Neon is a comedy series from Netflix with a cast of hustlers led by Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, and Jordan Mendoza attempting to break into the reggaeton industry.
Co-created by executive producers Shea Serrano and Max Searle, Neon follows three friends who move to Miami aiming to make it big in the world of reggaeton. However, the show also explores the harrowing realities that come with the music industry.
Neon made its debut on Netflix on October 19.
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Co-created by executive producers Shea Serrano and Max Searle, Neon follows three friends who move to Miami aiming to make it big in the world of reggaeton. However, the show also explores the harrowing realities that come with the music industry.
Neon made its debut on Netflix on October 19.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/24/2023
- by Pierre Chanliau
- The Direct
Well before it even dropped, Netflix's new show "Neon" found itself embroiled in a bit of controversy. After all, how could a show that follows the trials and tribulations of a young reggaetonero on his path to fame allegedly not include Puerto Rican voices in its conception when the island - along with Panama - helped to pioneer the genre and take it to new heights? Well, after a few course corrections and the participation of reggaeton leyenda Daddy Yankee himself, "Neon" is finally available to stream. And while the criticism about the reported lack of Puerto Rican participation was warranted, it doesn't tell the whole story of what the show's trying to achieve in the first place.
You see, "Neon" isn't a story about the perreo born in Puerto Rico. Nor is it a story about the reggae en Español produced by Panama. It is a story about the global,...
You see, "Neon" isn't a story about the perreo born in Puerto Rico. Nor is it a story about the reggae en Español produced by Panama. It is a story about the global,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
On Entourage, the central tension always involved the question of whether Vince was gonna do the movie. Only there was never really any tension, because of course Vince was gonna do the movie — or, if he didn’t, things would in some other way work out just fine for him, E, Turtle, and even Johnny Drama. Yet for a show with no real stakes and only a modest level of humor (especially if you weren’t amused by Ari screaming actionable insults at Lloyd), it ran for eight seasons. And a movie!
- 10/19/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Neon is a new series created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle. It stars Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, and Jordan Mendoza among others.
“Neon” is a music series that revolves around a group of young individuals striving for success in the music industry, specifically in the realm of reggaeton, in Miami. If you’re a fan of this genre of music, then this series is definitely for you.
Santi, a singer, and his two assistants move to the city of their dreams to fulfill their aspirations.
However, it won’t be an easy journey.
Neon
With plenty of rhythm, ambitious youngsters, and captivating stories, “Neon” delves into the intricacies of music production and showcases how an artist strives to rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of success. It’s a series that explores the pursuit of dreams and the necessary steps to achieve them.
Moreover, it delves into the...
“Neon” is a music series that revolves around a group of young individuals striving for success in the music industry, specifically in the realm of reggaeton, in Miami. If you’re a fan of this genre of music, then this series is definitely for you.
Santi, a singer, and his two assistants move to the city of their dreams to fulfill their aspirations.
However, it won’t be an easy journey.
Neon
With plenty of rhythm, ambitious youngsters, and captivating stories, “Neon” delves into the intricacies of music production and showcases how an artist strives to rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of success. It’s a series that explores the pursuit of dreams and the necessary steps to achieve them.
Moreover, it delves into the...
- 10/19/2023
- by Alice Lange
- Martin Cid - TV
By now, the beats of an aspiring-musician saga are as familiar as those of a fairy tale. There’s the hungry young artist who seems marked for stardom long before the rest of the world has caught on. There’s the crappy starter apartment, and the glitzy industry parties, and the boardroom meetings with labels who don’t quite get it. There’s the moment when the hero hears his own song on the radio, and the moment when he caves to the temptations of fame, and the moment he’s made to decide to be true to himself.
Sometimes, in the darker iterations of this story, there’s also the spectacular crash after the meteoric rise; in the more thoughtful or incisive versions, there might be conversations about the limitations of his art or the compromises it demands or its impact on the world. But Neon is not that tale.
Sometimes, in the darker iterations of this story, there’s also the spectacular crash after the meteoric rise; in the more thoughtful or incisive versions, there might be conversations about the limitations of his art or the compromises it demands or its impact on the world. But Neon is not that tale.
- 10/19/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A reggaeton star is about to be born. On Thursday, Netflix will premiere Neon, a comedy show that follows rising reggaetón star Santi, played by Tyler Dean Flores, as he moves to Miami to pursue his music dreams after his song “Exagerao” goes viral online. Ahead of the scripted show’s premiere, Rolling Stone exclusively premieres the music video for the song that catapults Santi.
“The music video is one of the first times we see Santi do his thing, showing off his talent but also his charm,” the show...
“The music video is one of the first times we see Santi do his thing, showing off his talent but also his charm,” the show...
- 10/18/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Are you ready for your next TV obsession?
Neon, Netflix's highly-anticipated reggaeton comedy-drama, premieres Thursday, October 19, 2023.
TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at a clip from one of the freshman season's most pivotal episodes.
In the clip, we see Isa, an A-list Latin pop star who gathers her friends for a trip to her exclusive tropical island getaway.
In perhaps a nod to the rich and famous, our three leads get out of their car to escape to the private jet for a luxury holiday.
They have a pre-conceived expectation of what's about to go down, but the truth is, they couldn't be more wrong.
Isa, played by the Umbrella Academy's Genesis Rodriguez, tells them this isn't like the getaways other celebrities can give them.
How?
We're not giving it all away here because we want you to be at least a little surprised when you watch the TV clip below.
Neon, Netflix's highly-anticipated reggaeton comedy-drama, premieres Thursday, October 19, 2023.
TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at a clip from one of the freshman season's most pivotal episodes.
In the clip, we see Isa, an A-list Latin pop star who gathers her friends for a trip to her exclusive tropical island getaway.
In perhaps a nod to the rich and famous, our three leads get out of their car to escape to the private jet for a luxury holiday.
They have a pre-conceived expectation of what's about to go down, but the truth is, they couldn't be more wrong.
Isa, played by the Umbrella Academy's Genesis Rodriguez, tells them this isn't like the getaways other celebrities can give them.
How?
We're not giving it all away here because we want you to be at least a little surprised when you watch the TV clip below.
- 10/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"He's not a one hit wonder. He's the real deal." That's what they all say! Netflix has unveiled the full trailer for the series Neon set in music scene in Miami. From exec producer Daddy Yankee, with original songs produced by Tainy, Neon is a new series about three friends' quest to find fame in the world of reggaeton. Or at least play one paying gig. While this isn't the first film or TV show with reggaeton, definitely one of the first to focus specifically on this scene and this music. Three friends move from a small town in Florida with the hope of making it big. This stars Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, Emma Ferreira as Ness, Jordan Mendoza as Felix, Courtney Taylor as Mia, along with Michelle Cortés, Jessie Camacho, Ana Sofia Pomales, and Cecille Colón. The eight-episode comedy captures not only the three besties' larger-than-life dreams, but...
- 10/4/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The hustle isn’t easy, but three friends are committed to doing it together in Netflix’s new Daddy Yankee-produced series, Neon.
The streamer released the trailer for the upcoming music comedy on Tuesday, which is set to feature a number of cameo appearances including Brray, Jon Z, Lyanno, Jowell, Ken-y, Jota Rosa, Villano Antillano and Daddy Yankee.
The series follows Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, alongside some old friends — Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) — from small town Florida, and a brand new one, A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), attempts to leave his mark on the Miami music scene.
The eight-episode comedy is a look at the hilarious and sometimes even harrowing realities of trying to make your dreams come true — whether it’s being the biggest star in reggaeton, a music manager, or a music video director — in the music industry.
The streamer released the trailer for the upcoming music comedy on Tuesday, which is set to feature a number of cameo appearances including Brray, Jon Z, Lyanno, Jowell, Ken-y, Jota Rosa, Villano Antillano and Daddy Yankee.
The series follows Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, alongside some old friends — Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) — from small town Florida, and a brand new one, A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), attempts to leave his mark on the Miami music scene.
The eight-episode comedy is a look at the hilarious and sometimes even harrowing realities of trying to make your dreams come true — whether it’s being the biggest star in reggaeton, a music manager, or a music video director — in the music industry.
- 10/3/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Apple TV+ has announced that Criminal Record, starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo, will launch on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Two new episodes will be available on premiere date, followed by one new episode every Friday through February 23.
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, Criminal Record is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London.
An anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy.
The series touches on issues of race, institutional failure, and the quest to find common ground in a polarized Britain.
Starring Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker, the cast of Criminal Record also features Charlie Creed-Miles,...
Apple TV+ has announced that Criminal Record, starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo, will launch on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Two new episodes will be available on premiere date, followed by one new episode every Friday through February 23.
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, Criminal Record is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London.
An anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy.
The series touches on issues of race, institutional failure, and the quest to find common ground in a polarized Britain.
Starring Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker, the cast of Criminal Record also features Charlie Creed-Miles,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix’s official trailer for its upcoming Daddy Yankee-executive produced series “Neon” showed its star, Santi, (Tyler Dean Flores) is no “one-hit-wonder.”
“This is it, we’re moving to Miami,” says Felix (Jordan Mendoza) in the trailer’s opening.
“I’m going to be the biggest Reggaeton star in the world,” Santi chimes in.
And Santi means what he says, as he and his two friends Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix set their sights on South Florida to pursue their dreams of putting Santi on the map as a Reggaeton artist in the music industry — even it means preparing for the biggest meeting of their lives inside a gas station bathroom or living in a 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Despite the odds against them, “We have a plan,” says Ness, who acts as Santi’s manager alongside Felix, who serves as Santi’s creative director. Together, the trio is determined to...
“This is it, we’re moving to Miami,” says Felix (Jordan Mendoza) in the trailer’s opening.
“I’m going to be the biggest Reggaeton star in the world,” Santi chimes in.
And Santi means what he says, as he and his two friends Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix set their sights on South Florida to pursue their dreams of putting Santi on the map as a Reggaeton artist in the music industry — even it means preparing for the biggest meeting of their lives inside a gas station bathroom or living in a 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Despite the odds against them, “We have a plan,” says Ness, who acts as Santi’s manager alongside Felix, who serves as Santi’s creative director. Together, the trio is determined to...
- 10/3/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
"I want to be the biggest reggaeton star in the world." Netflix has revealed the teaser trailer for the series Neon, about musicians in Miami. From exec producer, Daddy Yankee, and with original songs produced by Tainy, Neon is a new series about three friends' quest to find fame in the world of reggaeton. Or at least play one paying gig. It's set to debut on Netflix starting in October. While this isn't the first film or TV show featuring reggaeton, this is definitely one of the first to focus specifically on this scene and this music. Three friends move from a small town in Florida with the hope of making it big in Miami. Starring Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, Emma Ferreira as Ness, Jordan Mendoza as Felix, Courtney Taylor as Mia, along with Michelle Cortés, Jessie Camacho, Ana Sofia Pomales, and Cecille Colón. Looks really upbeat and lively...
- 9/1/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Neon sounds like a winner for Netflix. The exciting new comedy series has a trailer and premiere date.
The streaming service will launch Neon on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
"From small-town Florida to the bustling beaches and bright lights of Miami, Neon follows three friends as they hustle their way to making it big in the world of reggaeton," the official description teases.
"The eight-episode comedy captures not only the three besties' larger-than-life dreams, but also the harsh realities and funny mishaps of surviving the music industry."
The series stars Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), hopes to become the biggest star in reggaeton.
"Or at least pay his rent," the tongue-in-cheek logline adds.
Neon was co-created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, who also serves as showrunner.
The...
The streaming service will launch Neon on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
"From small-town Florida to the bustling beaches and bright lights of Miami, Neon follows three friends as they hustle their way to making it big in the world of reggaeton," the official description teases.
"The eight-episode comedy captures not only the three besties' larger-than-life dreams, but also the harsh realities and funny mishaps of surviving the music industry."
The series stars Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), hopes to become the biggest star in reggaeton.
"Or at least pay his rent," the tongue-in-cheek logline adds.
Neon was co-created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, who also serves as showrunner.
The...
- 8/31/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix’s new comedy “Neon,” which executive produced by Daddy Yankee, is bringing all the heat this fall.
In the teaser for “Neon,” which is set for an Oct. 19 launch, three friends from a small town in Florida make their way to Miami as rising reggaeton artist Santi (Tyler Dean Flores) attempts to climb his way to the top of the music industry with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor).
“Picture it: you are a star,” Ness tells Santi, who dreams of becoming “the biggest reggaeton star in the world” in the teaser. “We have to show them that we’re not just some loser wanna-bees.”
“Ness, the three of us currently live in a 2009 Toyota Corolla,” Felix says, injecting some reality into the group’s dreams.
While industry staples are immediately impressed by Santi’s “rare” fluency as a writer,...
In the teaser for “Neon,” which is set for an Oct. 19 launch, three friends from a small town in Florida make their way to Miami as rising reggaeton artist Santi (Tyler Dean Flores) attempts to climb his way to the top of the music industry with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor).
“Picture it: you are a star,” Ness tells Santi, who dreams of becoming “the biggest reggaeton star in the world” in the teaser. “We have to show them that we’re not just some loser wanna-bees.”
“Ness, the three of us currently live in a 2009 Toyota Corolla,” Felix says, injecting some reality into the group’s dreams.
While industry staples are immediately impressed by Santi’s “rare” fluency as a writer,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Bottoms is a teen sex comedy film directed by Emma Seligman, who also worked on the script with Rachel Sennott. The film follows two unpopular lesbian high school senior girls who set up a fight club in the name of a self-defense class in order to get with their crushes. Bottoms stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in the lead roles of Pj and Josie. So, if you loved Bottoms here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Good Boys (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Just how bad can one day get? The creative minds behind Superbad and Sausage Party take on sixth grade hard in this innocent yet raunchy comedy. 12-year-olds Max, Thor, and Lucas decide to skip school in an attempt to learn how to kiss in time for a kissing party. Their odyssey of epically bad decisions involves some accidentally stolen drugs, frat-house paintball,...
Good Boys (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Just how bad can one day get? The creative minds behind Superbad and Sausage Party take on sixth grade hard in this innocent yet raunchy comedy. 12-year-olds Max, Thor, and Lucas decide to skip school in an attempt to learn how to kiss in time for a kissing party. Their odyssey of epically bad decisions involves some accidentally stolen drugs, frat-house paintball,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
:When it comes to teen coming-of-age movies, the premise of Hulu's "Miguel Wants to Fight" sounds pretty formulaic. Our hero Miguel wants to get into a fight before moving out of town and is helped by his group of loyal friends. Think "American Pie" but violence - rather than sex.
Director Oz Rodriguez's "Miguel Wants to Fight" is about trying to fit yourself into the mold society says you should be in. In this particular case, it's a physically aggressive male, which isn't true to who our protagonist is.
"This kid lives in a town where fighting is a big deal. Where boxing is a huge deal and his dad is a fighter," Rodriguez tells Popsugar, "Miguel would rather not. He just wants to watch movies and watch dudes beat up themselves."
Still, that's where Miguel finds himself, butting up against cultural norms that can be pretty limiting for Latino boys.
Director Oz Rodriguez's "Miguel Wants to Fight" is about trying to fit yourself into the mold society says you should be in. In this particular case, it's a physically aggressive male, which isn't true to who our protagonist is.
"This kid lives in a town where fighting is a big deal. Where boxing is a huge deal and his dad is a fighter," Rodriguez tells Popsugar, "Miguel would rather not. He just wants to watch movies and watch dudes beat up themselves."
Still, that's where Miguel finds himself, butting up against cultural norms that can be pretty limiting for Latino boys.
- 8/21/2023
- by Cristina Escobar
- Popsugar.com
Miguel Wants to Fight is a comedy film directed by Oz Rodriguez. The Hulu original film is set in a neighborhood where fighting and violence are at every corner despite that our protagonist Miguel has never been a part one. Miguel Wants to Fight stars Tyler Dean Flores, Raul Castillo, Imani Lewis, Suraj Partha, and Jordyn Owens. So, if you loved the Hulu film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Big Time Adolescence (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Synopsis: A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo (Griffin Gluck) attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke (Pete Davidson), an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropoout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, thing start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad (Jon Cryer) tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
Big Time Adolescence (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Synopsis: A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo (Griffin Gluck) attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke (Pete Davidson), an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropoout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, thing start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad (Jon Cryer) tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
- 8/16/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The rules of the streets are clear: If a brawl ensues, you fight too. It doesn’t matter who threw the first punch or instigated the fracas. A blow at your friend is an attack on the group.
It’s odd, then, that Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores), the protagonist of Miguel Wants to Fight, a spry and entertaining film directed by Oz Rodriguez, has never even thrown a punch. His friends aren’t habitual fighters, but even they’ve found themselves in the middle of a melee or two. Plus, Miguel’s dad (Raúl Castillo) runs a boxing studio and the kid’s obsessed with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
So, what gives? Is it inexperience? (Yes). Lack of confidence? (That too). Fear? (Bingo).
In Miguel Wants to Fight, the eponymous character seeks out a skirmish to avoid telling his friends about his family’s impending move. It’s a...
It’s odd, then, that Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores), the protagonist of Miguel Wants to Fight, a spry and entertaining film directed by Oz Rodriguez, has never even thrown a punch. His friends aren’t habitual fighters, but even they’ve found themselves in the middle of a melee or two. Plus, Miguel’s dad (Raúl Castillo) runs a boxing studio and the kid’s obsessed with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
So, what gives? Is it inexperience? (Yes). Lack of confidence? (That too). Fear? (Bingo).
In Miguel Wants to Fight, the eponymous character seeks out a skirmish to avoid telling his friends about his family’s impending move. It’s a...
- 8/16/2023
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
You ready to rumble? Miguel sure is in the new Hulu original movie “Miguel Wants to Fight,” which debuts on Wednesday, Aug. 16 for on-demand streaming. It’s a hysterical coming-of-age comedy that follows the titular character on his quest to finally get into a fight, a cultural rite of passage that he some missed up until this point in his life. You can watch Miguel Wants to Fight with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
How to Watch ‘Miguel Wants to Fight’ When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Miguel Wants to Fight’
Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) has never actually been in a fight. Despite fighting being a critical part of the social fabric in his neighborhood, Miguel has never been given a reason to throw down, and for the most part he’s just fine with that.
How to Watch ‘Miguel Wants to Fight’ When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Miguel Wants to Fight’
Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) has never actually been in a fight. Despite fighting being a critical part of the social fabric in his neighborhood, Miguel has never been given a reason to throw down, and for the most part he’s just fine with that.
- 8/16/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Hulu’s newest action comedy, Miguel Wants To Fight, is set in Syracuse, where Miguel Perez (Tyler Dean Flores) needs to get into a fight within the week before he moves out. Directed by Oz Rodriguez, the movie is a happy amalgamation of teen drama, goofy action, and hilarious comedy and makes for a rather satisfying watch. Timed at only 1 hour and 15 minutes, this won’t take up too much of your daily leisure time, and you’ll find yourself laughing along as these teens go through a phase of self-discovery in this movie’s runtime. Here’s a detailed summary and review of Miguel Wants To Fight.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Does Miguel Want To Fight?
Miguel Perez is the timid and peace-loving kid who hangs out with a group of three other teens in the rather unruly part of Syracuse. Although his father is a boxing coach, Miguel would...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Does Miguel Want To Fight?
Miguel Perez is the timid and peace-loving kid who hangs out with a group of three other teens in the rather unruly part of Syracuse. Although his father is a boxing coach, Miguel would...
- 8/16/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Disney streaming users can be forgiven for hoping that last week was just a dream that they’ll wake up from soon. The House of Mouse announced a new wave of price increases for all of its streaming services last week, though the ad-supported plans of Disney+ and Hulu will remain unchanged.
Elsewhere in Hollywood, the top writers’ and actors’ unions in the business remain on strike, with no end in sight. Representatives for the Writers Guild of America resumed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (which represents major studios) on Friday, which is at least a step in the right direction. It may not be in time to save the entire fall programming schedule, but there are several new shows and movies headed to streaming this week to help viewers distract themselves in the meantime!
Monday, Aug. 14 ‘Solar Opposites’ Season 4 Premiere | Hulu
Your favorite aliens...
Elsewhere in Hollywood, the top writers’ and actors’ unions in the business remain on strike, with no end in sight. Representatives for the Writers Guild of America resumed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (which represents major studios) on Friday, which is at least a step in the right direction. It may not be in time to save the entire fall programming schedule, but there are several new shows and movies headed to streaming this week to help viewers distract themselves in the meantime!
Monday, Aug. 14 ‘Solar Opposites’ Season 4 Premiere | Hulu
Your favorite aliens...
- 8/14/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“People jump in, you jump in. That’s the rule.” So says one of high schooler Miguel’s punch-happy pals at the start of Hulu’s bawdy comedy flick Miguel Wants to Fight (premiering August 16). But Miguel has never jumped in. That realization is a shock to his three best friends—ex-boxer David (Christian Vunipola), scrappy Cass (Imani Lewis), and sharp-tongued Srini (Suraj Partha)—who swear they’ve seen the guy throw at least one punch. Later, when Miguel gets the upsetting news that he’s moving hours away from Syracuse with his family, he decides to try to get into his first fight instead of telling his friends. Conveniently, he lives in a neighborhood where everyone, and we mean everyone, is always getting into a scrap. “Miguel is surrounded by fighting. That’s something we wanted to enforce, even in the murals that he walks by,” director Oz Rodriguez says.
- 8/13/2023
- TV Insider
"The best fighters see themselves winning – so they win!" Hulu has launched an official trailer for an indie film titled Miguel Wants To Fight, a coming-of-age comedy from filmmaker Oz Rodriguez (of Vampires. vs the Bronx previously). It will be streaming on Hulu starting in the middle of August. The film is about a 17-year-old in who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. "Haven't you ever seen a kid learn to fight?" Tyler Dean Flores (known for "Reefa") stars as Miguel, who tries to figure out how to properly get into a real fight, utilizing training and encouragement from his friends. It also co-stars Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, and Suraj Partha as his friends, plus Raul Castillo, Dascha Polanco, and Andrea Navedo. This looks heavily inspired by the great Scott Pilgrim vs the World (which...
- 7/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Most people spend their entire lives avoiding physical altercations, but in Miguel’s case, all he can think about is giving someone the gift of chin music in the Hulu Original film Miguel Wants to Fight. Hulu debuted the first Miguel Wants to Fight trailer on Tuesday, teasing the next film from American High. The light-hearted coming-of-age comedy taps into the curse of peer pressure, self-doubt, and the mystery of knowing if you can hold your own in a schoolyard scuffle.
Here’s the official synopsis for Miguel Wants to Fight:
Despite living in a neighborhood where fighting is stitched into the fabric of everyday life, high school junior Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) has never found himself in one. And, to be honest, he’s perfectly fine with that. But when a combination of events turn his life upside down, Miguel and his three best friends —the stoic David...
Here’s the official synopsis for Miguel Wants to Fight:
Despite living in a neighborhood where fighting is stitched into the fabric of everyday life, high school junior Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) has never found himself in one. And, to be honest, he’s perfectly fine with that. But when a combination of events turn his life upside down, Miguel and his three best friends —the stoic David...
- 7/25/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Updated, 9:09 a.m.: “Miguel, have you ever gotten into a fight?” Tyler Dean Flores’ high schooler is asked in the first trailer for the Hulu Original Film, Miguel Wants to Fight. “It’s like what everyone does.”
He once got into an altercation outside of a grocery store, involving “aggressively hugging,” he recalls. But realizing that this doesn’t count, he succumbs to a bit of peer pressure, embarking on a series of misadventures with his three best friends — the stoic David (Christian Vunipola), the rowdy Cass (Imani Lewis) and the quick-tongued Srini (Suraj Partha) — as he tries to get into his first real brawl.
Read more about the film, arriving on Hulu on August 16th, below. Check out the trailer above.
Previously, July 19: Hulu on Wednesday unveiled a series of first look photos for Miguel Wants to Fight — its eighth Original Film from American High (Big Time Adolescence...
He once got into an altercation outside of a grocery store, involving “aggressively hugging,” he recalls. But realizing that this doesn’t count, he succumbs to a bit of peer pressure, embarking on a series of misadventures with his three best friends — the stoic David (Christian Vunipola), the rowdy Cass (Imani Lewis) and the quick-tongued Srini (Suraj Partha) — as he tries to get into his first real brawl.
Read more about the film, arriving on Hulu on August 16th, below. Check out the trailer above.
Previously, July 19: Hulu on Wednesday unveiled a series of first look photos for Miguel Wants to Fight — its eighth Original Film from American High (Big Time Adolescence...
- 7/25/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Neon has added Grammy-Award Winning Reggaeton Producer Tainy – along with Lex Borrero and Ivan Rodriguez – all from Ntertain and Neon16, collectively known as Tainy & One Six, to serve as Executive Music Producers. The group is writing and producing original songs for the series.
The Music Supervisors are One Six of Neon16 and Ntertain, and Joe Rodriguez and Javier Nuno of Indice. Deadline also exclusively revealed in May the addition of reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee as an executive producer who will also cameo in the series.
The eight-episode series set to premiere later this year focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger-than-life dreams but the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who,...
The Music Supervisors are One Six of Neon16 and Ntertain, and Joe Rodriguez and Javier Nuno of Indice. Deadline also exclusively revealed in May the addition of reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee as an executive producer who will also cameo in the series.
The eight-episode series set to premiere later this year focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger-than-life dreams but the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Daddy Yankee has signed on as an executive producer of the upcoming Netflix series Neon. Yankee, a pioneer of the reggaeton genre popularized in his native Puerto Rico, also makes a cameo appearance.
Across 8 episodes, Neon follows three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami, hoping to make it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles their larger-than-life dreams and the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Emma Ferrerira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world—or at least make rent.
Shea Serrano created Neon and Max Searle is the showrunner. In addition to Serrano and Yankee, executive producers include Searle alongside Scooter Braun, James Shin...
Across 8 episodes, Neon follows three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami, hoping to make it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles their larger-than-life dreams and the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Emma Ferrerira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world—or at least make rent.
Shea Serrano created Neon and Max Searle is the showrunner. In addition to Serrano and Yankee, executive producers include Searle alongside Scooter Braun, James Shin...
- 5/1/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the success of their years-long partnership that spawned seven original films including Natalie Morales’ “Plan B” and “Crush,” Hulu Originals has renewed its first look deal with comedy production company American High. Jason Zaro (“Brigsby Bear”) will serve as co-producer across the new slate of films for Hulu.
The renewed partnership comes on the heels of the successful release of “It’s a Wonderful Binge” in November 2022, which starred Kaitlin Olson, Danny Trejo, Nick Swardson, Tim Meadows. The movie serves as a sequel to the first Hulu original comedy under the American High banner, “The Binge,” which featured Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco, Dexter Darden.
Coming up, Hulu will release the eighth film on American High’s original slate, “Miguel Wants to Fight,” a coming of age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city.
The renewed partnership comes on the heels of the successful release of “It’s a Wonderful Binge” in November 2022, which starred Kaitlin Olson, Danny Trejo, Nick Swardson, Tim Meadows. The movie serves as a sequel to the first Hulu original comedy under the American High banner, “The Binge,” which featured Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco, Dexter Darden.
Coming up, Hulu will release the eighth film on American High’s original slate, “Miguel Wants to Fight,” a coming of age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city.
- 3/1/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu Originals renewed a first look output deal with comedy production company American High.
Founded in 2017 by writer, director and producer Jeremy Garelick and producer Mickey Liddell’s Ld Entertainment, American High aims to tell “modern stories of eclectic characters from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the most formative (and often most hilarious) years of their lives.”
Under the renewed partnership announced Wednesday, the companies will release “Miguel Wants to Fight,” a coming of age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. The cast includes Tyler Dean Flores, Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, Suraj Partha and Raul Castillo.
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Here’s What’s New on Hulu in March 2023
The agreement with Hulu, first established in 2019, has generated seven original films so far, with an eighth and final film of the original slate on the way.
Founded in 2017 by writer, director and producer Jeremy Garelick and producer Mickey Liddell’s Ld Entertainment, American High aims to tell “modern stories of eclectic characters from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the most formative (and often most hilarious) years of their lives.”
Under the renewed partnership announced Wednesday, the companies will release “Miguel Wants to Fight,” a coming of age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. The cast includes Tyler Dean Flores, Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, Suraj Partha and Raul Castillo.
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Here’s What’s New on Hulu in March 2023
The agreement with Hulu, first established in 2019, has generated seven original films so far, with an eighth and final film of the original slate on the way.
- 3/1/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Hulu Originals has renewed its first-look output deal with American High.
The comedy production company, which first partnered with Hulu in 2019, has generated seven original films including Natalie Morales’ Plan B and Crush starring Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho, with an eighth and final film of the original slate on the way.
Jason Zaro (Brigsby Bear) will serve as co-producer across the new slate of films for Hulu.
The renewed partnership comes after the release of It’s a Wonderful Binge in November 2022 that starred Kaitlin Olson, Danny Trejo, Nick Swardson and Tim Meadows. It was the sequel to the first Hulu original comedy under the American High banner, The Binge (starring Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco and Dexter Darden).
Up next, Hulu will release American High’s Miguel Wants to Fight, a coming-of-age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his...
The comedy production company, which first partnered with Hulu in 2019, has generated seven original films including Natalie Morales’ Plan B and Crush starring Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho, with an eighth and final film of the original slate on the way.
Jason Zaro (Brigsby Bear) will serve as co-producer across the new slate of films for Hulu.
The renewed partnership comes after the release of It’s a Wonderful Binge in November 2022 that starred Kaitlin Olson, Danny Trejo, Nick Swardson and Tim Meadows. It was the sequel to the first Hulu original comedy under the American High banner, The Binge (starring Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco and Dexter Darden).
Up next, Hulu will release American High’s Miguel Wants to Fight, a coming-of-age comedy about a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his...
- 3/1/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Neon is coming to Netflix. The streaming service has greenlit the new comedy series from Shea Serrano, the author of best-sellers like The Rap Year Book, Basketball (and Other Things), and Movies (and Other Things). In the series, viewers will see three friends move from a small town in Florida to Miami with hopes of breaking into reggaeton. Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferrerira, Courtney Taylor, and Jordan Mendoza are set to star.
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- 11/9/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix has given a series order to the comedy “Neon” from Shea Serrano.
The streaming service has given the series an eight-episode order. Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor will star. Per the official logline, the series “focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton.”
Flores stars as Santi, described as “a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Ferreira) and Felix (Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.”
Flores is repped by Paradigm and Untitled Entertainment. Ferreira is repped by Oaz and 3 Arts Entertainment. Mendoza is repped by CAA, Avalon Management, and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz.
Serrano created the series and serves as an executive producer.
The streaming service has given the series an eight-episode order. Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor will star. Per the official logline, the series “focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton.”
Flores stars as Santi, described as “a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Ferreira) and Felix (Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.”
Flores is repped by Paradigm and Untitled Entertainment. Ferreira is repped by Oaz and 3 Arts Entertainment. Mendoza is repped by CAA, Avalon Management, and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz.
Serrano created the series and serves as an executive producer.
- 11/8/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is dancing to the beat of reggaeton for its next comedy series.
The streamer has handed a series order to Neon, a comedy set in the world of the musical genre that birthed the song “Despacito,” the second-most-viewed video ever on YouTube.
Related: 2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza and Courtney Taylor star in the series, which comes from creator Shea Serrano with Max Searle set as showrunner.
Serrano, the author of The Rap Year Book, is behind Amazon Freevee series Primo with Mike Schur and Searle is co-showrunner of the second season of Chad and co-exec producer of Dave.
The eight-part series focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger than life dreams but the harsh comic realities...
The streamer has handed a series order to Neon, a comedy set in the world of the musical genre that birthed the song “Despacito,” the second-most-viewed video ever on YouTube.
Related: 2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza and Courtney Taylor star in the series, which comes from creator Shea Serrano with Max Searle set as showrunner.
Serrano, the author of The Rap Year Book, is behind Amazon Freevee series Primo with Mike Schur and Searle is co-showrunner of the second season of Chad and co-exec producer of Dave.
The eight-part series focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger than life dreams but the harsh comic realities...
- 11/8/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Netflix is entering the world of reggaeton.
The streaming giant has handed out an eight-episode series order for Neon, a comedy from creator Shea Serrano and showrunner Max Searle (Dave).
The series revolves around three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. Neon chronicles their larger-than-life dreams as well as the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores (Reefa, The Falcon and Winter Soldier) stars as Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferrerira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.
Serrano and Searle exec produce the comedy for Scooter Braun’s Sb Projects,...
Netflix is entering the world of reggaeton.
The streaming giant has handed out an eight-episode series order for Neon, a comedy from creator Shea Serrano and showrunner Max Searle (Dave).
The series revolves around three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. Neon chronicles their larger-than-life dreams as well as the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.
Tyler Dean Flores (Reefa, The Falcon and Winter Soldier) stars as Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferrerira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.
Serrano and Searle exec produce the comedy for Scooter Braun’s Sb Projects,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Tyler Dean Flores (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Imani Lewis (First Kill), Christian Vunipola (Queenpins), Suraj Partha (Modern Family) and Raúl Castillo (Cha Cha Real Smooth) will star in Miguel Wants to Fight, a coming-of-age comedy that American High is producing for Hulu, which has entered production.
The film centers on Miguel (Flores), a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. It stems from Hulu’s partnership with American High, which has also seen the release of titles including Big Time Adolescence, Plan B, Crush and The Binge.
Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez (Kenan) is directing from a script by Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano.
The film centers on Miguel (Flores), a 17-year-old who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. It stems from Hulu’s partnership with American High, which has also seen the release of titles including Big Time Adolescence, Plan B, Crush and The Binge.
Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez (Kenan) is directing from a script by Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano.
- 5/23/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Father Kelly (Ewan McGregor) advising Gio (Shiloh Fernandez) in The Birthday Cake, Jimmy Giannopoulos’ sharp debut feature.
In the first instalment of my conversation with Jimmy Giannopoulos on The Birthday Cake, Ed Bahlman (music producer and founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss the score Jimmy co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky and how he worked on creating the original sound design for the film with Ryan M Price. We also touched on the screenplay, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), the possible subliminal influence of Shiloh being in Catherine Hardwicke’s Red Riding Hood on the script, and Sean Price Williams’ entrancing cinematography.
Jimmy Giannopoulos (pointing to his Frank Sinatra poster) with Anne-Katrin Titze on seeing Emory Cohen in John Crowley’s adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s novel Brooklyn: “I was really blown away by him as a performer.”
Jimmy speaks about working with Emory Cohen,...
In the first instalment of my conversation with Jimmy Giannopoulos on The Birthday Cake, Ed Bahlman (music producer and founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss the score Jimmy co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky and how he worked on creating the original sound design for the film with Ryan M Price. We also touched on the screenplay, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), the possible subliminal influence of Shiloh being in Catherine Hardwicke’s Red Riding Hood on the script, and Sean Price Williams’ entrancing cinematography.
Jimmy Giannopoulos (pointing to his Frank Sinatra poster) with Anne-Katrin Titze on seeing Emory Cohen in John Crowley’s adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s novel Brooklyn: “I was really blown away by him as a performer.”
Jimmy speaks about working with Emory Cohen,...
- 7/24/2021
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Birthday Cake director and composer Jimmy Giannopoulos with Anne-Katrin Titze on being introduced to Ed Bahlman: “Before anything, you know, I saw Liquid Liquid open for LCD Soundsystem in Madison Square Garden about ten years ago.” Photo: Ed Bahlman
The Birthday Cake, directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), shot crisply by Sean Price Williams, grips us firmly right from the start. The superb ensemble cast includes Ewan McGregor, Lorraine Bracco, Val Kilmer, Emory Cohen, William Fichtner, Vincent Pastore, David Mazouz, Paul Sorvino, Penn Badgley, Ashley Benson, Tyler Dean Flores, Luis Guzmán, Marla Maples, and Clara McGregor.
In the first instalment of my conversation on the making of The Birthday Cake, music producer 'legend' Ed Bahlman (founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss with Jimmy Giannopoulos the terrific score he co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky, and the original...
The Birthday Cake, directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), shot crisply by Sean Price Williams, grips us firmly right from the start. The superb ensemble cast includes Ewan McGregor, Lorraine Bracco, Val Kilmer, Emory Cohen, William Fichtner, Vincent Pastore, David Mazouz, Paul Sorvino, Penn Badgley, Ashley Benson, Tyler Dean Flores, Luis Guzmán, Marla Maples, and Clara McGregor.
In the first instalment of my conversation on the making of The Birthday Cake, music producer 'legend' Ed Bahlman (founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss with Jimmy Giannopoulos the terrific score he co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky, and the original...
- 5/26/2021
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough set off on a whirlwind weekend romance in Monday, a romantic drama that IFC Films released in theaters and on-demand Friday.
It’s the fourth feature from director Argyris Papadimitropoulos, who also wrote and produced the film.
Here is the plot: When Mickey (Stan) is dragged away from his DJ set by a drunken friend and introduced to Chloe (Gough) one hot summer night in Athens, the attraction between the pair is immediately palpable. So palpable that before they know it they’re waking up naked on the beach Saturday morning. And so it goes that a one-night stand on Friday turns into a whirlwind weekend romance that leads to serious conversations when they face the harsh sunlight on Monday morning.
The pic was an official selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and the 2020 Toronto Film Festival. Check out the trailer below.
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman...
It’s the fourth feature from director Argyris Papadimitropoulos, who also wrote and produced the film.
Here is the plot: When Mickey (Stan) is dragged away from his DJ set by a drunken friend and introduced to Chloe (Gough) one hot summer night in Athens, the attraction between the pair is immediately palpable. So palpable that before they know it they’re waking up naked on the beach Saturday morning. And so it goes that a one-night stand on Friday turns into a whirlwind weekend romance that leads to serious conversations when they face the harsh sunlight on Monday morning.
The pic was an official selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and the 2020 Toronto Film Festival. Check out the trailer below.
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman...
- 4/16/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s the summer of 2013 and spray cans rattle as Reefa (Tyler Dean Flores), an ambitious, 18-year-old graffiti artist, paints his signature symbol — an eye surrounded by flower petals — illegally on a wall in his suburban Miami neighborhood. Later his father (José Zúñiga) a Colombian immigrant nervously awaiting the arrival of the family’s green cards, discovers it, and forces Reefa to whitewash over it before the authorities arrive. Prickling with adolescent resentment, the young man does so, and inadvertently supplies Jessica Kavana Dornbusch’s true-story biopic with an unfortunate parallel: “Reefa,” based on an enraging, heartbreaking real-life event, paints over the colors, creativity and chaos of its true-life tragedy with layers of film-convention formula.
Reefa is a good-looking skateboarder, cocksure about his artistic talent and eager to break into Miami’s tagging scene prior to moving to New York — the erstwhile home of his heroes Basquiat, Warhol and Haring — to attend art school.
Reefa is a good-looking skateboarder, cocksure about his artistic talent and eager to break into Miami’s tagging scene prior to moving to New York — the erstwhile home of his heroes Basquiat, Warhol and Haring — to attend art school.
- 4/15/2021
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
"I just really need the world to see what I can do." Vertical Ent. has debuted an official trailer for an indie film titled Reefa, based on the true story of Israel "Reefa" Hernandez Jr, a young Colombian immigrant and talented artist. Tyler Dean Flores stars as Israel, spending his last summer in Miami with friends, family and his new girl Frankie before moving to New York City. While Israel and his friends skateboard the city streets and spray paint the walls of Wynwood, Miami's graffiti Mecca, anxieties emerge twofold: Israel and his family nervously await their Green Cards while he desperately seeks recognition for his work. When he spray paints one last wall with art that will earn him great respect with his peers, an encounter with a police officer leaves everyone devastated, the Miami community outraged, and the nation reeling from yet another case of police brutality. This also stars George Sear,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Film Life Foundation’s inaugural Social Justice Now Film Festival (Sjnff) has unveiled its robust program including its spotlight screenings including the documentaries 40 Years A Prisoner from HBO, Us Kids, and Sncc executive produced by Pharell Williams as well as I Am Other. and the narrative feature Reefa. The fest will also feature the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed Just Mercy and Ryan Coogler’s award-winning Fruitvale Station as opening night films which will screen at Paramount’s Drive-In Theater on Wednesday, October 21. Both films star Michael B. Jordan, who was previously announced as Co-Ambassador alongside Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Opal Tometi. All official selections and spotlight screenings will be available to stream for free on abffplay.com, a new digital platform, powered by Endeavor Streaming from October 21-25.
“Through these films, we hope to advance the dialogue and help to reshape the narrative of racial and social justice in this country.
“Through these films, we hope to advance the dialogue and help to reshape the narrative of racial and social justice in this country.
- 10/12/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Seann William Scott’s “Already Gone” and “High Strung: Free Dance” get releases, and Tom Skerritt, Mira Sorvino and Chloe Coleman get cast.
Acquisition
Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to the Seann William Scott road drama “Already Gone,” executive produced by Keanu Reeves, Variety has learned exclusively.
Christopher Kenneally directed from his own script with Rainmaker Films producing. The film, which also stars Shiloh Fernandez, Justine Skye and Tyler Dean Flores, will be released in theaters and on demand on Aug. 16.
Flores plays a lonely teenager in Coney Island who uses his graffiti to escape from his abusive stepfather, portrayed by Scott. The teenager is in love with his stepfather’s girlfriend and they flee together to Colorado after the stepfather tries to pimp her out.
The film is produced by Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films,...
Acquisition
Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to the Seann William Scott road drama “Already Gone,” executive produced by Keanu Reeves, Variety has learned exclusively.
Christopher Kenneally directed from his own script with Rainmaker Films producing. The film, which also stars Shiloh Fernandez, Justine Skye and Tyler Dean Flores, will be released in theaters and on demand on Aug. 16.
Flores plays a lonely teenager in Coney Island who uses his graffiti to escape from his abusive stepfather, portrayed by Scott. The teenager is in love with his stepfather’s girlfriend and they flee together to Colorado after the stepfather tries to pimp her out.
The film is produced by Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Shiloh Fernandez has joined the cast of Green Dolphin in a key supporting role.
As previously announced, the coming-of-age film stars Justine Skye, Tyler Dean Flores and Seann William Scott.
The road movie follows 15-year-old Robinson (Flores) and 20-year-old Keesha (JSkye) as they venture cross-country in an attempt to escape the grasp of abusive foster parent and drug-dealer Martin (Scott). When they break down midway, Keesha and Robinson meet Edwin (Fernandez) and a new family that could turn their life around.
Written and directed by Chris Kenneally (in his narrative feature film debut), Green Dolphin is being produced...
As previously announced, the coming-of-age film stars Justine Skye, Tyler Dean Flores and Seann William Scott.
The road movie follows 15-year-old Robinson (Flores) and 20-year-old Keesha (JSkye) as they venture cross-country in an attempt to escape the grasp of abusive foster parent and drug-dealer Martin (Scott). When they break down midway, Keesha and Robinson meet Edwin (Fernandez) and a new family that could turn their life around.
Written and directed by Chris Kenneally (in his narrative feature film debut), Green Dolphin is being produced...
- 7/11/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Night School: Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip; The Best Man Holiday, above) will direct Night School. Kevin Hart is already set to star in the action-comedy, which revolves around misfit adults who must attend night school so they can pass the Ged exam and earn high school diplomas. The movie is scheduled for release on September 28, 2018. [Deadline] Green Dolphin: Singer and songwriter Justine Skye (above) will make her feature debut in Green Dolphin. Her character travels with a teenage boy (Tyler Dean Flores) as they seek to escape an abusive foster parent and drug dealer (Seann William Scott). Chris Kenneally wrote the original script and will direct; he previously made the documentary Side by Side. Keanu Reeves serves as one of the executive producers...
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- 6/30/2017
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Night School: Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip; The Best Man Holiday, above) will direct Night School. Kevin Hart is already set to star in the action comedy, which revolves around misfit adults who must attend night school so they can pass the Ged exam and earn high school diplomas. The movie is scheduled for release on September 28, 2018. [Deadline] Green Dolphin: Singer and songwriter Justine Skye (above) will make her feature debut in Green Dolphin. Her character travels with a teenage boy (Tyler Dean Flores) as they seek to escape an abusive foster parent and drug-dealer (Seann William Scott). Chris Kenneally wrote the original script and will direct; he previously made the documentary Side by Side. Keanu Reeves serves as one of the executive producers...
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- 6/30/2017
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Justine Skye, Tyler Dean Flores and Seann William Scott have been cast in the coming-of-age road movie Green Dolphin, written and directed by Chris Kenneally.
Green Dolphin follows 15-year-old Robinson (Flores) and 20-year-old Keesha (Skye) as they venture cross-country in an attempt to escape the grasp of abusive foster parent and drug-dealer Martin (Scott). When they breakdown midway, Keesha and Robinson discover a new family that could turn their life around.
The film is produced by Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films, Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, and Shruti Ganguly of Honto88. Keanu Reeves and Clay Pecorin...
Green Dolphin follows 15-year-old Robinson (Flores) and 20-year-old Keesha (Skye) as they venture cross-country in an attempt to escape the grasp of abusive foster parent and drug-dealer Martin (Scott). When they breakdown midway, Keesha and Robinson discover a new family that could turn their life around.
The film is produced by Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films, Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, and Shruti Ganguly of Honto88. Keanu Reeves and Clay Pecorin...
- 6/29/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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