With no new wide releases coming out Dec. 5, the studios have packed a full slate of films on DVD. The studios will offer alternatives to "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1," "Interstellar" and even "The Theory of Everything."
Landing a role in "Cantinflas," a biopic about Mario Moreno, the most beloved comedic actor in Mexico was monumental for Mexican actress Gabriela De La Garza. In an exclusive interview with Latin Post, the Mexico City actress discusses how she challenged herself linguistically and physically for the role and her experience acting in the Oscar-buzzed film, which was released by Pantelion Films and will be available on DVD Dec. 2, 2014.
Mexico's most beloved comedic film star of all time, Cantinflas (played by Mario Moreno) was considered to be "the best comedian alive," according to the great Charlie Chaplin. Today, his influence continues to thrive not only with Pantelion Films' recent release of his biopic, "Cantinflas," but with modern-day Latino comedic actors, such as Cheech Marin who recalled meeting Moreno in a Latin Post exclusive interview.
"Cantinflas" has been charming audiences with its release in around 400 theaters across the U.S. and soon in Mexico, Central and South America and the Dominican Republic. Now with the backing of the Mexican Academy of Cinematic Arts and Sciences, the film may go on to nab an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language film category.
The 2015 Oscars' foreign film competition has become even more competitive over the past week and Mexico has surprised by submitting the biopic "Cantinflas," starring Oscar Jaenada. But is Mexico's choice for the 2015 Academy Awards a wise one?
Life is short, and when it comes to matters of the heart, love shouldn't always be taken so seriously. Instead, follow the advice of Aleks Syntek's original song, "Ríete De Amor Hasta Que Mueras!" ("Laugh at Love Until You Die"), created for the film "Cantinflas."
"Guardians of the Galaxy" is set to win the worst movie box office weekend of the year, with only "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and new release "The Identical" competing against it this weekend.
Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedic film star of all time, Cantinflas, was given the lofty moniker of the "Charlie Chaplin of Mexico." Even the iconic Chaplin himself, who also lived and breathed for entertaining others, considered Cantinflas to be "the best comedian alive."
Cantinflas (Mario Moreno) is recognized as one of the greatest Mexican actors to ever live. With the Pantelion and Lionsgate releasing "Cantinflas," the biopic based on the life of the actor, Latin Post.com takes a special look back at some of the actor's most prolific films.
This Labor Day weekend will see two minor wide releases and a number of art house films in search of awards, including the 'Cantinflas' biopic, 'As Above/So Below,' and more. Latin Post breaks down the top movies (with trailers) to watch for this weekend
This week, "Cantinflas" will be released nationwide and is hoping to become a box office success. The new film tells the life story of the famous Mexican actor Mario Moreno "Cantinflas." The film stars Oscar Jaenada in the title role as well as Barbara Mori, Joaquin Cosio and Ana Layevska.
