris ODowd.

Ben (Hamm) and Missy (Wiig) have a hot chemistry between them and they just can’t keep their hands off each other. Leslie (Rudolph) and Alex (O’Dowd) happily anticipate their first child. Julie Keller (Westfeldt) and Jason Fryman (Scott) have been friends since their school days and talk to each other at all hours of the day sharing the latest about their lives. Julie is not dating anyone at the time and Jason dates everyone, sharing intimate details with Julie. It is quite obvious in the film that Julie thinks of Jason as more than her buddy, but she respects where he is in his life with the dating game. He encourages her to get out more to find her man.  

The relationship between the friends becomes a bit strained after children arrive and things change when they cannot meet in trendy bars or frequent dinners as before. Parenting is stressful and leads to marital conflict, but more for Ben and Missy who have become utterly different to each other as a couple with children. One dinner party practically turns into a disaster. Julie and Jason observe the effect that parenting has had on their friends' relationships. They wonder if there isn’t a better way to have children and keep their life, so they conduct an “experiment.”

The BFFs make a pact to have a child together, not marry, continue dating others, plus ensuring the child’s care is a priority. Everyone in the group questions their unconventional “experiment” and parents are baffled, yet they are happy for the new baby.

When it comes to dating other people, Jason meets Mary Jane (Megan Fox), a performing artist, in the park and Julie is introduced to Kurt (Edward Burns) among her social circle of lady friends. Things seem to be going well until Jason starts to see Kurt’s relationship grow with his son as the new couple seems to be growing closer.

Although this is a comedy with some humor in it, the drama that comes for each couple provides the actors with an opportunity to show the viewers their acting range. There is more to them than SNL, Parks and Recreation or ‘Bridesmaids.’ Westfeldt does a good job with the script for the change in character that Adam Scott performs very well.  

‘Friends with Kids’ opened in Austin on March 9, 2012 when the SXSW Film Festival started and can possibly be overlooked, but I would recommend the 107 minute film. Just do not take the children to it during this Spring Break week, as it is rated R for sexual content and language.

Liz Lopez B-

ONCE IN A LIFETIME – ROCK VS. CENA TO AIR ON 11 NBCU NETWORKS

WWE (NYSE:WWE) and NBCUniversal are joining forces to televise “Once in a Lifetime – Rock vs. Cena”, an epic one-hour special that follows WWE Superstars The Rock® and John Cena® on their respective roads to WrestleMania® XXVIII. This first ever behind-the-scenes special premieres Monday, March 26 on USA Network at 8/7c and will also air on NBCUniversal networks including Syfy, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, G4, Style, NBC Sports Network, mun2, CLOO and Universal HD leading up to WrestleMania on Sunday, April 1^st at 7:00 p.m. ET.

This lifestyle special is a candid and compelling look at two of the biggest icons in sports entertainment history as they prepare for their Once in a Lifetime main event match.

¡La mayor aventura de los Muppets llega a casa! La película imperdible para toda la familia debuta

¡La mayor aventura de los Muppets llega a casa!

La película imperdible para toda la familia debuta en Blu-ray Combo Pack ™, versión digital y

On-Demand el 20 de marzo de 2012

¡El lanzamiento ofrece a los fans la banda de sonido completa de la película con el DVD y con un pack 'Wocka-Wocka' para disfrutar de la mejor experiencia Muppet!

Una de las comedias familiares más queridas y con mejores críticas de 2011, "The Muppets" de Disney, protagonizada por Jason Segel, la nominada al Premio de la Academia Amy Adams y la pareja de celebridades favorita Kermit the Frog y Miss Piggy debuta el 20 de marzo en Blu-ray Combo Pack ™, DVD, Digital Download y formatos On-Demand. Una película que no puedes dejar de tener para que disfrute toda la familia, el lanzamiento para uso doméstico de "The Muppets" de Disney incluye el DVD y la banda de sonido en una presentación, y también otra presentación especial, un 'Wocka-Wocka Value Pack', que incluye la película en Blu-ray de alta definición, DVD y Digital Copy (tres discos), además de una tarjeta para descarga que le permite a los fans hacerse con todas las canciones de la popular banda de sonido de la película.

El Blu-ray Combo Pack de "The Muppets" de Disney, con su imagen inmaculada y sonido perfecto, viene con una gran cantidad de contenidos adicionales, incluyendo el hilarante "The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History - We Think)", con tomas falsas y bloopers. El gran lanzamiento también incluye la divertida pieza "A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through", que sigue a Jason Segel, Kermit, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy y a otros personajes mientras se preparan para su primer día de rodaje, además de muchas otras cosas divertidas.

"El Blu-ray es una gran manera de llevar a los Muppets a tu hogar sin preocuparte por ordenar el lío que hacemos", dijo Kermit the Frog, comentando sobre el anuncio. "Y los extras del detrás de escenas muestran todo lo que se hizo para llevar nuestra película a la gran pantalla. Es algo que los fanáticos de los bloopers y las tomas falsas - básicamente la esencia de nuestra actuación - no pueden dejar pasar".

Miss Piggy está igualmente encantada con el lanzamiento de la película en Blu-ray: "¡Ahora puedes verme a moi siempre que quieras! ¡Ohh, vous es afortunado!".

Los divertidos contenidos adicionales en el Blu-ray de "The Muppets" de Disney incluyen algo nunca antes visto, "Disney Intermission", una hilarante nueva función que le permite a los espectadores apretar pausa en su control remoto y ver cómo los Muppets se apoderan de la pantalla y entretienen hasta que la película vuelva a ponerse en marcha. Además, el lanzamiento incluye "Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song", una versión extendida del rap del villano Tex Richman (Chris Cooper, ganador del Premio de la Academia) que cuenta la historia de por qué odia a los Muppets. También se incluyen comentarios con el guionista y protagonista Jason Segel, el director James Bobin y el guionista Nicholas Stoller.

Con la irreverente comedia, música y baile que caracterizan a los Muppets, los fanáticos de todas las edades alentarán este reencuentro de la pandilla para recaudar fondos con la intención de salvar los derruidos Muppet Studios de las garras del nefasto magnate del petróleo Tex Richman. Los nuevos fans y los seguidores de toda la vida encontrarán la conexión del arco íris cuando lleven "The Muppets" de Disney a sus hogares.

'Wocka-Wocka Value Pack' de 3 discos

(1 Disco Blu-ray + 1 Disco DVD + Digital Copy + Tarjeta de descarga de banda de sonido)

Incluye:

• The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History--We Think) - Las tomas falsas más divertidas y las mejores bromas del detrás de escenas de "The Muppets" de Disney.
• Disney Intermission - Una innovadora característica. ¡Poner pausa va a ser muy divertido cuando los Muppets se apoderen de la pantalla cada vez que pares el disco!
• Scratching The Surface: A Hasty Examination of the Making of Disney's "The Muppets." Presentado por el gerente de unidad de producción J.G., el elenco y el equipo analizan el detrás de escenas sobre cómo se hizo la historia de los Muppets y cómo marcó un hito en la historia del cine.
• Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song. Rapeando sobre su miserable vida, Tex le cuenta al público cómo llego a ser un tipo tan podrido.
• A Little Screen Test on the way to the Read Through. Este metraje hilarante sigue a la pandilla de los Muppets en su primera lectura del guión en conjunto.
• Ocho escenas eliminadas.
• Comentario de audio con Jason Segel, James Bobin y Nicholas Stoller
• El Combo Pack también trae trailers inéditos en broma.
• La banda de sonido completa.

Combo Pack de 2 discos (1 Disco Blu-ray + 1 Disco DVD)

Incluye:

• The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History--We think).
• Disney Intermission
• Scratching the Surface: A Hasty Examination of the Making of Disney's "The Muppets"
• Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song
• A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through
• Escenas eliminadas
• Comentario de audio con Jason Segel, James Bobin y Nicholas Stoller
• Contenidos ocultos

1 Disco DVD + Tarjeta de descarga de banda de sonido

Incluye:

• The longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History--We Think)
• Banda de sonido completa

1 Disco DVD

Incluye:

• The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History--We Think)

Bono Digital Exclusivo
Incluye:

• Inside Walter's Trailer. Espía el trailer privado de Walter mientras se prepara para interpretar su gran papel.

ESPECIFICACIONES DE DISCO:

Lanzamiento: 20 de marzo de 2012

Formatos y 3 discos Blu-ray con banda de sonido('Wocka-Wocka Value Pack')

'Treasure Buddies' disponible en Blu ray and DVD

The Walt Disney Studios lanzo Treasure Buddies, una nueva película para toda la familia en formato Blu-ray™, DVD y Digital. Este 6º film de la franquicia de los Buddies está protagonizado por los favoritos de todos, las súper estrellas caninas parlantes Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha y Mudbud. La banda de cachorros se embarca en un viaje al misterioso Egipto en busca del mayor tesoro del mundo animal, la legendaria joya Ojo de Gato del tesoro perdido de Cleocatra. ¡El peligro acecha en cada esfinge secreta, cripta críptica y pirámides misteriosas ya que Ubasti, un gato malvado, planea apoderarse de la mítica joya y usar su poderosa energía para eliminar a los perros del planeta! Con la ayuda de sus nuevos y adorables amigos, un bebé de camello y un pícaro mono llamado Babi, la pandilla y sus nuevos amigos eluden trampas, resuelven rompecabezas y exploran una misteriosa tumba en la expedición más excitante y desafiante que han vivido hasta ahora.

Treasure Buddies, una aventura que mueve la cola, debutaro en toda Norte América en un nuevo Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), 1-Disco DVD o en formato digital estándar o de alta definición.

Material extra:

• DIGS: B-Dawg Edition – En este gracioso segmento extra, B-Dawg el cachorro fanático del hip hop le da un tour de su casa al niño reportero G.
• “Roam” Music Video – Una remake de la canción de The B-52s interpretada por Caroline Sunshine, Kenton Duty y Adam Irigoyen, integrantes del elenco de la exitosa serie de Disney Channel  “Shake it Up”

Especificaciones de los discos:

Duración:                                  Aproximadamente 93 minutes

Clasificación:                            G en EEUU y Canadá (material extra no clasificado)

Aspectos técnicos:                   Blu-ray: 1080p Alta definición 1:78.1
                                                 DVD: 1.78:1

Sonido:                                     Blu-ray: inglés 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, francés y español 5.1 Dolby Digital

                                                 DVD: inglés, francés y español 5.1 Dolby Digital

Subtítulos:                                Blu-ray: inglés SDH, francés y español

                                                 DVD: inglés SDH, francés y español

Director /productor y elenco

El productor y director Robert Vince, la fuerza imaginativa detrás de los mundialmente populares éxitos de Air Buddies, Snow Buddies, Space Buddies, Santa Buddies y Spooky Buddies, crea su aventura más atrapante con Treasure Buddies. Con la actuación de Mudbud (voz de Ty Panitz - Santa Buddies, Spooky Buddies, How to Eat Fried Worms), Rosebud (voz de G. Hannelius - Space Buddies, Snow Buddies), B-Dawg (voz de Skyler Gisondo - Santa Buddies, Space Buddies, Spooky Buddies), Budderball (voz de Nico Ghisi - Santa Buddies, Space Buddies) y Buddha (voz de Field Cate - Santa Buddies, Space Buddies), en el film también actúan Richard Riehlel en el rol de Thomas Howard, Mason Cook como Pete Howard, Edward Herrmann como Philip Wellington, Adam Alexi-Malle interpretando a Amir, Mo Gallini como Tarik, Christopher Maleki como Seti y Anna Primiani en el papel de Cleocatra.

Sinopsis del film:        

Los Buddies parten a una nueva aventura y esta vez su travesía los lleva hasta las ruinas del antiguo Egipto donde, con la ayuda de nuevos amigos, que incluyen a Digger el perro arqueólogo, Cammy, un bebé de camello, y un travieso mono llamado Babi, explorarán tumbas misteriosas, esquivarán bombas traicioneras, y correrán para llegar antes que un malévolo gato al tesoro más grande del reino animal, el collar perdido de Cleocatra.