Evan Whitten as Alex in ‘Chupa’ (Photo Credit: Netflix © 2023)
Although Netflix’s family adventure Chupa is inspired by the legend of the chupacabra, director Jonás Cuarón was determined to make the creature at the heart of his film much less fearsome than the mythical creature. “Our goal was to create an incredibly cute creature based on a terrifying legend,” said Cuarón in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “The mythical creature was described as a hairless dog with wings and sharp teeth. Chupa is furry and incredibly cute.”
The first photos from Chupa confirm this creature, at least as a youngster, is anything but terrifying.
Cuarón added: “I’ve always been a huge fan of E.T. and believe that stories like that are so powerful because they play on the idea of kids being misunderstood by adults. Chupa might be a monster, but he’s the only one that truly...
Although Netflix’s family adventure Chupa is inspired by the legend of the chupacabra, director Jonás Cuarón was determined to make the creature at the heart of his film much less fearsome than the mythical creature. “Our goal was to create an incredibly cute creature based on a terrifying legend,” said Cuarón in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “The mythical creature was described as a hairless dog with wings and sharp teeth. Chupa is furry and incredibly cute.”
The first photos from Chupa confirm this creature, at least as a youngster, is anything but terrifying.
Cuarón added: “I’ve always been a huge fan of E.T. and believe that stories like that are so powerful because they play on the idea of kids being misunderstood by adults. Chupa might be a monster, but he’s the only one that truly...
- 3/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The vampiric Chupacabra gets re-envisioned in Netflix’s upcoming fantasy film Chupa. The streaming service’s first look images reveal the cryptid’s cuter side.
The Nun’s Demián Bichir stars in this family adventure that sees a teen boy discover an adorable Chupacabra cub. Christian Slater (Heathers, Interview with the Vampire) also stars.
Look for this adorable take on the Chupacabra legend when Chupa debuts on Netflix on April 7, 2023.
In the film: “Shy 13-year-old Alex (Evan Whitten) flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava (Bichir), energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo (Nickolas Verdugo), and fearless, hip cousin, Luna (Ashley Ciarra). But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather’s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognizes from stories of the feared,...
The Nun’s Demián Bichir stars in this family adventure that sees a teen boy discover an adorable Chupacabra cub. Christian Slater (Heathers, Interview with the Vampire) also stars.
Look for this adorable take on the Chupacabra legend when Chupa debuts on Netflix on April 7, 2023.
In the film: “Shy 13-year-old Alex (Evan Whitten) flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava (Bichir), energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo (Nickolas Verdugo), and fearless, hip cousin, Luna (Ashley Ciarra). But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather’s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognizes from stories of the feared,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
What's Courtney's approval rating during the first season of The Mayor TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show The Mayor is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all The Mayor season one episodes below. An ABC sitcom, The Mayor stars Brandon Micheal Hall, Lea Michele, Bernard David Jones, Marcel Spears, Yvette Nicole Brown, and David Spade. After years of drudgery, hip-hop artist Courtney Rose (Hall) decides he needs a publicity stunt to create some buzz around his fledgling music career. To that end, he runs for mayor of his hometown of Fort Grey, California and...
- 11/15/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last week, the situation for The Mayor TV show on ABC was dire enough that co-star Yvette Nicole Brown took to social media to rally/warn the fans that The Mayor was in danger of being cancelled. Now, instead of issuing a full season order, the Alphabet Network has ordered three additional scripts for season one of the sitcom. Remember, a script order does not guarantee that the studio will produce and the network will air those episodes and is sometimes used as a stop-gap measure, while a network figures out if a series is worth saving. An ABC comedy from creator Jeremy Bronson, The Mayor stars Brandon Micheal Hall, Lea Michele, Bernard David Jones, Marcel Spears, and Brown. After years of drudgery, hip-hop artist Courtney Rose (Hall) runs for office to boost his music career and accidentally wins the election. The first...
- 11/14/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch How long will Kirsten Clark draw upon the memories of the dead? Has the Stitchers TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Stitchers season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Airing on the Freeform cable channel, Stitchers centers on Kirsten Clark (Emma Ishta), a Caltech grad student who is recruited into a covert government agency to be “stitched” into the minds of the recently deceased. The cast also includes Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Allison Scagliotti, and Damon Dayoub. Using memories of the dead, Kirsten is able to help investigate murders and decipher mysteries that...
- 10/11/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Fall TV is finally here, and so is a fresh batch of talent we can't get enough of. From Star Trek: Discovery to Young Sheldon, this year's freshman series are kicking it up a notch and allowing new faces to really shine.
Et is breaking down the nine breakout stars whose names you need to know this fall. Take note!
2017 Fall Preview: Et's Complete Coverage
Brandon Micheal Hall (The Mayor, ABC)
Photo: ABC/Tony Rivetti
In ABC's new comedy, Hall plays an up-and-coming rapper, Courtney Rose, who runs for office as a way to drum up publicity for his music career -- and we have a feeling the premiere of The Mayor will do the same for its star. Hall, who only has a handful of credits to his name, the most recent being on TBS' Search Party, draws other parallels to his character: He's charismatic, magnetic and a complete breath of fresh air.
Unlike his character...
Et is breaking down the nine breakout stars whose names you need to know this fall. Take note!
2017 Fall Preview: Et's Complete Coverage
Brandon Micheal Hall (The Mayor, ABC)
Photo: ABC/Tony Rivetti
In ABC's new comedy, Hall plays an up-and-coming rapper, Courtney Rose, who runs for office as a way to drum up publicity for his music career -- and we have a feeling the premiere of The Mayor will do the same for its star. Hall, who only has a handful of credits to his name, the most recent being on TBS' Search Party, draws other parallels to his character: He's charismatic, magnetic and a complete breath of fresh air.
Unlike his character...
- 9/19/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Vulture Watch How long will Kirsten Clark draw upon the memories of the dead? Has the Stitchers TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Stitchers season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Airing on the Freeform cable channel, Stitchers centers on Kirsten Clark (Emma Ishta), a Caltech grad student who is recruited into a covert government agency to be “stitched” into the minds of the recently deceased. The cast also includes Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Allison Scagliotti, and Damon Dayoub. Using memories of the dead, Kirsten is able to help investigate murders and decipher mysteries that...
- 8/30/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture WatchWhat's in store for "switsters" Daphne and Bay? Has the Switched at Birth TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Switched at Birth, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About?Airing on , Switched at Birth follows Daphne Vasquez (Katie Leclerc) and Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano). Their lives are turned upside after Bay discovers that, as babies, they were sent home from the hospital with the wrong families. A family drama, Switched at Birth explores early adulthood, blended families, and deaf culture. It also includes scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language. In addition, the...
- 5/25/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
File this one under "Scandalous." It's possible that the Scandal TV show could end with the upcoming sixth season on ABC. While the network delayed the new installment until mid-season, to accommodate star Kerry Washington's pregnancy, it seems creator Shonda Rhimes is the one who requested the shorter order of 16 episodes, for creative reasons.According to THR, Rhimes had previously declared, back in season four, that Scandal was not a "10-season or eight-season show," and she'd already determined where and when the soapy political drama would end. Scandal season six premieres on ABC, Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 9:00pm Et/Pt.Read More…...
- 1/11/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
"I know that you are afraid. We all are." Freeform has released a new preview for season four of The Fosters.The drama revolves around an interracial lesbian couple who are raising a blended family of foster, biological, and adopted kids in San Diego. The cast includes Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake T. Austin, Hayden Byerly, David Lambert, Maia Mitchell, Danny Nucci, and Cierra Ramirez.Read More…...
- 12/9/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Schumer: Ali Goldstein; Anderson: ABC/Tony Rivetti; Forte: Frank Ockenfels/Fox; Macy: Cliff Lipson/Showtime; Cheadle: Michael Desmond/Showtime Amy Poehler and Edie Falco go up against each other for the last year, Comedy Central nets a couple of much-deserved noms, and everything else you need to know about the comedy performances that earned nods this year! Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Anderson, “Black-ish”The sitcom dad is a well-worn TV trope, constantly trying to prove his still-viable virility, yet bumbling and goofy. Anderson’s role on “Black-ish” added a welcome layer to that cliché: Underneath the posturing, he was trying to teach his kids about identity. He often failed, but that was to our benefit. Don Cheadle, “House of Lies”Four seasons in, Cheadle still manages to make the fast-talking, devilish management consultant Marty Kaan more charming than despicable—which is fairly impressive, given the despicable...
- 8/10/2015
- backstage.com
ABC Family is a network that I have long championed, but their recent efforts are difficult to recommend. Shows like Switched at Birth and The Fosters force you to wonder about all the things that seemed praiseworthy about many of their other shows. One of the best notes of their original programming was that it offered a certain demographic fun shows that exhibited a certain respect for their audience. Sure, perhaps not the very best of dramatic story craft, but solid entertainment for a certain age range that didn’t feel the need to call their own viewers stupid.
That’s a gear we slipped out of, to one degree or another, with recent efforts, but Switched at Birth and The Fosters at least have a semblance of flair about them, and frankly are aimed at those who lived through the actual target demographic of the network, but refuse to abandon the age.
That’s a gear we slipped out of, to one degree or another, with recent efforts, but Switched at Birth and The Fosters at least have a semblance of flair about them, and frankly are aimed at those who lived through the actual target demographic of the network, but refuse to abandon the age.
- 6/23/2014
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
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