Prime Video has pounced on Mexican comedy “Tequila Repasado” by Gabriela Tagliavini., which it premieres worldwide on Dec. 20.
Co-produced by Sony Pictures Int’l Prods and Mexico-based Itaca Films and Feel Good Films, the comedy was originally written in English by Judd Pilot (“Coach”) and Gerald B. Fillmore (“Muertos S.L.”) to be later adapted for the Spanish-language market by Joan Vives, Ilse Apellaniz and Ricardo Avilés.
Said Tagliavini: “I loved the script. It was weird and hilarious yet also spiritual. And it allowed me to use interesting VFX and create original visuals, which is always a fun challenge!”
“Tequila Repasado” revolves around a workaholic who finds himself repeatedly transported back in time by a mystical tequila, forcing him to outsmart his multiplying selves as he struggles to mend his relationships with his family.
The title, which roughly means Tequila Reviewed, is a play on the term Tequila Reposado, which...
Co-produced by Sony Pictures Int’l Prods and Mexico-based Itaca Films and Feel Good Films, the comedy was originally written in English by Judd Pilot (“Coach”) and Gerald B. Fillmore (“Muertos S.L.”) to be later adapted for the Spanish-language market by Joan Vives, Ilse Apellaniz and Ricardo Avilés.
Said Tagliavini: “I loved the script. It was weird and hilarious yet also spiritual. And it allowed me to use interesting VFX and create original visuals, which is always a fun challenge!”
“Tequila Repasado” revolves around a workaholic who finds himself repeatedly transported back in time by a mystical tequila, forcing him to outsmart his multiplying selves as he struggles to mend his relationships with his family.
The title, which roughly means Tequila Reviewed, is a play on the term Tequila Reposado, which...
- 11/27/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Luis Gnecco (The Two Popes), Claudia Ramírez (Nice Sunday) and Juan Manuel Bernal (Perfect Obedience) will lead the upcoming thriller Confessions, from Sony Pictures International Productions, Alameda Films and Zamora Films, which has wrapped production in Mexico. Also amongst the cast is Ana Claudia Talancón (The Crime of Padre Amaro), who will make a special appearance.
The film from award-winning writer-director Carlos Carrera (The Crime of Padre Amaro) sees a young child from an affluent Mexico City family go missing. At night, hours after the disappearance, a man arrives at the family home to discuss the child’s return. The terms are not monetary, rather a confession from one family member that has committed a terrible act. One by one, confession by confession, the intruder exposes each family member—unveiling their deepest, shocking secrets.
Alberto Chimal (7:19) wrote the screenplay. Daniel Birman Ripstein produced for Alameda Films, with Gerardo Moran from Zamora Films.
The film from award-winning writer-director Carlos Carrera (The Crime of Padre Amaro) sees a young child from an affluent Mexico City family go missing. At night, hours after the disappearance, a man arrives at the family home to discuss the child’s return. The terms are not monetary, rather a confession from one family member that has committed a terrible act. One by one, confession by confession, the intruder exposes each family member—unveiling their deepest, shocking secrets.
Alberto Chimal (7:19) wrote the screenplay. Daniel Birman Ripstein produced for Alameda Films, with Gerardo Moran from Zamora Films.
- 5/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures International Productions’ original comedy Tequila Re-Pasado recently wrapped filming in Mexico and we’ve got first-look images from the film (see above and below).
Gabriela Tagliavini is directing with Sebastián Zurita (Cómo Sobrevivir Soltero) leading the cast. When it was initially announced, Tequila Re-Pasado had Omar Chaparro and María Ripoll attached, respectively, to star and direct, but scheduling conflicts resulted in a change.
Also starring are Paulina Gaitán and Ludwika Paleta (Guerra De Likes, Madre Solo Hay Dos). Rounding out the cast are Miguel Rodarte (Narcos: México), Mauricio “Diablito” Barrientos (Guerra De Likes), Aurora Papile (A La Mala), Héctor Jiménez (Nacho Libre) and Adal Ramones (Un Papá Pirata, Sr Ávila).
Zurita plays Dany, a workaholic who’s waiting for the opportunity to stand out and be considered by his boss, Gero (Rodarte) instead of his rival,...
Gabriela Tagliavini is directing with Sebastián Zurita (Cómo Sobrevivir Soltero) leading the cast. When it was initially announced, Tequila Re-Pasado had Omar Chaparro and María Ripoll attached, respectively, to star and direct, but scheduling conflicts resulted in a change.
Also starring are Paulina Gaitán and Ludwika Paleta (Guerra De Likes, Madre Solo Hay Dos). Rounding out the cast are Miguel Rodarte (Narcos: México), Mauricio “Diablito” Barrientos (Guerra De Likes), Aurora Papile (A La Mala), Héctor Jiménez (Nacho Libre) and Adal Ramones (Un Papá Pirata, Sr Ávila).
Zurita plays Dany, a workaholic who’s waiting for the opportunity to stand out and be considered by his boss, Gero (Rodarte) instead of his rival,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mexican superstar Omar Chaparro (No Manches Frida series & Pokemon Detective Pikachu) has been set for the lead role in Tequila Re-Pasado, an original comedy from Sony Pictures International Productions.
Spanish director María Ripoll is helming the pic, re-teaming with Sony after recently wrapping Guerra de Likes in Mexico for the studio. The new film is adapted from an original script by Judd Pillot and Gerald B. Fillmore, which follows a workaholic who must outwit his multiplying clones after a magical tequila travels him back in time – again and again – in order to make things right with his family.
The film will be produced by J. Fernando Pérez Gavilán at Born Free and Santiago García Galván at García Tagliavini Productions, with Sandra Condito and Raymundo Díaz-González overseeing for Sony. Chaparro will also act as executive producer.
Production is scheduled to begin in Mexico spring 2021.
Chaparro was the star of Spanish-language...
Spanish director María Ripoll is helming the pic, re-teaming with Sony after recently wrapping Guerra de Likes in Mexico for the studio. The new film is adapted from an original script by Judd Pillot and Gerald B. Fillmore, which follows a workaholic who must outwit his multiplying clones after a magical tequila travels him back in time – again and again – in order to make things right with his family.
The film will be produced by J. Fernando Pérez Gavilán at Born Free and Santiago García Galván at García Tagliavini Productions, with Sandra Condito and Raymundo Díaz-González overseeing for Sony. Chaparro will also act as executive producer.
Production is scheduled to begin in Mexico spring 2021.
Chaparro was the star of Spanish-language...
- 8/25/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Mexico’s Mauricio Ochmann is re-teaming with director Pitipol Ybarra for the Mexican remake of the 2018 German hit “25 Km/H” from Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. (Spip).
Ochmann and Ybarra previously collaborated on family drama “Ya Veremos,” which Pantelion/Lionsgate released in the U.S. on Labor Day weekend in 2018. Drama topped the specialty releases that weekend, grossing an estimated $1.8 million over the three-day holiday.
In “25 Km/H,” an estranged brother and sister reunite at their father’s funeral and make a spur of the moment decision to fulfill their childhood dream of driving across Mexico on their old motorbikes. The cross-country adventure allows them to mend their relationship and bring some renewed purpose to their lives.
“We honestly can’t believe our good fortune to be able to reteam Mauricio and Pitipol for this title,” said Laine Kline, head of Spip. “As a duo, they bring that rare quality that...
Ochmann and Ybarra previously collaborated on family drama “Ya Veremos,” which Pantelion/Lionsgate released in the U.S. on Labor Day weekend in 2018. Drama topped the specialty releases that weekend, grossing an estimated $1.8 million over the three-day holiday.
In “25 Km/H,” an estranged brother and sister reunite at their father’s funeral and make a spur of the moment decision to fulfill their childhood dream of driving across Mexico on their old motorbikes. The cross-country adventure allows them to mend their relationship and bring some renewed purpose to their lives.
“We honestly can’t believe our good fortune to be able to reteam Mauricio and Pitipol for this title,” said Laine Kline, head of Spip. “As a duo, they bring that rare quality that...
- 6/24/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The 2008 Mexican thriller Bajo La Sal (aka Under The Salt) has been making the festival 'rounds for awhile, most recently screening last month at La's Screamfest.
Released in Mexico by Warner Bros., Mario Muñoz' terrifying tale hit DVD in the 'States today via Maya Entertainment, and to spread the word they've sent over the latest trailer along with full details on the film, which has thus far remained under-the-radar for many fright fans.
Synopsis
Commander Trujillo travels to Santa Rosa de la Sal, a small town located near a salt mine in order to solve the mystery behind a series of murders. There he will discover the many secrets that the town holds and meet Victor, a dark youth who will be the key to uncovering the truth behind the murders.
Warner Bros. Pictures present a Películas Imaginarias production; co-produced by Fondo de Inversión, Estímulos al Cine (Fidecine) México and Grupo Financiero Inbursa.
Released in Mexico by Warner Bros., Mario Muñoz' terrifying tale hit DVD in the 'States today via Maya Entertainment, and to spread the word they've sent over the latest trailer along with full details on the film, which has thus far remained under-the-radar for many fright fans.
Synopsis
Commander Trujillo travels to Santa Rosa de la Sal, a small town located near a salt mine in order to solve the mystery behind a series of murders. There he will discover the many secrets that the town holds and meet Victor, a dark youth who will be the key to uncovering the truth behind the murders.
Warner Bros. Pictures present a Películas Imaginarias production; co-produced by Fondo de Inversión, Estímulos al Cine (Fidecine) México and Grupo Financiero Inbursa.
- 11/11/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Staff)
- Fangoria
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