Archive for September, 2008

Guanabee + Voto Latino Giveaway

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Joliz
Published: September 30, 2008Posted in: Contest, Philanthrophy, RandomTags:

picture-4.pngWin iTunes Gift Cards – One Of Which Is Signed By Rosario Dawson

Hey, Latino! That’s right, YOU. Have you registered to vote? No? What are you waiting for? Latinos, especially Latinas (women represent 54% of the vote) could determine the outcome of this upcoming presidential election. Go log onto to Voto Latino and register. Oh, and now you’re probably going to want some sort of incentive, huh?. Once you register to vote at Voto Latino join our contest giveaway: come up with the most insightful, funniest, most rhymingest campaign ad of ALL TIME and you can be eligible to win one of 15 iTunes Gift Cards — each with five free downloads, you stingy miser — one of which is signed by Rosario Dawson. You can trust us! We’re hopeful mavericks!

Anyway, here’s how this works:

Register to vote at Voto Latino. Then send your best campaign ad — be it a video, song, script, slogan, button or T-shirt design, etc. — to contestATguanabeeDOTcom. The 15 most creative entries will win an iTunes gift card with one specialest winner taking home the card signed by Rosario. Hurry and register. The deadline for contest submissions is this Sunday, October 6th. The most creative entries will be announced on Monday, October 7th.

DO IT.

Source: Guanabee

More from the Latina Magazine Interview

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Joliz
Published: September 30, 2008Posted in: Interview, PublicationsTags:

rosario_article300_1.JPGElection mania is at fever pitch, and our October cover girl Rosario Dawson is at the forefront. With her organization Voto Latino, Rosario, 29, is dedicated to making sure Latinos young and old come out in record numbers to cast their ballots for president this November. But we discovered that there’s more to this rebel than just a cause. Rosario opened up to us about her parents, her dreams, and her one big regret:

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Trailer for Seven Pounds

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Joliz
Published: September 28, 2008Posted in: MoviesTags:

Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.

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Rosario Dawson On Sin City II, Politics And Playing The Superhero

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Joliz
Published: September 23, 2008Posted in: Comics, Interview, Movies, PhilanthrophyTags:

No stranger to the comics scene and the films it has inspired, Rosario Dawson told MTV News that despite being a fan herself, the “Sin City” actress knows better than to jump into just any part pulled from the pages of a comic.“You’ve seen a lot of comic films be made really well and then some of them not made so well,” said Dawson. “So even if it’s a great character that they’re making, it doesn’t mean the script is so great.”

But what sort of comics film does she want to do?

“I just did a voice in the ‘Wonder Woman’ animated film that’s going to be coming out,” Dawson told MTV, adding that along with developing a film based on her own series, “O.C.T.”, she would “love to work with Frank [Miller] again or Robert [Rodriguez] and finish ‘Sin City II.’”

Even so, the geek-savvy Dawson said that these days, there’s a battle she’s more interested in than anything found in comics — the upcoming national election.

“I’m not even thinking about acting right now,” explained Dawson. “I’m not going to be working for the next couple of months. I’m just sort of working on my voting organization and writing a PSA for that right now.”

“This election has gripped all of our attention,” she added, “but definitely mine.”

Source: MTV

Rosario Dawson’s Parade Magazine Interview

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Joliz
Published: September 22, 2008Posted in: Interview, NewsTags:

Rosario Dawson keeps mixing up her big-screen choices. She got kudos for last year’s devastating portrayal of a revenge-seeking rape victim in the low budget film Descent, which she also produced.

And now she’s in the middle of the big-budget action thriller Eagle Eye, opposite Shia LaBeouf, as a government agent trying to unmask a mysterious female who’s using technology to control her victims’ every move.

Q: In Eagle Eye, everyone’s privacy is at risk. Have you ever been a little obsessive about protecting your own?

A: Totally. It’s freaky, but I was never been able to keep diary as a child because I was always afraid that someone was going to read it. I remember I used to write stuff down that I really thought I should remember. But I would write it in code. And then I’d try to read what I wrote and I couldn’t. I’m going, ‘Oh, this just sucks.’ But I always had this weird feeling that someone could invade my privacy.

Q: I guess Eagle Eye is a reminder that we’re even more vulnerable in the electronic world in which we live.

A: It seems like everything from your e-mails to cell phone calls get recorded and there are video cameras everywhere. You go online to shop and a web site tells you, ‘This is what you bought last week so this is what you would like this week.’ It’s scary where we’re going.

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Rosario Dawson Looks Ahead To More ‘O.C.T.’ Comics, Feature Film

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Joliz
Published: September 20, 2008Posted in: Comics, MoviesTags:

During a recent interview with MTV News, actress and popular object of geek affection Rosario Dawson shed some light on the current state of affairs for “O.C.T.”, the comic series she co-created that’s been on Hollywood’s radar for nearly two years now.“We are in negotiations to hopefully get ["O.C.T."] out from the Weinstein Company and put it someplace else,” said Dawson, “and when we do that, we can start concentrating on it again.”

Dawson said she and her “O.C.T.” co-creators hope to have a new miniseries published in the near future, but wants to be sure their respective workloads don’t cause major, mid-story delays.

“Believe me, I can understand the stress of that,” said Dawson, “I want my next ‘Johnny the Homocidal Maniac’ comic right now, and it doesn’t come out for years.”

As for a timetable on the film adaptation, Dawson told MTV she hopes to see “O.C.T.” in theaters (or at least in production) within the next three years, adding that the title has built up an “interesting fan base.”

“We’ve had so much fun with it, and we’re not tired of the story yet,” she added. “We want to explore it so much more, so I think there’s definitely room for it to be a really great film if we are blessed.”

Source: MTV

Talking Pictures TV Interview

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Joliz
Published: September 18, 2008Posted in: Interview, MoviesTags:

Gallery Update

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Published: September 15, 2008Posted in: Events, Gallery, Movies, PublicationsTags:

Updated the gallery with the following albums:

Don’t forget registration for the gallery is free, so join in order to access over 17,000 photos!

Vote 4 Voto Latino for a MySpace Impact Award!

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Joliz
Published: September 15, 2008Posted in: Internet, PhilanthrophyTags:

Dear Voto Latino Friends:

Here’s a chance to practice casting a vote! We’re SUPER thrilled to announce that Voto Latino is a MySpace IMPACT Awardee finalist for our work in voter engagement. The first for a Latino run – Latino targeted organization. Now we just need your help to win the prize. $10,000 to engage MORE voters and enjoy front page on MySpace for a full month to recruit more voters.

As you know, Voto Latino is 98% volunteer run so this is truly a JOINT celebration. However – your work isn’t done! The contest lasts ten days & you can vote EACH and EVERY day. How amazing that in recognition of Hispanic Hertiage month, Voto Latino is up for the running. Voto Latino is the first national voter engagement organization focusing on American Latino youth. 52% of all Latinos who cast a vote during the primary were under 29 years old!

The call to action is simple:

1) VOTE: Vote for VOTO Latino to win the MySpace IMPACT Award at: http://www.myspace.com/impactawards

2) IMPACT: Forward this email to friends and your list serves.

3) SHOW LOVE: Make Voto Latino a top 8 friend on MySpace for 10 Days & don’t forget to vote each day starting TODAY

4) SPREAD LOVE: Cut & Paste this bulletin:

Americans REPRESENT! Vote for VOTO LATINO for the MySpace IMPACT Award http://www.myspace.com/impactawards – show our pride! Please repost: only ten days to vote & remember to vote EVERYDAY. Happy Hispanic Heritage month!

5) SUPPORT: Paste this banner on your websites & profiles

6) REPRESENT: Change your profile picture to this banner below

Mil gracias for your support. We are at the home stretch in voter engagement. We’re humbled by MySpace’s recognition. lets join efforts and use your nimble fingers now to ensure a successful effort.

Warmly,

Maria Teresa
Voto Latino Executive Director

VOTE NOW AT MYSPACE.COM/IMPACT AWARDS
ROSARIO DAWSON – REGISTER TO VOTE AT VOTOLATINO.ORG

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American Voices – Spirit of Revolution at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica

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Joliz
Published: September 13, 2008Posted in: Events, Random, ShowsTags:

While there were many messages in the show, “American Voices – Spirit of Revolution” was focused on our founding fathers, origins of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and freedom of speech. The stage came to life as historical messages and performances brought tears to many eyes. With impressive acoustics, the design is clearly state-of-the-art, offering a full theatre experience.

One woman exiting the theatre after the show said, “That was wonderful. It’s exactly what this theatre was meant to be.”

Moving and emotional, this is one show that should be seen in every school across this nation. “American Voices – Spirit of Revolution” is an education for every age.

A one-day only event, the performance will be broadcast on KUSC, 91.5 FM, Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 10 pm.

The stage reading featured incredible actors: Dustin Hoffman, James Cromwell, Annette Bening, Rosario Dawson, Abdoulaye N’Gom, Richard Schiff, Elisa Bocanegra, Nate Parker, Teal Sherer, Ben Acland, Michele B. Chan, Wade Contreras and Vanessa Villanueva.

Source: Associated Content

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