February 27, 2026
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This week, Eva Longoria’s Hyphenate Media Group and iHeartRadio’s Latino network My Cultura have announced a new slate of podcast series. These new series, Against All Odds with Yris Palmer, How Hard Can It Be? with Diana Maria Riva, Who Made You with Eva Longoria, and Bleep! with Ana Navarro, will all be released on iHeartRadio and wherever you get your podcasts.
Bleep! with Ana Navarro is a new podcast with NHMC Visionary Alliance member Ana Navarro, which opens the door to conversations about the issues shaping our communities and the country. Through thoughtful discussions with decision-makers, political leaders, cultural influencers, and people on the frontlines, Ana creates space for context, clarity, and perspective. At a time when emotions run high and disinformation spreads quickly, this podcast centers dialogue that informs, challenges, and empowers listeners.
Action fans, this one’s for you.
The Bluff arrives on Amazon Prime Video as an action-packed thriller set in the Caribbean.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stars as Ercell, a woman living a quiet island life with her family, until the invasion of vicious buccaneers, forcing her past to resurface. When her vengeful former captain, played by Karl Urban, arrives, she must confront who she once was and unleash the deadly skills she hoped never to use again to protect her family.
This film features Ismael Cruz Cordova, our NHMC Visionary Alliance Member, who brings even more intensity to this adventure.The Bluff is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
On March 20th, get ready to go beyond Earth with Project Hail Mary, the anticipated adaptation of the bestselling novel by Andy Weir.Ryan Gosling stars as a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft, light-years from home, with no memory of how he got there. As his memories slowly return, he realizes he’s humanity’s last hope in a mission to save Earth. Along the way, he discovers that an unexpected friendship may be the key.
The movie is directed by Phil Lord, NHMC’s 2025 Visionary Impact Honoree. His visionary storytelling continues to push genre boundaries, making him a creative force for this interstellar adventure.Prepare for liftoff, and get your tickets now.
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The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) is now accepting applications for the Latinos, Media, and Democracy Program (LMDP) 2026 – The AI Edition.
This is an 8-week capacity-building program designed to equip Latino journalists, content creators, media professionals, and civil society leaders with the tools to navigate the evolving AI landscape. In collaboration with the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), this year’s program will focus on harnessing AI for reporting, verification, and content creation while centering ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy, and trends shaping Latino engagement in today’s information ecosystem. The program is at no-cost for participants.
DDIA is looking to select twenty participants for this competitive cohort. Participants must meet at least one of the following:
If you fall under one of these groups, apply now! The deadline is quickly approaching.
Application Deadline - March 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET)
If you’ve been looking for a Romantasy read, look no further than Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez.
Graceless Heart marks the adult debut of the #1 New York Times bestselling author. In this book, she delivers a historical fantasy set in an enchanted Florence. The novel follows Ravenna Maffei, a sculptress determined to save her brother, who, along the way, inadvertently reveals a forbidden power in a city where magic is outlawed. She is then captured and pulled into a deadly game with Florence’s most feared immortal family — and their mesmerising yet merciless heir.
Ravenna must navigate danger, desire, and a looming war that threatens everything she loves. Filled with tension, whimsical magic, and slow-burn romance, this story tempts with every kind of dangerous magic, including love.Get your copy now at your nearest bookstore, or get your copy online now!
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If you’ve got a creative spark, sharp dialogue, and a story to share, the Austin Film Festival (AFF) has open applications for its Writers Festival Script Competition.
For 33 years, the Austin Film Festival has championed emerging writers and filmmakers, connected storytellers with industry leaders, and built a thriving creative community. Each year, AFF opens up an opportunity for writers to submit their work for a competition where it is carefully evaluated. Scripts are reviewed by trained readers and submissions that advance are considered by industry judges, identifying top-tier talent across screenplays, teleplays, digital series, podcasts, shorts, and more.
| Script Competition Deadlines: Early Bird – March 27, 2026 Regular – April 24, 2026 Late – May 27, 2026 | Film Competition Deadlines: Early Bird – March 27, 2026 Regular – May 20, 2026 Late – June 19, 2026 Extended – July 1, 2026 |
All entrants may opt in to receive reader comments, and competition participants are eligible for discounted Festival & Writers Conference badges. Semifinalists and finalists receive additional registration benefits and gain access to exclusive panels, networking events, and professional development opportunities during the Writers Conference.
Submission fees apply and vary by category and deadline, so be sure to review the full details here.
Whether you’re new to AFF or a returning storyteller, this is your chance to take your work from script to screen.
Your next Modern Gothic Horror read is almost here…
You Should Have Been Nicer To My Mom by Vincent Tirado is set to release on March 10th, and it promises to deliver a chilling blend of supernatural dread, family secrets, and deadly consequences.
When Papi Ramón, the wealthy patriarch of the Abreu family, dies, he leaves behind a final warning in his will: one of his relatives is el bacà, a demon born from a dangerous deal, and must be destroyed. What begins as disbelief quickly turns into dread when a storm traps the entire family inside a house. As the hours pass, buried secrets surface, and suspicion rises.
With accusations coming in and her family at risk, Xiomara must determine whether the true monster is something supernatural or someone much closer.
Available to Pre-Order now.
Say A Little Prayer delivers a story about love, friendship, and the chaos destiny can bring when put to the test.
When three girlfriends from San Antonio recite an ancient prayer to find their husbands, the ritual brings unexpected consequences. The film explores how far we’re willing to go for love and what happens when the universe answers back.
The cast is filled with Latino talent and features the acting debut of Grammy-winning artist Luis Fonsi, alongside Vannessa Vasquez, Jackie Cruz, and Vivian Lamolli.
The film is now streaming for free on Tubi or available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube Movies.
