The Love Potion on MTV Tr3s
Posted by: CaLLeSito Posted: 02-06-2012
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Beauty in art, entertaining people, and being true to his Latino heritage have always been Danny Hastings’ artistic motivators. THE LOVE POTION, Hastings' first feature film and a romantic comedy, is the most recent example of his truths. But even more than that, it’s Hastings opportunity to go beyond the Latino, urban audience that has followed him as a celebrated photographer and music video director. This time, he is bringing his expression to the mainstream, when THE LOVE POTION will be broadcast on MTV Tr3s starting Feb. 10 for Valentines Day weekend.
THE LOVE POTION breaks down the five elements of Love: Lust, Intimacy, Commitment, Passion and Attachment. Each element is depicted with humor and explored from the perspective of Latino life in New York. The movie showcases four couples that range from street to sophisticated characters, who all intertwine and at some points interact with each other.
“My mission is to portray the American Latino experience with the true beauty and humanity that it deserves, while celebrating the comedy that is part of all of our lives. THE LOVE POTION is character and comedy driven, and is fueled by the talented Latino actors who perform in it,” said Danny Hastings. “I am flattered that the film will be a part of such a respected institution, and I am encouraged that Latino humor is getting a platform of expression in such a public way.”
Hastings wrote, directed and produced the film, and even plays two characters, alongside actors Stephanie Ortiz, Pablo Gonzalez, Michael Diaz, Jesus Gonzalez (aka Malverde), Quanzilla and Caridad de la Luz (aka La Bruja). In 2006, Hastings got his comedy start when he created and directed THE COMEDY JUMP OFF DVDs: a comedy compilation distributed by Image Entertainment.
THE LOVE POTION has been accepted by several film festivals before its National broadcast, including the prestigious New York International Latino Film Festival presented by HBO, The Friars Club Comedy Film Festival and the San Antonio Cine Festival amongst others.
For more information on the film, visit www.thelovepotionmovie.com .
About The Friars Club. The Friars Club is the legendary show business institution home to comedians, musicians, actors, producers and celebrities from all walks of entertainment. Since their inception in 1904 the Friars have become famous for their roasts where they choose an individual and rake his or her ego over the coals with their sarcastic wit and sharp-tongued barbs. Their clubhouse, a six-story Renaissance mansion located in New York City’s mid-town area, has been the Friars headquarters for half a century, offering a gathering place for members to meet, greet and strut their jokes. The Friars are always in motion producing various comedy and musical in-house events as well as a dedication to charitable giving through their own charities and Foundation.
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