2010
Here's the schedule of films starring Benicio
which are playing on TV today (in the U.S.):
THE WOLFMAN:
DITV 148 (channel 148)
12 AM
2 AM
4 AM
DITV 193 (channel 193)
12 AM
2 AM
4 AM
6 AM
8 AM
10 AM
12 PM
2 PM
4 PM
6 PM
8 PM
10 PM
SNATCH:
HDNet Movies (channel 561)
4:15 AM
SIN CITY:
HDNet Movies (channel 561)
10:15 PM
THE HUNTED:
AMC (channel 254)
11 PM
(Source: locatetv.com)
June 29, 2010
Click HERE to order the latest The Wolfman figure by Mezco.
The designer vinyl figure stands six inches tall
with six points of articulation.
(Click on thumbnails to enlarge)
(Source: Mezcotoyz.com)
June 28, 2010
Click on the photo below to read an interview
with Benicio about The Wolfman:
(Source: bluray.ign.com)
June 27, 2010
Click on the photo below for a chance
to win a DVD of The Wolfman:
(Source: wearemoviegeeks.com)
June 26, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch a photo session of Benicio
in Mexico when he was promoting The Wolfman last February:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 25, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch the trailer
of Sofia Coppola's new film Somewhere
in which Benicio has a cameo:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 24, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch a featurette
of Benicio talking about The Wolfman:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 23, 2010
There's a small photo of Benicio in the
May 26th issue of France's Gala magazine:
June 22, 2010
There's a small reference to Benicio
in the May 19th issue of France's Gala magazine:
June 21, 2010
The following was published in the 2010 March/April issue
of Russia's Kino Park magazine:
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June 20, 2010
There was a small article about The Wolfman
in the 2010 March/April issue of Russia's Kino Park magazine:
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June 19, 2010
Here are the details about the bonus features
of the DVD and Blu-ray of The Wolfman:
Bonus features:
The Wolfman on Blu-ray and DVD includes both
the unrated and rated versions of the movie
plus deleted and extended scenes.
The following bonus features are exclusive to Blu-ray:
Access to more thrilling exclusive content through BD-Live™,
pocket BLU™ app and UniversalHiDef.com – includes the first
ever online streaming of the original 1941 classic The Wolf Man.
Two alternate endings not seen in theatres
Return of The Wolfman:
This featurette will look at how Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro,
Emily Blunt, Joe Johnston and the creative team behind this new
retelling have tapped into the tragic roots of legend and cinematic
lore to unleash a new terror for today's audience.
The Beast Maker:
A detailed look at how make-up wizard Rick Baker
transformed a classic monster into a modern nightmare!
Transformation Secrets:
Whether transforming werewolves, producing hallucinogenic
nightmares or recreating the fog-covered streets of Victorian London,
this featurette will look at how the visual effects team has created a
haunting world of moonlit monsters and unsettling thrills.
The Wolfman Unleashed:
The team behind the stunt and action units share the physical
challenges of bringing the Wolfman to life and creating a series
of intense and action-oriented set pieces, climaxing with the
dynamic werewolf battle at Talbot Hall.
pocket BLU™ app:
USHE's groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone(TM),
iPod® touch, Blackberry®, Android(TM), PC and Macintosh to work
seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player and offers
advanced features such as:
Advanced Remote Control:
A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray(TM) player.
Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live(TM)
functions with ease.
Video Timeline:
Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
allowing them to instantly access any point in the movie.
Mobile-To-Go:
Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with
their Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream
from anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to
enjoy exclusive content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles:
Users will have access to a complete list of
pocket BLU(TM) app-enabled titles available
and coming to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def. They can
view free previews and see what additional
content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard:
Enter data into a Blu-ray(TM) player with your
device's easy and intuitive keyboard that will
facilitate such Blu-ray(TM) features as chatting
with friends and sending messages.
social BLU™:
Connect with friends on your favorite social networks
to share information about your favorite movies,
enjoy Blu-ray(TM) community features and more!
U-Control™:
Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer
access bonus materials without leaving the movie!
Werewolf Legacy, Lore and Legend:
This feature gives viewers a visual tour through more
than seventy years of Universal's Wolf Man films and
thousands of years of werewolf mythology.
Take Control:
Special Makeup Artist Rick Baker,
Visual Effects Producer Karen Murphy-Mundell
and Director of Photography Shelly Johnson ASC
take control of the viewing experience in this unique
feature, offering a personal visual commentary by
engaging with select scenes of the film to reveal
details of the filmmaking process.
(Source: prnewswire.com)
June 18, 2010
The Blu-ray/DVD flipper disc of Traffic features 1080p video,
a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include:
Deleted scenes, Inside Traffic, D-Box, My Scenes, and BD-Live.
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June 17, 2010
Click on the photo below to read an interview with Benicio:
(Source: dailyrecord.co.uk)
June 16, 2010
Click on the photo below to read and watch an
interview (in Spanish) with Benicio about The Wolfman:
(Source: 20minutos.es)
June 15, 2010
Click on the links below to watch
clips of "The Making Of Che" featurette
from the Criterion DVD of Che:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 14, 2010
You can access the official Japanese website
of The Wolfman by clicking on the photo below:
(Source: wolfman-movie.jp)
June 13, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch various clips of the
Magnum ice cream commercial featuring Benicio:
(Source: thesmile.tv)
June 12, 2010
Benicio is one of this year's nominees at the
7th Annual "Premios Juventud" (Youth Awards)
for his work in The Wolfman. The show will air on
the Univision Network live from the BankUnited Center
at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 15, 2010
at 7 PM ET/PT (6 PM Central). You can vote online
through Univision.com (keyword: Premios Juventud).
(Source: businesswire.com)
June 11, 2010
Click on the photo below to read and listen to an excerpt
of Jonathan Maberry's novelisation of The Wolfman:
(Source: us.macmillan.com)
June 10, 2010
Rick Baker said the following in a recent interview about The Wolfman:
"On the Blu-ray there's a lot of cool stuff showing how the transformation
stuff was accomplished and also how I did my thing."
Benicio and Rick Baker on the set of The Wolfman.
(Source: latimes.com)
June 9, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch Lee "Scratch" Perry*
grant Benicio a place at the round table:
(Source: youtube.com)
* Benicio narrated the 2008 film The Upsetter:
June 8, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch a clip of Benicio
being acknowledged by Silvio Rodriguez
during his concert, last May 30th:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 7, 2010
There are a couple of alternate endings
on the new The Wolfman DVD / Blu-ray.
Both versions offer a choice between the long theatrical cut
and the even longer unrated director's cut, with 16 minutes
and 40 seconds added. Most of it graphic gore.
The DVD extras are limited to deleted and extended scenes.
The Blu-ray, which includes an unrated digital copy, has
extensive bonus materials (some accessed through the internet).
(Source: bluray.ign.com)
June 6, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch Benicio in a commercial for DKMS:
To register as a bone marrow donor, click HERE.
(Source: filmannex.com)
June 5, 2010
Click on the photo below to watch a short report (in French)
from last month's Cannes Film Festival:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 4, 2010
Click on the links below to watch clips
from the DVD / Blu-ray release of The Wolfman:
(Source: youtube.com)
June 3, 2010
Benicio visited the Escuela de Artes Plásticas
yesterday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(Source: cultura7.org)
June 2, 2010
Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez dedicated a song to Benicio
who attended his concert last May 30th in Puerto Rico:
Benicio at the Silvio Rodriguez concert.
Silvio Rodriguez, producer César Sáinz and Benicio backstage.
(Source: primerahora.com and especiales.primerahora.com)
June 1, 2010
The Wolfman DVD and Blu-ray are being released today.
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