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La Bamba Remake Being Developed by Sony

©Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures and Mucho Mas Media are working together to develop a remake of the musical film, La Bamba. Like its 1987 Golden Globe-nominated predecessor, the upcoming remake will be based on the life of the rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens, Variety is reporting. Luis Valdez, the writer and director of…

John Leguizamo and Other Latino Actors Slam James Franco’s Casting as Fidel Castro

On August 4th, James Franco has reportedly been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in “Alina of Cuba” is directed by Miguel Bardem Based on screen play by Jose Rivera and Nilo Cruz, but many Latino actors aren’t happy about their decision.  Most notably, “Chef” and “Moulin Rouge!” actor John Leguizamo, who recently voiced Bruno in…