Sleeper Cell
2005
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Aug 17, 2023 · ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Ángel Manuel Soto Is Relieved That His Characters Have a DCU Future. The filmmaker talks moving from HBO Max to theatrical, being the lone ambassador for his movie amid...
- Brian Davids
Angel Manuel Soto is a Puerto Rican filmmaker who has directed and produced short films, documentaries, and TV shows. He is known for The Farm, Blue Beetle, and Menudo: Forever Young.
- January 1, 1
- 1 min
- Santurce, Puerto Rico
Aug 14, 2023 · Angel Manuel Soto talks about his passion for the first Latin superhero film in the DC Universe, featuring Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. He discusses the importance of hiring Mexican actors, the Nintendo Power Glove influence, the DC Easter eggs, and more.
- Steven Weintraub
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- 16 min
Aug 17, 2023 · (AP) — Director Ángel Manuel Soto didn’t think too much about the “Latino side of things” when visually crafting DC’s “Blue Beetle” alongside Mexican screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
Aug 2, 2023 · Soto talks about his vision for the first Latino superhero movie from Warner Bros., his influences, and his resilience as a Puerto Rican filmmaker. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities for Latino artists in Hollywood and the importance of authenticity and diversity.
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Aug 18, 2023 · Learn how the Puerto Rican filmmaker broke into the superhero genre with his sociopolitical vision and his pitch for a Bane origin story. Discover how he brought the first Latino superhero to the big screen with a practical suit and a relatable hero's journey.
Blue Beetle may be the first major superhero film with a Latino lead, but its director, Ángel Manuel Soto, doesn't like to think of it that way. Nor does he like to think of himself as the man chosen to helm such a culturally-momentous moment.
