Guzman Appears in First Trailer for Universal Pictures’ “Jem And The Holograms”

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman is Rio for his close-up…

The 27-year-old Mexican-American actor appears in the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ Jem And The Holograms, the film adaptation of the popular animated series.

Guzman stars as Jem’s love interest Rio Pacheco in the film , which stars Aubrey Peeples as the iconic Jem character and her alter ego Jerrica Benson.

“I, Jerrica Benson, am living the most unexceptional life. … At some point we all wish we could become someone else,” states Peeples at the beginning of the clip.

Peeples stars as a kid who writes songs that no one outside of her family hears — until sister Kimber (Stefanie Scott) uploads a video that explodes on YouTube. Suddenly she and her three sisters are signed by “the biggest record company in the world” — and the hard life lessons begin.

Smarmy company honcho Erica (Juliette Lewis) first changes Jerrica’s name and then the way “Jem” and the group act, sound and look.

Jon M. Chu directs the film from a script by Ryan Landels. Aurora Perrineau and Hayley Kiyoko co-star in the pic based on Hasbro’s cult 1980s cartoon series.

Universal is set to release Jem on October 23.

Guzman to Star in NBC’s Event Series “Heroes Reborn”

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman is ready for a Heroes welcome…

The 27-year-old Mexican-American actor has been cast in NBC’s upcoming event series Heroes Reborn, featuring returning stars by Jack Coleman and Zachary Levi.

There’s still no word on who Guzman, who recently starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in Boy Next Door, will portray in the 13-episode event series from Heroes creator Tim Kring. However, if the circulated breakdowns for the project are any indication, Guzman could be playing a former military guy.

In addition to Coleman and Levi, Guzman joins previously cast Robbie Kay, Danika Yarosh and Henry Zebrowski. All but Coleman, who is reprising his role as Noah Bennet from the original series, play new characters.

Matt Shakman is directing the opening episode.

Guzman recurred on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars. He has two features coming up: Jem And The Holograms and Richard Linklater’s That’s What I’m Talking About.

Lopez Wins Triple Threat Prize at People Magazine Awards

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is the People (magazine’s) choice…

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer and American Idol judge received the Triple Threat prize at the inaugural People Magazine Awards.

Lopez, a Grammy and Golden Globes nominee, earned the award for her acclaimed work as an actress, singer and producer.

“Whether its acting, singing or producing, I feel so blessed,” said Lopez as she accepted her award. “I love to entertain. We have to cherish every moment. I feel like it’s just the beginning.”

Ryan Guzman, who plays Lopez’s onscreen hookup in the upcoming psychological thriller Boy Next Door (out Jan. 23), presented her with the award.

The star-studded event included performances from Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, 5 Seconds of Summer and Maroon 5.

The two-hour special, hosted by Nick Cannon, was broadcast live on Thursday (Dec. 18) on NBC from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Here’s the list of winners:

Movie Performance of the Year – Actor
Michael Keaton

Triple Threat
Jennifer Lopez

Hero of the Year Award
Nora Sandigo

On Screen TV Couple of the Year
Mindy Kaling and Chris Messina

Breakout Star of the Year
Billy Eichner

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Gwen Stefani

Movie Performance of the Year – Actress
Jennifer Aniston

PEOPLE’s Sexiest Woman
Kate Upton

Role Model
Kate Hudson

Television Performance of the Year – Actor
Jon Hamm

Next Generation Star
Chloe Grace Moretz

Television Performance of the Year – Actress
Lisa Kudrow

Comedy Star of the Year
Kevin Hart

Universal to Release Guzman’s “Jem and The Holograms” in October 2015

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman’s name is Rio and he’ll be dancing on the big screen next October.

Universal Pictures has announced plans to release Jem and The Holograms, starring the 27-year-old half-Mexican American actor, on October 23, 2015.

The live-action film is based on the Hasbro animated series Jem, which ran from 1985 to 1988 in U.S. first-run syndication.

The music-driven film centers on music company owner Jerrica Benton, her singer alter-ego Jem, her band the Holograms, and their adventures.

Guzman will star as Rio Pacheco, Jerrica’s long-time childhood friend and boyfriend.

Jem and The Holograms is being directed by Jon M. Chu and also stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Juliette Lewis and Molly Ringwald.

Guzman to Star in the Baseball-Themed Film “That’s What I’m Talking About”

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman is ready to play ball…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican American actor has signed on to star in director Richard Linklater’s baseball-themed film That’s What I’m Talking About.

Guzman will take on one of the lead roles in the 1980s-set film about a college freshman who moves into a fraternity-like baseball house with his hard-partying teammates.

Guzman, who starred in this summer’s Step Up All In, has the background for the part: He was a college pitcher before turning his attention to acting.

Additionally, offers are reportedly out for Glee’s Blake Jenner, Teen Wolf’s Tyler Hoechlin, and 22 Jump Street’s Wyatt Russell.

Guzman next stars opposite Jennifer Lopez in Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions’ thriller The Boy Next Door in early 2015. He’ll also portray Rio in the Jon M. Chu-directed Jem and The Holograms.

Trailer Released for Lopez’s Thriller “The Boy Next Door”

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

A one night stand turns dangerous for Jennifer Lopez…

Blumhouse Productions has released the first official trailer for The Boy Next Door, starring the 45-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer and American Idol judge.

Lopez portrays a divorced high school teacher, whose night of weakness with the young neighbor (portrayed by Ryan Guzman) who befriends her impressionable son goes all kinds of wrong in this suspense thriller when he becomes obsessed with her.

The Boy Next Door Official Trailer #1 (2015… by viraltoday

John Corbett, Ian Nelson and Kristin Chenoweth co-star in the film from director Rob Cohen and writer Barbara Curry. Universal Pictures will release the film on January 23.

Trailer Released for Guzman’s “Step Up All In”

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman is stepping up again…

Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment has released the first official trailer for Step Up All In, starring the 26-year-old half-Mexican American actor.

For this latest Step Up film, the fifth installment of the movie franchise, Guzman and his fellow cast mates take the 3D dance action to Las Vegas.

In addition to Guzman, who first appeared in Step Up Revolution, the film also stars Step Up vets Briana Evigan (Step Up 2: The Streets), Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Misha Gabriel, Alyson Stoner and Adam Sevani.

The film is directed by first-time helmer Trish Sie.

Lionsgate/Summit will release Step Up All In on August 8.

Guzman to Star in the Live-Action “Jem and The Holograms” Film

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman will be seeing holograms and misfits in the near future…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican American actor will star in the live-action film adaptation of the popular cartoon Jem and The Holograms.

Production is already underway in Los Angeles on the music-driven film, based on Hasbro’s 1980s animated series about a young woman who transforms into a pop star with the help of her best friends, and a pair of high-tech earrings.

Aubrey Peeples will star as Starlight Music owner/manager Jerrica Benton aka Jem, Stefanie Scott as Kimber, Aurora Perrineau as Shana and Hayley Kiyoko as Aja.

Guzman will portray Jem’s love interest Rio.

Jon M. Chu will direct the modern Jem for Universal Pictures.

The plot of the film will send online music sensation Jem and her Holograms on a musical adventure across Los Angeles.

Aside from the main Holograms band members, the supporting cast has yet to be revealed, including who will play Jem’s omnipresent AI fairy godmother/holographic computer Synergy.

Ryan Landels wrote the film’s script.

Guzman to Star in the Action Drama “Hold Your Ground”

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It’s surf’s up for Ryan Guzman…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican American actor has signed on to star in the action drama Hold Your Ground.

Directed by Ben Nott (Drift), the film is set in the worlds of Southern California surf culture, Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts.

It tells the story of an abandoned teen taken in by his long-lost uncle who teaches him about life through surfing and jiu jitsu.

Hold Your Ground, which was written by Michael W. Gray and Matthew Straquadin, will be shot in Southern California this summer.

Guzman will next appear on the big screen in Step Up: All In. He’ll also star opposite Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door.

Trailer Released for Guzman’s Dance Film “Step Up: All In”

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Guzman is back to bustin’ a move (and setting hearts aflutter)…

Summit Entertainment has released the trailer for Step Up: All In, the fifth installment of the popular Step Up franchise, starring the 26-year-old half-Mexican American actor.

Guzman, who starred as Sean Asa in 2012’s Step Up Revolution, will see his character dance another day.

Director Trish Sie makes her feature film-helming debut with the 3D pic, which takes familiar characters from the Step Up films on a new Vegas-set danceventure scripted by John Swetnam.

Guzman and Briana Evigan lead the cast, which includes Izabella Miko and series returners Luis Rosado, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Misha Gabriel, Alyson Stoner and Adam Sevani.

Step Up: All In will hit theaters in the United States on July 25, 2014.

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