August 15, 2025
Our NHMC Visionary Alliance member Eva Longoria and Hyphenate Media Group have produced Necaxa. In this docuseries, Eva Longoria sets out to reignite the soul of Mexico’s storied Club Necaxa, enlisting the help of fellow owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The bilingual docuseries tracks the relentless grit of a football team determined to defy expectations. Though its legacy has flickered in and out of the spotlight, a passionate core of diehard fans believe their beloved “Rayos” will one day rise again.
Watch new episodes of Necaxa every Thursday on FX and Hulu.
From Apple Studios comes Smoke, a new series created, written, and executive produced by acclaimed author Dennis Lehane. Starring Taron Egerton as arson investigator Dave Gudsen, and Emmy Award nominee Jurnee Smollett as police detective Michelle Calderone, Smoke also features Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo, Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, and featuring a new song by Thom Yorke.
New episodes for Smoke are released every Friday on AppleTV+.
The Walk 4 Humanity is more than a march — it's a movement.
On Sunday, August 24th, this 2-mile walk from Sunset Junction in Silver Lake, to Western Avenue in Hollywood, will culminate in a vibrant block party and celebration of community resilience. There will be live performances, speakers, and an atmosphere of empowerment — all to uplift Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (2TGI) communities.
But Walk4Humanity isn’t just about walking. It’s about funding transformation. Proceeds will support supplement programs that have been defunded, critical services like housing, mental health support, legal assistance, emergency relief, and more for the 2TGI community. To learn more and register for the march, visit the Walk4Humanity website.
Looking for some musical motivation while marching? Then check out the single from TransLatin@ Coalition’s own Bamby Salcedo titled, LA Cumbia del Movimiento. This song was written to bring a little joy to the hearts of those who have experienced so much grief in recent times.
LA Cumbia del Movimiento is available for purchase on Apple Music and is available for streaming on Spotify now.
Hopps & Wilde are back with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2! After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo (voice of Idris Elba) orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.
NHMC is elated to see Visionary Alliance member Yvett Merino as a producer of the film. Joining the cast are Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (voice of Fortune Feimster), and quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby (voice of Quinta Brunson). Hop into Zootopia 2 only in theaters on November 26th.
Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday with Season 2, Part 1, which follows Wednesday as she investigates a new mystery at Nevermore Academy, involving a stalker, a murder of crows, and a series of outcast deaths. Follow along as Wednesday explores her evolving psychic powers, her family relationships, and the secrets of Nevermore Academy.
For all the little monsters, Lady Gaga will join the second half of the series as Rosaline Rotwood, a Nevermore teacher that Wednesday crosses paths with. In addition, Lady Gaga recorded an original song titled “Dead Dance,” which will be featured in the second half of the series.
Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 is available for streaming now, with Part 2 coming to Netflix on September 3rd.
The Pickup features Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and NHMC Visionary Alliance members, Eva Longoria and Ismael Cruz Cordova. A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer). As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.
Watch Amazon Studios’ number one movie worldwide, The Pickup on Prime Video now.
