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36-413: After the success of the first Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 1960, it was decided to replace the stage with a more stable one. In 1963 the architect Hernando López began the construction of the venue, which would be a wood structure that was like an "acoustic shell" that helped the artist to project the sound to the audience and to protect the artists from the elements. In 2002 the amphitheater

72-461: A 2003 episode, "The Great Galvez", of a PBS Kids show Liberty's Kids . On 18 April 2015, Don Francisco announced his show would come to an end in September after 53 years on air; Sábado Gigante aired its final episode called "Hasta Siempre" on 19 September 2015. On 1 March 2016, Don Francisco announced his return to the television and signed a multi-year deal with Telemundo . His first show on

108-500: A Millionaire? franchise), Deal or No Deal , and Atrapa los Millones (which is based on the American format of the international Money Drop franchise). He hosted the first three seasons of Atrapa los Millones before retiring from the program in 2014; Diana Bolocco became the host for the program's fourth season in 2015, and would eventually remain with the show until its cancellation. He voiced Governor Bernardo de Galvez in

144-521: A TV show in 1962, and he named it Show Dominical ("Sunday's Show") on Canal 13 ; the program's broadcasts were subsequently moved to Saturdays, and henceforth, was renamed Sábado Gigante . In it, he adapted many of the formulas he had seen in American television to the Chilean public. The show became an instant hit that lasted over 53 years. In 1986, the show began to be produced by SIN in Miami, Florida , with

180-450: A group of 33 miners from Copiapó , Chile, is working in the San José mine when the mine collapses due to the owner's negligence in ignoring warning signs of instability. The collapse blocks the only path into the mine, leaving the miners trapped. They manage to make their way to a rescue chamber , but soon realize they are ill-prepared for a long stay. The radio is not working, the medical kit

216-415: A mildly positive review, saying that the movie "excites and entertains", but that the good rhythm of the first half becomes stalled. She praised the acting, but criticized the use of many clichés , like the heroic young character (Golborne), the "inhumane" politician (Piñera) or the brave, "badass" Latina woman (Segovia). Las Últimas Noticias stated that "while the epic of the rescue is observed thanks to

252-502: A severe storm that caused flooding in Santiago and other parts of the country and also marked the sixth-highest opening for Fox International Productions . It topped the box office there for five consecutive weekends and became the second highest-grossing Chilean film. The film grossed a total of $ 4.9 million in Chile. In Mexico it opened at No. 3 with $ 1.3 million, but ended up grossing only

288-433: A source of inspiration and hope for people around the world. The film is based on the events of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident , also known as the "Chilean mining accident". It is directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Mikko Alanne and José Rivera . Producer Mike Medavoy , who also produced Apocalypse Now , worked with the miners, their families, and those involved to put the film together. On 13 August 2014, it

324-565: A sports venue in Chile is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mario Kreutzberger Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld ( Latin American Spanish: [ˈmaɾjo ˈkɾojtsβeɾɣeɾ] ; born 28 December 1940), better known by his stage name as Don Francisco ( pronounced [doɱ fɾanˈsisko] ), is a Chilean television host, and a popular personality on the Univision network reaching Spanish-speaking viewers in

360-659: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (on 7018 Hollywood Blvd.). On 1 March 2012, Kreutzberger was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame . On 8 September 2015, the city of New York named a street in the Washington Heights district in honor of Kreutzberger, named "Don Francisco Boulevard". On 11 April 2018, the Jewish Community of Chile recognized Mario Kreutzberger as "Javer Olam" (friend of

396-514: A successful one reaches the rescue chamber. The miners attach a note to the drill bit to let the surface know they are alive. The government sends in food, clothing, and establishes television communication with the surface. A second drilling system is prepared to retrieve the miners one by one. Over the next several weeks, there is much drama and tension as the rescuers work to free the miners. Finally, after more than two months of being trapped, all 33 miners are successfully rescued. The rescue becomes

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432-408: A talent partnership with Memo Flores of Jugaremos en Familia, Sábado Gigante has helped launch the careers of many famous entertainers, such as Lili Estefan , Sissi Fleitas , and numerous others. Kreutzberger appeared as himself in the movie The 33 , about the 2010 Copiapó mining accident . Immediately after the 1973 Chilean coup d'état the military sought after Kreutzberger. They took him to

468-424: A total of $ 3 million there after three weeks in release. On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 48%, based on 155 reviews, with an average rating of 5.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, " The 33 offers an appropriately inspirational account of real-life heroism, but its stirring story and solid performances are undermined by a flawed focus and an overreliance on formula." On Metacritic ,

504-458: A very poor performance. In its opening weekend, the film was projected to gross $ 7–8 million from 2,452 theaters. The film grossed $ 1.8 million on its opening day and $ 5.8 million in its opening weekend, finishing below studio projections. In Chile, the film grossed $ 1.6 million on its opening weekend, 6 August 2015, showing on 140 screens. This is the second biggest opening for a Chilean film (5% behind Stefan v/s Kramer ), despite coinciding with

540-508: A worldwide total of $ 24.9 million, against its production budget of $ 26 million. The data is inaccurate though since Box Office Mojo e.g. for the UK and Germany only has data for the first weekend and data for France is missing completely even though the film has been released in the country. In North America, The 33 opened alongside Love the Coopers and My All American on 13 November 2015 with

576-560: Is based on the real events of the 2010 Copiapó mining disaster , in which 33 miners were trapped inside the San José Mine in Chile for 69 days. The film stars Antonio Banderas as trapped miner Mario Sepúlveda. It was released in Chile on August 6, 2015 by 20th Century Fox and in the United States on November 13, 2015 by Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment . In August 2010,

612-462: Is empty, and there is very little food. Mario Sepúlveda emerges as a leader among the miners, taking charge of rationing food and keeping the group from spiraling into violence and despair. The mine company does not attempt to rescue the miners, and their families gather outside the gates of the mine. The Chilean government intervenes and orders the use of drilling to reach the trapped miners. The first few boreholes miss their target, but eventually,

648-452: The United States. He is best known for hosting the former variety shows Sábado Gigante , Don Francisco Presenta and Don Francisco Te Invita . Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld was born in Talca, Chile on 28 December 1940, to Anna Blumenfeld Neufeld and Erick Kreutzberger, of German Jewish ancestry who fled to Chile to escape from World War II. He is of Jewish faith. Kreutzberger started

684-473: The absence of people responsible for the precarious working conditions of the miners, although praising the recreation of the mine and the catastrophe. Among the differences between the film and the real life story, Alex Vega was not the first man to be rescued, but Florencio Ávalos. Also, Vega's wife was not pregnant at the time. In the film, the Fénix capsule arrives empty at the rescue chamber, but actually there

720-483: The amphitheater, marking the first time in 28 years that the campaign will close somewhere else than the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (excluding 2014, 2020, and 2021). In 2024, Viña Del Mar will once again host Teleton as they did in 2023. 33°01′47″S 71°33′09″W  /  33.029651°S 71.552431°W  / -33.029651; -71.552431 This article about

756-451: The benefits of Social Security. In 1992, Kreutzberger was sued by one of his models for sexual harassment , but the suit was settled out of court. There are many pending cases. The 33 (film) The 33 ( Spanish : Los 33 ; " Los treinta y tres ") is a 2015 biographical disaster - survival drama film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten , Michael Thomas, and José Rivera. The film

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792-584: The cast of the film, to play the role of Andre Sougarret, the engineering genius who masterminded the miraculous rescue of the 33 trapped miners. Next day on 28 January, Bob Gunton joined the cast of the Chilean miner filming, then shooting in Colombia; he plays the role of Chilean President Sebastián Piñera . Principal photography began in December 2013 in Colombia . Before shooting began, Riggen interviewed each of

828-399: The effective recreation, the agony of the rescued remains in debt in the staging", and also noted the "young and handsome" hero stereotype. La Segunda described it as "a catastrophe film with a life message and sentimental vocation that is not willing to give up to truisms associated with the image that Hollywood has of Hispanic America". El Mercurio gave a negative review, criticizing

864-530: The film received a weighted average score of 55 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On CinemaScore , audiences gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale. Scott Tobias of Variety said, " The 33 aims for a comprehensive survey of efforts above ground and below, but winds up looking less like a sober docudrama than a ginned-up Irwin Allen disaster movie." Chilean critics had mixed reviews. Ana Josefa Silva gave

900-671: The miners and their families. After the shooting wrapped up in Nemocón , Colombia in January, crews started filming again in Copiapó , Chile on 5 February 2014, which was the actual place of the incident. On 18 February 2014, news told that more than half of the filming was done in the salt mine of Nemocón, Colombia, and rescue scenes were being filmed in Tierra Amarilla, Chile . Filming wrapped up on 20 February 2014. In October 2014, James Horner

936-525: The network titled Don Francisco Te Invita , a Sunday night talk show considered to be a spiritual successor to both Don Francisco Presenta and Sábado Gigante , debuted on 9 October 2016. The Telemundo show was canceled in late 2018 after the airing of 100 episodes. On April Fool's Day , 2003, a rumor arose that Kreutzberger had died, the rumor appearing around the New York and New Jersey area. The rumor proved false, but distressed many of his fans until it

972-457: The role. Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro plays Laurence Golborne , Minister of Mining. On 17 June 2013, it was announced that Jennifer Lopez had joined to lead the cast of the film, but later left due to scheduling conflicts with American Idol . She was replaced by Juliette Binoche . On 10 January 2014, Cote de Pablo joined the cast of the film; she plays the wife of one of the trapped miners. On 27 January 2014, Gabriel Byrne joined

1008-699: The same formula used in Chile, with the slightly different name of Sábado Gigante to KMEX-DT channel 34 Los Angeles . For the next six years, Kreutzberger developed a three-hour-long variety show , which included contests, comedy, interviews and a traveling camera section. The traveling camera, or Cámara Viajera (originally La Película Extranjera , The Foreign Movie), has taken "Don Francisco" to over 185 countries worldwide, many of them more than once. Kreutzberger in his show has interviewed many celebrities, including Roberto Durán , Cristina Saralegui , Sussan Taunton , Charytín , Bill Clinton , George W. Bush , Barack Obama , Bill Gates and many others. Through

1044-598: The show in 2021, at the end of that year's airing of the program. Kreutzberger was also the first host of the Teletón USA telethon, which was introduced in December 2012 on the Univision network; the event and charity is based on the popular Teleton (Chile) the Chilean Teleton. His show was in world's longest running TV variety show, according to Guinness World Records . Kreutzberger has received numerous awards and

1080-430: The vandalized house of Salvador Allende , where corpses of guards were still on the floor. The soldiers asked him to report on the events. Kreutzberger declined the offer, encouraging the captain who had approached him to take the role of reporter himself. Kreutzberger has also hosted Chilean versions of ¿Quién merece ser millonario? (which is based on the original British format of the international Who Wants to Be

1116-528: The world) Don Francisco has been in commercials for La Curaçao Department Stores. He was even present for the opening of La Curaçao's South Gate, California and Arizona locations. He also appears in TV spots for the Mexican telecom company Claro . In 2010, the U.S. Social Security Administration enlisted Don Francisco to appear in a series of public service announcements to reach out to American Hispanics about

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1152-536: Was announced that The 33 would be the first film to receive the Colombian Film Commission's incentive, which includes 40% for film services and 20% for film logistics services of the amount spent in the country. Antonio Banderas , who portrays "Super" Mario Sepúlveda, is the public face for the miners who sent videos to the rescuers to update them on the miners' condition. The actual Sepúlveda expressed his enthusiasm and approval towards having Banderas in

1188-618: Was attended by most of the leading cast, in addition to several of the miners, former President Sebastián Piñera and former minister Laurence Golborne. On 28 April 2015, Alcon Entertainment acquired North American and the majority of international distribution rights to The 33 , with Warner Bros. to distribute it. On the same day, Warner Bros, where Alcon has its output deal, set the film's release date for 13 November 2015. According to Box Office Mojo The 33 grossed $ 12.2 million in North America and $ 12.7 million in other territories for

1224-636: Was hired to compose the music for the film. It was the second of two scores he had completed in 2015, before his death on 22 June of that year. The 33 was released across Latin America through 20th Century Fox starting from 6 August 2015 in Chile. It debuted in Colombia on 20 August 2015, along with the rest of Central America. Brazil was the last, where the film was released on 29 October 2015. Its United States and Canada theatrical releases were handled by Warner Bros. on 13 November 2015. The premiere in Santiago

1260-404: Was renovated by replacing the wooden shell structure with a concrete structure. This structure is the one that is currently standing. With this renovation, the capacity of the amphitheater was upgraded from 15,000 to 20,000 (which is the current capacity). On July 11, 2023, the mayor of Viña del Mar and television presenter Mario Kreutzberger announced that Teletón Chile will have its finale in

1296-550: Was revealed that it was a joke and Francisco had not actually died. Kreutzberger promoted and hosted the Teletón , a TV charity show for disabled Chilean children between 1978 and 2021; there have been 22 telethons over 30 years. He is also the Hispanic spokesperson for the U.S. Muscular Dystrophy Association , in which he also appears in a pre-recorded piece on its annual telethon , to appeal to Hispanics to donate. He retired from hosting

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