Netflix's Griselda is one of the best hits of 2024 so far, and there's a good reason that the show is breaking ground. Fans and critics alike have sung praises for the six-episode limited series.
The biographical crime drama tells the story of The Cocaine Godmother Griselda Blanco, who ruled the Miami underworld in the '70s and '80s and helped establish cocaine trade links between Colombia and the United States.
Sofia Vergara's role as the titular character is highly praised, and many want more to do with this crime drama. While we may not get more Griselda, there are several shows to watch that are similar to the series.
10. Weeds
Weeds is a funnier, lower-stakes version of Griselda, in a way. Hard times drive Nancy Botwin (Mary-Lousie Parker) into the marijuana trade. A widowed mother of two boys, this mom is willing to do anything for her family.
The biographical crime drama tells the story of The Cocaine Godmother Griselda Blanco, who ruled the Miami underworld in the '70s and '80s and helped establish cocaine trade links between Colombia and the United States.
Sofia Vergara's role as the titular character is highly praised, and many want more to do with this crime drama. While we may not get more Griselda, there are several shows to watch that are similar to the series.
10. Weeds
Weeds is a funnier, lower-stakes version of Griselda, in a way. Hard times drive Nancy Botwin (Mary-Lousie Parker) into the marijuana trade. A widowed mother of two boys, this mom is willing to do anything for her family.
- 3/24/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Netflix’s British Tearjerker ‘One Day’ Will Submit for Primetime Emmys in Limited Series (Exclusive)
Netflix’s romantic drama “One Day” is set to contend at the Primetime Emmys in the limited or anthology series categories, Variety has confirmed.
Speculation had mounted over whether “One Day,” set in the U.K., would vie for the International Emmys, especially considering other Netflix shows like “Sex Education” have competed there and found success. Yet, Netflix and the team behind the show have opted to place it in the intensely competitive limited or anthology series categories, alongside streaming counterparts “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara and “Ripley,” featuring Andrew Scott.
Read: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit.
“One Day” stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall will both vie for lead acting consideration. The specific episodes to be nominated for directing and writing are still under consideration, adhering to Emmy guidelines that allow directors and writers to select their episodes.
Adapted by Nicole Taylor from David Nicholls’ popular novel,...
Speculation had mounted over whether “One Day,” set in the U.K., would vie for the International Emmys, especially considering other Netflix shows like “Sex Education” have competed there and found success. Yet, Netflix and the team behind the show have opted to place it in the intensely competitive limited or anthology series categories, alongside streaming counterparts “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara and “Ripley,” featuring Andrew Scott.
Read: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit.
“One Day” stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall will both vie for lead acting consideration. The specific episodes to be nominated for directing and writing are still under consideration, adhering to Emmy guidelines that allow directors and writers to select their episodes.
Adapted by Nicole Taylor from David Nicholls’ popular novel,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s seemingly perfect romance wasn’t meant to last. But after seven years of marriage, the couple announced their separation in July 2023—citing irreconcilable differences.
While the split came as a surprise to many, reports soon revealed the main reason: Vergara’s decision not to have more children. Her openness about the reason for their divorce – her not wanting more children – brought attention to Manganiello’s desire to become a father.
Sofía Vergara as Angela Ramirez and Joe Manganiello as Bobby Stano in Bottom of the 9th
Reports have since surfaced suggesting Manganiello wants to start a family with his new girlfriend, but there’s no confirmation on the details of this relationship. Vergara, meanwhile, hasn’t commented on these reports.
Parenthood Disparity Led to Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s Split
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello in a still Bottom of the 9th
Sofía...
While the split came as a surprise to many, reports soon revealed the main reason: Vergara’s decision not to have more children. Her openness about the reason for their divorce – her not wanting more children – brought attention to Manganiello’s desire to become a father.
Sofía Vergara as Angela Ramirez and Joe Manganiello as Bobby Stano in Bottom of the 9th
Reports have since surfaced suggesting Manganiello wants to start a family with his new girlfriend, but there’s no confirmation on the details of this relationship. Vergara, meanwhile, hasn’t commented on these reports.
Parenthood Disparity Led to Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s Split
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello in a still Bottom of the 9th
Sofía...
- 3/15/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Movie/Limited Actress at the 2024 Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their first set of predictions, and they say the trophy will go to Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”). The other potential nominees at this early stage are Kate Winslet (“The Regime”), Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Juno Temple (“Fargo”), Sofia Vergara (“Griselda”) and Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, a leading four out of our seven Emmy Experts predict a victory for Foster: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Eric Deggans (NPR), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). She plays Chief Liz Danvers on Season 4 of HBO’s anthology crime series. Foster is a two-time Emmy nominee for producing the...
As of this writing, a leading four out of our seven Emmy Experts predict a victory for Foster: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Eric Deggans (NPR), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). She plays Chief Liz Danvers on Season 4 of HBO’s anthology crime series. Foster is a two-time Emmy nominee for producing the...
- 3/14/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Sofia Vergara strikes a pose during a dinner date with her doctor boyfriend Justin Saliman.
The 51-year-old Griselda actress grabbed a bite to eat at Cipriani on Thursday night (March 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The restaurant seems to be a favorite for the couple. They’ve enjoyed quite a few date nights there since they’ve gone public with their relationship. That includes one night out just a few weeks ago in late February. Hopefully they had another great evening!
Keep reading to find out more…
If you were unaware, Sofia and Justin were first linked in October 2023.
He is her first public relationship since divorcing Joe Manganiello. The Hollywood couple announced their split in July 2023. Days later, Joe filed for divorce, and they finalized the separation in February 2024. A few days later, he shared his own major relationship news.
Scroll through all of the new photos of Sofia Vergara...
The 51-year-old Griselda actress grabbed a bite to eat at Cipriani on Thursday night (March 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The restaurant seems to be a favorite for the couple. They’ve enjoyed quite a few date nights there since they’ve gone public with their relationship. That includes one night out just a few weeks ago in late February. Hopefully they had another great evening!
Keep reading to find out more…
If you were unaware, Sofia and Justin were first linked in October 2023.
He is her first public relationship since divorcing Joe Manganiello. The Hollywood couple announced their split in July 2023. Days later, Joe filed for divorce, and they finalized the separation in February 2024. A few days later, he shared his own major relationship news.
Scroll through all of the new photos of Sofia Vergara...
- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a big winner for Prime Video. The series debuted on February 2 and since then has collected more than a billion viewing minutes across its eight episodes, particularly impressive because of its overlap with the Super Bowl hoopla.
The showing by Prime backs up its recent streaming hit with Reacher, which has been in the upper range of the Nielsen originals streaming tally for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Griselda, the latter which landed at No. 6 in the latest tally with 735 million minutes watched in its second full week of availability, are the two originals that are landing well on the streaming chart. Griselda, the Sofia Vergara vehicle, is down from its strong debut, but still holding on.
HBO’s True Detective was in the fifth most-streamed slot for the Feb. 5 through 11 window, thanks to the fifth episode of Night Country being released on...
The showing by Prime backs up its recent streaming hit with Reacher, which has been in the upper range of the Nielsen originals streaming tally for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Griselda, the latter which landed at No. 6 in the latest tally with 735 million minutes watched in its second full week of availability, are the two originals that are landing well on the streaming chart. Griselda, the Sofia Vergara vehicle, is down from its strong debut, but still holding on.
HBO’s True Detective was in the fifth most-streamed slot for the Feb. 5 through 11 window, thanks to the fifth episode of Night Country being released on...
- 3/8/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Ask anyone who is sweating away at the gym, and they will tell you that losing weight is not an easy task. It takes some serious commitment from the person and can often be demotivating if results are not seen on time. Even the film industry has seen actors, including Chris Pratt, drastically transform their bodies in almost no time. In fact, it only took Chris Pratt 6 months to shed 60 pounds!
Ashley Michelle and Manuel Velez in 90 Day Fiancé
However, it looks like Chris Pratt has finally met his match in 90 Day Fiancé fame, Ashley Michelle. Ashley Michelle was a part of the show’s tenth and most recent season where she came with her beau, Manuel Velez. And if there’s anything more interesting than the couple’s journey on the show, it has got to be Ashley Michelle’s weight loss journey where she lost a hundred pounds...
Ashley Michelle and Manuel Velez in 90 Day Fiancé
However, it looks like Chris Pratt has finally met his match in 90 Day Fiancé fame, Ashley Michelle. Ashley Michelle was a part of the show’s tenth and most recent season where she came with her beau, Manuel Velez. And if there’s anything more interesting than the couple’s journey on the show, it has got to be Ashley Michelle’s weight loss journey where she lost a hundred pounds...
- 3/4/2024
- by Mishkaat
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Griselda spent a second week as the top streaming title in the United States, according to Nielsen. It was one of three shows to snag more than a billion minutes of watch time for the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith also had a solid start for Amazon’s Prime Video, coming in just below the billion-minute mark. HBO’s True Detective also joined the rankings as it reached the midpoint of its fourth season.
Griselda, starring Sofia Vergara as the notorious drug lord, grabbed 1.73 billion minutes of viewing for the week, up about 9 percent from the previous seven days. The other two billion-minute shows were Young Sheldon (1.31 billion minutes on Netflix and Max) and Bluey (1.15 billion on Disney+).
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, rang up 964 million minutes of watch time over three days after its Feb. 2 premiere (the full season...
Mr. and Mrs. Smith also had a solid start for Amazon’s Prime Video, coming in just below the billion-minute mark. HBO’s True Detective also joined the rankings as it reached the midpoint of its fourth season.
Griselda, starring Sofia Vergara as the notorious drug lord, grabbed 1.73 billion minutes of viewing for the week, up about 9 percent from the previous seven days. The other two billion-minute shows were Young Sheldon (1.31 billion minutes on Netflix and Max) and Bluey (1.15 billion on Disney+).
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, rang up 964 million minutes of watch time over three days after its Feb. 2 premiere (the full season...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Avatar: The Last Airbender was the star of the show on Netflix last week.
The streamer’s latest live action adaptation amassed 21.2M views in its opening weekend, making it in the Top 10 in 92 countries. Read more about Avatar‘s premiere ratings here.
While Avatar came in No. 1 among TV, it was beaten out for most-watched title of the week by the Swedish natural disaster thriller The Abyss, which drew 22.3M views and topped the non-English film list.
In second place among TV was One Day, which managed 7.5M views. Season 6 of the fan-favorite dating experiment Love is Blind followed at No. 3, also with 7.5M views.
Rounding out the top five were Can I Tell You A Secret? at No. 4 with 6.5M views and Griselda in fifth place with 3.1M views.
On the English films list, Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa took the top spot with 16M views. The romantic...
The streamer’s latest live action adaptation amassed 21.2M views in its opening weekend, making it in the Top 10 in 92 countries. Read more about Avatar‘s premiere ratings here.
While Avatar came in No. 1 among TV, it was beaten out for most-watched title of the week by the Swedish natural disaster thriller The Abyss, which drew 22.3M views and topped the non-English film list.
In second place among TV was One Day, which managed 7.5M views. Season 6 of the fan-favorite dating experiment Love is Blind followed at No. 3, also with 7.5M views.
Rounding out the top five were Can I Tell You A Secret? at No. 4 with 6.5M views and Griselda in fifth place with 3.1M views.
On the English films list, Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa took the top spot with 16M views. The romantic...
- 2/27/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards marked the reunion of several shows including including the beloved ABC comedy-drama Modern Family. The show ran for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, exploring the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, parenthood, and societal issues within diverse suburban Los Angeles families who are connected through their Jay Pritchett.
Modern Family (2009-2020)
Along with receiving praise for its diverse cast, and humor, Modern Family has also won multiple accolades throughout its successful run, including four SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. And the cast of the show took the stage at the 2024 Screen Guild Awards, they took this opportunity to spark a conversation about a reboot of the beloved comedy series.
Modern Family Cast is Looking Forward to a Reboot
In a heartwarming reunion at the 30th Annual SAG Awards, the iconic cast of the comedy-drama Modern Family took the honor...
Modern Family (2009-2020)
Along with receiving praise for its diverse cast, and humor, Modern Family has also won multiple accolades throughout its successful run, including four SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. And the cast of the show took the stage at the 2024 Screen Guild Awards, they took this opportunity to spark a conversation about a reboot of the beloved comedy series.
Modern Family Cast is Looking Forward to a Reboot
In a heartwarming reunion at the 30th Annual SAG Awards, the iconic cast of the comedy-drama Modern Family took the honor...
- 2/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While the rest of the country was watching NFL playoff football, Sofia Vergara was a streaming sensation with her new Netflix limited series, Griselda. It was the new leader of the Nielsen streaming ratings for the week of Jan. 22-28 by a wide margin.
The series, which bowed Jan. 25, is a far cry from Vergara’s previous comedy turn in Modern Family. She now plays ambitious Colombian businesswomen Griselda Blanco, who creates one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
Griselda’s six episodes have scored 1.59B minutes, easily topping the Disney+ animated series Bluey, the leader of the last cycle, which was second with 1.25B minutes streamed for its 151 episodes.
Among streaming originals, Reacher was still hanging on in the No 2 position, scoring 741M minutes for its 16 Prime episodes. A pair of 2024 debuts, American Nightmare (676M minutes) and Fool Me Once (669M minutes) were right behind.
In the acquired category,...
The series, which bowed Jan. 25, is a far cry from Vergara’s previous comedy turn in Modern Family. She now plays ambitious Colombian businesswomen Griselda Blanco, who creates one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
Griselda’s six episodes have scored 1.59B minutes, easily topping the Disney+ animated series Bluey, the leader of the last cycle, which was second with 1.25B minutes streamed for its 151 episodes.
Among streaming originals, Reacher was still hanging on in the No 2 position, scoring 741M minutes for its 16 Prime episodes. A pair of 2024 debuts, American Nightmare (676M minutes) and Fool Me Once (669M minutes) were right behind.
In the acquired category,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
For the first time since the show became exclusive to Peacock, The Office has made the weekly streaming rankings.
The long-running comedy series racked up 602 million minutes of viewing time for the week of Jan. 22-28, good enough for ninth place among library series. It’s the first appearance for The Office — which was a regular entrant in the early days of the Nielsen rankings — since it left Netflix for Peacock at the beginning of 2021.
At the top of the rankings for the week is Griselda, Netflix’s drama about the infamous drug queenpin starring Sofia Vergara. The series had 1.59 billion minutes of watch time over its first four days of release (it premiered Jan. 25). Reacher (741 million minutes) hung on in second place among original series a week after its second season finale on Prime Video, beating out Netflix’s docuseries American Nightmare (676 million).
Kids’ favorite Bluey led the acquired...
The long-running comedy series racked up 602 million minutes of viewing time for the week of Jan. 22-28, good enough for ninth place among library series. It’s the first appearance for The Office — which was a regular entrant in the early days of the Nielsen rankings — since it left Netflix for Peacock at the beginning of 2021.
At the top of the rankings for the week is Griselda, Netflix’s drama about the infamous drug queenpin starring Sofia Vergara. The series had 1.59 billion minutes of watch time over its first four days of release (it premiered Jan. 25). Reacher (741 million minutes) hung on in second place among original series a week after its second season finale on Prime Video, beating out Netflix’s docuseries American Nightmare (676 million).
Kids’ favorite Bluey led the acquired...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Valentine’s Day has helped move One Day, the romantic limited series, to the top of Netflix’s weekly ratings chart.
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Described as a “high concept horror film,” the upcoming Rosario unveiled an intriguing first look image that sees a woman seemingly tormented by the corpse of her grandmother.
As if that’s not eye-catching enough, Rosario stars Emeraude Toubia (Freeform’s hit TV series “Shadowhunters,” Amazon’s “With Love”), David Dastmalchian (Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Late Night with the Devil) and José Zúñiga (Catherine Hardwicke’s blockbuster Twilight, Sony Pictures’ The Dark Tower)
Rosario is helmed by Felipe Vargas, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alan Trezza
In the film, “Rosario (Emeraude Toubia), a successful stockbroker on Wall Street, is forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda who has abruptly died. While waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks her inside Griselda’s apartment,...
As if that’s not eye-catching enough, Rosario stars Emeraude Toubia (Freeform’s hit TV series “Shadowhunters,” Amazon’s “With Love”), David Dastmalchian (Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Late Night with the Devil) and José Zúñiga (Catherine Hardwicke’s blockbuster Twilight, Sony Pictures’ The Dark Tower)
Rosario is helmed by Felipe Vargas, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alan Trezza
In the film, “Rosario (Emeraude Toubia), a successful stockbroker on Wall Street, is forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda who has abruptly died. While waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks her inside Griselda’s apartment,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Actress Sofia Vergara is synonymous with the role of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. The actress recently featured in the Netflix drama series Griselda, about the life of Griselda Blanco, an infamous Colombian drug lord. While promoting the series, Vergara discussed the challenges of portraying a real-life drug lord.
Sofia Vergara in Griselda
During one of her interviews, Vergara revealed a shocking detail about her process, which required her to learn how to smoke and use cocaine for a convincing portrayal of the character. However, Vergara had to clarify her stance after making a hilarious goof-up. At the same time, the actress also revealed how she prepared for the role of Griselda Blanco, and here is what Vergara said.
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In Griselda,...
Sofia Vergara in Griselda
During one of her interviews, Vergara revealed a shocking detail about her process, which required her to learn how to smoke and use cocaine for a convincing portrayal of the character. However, Vergara had to clarify her stance after making a hilarious goof-up. At the same time, the actress also revealed how she prepared for the role of Griselda Blanco, and here is what Vergara said.
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In Griselda,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Highland Film Group has announced a raft of territory sales on its possession horror Rosario starring Emeraude Toubia and David Dastmalchian.
Deals on Felipe Vargas’ directorial debut closed in Germany and Benelux, (Splendid Film), Middle East (Falcon Films), Poland (Galapagos Films), Taiwan and Vietnam, (MovieCloud), Malaysia (Mvp), Philippines (Silverline Multimedia Inc.), Indonesia (Pt Prima Cinema Multimedia), Greece (Spentzos Film), and India (PictureWorks).
Alan Trezza wrote the screenplay about Rosario, a stockbroker forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda, who has died suddenly.
Awaiting an ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) in Griselda’s...
Deals on Felipe Vargas’ directorial debut closed in Germany and Benelux, (Splendid Film), Middle East (Falcon Films), Poland (Galapagos Films), Taiwan and Vietnam, (MovieCloud), Malaysia (Mvp), Philippines (Silverline Multimedia Inc.), Indonesia (Pt Prima Cinema Multimedia), Greece (Spentzos Film), and India (PictureWorks).
Alan Trezza wrote the screenplay about Rosario, a stockbroker forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda, who has died suddenly.
Awaiting an ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) in Griselda’s...
- 2/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
Highland Film Group has issued the first look on Silk Mass and Mucho Mas’s possession horror Rosario starring Emeraude Toubia and David Dastmalchian and represents worldwide rights at the EFM.
Felipe Vargas makes his directing debut on the story of Rosario (Toubia), a successful Wall Street stockbroker forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda, who has suddenly died.
Waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks Rosario inside Griselda’s apartment, surrounded by unfriendly neighbours including the watchful Joe (David Dastmalchian).
As the night stretches on,...
Felipe Vargas makes his directing debut on the story of Rosario (Toubia), a successful Wall Street stockbroker forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda, who has suddenly died.
Waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks Rosario inside Griselda’s apartment, surrounded by unfriendly neighbours including the watchful Joe (David Dastmalchian).
As the night stretches on,...
- 2/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
When it comes to dressing room standards, Kelly Rowland is determined to control her own destiny.
Sources confirm to TVLine that the singer-actress — who on Thursday was slated to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager as guest host of the Today show’s 10 am hour, alongside Hoda Kotb — bailed on NBC’s Am staple at the last minute because she was displeased with her assigned dressing room. (Kotb has addressed Rowland’s walkout, which you can see here.)
More from TVLineHoda Kotb Breaks Silence on Kelly Rowland’s <em>Today</em> No-Show: ‘I Just Want to Say This…’ — WATCHSofia Vergara Reacts to...
Sources confirm to TVLine that the singer-actress — who on Thursday was slated to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager as guest host of the Today show’s 10 am hour, alongside Hoda Kotb — bailed on NBC’s Am staple at the last minute because she was displeased with her assigned dressing room. (Kotb has addressed Rowland’s walkout, which you can see here.)
More from TVLineHoda Kotb Breaks Silence on Kelly Rowland’s <em>Today</em> No-Show: ‘I Just Want to Say This…’ — WATCHSofia Vergara Reacts to...
- 2/16/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Griselda, the limited series starring and executive produced by Sofía Vergara, spent its third week atop the English TV list. It dropped to 10.3M views, from its previous week’s 20.6 million, but was still far ahead of No. 2., Season 1 of The Tourist, which moved from Max to Netflix in the U.S., with 6.8M views. One Day, the limited series starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, adapted from David Nicholls’ romance novel that was previously adapted as a movie, debuted in third place with 5.3M views. Netflix says it reached the Top 10 in 75 countries.
Back on the list for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 11, are the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God at #3 (3.5M views), Harlan Coben’s crime thriller Fool Me Once at #5 (3.3M views), true crime docuseries American Nightmare at #6 (3M views) and Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum US at #10 (1.2M views).
At the top of...
Back on the list for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 11, are the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God at #3 (3.5M views), Harlan Coben’s crime thriller Fool Me Once at #5 (3.3M views), true crime docuseries American Nightmare at #6 (3M views) and Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum US at #10 (1.2M views).
At the top of...
- 2/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Most remember Griselda Blanco as the “Black Widow,” a ruthless Colombian drug lord whose network flooded Miami with cocaine, brought in $80 million a month nationally, and who’s been personally implicated in a rumored 200 murders. Michael Corleone Blanco, her youngest son raised at the height of her drug-trafficking empire, admits she was a rigid, stern woman he affectionately called cariñosa — an endearing term given to loved ones.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
- 2/10/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
A lawsuit aimed at the Sofia Vergara-starring Netflix show Griselda has been settled. In documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, the counsel of the family of the late Griselda Blanco dismissed the complaint with prejudice, which means the same claim can’t be brought back to court.
The settlement comes weeks after the actress and the streamer were sued over the miniseries, in which Vergara portrays the Colombian drug lord, who was killed in 2012.
Blanco’s son, Michael Corleone Blanco, and his wife, Marie, filed the suit on Jan. 17 in a Miami-Dade County Court, claiming the family did not authorize Netflix to use their “image, likeness and/or identity” and wanted to block the six-part show from airing on Jan. 25.
According to the complaint, Michael alleged that he discussed the possibility of developing a book and show about his mother’s story with producers from 2009 to 2022, as...
The settlement comes weeks after the actress and the streamer were sued over the miniseries, in which Vergara portrays the Colombian drug lord, who was killed in 2012.
Blanco’s son, Michael Corleone Blanco, and his wife, Marie, filed the suit on Jan. 17 in a Miami-Dade County Court, claiming the family did not authorize Netflix to use their “image, likeness and/or identity” and wanted to block the six-part show from airing on Jan. 25.
According to the complaint, Michael alleged that he discussed the possibility of developing a book and show about his mother’s story with producers from 2009 to 2022, as...
- 2/10/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A3 Artists Agency is shuttering.
A3 COO Todd Quinn informed staff in an email Friday, writing, “The decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner.” Final paychecks will be sent to staff on Monday, which will be its final day of operations.
According to a source, the decision to pull the trigger was made unilaterally by chairman Adam Bold on Friday afternoon and caught agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho by surprise. Bold has the power to make such moves unilaterally according to new operating agreements signed last year.
Atterman and Cho, longtime executives at the firm since before its rebranding from Abrams Artists Agency in 2020, currently are suing Bold for fraudulently compelling them to sign over their managing rights to him. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec.
A3 COO Todd Quinn informed staff in an email Friday, writing, “The decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner.” Final paychecks will be sent to staff on Monday, which will be its final day of operations.
According to a source, the decision to pull the trigger was made unilaterally by chairman Adam Bold on Friday afternoon and caught agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho by surprise. Bold has the power to make such moves unilaterally according to new operating agreements signed last year.
Atterman and Cho, longtime executives at the firm since before its rebranding from Abrams Artists Agency in 2020, currently are suing Bold for fraudulently compelling them to sign over their managing rights to him. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec.
- 2/10/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Griselda is not the story of a hero. Inspired by the life of Colombian businesswoman Griselda Blanco, it’s a fictionalized dramatization in which “there are so many nuances to explore in terms of who she was as a woman, as a mother, and, of course, as a drug lord who created one of the most profitable cartels in history,” says executive producer and star Sofía Vergara.
The limited series recreates the early days of the cocaine craze — and new money — sweeping Miami in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Co-created and executive produced by Eric Newman and directed by executive producer Andrés Baiz, Griselda taps into a time when Griselda Blanco’s savagery and charisma helped her expertly navigate between business and family, to whom she was known simply as “the Godmother.”
The grit of her surroundings needed to match the toughness of her...
The limited series recreates the early days of the cocaine craze — and new money — sweeping Miami in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Co-created and executive produced by Eric Newman and directed by executive producer Andrés Baiz, Griselda taps into a time when Griselda Blanco’s savagery and charisma helped her expertly navigate between business and family, to whom she was known simply as “the Godmother.”
The grit of her surroundings needed to match the toughness of her...
- 2/7/2024
- by Tara Bitran
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows (Jan 29-Feb 4): Check Out The Full List Here! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Sofia Vergara led Griselda: Limited Series, one of her career-best performances, and the show is getting love from the viewers by staying on top for the second consecutive week. There are a few new entries in Netflix’s Top 10 TV shows in English for January 29-February 4, 2024.
Sofia’s series is inspired by the events of the drug mafia Griselda Blanco; while people praise the Modern Family star, the real-life son of Blanco felt she was too ugly to play his mother. The views and hours people invest in the series prove Blanco’s son daily.
From Sofia Vergara’s Griselda to Michelle Yeoh’s The Brothers Sun, check out the global top 10 TV shows on Netflix. The streaming giant is often credited for starting the concept of binge-watching, and it is now...
Sofia Vergara led Griselda: Limited Series, one of her career-best performances, and the show is getting love from the viewers by staying on top for the second consecutive week. There are a few new entries in Netflix’s Top 10 TV shows in English for January 29-February 4, 2024.
Sofia’s series is inspired by the events of the drug mafia Griselda Blanco; while people praise the Modern Family star, the real-life son of Blanco felt she was too ugly to play his mother. The views and hours people invest in the series prove Blanco’s son daily.
From Sofia Vergara’s Griselda to Michelle Yeoh’s The Brothers Sun, check out the global top 10 TV shows on Netflix. The streaming giant is often credited for starting the concept of binge-watching, and it is now...
- 2/7/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Griselda spent another week lording over Netflix, but Fool Me Once had its own reason to celebrate.
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
According to Sofía Vergara’s makeup artist Todd McIntosh, three prominent and iconic features needed to be covered up when transforming Vergara into Griselda Blanco, also known as “The Godmother,” for her latest role in Netflix’s “Griselda“: her nose, her “white smile” and her eyebrows.
McIntosh, who worked closely with the actor, notes “Griselda was not a pretty lady. So, the idea was to take away the things that make [Vergara] pretty and to make her look average. On top of that, tell the story through traditional makeup.”
In the six-part limited series, Vergara’s transformation is remarkable. Completely unrecognizable, she plays the notorious and ruthless Griselda. The story charts Griselda’s move from Colombia to Miami in the 1970s and follows her into the 1980s as she builds her drug empire, fearlessly taking on the other cartels to run one of the biggest cartels in history.
To transform...
McIntosh, who worked closely with the actor, notes “Griselda was not a pretty lady. So, the idea was to take away the things that make [Vergara] pretty and to make her look average. On top of that, tell the story through traditional makeup.”
In the six-part limited series, Vergara’s transformation is remarkable. Completely unrecognizable, she plays the notorious and ruthless Griselda. The story charts Griselda’s move from Colombia to Miami in the 1970s and follows her into the 1980s as she builds her drug empire, fearlessly taking on the other cartels to run one of the biggest cartels in history.
To transform...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Sofia Vergara, who plays famed Colombian drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in the new hit Netflix series Griselda, is facing a lawsuit from the Blanco family for using her likeness without consent. The show, which premiered on January 25, documents the rise of the infamous Medellin drug mogul, with Vergara playing the title role.
The lawsuit was filed just six days before the show premiered.
Griselda Blanco’s only living son, Michael Corleone Blanco, claimed that Netflix was not authorized to use his mother’s image and that they were not compensated for the images used in the show.
In an interview with Fox News, Blanco stated, “Sofía Vergara did not consult with any members of the Blanco family as a sign of respect or elicit family details in portraying my mother.”
Michael also claimed that he has been working on a series of projects that included interviews and stories since 2009, with...
The lawsuit was filed just six days before the show premiered.
Griselda Blanco’s only living son, Michael Corleone Blanco, claimed that Netflix was not authorized to use his mother’s image and that they were not compensated for the images used in the show.
In an interview with Fox News, Blanco stated, “Sofía Vergara did not consult with any members of the Blanco family as a sign of respect or elicit family details in portraying my mother.”
Michael also claimed that he has been working on a series of projects that included interviews and stories since 2009, with...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kylie Schweikert
- Uinterview
While the real cartel queenpin Griselda Blanco’s reign of violence besieged ’70s and ’80s Miami, there was only one casualty on set of the new drama created by the team behind Narcos:Griselda’s nose.
Griselda director and co-creator Andrés Baiz and executive producer and star Sofía Vergara developed a special bond after shooting for 100 days together. “[For] six months, I was in every scene and he was in every scene,” Vergara tells Tudum in the video above. “I got super lucky that I was able to come to a show where I was new to everything: acting in Spanish, doing dramatic acting. To be able to find Andi and the group of people he put together, it was a dream come true.”
After working so closely together, Vergara had an idea to celebrate Baiz on the last day of shooting. “She gave me the honor — this might sound gross...
Griselda director and co-creator Andrés Baiz and executive producer and star Sofía Vergara developed a special bond after shooting for 100 days together. “[For] six months, I was in every scene and he was in every scene,” Vergara tells Tudum in the video above. “I got super lucky that I was able to come to a show where I was new to everything: acting in Spanish, doing dramatic acting. To be able to find Andi and the group of people he put together, it was a dream come true.”
After working so closely together, Vergara had an idea to celebrate Baiz on the last day of shooting. “She gave me the honor — this might sound gross...
- 2/2/2024
- by Drew Tewksbury
- Tudum - Netflix
They say the truth is stranger than fiction, but in the real world of Griselda Blanco, the truth is more brutal.
Inspired by the true story of Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco and starring Sofía Vergara (who also serves as executive producer) as the ambitious and murderous Miami cartel head, Griselda tracks the dramatized life, business acumen, and downfall of “the Godmother,” one of America’s highest earning drug traffickers in the ’70s and ’80s… and one of the most deadly.
She went by many nicknames: “La Madrina,” “The Black Widow,” “La Dama de la Mafia.” But for her foes, the name Griselda became synonymous with death.
With six hour-long episodes, Griselda was created by Eric Newman (Painkiller) and Andrés Baiz — who directs every episode — reuniting the team behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard serve as co-creators and executive produced the series...
Inspired by the true story of Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco and starring Sofía Vergara (who also serves as executive producer) as the ambitious and murderous Miami cartel head, Griselda tracks the dramatized life, business acumen, and downfall of “the Godmother,” one of America’s highest earning drug traffickers in the ’70s and ’80s… and one of the most deadly.
She went by many nicknames: “La Madrina,” “The Black Widow,” “La Dama de la Mafia.” But for her foes, the name Griselda became synonymous with death.
With six hour-long episodes, Griselda was created by Eric Newman (Painkiller) and Andrés Baiz — who directs every episode — reuniting the team behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard serve as co-creators and executive produced the series...
- 2/2/2024
- by Drew Tewksbury
- Tudum - Netflix
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and the Grammys.
Curb Your Enthusiasm premiere
Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove attended the L.A. premiere event for Curb‘s 12th and final season on Tuesday, alongside guest stars including Ted Danson, Jon Hamm and Vince Vaughn.
Jeff Garlin, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, Amy Gravitt, Jeff Schaffer, J. B. Smoove and Laura Streicher Ted Danson Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn
Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine debuted their new Prime Video series on Wednesday in NYC, alongside costars Parker Posey, John Turturro, Michaela Coel and Eiza González.
Donald Glover, Jen Salke, Maya Erskine and Francesca Sloane Eiza González and Michaela Coel
Republic Records party
On Wednesday, Patrón el Alto...
Curb Your Enthusiasm premiere
Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove attended the L.A. premiere event for Curb‘s 12th and final season on Tuesday, alongside guest stars including Ted Danson, Jon Hamm and Vince Vaughn.
Jeff Garlin, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, Amy Gravitt, Jeff Schaffer, J. B. Smoove and Laura Streicher Ted Danson Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn
Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine debuted their new Prime Video series on Wednesday in NYC, alongside costars Parker Posey, John Turturro, Michaela Coel and Eiza González.
Donald Glover, Jen Salke, Maya Erskine and Francesca Sloane Eiza González and Michaela Coel
Republic Records party
On Wednesday, Patrón el Alto...
- 2/2/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lee Jung-jae & Others’ First Look From Quid Game Season 2 Revealed(Photo Credit –Instagram)
One of the most popular series on Netflix is Squid Game, which blew everyone’s mind when it came out in 2021. Squid Game Season 2 is gearing up for its premiere soon, and the makers have dropped the first look pictures and a short teaser for the most anticipated Korean show. Led by Lee Jung-jae, its gripping and unique storyline left everyone wanting more. Keep scrolling for more.
Season 1 of the Korean survival drama rules the most popular list on Netflix, with 265.2 million views, and the users have watched 2.20 billion hours of the show. It was a rage. The show’s unwavering popularity led to a reality series called Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 1, which received immense popularity. The fans waited with bated breath for the second season and finally saw glimpses through the pictures.
On February 1, Netflix...
One of the most popular series on Netflix is Squid Game, which blew everyone’s mind when it came out in 2021. Squid Game Season 2 is gearing up for its premiere soon, and the makers have dropped the first look pictures and a short teaser for the most anticipated Korean show. Led by Lee Jung-jae, its gripping and unique storyline left everyone wanting more. Keep scrolling for more.
Season 1 of the Korean survival drama rules the most popular list on Netflix, with 265.2 million views, and the users have watched 2.20 billion hours of the show. It was a rage. The show’s unwavering popularity led to a reality series called Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 1, which received immense popularity. The fans waited with bated breath for the second season and finally saw glimpses through the pictures.
On February 1, Netflix...
- 2/2/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
It’s a celebration for Benny the Butcher in New York’s Def Jam offices. I got to speak with the Griselda rapper in late December, the same day that the Buffalo Mc and members of his team came down for a Def Jam-sponsored event ahead of his debut album with the label, Everybody Can’t Go, which was released last week. He had also just dropped “Big Dawg,” where he went toe-to-toe with a lyrically pristine Lil Wayne. For Benny, the celebration may have represented more for him than...
- 2/1/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Modern Family Trivia about Sofía Vergara and Ed O’Neill ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
Modern Family is one of the most loved sitcoms. There are 11 seasons but once you start watching it, you can’t get enough of it, ever! The cast includes Ed O’Neill, Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Rico Rodriguez, Nolan Gould and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons.
Modern Family is a beloved sitcom because of the comedy, the performances, and the chemistry between the characters. Sometimes, it’s overly funny; sometimes, comedy in tragedy and many overdramatic moments leave us in splits. However, the show is also high on emotions, especially love.
The series has 3 leading couples, but the most loved are Jay Pritchett and Gloria Delgado-Pritchett. The makers never leave a chance to make fun of the drastic age difference between Jay and Gloria. However, the duo are such sweethearts that...
Modern Family is one of the most loved sitcoms. There are 11 seasons but once you start watching it, you can’t get enough of it, ever! The cast includes Ed O’Neill, Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Rico Rodriguez, Nolan Gould and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons.
Modern Family is a beloved sitcom because of the comedy, the performances, and the chemistry between the characters. Sometimes, it’s overly funny; sometimes, comedy in tragedy and many overdramatic moments leave us in splits. However, the show is also high on emotions, especially love.
The series has 3 leading couples, but the most loved are Jay Pritchett and Gloria Delgado-Pritchett. The makers never leave a chance to make fun of the drastic age difference between Jay and Gloria. However, the duo are such sweethearts that...
- 1/31/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows (Jan 22-28): Griselda Rules At #1 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Sofia Vergara is not only good at comedy but also in gritty, hard-hitting drama, and she proved it with her performance in the Netflix series Griselda. The show premiered on the streaming platform last week and has been liked by the viewers so much that it is at the #1 position on the platform’s Weekly Top 10 TV Shows list.
The series is inspired by the real-life events of the Colombian drug mafia Griselda Blanco. Blanco reportedly ran a cocaine cartel in Miami in the 1980s. Vergara rose to fame after appearing as Gloria Pritchett in the American sitcom Modern Family.
Sofia Vergara is widely appreciated for one of her career-best performances in Griselda. The series has received an 88% rating on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, and the Average Audience Score stands at 77%. It is on the...
Sofia Vergara is not only good at comedy but also in gritty, hard-hitting drama, and she proved it with her performance in the Netflix series Griselda. The show premiered on the streaming platform last week and has been liked by the viewers so much that it is at the #1 position on the platform’s Weekly Top 10 TV Shows list.
The series is inspired by the real-life events of the Colombian drug mafia Griselda Blanco. Blanco reportedly ran a cocaine cartel in Miami in the 1980s. Vergara rose to fame after appearing as Gloria Pritchett in the American sitcom Modern Family.
Sofia Vergara is widely appreciated for one of her career-best performances in Griselda. The series has received an 88% rating on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, and the Average Audience Score stands at 77%. It is on the...
- 1/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Leave the World Behind has officially become one of Netflix’s most popular films of all time.
Sam Esmail’s thriller has been steadily moving toward the English Films list for several weeks and finally crossed the threshold during the week of January 22 to 30, debuting at No. 8 with 136.3M views in its first 52 days. Since Netflix now uses a 91-day premiere window to measure the success of its titles, the film still has plenty of time to cement itself higher on the list.
In fact, it’s likely that Leave the World Behind will jump quickly past The Mother, which is currently at No. 7 with just 136.4M views in its premiere window.
Also headed to the most popular list is Berlin, which has tallied 50.1M views in its first 31 days on Netflix — enough to get it to No. 10 on the Non-English language list. The Money Heist franchise now holds four...
Sam Esmail’s thriller has been steadily moving toward the English Films list for several weeks and finally crossed the threshold during the week of January 22 to 30, debuting at No. 8 with 136.3M views in its first 52 days. Since Netflix now uses a 91-day premiere window to measure the success of its titles, the film still has plenty of time to cement itself higher on the list.
In fact, it’s likely that Leave the World Behind will jump quickly past The Mother, which is currently at No. 7 with just 136.4M views in its premiere window.
Also headed to the most popular list is Berlin, which has tallied 50.1M views in its first 31 days on Netflix — enough to get it to No. 10 on the Non-English language list. The Money Heist franchise now holds four...
- 1/30/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Sofia Vergara‘s new show Griselda premiered on Netflix on January 25, in which the Modern Family star plays Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
Blanco, nicknamed “Cocaine Godmother,” was a prominent figure in the Colombian drug trade and business in Miami. Blanco had ties to the Medellín Cartel and was known for her vicious reign during the Miami drug world of the 1980s, often hiring hits on people who crossed her, including her husbands. In 2012, Blanco was shot and killed in Medellín, Colombia.
On January 17, Blanco’s youngest son, Michael Corleone Blanco, and his wife filed suit against Vergara and Netflix.
Blanco’s son says that for years, people have approached him to adapt his mother’s story into various forms of media, Netflix included.
According to Michael’s claims, Netflix did not hire him as a consultant during the show’s production. He stated they relied on other accounts rather than the family’s.
Blanco, nicknamed “Cocaine Godmother,” was a prominent figure in the Colombian drug trade and business in Miami. Blanco had ties to the Medellín Cartel and was known for her vicious reign during the Miami drug world of the 1980s, often hiring hits on people who crossed her, including her husbands. In 2012, Blanco was shot and killed in Medellín, Colombia.
On January 17, Blanco’s youngest son, Michael Corleone Blanco, and his wife filed suit against Vergara and Netflix.
Blanco’s son says that for years, people have approached him to adapt his mother’s story into various forms of media, Netflix included.
According to Michael’s claims, Netflix did not hire him as a consultant during the show’s production. He stated they relied on other accounts rather than the family’s.
- 1/30/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Karol G entered her acting era with Griselda — and she’s slaying in it.
In a new interview with TheWrap, Griselda director Andrés Baiz revealed that the singer was so good in her part as Carla — Griselda’s confidante and a sex worker who helped the drug lord smuggle product to the U.S. — that they wrote her more lines.
“We actually started writing more for her because she was doing so great,” Baiz said. “She brought a lot of authenticity to her character. [Karol] is from Medellín, so the way she speaks,...
In a new interview with TheWrap, Griselda director Andrés Baiz revealed that the singer was so good in her part as Carla — Griselda’s confidante and a sex worker who helped the drug lord smuggle product to the U.S. — that they wrote her more lines.
“We actually started writing more for her because she was doing so great,” Baiz said. “She brought a lot of authenticity to her character. [Karol] is from Medellín, so the way she speaks,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Griselda. Sofia Vergara as Griselda in Griselda. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 Sofia Vergara’s been getting plenty of accolades for her work in the new Netflix miniseries Griselda, based on the turbulent life of Griselda Blanco, one of the most infamous Colombian drug lords back in the 1980s. (Some have described the character as a female version of Tony Soprano.) Vergara, who is also a producer on the series, plays Blanco through multiple periods of her life, and she spoke about how demanding it was to prepare for a role like this. (Click on media bar below to hear Sofia Vergara) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sofia_-Vergara_Griselda_.mp3 Griselda is currently streaming on Netflix.
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- 1/29/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
In Investigating Discovery+, Primetimer staffers and contributors comb through the Discovery+ catalog to identify hidden gems and take a closer look at breakout series.
Of the dozens of people introduced in Netflix's Griselda, only one remains alive: Michael Corleone Blanco, the youngest son of notorious drug trafficker Griselda Blanco (played by Sofía Vergara). As the docudrama reveals in its finale, Griselda had her husband Darío Sepúlveda (Alberto Guerra) assassinated when he fled to Colombia with Michael, while her three eldest sons, Dixon, Uber, and Ozzy, are suspected to have been murdered by her rivals. The "cocaine godmother" faced a similar fate in 2012, when, after her release from prison, she was gunned down in Medellín by an assailant on a motorcycle — a style of killing she's often credited with bringing to the streets of Miami.
Of the dozens of people introduced in Netflix's Griselda, only one remains alive: Michael Corleone Blanco, the youngest son of notorious drug trafficker Griselda Blanco (played by Sofía Vergara). As the docudrama reveals in its finale, Griselda had her husband Darío Sepúlveda (Alberto Guerra) assassinated when he fled to Colombia with Michael, while her three eldest sons, Dixon, Uber, and Ozzy, are suspected to have been murdered by her rivals. The "cocaine godmother" faced a similar fate in 2012, when, after her release from prison, she was gunned down in Medellín by an assailant on a motorcycle — a style of killing she's often credited with bringing to the streets of Miami.
- 1/29/2024
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
$940 million. That’s how much money the last Despicable Me film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, made at the worldwide box office. People love this series, so it’s no wonder that Universal and Illumination have made sure not to let their cash cow lay dormant for too long. Spanning two franchises, the characters are back for Despicable Me 4, which has just gotten a new trailer.
In it, Steve Carell’s Gru is now a family man and the former super-villain is now an agent in the Anti-Villain League while raising his growing brood (with some help from his Minions). The trailer is about what you’d expect from the series, with perhaps the most cliche needle drop of all time, Guns n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child of Mine”, used in the intro. Once again, Carell is joined by Kristen Wiig, who voices Gru’s wife, Lucy, and this time,...
In it, Steve Carell’s Gru is now a family man and the former super-villain is now an agent in the Anti-Villain League while raising his growing brood (with some help from his Minions). The trailer is about what you’d expect from the series, with perhaps the most cliche needle drop of all time, Guns n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child of Mine”, used in the intro. Once again, Carell is joined by Kristen Wiig, who voices Gru’s wife, Lucy, and this time,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Spoiler alert: We’re about to discuss the ending of Netflix’s Griselda. Haven’t watched? You’ve been warned.
The rise and fall of “cocaine godmother” Griselda Blanco reaches a historically accurate (and appropriately tragic) conclusion in the sixth and final episode of Netflix’s Griselda.
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“We’ve always approached these stories, as I did for six seasons on Narcos, in pursuit...
The rise and fall of “cocaine godmother” Griselda Blanco reaches a historically accurate (and appropriately tragic) conclusion in the sixth and final episode of Netflix’s Griselda.
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“We’ve always approached these stories, as I did for six seasons on Narcos, in pursuit...
- 1/28/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Griselda, is a Netflix crime thriller that revolves around a real-life female narcotic dealer, Griselda Blanco, a mentor to Pablo Escobar and a ferocious drug lady, who had the potential to take over an entire underworld business in Miami. In this six-part limited series, we’re introduced to a cast of interesting characters, some of whom are fictionalized for dramatic purposes while others are inspired by real-life figures who were connected with Griselda. Amongst these characters, one of the fictional ones presented in the series is Arturo Mesa, who is the amalgamation of all the genuine friends Griselda had in her life when she was at her lowest.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Was Arturo Mesa?
Arturo Mesa used to work as an accountant for Griselda Blanco’s husband, Alberto, who was a drug dealer, as well as the business partner of his brother, Fernando. Arturo Mesa had always seen Griselda’s...
Spoilers Ahead
Who Was Arturo Mesa?
Arturo Mesa used to work as an accountant for Griselda Blanco’s husband, Alberto, who was a drug dealer, as well as the business partner of his brother, Fernando. Arturo Mesa had always seen Griselda’s...
- 1/28/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The Netflix original Griselda has taken the world by storm, thanks to its fast-paced storytelling and immersive visuals. It really transports you to late-’70s Miami with its costumes and visuals. I suppose it’s one of those shows that you can gobble up in one sitting, so you’ll be looking for some sort of replacement now that it’s over. The show tells the story of Griselda Blanco, aka the Godmother, who took over the drug scene in Miami soon after she killed her second husband and fled with her kids from Medellín to Miami. Although her intention was to sell one brick of coke and set up a new life for herself, circumstances led to a completely different chain of events. We know you’re as addicted to these shows as the cokeheads who fell at the Godmother’s feet. The rise of the Godmother was quick and dramatic,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Dakota Johnson’s Stunning Look From SNL Leaves Her Admirers Breathless (Picture Credit: Instagram)
After almost a decade, Dakota Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live, and she took our breath away with her short black dress and cut-out detailing. The actress is gearing up for her superhero movie Madame Web’s theatrical release. She even poked fun at herself over her ‘lime incident’ in the show’s promotional clip earlier.
Dakota’s style has varied from straight-leg jeans to dramatic gowns, carrying them all with great panache. Her style from the pap spottings always inspires us; it looks effortless and can be adopted by everyone. Johnson’s red carpet looks are mainly about the dress; she goes minimal on her makeup and lets her natural beauty do the task. Scroll below for more.
Dakota Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live or SNL on 27th January, and she looked drop-dead gorgeous in a...
After almost a decade, Dakota Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live, and she took our breath away with her short black dress and cut-out detailing. The actress is gearing up for her superhero movie Madame Web’s theatrical release. She even poked fun at herself over her ‘lime incident’ in the show’s promotional clip earlier.
Dakota’s style has varied from straight-leg jeans to dramatic gowns, carrying them all with great panache. Her style from the pap spottings always inspires us; it looks effortless and can be adopted by everyone. Johnson’s red carpet looks are mainly about the dress; she goes minimal on her makeup and lets her natural beauty do the task. Scroll below for more.
Dakota Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live or SNL on 27th January, and she looked drop-dead gorgeous in a...
- 1/28/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
In the fifth episode of Griselda, we saw Griselda become extremely paranoid about the possibility of there being a snitch in her gang, while Carmen, her best friend, betrayed her trust by getting involved with the task force led by June Hawkins. As an intoxicated and furious Griselda attacked Carmen, almost trying to kill her, Carmen thought that she needed police protection from her best friend, who had just lost her mind, driven by her hunger and greed for power. She told June Hawkins everything about Griselda’s illicit activities, which ultimately put Griselda in a troubling situation, marking the beginning of her downfall. Let’s see how this tumultuous journey of gaining power and wealth ends for Griselda Blanco in this final episode of the series.
Spoilers Ahead
How Was Griselda Arrested?
Episode 6 opened with Griselda and Marta Ochoa having a conversation at Marta’s place. Griselda was on...
Spoilers Ahead
How Was Griselda Arrested?
Episode 6 opened with Griselda and Marta Ochoa having a conversation at Marta’s place. Griselda was on...
- 1/27/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
In the fourth episode of Griselda, the godmother Griselda was devastated to witness Arturo’s death in front of her eyes, but she couldn’t speak against it as she was extremely terrified of the Ochoas. Griselda accepted the fact that she couldn’t gain control over the entire drug market in Miami, but her hunger for power gradually made her paranoid. When she learned about the task force Centac investigating her operation, she became extremely paranoid, realizing that she had a police informant in her gang. In the fifth episode of Griselda, a paranoid and drunk Griselda decided to take out all of her employees to save her neck from the police; however, she came back to her senses the next morning when she finally sobered up.
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Who Did Griselda Suspect As An Informant?
Centac started amassing resources and funding to properly investigate the drug business conducted by Griselda.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Did Griselda Suspect As An Informant?
Centac started amassing resources and funding to properly investigate the drug business conducted by Griselda.
- 1/27/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
In the third episode of Griselda, Godmother Griselda Blanco strengthened her position as an emerging drug lord, but being a woman, her potential was questioned multiple times in the male-dominated drug market of Miami. Griselda’s business partner, German Panesso, betrayed her by choosing Papo Mejia’s side. Meanwhile, a Colombian drug cartel clan named the Ochoas decided to take over Griselda’s drug operation, but she wasn’t ready to team up with them. Instead, she demanded to take charge of the business, with no boss to answer to. Therefore, in the fourth episode of the series, Griselda sought to take revenge on the drug dealers who betrayed her trust. Let’s see how that pans out.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Griselda Take Her Revenge?
In episode 4, Griselda hatched a plan to get back control of her drug operation from Rafa and the Ochoas, so she joined hands with the Cuban immigrants,...
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Griselda Take Her Revenge?
In episode 4, Griselda hatched a plan to get back control of her drug operation from Rafa and the Ochoas, so she joined hands with the Cuban immigrants,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Sofia Vergara Glows In Strapless Golden Gown ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Sofia Vergara is a gorgeous woman with a fantastic physique and a sense of styling. Her social media feed is a treat for admirers, and she has recently captivated everyone with her beauty. The actress is appearing in the series Griselda, and she shimmered in a golden gown at the premiere in Miami.
Sofia is known for her role in the American sitcom Modern Family. Her accent made her funnier on the show, and her comic timing was excellent. The series ran for 11 seasons starting in 2009. Her series Griselda is inspired by actual events showcasing the journey of Griselda Blanco from Medellin to becoming the Godmother of Miami’s drug empire. However, Blanco’s son feels Sofia is too ugly to portray his mother in the Netflix series.
In the Miami premiere of Griselda, Sofia Vergara was stunned in a...
Sofia Vergara is a gorgeous woman with a fantastic physique and a sense of styling. Her social media feed is a treat for admirers, and she has recently captivated everyone with her beauty. The actress is appearing in the series Griselda, and she shimmered in a golden gown at the premiere in Miami.
Sofia is known for her role in the American sitcom Modern Family. Her accent made her funnier on the show, and her comic timing was excellent. The series ran for 11 seasons starting in 2009. Her series Griselda is inspired by actual events showcasing the journey of Griselda Blanco from Medellin to becoming the Godmother of Miami’s drug empire. However, Blanco’s son feels Sofia is too ugly to portray his mother in the Netflix series.
In the Miami premiere of Griselda, Sofia Vergara was stunned in a...
- 1/27/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Sofia Vergara stars in the new Netflix series Griselda, a fictionalized dramatization inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most powerful cartels in history.
The six-episode limited series is already at #1 on the Netflix charts after just one day on the streaming service and fans will likely continue discovering the show in the coming weeks.
Sofia is opening up about the show’s ending and why the series doesn’t explore the later years of Griselda‘s life, including her tragic death.
Keep reading to find out more…
For those who don’t know, the real Griselda died at the age of 69 on September 3, 2012 in Medellín, Colombia.
Griselda was assassinated by a masked man while she was standing outside a butcher shop and we’ve learned the law enforcement didn’t even realize she was alive still.
People reports that former...
The six-episode limited series is already at #1 on the Netflix charts after just one day on the streaming service and fans will likely continue discovering the show in the coming weeks.
Sofia is opening up about the show’s ending and why the series doesn’t explore the later years of Griselda‘s life, including her tragic death.
Keep reading to find out more…
For those who don’t know, the real Griselda died at the age of 69 on September 3, 2012 in Medellín, Colombia.
Griselda was assassinated by a masked man while she was standing outside a butcher shop and we’ve learned the law enforcement didn’t even realize she was alive still.
People reports that former...
- 1/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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