Thursday, July 2, 2009
This Month In The U.S.: The New Latin Wave, From Maya Entertainment
Esai Morales and Andy Garcia in "The Line", one of
eight Latin-themed films that Maya Entertainment is releasing
theatrically this month in the U.S. in conjunction with Blockbuster Home
Entertainment. (Photo: Maya Entertainment)
By
Omar P.L. Moore/PopcornReel.com
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
On July 17 the Los Angeles-based company Maya Entertainment releases a series of
eight Latin-themed films in conjunction with Blockbuster, the home entertainment
company, in eight cities in the U.S., running through September 10, the same
month that is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The films will be released
theatrically in the major media markets of the U.S.
In a statement Maya's founder Moctesuma Esparza expressed high hopes and goals
of the seven-week theatrical tour of the films, which feature some of the top
American filmmaking and acting talents, including Andy Garcia and Esai Morales.
"With Blockbuster as a partner in this venture, we will extend the reach of this
program tenfold and provide the national film going audience with consistent
high quality cinema from Latino filmmakers and talent." The alliance with
Blockbuster represents "the perfect extension of Maya's mission", stated Mr.
Esparza.
At the conclusion of the eight-city, seven-week run, each of the following eight
films will be available to rent at Blockbuster stores throughout the U.S. in
September:
"The Line" - Set in Tijuana, Mexico, a old hand-assassin tracks down the leader
of a crime cartel. Andy Garcia, Armand Assante, Esai Morales, Ray Liotta
and Danny Trejo star.
"Vicious Circle" - Described as a tragic punk-rock love story, the film has a
murder mystery element amidst a Romeo and Juliet-type story set in Venice Beach,
California. Starring Paul Rodriguez Jr., Emily Rios, Robert Zepeda and
Paul Rodriguez.
"Bajo La Sal" - A murder mystery thriller about a funeral home worker and horror
filmmaker who is ensnared in a romance and serial murder investigation.
Directed by first-time feature filmmaker Mario Munos, the film stars Humberto
Zurita and features the Mexico Ariel Award-winning performance of Irene Azuela.
"Sultanes Del Sur" (Southern Sultans) - The question of who double-crossed whom
is a major factor in a bank heist thriller set in Mexico, as the bank robbery
spins out of control. Tony Morton, Jordi Molla and Ana De la Reguera star.
"Once Upon A Time In Rio" - Ipanema is the setting where love attempts to
transcend economic and racial prejudices when a house servant's son embarks on a
more than platonic relationship with a rich lawyer's daughter. Thiago
Martins, Viroria Frate, and Rocca Pitanga star.
"Crónicas Chilangas" (Chilangas Chronicles) - Psychological disorders and
dysfunctional lives intertwine for three individuals in a comedy.
Guadalajara was the scene for the world premiere of the film this year, where it
won Best Actor for Patricio Castillo, Best Mexican First Work and Best Mexican
Screenplay.
"Bad Guys" - An attorney who has been victimized and scammed by the system cooks
up a scheme to get her revenge by designing an opiate drug to get millions in
moneyed fortune. Kate del Castillo and Danny Strong star.
Máncora -
On a road trip, disconnected souls shift through varying emotional terrain in a
tense and tender drama. Starring Enrique Murciano, Elsa Pataky and
Phellippe Haagensen.
For more information about Maya Entertainment, visit
www.maya-entertainment.com
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