News

Stars: Frank Grillo, Eden Brolin, Melissa Leo, Andy Garcia, Mekhi Phifer, Beau Knapp, George Carroll, Josh Hutcherson, Juan Pablo Raba | Written by John Swab, Santiago Manes Moreno | Directed by John Swab

Long Gone Heroes marks the fifth collaboration between director John Swab and actor Frank Grillo beginning with Body Brokers and most recently One Day as a Lion. They might not be great cinema, but they’ve been well enough received, and more importantly, they’ve proven popular enough that they keep getting money to make more of them.

This time out, Grillo plays Gunner, ex-special forces, ex-husband, and all the other usual exes. His niece Julia is a journalist working on a story about a group violating US sanctions and bringing Venezuelan oil into the country. This gets her grabbed by some very dangerous people.

Complicating matters further is that her mother Olivia is not only a US senator,...

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to the South Florida-set, female-led crime thriller M.I.A. from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque.

Mia is the airport code for Miami. The South Florida area consists of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.

In M.I.A., running drugs is a family affair for Etta Tiger Jonze. But when her family is slaughtered before her eyes, Etta sets out to exact justice on those responsible – avenging her blood family. At the same time, she builds her chosen family, igniting her series journey from powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful criminal Queenpin.

M.I.A. is the latest series to cover SoFla’s seedy underbelly following the recently released titles including Chris Brancato’s Hotel Cocaine for MGM+ and two Netflix series: the Sofia Vergara-led Griselda and the early seasons of Narcos focused on Pablo Escobar, both of which had executive producers that include Eric Newman,...

The North Fork TV Festival has unveiled that it is honoring “The West Wing” actor Richard Schiff as the Ambassador for the Arts. The organization has also revealed the full list of winners of the Independent Pilot competition, including Sue Zarco Kramer’s comedy “Swipe NYC,” which Schiff co-stars in. The festival will take place in Greenport, NY on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28.

Al Julian and Vince Eisenson’s drama “The Sessions,” Juliana Piscina’s comedy “The Ladies” and Scott Kruse, Josh Long and Kurt Quinn’s sketch pilot “Typical Dan Peterson Stuff” all have been chosen as winners for the competition.

“This year’s winners include a riveting therapy group for convicted killers, a coming-into-age comedy with a hilarious backdrop of online dating in Brooklyn, an off-the-wall sketch comedy, and the feel-good story of a high school girls basketball team,” said Mike Stern, artistic director of the festival and a...

The annual North Fork TV Festival has announced its 2024 lineup, full of beloved TV stars and recent Emmy nominees.

The ninth annual event will take place Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday August 28th in Greenport, NY. This year, Emmy-nominated stars John Turturro (“Severance”) and Marcia Gay Harden (“The Morning Show”) will be among the honorees, as well as “Frasier” Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer and “The West Wing” Emmy-winning alum Richard Schiff.

Harden will be celebrated with the Canopy Award, while Schiff will be feted with the title of 2024 Ambassador for the Arts. Schiff also co-stars in the North Fork TV Festival comedy pilot winner “Swipe NYC,” which will screen.

“We are honored to present Richard Schiff with this year’s Ambassador for the Arts Award,” festival founder Noah Doyle said. “His remarkable talent and dedication across TV and film have inspired viewers worldwide. We look forward to celebrating his talent in Greenport.

MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine has a rather disappointing ending. I say so because it doesn’t quite end but only begins a new chapter for Roman Compte, and personally, I’m not really interested. Hotel Cocaine’s had more misses than hits, and that’s all fine, but it’s especially because the drug-bust world simply has so many fantastic narratives that this one just doesn’t come close, despite telling it with a different approach. The show focuses on Roman Compte, Cuban drug dealer Nestor Cabal’s brother, but it’s also titled “Hotel Cocaine,” which comes from Miami’s hottest hotel at the time, “The Mutiny.” The show doesn’t really give us much about the hotel as such and is your typical cocaine show from the point of view of those involved rather than as a police procedural. In the final episode, we get a voiceover from...

“We like crime shows, at least some of us do,” writer and producer Chris Brancato told IndieWire. “We like gangster shows. We like watching people do the things that we would never do ourselves. And yet, they’ve all been done a million times.”

His own oeuvre seems to support that — but only at first glance. The creator of “Narcos,” “Godfather of Harlem,” and now MGM+’s “Hotel Cocaine” would seem to have found a very buzzy (buzzed?) niche for himself as the prestige crime saga guy. But there’s more going on than just blow.

With “Narcos,” Brancato insisted to Netflix that the actors speak in Spanish, just as the real-life characters did. And “Godfather of Harlem” opened itself up to him once he discovered that Malcolm X was friends with crime boss Bumpy Johnson. And with “Hotel Cocaine,” he takes audiences on a bumpy ride from the highs...

With only 2 episodes of Hotel Cocaine left, there’s a lot to unpack in the show. I’m not sure if over time I’ve become tolerant of the show or if this episode was actually kinda good, but I quite enjoyed it. At least there was a lot happening that didn’t involve plain old debauchery for the sake of making it feel like you’re back in the 70s. A lot happens in episode 7, some scarier than the other. Hotel Cocaine episode 7 begins with Roman dreaming about his wife Estella during his time in Cuba. We learn that she was shot dead for protesting Castro while Roman was in prison. When Roman wakes from the nightmare, Marisol tells him he’s been dreaming about her for a while now, and waking up screaming her name. Roman’s obviously frustrated by everything that’s happening around him, so it...

At the end of episode 5 of Hotel Cocaine, Valeria learned what her father and uncle actually did for a living. She had been in the van when Roman was meant to shoot Yolanda dead; however, there was a big mess since Valeria stepped out of the van and distracted Yolanda, leaving her completely shocked. Fortunately, Nestor was able to keep her safe from the shooting, but Yolanda got away as well. Episode 6 further explains the Colombian agenda, and we see Nestor interact with Henao directly. Hotel Cocaine episode 6 begins with Valeria’s bout of anger at her father. On the other hand, Roman feels disturbed by the situation and worries for his daughter.

Spoiler Alert

What does Henao tell Nestor?

In Hotel Cocaine episode 6, Nestor decides to start the war for real by showing Yolanda’s men how strong the Cubans’ hold in Miami is. On the other hand, Yolanda welcomes Henao to Miami.

Hotel Cocaine returns with its sixth episode, “Homeland or Death,” airing on MGM+ on Sunday night. In this instalment, Roman and Nestor find themselves on the brink of a violent conflict with the Colombians. As tensions escalate, Roman and Nestor make a strategic decision to accept assistance from a corrupt congressman. Their goal is to […]

Hotel Cocaine: Homeland or Death...

Exclusive: Director Brad Furman has rounded out the cast for his indie drama People Not Places, scripted by his mother Ellen Brown Furman, with seven additions. They are Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King), Yul Vazquez (The Lost Bus), Laurence Mason (Tin Soldier), Obba Babatundé (S.W.A.T.), Joey Bicicchi (Tin Soldier), Colleen Camp (Amsterdam) and Olivia Jude.

Others rounding out the cast include Sam Jay (You People), Duke George, Wass Stevens (Lansky), Gregg Bello (Crown Vic) and Matthew J. Perry. As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.

People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.

Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film...

MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine has now crossed over the midpoint, and finally, there’s some progress in the show. In this episode, we also see the mention of Escobar and the Cali Cartel as direct rivals of the Colombians who want to take over Miami. We knew war was just around the corner, and in episode 5, we get a glimpse of it, but not exactly in the way we expected. Episode 5 of Hotel Cocaine begins with Roman and his family now living in Nestor’s house. While Marisol isn’t really thrilled about this situation, Valeria is excited to have a room of her own with a TV in it. This whole situation is going to get really messy, really quick, though.

Spoiler Alert

Who is stealing from Nestor?

Roman believes living with Nestor is the only way he can keep his family safe, but in reality, I’d like...

In the latest episode of Hotel Cocaine, titled “We’re at War,” the tension and stakes escalate as Roman makes a bold move to protect his family. Recognizing the imminent danger, Roman relocates his family to the safety of Nestor’s mansion. However, Roman is not one to back down from a fight, and he seizes the […]

Hotel Cocaine: We’re at War...

You know, with a title like Hotel Cocaine, I guess it’s rather obvious that the show isn’t meant to be taken seriously. I mean, some of the dialogue is honestly so bad, I don’t even think you’d hear it colloquially. The series follows Roman Compte, Miami’s biggest drug dealer and Nestor Cabal’s younger brother, on his journey to return to criminality. Okay, not technically, I guess it’s about the drug wars between the Cubans (oldies) and the Colombians (newbies) in Miami and how the “Mutiny Club” was the hub of all things drugs and debauchery at the time. So this obviously calls for a lot of the show’s run time spent on the “Mutiny Girls,” dancing, drugs, and sex that never really pushes the narrative of the show. With that said, let’s dive straight into everything that happens on the 4th episode of Hotel Cocaine.

Hotel Cocaine continues with its fourth episode, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” airing on MGM+ on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. The stakes rise as Yolanda Guerra arrives from Colombia, determined to take matters into her own hands after a failed assassination attempt. The episode explores the escalating tension and danger […]

Hotel Cocaine: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

As we get further in Hotel Cocaine I’ve started to get terrible flashbacks of old shows with bad representations of Poc on screen. Not only does this show seem to get more irrelevant by the day, but it seems like the sole purpose of it is to try and mimic the “vibe” of 1970s America. Yet it comes across as a terribly made show that frankly shouldn’t exist in 2024. The way the narrative skips from plot point to plot point just to keep us entertained makes me forget that it’s a show about drug cartels. I understand it’s a show about free spirits, and that’s what the hotel stands for, but the debauchery simply seems to distract from the main plot, leaving a show that is boring and somewhat detached. But rather than ranting about what the show could’ve been, I’ll dive straight...

On Monday, July 1, Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes actor Mark Feuerstein and actress Shannon Doherty to the show. Mark Feuerstein joins the show to discuss his role in the series “Hotel Cocaine.” Feuerstein is known for his appearances in “Royal Pains,” “Prison Break,” and “What Women Want.” Shannon Doherty, an American actress, will […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Mark Feuerstein, Shannon Doherty...

Now that we’re a few episodes into MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine, it’s time to answer the question: How do the members of the 1970s drama fake-snort all that prop powder?

Answer, according to Mark Feuerstein and Michael Chiklis: They don’t.

More from TVLineHouse of the Dragon's Tom Glynn-Carney Makes the Case for Aegon in Season 2: 'Everyone Thinks He's a Psychopath'Rhaenys and Corlys Are a House of the Dragon Couple That Actually Likes Each Other, and Eve Best and Steve Toussaint Are Here for It - WatchHouse of the Dragon's Olivia Cooke and Fabien Frankel Talk...

When it premiered on Netflix, Narcos became a massive hit. Following the rise of Pablo Escobar as the most powerful drug lord in Latin America, the series came from co-creators Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro. Since the three-season series ended, we have gotten a Mexico-set spin-off and the promise of more. The creators have gone their separate ways with Miro running Netflix series Griselda, also based on a true story about the infamous title queenpin. Now, Brancato has reunited with Narcos director Guillermo Navarro for a new series, Hotel Cocaine, also inspired by a true crime tale but heavily fictionalized for a pulpy good time.

Set at the Hotel Mutiny in 1978, this Miami-set drama centers on Roman Compte, the hotel manager. Compte is a Cuban refugee who has forged a new life with his daughter. With drugs freely used through the hotel and at large, Compte is approached...

MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine attempts to chronicle the epicenter of Miami’s drug trade and party scene, the “Mutiny Hotel.” I say attempts because the show is your mediocre, run-of-the-mill drug crime thriller that fails to impress despite thrusting upon us name after name of famous celebrities that visited the special hotel. Anybody who cares knows that the Mutiny Hotel was the “Studio 54” of Miami, but the show tells the story of Roman Compte, the general manager of the hotel at its peak, trying to keep it all together. In this episode, we see two parallel stories: one of Roman’s anxiety about Chucho’s awakening and one of Rick James’ creative block. It’s certainly jarring, if not completely bizarre, the way the episode plays out. It almost felt as if I was watching two completely different shows. Anyway, without further ranting, I’ll jump straight into Hotel Cocaine...

Hotel Mutiny was the Studio 54 of Miami where drugs flowed freely and the stomping ground for celebrities. The infamous club and hotel is the setting for MGM+''s new series, Hotel Cocaine. The stars and Narcos and Godfather of Harlem executive producers Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro reveal that not everything was fictionalized for the series and why it was the perfect setting of excessive luxury and wickedness for a drama. ...

Vulture Watch

Roman is trying to fufill his own American dream. Has the Hotel Cocaine TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on MGM+? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Hotel Cocaine, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

A crime drama series on the MGM+ subscription service, the Hotel Cocaine TV show stars Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley. Recurring and guest stars include Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and...

Roman does what he needs to do for the survival of his family in the first season of the Hotel Cocaine TV show on MGM+. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Hotel Cocaine is cancelled or renewed for season two. MGM+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the first season episodes of Hotel Cocaine here.

An MGM+ crime drama series, the Hotel Cocaine TV show stars Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley. Recurring and guest stars include Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez,...

Network: MGM+

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: June 16, 2024 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley with Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey.

TV show description:      

A crime drama series, the Hotel Cocaine TV show was created by Chris Brancato.

The story revolves around Roman Compte (Pino), a Cuban exile and the general manager of The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late '70s and early '80s. Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, CIA and...

Hotel Cocaine premieres tonight at 9/8c on MGM+.

The series tosses us back to the glitz, glamour, and high-profile crime of Miami in 1978.

It highlights the Latino influence on our culture and our values, but not in the way that you might think.

For this series, creator and executive producer Chris Brancato and executive producer and director Guillermo Navarro use the background we know so well to highlight a sense of family and commitment that sours through the community.

We talked with them and the cast to get a thorough understanding of the series, which we have seen almost in its entirety.

Related: Billy the Kid Season 2 Episode 6 Review: The Plea

Hotel Cocaine follows Danny Pino as Roman Compte, the manager of The Mutiny Club, nestled inside The Mutiny Hotel. Roman has worked diligently within the framework of drug traffickers and celebrities, staying steadfastly outside of his brother’s business.

Roman Compte spent years fighting the Communist takeover in Cuba, only to become one of America’s most dangerous drug lords. Viewers will see his story in “Hotel Cocaine,” the new original series debuting on MGM+ on Sunday, June 16. The show will introduce viewers to the Mutiny Hotel, the epicenter of Miami’s coke scene in the 1970s and ’80s. It’s Compte’s version of the American dream, but will it become his American nightmare? Watch “Hotel Cocaine” with a 7-Day Free Trial of MGM+ App.

How to Watch ‘Hotel Cocaine’ Series Premiere When Sunday, June 16 TV: MGM+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of MGM+ App 7-Day Free Trial $6.99+ / month via amazon.com About ‘Hotel Cocaine’ Series Premiere

Take a trip to Miami’s Mutiny Hotel, where CIA and FBI agents rub elbows with narcos and sports stars at the establishment’s glitzy restaurant and nightclub. Roman Compte...

If you’re remotely familiar with Netflix’s Griselda, then you may have heard of The Mutiny Hotel, or as MGM+ likes to call it, Hotel Cocaine. Set to disappoint from the start, the show tells the story of a man named Roman Compte, the general manager of the hotel at the time, the same old return to the crime world, trying to balance family and work and being a good person all along. Wow, how exciting! Pfft. There’s a scene in this first episode when a man’s dying and someone he is dear to tries to reflect on the urgency of the situation, but it looks like a child asking for a toy. Certainly, there’s an interest in the Miami drug world from back in the day, but churning out mediocre content is not the way to satisfy this interest. Anyway, before I turn this into...

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly breakdown of What’s on Streaming.

With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

More from TVLineWhat’s New on Netflix in June — Plus: Disney+, Max, Amazon and OthersChristmas Comes Early! Your...

“Colorful, intriguing, dangerous,” is how Danny Pino describes the world of Roman Compte, the real-life Cuban exile and general manager of Miami’s Mutiny Hotel and its glitzy nightclub, ground zero for the disco era’s cocaine scene. In the fictionalized eight-part drama, Hotel Cocaine, created by Chris Brancato (Godfather of Harlem), DEA agent Zulio (Michael Chiklis) pressures Compte to rat on his drug kingpin brother Nestor Cabal (Yul Vazquez) by threatening to disrupt the life of Roman’s teenage daughter Valeria (Corina Bradley). Pino gives us a room key. Carlos Rodriguez/MGM+ How is this role different from others you’ve played? Danny Pino: It’s different from the precinct in Manhattan investigating sex crimes [on Svu]. Roman is in the Studio 54 of the Caribbean. And he was an actual person. There’s pressure to get it right. I’m playing the father of Maurice Compte, a fellow actor on Mayans M.

Plot: The story of Roman Compte, Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine; a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte, who was doing his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American Dream.

Review: The 1970s were one hell of a decade for cocaine. The white powder that fueled the 1980s began its reign at the tail end of the age of disco and has been the focus of countless films and television series ranging from Scarface to Griselda. The new series Hotel Cocaine chronicles how the illegal drug trade from Cuba to Miami impacted two brothers, one a...

MGM+ will be opening the doors to Miami’s most notorious hotel this Sunday, June 16, as the new series Hotel Cocaine kicks off its eight-episode run of drug-fuelled crime drama action. The series, which comes from Godfather of Harlem and Narcos visionary Chris Brancato, tells the story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile managing the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Before the show premieres on Sunday, here is everything you need to know about the much-anticipated crime drama. When and Where Will It Air? Hotel Cocaine premieres on Sunday, June 16, exclusively on MGM+ in the United States. New episodes will air weekly each Sunday. Viewers can access MGM+ through its standalone app or through live-tv streaming services such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo. What Is It About? The series revolves around Roman Compte, a Cuban exile...

“Hotel Cocaine” is a new “Scarface”-inspired Stan Original crime miniseries starring Danny Pino, streaming June 16, 2024 on MGM+:

“…’Hotel Cocaine’ is the story of ‘Roman Compte’, general manager of ‘The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was ‘Casablanca’ on cocaine.

“Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ agents, models, sports stars and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant.

“Compte walks the tightrope between the ‘DEA’, who have his daughter’s fate in their hands, and his older brother ‘Nestor’, Miami’s biggest supplier of cocaine. Together, the pair face ruthless rival Colombian cocaine suppliers as the brothers ensure their drug domination in Miami and keep their families safe…”

Cast also includes Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson and Corina Bradley.

Click the images to enlarge…...

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Live with Kelly and Mark will welcome Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis and actress Retta as their guests. Michael Chiklis, known for his roles in The Shield and The Commish, will discuss his upcoming series Hotel Cocaine, an MGM+ crime thriller. Chiklis will portray Agent Zulio, who aims to put an […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Michael Chiklis, Retta...

On Monday, June 3, 2024, CBS’s The Talk welcomes actor Mark Feuerstein and actress Christine Lahti to the show. Feuerstein, known for his roles in “Royal Pains” and “Prison Break,” will likely discuss his recent projects, which include the crime thriller “Hotel Cocaine,” starring Danny Pino, Michael Chiklis, and Yul Vazquez. The series, inspired by […]

The Talk: Mark Feuerstein, Christine Lahti...

Betty is gearing up for a Hot Girl Summer.

Betty la Fea, The Story Continues, based on the beloved telenovela Yo soy Betty, la Fea, will premiere Friday, July 19 on Prime Video.

More from TVLineMom Reunion: Kristen Johnston Joins Chuck Lorre Netflix ComedySpecial Ops: Lioness Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+, With New Title - Who's Returning?NCIS: Origins Adds Patrick Fischler as Boss of Pendleton Office

The continuation follows an empowered and wiser Beatriz Pinzón Solano 20 years after the original series’ ending. “As she works hard on rebuilding her relationship with her teenage daughter Mila,” the synopsis reads, “her...

Exclusive: Matthew Del Negro (City on a Hill) is joining season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown.

Del Negro will play the role of Will Breen, a charming, seemingly good natured corrections officer at the Kingstown Women’s Prison. He will recur for five episodes.

The 10-episode third season of the Paramount+ drama series will premiere Sunday, June 2. In Season 3, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls. The pressure is on Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) to end the war but things get complicated when a familiar face from his incarcerated past threatens to undermine the Mayor’s attempts to keep the peace among all factions.

Most recently, Del Negro co-starred as Detective Chris Caysen on Showtime’s City on a Hill opposite Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge.

Pinewood Studios has sold its minority stake in the Dominican Republic’s horizon water tank facility, which has been renamed Lantica Studios after its now sole owner, Lantica Media.

Formerly known as the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, Lantica Studios is undertaking the building of a fourth soundstage, measuring 16,000 sq.ft., and two additional workshop spaces of 12,000 sq. ft each, mainly dedicated to housing camera, grip and electric equipment vendors. These are set to open by the Spring of 2025.

The landmark expansion comes as the 10-year-old studio has seen record growth in international and local production, which has led to the availability of more skilled crew in the Dominican Republic (Dr), either trained on the job or in regularly held workshops. “We’ve grown from hiring locals at an average rate of 400 – 500 a year to 2,000 a year,” said Albert Martinez, CEO of Lantica Studios.

With the closure last year of the Baja Film Studios in Mexico,...

"What's happening to this city?" MGM+ has revealed the official trailer for a series titled Hotel Cocaine, which will be streaming in June this summer on MGM+. Made by MGM and Epix, this crime series tells the story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and general manager of The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene in the '70s. Compte was a Cuban exile, CIA operative, and the general manager of the Hotel Mutiny – known as "Casablanca on cocaine." Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant. At the center of it all was Compte, who did his best to keep it going & fulfill his own American dream. Starring Danny Pino (best known from "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Mayans M.C") as Compete, with Yul Vazquez as Nestor Cabal,...

“Hotel Cocaine” is a new “Scarface”-inspired Stan Original crime miniseries starring Danny Pino, streaming June 16, 2024 on MGM+:

“…’Hotel Cocaine’ is the story of ‘Roman Compte’, general manager of ‘The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was ‘Casablanca’ on cocaine.

“Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ agents, models, sports stars and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant.

“Compte walks the tightrope between the ‘DEA’, who have his daughter’s fate in their hands, and his older brother ‘Nestor’, Miami’s biggest supplier of cocaine. Together, the pair face ruthless rival Colombian cocaine suppliers as the brothers ensure their drug domination in Miami and keep their families safe…”

Cast also includes Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson and Corina Bradley.

Click the images to enlarge…...

MGM+ has released the official trailer and key art for the crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, which was executive produced by Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro (Pan’s Labyrinth).

The first episode of the series will premiere on June 16 on MGM+, and new episodes will air on Sundays until August 4.

Hotel Cocaine is the story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and general manager of The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine.

Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians all frequented the hotel and its glitzy nightclub and restaurant. At the center of it all was Compte, who did his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American dream.

Over the course of the season, Roman walks the tightrope between the DEA, who have...

MGM+ has announced the titles coming to the premium linear channel and streaming service during the month of May. The MGM Plus May 2024 lineup includes new Beacon 23 Season 2 episodes and the films French Girl and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.

MGM+, an Amazon company, is a premium linear channel and streaming service delivering a broad lineup of exclusive original series and docuseries, the latest movie releases, and classic film franchises—all available in the U.S. on TV, on-demand, online, and across devices.

MGM+ is a destination for premium content, with original series including sci-fi horror series From, Emmy-winning series Godfather of Harlem, the Western adventure Billy the Kid, the anticipated new series Hotel Cocaine and Emperor of Ocean Park, the limited series A Spy Among Friends, and cinematic dramatic series Rogue Heroes, War of the Worlds, and Beacon 23.

The network is also the home of acclaimed docuseries,...

Exclusive: Yul Vazquez (Severance) has been tapped to star opposite Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in Apple Original Films’ Camp Fire drama The Lost Bus from writer Brad Ingelsby and director Paul Greengrass, joining in an undisclosed role.

Based on Lizzie Johnson’s novel Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, the film is set during the disastrous 2018 Camp Fire that became the deadliest fire in California history. Pic will be told through the perspective of heroic bus driver Kevin McKay and schoolteacher Mary Ludwig, who helped navigate a bus full of children through a deadly wildfire, as the town of Paradise is caught in destruction and chaos.

Produced by Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures, Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, Ingelsby and Greg Goodman, the film’s EPs are Lizzie Johnson and Amy Lord. Curtis got the ball rolling on development after hearing the author on Np, reading...

Hotel Cocaine has a premiere date. MGM+ has announced that the eight episode season will kick off in June with first-look photos and a teaser trailer.

Starring Danny Pino, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, and Yul Vazquez, the crime thriller is set in Miami at the start of the 1970s cocaine scene. Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, and Candy Santana are joining the previously announced recurring cast of Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey.

Read More…...

MGM+ just unveiled the first trailer for Hotel Cocaine along with details on new cast and characters. Danny Pino takes on his first series regular role since finishing up Mayans M.C., diving back into the world of illegal drugs after five seasons playing a cartel boss.

The eight-episode crime thriller also stars Michael Chiklis (Winning Time), Mark Feuerstein (Power), Yul Vazquez (Godfather of Harlem), Tania Watson (The Head), Corina Bradley (Star-Crossed Romance), and Laura Gordon (Late Night with the Devil).

“Hotel Cocaine is the story of Roman Compte (Pino), Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine; a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians,” reads MGM+’s synopsis. “At the center of it all was Compte,...

Hotel Cocaine S1: Danny Pino as Roman Compte; Yul Vazquez as Nestor Cabal; Credit: Carlos Rodriguez/MGM+ Get a first look at MGM+’s highly anticipated crime thriller, Hotel Cocaine! Executive produced by Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro, the series premieres June 16 with new episodes airing Sundays until August 4. Set in the late ’70s and early ’80s, Hotel Cocaine revolves around Roman Compte (Danny Pino), the general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, a glamorous hub of the Miami cocaine scene. Joining the ensemble cast are new recurring and guest stars, including Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, and Lola Claire. Don’t miss this gripping tale of crime, glamour, and the American Dream gone wrong.

The post ‘Hotel Cocaine’ First Look appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.

Artificial intelligence has entered the Circle chat.

As a new set of influencers vy for the $100,000 cash prize on the Netflix reality competition, they’ll also be going up against an A.I. chatbox catfishing as Max. (So, who gets the money if Max wins the whole thing?)

More from TVLineThe Umbrella Academy Showrunner Steve Blackman Accused of Toxic and Manipulative BehaviorThe Mole Season 2 Premiere Recap: A New Saboteur Is On the Loose!TVLine Items: Will Forte Joins Tina Fey's Four Seasons, Debate Ratings Drop and More

Season 6 promises to deliver new twists but the same game as this season’s players catfish,...

Exclusive: Australian streamer Stan will bring Hotel Cocaine to its subscribers at the same time as the show launches in the U.S. having boarded the series. The show hails from Chris Brancato, creator of Narcos and Godfather of Harlem, who has described his new drama as “Casablanca on cocaine.”

In the U.S. it will be on MGM+ and bow on June 16. In Australia the Stan Original launches immediately after the U.S., but given the timezone shift that means it will debut on June 17.

It is produced by MGM+ Studios, in association with Stan.

The series stars Danny Pino as Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and manager of the infamous Mutiny Hotel, which is the center of the Miami cocaine scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Mutiny is a hotel and a glitzy nightclub, and the go-to spot for high-rollers, narcos, models, and celebrities.

Michael Chiklis plays a cop,...

Today, premium network MGM+ revealed a first look at the crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, executive produced by Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro (Pan’s Labyrinth).

The teaser follows the eight-episode series’ global debut at Series Mania in Lille, France. The first episode of Hotel Cocaine will premiere on June 16 on MGM+, and new episodes will air on Sundays until August 4.

Hotel Cocaine is the story of Roman Compte (Danny Pino), a Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine, a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte, who was doing his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American Dream.

New recurring...

While HBO fans will have to wait even longer for a new season of “Euphoria,” another viral series will be back for its long-awaited third season: “Industry.”

The critically-acclaimed drama set in the world of finance will screen its Season 3 premiere episode at this year’s Atx TV Festival, taking place from May 30 to June 2. Creators/writers/directors/executive producers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay will be joined by cast members including Myha’la Herrold to discuss the making of the latest installment that captures the intensity of international banking.

Fellow upcoming HBO series “Fantasmas” hailing from creator/director/star Julio Torres is also debuting at the Austin-based Atx TV Festival, with Torres discussing his new series. The “Problemista” writer/director/star helms the anthology “Fantasmas” which is described as being “little films” following “eerie comedic stories” as Torres tries to find a missing golden oyster.

HBO and Max will additionally...

Atx TV Festival announced new updates to its line-up Wednesday, including screenings of Fargo, Pretty Little Liars and the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s critically acclaimed Industry. All of these are in addition to the previously announced Suits reunion panel that’s set to take place at the annual Austin, Texas event later this spring.

Fargo creator, writer and director Noah Hawley will join for a screening of Season 5, Episode 1 (“The Tragedy of the Commons”), followed by a conversation about the overall season, which stars Juno Temple, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

More from TVLineI Apparently Inspired a Scene...

Annette Bening’s first major TV series role has won the five-time Oscar nominee the Best Actress prize at this year’s Series Mania.

Bening was awarded in the past few minutes at the prestigious Lille event for her leading role in Peacock series Apples Never Fall, an adaptation of a novel by Big Little Lies scribe Liane Moriarty.

The coveted grand prize was given to French-Hungarian chess drama Rematch about the historic 1997 chess battle between Garry Kasparov and an Ibm computer. It beat off competition from the likes of Apples Never Fall, MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine and Leonard Cohen show So Long, Marianne.

Apples Never Fall stars Bening as Joy Delaney, a matriarch former tennis coach married to the irritable Stan (Neill), who suddenly goes missing, leaving her four children to piece together everything they thought they knew about their parents.

Speaking to Deadline prior to Series Mania, showrunner...