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The creators behind Real Women Have Curves never imagined their musical, which is set in the Eighties, would hit as hard as it does today. Based on the 2002 film of the same name, the show follows a group of women working at a garment factory as they navigate issues of body positivity and, most poignantly —especially given what’s happening in the country — the realities of being undocumented immigrants.

The powerful story centers on Ana (played by Tatianna Córdoba), a young woman coming of age in East L.A. with...

As they’ve been doing throughout Metallica’s “M72 World Tour,” bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett performed a local-inspired “doodle” at the band’s show in Landover, Maryland on Wednesday night (May 28th). With the show taking place in the greater Washington, D.C. area, the pair paid tribute to the legendary Fugazi.

Trujillo and Hammett’s Fugazi tribute consisted of them performing the intro to the classic “Waiting Room,” with Trujillo playing the iconic bass riff that made Consequence‘s list of the 50 Greatest Basslines of All Time.

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Heavy Consequence also heard from a reliable source that Fugazi singer-guitarist and all-around hardcore legend Ian MacKaye was in the “Snakepit” section of the audience, with a smile on his face.

The “doodle” portion of the show also saw Trujillo and Hammett play the Metallica rarity “Just a Bullet Away” from the 2011 Beyond Magnetic EP.

In a new interview, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson revealed that he recently had dinner with Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo — an evening that culminated with an impromptu jam session.

Speaking with prog-rock site Sea of Tranquility, Lifeson said he went out for dinner with the Metallica members in Toronto for the “M72 World Tour” last week, and the veteran musicians ended up jamming for a few hours afterward at Lifeson’s house.

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“They came over after dinner and we played for a few hours, and it was great,” Lifeson said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), explaining that the trio locked into a simple blues vamp before getting more adventurous, much to the Rush guitarist’s delight.

“Often in the past, if you jam with a bunch of people, we’d play a 12-bar bluesy thing; everybody can play that: ‘Let’s do that,'” Lifeson said.

Stars: Ken Trujillo, Katerina Eichenberger, Emma Anne Wedemeyer, Chris Genovese | Written and Directed by D.W. Medoff

I Will Never Leave You Alone, directed by D.W. Medoff, is a haunting and emotionally intense horror film that made its premiere at this year’s FrightFest. Though it fits comfortably within the horror genre, the film distinguishes itself through its profound emotional core and psychological depth, offering viewers a layered and unforgettable experience.

The story centres on Richard, played by Ken Trujillo, an ex-convict grappling with the weight of his dark and violent past. Upon his release from prison, Richard is given an unusual and harrowing ultimatum: he must spend six days in an abandoned, supposedly haunted house, and if he leaves before the time is up, he will be sent back to prison. This premise immediately sets the stage for a tense and claustrophobic experience. However, as the film progresses, it...

Crossover thrash veterans Suicidal Tendencies have unveiled the single “Adrenaline Addict,” their first new song in seven years.

Still led by original frontman Mike “Cyco Miko” Muir and featuring longtime guitarist Dean Pleasants, Suicidal Tendencies’ remaining current lineup features a roster of notable musicians. Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman joined the band in 2018; bassist Tye Trujillo (son of Metallica’s Robert Trujillo) has been on board since 2021; and former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg signed on last year.

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“Adrenaline Addict” marks the recorded debut of Weinman, Trujillo, and Weinberg on a Suicidal Tendencies song. The track includes guest vocals from singer Nisha STar, and features a chorus that celebrates the band’s musical style: “Give me some punk/ Some metal and thrash/ Blast it a lil louder/ The soundtrack to life/ How victory sounds/ To the Adrenaline Addict.”

The single comes just ahead of Suicidal...

Pitching a product on Shark Tank is a big challenge for any entrepreneur, and it takes more than just a good idea to impress the sharks. In some cases, the energy and confidence an entrepreneur brings to the table can be just as important as the product itself.

Similarly, when Scotty Trujillo, the creator of Copy Keyboard, stepped onto the stage full of excitement, he hoped his unique product and bold personality would be enough to win the sharks over.

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His passion was clear, and it quickly caught their attention. But would his enthusiasm alone be enough to secure a deal, or would the sharks dig deeper into his product?

Did Scotty Trujillo’s enthusiasm convince the sharks to invest?

When entrepreneurs step onto the Shark Tank stage, they have only a few minutes to convince the sharks that their business is worth investing in.

Note: The following story contains spoilers from part 1 of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” Season 5 reunion.

It may be “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” but their husbands have officially stepped onto the scene, and they aren’t holding back.

This is the second episode of the three-part reunion and husbands Seth Marks, Justin Rose, Todd Bradley, John Barlow and Shawn Trujillo are seated behind their wives, gearing up to address whatever Bravo executive Andy Cohen has awaiting them in his lineup of questions.

We’ve laid out every big moment from the second portion. Check out the five biggest revelations below.

Shawn Trujillo and Meredith Marks on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” Season 5 reunion (Bravo) Shawn Trujillo admits he wrongly perceived Meredith Marks as the messenger behind the gay rumors

Remembers those “ruuumors” from last season about Shawn Trujillo having an affair with men outside of his marriage?...

Kenneth Trujillo takes the lead role in Dw Medoff’s haunting new film, I Will Never Leave You Alone. Trapped in a house with a dark past, Richard finds no escape from the ghosts consuming his mind. Both gifted storytellers, director Medoff and actor Trujillo, invite audiences into the tortured inner world of a man clinging to his sanity.

Richard emerges from prison with nowhere to turn. A strange job offer presents both promise and peril—six nights in a haunted house, alone with its lingering spirits. In exchange, a new start. But ghosts haunt more than just these walls. Through Trullio’s deeply felt performance, we experience Richard’s memories resurfacing, each replay twisting the knife of his past mistakes.

Medoff peers into the shadows of the human psyche. His intricately crafted scenes burrow beneath the skin, unflinchingly bearing witness to personal demons few dare confront. Yet empathy prevails,...

New cast members have been revealed for the limited series in the works at Paramount+ inspired by the unsolved murder of JonBent Ramsey. The news follows the previous reveal that Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen would be leading the cast.

As previously announced, McCarthy (Ghostbusters: Answer the Call) and Owen (Monsieur Spade) will be playing Patsy and John Ramsey in the series, which will soon start filming in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Per Variety, it's now been revealed that the series will also star Emily Mitchell (Ordinary Angels), Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa King), Alison Pill (Scottt Pilgrim vs. the World), and Owen Teague (Kingom of the Planet of the Apes). Other cast members include Shea Whigham (Boardwalk Empire) and Will Patton (Horizon: An American Saga).

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Paramount+’s limited series JonBenét Ramsey (w/t), from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, has tapped Emily Mitchell (The Apprentice) for its title role, also bringing aboard Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa King), Alison Pill (Trap) and Owen Teague (The Friend) for parts.

Mitchell’s JonBenét is a girl from an affluent family and child beauty queen, whose murder is at the heart of the story. Hedlund plays Detective Steve Thomas, a seasoned detective who is brought onto the JonBenét case, with Pill as Boulder, Colorado police detective Linda Arndt, who along with partner Detective Trujillo, is first on the scene after JonBenét Ramsey is reported missing/kidnapped. Teague plays Jeff Shapiro, a cocky, risk-taking reporter for the Globe tabloid.

As previously announced, Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen lead the cast as JonBenét’s parents, Patsy and John. Others aboard include Shea Whigham, who plays District Attorney Alex Hunter, an acquaintance of the Ramsey family,...

The JonBenét Ramsey limited series at Paramount+ is rounding out its cast with four new additions.

Variety has learned that Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Emily Mitchell, and Owen Teague are all set to star in the series. They join previously announced series leads Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as well as cast members Shea Whigham and Will Patton. Production is set to begin soon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

As previously announced, the official description for the series states it will follow “the Ramsey family, before and after the tragedy as they go through the painful loss of a child while facing intense public scrutiny caused by a media frenzy that caused this case to captivate an entire nation. At the heart of the series, it is the story of Patsy (McCarthy) and John Ramsey (Owen) – exploring the unbreakable partnership of these two complex people – as husband and wife, as mother...

I Will Never Leave You Alone

Stars: Ken Trujillo, Katerina Eichenberger, Emma Anne Wedemeyer, Chris Genovese | Directed by D.W. Medoff

I Will Never Leave You Alone, directed by D.W. Medoff, is a haunting and emotionally intense horror film that premiered at this year’s FrightFest. The film centres on Richard, portrayed by Kenneth Trujillo, an ex-convict haunted by his dark past. Upon his release from prison, Richard is forced to stay in a haunted house for six days as part of an unusual arrangement; if he leaves, he will be sent back to prison. As he endures the horrors within, both supernatural and personal, Richard’s past trauma resurfaces, creating a chilling and deeply unsettling atmosphere.

The film is held together by Trujillo’s performance, and his fantastic ability to convey a wide range of emotions through silence and subtle expressions, which adds depth to the character and makes his suffering palpable.

Pantera played a last-minute club show at Minneapolis’ First Avenue on Thursday night (August 15th), ahead of their support slot on Metallica’s “M72 World Tour” tonight (August 16th) at nearby US Bank Stadium. The gig featured a surprise appearance by Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo during the song “Walk.”

Tickets went on sale just two days before the First Avenue concert, with fans eagerly scooping them up. Concertgoers were treated to a 12-song set, including classics like “A New Level,” “I’m Broken,” “Cowboys From Hell,” and the rarely performed “Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit.”

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The biggest surprise came when Hammett and Trujillo ran onstage from the sidelines and helped sing the anthemic chorus to “Walk.” Each of the Metallica members received big hugs from Pantera singer Philip Anselmo as they yelled the iconic “Re-spect / Walk” line in their respective mics.

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During Metallica’s concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Sunday (August 11th), guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Rob Trujillo covered Ministry’s “Just One Fix.”

The performance was one of the duo’s recurring “doodles,” a tradition Trujillo and Hammett picked up in recent years of playing a stripped-down cover celebrating a hometown artist, sometimes with Trujillo on vocals. Industrial pioneers Ministry formed in Chicago back in 1981.

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“Kirk and I like to jam and we like to celebrate new ideas, straight from the dressing room here sometimes,” Trujillo told the crowd Sunday night. “And sometimes we like to celebrate bands or artists from the city. And tonight we’ve got a band that’s very special, an artist that we consider groundbreaking and who’s a huge influence to us. If any of you are into the band Ministry, let’s get it together. And if you know the words,...

Jerry Cantrell has announced a new solo album titled I Want Blood. In advance of its October 18th release, the Alice in Chains singer-guitarist has unveiled the lead single and album opener, “Vilified.”

The news comes just as Cantrell launches a North American summer tour supporting Bush. The seven-week outing kicks off tonight (July 26th) in Bend, Oregon, and runs through a September 15th show in Los Angeles, with tickets available here.

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I Want Blood is the follow-up to Cantrell’s 2021 album, Brighten. The new LP is stacked with notable contributors, including bassists Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica); drummers Mike Bordin (Faith No More) and Gil Sharone; and backing vocals by Greg Puciato and Lola Colette.

“This record is a serious piece of work. It’s a motherf**ker,” Cantrell stated about I Want Blood. “It’s hard, no doubt, and completely unlike Brighten.

Spain’s Onza Americas, behind “Isla Brava,” a hit on TelevisaUnivision streamer ViX, and Mexico’s BH5 Studios, behind a brace of Mexican blockbuster movies, have closed a TV series development-production agreement.

The strategic alliance rolls off Onza Americas, BH5 Studios’ and Rodrigo Trujillo’s collaboration on production of mystery series “Isla Brava,” which bowed on ViX in May, becoming its most-watched series during its first few weeks.

The partners are now working on a second season of “Isla Brava” for ViX. The larger strategic deal was reached during its filming, Onza and BH5 Group said Wednesday.

The companies are now co-developing a second series, “an exciting drama that explores the complex world of addictions,” they said in a press statement.

They are also adapting for the Spanish market the script of “Ya veremos,” a 2018 comedic melodrama which proved one of BH5 Studios’ biggest box office hits in Mexico. One...

New Cadence Prods. has teamed with Migrant Filmworks to shepherd the release of the indie rom com “Say a Little Prayer,” which marks the film acting debut of Latin music superstar Luis Fonsi.

The partners plan to set up a limited theatrical release for the film, directed by Patrick Perez Vidauri, followed by a streaming pact. The deal for “Say a Little Prayer” came out of the film marketplace hosted by the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival from May 29-June 2.

Fonsi scored a massive worldwide hit in 2019 with “Despacito.” He has penned new music for the film and also serves as a producer.

” ‘Say A Little Prayer is a story about love, wanting it, losing it and finding it when you least expect it,” said Fonsi. “I’m proud to be a part of this funny, relatable and heartwarming movie as one of the lead actors, producer and songwriter.

Bastardane and Ottto, bands that each feature the son of a Metallica member, have announced a 24-date Summer 2024 North American co-headlining tour.

The “Reconquest Tour” kicks off August 2nd in New York City, and runs through a September 6th show in Los Angeles, hitting such cites as Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle along the way.

Tickets for select shows are available via Ticketmaster, while some gigs can be found at StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program. Ticket links for any additional dates are listed at Bastardane’s website.

Bastardane’s drummer is Castor Hetfield, son of Metallica frontman James Hetfield. The band is rounded out by Jacobious Lovebone (vocals), Ethan Sirotzki (guitar), and Luca Badan (bass).

Ottto feature Tye Trujillo, son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Along with announcing this tour, the band has also unveiled a new lead singer, Tito Dutta, who...

A new Netflix miniseries titled Griselda delves into the life of the infamous drug lord, renowned by the moniker “The Black Widow.”

Sofia Vergara takes on the lead role in the six-part miniseries, bringing to life the story of Griselda Blanco, who, with her cocaine empire, earned the infamous title of the Cocaine Godmother.

Griselda Blanco’s marital history is as notorious as her criminal exploits.

She went through three marriages, each concluding with brutality or tragedy.

Her initial husband was Carlos Trujillo, with whom she had three sons, and the marriage endured from 1960 to 1969.

The second union, with cocaine dealer Alberto Bravo, came to an end in 1975 when Griselda reportedly killed him. Her third spouse was Darío Sepúlveda, to whom she was wedded in 1978, and he met the same fate as the first two.

Griselda had three children with her first husband Carlos Trujillo

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Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo came through in the clutch for his former band Suicidal Tendencies.

When the latter’s current bassist, Robert’s son Tye, had a scheduling conflict with his other band Ottto, it was the elder Trujillo who filled in on bass for Suicidal Tendencies’ show last Thursday (October 26th) at the House of Vans in Mexico City.

We previously reported on the Metallica bassist reuniting with his old band alongside his son for a rendition of “I Saw Your Mommy” at a show supporting Metallica in Arizona. That turned out to be a trial run for Robert’s full-set performance.

In Mexico City, the band ran through a 14-song set including the aforementioned song and staples such as “Institutionalized,” “You Can’t Bring Me Down,” “Send Me Your Money,” and more.

Not surprisingly, the set was heavy on material from 1990’s Lights… Camera… Revolution! — one of the...

Rush legend Geddy Lee headlines an upcoming Paramount+ docuseries titled Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? The four-part series, premiering December 5th, will feature Lee engaging in random activities with fellow bassists Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Les Claypool (Primus), and Melissa Auf der Maur.

In the just-released trailer (watch below), we see Lee visiting each of the aforementioned bassists’ homes, whereby he cans tomatoes and fruit with Novoselic; surfs with Trujillo; goes fishing and flies in an airplane with Claypool; and jams on the bass with Auf der Maur.

“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things,” Lee is heard saying in the trailer. “Join me as I travel to the homes of four bass legends and dive deep into their lives, and their inspirations, plus some fun making music … as I try to answer one really important question: Are bass players human,...

Rush legend Geddy Lee headlines an upcoming Paramount+ docuseries titled Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? The four-part series, premiering December 5th, will feature Lee engaging in random activities with fellow bassists Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Les Claypool (Primus), and Melissa Auf der Maur.

In the just-released trailer (watch below), we see Lee visiting each of the aforementioned bassists’ homes, whereby he cans tomatoes and fruit with Novoselic; surfs with Trujillo; goes fishing and flies in an airplane with Claypool; and jams on the bass with Auf der Maur.

“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things,” Lee is heard saying in the trailer. “Join me as I travel to the homes of four bass legends and dive deep into their lives, and their inspirations, plus some fun making music … as I try to answer one really important question: Are bass players human,...

The legendary thrash metal band Metallica’s bassist Robert Trujillo has revealed that he once hid from a Manson Family shootout in a local army surplus store. Recalling the harrowing incident, Trujillo said it was “really eerie.”

The bassist, 59, appeared on the popular punk rock band The Offspring’s podcast ‘Time to Relax with The Offspring’ where he narrated this incident.

The Suicidal Tendencies’ former bassist explained that the event took place shortly after Charles Manson was arrested and he, two of his cousins and his father happened to be staying at his grandparents’ apartment in Hawthorne at the time.

Trujillo recalling the incident said that he hid in his grandmother’s shower as 30 police officers engaged in a shootout with four of the notorious serial killer Charles Manson’s followers.

“I am in Hawthorne, California. I’m staying at my grandma’s house… The gun shop, the army surplus...

The legendary thrash metal band Metallica’s bassist Robert Trujillo has revealed that he once hid from a Manson Family shootout in a local army surplus store. Recalling the harrowing incident, Trujillo said it was “really eerie.”

The bassist, 59, appeared on the popular punk rock band The Offspring’s podcast ‘Time to Relax with The Offspring’ where he narrated this incident.

The Suicidal Tendencies’ former bassist explained that the event took place shortly after Charles Manson was arrested and he, two of his cousins and his father happened to be staying at his grandparents’ apartment in Hawthorne at the time.

Trujillo recalling the incident said that he hid in his grandmother’s shower as 30 police officers engaged in a shootout with four of the notorious serial killer Charles Manson’s followers.

“I am in Hawthorne, California. I’m staying at my grandma’s house… The gun shop, the army surplus...

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo was born in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in the Los Angeles area. When he was six years old on August 21st, 1971, a young Trujillo found himself at his grandmother’s house in Hawthorne — just around the corner from a surplus store that was held up by the Manson Family.

In a new interview on The Offspring’s Time to Relax podcast, the bassist recalled the harrowing story of hiding out in his grandma’s shower as 30 police officers engaged in a shootout with four of Charles Manson’s followers.

“I am in Hawthorne, California,” recounted Trujillo [as transcribed by Metal Injection]. “I’m staying at my grandma’s house… The gun shop, the army surplus shop around the corner on Hawthorne Boulevard, was robbed. And basically, the Manson family had this grand scheme. You can check it out on the internet. They were gonna rob the gun store and get their ammo and everything,...

The number of TV shows and movies with Latino leads continues to lag far behind the proportion of the United States population they represent. According to their 2023 U.S. Latinos in Media Report from nonprofit think tank the Latino Donor Collaborative, the number of Latino leads on TV and film grew a small amount in 2023 — 2.6% to 3.3% on TV, 5.1% to 5.7% in film.

Those TV numbers represent 33 out of 987 shows that have aired this year featuring Latino leads. Behind the camera, 189 of the 9,870 episodes aired were directed by Latinos.

“Unfortunately, this report confirms there has been no significant increase in U.S. Latino representation in shows and films” since the report first started analyzing data in 2018, the report states.

Latino representation tracks significantly behind other large racial groups. The Ldc cites Nielsen data showing that Latino people make up 19.1% of the population but just 7.1% of characters on screen. That compares with Black...

Netflix releases trailer for prequel to Spanish horror film Veronica, titled Sister Death, which focuses on the origin story of the character Narcisa. Sister Death is set in post-war Spain and follows a young nun with supernatural powers as she unravels the secrets surrounding a convent-turned-school for girls. Directed by Paco Plaza, known for his work in Spanish horror, Sister Death is highly anticipated as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed and terrifying Veronica.

Netflix has just released a trailer for Paco Plaza's Sister Death (Hermana Muerte), a prequel to 2017's Spanish horror film, Veronica (Verónica). The film serves as an origin story for the titular character, who audiences met through Consuelo Trujillo's portrayal in Veronica. This time around, Sister Death, or Narcisa, is played by Aria Bedmar. Set in post-war Spain, the upcoming supernatural film centers on the story of Narcisa, a young nun with supernatural powers, who...

Bassist Robert Trujillo joined his old band Suicidal Tendencies and his son Tye Trujillo onstage for a performance of “I Saw Your Mommy…” during their support set for Metallica on Saturday (September 9th) in Glendale, Arizona.

It was a pleasant surprise for those who attended the gig, which was a makeup date for Metallica’s September 3rd Glendale show that was postponed due to James Hetfield testing positive for Covid.

Original support act Ice Nine Kills couldn’t make the rescheduled date, so concertgoers were instead treated to a set by crossover thrash vets Suicidal Tendencies.

Robert Trujillo famously played bass in the Los Angeles band during its prime era — 1989 to 1995 — and now, his son Tye is currently serving as touring bassist. It made for a double dose of Trujillo low-end action on Saturday as father and son ran through the early Suicidal Tendencies track “I Saw Your Mommy…” (from...

Blue Beetle #1 is an action-packed, humorous, and heartwarming new chapter for Jaime Reyes that expands on previously established plot points. The comic maintains a strong pace, with plenty of action and surprising social commentary on xenophobia and violence towards the Horizon. Blue Beetle #1 is a satisfying read for both longtime fans and new readers, serving as a perfect jumping-on point with exciting storylines to come.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Blue Beetle #1!DC Comics brings Blue Beetle back for an action-packed thrill ride sure to put a smile on the faces of fans. Blue Beetle #1 is a brand-new chapter for Jaime Reyes that has humor, heart, and dramatic developments.

Blue Beetle's life got a lot more complicated in his most recent miniseries, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day by Josh Trujillo and Adrian Gutierrez. The young hero graduated from high school and moved to Palmera City where he eventually met two new...

Blue Beetle's Raoul Max Trujillo says he understands where co-star George Lopez came from with his "fascist Batman" joke that stirred controversy among the DC Universe faithful.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Trujillo, who plays the villainous Conrad Carapax/Indestructible Man in Blue Beetle, believes Lopez's character, Rudy Reyes, was "writing off Batman" with the line. Trujillo suggests the Batman joke was done more to prop up Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle while pointing out the Dark Knight's elite connections.

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"What did you think he meant when he said Batman's a fascist? Because that line to me, as I heard it, I was like, 'What is he referring to exactly?' I wasn't quite sure of it, but I think if anything else he was just writing him off," he said. "I think it was kind of,...

Raoul Max Trujillo praises Xolo Maridueña's acting in Blue Beetle, describing him as a total joy to work with and highlighting his ability to access emotions effortlessly. Maridueña's energy and emotional depth elevate the character of Blue Beetle, making him relatable and engaging for audiences. Maridueña's portrayal of Blue Beetle could make him a key player in the new DC Universe, with potential for future appearances in sequels or team-up films.

Raoul Max Trujillo praises Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña's acting and explains why he loved working with him during the movie. Blue Beetle follows Jaime Reyes after he finds the Scarab, an ancient alien relic, and unintentionally forms a symbiotic bond with it. With the powerful Scarab, he has exoskeleton armor and transforms into the superhero Blue Beetle, but dark forces want the power of the Scarab for themselves and are willing to do whatever it takes to acquire it.

The inclusion of the Batman joke has divided fans and raised questions about how Blue Beetle fits into James Gunn's DC Universe reboot. Star Raoul Max Trujillo defends Blue Beetle's infamous Batman joke, with rather interesting reasoning. Blue Beetle's positive early reactions and less controversial production make it better suited for success at the box office compared to The Flash.

With the movie garnering criticism for the line, star Raoul Max Trujillo shares his thoughts on Blue Beetle's infamous Batman joke. Technically one of the final installments in the DC Extended Universe, the movie explores the origin story of young college graduate Jaime Reyes who incidentally becomes the symbiotic host of the alien relic known as the Scarab giving him access to a powerful exoskeleton armor. Xolo Maridueña leads the star-studded Blue Beetle cast alongside Trujillo, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, George Lopez, and Susan Sarandon.

In anticipation of the movie's release,...

Even a little heart goes a long way, and Blue Beetle has more than enough. Based on a DC comic book with origins stretching back to 1939, the film follows Jaime Reyes (the third incarnation of Blue Beetle in the comics), a young Mexican man who returns to his family’s home after college, only to learn his family is losing their house, their auto shop has shut down, and his father is not well. But he’s about to have his life changed even more significantly by the Scarab, a biotechnological alien artifact which can create a powerful exoskeletal armor/flight suit around its user and conjure up energy weapons as well.

Jaime (winningly played by Xolo Maridueña of Cobra Kai fame) is given the Scarab by Jenny Kord (Bruna Marquezine), whose family company, Kord Industries, lords over Palmera City and plans to replace the barrio where Jaime’s family lives with the same expensive,...

Blue Beetle is the first official DC Universe character in James Gunn's new DC Universe, and actor Raoul Max Trujillo hopes supporting characters will also be included. Blue Beetle's connection to Booster Gold could pave the way for a potential team-up in a movie or second season. Blue Beetle brings fresh energy to the franchise and fits well with James Gunn's brand of weird and lesser-known characters, hopefully leading to the inclusion of other characters from the movie in the DC Universe.

Blue Beetle star Raoul Max Trujillo shares his hope of continuing into James Gunn's DC Universe, especially with the news that Blue Beetle is the first official DC Universe character. Gunn announced an exciting line-up for the new DC Universe, with his Superman: Legacy really kicking off the new universe. However, Blue Beetle was created as enough of a standalone movie when it was developed and filmed...

Blue Beetle star Raoul Max Trujillo recently emphasized the "humanity" of the upcoming DC Universe blockbuster's secondary villain, Conrad Carapax.

Trujillo insisted that Carapax (also known as "Indestructible Man") is more than just a one-dimensional baddie in an interview with Screen Rant. "I think what I brought to it with the help of [director] Angel [Manuel Soto] is a humanity to [Carapax] that we see lurking at the beginning," he said. "It's subtle and it's nuanced, but it's there behind his eyes, behind every command given to him. You see something going on, and you're not quite sure what it is. As the film goes on, his humanity is completely revealed."

Related: Xolo Maridueña Reacts to Landing Blue Beetle Role in Emotional BTS Video

"And with that revelation comes the exposure of, 'Wow, he was just a victim in all of this; just like anybody is,'" Trujillo continued. "I mean, we...

Blue Beetle sets itself apart from other DC heroes by bringing a sense of light and innocence to the superhero genre, thanks to Xolo Maridueña's portrayal of Jaime Reyes. The film showcases a variety of brown faces, representing different cultures and backgrounds, which is a refreshing change in the industry. Raoul Max Trujillo's character, Carapax, undergoes a significant adaptation from the comics, exploring themes of US imperialism and the military industrial complex, while also delving into the humanity and backstory of the character.

Blue Beetle follows Jaime Reyes, who unexpectedly becomes the host of an ancient alien biotechnical relic known as the Scarab. The relationship between the relic and Jaime turns out to be symbiotic, with the Scarab giving him a suit of exoskeleton armor with unimaginable capabilities. With dangerous forces trying to take the scarab and the power it holds, Jaime will become the superhero Blue Beetle.

Can Metallica actually master puppets? That was the question posed to the metal icons on Wednesday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, resulting in a hilarious sketch. Oh, and the band also rocked an epic rendition of “Master of Puppets” on the show.

Following his monologue, host Jimmy Kimmel introduced a pre-taped segment in which the four members of Metallica went to marionette school to learn how to become puppeteers. After a quick lesson from the pros, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were tasked with performing a theatrical production in front of a group of young children.

Lars Ulrich had the honor of appearing first, controlling a cactus puppet, as he began the story of how Metallica became a band in an amusing high-pitched voice. James Hetfield came out next, manipulating a cat puppet. Soon followed Kirk Hammett, the donkey, and Robert Trujillo, the invisible man.

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Metallica kicked off their weeklong takeover of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night (April 10th), chatting with the talk-show host and performing the single “Lux Æterna.”

The metal legends will release their new album, 72 Seasons, on Friday (April 14th), and leading up to its release, they’ll appear on Kimmel every night through Thursday. The Kimmel residency also precedes their 2023-2024 world tour, which kicks off later this month (tickets available here).

Kimmel started the jokes early, greeting James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo as “the most adorable boy band of all time.”

When Kimmel commented that he saw a line of their fans in the morning, and noticed that “half of them looked like they were in high school,” Ulrich responded, ‘That’s the boy band in us! I don’t think they know how old we are. Let’s keep this a secret between all of us.

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“What was important for me was to really present the numbers that I felt had the strongest storytelling through choreography,” says Sergio Trujillo (“Annie Live!”) about selecting the three dance routines that earned him his Emmy nomination for Best Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming: “Hard Knock Life,” “We Got Annie,” and “NYC.” “Ultimately, what was most important to me was to be able to figure out a way of advancing the plot, how to use dance as narrative as opposed to just dance numbers.” Watch our exclusive video interview with Trujillo above.

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Metallica is officially among the fans of Stranger Things, calling the show’s use in the Season 4 finale of the band’s classic “Master of Puppets” an “incredible honor.”

In an Instagram post, the band writes, “The way the Duffer Brothers have incorporated music into Stranger Things has always been next level, so we were beyond psyched for them to not only include ‘Master of Puppets’ in the show, but to have such a pivotal scene built around it. We were all stoked to see the final result and when we did we were totally blown away.”

See the entire post below.

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Kartheiser, Camp, Livingston, Sloan and Jibson play “the saints,” religious separatists who abandoned their lives for religious freedom and an opportunity to create a new social order built on their values. Stevenson,...