2009
Philip Horne of Telegraph UK said the following about
Benicio's performance in The Argentine and Guerrilla:
"Benicio Del Toro's Che is terrific: his heroic little
smile and passionate reserve make this revolutionary's
charisma believable (and justify his Cannes award).
Magnificient: Benicio del Toro as Che."
(Source: telegraph.co.uk)
June 29, 2009
The DVD (R2/UK BD) and Blu-Ray versions of
The Argentine and Guerrilla ("CHE") are being
released today in the United Kingdom.
Like the theatrical release, "CHE" is being released on DVD
and Blu-Ray in two parts: Che Part One and Che Part Two.
These are now available to buy individually or as a box-set.
On DVD the films are presented in anamorphic widescreen
with Spanish DD5.1 Surround audio and English subtitles.
(Source: DVDTimes)
June 28, 2009
Here are some details about the UK "CHE" DVD (2-disc set)
that will be released tomorrow in the United Kingdom:
Region: B
Running Time: 134 + 135 minutes
Screen Format: 2.40:1 / 1080P / AVC/H.264/MPEG4
Discs / Type: 2 / BD50
Soundtracks: DTS HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English
Special Features:
Disc one
Trailers for Gomorrah (2:01),
Vicky Christina Barcelona (2:22),
The Wrestler (2:21)
Adverts for Maltesers, Sky HD
Interview with director (13:19)
Che featurette (10:49)
Teaser (1:19)
Theatrical Trailer (1:27)
Disc two
Interviews with Benicio (6:20, LPCM 2.0),
Alberto Iglesias (12:28, LPCM 2.0) and
Jon Lee Anderson (Author of
Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
Theatrical trailer (1:35)
Trailers for In the Loop (1:53, LPCM 2.0),
Persepolis (2.04, LPCM 2.0),
Gonzo (2:23, LPCM 2.0)
(Source: DVDtimes.co.uk)
June 27, 2009
There's an article about The Wolfman
in the July issue of Empire magazine.
(Source: empireonline.com)
(Photo © Empire)
June 26, 2009
The DVD and Blu-Ray of The Argentine and Guerrilla
will be released in France on July 8, 2009.
(Source: amazon.fr)
June 25, 2009
Benicio is in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, today to attend a ceremony
at the head office of the Sociedad para Asistencia Legal
in tribute to his godmother, Sarah Torres Peralta,
who passed away on October 2, 2008.
A silkscreen image of Ms. Torres Peralta was unveiled.
The building's conference room was named after Ms. Torres Peralta.
(Photos © El Vocero)
During the ceremony, Benicio read the lyrics of
the song Lamento Borincano, by Rafael Hernández.
(Source: elvocero.com)
Click on the photo below to hear Benicio at the ceremony:
(Photo © primerahora.com)
(Source: primerahora.com)
June 24, 2009
Benicio has already completed his cameo appearance
for Sofia Coppola’s next film, Somewhere.
Benicio's scene was filmed at the Chateau Marmont.
(Source: soundonsight.org)
June 23, 2009
Benicio will make a cameo appearance in Sofia Coppola’s
next film, Somewhere. Benicio will be play the role of
a movie star buddy of the film's protagonist.
(Source: Movieline.com)
June 22, 2009
Things We Lost In The Fire will be featured today
on the South African television network KTV Starts,
starting at 8:30 PM.
(Source: Dispatch.co.za)
June 21, 2009
Click on the photo below to read an interview with Benicio
by journalist Albert Roca in Barcelona last February.
The interview has been transcribed in Catalan.
Benicio and Albert Roca.
(Source: sitgesnews.cat)
June 20, 2009
The novelization based on the screenplay of
The Wolfman by author Jonathan Maberry
will be out on November 3, 2009.
(Source: amazon.com
June 19, 2009
Guerrilla is released today in Argentina.
Benicio was interviewed by telephone this morning
by journalist Ernesto Tenembaum of Radio Mitre AM 790.
You can listen to the interview (in Spanish) by clicking HERE.
(Source: Radiomitre.com.ar)
June 18, 2009
Gael García Bernal will play the role
of Father Francisco Garpe in Silence.
(Source: imdb.com)
June 17, 2009
Sean Penn is no longer associated with the Three Stooges project.
(Source: Variety.com)
June 16, 2009
Click on the photo below to access the Spanish website for Guerrilla:
June 15, 2009
Acclaim for The Argentine and Guerrilla:
Cannes Film Festival 2008
Benicio, Best Actor
Festival de Cannes
Official Selection
Toronto Film Festival
Official Selection
New York Film Festival
Official Selection
AFI Film Festival
Official Selection
(Source: IFCfilms.com)
June 14, 2009
The Sydney Film Festival presents The Argentine and
Guerrilla tonight at the State Theater, starting at 2:15 PM.
(Source: SydneyFilmFestival.org)
June 13, 2009
Benicio attended a party thrown by
nightlife impresario Tommy Alastra last
Thursday night at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood.
(Source: Hollyscoop.com)
June 12, 2009
The DVD and Blu-Ray of The Argentine and Guerrilla
are being released today in Japan.
(Please note that this DVD will probably NOT
be viewable in countries other than Japan.)
(Source: Amazon.co.jp)
June 11, 2009
Benicio and Laura Bickford are attending the
AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas
event held tonight at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
Benicio and Laura Bickford
Click on the photo below to watch a clip of
Benicio's arrival on the red carpet
(Benicio is at 1:00 minute in the clip):
(Source: RadarOnline.com)
The 37th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Gala will air
on July 19, 2009 at 9 PM (ET/PT) on TV Land Prime.
June 10, 2009
Criterion is currently running the hint advertisment below
in their newsletters. Dare we hope? Stay tuned...
June 9, 2009
Watch the trailer of The Argentine with French subtitles:
Watch the trailer of Guerrilla with French subtitles:
(Source: videocinefil.com)
June 8, 2009
Click HERE to read the script of
Things We Lost in the Fire
(Source: joblo.com)
June 7, 2009
Click on the links below to watch a behind the scenes look
at Benicio's performance
as Fenster in
The Usual Suspects
(Source: Youtube.com)
June 6, 2009
Click on the photo below to watch interviews
(in Italian and in Spanish) with Benicio which took place
last February at the Cartagena Film Festival, Columbia:
(Source: Youtube.com)
June 5, 2009
Click on the photo below to watch an interview with Benicio
(in Spanish) which took place last December 2008:
(Source: showbizcafe.com)
June 4, 2009
Click on the photo below to watch a larger version of the
Mercedes Benz commercial entitled Lucky Star in which
Benicio starred back in 2002. The commercial was directed
by Michael Mann.
(Source: de.truveo.com)
June 3, 2009
Snatch is playing tonight at midnight on HBO.
(Source: Post-gazette.com)
June 2, 2009
As of today, you can rent The Argentine and Guerrilla at Blockbuster.
(Source: Blockbuster.com)
June 1, 2009
Benicio will narrate an English-language
educational film about El Yunque. The 15-minute long
"A Journey to a Tropical Rain Forest" will highlight the
history, resources and environmental importance of
El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest within the
U.S. forest system. A Spanish-language version of
the film is narrated by Puerto Rican actor David Ortiz.
The short film, which was produced by María Falcón
and the Geoambiente del Caribe company, premiered
at the theater within the El Portal visitors center near
the entrance to El Yunque.
"I truly believe that everyone who sees this new movie
will not only enjoy it, but will leave here with a better
understanding about the ecology of El Yunque and
its great significance for the world patrimony,"
El Yunque Supervisor Pablo Cruz said.
The U.S. Forest Service official urged people to come out
and enjoy the rainforest. "This summer, bring the family
to see this new movie, enjoy the exhibitions at El Portal
about its nature and patrimony and then head out to try
the different forest trails," Cruz said.
El Portal, located on PR-191 in Río Grande,
is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Click HERE to see a clip about the documentary.
(Source: Caribbeanbusinesspr.com)