HBO Latino(R) Tumbles Through the Looking Glass With the Brazilian Drama Series ALICE

ALICE, a 13-episode Brazilian drama series starring Andreia Horta in the title role, comes to the U.S. on HBO Latino [www.hbolatino.com], Friday, March 6 at 10PM ET. ALICE will air in Spanish every Friday from March 6-May 29, 2009 and will also be available on HBO On Demand with English subtitles. ALICE is an original series from HBO Latin America Group, co-produced with Gullane Films.

After learning of a family tragedy, 26-year-old Alice Carvalho Zanetti leaves her quiet hometown for the teeming metropolis of Sao Paulo. With her way of life disrupted by the loss, Alice soon discovers a new world in the seductive city, one that offers her a chance to start over and rediscover herself. A story that is as much about the city as it is about her, ALICE deals with transitions and the adventure of finding a fresh purpose in life.

ALICE features Andreia Horta, Carla Ribas, Daniela Piepszyk, Walderez de Barros, Felipe Massuia, Regina Braga, Marat Descartes, Eduardo Moscovis and Vinicius Zinn.

Executive Producers/Directors: Karim Ainouz and Sergio Machado; Co-produced by Luis Peraza; Producers: Caio Gullane, Fabiano Gullane; Directors: Marcia Faria, Johnny Araujo; Music: Instituto.

With ALICE, HBO Latino premieres its sixth original series acquired from HBO Latin America. The previous series include the highly successful Epitafios, Mandrake, Sexo Urbano, Capadocia and Hijos del Carnival.

Capadocia, featuring Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera, logged over one million views* on HBO On Demand between September and December 2008. The 13-episode series has also received a GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series in the Spanish-language category.

HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films, and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America and Spain, as well as top music videos and original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. Visit www.hbolatino.com for more information and scheduling. “

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