Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Music group Making Movies on tour in Austin May 30th and San Antonio May 31st

Aguardiente EP and 7"
Making Movies is releasing an EP and 7" through their friends local label, The Record Machine. The 7" can be pre-ordered.   The EP hits iTunes on June 5th. Fans can reach out to them via Twitter and Facebook!

El grupo musical, Making Movies, esta lanzando un EP en vinilo de 7 pulgadas y en formato digital por el sello disquero local, the Record Machine . Se puede comprar por adelantado.
El EP llega a iTunes el 5 de Junio. Se pueden conectar con ellos en Twitter y Facebook!


Pre order the EP:
http://therecordmachine.net/blog/store/trm-store/#!/147133
 
To learn more about the band, visit www.makingmoviesband.com
 
Liz Lopez, Cine y Mas

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Cerronato Live! Colombian Vallenato and Cumbia Music at Esquina Tango

Event name: Cerronato Live! Colombian Vallenato and Cumbia

Date: Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Time: 9:00pm to 1:00am

Location: Esquina Tango (non-profit cultural organization)

Street Address: 209 Pedernales St. Austin TX 78702

Cost: $8

Bring your own beverage

Brief description:"Cerronato fuses rich four-part harmonies, ornate and funky accordion and bass, and frenzied percussion in a joyous yet poignant mix. Their inspiration comes from Colombian vallenato and cumbia, two old musical traditions that have spread far from their original homeland. Based in Austin, Texas, the four members of Cerronato are ambassadors for those archetypal Colombian styles through their lively performances and fervent commitment to the spirit of celebration animating them. A century after vallenato and cumbia emerged out of Colombia’s cultural cauldron of indigenous, Spanish, and African cultures, Cerronato continues to mix it up, combining respect for the heritage and the impulse to innovate."

For more information: 512.524.2772  info@esquinatangoaustin.com          http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con multi-format pop culture convention takes place May 25-27 in Houston


Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con is the best and biggest annual multi-format pop culture convention in the US southwest region. It takes place on May 25-27 at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, but has Austin connections. This year, there is a great variety of talent participating, as well as the Badass Celebrity Smackdown.

Just to name a few of the artists, writers, voice actors, gaming and entertainers appearing include Michael Biehn (Terminator, Alien), Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1 and the upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT RISES), Rachel Lutrell (Stargate Atlantis) Kristen Bauer (True Blood) and Claudia Christian (Babylon 5) and Nadya Sonika, Mexican cosplayer, TV host and model. Local talent attending includes voice actor Samantha Inoue-Harte, who heads her own Austin-based studio and teaches at the Art Institute of Austin, and is an Art Attack, quarterfinalist of America's Got Talent in 2010.

Heroes for Heroes: The Badass Celebrity Smackdown is a charity event held at Comicpalooza that benefits Impact a Hero, a non-profit organization that provides emotional and financial support to severely wounded veterans from post 911 conflicts.  In addition to the heroes event, there will be a villain event as well. “The next best thing to being a sci-fi or action hero has to be shooting a sci-fi or action hero with a gun. Or maybe being shot by one,” says John Simons, founder and Chairman of Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con. At least that’s the premise that led to the Badass Celebrity Smackdown, in which fans attending Comicpalooza May 25 - 27 will get their chance to pit themselves against stars of some of the biggest sci-fi and action franchises in Hollywood while helping US veterans at the same time.

Celebrities participating in the charity events are: Michael Biehn (Terminator, Aliens), Claudia Christian (Babylon 5), David Della Rocco (Boondock Saints), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica), Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), Richard LeParmentier (Star Wars), Rachel Lutrell (Stargate Atlantis) and Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Andromeda).

In the heroes event, fans will have the chance to shoot or be shot by their favorite heroes in a once-in-a-lifetime game of laser tag. There will be two heroes games of laser tag. To qualify for one of the fan teams, a fan may either make a $300 donation to Impact a Hero to reserve one of the fixed spots, or win one of several open spots that will be raffled off at the Impact a Hero booth from among all the fans making donations over the convention weekend.

Richard LeParmentier will be featured in the villains event where he will lead a team of the 501st Stormtroopers against fans. There will be one villain game on Friday and one on Saturday, while the heroes games will both take place on Sunday, May 27. Fans will be able to register for the villain game on site immediately before it takes place. Registration for the Heroes event will be on the Comicpalooza website. For more information on Impact a Hero go to impactahero.org. 

Actor Christopher Judge has acted in a variety of films (House Party 2, A Dog’s Breakfast), television shows (Andromeda,), animated series (X-Men: Evolution, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) and video games (Def Jam Vendetta, Turok), but he’s undoubtedly best known for his work as Teal’c on the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1, on which he has appeared more often than any of the show’s other actors.

Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), who will be participating in the Comicpalooza events said during our telephone interview that he was really looking forward to attending. “It is my first time to attend. I have been to other cons, but first here. I have already been a fan of it, but my schedule had not worked out before to be there.”

Noting the exuberance in his voice, I asked what it means for him to participate in the events. “For me personally, it is the opportunity to meet the fans and say thanks for a decade of support. I am appreciative of them taking the time from their day to watch the show.”

He is also scheduled to participate in the Heroes for Heroes: The Badass Celebrity Smackdown for the non-profit and we discussed the upcoming event. “I did not know about it before, but once I knew, it was a no-brainer for me. These young men and women are giving their lives for us and anything that I can do, I will.”

Of all the activities scheduled for the three day convention, we talked about what excites him about going to Comicpalooza. “The opportunity to say ‘thank you;’ it is an old age adage, but it needs to be remembered. Without fans, there is no us.”

The official website www.comicpalooza.com/ contains the complete line-up of talent, artists, and the diverse events during the three day convention.


Saturday, May 12, 2012

Noche Azul de Esperanza Concert in San Antonio

ESPERANZA PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER
922 San Pedro Ave • San Antonio TX 78212 • 210.228.0201
(entrance on W. Evergreen, 1/2 mile north of downtown)
www.esperanzacenter.org

Sunday, May 6, 2012

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS DOMESTIC DEBUT SETS ALL-TIME INDUSTRY RECORD AT $200.3 MILLION; FILM GROSSES $641.8 MILLION GLOBALLY

The Walt Disney Studios announced today that Marvel’s The Avengers posted an estimated $200.3 million in its domestic debut May 4-6, shattering previous records and positioning the film as the highest-grossing domestic debut of all time. The film’s cumulative global box office gross is an estimated $641.8 million over 12 days in release.
In just three days, Marvel’s the Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically. The domestic debut kicked off Friday, May 4 and marks the second highest single day take of all time at $80.5 million. Saturday’s box office gross of $69.7 million is the highest Saturday take of all time. Moviegoers gave Marvel’s The Avengers a rare and perfect A+ CinemaScore.
Marvel’s The Avengers began opening internationally April 25 and crossed the $600 million mark globally May 6 after just 12 days in release.
International box office highlights include:

* Opened May 3 in Russia with $17.9 million, the biggest Marvel opening weekend ever
* Opened May 5 in China with $17.4 million
* Biggest opening weekend of all time in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Central America, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Philippines

Marvel’s The Avengers has now opened in all major markets except Israel, Poland, and Japan.
The film’s success comes a month after Marvel and Disney announced that a sequel to 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger will be released April 4, 2014. A sequel to last summer’s Thor is scheduled for release November 15, 2013, and the third installment of the hit Iron Man series, which has earned over $1.2 billion worldwide, will arrive in theaters May 3, 2013.
Marvel’s The Avengers is the first Marvel Studios film to be marketed and distributed by The Walt Disney Studios.

Liz Lopez

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Marvel The Avengers; See it on Midnight on Thursday, May 3rd in San Antonio and Houston


GET YOUR MIDNIGHT TICKETS NOW!


Santikos Palladium IMAX
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Santikos Mayan Palace 14
Santikos Palladium IMAX
Santikos Silverado 16
Santikos Silverado IMAX - Houston

PLAYING IN 2D & 3D
Santikos Embassy 14
Santikos Mayan Palace 14
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Santikos Silverado 16
Santikos Silverado IMAX - Houston

nuvoTV Launched Pastport show featuring Wilber Valderrama


Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show, Yo Momma, The Dry Land) has become a household name since first appearing as the endearing FEZ on FOX’s That 70’s Show. Yet, few are aware that he had very humble beginnings and comes from an extremely poor neighborhood in Venezuela—a place so dangerous, residents lock themselves in their homes by 5 o’clock to avoid the violence on the streets.  nuvoTV’s PASTPORT:  VENEZUELA  joins Valderrama on his emotional return to Venezuela for the first time since he came to the U.S. 16 years ago.
The only series of its kind, PASTPORT follows the unique journeys of Latino celebrities as they travel to the countries of their families’ origins, often for the first time, to re-connect with their Latino heritage, history and culture.

Born and raised in Acarigua, Venezuela, Valderrama’s acting talent shone at an early age, and late at night he would often fantasize about being destined for Hollywood. Tears filled the actor’s eyes when he returned to that very bedroom where he first envisioned his dream that would eventually lead him on a path to fame. With nostalgic visits to his elementary school, a local radio station and a drama class at a university, PASTPORT: VENEZUELA is an emotionally charged hour that gives viewers an up close and personal look at Hollywood star’s triumphant return home.
“PASTPORT captures a journey to your past that anyone can relate to, but especially the Bi-Cultural Latino community,” said Maria Perez-Brown, nuvoTV’s senior vice president of programming, “The people we follow are passionate about their own American experience, but crave a stronger bond to their heritage. Our audience connects with this on a very personal level, because they are constantly balancing the best of their two cultures."

About nuvoTV
nuvoTV is the first and only English-language television network created for Bi-Cultural Latinos 18-49A. 

Bold. Vibrant. Driven. From lifestyle and comedy programming to music and movies, 70% of the programming slate consists of originals, all shot in high-definition. nuvoTV will connect with Latinos across all platforms (TV, online, VOD, broadband, mobile), offering unique, high quality content that speaks to this audience. 
nuvoTV is available on Time Warner Cable Channel 154 in New York/New Jersey. nuvoTV is also in major markets including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Texas and San Francisco / Bay Area.

SE EXTIENDE EL PROGRAMA "VEA 'CHIMPANZEE',

“Chimpanzee” llegó a los cines el 20 de abril y recaudó $10,6 millones de dólares en su
fin de semana de estreno, con lo que resultó ser tan popular entre el público que
Disneynature extenderá la iniciativa de conservación “Vea ‘Chimpanzee’, salve
chimpancés” por una segunda semana. Por cada espectador que vea “Chimpanzee”
hasta el 3 de mayo de 2012, Disneynature hará una donación al Jane Goodall Institute
(JGI) a través del Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund para ayudar a proteger a los
chimpancés, ahora y en el futuro.

“Vea ‘Chimpanzee’, salve chimpancés” estaba programado originalmente para
desarrollarse durante la semana de estreno de la película hasta el 26 de abril y ahora
continuará durante la segunda semana de exhibición del filme, hasta el 3 de mayo, lo
que lo convierte en el primer programa de conservación de Disneynature que obtiene
una extensión.

La noticia fuemuy bien recibida por la Dra. Jane Goodall, Dama del Imperio Británico,
fundadora del Jane Goodall Institute y Mensajera de la Paz de la ONU. “No podríamos
estar más felices de extender esta colaboración para ayudar al Jane Goodall Institute a
proteger de mejor manera a los chimpancés y a los lugares que ellos llaman su hogar”,
señaló. “Una película como ‘Chimpanzee’ ayuda a difundir la pasión que tenemos por
estos seres extraordinarios, al compartir los momentos realmente conmovedores que
experimentan Oscar y los demás chimpancés de un modo que, con suerte, inspirará al
público a continuar apoyando esta causa por mucho tiempo después de que termine la
película”.

Clasificada G por la MPAA,“Chimpanzee” puede verse en los cines en este momento.

SOBRE LA PELÍCULA

Disneynature lleva a los espectadores a lo más profundo de los bosques de África con “Chimpanzee”, una nueva aventura de la vida real que presenta a un adorable bebé
chimpancé llamado Oscar y su enfoque divertido de la vida en una notable historia de
lazos familiares y de superación personal. La curiosidad juguetona de Oscar y el ánimo
por el descubrimientomuestran la inteligencia y el ingenio de algunas de las
personalidades más extraordinarias del reino animal. Trabajando juntos, la familia de
chimpancés de Oscar —incluidos su madre, Isha, y el sabio líder del grupo, Freddy—
viaja por el complejo territorio de la selva. El mundo es un patio de juegos para el
pequeño Oscar y sus jóvenes compañeros chimpancés, que prefieren provocar un caos
a unirse a sus padres para una siesta por la tarde. Pero cuando la familia de Oscar se
enfrenta a una comunidad rival de chimpancés, él debe valerse por sí mismo hasta que
aparece un aliado sorpresivo y cambia su vida para siempre. Dirigida por Alastair
Fothergill (“African Cats” y “Earth”) y Mark Linfield (“Earth”), y narrada por Tim Allen
verse en cines en este momento. Para obtener más información sobre “Chimpanzee”,
visita Disney.com/Chimpanzee, pon “Me gusta” en nuestra página en Facebook: Facebook.com/Disneynature o síguenos en Twitter: twitter.com/Disneynature.

SOBRE EL JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE

Fundado en 1977, el Jane Goodall Institute continúa con la investigación pionera de la
Dra. Goodall sobre el comportamiento de los chimpancés, que comenzó hace más de 50
años; una investigación que transformó las percepciones científicas de la relación entre
humanos y animales. En la actualidad, el Instituto es un líder mundial en el esfuerzo por
proteger a los chimpancés y sus hábitats. También es reconocido ampliamente por
establecer en África programas de conservación y desarrollo innovadores y centrados
en las comunidades, y por el Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, el programa mundial
ecologista y humanitario para jóvenes de todas las edades, que tiene grupos en más de
120 países. Para obtener más información, visita www.janegoodall.org.

SOBRE EL DISNEY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION FUND (DWCF)

The Walt Disney Company ha demostrado desde sus inicios un compromiso con el
medio ambiente que continúa hasta la actualidad. Desde su origen en 1995, el Disney
Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) ha dado continuidad a este legado a través de
las conexiones que establece para inspirar a las personas y las asociaciones que crea
para proteger a la fauna y la flora del mundo. El programa de becas anual del DWCF ha
tenido un impacto mundial en los esfuerzos por ampliar elconocimiento científico, influir
en los líderes para que lleven a cabo acciones de conservación y atraer a las
comunidades mediante la educación y propuestas sostenibles de conservación. A la
fecha, el DWCF ha otorgado más de $14 millones de dólares a más de 800 proyectos
en 110 países, que incluyen fondos para apoyar la conservación de leones, chitas y
chimpancés. El DWCF también sostiene al Rapid Response Fund, que ha
proporcionado fondos de emergencia a más de 100 gestiones de ayuda. Para conocer
más sobre el enfoque de Disney sobre la naturaleza, visita
www.disney.com/conservation

SOBRE DISNEYNATURE

Disneynature fue lanzado en abril de 2008. Su misión es unir a los más importantes
documentalistas del mundo natural para compartir una amplia variedad de historias
sobre la naturaleza en la pantalla grande, con el propósito de cautivar, inspirar y educar
al público de todo el mundo. Walt Disney fue un pionero en la realización de películas
sobre la naturaleza: produjo 13 largometrajes de True-Life Adventure entre 1948 y 1960,
que ganaron ocho Premios de la Academia®. Las primeras tres películas de
Disneynature —“Earth”, “Oceans” y “African Cats”— son tres de los cuatro largometrajes
sobre la naturaleza de mayor recaudación hasta la fecha, mientras que “Earth” marcó un récord para el género en su fin de semana de estreno. La conservación ha sido uno de los
principales pilares del sello, y las películas de Disneynature alientan a la audiencia a
ayudar a marcar la diferencia. A través de donaciones ligadas a la asistencia de público
durante las semanas de estreno de las tres películas, Disneynature ha plantado tres
millones de árboles en la Selva del Atlántico de Brasil, ha establecido 16.200 hectáreas
de áreas marinas protegidas en las Bahamas y ha protegido 26.300 hectáreas de
sabana en Kenia.

Para obtener más informaciónsobre Disneynature, visita Disney.com/chimpanzee, pon
“Me gusta” en nuestra página en Facebook: facebook.com/Disneynature, y síguenos en
Twitter: twitter.com/Disneynature. Para obtener más información sobre el Disney
Worldwide Conservation Fund, visita www.disney.com/conservation.


“SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE,’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” PROGRAM EXTENDED

Swinging into theaters April 20 with a $10.6 million opening-weekend performance, “Chimpanzee”
proved so popular among audiences that Disneynature is extending the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation initiative for a second week. For every moviegoer who sees
“Chimpanzee” through May 3, 2012, Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall
Institute (JGI) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to protect chimpanzees today
and tomorrow. “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees”—initially slated for the film’s opening
week through April 26—will continue through the film’s second week till May 3—a first-ever
extension to a Disneynature conservation program.


ABOUT THE MOVIE
Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True
Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimpanzee named Oscar and his entertaining
approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. Oscar’s playful
curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most
extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together, Oscar’s chimpanzee family—
including his mom, Isha, and the group’s savvy leader, Freddy — navigates the complex territory
of the forest. The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimpanzees, who’d
rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar’s family is
confronted by a rival band of chimpanzees, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally
steps in and changes his life forever. Directed by Alastair Fothergill (“African Cats” and “Earth”)
and Mark Linfield (“Earth”), and narrated by Tim Allen (Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” ABC’s “Last
Man Standing”), “Chimpanzee” is in theaters now.

For more information about “Chimpanzee,” visit Disney.com/Chimpanzee, like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/Disneynature or follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Disneynature.
Rated G by the MPAA, “Chimpanzee” is in theaters now.

Frank Gomez at Mexitas Restaurant Tonight; More Shows in May

Frank Gomez Band photo by Liz Lopez; Performance at the Plaza Saltillo April 21st for the Tejano at the
Plaza Series hosted by Crossroads Entertainment.

Come by Mexitas Restaurant Tonight to hear Frank Gomez from Austin, TX playing his signature brand of
Blues / Funk / Soul / Latin including members: Frank Gomez, Joe Gomez, Paul Santacruz, James Jones,
Alex Hernandez, and David Kyle  

Frank Gomez / Shows  
Fri May 4, May 18th and June 1st
Baby Acapulco [I.35/Hwy 290 location]
Austin, TX | 8:00PM
Sat May 5
El Chico Cinco Celebration
Killeen, TX | 8:00PM

Thu May 10
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center Austin, TX | 10:30AM

An Austin  based American rhythm and blues singer/song writer, guitarist and vocalist. Gomez became
known for his guitar playing and vocals in the late 1970s in a band formed with his brothers called
Deep Heet, which pioneered Frank's rock, funk, rhythm and blues fusion. The band's sound featured his
melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against funk rhythms featuring percussion instruments not generally
heard in rhythm & blues music. Gomez continued to work in these forms over the following decades and
in 2007 created his current project, The Frank Gomez Band. 

Recording their debut album "Under The Influence" was experienced by a resurgence of popularity for
Frank Gomez.  He invited legendary artists to perform on the album that included Augie Meyers,
Flaco Jimenez, Ruben Ramos, Max Baca, Stefani Montiel and Jerry De La Rosa.

When Frank Gomez decided to create a new album, the legendary guitarist and bandleader thought he was
certain about its direction, but while in the studio in October 2009, Gomez had a life altering experience in
a way that most can't even comprehend or fathom; the untimely and tragic death of his only daughter.  After
an extended leave from recording, Gomez found the strength and determination to go back into the studio. 
Once the song process got underway, the creation of making this important album became a labor of love
for everyone involved. When the project came to completion in 2011, it came to be known as "Soul Resurrection", described in Frank's words as "a collection of songs that is a renewal of my music, my band and my life."

Frank and his seasoned band (recording their second full-length studio album together), have outlasted the
1970s, '80s. '90s, and '00s, and now kick off another decade in the '10s with a new collection of music.

The Frank Gomez Band consists of  Alex Hernandez, James Jones, Joe Gomez, Paul Santacruz, BJ Romero
and David Kyle. This year will be a productive year for the band with selective shows across the USA with
performances in major venues and festivals in cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, Oklahoma City,
New Orleans and St. Louis, as well as numerous gigs in small clubs and juke joints of the southern states.

Frank Gomez is heavily influenced by blues-rock guitar icons such as Santana, the Paul Butterfield Blues
Band, Wes Montgomery and Johnny Winter, but possesses his own easily recognizable style. Since 1973,
Gomez has been using Gibson guitars, which has become his signature. Gomez performs with a personalized red Gibson ES333 and red Custom ES335.

Frank Gomez's 2011 album, Soul Resurrection, is three years in the making and captures his musical spirit
and virtuosity at its peak. The songs have a deep emotional connection and show Frank to be a master at
blending blues, jazz, r&b and funk through melody and rhythm. The new collection of music is available
in stores now.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Get the Gringo Ahora Disponible por DIRECTV a partir de Hoy


Premiere de la película de Mel Gibson GET THE GRINGO

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment e Icon Productions se asocian a DIRECTV para el estreno exclusivo en VOD el 1 de mayo de la nueva película de acción de Mel Gibson, GET THE GRINGO
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment e Icon Productions, en asociación con DIRECTV, se han unido para presentar el estreno hogareño directo a los consumidores de la nueva película de acción de Mel Gibson, GET THE GRINGO. En una innovadora estrategia liderada por Mel Gibson —el productor, coguionista y protagonista de la película—, la cinta de acción GET THE GRINGO se estrena en DIRECTV Cinema el 1 de mayo en HD, que será acompañado por el estreno general de la película en Blu-ray, DVD, VOD y descarga digital en el verano. 

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment e Icon Productions dió inicio a una campaña de marketing nacional para GET THE GRINGO el 18 de abril con la premiere del filme junto a Ain’t It Cool News en Austin, Texas. Los fans del area de Austin, Texas fueron los primeros en ver GET THE GRINGO y, a continuación, participaron en una conferencia en vivo moderada por el fundador de Ain’t It Cool News, Harry Knowles, con Mel Gibson; el director, Adrian Grunberg, y Kevin Hernández, quien interpreta el papel del “niño”. Durante este evento sin precedentes, se llevó a cabo proyecciones simultáneas en Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Ángeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nueva York, Orlando y San Antonio, y el debate posterior se transmitió en vivo para el público presente en las diversas salas.
Principales participantes del evento: Mel Gibson, productor, coguionista y protagonista de GET THE GRINGO, en el papel de “Driver”;   Kevin Hernández, que interpreta el rol protagónico del “niño” en GET THE GRINGO (recientemente actuó en The Sitter); Adrian Grunberg, director y coguionista de GET THE GRINGO; y Banda Machos, el popular grupo musical mexicano y creadores del CORRIDO DEL GRINGO. La banda acaba de finalizar un video de la canción El corrido del Gringo, que sigue de cerca el argumento de la película y que será un extra en el DVD del filme. También pueden escucharse otras canciones de la banda a lo largo de la película.

GET THE GRINGO, una producción de Icon Productions protagonizada por Mel Gibson, es una explosiva película de acción cargada de humor negro con clasificación R, que ha sido dirigida por Adrian Grunberg a partir de un guión que escribió junto a Mel Gibson. Producida por Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey y Stacy Perskie, la película bilingüe se rodó en México y también cuenta con las actuaciones de Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Jesús Ochoa, Roberto Sosa, Dolores Heredia, Kevin Hernández, Fernando Becerril, Mayra Serbullo, Mario Zaragoza, Gerardo Taracena, Tenoch Huerta y Peter Gerety.
Durante una persecución automovilística a alta velocidad con la patrulla fronteriza de Estados Unidos y con un cadáver ensangrentado en el asiento trasero, Driver (Mel Gibson) estrella su automóvil violentamente contra el muro de la frontera cuando intenta dejar atrás a sus persecutores. Driver sobrevive al choque solo para terminar dentro de una dura prisión mexicana donde ingresa al extraño y peligroso mundo de “El Pueblito”. Encontrará un insólito guía en un niño de 10 años que le enseñará cómo funcionan las cosas.
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment e Icon Productions

Foto por Liz Lopez durante el estreno en Austin, Texas--El actor, coguionista y productor, Mel Gibson, firma su autografo en varios articulos de los fans, que se ve al fondo del poster afuera del Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.


Foto por Liz Lopez durante el estreno en Austin, Texas--El actor Kevin Hernandez, coprotagonista en Get the Gringo, posa en la carpeta roja fuera del Teatro Alamo Drafthouse. No pudo tomar muchos pasos sin tener varias de sus fans pedirle una foto con el. El lindo y guapo, y pronto lee la entrevista que compartimos.

GET THE GRINGO available on DIRECTV Today


The premiere of GET THE GRINGO, starring
Mel Gibson, was held in Austin on Wednesday, April 18th at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on South Lamar

The Film Debuts Exclusively on DIRECTV Beginning May 1

The premiere screening was followed by a Q&A moderated by Ain’t It Cool News’ Harry Knowles, featuring Mel Gibson, co-star Kevin Hernandez and director Adrian Grunberg in attendance.
Key Talent: is  Mel Gibson, producer, co-screenwriter and lead actor “Driver” in GET THE GRINGO
·         Kevin Hernandez, stars the “kid” in GET THE GRINGO (recently starred in The Sitter
·         Adrian Grunberg, GET THE GRINGO director and co-screenwriter
·         Banda Machos, CORRIDO DEL GRINGO creators
The Q&A was streamed live to nine cities around the U.S., where fans were able to interactively participate.
GET THE GRINGO stars Mel Gibson as Driver, an American criminal who violently crashes his car into the border wall as he tries to outrun the U.S. Border Patrol.  Driver survives the crash only to land inside a hard-core Mexican prison where he enters the strange and dangerous world of “El Pueblito.”  Driver finds unlikely guidance from a 10-year-old kid who shows him the ropes.


GET THE GRINGO is an explosive action filmed infused with dark comedy directed by Adrian Grunberg from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mel Gibson and it is produced by Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey and Stacy Perskie.

Filmed in Mexico, the multi-lingual film also stars Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Jesus Ochoa, Roberto Sosa, Dolores Heredia, Fernando Becerril, Mayra Serbullo, Mario Zaragoza, Gerardo Taracena, Tenoch Huerta and Peter Gerety.

GET THE GRINGO is available on DIRECTV on May 1 and will be followed by the film’s wide release on Blu-ray, DVD, VOD and digital download later this year.  
Photo by Liz Lopez at the Alamo Drafthouse premiere in Austin, Texas--Mel Gibson signs autographs upon his arrival at the theater for the red carpet and screening.


Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment e Icon Productions
Photo by Liz Lopez at the Alamo Drafthouse premiere in Austin, Texas-- Kevin Hernandez looks considerably more mature at the movie premiere than as "Kid"-his character in 'Get the Gringo.' He was also highly sought after by young fans waiting outside the Alamo Drafthouse as the talent arrived.