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Belissa Escobedo and Pablo Castelblanco talk finding ‘Happys Place’ and working with Reba McEntire – Interview

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We are near the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and we wanted to close it out by talking with two young actors with a bright future ahead. Belissa Escobedo and Pablo Castelblanco are apart of the hit tv sitcom ‘Happy’s Place’ on NBC and discuss everything from Belissa’s experience on Blue Beetle to what they’ve learned from working with the great Reba McEntire. The second season of ‘Happy’s Place’ premiers on November 7 on NBC.

Belissa got her big break in acting with the 2018 ABC Discovers: LA Talent Showcase. Her film credits also include “Blue Beetle,” “Hocus Pocus 2” and “Sid Is Dead,” while on TV she had a role in “American Horror Stories” and “The Baker and the Beauty.”

Pablo stars as Steve on the new NBC comedy “Happy’s Place. Castelblanco, who is originally from Colombia, has several TV credits that include “Alaska Daily,” “Room 104,” “Dear White People” and “Scream Queens.” Theatrically, Castelbalblaco co-starred in the indie film “Ganymede.” 

Synopsis: Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father’s tavern (Happy’s Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had.

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Heather Graham Talks ‘What Happened to Doris?’ at the Fantastic Fest 2026 World Premiere

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The Countdown City Geeks hit the Fantastic Fest film festival for a red-carpet interview with actress Heather Graham at the World Premiere of her latest film, ‘What Happened to Doris?’.

Graham talks about the new film, her experience working on the project with co-star Island Austin, and what it was like bringing the story and her character to life. She also shares her excitement about premiering the Prime Video ‘Carrie’ series written by Mike Flanagan.

Lastly, we take a short dive into her filmography to reminisce about her time on Austin Powers, Lost in Space and the upcoming 30th anniversary of Boogie Nights.



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Rising Scream Queen Cameron Dawson Gray takes audiences inside the chilling world of ‘Family’

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Actress Cameron Dawson Gray sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss her new horror film, ‘Family’, and her experience bringing the chilling story to life. In this exclusive interview, Gray talks about her character, the filmmaking experience, working with writer/director Benjamin Finkel, and what audiences can expect from this unsettling new horror movie.

Gray also shares insights into the challenges and excitement of working on ‘Family’, the film’s themes, and what drew her to the project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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‘Family’ Horror Movie Interview: Benjamin Finkel on His Terrifying New Film

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Writer and director Benjamin Finkel sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss his new film, ‘Family’, and the inspiration behind this terrifying new movie. In this exclusive interview, Finkel takes us behind the scenes of ‘Family’, sharing details about the story, filmmaking process, characters, and his creative vision for the film.

Finkel discusses the challenges of bringing ‘Family’ to the screen, the themes explored throughout the movie, and what audiences can expect from his latest directorial project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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