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Are We Approaching Hispanic Social Media All Wrong?

2011-03-03T13:31:00.000-08:00

by Jose Villa Published with permission from Jose R Villa @jrvilla Jose R. Villa, Founder of Sensis Agency Hispanic social media continues to be one of the hottest topics in the business of Hispanic marketing. More statistics come out every day about Hispanics and how they use social media. A steady flow of conferences, panel discussions as well as interest from marketers and their

TotalAXIS Discovery Invite

2011-02-28T10:56:00.000-08:00

YOU'RE INVITED Join us on March 30, 2011 for our first event of 2011 featuring special guest Marc Hirschfeld, (Casting Director) for a conversations with. For more information visit our event RSVP page here.

Does NBC's casting of a non-Latino in a prominent role...

2010-09-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else bothered even a little bit that in today's day and age when we have so many superior Latino actors, that NBC couldn't find one quality Latino to be cast as the Cuban American President? I know they can choose to cast whomever they want but I am even more concerned that this has gone by the Latin community without much surprise or much protest! At what point do we start to protect

The DREAM Act – Urgent Action Needed! How and why you should help!

2010-09-20T12:09:00.000-07:00

by Charlotte Melanie Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, the U.S. Senate will begin the final steps of determining whether or not thousands of young Americans, many of whom are Latino, will be able to fulfill their American dreams. By giving just minutes of your time, you have the opportunity to make a positive, life-changing difference for these dreamers. (Take Action Now!) Last

Being Latino a blog worth following...

2010-09-18T09:12:00.000-07:00

Founded by Lance Rios, the Being Latino blog has grown into a recognizable force in the social media environment. With over 40K folloowers on Facebook alone and more through other mediums, the team at BL does its best to communicate a strong positive message about Latinos in every facet of life. Worth following or keeping up with, here is their blog's About Us description. Being Latino is a

Lionsgate and Televisa Unite on Latin Films

2010-09-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Read this article and post your comments, I would like to hear your take on this writer's article. NY TIMES ARTICLE HERE. (Camilla Belle, left, and Alexa Vega in “From Prada to Nada,” directed by Angel Gracia.)

Latinos in Social Media (LatISM)

2010-09-18T08:59:00.000-07:00

On September 18, Latinos in Social Media (LatISM), kicks off 12-month, multi-city tour of the state of California with a kick-off and awards ceremony in LA. We plan to take in as much of the state as possible, from the inner city of Los Angeles, to the corridors of power in Sacramento, to many of the places where Latinos are joining others to invent and reinvent the way we live, work and

"Apples" by Gary Perez to screen in multiple festivals

2010-07-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

A down-on-his-luck man, Nino (Bobby Cannavale), meets for lunch with his estranged father, Ricardo (Efrain Figueroa), who seems to glide through life. Nino tries to come clean about his recent misfortunes, but plagued with a series of interruptions, Nino's plan takes a detour. And while Ricardo makes his way home, it seems, perhaps the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree.

VP Diversity at FOX Television Ron Taylor to Speak at Business Breakfast at Bergamot

2010-07-19T06:47:00.000-07:00

Writers Boot Camp cordially invites you to attend BUSINESS BREAKFAST AT BERGAMOT with special guest speaker RON TAYLOR (VP DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT, FOX BROADCASTING/20TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION) http://www.writersbootcamp.com/BusinessBreakfast/ Moderated by Jeffrey Gordon Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 7:45am - 9:45am 7:45am - Check-in and networking 8:30am - program begin As Vice

NYC Premiere of Go For It

2010-07-13T05:50:00.000-07:00

Support the NYC premiere of the film "Go For It" at the NY Latino Film Festival. About the film... Night after night, Carmen and her friends tear up the dance floor at the local club. By day, she works at a grocery store to put herself through junior college and fulfill her immigrant parents’ dream for her to get an education and have a better life. But when one of Carmen’s professors catches

Join Sheila E and Katharine McPhee for An Evening of Angels

2010-07-13T05:46:00.000-07:00

Founded by Sheila E. and Lynn Mabry, the Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is dedicated to providing abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods. Join them on July 25th for An Evening of Angels 2. For more information please go to:

Jessy Terrero Directs "Gun" with 50 Cent and Val Kilmer

2010-07-06T14:44:00.000-07:00

Check out the trailer of Jessy's latest film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJB2cmq5KYE

Go For It Screens in NYC July 29th

2010-07-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

Please pass the word along to any New Yorkers as we are trying to help Carmen fill up her screening. I was able to check out the LA premiere and Carmen and her cast did a great job and I think you will enjoy this film by a first time filmmaker whom spent the last 7 years and all her savings making this project come to life. If you cannot attend, please pass the word. Here's a note and info

Check out our new site

2010-07-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

We just posted our new marketing site. Check it out at http://marketing.totalaxis.com/

John Leguizamo at the La Jolla Playhouse for 2 weeks!

2010-03-02T12:29:00.000-08:00

John Leguizamo Diary of a MadmanMarch 4 - March 14, 2010 A Page To Stage Workshop Production Mandell Weiss Theatre John Leguizamo thrills audiences as he gets up close and personal in his new, uncensored, uninhibited tour-de-force one-man show, John Leguizamo Diary of a Madman. In Leguizamo's trademark live performance style, this piece explodes with energy taking audiences on a non-stop

When will white people stop making movies like avatar?

2009-12-20T07:59:00.000-08:00

Interesting article, a must read. Let me know your thoughts...http://io9.com/5422666/when-will-white-people-stop-making-movies-like-avatar

LBN Newswire Post from Sunday April 19th

2009-04-20T05:34:00.000-07:00

So over the weekend, this interview (a very brief one) was published. It was taken during a very interesting time of my life and many of you wrote me about it, and I appreciate it. For those who missed it I thought I would post it, it a quick read.SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009LBN-FACESPACE:1. Name: Benjamin N. Torres 2. What Makes You Unique? Everyone is unique, I guess I would rather answer, what

The MERCURY Latino Lens Short Film Challenge

2006-06-28T07:42:00.000-07:00

MERCURY has teamed with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) to find six hot Latino/a Filmmakers. The MERCURY Latino Lens Short Film Challenge is an opportunity for six Finalists (3 students, 3 Emerging Filmmakers) to receive $10,000 to produce and direct an

ALMA Awards Announced

2006-04-12T06:55:00.000-07:00

ALMA Awards Announced Press Release - April 4, 2006 Press Contact: Marsha Smith, ABC Entertainment Publicity (818) 460-6605, marsha.l.smith@abc.com Jennifer Price, ALMA/NCLR, The Lippin Group (323) 965

Shakira's New Video

2006-02-28T06:05:00.000-08:00

WANT TO BE IN SHAKIRA'S NEW VIDEO? Here's your chance to be featured in Shakira's new "Hips Don't Lie" music video! Send in a video clip of yourself shaking your hips to her new song. Then, on March 8th, you can log on to Yahoo! Music for the premiere of this special fans-only version of the "Hips Don't Lie" video to see if you made the cut!All participants will also be entered to win a trip

Newsletter online

2006-02-22T06:15:00.000-08:00

Check out this week's newsletter: 2 FREE screenings including Q&A's with Filmmakers. Click on the link to view details.A special evening with Sheila E. - CIRCLE OF PASSIONAn Evening with LLOYD KLEIN -Couture-Hosted by: ANGELA BASSETTSpecial Appearances by: SHARON STONE, JAMIE FOXX, NIKKA COSTA, WENDY & LISA and more... http://www.totalaxis.com/newsletters/tac_newsletter_022106.htm

Top 10 Latin Producers

2006-02-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

We all know the top 3 producers: David Valdes, Elizabeth Avellan and of course Moctezuma Esparza; but who rounds off the top ten list. Follow these IMDB.com links and weigh in on the list or send us who you think should be on it. This includes Film and TV. David Valdes David Valdes Elizabeth Avellan Elizabeth Avellan Moctezuma Esparza Moctesuma Esparza

San Diego Latino Film Festival

2006-02-20T05:31:00.000-08:00

Celebration of Latino Film, Music and Art Scheduled for March 9 19, 2006 at UltraStars Mission Valley at Hazard CenterSan Diego Media Arts Center San Diego's prestigious and internationally recognized San Diego Latino Film Festival, soars into its' 13th year with impressive and exhilarating activities, special events and initiatives. Taking place March 9 19, 2006 at UltraStars Mission

NALIP Conference

2006-02-20T05:15:00.000-08:00

The NALIP conference will take place in Long Beach March 9-12, 2006. Visit http://www.NALIP.org for more information.

FLIX @ CineSpace 02/23/06

2006-02-19T10:52:00.000-08:00

FLIX @ CineSpace Thursday February 23rdView event info in html at TotalAXIS On Thursday, February 23rd TotalAXIS and NALIP will join once again for our Shorts FLIXfest. The event Q&A will be moderated by Producer Erick Garcia and representatives from TotalAXIS and NALIP and will include the filmmakers. 7:30 PM - Cocktails & Dinner8:00 PM - "Oracles" Screening9:00 PM - Q&A with Producers, Director