Friday, September 01, 2006

New from CasaNegra! Weird Mexican Kiddie Flicks from the 1970s?

We're not sure what to make of these. CasaNegra will relase the films Chabelo y Pepito Detectives,Chabelo y Pepito Contra Los Monstruos and Pepito y la Lámpara Maravillosa on November 14th of this year. I was unfamiliar with these before this announcement and still know almost nothing about them. They appear to be Kiddie Flicks from 1970s Mexico with comedy and fatasy elements. Word was originally these were being done for the "Latin" maket and indeed the details at CasaNegra HQ do not list them as having English subtitles. However, over at DVD Drive-in the're reporting this week that English subs will in fact be a feature. So, what gives?
Sort of interesting anyway, though. Here's some stuff, straight form the horse's mouth:


STARRING LEGENDARY MEXICAN COMEDIAN, JAVIER LÓPEZ!

When cousins Chabelo (Javier López) and Pepito (Martin Ramos) are made honorary members of the local police squad, they go undercover to infiltrate a gang of youths being trained by a criminal mastermind. The boys soon discover, however, that more than just petty theft is on the line. They uncover an army of strange, hypnotic-eyed kids who oversee slaves by entrancing them with mechanical toys. And then things really get wild! Chabelo and Pepito, Detectives is a fun, anything-goes sci-fi adventure that the whole family will watch in wonder.

CasaNegra is proud to present this colorful adventure classics the whole family will love.

Special Features:

* Original Uncut Version
* Completely Re-Mastered Picture & Sound from Newly Restored Vault Elements
* Biography on legandary Mexican comedian Javier López
* Trailer for other Pepito and Chabelo releases
* Extensive Poster and Stills Gallery

FIlm Info
1973
84 Mins.
Color
Not Rated
1:33 Aspect Ratio


Technical Info
Region 1-NTSC
Spanish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0


Release Info
Item #CN0069
MSRP: $14.95


Credits
cast Javier López • Martín Ramos • Ramiro Orci • Luis Miranda • Carlos A. Bonilla
screenplay by Jorge Fernández
directed by José Estrada



STARRING LEGENDARY MEXICAN COMEDIAN, JAVIER LÓPEZ!

Pepito (Martin Ramos) and his cousin Chabelo (Javier López) are on a scouting trip when, helping two other boys fix a broken cart, they encounter a monster. Escaping deeper into the woods they continue to run into numerous monsters including Frankenstein, a Wolf Man, a Vampire and a Mummy. They escape each encounter until finally discovering a hidden passage which leads to a hidden house in the mountains, where they uncover a surprising secret!

What ensues is fun-filled thrills, chills and humorous adventure that is sure to delight the hearts of the whole family.

Special Features:

* Original Uncut Version
* Completely Re-Mastered Picture & Sound from Newly Restored Vault Elements
* Biography on legandary Mexican comedian Javier López
* Trailer for other Pepito and Chabelo releases
* Extensive Poster and Stills Gallery

FIlm Info
1973
90 Mins.
Color
Not Rated
1:33 Aspect Ratio


Technical Info
Region 1-NTSC
Spanish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0


Release Info
Item #CN0079
MSRP: $14.95


Credits
cast Javier López • Martín Ramos • Silvia Pasquel • Pedro Reguero • Emma Grisé
screenplay by Salvador Lozano Mena
directed by José Estrada



STARRING LEGENDARY MEXICAN COMEDIAN, JAVIER LÓPEZ!
After acting up in school, Pepito (Martin Ramos) is assigned to write about a salsera (salsa dish). But, in fact, this is no common salsa dish -- it contains a genie who is happy to make the boy’s every dream come true. Pepito uses magic to improve his performance in class while also scoring big on the athletic field. But once Pepito’s cruel stepfather Maximo finds out about the genie, will he ruin the fun with his greed? This delightful fantasy demonstrates with love and laughter that, young or old, we must be careful what we wish for.

CasaNegra is proud to present this colorful adventure classics the whole family will love.

Special Features:

* Original Uncut Version
* Completely Re-Mastered Picture & Sound from Newly Restored Vault Elements
* Biography on legandary Mexican comedian Javier López
* Trailer for other Pepito and Chabelo releases
* Extensive Poster and Stills Gallery

FIlm Info
1971
85 Mins.
Color
Not Rated
1:33 Aspect Ratio


Technical Info
Region 1-NTSC
Spanish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0


Release Info
Item #CN0089
MSRP: $14.95


Credits
cast Martín Ramos • Javier López • María Duval • Guillermo Orea • Raquel Olmedo
screenplay by Salvador Lozano Mena
directed by Alejandro Galindo

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