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SXSW snapshot: 'Casa de Mi Padre'
Austin Movie Blog &bull Feb 9, 2012
Will Ferrell has made us laugh in English, now he's going to see if he can do the same in Spanish. The "Saturday Night Live" veteran stars in the telenovela send-up, "Casa de Mi Padre," one of the most anticipated… Full Story »
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Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna Attacking Social Issues with Genre Fare
indieWIRE &bull Feb 9, 2012
A production announcement about a new English-language genre franchise coming from Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna's Mexico-based Canana Films caught my eye this morning for a number of reasons. While the use of genre--and horror, in particular--to attack contemporary… Full Story »
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Canana launches genre pic franchise
Variety Online &bull Feb 8, 2012
Marking its entry into English-language production, Mexican production-distrib Canana is launching a genre franchise directed by Russia's enigmatic Makinov. The first film in the franchise, "Child's Play," is in post-production. The mysterious Makinov is described by Canana as a Russian-American… Full Story »
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New Pics Of Will Ferrell, Diego Luna & Genesis Rodriguez In 'Casa De Mi Padre'
:: The Playlist :: &bull Jan 26, 2012
So, can Will Ferrell be hilarious in Spanish? That's the big question surrounding "Casa De Mi Padre" but judging from the trailers so far, the answer seems to be yes. Everyone's favorite funnyman stars in the film which uses Mexican… Full Story »
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'Maniac' Remake Shot Entirely From Elijah Wood's POV; Vinessa Shaw Stars In 'Who Can Kill A Child?' Remake 'Child's Play'
indieWIRE &bull Jan 23, 2012
More than a few were skeptical when the Alexandre Aja -directed remake of slasher-classic " Maniac " was announced , with Elijah Wood stepping into the gnarled, grotesquely-unattractive shoes of Joe Spinell . But they seem to have found a way around this, as Wood revealed to MTV at Sundance that the film was, "...entirely in P.O.V. You only… Full Story »
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Will Ferrell's 'Casa de mi Padre' Trailer Hits the Web (Video)
The Hollywood Reporter - Columns &bull Jan 17, 2012
The actor stars in Pantelion Films' Spanish-language comedy along with Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal. The first full-length trailer for Casa de mi Padre, the Spanish language comedy starring Ferrell, premiered, showing Ferrell talking - and singing - in… Full Story »
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Film Review: Mark Wahlberg's 'Contraband' Steals Half Justice From Icelandic Conquest
Hollywood Chicago &bull Jan 14, 2012
CHICAGO - One way to craft an unforgettable, undeniably adept film is to make a new one. Hollywood views that as financially risky, though, and it often doesn't happen without being based on a book with a built-in audience or a film that's already… Full Story »
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Mark Wahlberg/CONTRABAND Surprises, Meryl Streep/THE IRON LADY Strong: Box Office
Alternative Film Guide &bull Jan 14, 2012According to Deadline.com, this four-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend the North American box office could reach $165 million - or up about 4% compared to last year. Considering the disappointing returns in late 2011, a modest increase is good news indeed for the jittery Hollywood studios. Helping… Full Story »
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Watch: New Hilarious Full Trailer for Will Ferrell's 'Casa de Mi Padre'
FirstShowing.net &bull Jan 13, 2012
The first official teaser for Will Ferrell's Spanish language comedy Casa de Mi Padre already looked like it was going to be ridiculous, but now I'm compltely sold on this introduction of the "Saturday Night Live" veteran to foreign cinema.… Full Story »
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Third Casa de Mi Padre Trailer
Movie Web News &bull Jan 13, 2012
Nala Films has released the third trailer for Casa de Mi Padre, which arrives in theaters nationwide March 16. Click on the video player below to watch Will Ferrell star as Mexican rancher Armando Alvarez. Casa de Mi Padre comes… Full Story »
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Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card: January 13, 2012
FilmSchoolRejects.com &bull Jan 13, 2012
This week, Fat Guy Kevin Carr recovers from his colossal failure in getting any of his votes in the Critic's Choice Movie Awards to count (except for A Separation for best foreign film, but who didn't think that would win?)… Full Story »
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'Contraband' Review: Too Much 'Bad Boys 2,' Not Enough 'Ocean's Eleven'
Slash Film &bull Jan 13, 2012
The trailer for Contraband put me to sleep. How many times have we seen an action movie where a former crook is drawn back into the life he left to save his family? That, coupled with the January release date, usually a kiss of death, had me going into… Full Story »
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Sundance Institute Names Mark Ruffalo, Lake Bell to 2012 Alumni Advisory Board
The Hollywood Reporter - Columns &bull Jan 11, 2012
The Sundance Institute has just announced the members of its 2012 Alumni Advisory Board, which volunteer their time to Sundance programs and promote the Institute's story around the world. The 2012 roster includes Lake Bell; Borderline Films partners Sean Durkin,… Full Story »
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Evolution Media Capital and NALA Investments Form NALA EMC, a Latin America-Based Investment Banking Firm
Business Wire Entertainment News &bull Jan 9, 2012
LOS ANGELES & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NALA Investments, one of the foremost private investment companies in the Hispanic market, and Evolution Media Capital (EMC), a sports and entertainment advisory firm, announced today that they have formed NALA EMC, an investment banking and advisory firm, headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. NALA EMC will combine EMC's experience within the media, entertainment, and sports industries with NALA's expertise and deep… Full Story »
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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Chicago Passes to 'Contraband' With Mark Wahlberg
Hollywood Chicago &bull Jan 8, 2012
CHICAGO - In our latest action/crime edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film , we have 50 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated new film "Contraband" starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale! "Contraband" also stars Giovanni Ribisi, Ben Foster, J.K. Simmons, Diego Luna, Robert Wahlberg, Lukas Haas, Jaqueline Fleming, Caleb Landry Jones, William Lucking, Monica Acosta, Michael… Full Story »
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Third Casa de Mi Padre Poster
Movie Web News &bull Dec 30, 2011
Nala Films has released the third poster for the upcoming comedy Casa de mi Padre, which debuts in theaters nationwide March 16. Take a look at this 1-sheet below, featuring Will Ferrell and Genesis Rodriguez. Casa de Mi Padre comes… Full Story »
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Popular Mexican Actor Pedro Armendariz Jr. Dies at 71
Hollywood Reporter: Film &bull Dec 26, 2011
During a career that spanned six decades, the charismatic actor appeared in more than 200 TV shows and films, including Hollywood productions such as The Legend of Zorro, Once Upon a Time in Mexico and the Brad Pitt-starrer The Mexican.… Full Story »
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Four Contraband Clips
Movie Web News &bull Dec 21, 2011
Universal Pictures has provided us with four clips and 19 new photos from Contraband, which debuts in theaters nationwide January 13. Click on the video players below to watch new scenes from this smuggling thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate… Full Story »
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Will Ferrell's Casa de mi Padre Domestic Teaser Trailer
Filmjunk &bull Dec 21, 2011
Way back in April, a mysterious promo trailer for Will Ferrell's upcoming Spanish-language comedy Casa de mi Padre found its way online. At the time, no one really knew what to make of it was it a comedy that just… Full Story »
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New Casa De Mi Padre Teaser Online
Empire News 7 &bull Dec 19, 2011
Will Ferrell Is Armando Alvarez! What next for Will Ferrell? Why, a Spanish-language western, of course! There was a full trailer for Casa De Mi Padre floating around several months ago, but the marketing department have now started from scratch… Full Story »
