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In 2018, it was announced that Soto would direct ''[[Charm City Kings]]'', a film based on the 2013 documentary ''[[12 O'Clock Boys]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/teyonah-parris-jahi-winston-will-catlett-12-oclock-boys-angel-manuel-soto-directing-sony-overbrook-1202470277/|title=Teyonah Parris, Jahi Winston To Star In '12 O'Clock Boys'; Angel Manuel Soto Directing Film From Sony & Overbrook|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=September 24, 2018|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] on January 27, 2020, where it ended up winning special jury prize for its ensemble.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/angel-manuel-soto-direct-blue-beetle-dc-films-first-latino-n1258737|title=Angel Manuel Soto to direct 'Blue Beetle,' DC Films' first Latino superhero movie|website=NBC News|date=February 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-2020-unveils-female-powered-lineup-taylor-swift-gloria-steinem-films-1259538?|title=Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> The film was scheduled to be released on April 10, 2020, by [[Sony Pictures Classics]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-charm-city-kings-1263467|title=Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics to Release 'Charm City Kings'|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Mia|last=Galuppo|date=December 17, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> but was rescheduled to August 14, 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Exhibitor Relations Co. |user=ERCboxoffice |number=1239931460519251968 |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Warm summer nights. Just around the corner. Sony Classics is on the positive tip, dating THE CLIMB (July 17) and CHARM CITY KINGS (Aug 14). |language=en |access-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319001916/https://twitter.com/ercboxoffice/status/1239931460519251968 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2020, it was announced [[HBO Max]] had acquired distribution rights to the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-winner-charm-city-kings-lands-at-hbo-max-1293384|title=HBO Max Picks Up Sundance Winner 'Charm City Kings' From Sony Pictures Classics (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=May 5, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref> It was released on October 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hbomax.com/coming-soon/charm-city-kings|title=Charm City Kings|website=[[HBO Max]]|access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref> |
In 2018, it was announced that Soto would direct ''[[Charm City Kings]]'', a film based on the 2013 documentary ''[[12 O'Clock Boys]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/teyonah-parris-jahi-winston-will-catlett-12-oclock-boys-angel-manuel-soto-directing-sony-overbrook-1202470277/|title=Teyonah Parris, Jahi Winston To Star In '12 O'Clock Boys'; Angel Manuel Soto Directing Film From Sony & Overbrook|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=September 24, 2018|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] on January 27, 2020, where it ended up winning special jury prize for its ensemble.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/angel-manuel-soto-direct-blue-beetle-dc-films-first-latino-n1258737|title=Angel Manuel Soto to direct 'Blue Beetle,' DC Films' first Latino superhero movie|website=NBC News|date=February 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-2020-unveils-female-powered-lineup-taylor-swift-gloria-steinem-films-1259538?|title=Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> The film was scheduled to be released on April 10, 2020, by [[Sony Pictures Classics]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-charm-city-kings-1263467|title=Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics to Release 'Charm City Kings'|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Mia|last=Galuppo|date=December 17, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> but was rescheduled to August 14, 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Exhibitor Relations Co. |user=ERCboxoffice |number=1239931460519251968 |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Warm summer nights. Just around the corner. Sony Classics is on the positive tip, dating THE CLIMB (July 17) and CHARM CITY KINGS (Aug 14). |language=en |access-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319001916/https://twitter.com/ercboxoffice/status/1239931460519251968 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2020, it was announced [[HBO Max]] had acquired distribution rights to the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-winner-charm-city-kings-lands-at-hbo-max-1293384|title=HBO Max Picks Up Sundance Winner 'Charm City Kings' From Sony Pictures Classics (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=May 5, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref> It was released on October 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hbomax.com/coming-soon/charm-city-kings|title=Charm City Kings|website=[[HBO Max]]|access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref> |
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In February 2021, Soto was announced as the director of [[Blue Beetle (film)| |
In February 2021, Soto was announced as the director of [[Blue Beetle (film)|a film]] centered around the DC superhero [[Blue Beetle]] for [[DC Films]] and [[Warner Bros.]] The superhero's alter-ego, a Mexican-American teenager called [[Jaime Reyes]], made ''Blue Beetle'' the first DC film and the first live-action superhero film overall to feature a Latino superhero as the lead. The film was written by Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.<ref name="bluebeetle1" /> The film starred [[Xolo Maridueña]], [[Adriana Barraza]], [[Raoul Max Trujillo]], [[Susan Sarandon]], and [[George Lopez]]. ''Blue Beetle'' was released on August 18, 2023 to positive reviews for Maridueña's performance, action scenes, themes, and Soto's directing, but was a commercial disappointment. Despite the poor box office, [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] named it one of the best films of 2023<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lawson|first=Richard|date=November 30, 2023|title=The Best Movies of 2023|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/04/best-movies-2023|access-date=May 31, 2024|website=Vanity Fair|language=en-US}}</ref> and received two nominations at the [[51st Saturn Awards]], winning one. |
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In March 2021, it was announced that Soto would direct an upcoming ''[[Transformers (film series)|Transformers]]'' film, and write it with screenwriter Marco Ramirez.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-transformers-movie-in-the-works-from-charm-city-kings-filmmaker-angel-manuel-soto-exclusive|title=New 'Transformers' Movie in the Works From 'Charm City Kings' Filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto (Exclusive)|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Kit, Borys|date=March 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/angel-manuel-soto-and-marco-ramirez-working-on-new-transformers-movie/|title=Angel Manuel Soto And Marco Ramirez Working On A New Transformers Movie|publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|author=White, James|date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> Despite there being no significant updates on its progress or plot, Soto is still involved with the film as of May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=May 31, 2024|title=‘Just Cause’ Movie in the Works from ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Ángel Manuel Soto, 87North|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/just-cause-movie-in-the-works-1235910913/|access-date=May 31, 2024|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In August 2023, it was announced that Soto would direct an action film titled ''The Wrecking Crew'' starring [[Jason Mamoa]] and [[Dave Bautista]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=August 21, 2023|title=Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, ‘Blue Beetle’ Helmer Ángel Manuel Soto Teaming For MGM Buddy Comedy ‘The Wrecking Crew’ |
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In May 2024, it was announced that Soto would direct a film based the [[Just Cause (video game series)|''Just Cause'' series]] for [[Universal Pictures]]. [[David Leitch]] and Kelly McCormack are set as producers through [[87North Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=May 31, 2024|title=‘Just Cause’ Movie in the Works from ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Ángel Manuel Soto, 87North|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/just-cause-movie-in-the-works-1235910913/|access-date=May 31, 2024|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Alma mater | Universidad del Sagrado Corazón[1] |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Ángel Manuel Soto (born January 28, 1983) is a Puerto Rican filmmaker. He is best known for directing Charm City Kings (2020) and the DC Studios film Blue Beetle (2023).
Early life
Ángel Manuel Soto was born in Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His parents were a car salesman and a flight attendant. During his youth, Soto was involved in soccer, boxing, and music, thus forming the band Los Cheveres, a punk rock group formed in the early 2000’s, on to which inspired some of his later projects. As he grew up, he studied architecture, documentary filmmaking, and writing. Soto began his career as a TV producer and later worked on Art Direction at a local advertising agency.[2]
Career
Before working on his first short film, Soto worked at Standard Style Boutique in Kansas City. During that time, he rented all the rooms in his house and slept on the floor for 2 months in order to save money. In 2009, Soto released the short film 22weeks, which ended up winning multiple awards, including the Bronze Telly Award in 2010. After that, he has released a variety of short films, documentary shorts, and feature films, including La Granja and El Púgil. Both of these films were nominated to various film awards at film festivals, including the Chicago Latino Film Festival, the Miami Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival.
In 2018, it was announced that Soto would direct Charm City Kings, a film based on the 2013 documentary 12 O'Clock Boys.[3] The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2020, where it ended up winning special jury prize for its ensemble.[4][5] The film was scheduled to be released on April 10, 2020, by Sony Pictures Classics,[6] but was rescheduled to August 14, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] In May 2020, it was announced HBO Max had acquired distribution rights to the film.[8] It was released on October 8, 2020.[9]
In February 2021, Soto was announced as the director of a film centered around the DC superhero Blue Beetle for DC Films and Warner Bros. The superhero's alter-ego, a Mexican-American teenager called Jaime Reyes, made Blue Beetle the first DC film and the first live-action superhero film overall to feature a Latino superhero as the lead. The film was written by Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.[2] The film starred Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez. Blue Beetle was released on August 18, 2023 to positive reviews for Maridueña's performance, action scenes, themes, and Soto's directing, but was a commercial disappointment. Despite the poor box office, Vanity Fair named it one of the best films of 2023[10] and received two nominations at the 51st Saturn Awards, winning one.
In March 2021, it was announced that Soto would direct an upcoming Transformers film, and write it with screenwriter Marco Ramirez.[11][12] Despite there being no significant updates on its progress or plot, Soto is still involved with the film as of May 2024.[13]
In August 2023, it was announced that Soto would direct an action film titled The Wrecking Crew starring Jason Mamoa and Dave Bautista.[14]
In May 2024, it was announced that Soto would direct a film based the Just Cause series for Universal Pictures. David Leitch and Kelly McCormack are set as producers through 87North Productions.[15]
Filmography
Short film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Editor | DoP | Notes |
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2009 | 22weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Also production designer, art director and visual effects supervisor |
2010 | Sexy Mortal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
2011 | En la Privacidad de mi Hogar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2012 | El Gallo | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
2016 | The Second Line: A Parade Against Violence |
Yes | |||||
Repensando a Cuba | Yes | ||||||
Inside Trump's America | Yes | Video | |||||
I Struggle Where You Vacation | Yes | ||||||
El Púgil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Documentary | |
Bashir's Dream | Yes | Yes | |||||
2018 | Dinner Party | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
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2012 | Frailty | Yes | No | No |
2015 | La Granja | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2016 | Charm City Kings | Yes | No | No |
2023 | Blue Beetle | Yes | No | No |
TV
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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2022 | Menudo: Forever Young | Yes | 4-episode miniseries |
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b González, Umberto (February 23, 2021). "'Blue Beetle': Angel Manuel Soto to Direct Film About DC Comics' Latino Superhero (Exclusive)". TheWrap.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 24, 2018). "Teyonah Parris, Jahi Winston To Star In '12 O'Clock Boys'; Angel Manuel Soto Directing Film From Sony & Overbrook". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "Angel Manuel Soto to direct 'Blue Beetle,' DC Films' first Latino superhero movie". NBC News. February 24, 2021.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (December 17, 2019). "Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics to Release 'Charm City Kings'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ Exhibitor Relations Co. [@ERCboxoffice] (March 17, 2020). "Warm summer nights. Just around the corner. Sony Classics is on the positive tip, dating THE CLIMB (July 17) and CHARM CITY KINGS (Aug 14)" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 5, 2020). "HBO Max Picks Up Sundance Winner 'Charm City Kings' From Sony Pictures Classics (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Charm City Kings". HBO Max. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Lawson, Richard (November 30, 2023). "The Best Movies of 2023". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 26, 2021). "New 'Transformers' Movie in the Works From 'Charm City Kings' Filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ White, James (March 28, 2021). "Angel Manuel Soto And Marco Ramirez Working On A New Transformers Movie". Empire.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 31, 2024). "'Just Cause' Movie in the Works from 'Blue Beetle' Director Ángel Manuel Soto, 87North". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 21, 2023). "Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, 'Blue Beetle' Helmer Ángel Manuel Soto Teaming For MGM Buddy Comedy 'The Wrecking Crew'". Deadline. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 31, 2024). "'Just Cause' Movie in the Works from 'Blue Beetle' Director Ángel Manuel Soto, 87North". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2024.