Thursday, September 29, 2016

Must-See Spanish-language Movies Available at No Additional Cost During Hispanic Heritage Month

Must-See Spanish-language Movies Available at No Additional Cost During Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast’s annual Xfinity FreePass Latino gives customers a two week all-access pass, at no additional cost, to discover and re-watch hundreds of Hispanic movies. From September 26 through October 9, 2016 FreePass Latino will be available across all Xfinity platforms including, Xfinity On Demand, Xfinity.com/Latino and via the Xfinity Go app.

This year, Comcast has partnered with Pantelion Films, Hollywood’s first Latino studio, and will make available several of the most popular movies at no additional cost during the two weeks of FreePass Latino. These titles include the highest-grossing Spanish-language film of all time,  Instructions Not Included; the first Spanish-language animated film to be widely released in the U.S., Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos; Casa de Mi Padre, featuring Gael Garcia Bernal and Will Ferrell; and Ladrones, starring telenovela superstars Fernando Colunga and Eduardo Yañez. And with the recent updates to Comcast’s state-of-the-art set-top box, the X1 platform, consumers can more easily navigate and access these films via the Voice Remote Control. This voice-activated feature allows consumers to simply say phrases in Spanish or English, like “Eugenio Derbez,” “Peliculas Mexicanas” or “Pantelion” and they will be taken to a screen with a list of all the appropriate titles associated with their request.

Don’t miss your chance at catching up with some of Pantelion Films’ best movies during this Hispanic Heritage Month. The following rental titles will be available to watch at no additional cost between September 26 and October 9 during Xfinity’s FreePass Latino. Find them under the “FreePass Tops Picks” folder.



Instructions Not Included

This 2013 import surprised the industry by becoming the highest grossing Spanish-language film in US history. Director/co-writer/co-producer Eugenio Derbez, tells the story of a man ill-prepared to be a father who finds himself in the custody of a daughter he fathered with one of his exes. This movie is filled with heartwarming moments and clever comedic sequences that demonstrate why Derbez is beloved both south and north of the border. To see more titles during FreePass Latino from this admired actor, you can say “Eugenio Derbez” into your X1 Voice Remote.

Title is available between 9/26 and 10/2

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Ladrones

In 2007, Fernando Colunga made the jump from telenovela stardom to the big screen in Ladron que Roba a Ladron. He was joined in 2015 by Eduardo Yáñez for this action-comedy sequel about a pair of thieves who plan to retrieve land grants stolen by a lethal and greedy diva from a town of humble and hardworking families.

Title is available between 9/26 and 10/2.

Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos

Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, from Huevocartoon Productions in Mexico, brought lovable characters, risqué humor and family-friendly fun to American theaters in 2015. The film tells the story of a small and ungainly rooster named Toto who dreams of fighting in the cockfights to save his home and family. This movie offers positive messages about teamwork and self-confidence with a star-studded cast that includes Angelica Vale, Bruno Bichir, Omar Chaparro, Ninel Conde and Maite Perroni. FreePass Latino offers this and many more animated films perfect for the younger members of the family. Have this film easily available by adding it to your “favorites” section on your X1 platform.

Title is available between 10/3 and 10/9.

Pulling Strings

Starring Mexican TV’s Jaime Camil and the beautiful Laura Ramsey, Pulling Strings tells the story of a struggling mariachi singer who decides to apply for a U.S. visa but is rejected by an embassy employee with whom he later falls in love. This romantic comedy will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for love to save the day.

Title is available between 10/3 and 10/9.

Cásese Quien Pueda

Starring Martha Higareda, this romantic comedy will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. While being fitted for her wedding gown, a woman learns that her fiancé is cheating on her with her cousin and winds up in the middle of the Mexican jungle after nursing her heartache with alcohol. Cásese Quien Pueda is the ideal movie for the hopeless romantic. You can find this movie by browsing the “Latino” genre.

Title is available between 10/3 and 10/9

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Nosotros los Nobles

FreePass Latino is filled with box office hits like Nosotros los Nobles; one of Mexico’s highest grossing films. This “riches to rags” comedy, about a father who decides to fake bankruptcy to teach his spoiled children a lesson about spending money, will keep you laughing from beginning to end.

Title is available between 9/26 and 10/2.

Casa de mi Padre

Comic genius Will Ferrell joins Mexican heavyweights Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, Genesis Rodriguez in this Spanish-language movie about a family that finds themselves in a war with Mexico’s most feared drug lord. Watch your favorite Will Ferrell moments over and over again wherever you go on your mobile device using the Xfinity Go App.

Title is available between 10/3 and 10/9.

Más Negro que la Noche

Más Negro que la Noche is a remake of the 1975 horror cult classic that became one of Mexico’s most well-known horror films of all time. This 2014 remake became one of the few Spanish-language horror movies to succeed at the U.S. box office. Make it a horror marathon with this and many more titles available by saying “horror movies” into the X1 Voice Control Remote.

Title is available between 9/26 and 10/2.

Enjoy the best movies and series during FreePass Latino from September 26 to October 9. #QNoTeLoCuenten!

Friday, September 23, 2016

Toddler Pinterest Series: Kick off fall..PASS or FAIL

Thursday was first day of fall!!

I'm so excited and hoping Texas brings the cooler temperatures our sooner than later because this Texas heat/summer is not cool anymore. Beside that what better way kicking off fall by getting my decorations out, and with a Pinterest project. Now was is it a Pass or Fail with my toddler?

So here is it goes
Supplies
Paint( fall colors)
Wine corks
Paper
Tree trunk
Paper plate

Pour your paint onto a paper plate and use your wine corks as your paint brush. I trace my tree trunk on another piece of paper and glue it down to the one I was going to paint on. Start painting and have fun!

Here are a few pictures:




It was a PASS and so neat to use wine corks. As well as we had a lot of fun doing this project, and you know what stay tuned for so much more as I have some great projects coming up.

Have a great weekend! And let's hope for cooler weather here in Texas!

Lauren



Tuesday, September 20, 2016

A Toddler Pinterest Project, was it A Pass or a Fail?



Today pinterest project was Lego Painting...Which was a complete pass until I saw paint around my son's mouth, yeah not to worry he's fine after a wipe down he was back at it again. Since having a kid and having Lego around the  house I honestly thought they could only be used to count with, color learning, building things, and oh yeah step on them in the middle of the night when you are half of sleep(they hurt). I never thought lego could be use for painting and who knew it would be so much fun...thanks pinterest for yet another great project idea. Here is what you need:

Paint
Legos(I used three, one for each color) Note: you could use any size and any color
Paper
Tablecloth

Now the fun part, pour your paint onto the tablecloth(shower curtain easy to clean) or paper plate. Start painting I must say I got into as well.

Here are a few pictures of our Lego's Painting









This was so much fun and can't wait to do it again! 

Lauren 

P.S. First day of fall is Thursday come back and see what painting with a twist I have store to kick off Fall!! 











Monday, September 19, 2016

Pinterest series: Mommy Edition-Was it a PASS or FAIL

I'm at it again and this was a diy candy bags for my son's second birthday party. This was totally a PASS and so easy to make. Pinterest gave me the idea and I ran with it and I not only love it, but I love how I could reuse these for other goodies during football season. 

Supplies: 
Brown lunch bags( I used the snack size bags) 
White marker or white paint 

You can used a football template or just eyeball like I did. And this was my result, and they were a hit and I even saved the bags that were not taking since I made extras. 

Here are pictures of the football bags, well for my son's second birthday they were candy bags 

Pinterest picture 

 


My pictures 


Lauren 

Note my son is already two and is party pass which was a complete success, and he had a blast along with the adults. Love the football theme I pick for his second birthday and so glad I ran with it and love tthe way everything turn out.  Stay tuned for a new blog posted of birthday pictures setup as well as more Pass or Fail project. 






Monday, September 5, 2016

A 2nd birthday shout out to my son

My sweet son,

You came into our lives two years ago today and it has been the greatest! You are such a joy to be around, and such a goofy ball with a little personality that shows and shine each and everyday. Your smile makes our hearts melt, and can light up a room like no other. You bring something to our lives that it's unexplainable, but yet an amazing feeling!

On this day we would love to wish you the biggest Happy 2nd birthday ever! You may just be 2 but you have shown us a love like no other, and have taught us so much. You know  everyday we get with you, we are truly thankful to God and are truly blessed to be your mommy and daddy, and to have you in our lives!

Happy birthday Jonathan!!!!

We love you than, we love you now, and we will love you always and forever!

2 years in our little turtle, our Jonathan and to many more!

Love,
Mommy