Guillermo del Toro is one of the most prolific filmmakers and his name is attached to a new animated movie titled "The Book of Life." The animated comedy centers around the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), that celebrates those who have passed away. The Jorge Gutierrez directed comedy has a unique and colorful visual style. "The Book Of Life" is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, "The Book Of Life" encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.
The cast includes Latinos like Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marín, Kate del Castillo, Ana de la Reguera, Eugenio Derbez and Placido Domingo. Rounding up the cast of the animated film are Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman and Christina Applegate. Although Del Toro's credit is only as producer, he has had many animated movies under his belt like "Kung Fu Panda 2," "Puss In Boots" and "Rise of the Guardians." Gutierrez who helmed the project had previously directed "El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera." The director is also credited as a co-writer along with Disney veteran Doug Langdale whose credits include "Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright," "The Looney Tunes Show" and "The Weekenders." "The Book Of Life" hits theatres October 17 of this year. Watch the trailer down below and tell us what you think!
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated in conjunction with the Catholic holidays, All Saints' Day and Sall Souls Day, which take place on November 1 and November 2 respectively. The Day of the Dead is often confused with the Halloween celebration we have come to know in the U.S. In contrast to Halloween where fear is promoted from the dead that come back to haunt you, Día de los Muertos is a celebration of a truncated life and encourages souls to come back and visit. The celebration consists of making beautiful altars to attract the spirits of those family members and friends that have died, decorated with their favorite food and photographs of those who have parted.
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