News (Noticias) Tagged ‘DVD’

Todobebe, Inc., the leading media company dedicated to the adventures of parenting, announced that “Viva la Familia! de Todobebe” (Hooray for Families! from Todobebe), its new TV show for mothers and young families, debuted Friday night July 25th in Prime Time delivering 3.3 million viewers 2+ and made Univision the #1 network for the 10pm ET/PT (9pm Central) hour among all Adults 18-34, Adults 18-24, and Persons 12-34.

“If there is any question as to which families make up the new general market in the United States, this delivery says it all,” said Gillian Sandler, CEO & Chairman, Todobebe, Inc.

The new family show stars the actress, singer, and expecting mother Aracely Arambula, who is also a co-executive producer, and is co-hosted by Todobebe’s co-founder, Chief Editor, and author Jeannette Kaplun.

About Todobebe, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Todobebe, Inc. is the leading media company dedicated to the adventures of parenting; its award-winning branded properties have pioneered new advertising models and serve Spanish speaking families raising babies and children through: The Family TV show and multi-media promotions platform: Viva la Familia! de Todobebe; Todobebe.com the #1 Internet destination for Spanish-speaking families expecting and raising babies, Todobebe radio capsules syndicated via ABC Radio Networks, Todobebe TV, DVDs, and radio shows distributed in Mexico, South and Central America; The Todobebe Magazine distributed in the top newspapers in the United States; The Todobebe Book, the parenting guide for babies 0-12 months published by Harper
Collins-Rayo; Todobebe Parenting Tips, airing hourly in stores nationwide in the US via the Premier Retail Network, and in hospitals in Mexico via Canal Angeles. Among its prestigious awards are the 2007 Canyon Ranch Institute Prevention Pioneer Award, and its Suncoast Emmy(R) nomination as the best service TV program.

About Viva La Familia de Todobebe
Produced by Todobebe, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida, Viva La Familia de Todobebe’s Executive Producers include Julia Dangond, Melissa Escobar, Aracely Arambula, and co-executive producers: Luis Balauguer, Alejandro Asensi, and Latin World Entertainment. “

On Thursday, August 7th, Baby Abuelita Productions, creators of the popular Spanish-lullaby singing dolls, salutes Miami Children’s Hospital for its service to the children and the South Florida Hispanic community. The Neighborhood Salute, which is a prize awarded to Baby Abuelita by Edy’s SlowChurned ice cream for its written submission in appreciation of the Miami community, will be celebrated at Miami Children’s Hospital.
The salute will include free ice cream for 100 participants to attend and a premier showing of an episode of the new Baby Abuelita DVD, Family Fiesta. The first in a series of DVDs distributed by Baby Abuelita Productions, Family Fiesta was honored in July with the 2008 Outstanding Products award by iParenting Media Awards, a Disney company. Children patients, their families and Miami Children’s Hospital staff are invited. Baby Abuelita dolls and books will be raffled as part of this event.
At this celebratory event, information will also be distributed about Baby Abuelita’s Sing, Abuelita, Sing! contest. As part of the company’s desire to preserve the heritage from one generation to another, people of all ages can enter for the chance to win one of two Sing Abuelita Sing contests. The entire family can participate by either singing a traditional lullaby or nursery rhyme or by submitting a drawing or photo of family members that resemble one of the Baby Abuelita characters: Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea or Baby Tita.
Sing Abuelita Sing is a contest for the entire family, as an effort to embrace the family heritage. Dress up in a bata de casa, put on a pair of gafas or sing “Arroz con Leche” and submit your entry to Sing Abuelita Sing. Full contest rules and regulations can be found on the company website at www.babyabuelita.com.
Founded in 2005, Baby Abuelita Productions was created by a pair of working mothers — Hilda Argilagos-Jimenez, a dance teacher and Carol Fenster, a psychotherapist. “We wanted to create a doll that preserved tradition and warm memories,” said co-founder Carol Fenster. “But our dolls have managed to do that and more. We get emails from teachers and parents who are using these dolls to educate their children and teach them Spanish, which is a wonderful thing.”
Baby Abuelita dolls, books, and DVD are available at a wide variety of Wal Mart and Toys R Us locations and online at

The Coca-Cola Telenovela Club celebrated the ugliest novela in the prettiest city in America this weekend. Several fans of the popular novela, “La Fea Más Bella,” were treated to a weekend getaway to Miami Beach, compliments of the latest Coca-Cola Telenovela Club consumer promotion. Fans and their guests attended a red carpet, Hollywood-style party at the popular Tantra Restaurant and Lounge on South Beach, where they met and dined with telenovela legend Angélica María and her daughter Angélica Vale.

“Our fans are such an important part of our lives and we strive to pick projects, such as ‘La Fea Más Bella,’ that they will enjoy,” said María and Vale in a joint statement. “Our association with the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club allows us to meet our fans and let them know just how much we appreciate them.”

“The Coca-Cola Telenovela Club reaches consumers online through My Coke Rewards as well as through local retail and radio promotions. With this promotion consumers have the opportunity to win prizes and experiences they may have only dreamed of,” said Reinaldo Padua, assistant vice president, Hispanic Marketing, Coca-Cola North America.

This year, the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club and Dress for Success Miami celebrated the importance of inner beauty and outer appearance, which was pivotal to the storyline of “La Fea Más Bella”. Dress for Success Miami is a women’s program that trains and suits women in Miami-Dade County who are struggling to secure and retain employment. The Coca-Cola Company gave the organization a cash donation and actual wardrobe items from the novela to auction off at future fundraising events.

“In partnering with Dress for Success Miami, the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club aims to take ‘dream making’ to a new level by making the dreams of women needing assistance in obtaining work also come true. We couldn’t be happier to work with an organization that has touched so many lives,” said Padua.

Coca-Cola North America also revealed details of the next phase of the Telenovela Club consumer promotion. Scheduled to run from September 1 to October 31, it will celebrate the novela, “Destilando Amor”. Telenovela fans will be able to redeem points for prizes related to “Destilando Amor,” such as recipe booklets, memorabilia, a flat screen television and DVDs.

In addition, participants will have another chance to enter a sweepstakes to meet their favorite celebrities during a dream weekend in Miami next year. “

The DVD set, titled “Nuestro Barrio” — Spanish for “our neighborhood” — contains 13 episodes that present financial information in a telenovela, or soap opera, format. The Spanish-language miniseries about Hispanic life in the United States aims to provide education and entertainment, or “infotainment,” on varying issues including banking and home ownership.”*

Gerardo Guardiola looks beyond the material items newly available to Cubans – cellphones, DVD players, meals at restaurants once reserved for tourists – and keys in on a more fundamental change that has transformed his life.

“I now think for myself,” said the 44-year-old tobacco factory worker and father of 10. “That’s truly revolutionary, knowing that you’re responsible for your own destiny.” “*

Power Media Group Inc. (PMG) will celebrate the opening and purchase of its first commercial building and new home for clients on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail party to toast the accomplishment and the loyalty and support of PMG staff, clients and patrons, and media vendors.(www.scvchamber.com/calendar) A premier advertisement agency offering innovative and effective media, marketing and public relations services, PMG has attracted widespread interest from advertisers by its successful operations in attracting the Hispanic market to PMG clients. Situated in the heart of what is considered the #1 Hispanic market by research firm Syncopate, PMG crafts magnetizing messages to harness the consumer buying power of a trillion-dollar market segment.

“Companies - large or small - share the same mindset: they value their financial investments,” says Patricia Gracia, founder and president. “We put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to build top-tier campaigns because, the way we see it - if we fail our client, we are failing ourselves. We find ways to make the most of our clients’ budgets. This approach is what has helped us secure agreements with large, established corporations - they trust us with their advertising investments.”

Since opening in November of 2001, prestigious brands PMG has attracted include:

Universal Music Latin and Video Distribution.
. First hired PMG to work on the Spanish version creative TV Post-production commercial of Dr. Atkins Diet DVD Release - Spanish version (2002)
. Hired PMG to be part of the first Hispanic Soap Opera - DVD Release, Amor Real, the first advertising campaign for the Hispanic market. Statistics, market analysis and the raving reviews and high ratings resulted in a win-win situation. The title won the most important award of the industry -”TV Novelas Soap Opera of The Year.”

Xenon Pictures.
. The exclusive distributor in the U.S. of popular Spanish soap operas from Mexican powerhouse Televisa, trusts PMG with every new DVD title launched.

Palm Pictures.
. Referral for the movie Cronicas - DVD Release, John Leguizamo’s first Spanish movie

Creativa Interior-Primor.
. Client which started in a relationship with PMG with a project for a full page in a magazine and evolved to encompass over 13 national publications and the top 10 Hispanic markets. The image of world famous, Hispanic actress and singer Laura Flores represents the campaign, currently on the air on TV nationally and locally. Primor is primed to open a new location and warehouse in Los Angeles to facilitate product distribution.

NYX Cosmetics.
. Sporting fashionable make-up for young women, NYX embarked on its first Hispanic campaign, signing Mexican Pop Group Rebelde’s Maite Perroni as the official spokesperson.

Vivendi Visual Entertainment (Universal Music Group (UMG) - Theatrical Release.
. PMG launched an outdoor advertisement campaign for “In The Name of the King,” targeting the general public with features on transit buses, bus stop kiosks and billboards.

Success Masters by Designs, Ivan Lomeli
. Personal development seminar company which combines advanced learning techniques with high-impact training to teach success principles that explode levels of success and wealth.

“This journey has been both an overwhelming and a humbling experience,” says CEO Tony Gracia. “When you start out with a dream that over time becomes an attainable goal, it’s unbelievable, and we are truly thankful to everyone who’s worked with us along the way.”

Through August, as a show of appreciation and to inaugurate its new home, PMG is offering prospective clients a free market analysis and advertisement consultation. PMG will help identify the type of market and the advertising budget investment needed for efficient, fast results in the Hispanic market.

Power Media Group Inc. qualified under very strict SBA guidelines for a Small Business Administration (SBA) Real Estate Loan, based on the firm’s projected productivity and expanding innovative services that the company offers its clients.

The company logo bears the picture of founders’ daughter Vanessa, whose baby picture will forever represent PMG and the firm’s slogan, “We love your business, as we love our baby.”

For a complimentary consultation, call 1.800.901.5272 or visit www.powermediagroup.com.

MEDIA: To tour the new headquarters and to interview Principals Patricia or Tony Garcia, contact Power Media Group Inc. at 661.621.9365. Photos are available.

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CONTACT:
Patricia Gracia
POWER MEDIA GROUP
17960 Sierra Hwy. Suite # 100.
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
PHONE. 661.621.9365 “*

More than 50 years after his death, Sony BMG Latin is released a special CD/DVD in his honor. “El Charro Cantor,” as he was also known, is one of the top all-time ranchera singers in Mexico. “*

One of television’s most spirited and provocative telenovelas comes to DVD, courtesy of Xenon Pictures and Televisa Home Entertainment via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. “HERIDAS DE AMOR”, which aired in 2007 to great critical acclaim, will be available in stores nationwide June 24th, 2008, with an SRP of $19.98.

Helmed by master director Sergio Catano V. (”Infierno en el Paraiso”, “El Derecho de Nacer”), “HERIDAS DE AMOR” earned an outstanding 11 TVyNovelas Awards nominations, 9 of which were in acting categories — no accident given its incredible all-star cast, which includes the beautiful Jacqueline Bracamontes (”La Fea mas Bella”, “Rubi”), Guy Ecker (”Las Vegas”, “La Mentira”, “Cafe con Aroma de Mujer”), Diana Bracho (Y Tu Mama Tambien, “El Derecho de Nacer”), Sergio Sendel (”Amarte Es Mi Pecado”), Karla Alvarez (”Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma”, “Maria Mercedes”), Enrique Lizalde (”Entre el Amor y el Odio”), Nuria Bages (”La Fea mas bella”), Ingrid Martz (”Rubi”), Jose Luis Resendez (”La Madrastra”), Ernesto D’Alessio (”Codigo Postal”), and Tomas Elias Moreno (”Clase 406″), among many other greats.

The four-disc DVD package includes more than 13 hours of footage and is in Spanish with English subtitles. “HERIDAS DE AMOR” will be available at all major retail and online stores. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:
Miranda is the beautiful, confident daughter of millionaire Gonzalo San Llorente. After her plans to wed Dr. Fabricio Beltran are derailed by her sister Florencia, she turns her attentions to Alejandro Luque, a sworn enemy of Gonzalo, whom he believes killed his father. But when Alejandro meets Miranda, his desire for her overwhelms his desire for revenge. The love/hate relationship that develops between them will be a source of both passion and pain, as forces around them plot to ruin the two lovers, along with the entire San Llorente family!

Miranda and Alejandro must overcome the obstacles in their path, and learn that the only way to heal the wounds of love is to first allow oneself to be wounded.

HERIDAS DE AMOR
Street Date: June 24th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 13 hours, 2 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment”*

First Single “El Presente” Notches A Fourth Consecutive Week At #1 in Mexico, And Leaps Into The Top-20 At Radio in The United States

“[Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged] is magical…To enjoy Julieta Venegas, one must truly listen to and see this new CD and DVD…Julieta took the acoustic concept to another level. Not only was she accompanied by virtuoso musicians, but she created a musical world were she reinvented her own songs, innovated sounds and brought magic to the stage with her collaborations”- La Opinion-La Vibra COVER (translated)

To Celebrate The Release Of Her Already Critically Praised Unplugged CD & DVD, Julieta Venegas Was In New York To Tape MTV Tr3’s MiTRL and To Meet Fans At An In-store While The Complete Unplugged Performance Was Seen Above On A Giant Times Square Video Screen

Tune-In To MTV Tr3s At 4:00PM (ET) on Thursday, June 19^th To See Julieta On MiTRL

“For her [Unplugged], the smart, lyrical singer-songwriter made sure to never zap any energy from her thoughtful, spirited and sometimes offbeat brand of Latin pop and rock with a Mexican twist. [Venegas] gathered a studio full of great artists – including guests Gustavo Santaolalla, Marisa Monte and La Mala Rodríguez – then comfortably refashioned staples as well as four fresh tracks. There’s no pigeonholing her. “El Presente,” one of the new tunes, [is] breezy, up-tempo and perfect for radio… then she throws in “Algún Día,” a delightful tuba- and banjo-fueled jaunt” - Dallas Morning News

“[Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged finds] Venegas armed with the best musicians and collaborators who she could find from all corners of the planet.” – People en Espanol

Julieta Venegas with MiTRL host Carlos Santos at MTV’s Times Square Studio – Credit: Brian Appio/ mtvtr3s.com

The FeedRoom, a leading provider of Web video solutions for media companies, corporations and government agencies, today announced that Saber Hacer, the nation’s first bilingual/bicultural video on-demand web destination has deployed the FeedRoom’s solutions to power its new web-based content offering. Saber Hacer (which equates to “know-how” in Spanish) squarely targets the Latino community and provides high-quality, expert-driven “edu-tainment” videos on a range of topics relevant to Latinos in both English and Spanish including, but not limited to: US citizenship, personal finance and computer skills.

Created by Latinos for Latinos, Saber Hacer was established to fill a significant void in the Latino community of expert-driven instructional, self-help and educational information, for the fastest growing population in the U.S. Utilizing the most emotive form of communication – video – Saber Hacer aims to empower Spanish speaking, bilingual, and English dominant members of the Hispanic community with high-quality instructional videos that offer a window into everyday and essential activities, such as purchasing a new computer, keeping children safe on the internet and purchasing a new home.

“With studies showing Hispanics’ use of the Internet rapidly on the rise, online video presents an opportunity for us to provide a very unique experience. With a focus on essential topics and by using bilingual video formats, Saber Hacer will help Latino families achieve their personal and professional goals by providing them with access to experts and relevant content,” said Michele Ruiz, president and co-founder of Saber Hacer. “We are thrilled to be working with The FeedRoom as we develop a new model of media company. Their proven track record of success and execution provides great comfort for us in knowing that a true industry leader is powering our offerings.”

Saber Hacer will create and house original content on the site and has developed a series of bilingual DVDs which are obtainable through their online store, offering more resources to consumers looking to extend their educational experience.

“Saber Hacer represents a new type of web destination exclusively using video to communicate messages to a targeted group of people. We feel that this is an exceptionally effective use of broadband video and are proud to be powering this initiative. We will continue to deliver the best possible service for Saber Hacer and all of our customers in the web video space,” said Mark Portu, president and CEO of The FeedRoom.”*

If you had ears for Wim Wenders’s 1999 documentary “The Buena Vista Social Club,” you’ll want to know all about “We Are the Music!”In the Wenders film, Ry Cooder assembled for the cameras a group of great Havana musicians who, prior to recording a best- selling album, had largely been forgotten. “We Are the Music!” made in black and white in 1964 by the Cuban filmmaker Rogelio Paris, is a more scattershot documentary, but it’s intoxicatingly alive with song and dance.”*

A beautifully told story about the power of family and courage, Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) arrives on DVD June 17 from Fox Home Entertainment. Starring world-class Latino talent including Adrian Alonso (The Legend of Zorro), Telenova superstars Kate del Castillo (“El Derecho de nacer”) and Eugenio Derbez, (“Los Perplejos”), Jesse Garcia (The Comebacks), Carmen Salinas (Man on Fire) and Golden Globe-winner America Ferrara (“Ugly Betty”) in a “beautifully rendered…warm hearted” (Richard Roeper) feature from first-time director Patricia Riggen, Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) portrays the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos (Alonso) and his mother, Rosario (Del Castillo). In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again. Touted for its colorful characters and an inspirational tale of self-discovery, Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) is “a timely and energetic crowd-pleaser that allows the viewer to share the bond between mother and son” (Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald). Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) is presented in widescreen format and includes commentary, deleted scenes and two featurettes. The DVD is available for the suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S./$43.48 Canada. Prebook is May 21, 2008.

Synopsis:
Even across thousands of miles, the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. It gives hope to Carlitos, a scrappy nine-year-old boy whose mother, Rosario, has gone to America to build a better life for both of them. While Rosario struggles for a brighter future, fate forces Carlitos’ hand and he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. Critics and audiences alike have praised this inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother’s devotion, a son’s courage and a love that knows no borders.

Special Features – Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna) Single Disc:

The Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna) single disc DVD includes the theatrical version of the film presented in Wide Screen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus content includes:

• “The Murals of “Under the Same Moon” Featurette
• The Making of “La Misma Luna” Featurettes

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets — from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film News Corporation, a News Corporation company.

UNDER THE SAME MOON (La Misma Luna)
Street Date: June 17, 2008
Prebook Date: May 21, 2008
Price: $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada
Catalog Number: 2252690 U.S. / 2252690 Canada
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Feature Run Time: 106 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes

“I want [Dolores] del Rio and [Joel] McCrea in a South Sea romance. Just give me three wonderful love scenes. I don’t care what story you use so long as we call it Bird of Paradise and del Rio jumps into a flaming volcano at the finish,” commanded legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick in 1932. His comments reflect most of the opportunities Tinseltown gave Mexico’s beautiful del Rio (1905-83), the first Hispanic actress to become a star in America, albeit for only a few years.”*

As the title implies, this show highlights South American and Latino artists whose work crosses all media and disciplines, including significant examples by Francis Alÿs, Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Enrique Chagoya, Iran do Espírito Santo, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Alfredo Jaar, Gabriel Kuri, Ana Mendieta, Vik Muniz, Gabriel Orozco, Victor Payan, Rubèn Ortiz Torres, Marcos Ramirez (ERRE) and Perry Vasquez.

Mexican video artist Gustavo Artigas studies identity and social interaction in a literal way in his 2000 DVD work The Rules of the Game. The video depicts two American basketball teams and two Mexican soccer teams playing their games simultaneously on a handball court in the border town of Tijuana. In some cases, identity is explored through nostalgia and traditional images. For María Fernando Cardoso, memory and individual perception play large roles in her installation Cemetery—Vertical Garden, based largely on the Cementario Central in her native Bogotá.”*

LA FAMILIA P. LUCHE has put a bizarre spin on the traditional Mexican family for 5 successful years, and this coming May 27th, Xenon Pictures and Televisa Home Entertainment will give audiences nationwide the chance to enjoy the best moments of the series on DVD, allowing fans to relive the mirth and hilarity of television’s funniest dynasty.
(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080527/LATU087)

From the delightfully eccentric imagination of Mexico’s premier comic, Eugenio Derbez (La Misma Luna), LA FAMILIA P. LUCHE explores real-life circumstances in completely outrageous settings, all the while delivering big laughs. Derbez stars alongside Consuelo Duval (”El Privilegio de Mandar”, “La Hora Pico”), Regina Blandon (”Hospital el Paisa”), Miguel Perez (”Codigo Postal”), Luis Manuel Avila (”La Fea mas Bella”), and Barbara Torres (”Hospital el Paisa”).

Media Life Magazine reported in 2006 that LA FAMILIA P. LUCHE was “Telefutura’s most watched show among kids”; this overwhelming popularity has resulted in a theatrical feature, scheduled for release later this year.

The single-disc, Spanish-language DVD will be available at all major retail and online stores with a suggested retail price of $14.98. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:
“La Familia P. Luche” (The Plush Family) reflects the experiences of a typical Mexican family-living in a highly improbable world. The members consist of housewife Federica, henpecked husband Ludovico, Ludoviquito, the wily youngest child, Junior, a grown man the family has “adopted”, Bibi, the misfit daughter, and their maid, Exelsa, all of whom wear plushy clothes, drive plushy cars, and live in a soft, fuzzy, bouncy universe. Enjoy the misadventures of this hilariously bizarre family as they stumble their way through the cartoon reality known as Ciudad Peluche. “La Familia P. Luche” is just like real life, yet totally ridiculous — and a whole lot funnier!

LA FAMILIA P. LUCHE
Street Date: May 27th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Running Time: 226 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment “*

Expanding its support for diverse markets, DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIVX), a digital media company, will now offer Spanish versions of its popular video creation and playback software. DivX® is a digital media format that enables consumers to enjoy high-quality digital video on any DivX Certified® device. Over 100 million DivX Certified devices including DVD players, mobile phones, digital cameras, and digital televisions have shipped into the market.

The DivX Player 6.8 features Spanish localization in addition to support for QuickTime files and AVI 2.0. The DivX Converter 6.6, also offering Spanish support, will include the ability to encode files in high-definition using the new DivX HD 1080p profile. DivX also offers software support in English, German, French, and Japanese. The new versions of the software will be available worldwide, providing Spanish speakers everywhere a chance to intuitively engage a superior media experience.

For more information on DivX software and certified products, please visit www.divx.com.

About DivX, Inc”*

With A Combination Of Four New Songs And A Collection Of Beloved Favorites Recorded In An Intimate Acoustic Atmosphere, Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged Finds The GRAMMY-Winning Songwriter Joined  By Such Respected Guests As Gustavo Santaolalla, Marisa Monte, La Mala Rodriguez, Natalia Lafourcade & More

“Superlative in craft [and] universally appealing… Venegas is as acclaimed as she is popular, customarily earning the praise of critics and winning awards, including numerous Grammys” - All Music Guide

“A female pop star who writes her own songs, plays her own instruments (guitar, accordion, piano) and has a magical knack for melodic hooks. Venegas proves [that] Mexican pop music can be both popular and respectable… [Venegas is] captivating. All she has to do is sing. Her songs cast a spell.” – Los Angeles Times

Look For The Premiere of Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged To Air June 5^th on MTV Tr3s

Julieta Venegas Will Be the June Artist For MTV Tr3s’ “Artists Speaking Tres” Campaign – Including An Online Album Leak Starting June 10^th.  To See The Video For First Single “El Presente,” As Well As The Imaginative Promo Spots And Behind The Scenes Photos, Please Visit: http://www.mtvtr3s.com/music/artist/venegas_julieta/artist.jhtml

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On March 6^th , one of Latin Music’s most respected rock & pop singer-songwriters took to the stage before an intimate audience in Mexico City for the recording of MTV Latin’s special 20^th ‘unplugged’ production and delivered an evening of acoustic musical magic that captivated all in attendance and created fast anticipation for its public unveiling.  With entrancing arrangements and an eclectic array of backing instrumentation such as tuba, xylophone, clarinet and a string quartet added to the her own virtuosity with a guitar, accordion and piano, Grammy winner Julieta Venegas shared four new compositions and a collection of her already beloved biggest hits in a session that is an instant essential addition to her music catalog. With her résumé already boasting collaborations with many of Latin music’s most venerated musicians; it was no surprise that Venegas’ performance was elevated even further by a stellar supporting cast that included double-Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla, and a gathering of fellow female trailblazers such as renowned Brazilian vocalist Marisa Monte, explosive urban artist La Mala Rodriguez and the multi-instrumental contribution of Natalia Lafourcade.

Now, Latin music fans world-wide will have the opportunity to share the experience witnessed by that initial audience of 300 lucky guests, as MTV Tr3s will premiere Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged on June 5^th, followed by Sony BMG’s planned CD and DVD releases on June 17^th.  For an early preview, visit www.mtvtr3s.com to view a video for the album’s recently released first single “El Presente” and other exclusive Venegas programming MTV Tr3s is featuring throughout June.

For more information on JULIETA VENEGAS, please contact John Reilly at 212.445.8440 / jreilly@rogersandcowan.com

Or Sylvia Bedrosian at 212.445.8424 / sbedrosian@rogersandcowan.com

From the fun loving travel adventurers whom brought you SalsaCrazy.com, the go-to site for news and information about worldwide salsa dancing, SalsaCruiseCrazy.com, the ultimate site for information about dance cruises (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) to exotic destinations, has just unveiled their first 2009 salsa cruise.

“There’s nothing more fun than getting a bunch of people together who share a love for dancing, salsa and an amazing vacation,” said SalsaCrazy president Evan Margolin. “It’s such a fantastic trip, but this year, with such an incredible live band as Chino Espinoza, it will be absolutely incredible. This year, it’s truly the vacation of a lifetime.”

Our brand new cruise to the Mexican Riviera, departs January 25th, 2009. An incredible cruise, in addition to top salsa dance instructors, three fantastic ports of call, seven days of crusing, and a fantastic vacation, also on board is the most highly sought after salsa orchestra in Losa Angeles, Chino Espinoza Y Los Dueños Del Son.

“This is really an incredible cruise. All our cruises are a lot of fun, but the addition of a live band, with dancing on deck, under the stars, should be magical” says Margolin. ”

SalsaCrazyCruises.com gives you all the information you need to know about dancing cruises (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) to exotic ports of call. Combine your love of travel with your love of dance with the help of SalsaCrazy.

“These salsa cruises are the ultimate combination of gorgeous destinations, a wonderful cruise ship and the best of entertainment and dance that the world has to offer,” Margolin said. “We definitely don’t want anyone to miss the boat, as it were, so we have dedicated a whole website to cruising information at www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com.”

SalsaCrazy has put on several successful salsa cruises and knows how to throw a great party. These week-long excursions are truly trips you will never forget. If you love to dance, you won’t want to miss SalsaCruiseCrazy’ fabulous packages on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships.

“These cruises are a great opportunity for those who love to dance and who love to travel,” Margolin said. “It’s really the best of both worlds. You get to see beautiful locations, travel to exotic places you may never have been to before, dance all you want and meet a bunch of people who enjoy dance as much as you do, all on a salsa cruise (www.salsacruisecrazy.com).”

Cruises include classes, demonstrations, lots of dancing, and plenty of time for sightseeing as well. The food is top-notch and the instructors are some of the best out there. It’s just like a regular cruise, gone “SalsaCrazy”.

“Everyone has wonderful time on the salsa cruises,” Margolin said. “We get many couples that come back year after year. It’s really great to meet nice people who share your interest in dance and who can remain friends when you get back to land. It’s a life-changing experience for all involved, perfect for couples, singles and groups of friends.”

For more information on upcoming cruises, visit www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) .

Margolin shares his passion for salsa through numerous ventures, including SalsaCrazyCruises and SalsaCrazy.com, the ultimate news and information source for worldwide salsa dancing. He is also the president of Dance SF, the Bay Area’s hottest salsa dance studio, and he teaches the world to dance through his Learn to Dance (www.salsadancedvd.com) Salsa DVDs, available at www.SalsaDanceDVD.com .”*

The critically-acclaimed telenovela ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA comes to DVD on May 20th through the distribution partnership of Xenon Pictures, Televisa Home Entertainment and Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

This is the first telenovela to be filmed entirely on location in the striking city of Acapulco, showcasing in each scene the majestic beauty of this famed seaport. ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA stars the stunning Patricia Manterola (”Apuesta por un Amor”), who has achieved great success, both in her native Mexico and in the U.S., and Emmy-winner Saul Lisazo (”El Derecho de Nacer”), along with a magnificent cast that includes Guillermo Garcia Cantu (”Rosalinda”), Chantal Andere (”Amor Real”), Karla Alvarez (”Inocente de Ti”), Elsa Aguirre (Giant), Cecilia Gabriela (”La Madrastra”), Patricia Navidad (”Marimar”), Sofia Vergara (”Dirty Sexy Money”), and a very young Aracely Arambula (”Sonadoras”) making her second appearance in a telenovela.

The creative team behind ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA includes such acclaimed veterans as writer Eric Vonn (”Valentina”, “Tierra de Pasiones”) and directors Fernando Chacon (”Los Ricos Tambien Lloran”, “Tres Veces Sofia”) and Juan Carlos Munoz (”Rebelde”, “Clase 406″).

The single-disc, Spanish-language DVD set contains English subtitles, has a running time of more than 6 hours and the amazingly low SRP of $14.98. ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA will be available at all major retail and online stores. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:

David Montalvo is a successful Acapulco businessman and his father’s only heir. This has aroused the envy of his half-brother, Marcelo de Maris. Assuming David’s identity, Marcelo marries Lorena, a beautiful woman from Zihuatanejo, and arranges for David to die in a helicopter crash, after which Lorena will inherit his fortune. Marcelo then intends to marry the rich widow under his real name. But David not only survives the crash, he meets and falls in love with Lorena, unleashing a vicious rivalry between the two men — for money, for power, and for Lorena’s heart.

ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA
Street Date: May 20th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 6 hours, 4 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
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Latino consumers in the U.S. will now find an online resource for topics ranging from personal finance and computers to parenting on the newly launched broadband Web site, Saber Hacer, accessible at www.SaberHacer.com. The two powerful verbs — Saber and Hacer — translate into know-how that engages the consumer in an interactive, educational and fun way. As of today, consumers will have expert-driven content, in both English and Spanish, at their fingertips that provides them with how-to tips and valuable advice on topics of interest to the community.

According to the AOL/Roper Study conducted in 2005, Hispanics’ online use of broadband connections is rapidly increasing. The survey found that Hispanics rely heavily on the Internet to learn about products, share opinions and improve their lives overall. However, it also pointed to the greater need for Spanish content and information relevant to the community. Given this trend, Saber Hacer is tapping into a space largely empty of significant, culturally relevant information, in both English and Spanish, for consumers looking for expert advice on various issues affecting their families’ lives.

“We recognize that the Internet is becoming a more powerful tool that more Hispanics are utilizing. Through Saber Hacer, we are empowering Latinos hungry for information that is going to help them make important decisions on topics of relevance to them and to the community as a whole,” said Michele Ruiz, president and Co-founder of Saber Hacer.

With more than 20 years of production experience, Saber Hacer is led by Emmy-Award-winning journalist Michele Ruiz, who served as KNBC-TV’s 6pm News Anchor from 1998-2005. Michele conceived the idea of Saber Hacer with a keen eye on the importance of providing information, with journalistic standards, in language and relevant to the lives of Hispanics in the U.S. today. “Saber Hacer holds the key to valuable information that is often unavailable to Latino consumers for various reasons. We have partnered with experts in different fields to make culturally relevant information readily accessible at the click of a button,” Ruiz adds.

Currently, the Saber Hacer broadband site contains original content — not translated — and continues to develop culturally pertinent topics such as health, education and careers among others. The Saber Hacer team has also given a great deal of attention to the many market segments that define the Latino community, which is why content is developed in both English and Spanish. With investment in focus groups, technology and video production, Saber Hacer continues to build its knowledge-based content, creating an intellectually exciting and emotionally engaging bilingual outlet for consumers. In addition, Saber Hacer provides a series of bilingual DVDs obtainable through the online store that offers more resources available to consumers.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Delia Lopez at 310.882.6844 ext. 52 or dlopez@saberhacer.com.

About Saber Hacer
Saber Hacer, LLC, a media company using the brand name Saber Hacer(TM), is dedicated to providing Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America with high-quality video content in a variety of digital formats. The Company was founded in April 2006 with its first content produced in September 2006. Saber Hacer was created to fill a significant void in the Hispanic community of expert-driven instructional, self-help, and educational information, in both Spanish and English, for the fastest growing population in the U.S.”*