THE RITE

in theaters: January 28th, 2011

Synopsis
Inspired by true events, “The Rite” follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith. Directed by Mikael Hafstroem (“1408″), “The Rite” is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the devil’s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth.

Awhile back I wrote an article expressing my concern about MAYA and their distribution execution. Here’s my issue it’s already Tuesday and “The Ministers” releases friday afternoon. Has anyone seen one freaking commercial for it yet? and I don’t mean here on the internet. I’m talking about Television spots, I mean I see Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler are all over I know “Law abiding Citizen” is coming out friday but what the fuck is the deal?

What is going on with the marketing for “The Ministers”?

I know we have a strong presence on the internet but even that is questionable in terms of filling up theaters. The reality is a bunch of us always say we’re gonna support but really don’t follow through. When it comes to the internet that is.

I don’t want to be the wet blanket here, but shit when is a Latino project really gonna get a fair shake in this game. Let’s see what happens in the next few days.

For now my friends here is the BEHIND THE SCENES: of “The Ministers,

Put together by Lyndon McCray, Calixto Chinchilla & Karen Torres: