The cartoonist Manuel Rodriguez, known to friends and fans alike as “Spain,” died last week at 72, after a long bout with cancer. Born in Buffalo, the young Rodriguez was an “intense” comics fan who would later tell interviewers that he stopped reading funny books after the Comics Code Authority was instituted and ruined everything. (As an adult, he got his revenge by drawing a zombie throttling Seduction Of The Innocent author Fredric Wertham.) In 1967, while still in New York, he created Zodiac Mindwarp, a psychedelic comics tabloid for underground weekly The East Village Other. Still, Spain didn’t ...
- 12/3/2012
- avclub.com
Madrid, Dec 13 (Ians/Efe) Actor Alberto de Mendoza, one of the heartthrobs of Spanish movies, died Monday in Madrid, a performing artists association said. He was 88.
The actor was admitted several days ago to La Luz Clinic with breathing trouble.
The star of films like 'Tapas', 'Una Abuelita de antes de la Guerra' (Pre-war Grandma), 'Filomena Marturano' and 'Zorrita Martinez', Alberto Manuel Rodriguez Gallego Gonzalez de Mendoza, a Buenos Aires native and a pioneer among Argentine actors who made it on the Spanish stage, was born Jan 21, 1923.
De Mendoza made his name in the 1970s as one of the outstanding.
The actor was admitted several days ago to La Luz Clinic with breathing trouble.
The star of films like 'Tapas', 'Una Abuelita de antes de la Guerra' (Pre-war Grandma), 'Filomena Marturano' and 'Zorrita Martinez', Alberto Manuel Rodriguez Gallego Gonzalez de Mendoza, a Buenos Aires native and a pioneer among Argentine actors who made it on the Spanish stage, was born Jan 21, 1923.
De Mendoza made his name in the 1970s as one of the outstanding.
- 12/13/2011
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
A long delayed film release may finally let audience watch it by Video on Demand rather than the theaters. Deadline is reporting Gravitas Ventures struck a deal with Viva Pictures to finally release “A Matador’s Mistress,” or it is also called “Manolete.” The film is directed and written by Dutch director Menno Meyjes (“Martian Child,” “Capa”). It stars Adrien Brody (“The Pianist,” “King Kong”) and Penelope Cruz (“Volver,” “Vanilla Sky”). Here is the official synopsis: “’Manolete’ is set in the 1940s Spain and tells the story of matador Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez and his love affair with actress Lupe Sino, which continued until his death in the bullring in 1947 at 30.” According to Gravitas Ventures’ CEO Nolan A. Gallagher, the film will be released this June through cable, telco and online. “Film lovers will have the opportunity to appreciate the find performances of Adrien Brody and Penelope Cruz,” said Gallagher. “Video...
- 3/14/2011
- LRMonline.com
The fruit giant innovates for a better planet.
Chiquita has announced the release of an innovative biodigester in Costa Rica that will improve fertilizer, reduce energy consumption, and provide a sustainable energy source for its operations. The company behind the famous blue and yellow sticker found on your bananas and pineapples (along with their newly introduced green Rainforest Alliance sticker) is at work on a wide-sweeping sustainability plan.
Corporate Responsibility Officer, Manuel Rodriguez, states, "This technology enables us to harness the full energy potential of fruit materials that previously could not be captured. It provides a sustainable energy source for our facility, nutrient rich fertilizer for local farmers and filters processing water. It benefits our company, our communities and our planet. The Biodigester is the latest demonstration of Chiquita's global citizenship and our drive to incorporate sustainability into everything we do."
Echoing Green Award recipient, Aidg (Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group) says of biodigesters,...
Chiquita has announced the release of an innovative biodigester in Costa Rica that will improve fertilizer, reduce energy consumption, and provide a sustainable energy source for its operations. The company behind the famous blue and yellow sticker found on your bananas and pineapples (along with their newly introduced green Rainforest Alliance sticker) is at work on a wide-sweeping sustainability plan.
Corporate Responsibility Officer, Manuel Rodriguez, states, "This technology enables us to harness the full energy potential of fruit materials that previously could not be captured. It provides a sustainable energy source for our facility, nutrient rich fertilizer for local farmers and filters processing water. It benefits our company, our communities and our planet. The Biodigester is the latest demonstration of Chiquita's global citizenship and our drive to incorporate sustainability into everything we do."
Echoing Green Award recipient, Aidg (Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group) says of biodigesters,...
- 8/30/2010
- by Jenara Nerenberg
- Fast Company
AMC’s adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead is one of, if not the, most anticipated TV series I can remember – both horror fans and fans of the comic are really looking forward to AMC’s take on the best zombie comic in modern history.
There’s already been plenty of speculation about just who will play the hero Rick, however THR have news on the casting of Rick’s cop partner and best friend, Shane. According to their report, actor Jon Bernthal, who can currently be seen as Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez in The Pacific, has scored the role.
Frank Darabont is the man behind the TV adapatation of The Waling Dead – he’s writer, director, and executive producer on the series, which is scheduled to begin shooting it’s pilot episode on May 15th in Atlanta, Ga...
There’s already been plenty of speculation about just who will play the hero Rick, however THR have news on the casting of Rick’s cop partner and best friend, Shane. According to their report, actor Jon Bernthal, who can currently be seen as Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez in The Pacific, has scored the role.
Frank Darabont is the man behind the TV adapatation of The Waling Dead – he’s writer, director, and executive producer on the series, which is scheduled to begin shooting it’s pilot episode on May 15th in Atlanta, Ga...
- 3/26/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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