Jim McNamara de Hemisphere
Cinelatino is commemorating its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of captivating storytelling for Latinos across the Americas. Established on October 12, 1993, in Mexico and progressively expanding its reach, Cinelatino has become the go-to destination for contemporary Spanish-language films, boasting an extensive film library, including box-office and critically acclaimed movies from Mexico, Latin America, and Spain.
A Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. subsidiary, Cinelatino operates two dedicated channels, one catering to Latin America and the other to the Hispanic market in the United States. Since its inception, Cinelatino has strived to offer an exceptional mix of the latest Spanish-language box office hits, critically acclaimed films, and contemporary classics from prolific filmmakers in the region. With one of the largest film libraries in the business, Cinelatino stands as the leading Spanish-language cable network for film enthusiasts.
Cinelatino has orchestrated a month-long celebration this October to commemorate this significant milestone, featuring marathons, promotions, and special screenings. The celebration will showcase special screenings of selected series hosted by their stars including Cinelatino Originals series El Desconocido, presented by Guillermo Iván and José Ángel Bichir, and Bronco: La Serie presented by Luis Alberti. The celebration also features exciting commemorative videos such as Nuestra Historia en 30s (Our History in 30s), Las Caras de Cinelatino (The Faces of Cinelatino), and Cómo Han Pasado Los Años (How Time Goes By) offering a unique look back at the network’s journey and featuring stars like Martha Higareda, Ana de la Reguera, and Diego Luna.
“We’re proud to be the go-to television destination for the latest Spanish-language box-office hits, premium series with exceptional production values, award-winning and critically acclaimed films, and contemporary classics. Alongside our vast film library, we offer original productions tailored to meet the diverse content demands of our audience, providing a platform for a multitude of filmmakers and creators of culturally significant content. With an industry that is constantly and rapidly changing, our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch Spanish-language cinema, narratives that deeply resonate with viewers, and culturally relevant stories crafted by and for the Latino community has endured for three decades. As long as our viewers continue to invite us into their homes, we remain dedicated to this mission,” affirmed Jim McNamara, Vice Chairman, Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
As part of the anniversary festivities, Cinelatino is pleased to announce exclusive premieres in October that encompass a range of captivating genres including horror in observance of the Halloween and Día de los Muertos festivities. Some highlights include the Mexican horror box office hit El Exorcismo de Carmen Farías, the gripping thriller Sin Origen, and the chilling tale Juega Conmigo.
In addition, Cinelatino’s U.S. feed is presenting a special Halloween Stunt from October 28 to October 31, offering a spine-chilling 4-day marathon featuring horror favorites like La Niña de la Mina, Inquilinos, Visitantes, Cuidado con lo que Deseas, La Marca del Demonio, and much more.
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