Zorro Swashbuckling News and Updates
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Zorro and Ana Maria Verdugo
ZORRO STORY COLLECTION 3
Monday, July 1, 2024
Zorro and The Treacherous Plot performed by All Ears Theatre
Zorro and The Treacherous Plot |
On November 23, 2023, All Ears Theatre of Kalamazoo, Michigan performed their third Zorro radio drama. On this occasion, All Ears presented Zorro and The Treacherous Plot live before a studio audience. The licensed production, adapted from an original story by Daryl McCullough, kicked off the 2023-24 season for the talented radio theater group.
All Ears Theatre had previously performed Zorro and The King's Gold and Zorro and The Don's Dilemma. These shows will be featured again in upcoming seasons along with the final two episodes in the story arc.
Zorro and The Treacherous Plot ©2023 is available to listen to free of charge on SoundCloud.
https://soundcloud.com/allearstheatrekalamazoo/zorro-and-the-treacherous-plot-by-daryl-mccullough
Zorro and the Treacherous Plot written by Daryl McCullough
Adapted for All Ears and Directed by Donald Ramlow
DIEGO/ZORRO: MICHAEL RAY HELMS
ALEJANDRO: MICKEY SYKES
BERNARDO/SGT. GARCIA/LUIS: TIM ESCHELBACH ANNOUNCER/ROSALIA/MARIA: MARTIE GROAT
CAPITAN ORTIZ: WILLIAM LAWSON
LT. SANCHEZ/ROBERTO/DRIVER/LUGO: RICHARD PHILPOT REYES/SENTRY/LANCER: RICK FONTAINE
MONTEZ/RAMON: DAVID ISAACSON
Music composed by Hal Hobson-Morse Music
Performed by Linda Havens and Deb Phillips
Sound effects performed by Steve Rossio and Gary Browne
Produced by Laura Kay Henderson, Jen Hebben, and Michael Ray Helms
Zorro is owned by Zorro Productions Incorporated. Stories were written and performed under license from ZPI. All works are copyrighted and used with permission. All Rights Reserved.
Visit the All Ears Theatre website for more information on All Ears Theatre and upcoming performances in 2024.
https://www.allearstheatre.org/
ZORRO SWORDPLAY AND ROMANCE - NEW BOOK
Zorro is back with more action, more adventure, and more romance than ever. This book is packed so full it had to be called ZORRO SWORDPLAY AND ROMANCE.
If you love ZORRO. If you love action, adventure, and romance. If you love great stories. If you love to read. Then Zorro Swordplay and Romance is for you.
Zorro Swordplay and Romance includes 15 all-new stories from 15 authors. Stories are based on Walt Disney’s Zorro starring Guy Williams. New World Zorro starring Duncan Regehr and Patrice Martinez. Telemundo’s Zorro La Espada y La Rosa starring Christian Meier and Marlene Favela. The Mask of Zorro starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. And, Johnston McCulley’s original Zorro pulp stories.
Each story is wonderfully illustrated.
Artists include The Presidential award-winning Perego (front cover and story), Award-winning artist Nestor Taylor (back cover and story), Anibal Arroyo, Rob Davis, Alvaro Andre Neves, Michael Wexler, Ramon Casares, Michael Grassia, Jeff Austin, Heather Anderson, Bobby Nash.
Among the stories featured are:
4 New World Zorro stories from some of the most beloved NWZ authors who together have written nearly 300 Zorro stories in their careers.
Unhappy Lover by Tekla Cichocka
No The Picnic For Zorro by Linda Bindner
And Then There Was You by Heather Anderson
A Tax For Valentine’s Day by Katrin Micka
4 Walt Disney Zorro stories:
Between Love and Duty by multiple award-winning author John French
Reward For Zorro by veteran Disney Zorro author Patricia Crumpler
Zorro Finds His True Calling by award-winning veteran Disney Zorro author Susan Kite Change of Heart by Zorro historian, and veteran Zorro author Daryl McCullough whose credits include multiple Zorro radio dramas and books among them the Grammy and Audie nominated The Mark of Zoro.
5 Johnston McCulley pulp Zorro stories:
Whispers of The Past by accomplished author Michael Wexler
Rose of Madrid by actor, stuntman, and award-winning author, known as the urban swashbuckler Teel James Glenn
Revenge of The Sea Witch by multiple award-winning author Bobby Nash
Outfoxed By A Woman by veteran author Dr. Richard A. Olson.
The Man Who Used To Be Zorro by Dynamite, Scholastic, and DC Comics writer Eric M. Esquivel
1 Zorro La Espada Y La Rosa story:
Thorns of The Rose by Zorro historian Jan Zbicinski
1 The Mask of Zorro story:
Shadow of Rebellion by veteran Zorro author and artist Francisco Silva
Zorro, a masked rogue, gave the citizens of Spanish California the courage to resist tyranny! He fought with a flashing sword — and a dashing smile. The tyrants referred to him as a ‘bandit,’ but everyone knew Zorro only stole the hearts of admiring señoritas — and one beautiful tavern owner in particular. These new short stories, starring the famous character created by Johnston McCulley, emphasize the wily Fox's romantic side, as he charms — and slashes — his way through 15 new adventures!
On sale now!
Directly from Bold Venture Press
https://www.boldventurepress.com/zorro-swordplay-and-romance/
and Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Zorro-Swordplay.../dp/B0D64CD8N3
It is also available from Amazon in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and EU.
New ZORRO Series Starring Jean Dujardin
Oscar-winning comedian and actor Jean Dujardin (The Artist) will star in the new eight-part French Zorro series. The cast will include the well-known Italian comedian Salvatore Ficarra and French actors Audrey Dana, André Dussollier, Eric Elmosnino, and Grégory Gadebois.
The series takes place in 1821 as Don Diego de la Vega becomes mayor of Los Angeles and has to deal with the corrupt businessman Don Emmanuel.
Created by Benjamin Charbit (“Gagarine”) and Noé Debré (“Dheepan”), the series is produced by Marc Dujardin’s Le Collectif 64 and Julien Seul at Bien Sûr Productions, written by Charbit, Debré, and Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud (“Le Test”), and directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel (“Parallèles”) and Emilie Noblet (“Parlement”).
Paramount has bought the series along with rights for distribution in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Latin America. France TV distribution is handling sales for all other territories. Rumor has it the show will be available in Canada and Australia as well.
The series will air on Paramount+ later this year first, then in other areas. Tentative release is slated for September 2024.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Zorro - The New Amazon Prime Series
Coming in January, 2024 the new ZORRO Spanish language series from Amazon Studios.
The 10 episode first season of the Spanish language ZORRO reboot series produced by the Los Angeles-based Secuoya Studios and John Gertz will premiere on January 19th 2024 and stream exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video in the United States, Andorra, Mexico, Portugal, and Latin America.
Featured in the cast is Spain’s Miguel Bernardeau Guzmán as Diego/Zorro and Mexico’s Renata Notni as Lolita Marquez.
The series is directed by Javier Quintas, whose credits include episodes of Money Heist and Sky Rojo, and Miguel Angel Vivas, a director on Locked Up and Unauthorized Living and written by Carlos Portela (Hierro, Velvet Collection).
Executive Producers:
David Martínez, David Cotarelo and Angela Agudo.
CAST
Miguel Bernardeau, Renata Notni, Dalia Xiuhcoatl, Emiliano Zurita, Elia Galera, Paco Tous, Rodolfo Sancho, Cristo Fernández, Francisco Reyes, Cecilia Suárez, Luis Tosar, Ana Layevska, Estibalitz Ruiz, Fele Martinez, Andrés Almeida, Peter Vives, Joel Basqued, Chacha Huang, Mireia Mambo, Eva Camacho, Julien Lacabe.
Synopsis
Everyone expects to control California in 1834: The old colonizers, the newly installed government craving support from Mexico after serving the Spanish crown, Russian oligarchs using their Russian-American companies, the French who don’t want to relinquish their control of this rich territory and the newly formed United States of America. The victims of this struggle are always the same, the people; the native Indians, some of which serve as semi slaves in the missions and others remain free, the Mexican workers exploited and disenfranchised by the government, and the immigrants of every race and origins that came looking for opportunities. Their last hope is a millennial hero that has kept the peace in their world and has now reincarnated in the young Diego de la Vega. New times call for a new hero.
Trailer with English Subtitles.
Available only on Amazon.
The Vengeance of Zorro - Novel by Barry Creyton
The new Commandante’s arrival in Reina de los Angeles was uneventful. Then Capitán Juan Ruelas began mapping his path to political power. He began by overtaxing the people, to finance his campaign. Those who could not pay his high taxes were tortured.
Juanita, the pretty tavern server, sought help for her imprisoned father. She turned to Fray Felipe and Don Diego de la Vega — the lazy popinjay who moonlighted as the masked Zorro, scourge of outlaws and sworn enemy to tyrants. But perhaps not all Zorro’s cleverness can protect him and his loved ones when Ruelas’s oppression assumes a more personal nature.
Through the memoirs of Bernardo, Diego’s loyal manservant, unfold the degradations carried out by Capitan Ruelas, and the revenge exacted by Zorro.
Produced under license from Zorro Productions, Inc.
Available in trade paperback, hardcover and digital editions.
Sunday, March 26, 2023
New Children's Book Zorro Rides For Justice Now Available
Zorro Rides For Justice, the new illustrated children's book based on the New World television series that starred Duncan Regehr is now available from Bold Venture Press.
Don Diego de la Vega, son of a wealthy landowner, returns to Alta California to find Los Angeles' citizens being crushed by oppression. Oppression from the money-hungry Alcalde Luis Ramon; oppression from the sadistic Capitán de Soto; oppression from the inept Sergeant Mendoza. When seizing money and land no longer satisfies him, Ramon begins selling the poor citizens into slavery to fill his coffers. Then, from out of the night, a hero in black appears to clash blades with the oppressors — Señor Zorro, whose sword is a flame to right every wrong!
Available in color trade paperback or glossy, color case-laminate hardcover.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
ZORRO Rides For Justice Children's Picture Book
Don Diego de la Vega, son of a wealthy landowner, returns to Alta California to find Los Angeles citizens being crushed by oppression. Oppression from the money-hungry Alcalde Luis Ramon; oppression from the sadistic Capitán de Soto; oppression from the inept Sergeant Mendoza. When seizing money and land no longer satisfies him, Ramon begins selling the poor citizens into slavery to fill his coffers. Then, from out of the night, a hero in black appears to clash blades with the oppressors — Señor Zorro, whose sword is a flame to right every wrong!
Available 31/3/2023 from Bold Venture Press
Click here to Pre-Order Zorro Rides For Justice.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Who Is Your Favorite Zorro?
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ZORRO?
1. Guy Williams
2. Duncan Regehr
3. Christian Meier
4. Anthony Hopkins
5. Henry Darrow
6. Antonio Banderas
7. Tyrone Power
8. Frank Langella
9. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.
10. Alain Delon
11. George Hamilton
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Zorro Rides For Justice Children's Picture Book
From Out of the Night a Hero Must Rise. Zorro Rides For Justice is coming soon from Bold Venture Press. Reignite your love of the characters and series. OR. . . Introduce your little ones to Zorro for the first time with this 108-page children's picture book. Loaded with pictures, this book will make reading fun. And it will be a collectible. This the first children's book directly based on a Zorro television series in almost 50 years AND the first ever children's picture book based on New World Zorro.
Spanish Zorro Reboot
‘ZORRO’ REBOOTMediawan Rights has boarded the highly anticipated “Zorro” series reboot, produced by leading Spanish company Secuoya Studios.
‘ZORRO’ REBOOT
Mediawan Rights is set to distribute the event series internationally. The show started shooting on July 25 in Spain and will be filming until the end of the year.
Written by Carlos Portela (“Velvet Collection”), the modern reboot will mark the IP’s big television comeback almost two decades after its last live-action adaptation. John Gertz, founder of Zorro Productions and a producer on “The Mask of Zorro” and “The Legend of Zorro” movies titles, is an executive producer on the show.
Set in the 1830s in Los Angeles, the flagship series stars Miguel Bernardeau, known for his role in the Spanish hit show “Elite,” in the lead role, opposite Mexican actress Renata Notni who will play Lolita Marquez. Dalia Xiucoatl, Emiliano Zurita and Joel Bosqued complete the cast. Javier Quintas (“Money Heist,”“Sky Rojo”) is directing the series.
“We are proud to be the international distributor of this powerful and original new version of ‘Zorro,’ an iconic and timeless hero,” said Valérie Vleeschhouwer, Mediawan Rights’s managing director, adding that the series underscores the company’s “ambition to support strong and high-end productions worldwide.”
Charles Touboul, Mediawan Rights’s head of content for scripted, described the series as “an origin story around this emblematic hero that not only respects the codes of the franchise,” and said it boasts “elaborated storylines with a contemporary relevance, strong female characters, pop culture references… Not to mention spectacular scenes in each episode!”
“Throughout our creative development process for ‘Zorro,’ our intention has been to create a best-inclass story of this global superhero, a premium production meant to be enjoyed by audiences around the world,” said Sergio Pizzolante, president of Secuoya Studios Commercial & Distribution.
Pizzolante and Gertz are executive producing, along with Andy Kaplan at KC Global Media, and Jesús Torres and Glenda Pacanins at NoStatusQuo Studio.
“Zorro” will roll out on Prime Video in the U.S., Latin America and Spain.
Zorro's Exploits -The New Zorro Book from Bold Venture Press
ZORRO'S BACK!!! Zorro rides to the rescue in an all-new anthology!!!
Get it NOW!!! The follow-up to ZORRO: The Daring Escapades.
The hero of Spanish California rides again in ZORRO's EXPLOITS.
17 new adventures featuring the Curse of Capistrano!
In the early 1800s, California was still under Spanish rule. Some of the military commanders plundered and won riches at the expense of the peace-loving settlers. Against these agents of injustice, the settlers were powerless, until one man arose whose courage stirred the hearts of Californians. He alone gave them the spirit to resist tyranny. That man was Zorro!
The original masked hero clashes swords with military tyrants, werewolves, outlaw gangs, vampires, and other assorted malcontents in seventeen original stories created especially for this volume.
Editor: Audrey Parente
Introductions by: Jan Zbiciński and Bill Cotter
Stories by: Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash, James Mullaney, John L. French, Tekla Cichocka, Aaron Rosenberg, Michael Kurland, Jim Beard, Susan Kite, Scott Cranford, Patricia Crumpler, Francisco Silva, Teel James Glenn, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Don Everett Smith Jr., Patrick Thomas, and Brett Bouriseau.
Illustrations by: Sora Almasy, Steve Shipley, Michael Grassia, Rick Celano, Phil Latter, Francisco Silva, Rob Davis, Perego, and Aleena Valentine-Lopez.
For more information or to purchase, click on the link below.
Zorro's Exploits - Bold Venture Press
Wilmer Valderrama to Star in Disney's Reimagined Zorro Series
Disney has officially announced that Wilmer Valderrama, star of "That 70s Show" and "NCIS" will star in a new reimagined Zorro series. Valderrama will play the dual role of Diego de la Vega and Zorro in this telenovela style Zorro. He will act as an executive producer along with Gary Marsh, the creative chief at Disney Branded Television, and John Gertz, President of Zorro Productions, Inc.
Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, explains Disney's concept for the series: "We're reimagining this Disney classic as a compelling period piece, set in the Pueblo de Los Angeles, but told in a very modern telenovela style-- with richly drawn contemporary characters and relationships set against action, drama, suspense and humor of the original iconic Zorro."
The series is currently in "Pre-Production." No other names are attached to this series at this time. No date for filming or release has been given.
Guy Williams starred as Zorro in the original Disney series from 1957-60. He was and still is beloved by millions of fans worldwide. Williams is considered to be, by many, the greatest Zorro of all time.
Can Disney capture the greatness of the series that Disney made in the 1950s? Can Valderrama be even a shadow of the great Guy Williams' Zorro? IF, and that is a huge IF... IF, they can repeat the magic of that series with its outstanding storytelling, amazing characters, superb swashbuckling choreography, and incredible acting they will have a hit that will make Zorro one of the most entertaining and watched characters on television once again.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
New Children's Book - The Promise of Zorro
Coming August 1, 2021 - the first Zorro children's book to be released in decades. Author Heather Anderson is a gifted storyteller. Her wonderfully written and fully illustrated children's story is sure to be an instant classic, kids will love.
A magnificent new children's book authorized by Zorro Productions Incorporated: THE PROMISE OF ZORRO, written and illustrated by Heather Anderson, from Bold Venture Press. Cover by Francisco Silva. (Spanish version to follow)
https://www.boldventurepress.com/the-promise-of-zorro/
Bullying creates, in some people, a desire to crush it. Often a champion arises - sometimes an imaginary one - whether it be a group of avengers or one superhero. In the pueblo of Los Angeles, California, nearly 200 years ago, a bad behavior had crept in - bullying began.
Then - out of the mystery of the unknown - appeared a boy who promised himself when he grew up, he would always fight the bullies with clever ways and not be a bully himself. He grew up to fight all injustice. He inspired the people to rise up to resist cruelty.
That man became the first masked superhero... Zorro!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Zorro and The Irish Colonel - New Zorro Book
HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT... SWORD... MASK!
COMING SOON from Bold Venture Press by Eugene Craig... ZORRO AND THE IRISH COLONEL (cover by Francisco Silva), based on the masked pulp fiction hero created by Johnston McCulley... In the pueblo of Los Angeles, California, a dread malady crept in.... the disease of oppression... but there appeared a masked rider who became a hero to the oppressed, who - cunning as a fox - in the language of the Latinos, was called El Zorro. But this story doesn't actually begin with Zorro. The story begins with the passengers on a coach from San Pedro, heading for Los Angles. Among those on the coach is a young boy and his mother, and a seemingly amicable Irish Colonel. However, concealed behind the affable appearance is a man with a sordid history who carries a dark secret. In Los Angeles, he intends to avenge the death of men slaughtered in his regiment. Would he carry his retribution into the ranks of the innocent? Sign up for the newsletter at www.boldventurepress.com and watch for the upcoming release of this Disney-style Zorro adventure.
Henry Darrow Dead at 87
Henry's life was chronicled in the book Henry Darrow Lightning in the Bottle authored by Henry and his friend Jan Pippins. The book gives an intimate look at the life and career of the trailblazer Latino actor.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Duncan Regehr ONLINE Q&A November 27, 2020
Full Empire Promotions will be hosting a live online Q&A with Duncan Regehr on November 27, 2020. Follow the links below to take part in the Q&A session.
LET IT BEGIN!
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Digital Fan Event with The Monster Squad, Zorro, V the series, and Star Trek star DUNCAN REGEHR on November 27th!
4pm ET - Duncan will be doing a virtual Q&A that will stream LIVE to the Full Empire Promotions Facebook & YouTube accounts!
Feel free to watch along and ask Duncan some questions!
5pm ET - Directly after the Q&A, you can join Duncan on ZOOM for a 1 on 1 video meet and greet! You can have 5 minutes to chat with Duncan about anything, and we will even email you a recording of your meeting! You will need to download the ZOOM app for this. The app is free and very easy to use from anywhere in the world!
Autographs are available for pre-order! You can mail in your own item to be signed, or select one of the photos we have to offer!
Video Greetings are also available! These are 30-40 second shoutout videos from Duncan that are recorded just for you! (Happy Birthday, Get Well, or just general fan message!)
All sales end at 5pm ET on November 27th! Don't miss out!
For all info, please visit http://fullempirepromotions.com/
Friday, November 13, 2020
ACTION! ADVENTURE! And ROMANCE! ZORRO!
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced most people around the globe to alter their routines and even their lifestyles. After months of being stuck at home due to lockdowns and restrictions, you may be experiencing boredom. Perhaps you're running out of things to do. If you need to leave the house and escape to a world of action, adventure, and romance then step back in time to the era of Spanish California. Return to the days when tyrants ruled with fear when oppression, injustice, and tyranny were the order of the day. Discover the one man who had the courage of a lion but had to use the cunning of a fox to fight the government's corruption and cruelty. Ride with the greatest hero of them all... ZORRO!
Guy Williams starred as Zorro in Walt Disney's Zorro television series which ran in the late 1950s for 82 episodes.
Out of the night... When the full moon is bright.. Comes a horseman known as Zorro.
This bold renegade... Carves a "Z" with his blade... A "Z" that stands for Zorro
Walt Disney's Zorro starring Guy Williams. Zorro duels the evil Capitan Monastario.
When daggers are pointed at innocent hearts and muskets are ready to fire
Thursday, November 12, 2020
ZORRO The Original Action Adventure Hero
Before there was Indiana Jones. Before there was James Bond. Before The Lone Ranger. Before Batman, Superman, Spiderman, or Ironman. Before Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader met in a galaxy far, far away. Before James T. Kirk stepped aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. There was ZORRO.
Zorro is the original action-adventure hero. A handsome caballero consumed by art, poetry, and science by day and a sword-wielding, whip cracking, hero by night. Dressed all in black Zorro fights the tyranny, injustice, and oppression of wealthy landowners and corrupt government officials of Spanish California. He races up and down El Camino Real (The King's Highway) on his coal-black horse at breakneck speed to come to the aid of those in need or to outrun the soldiers who chase after him. While his enemies dream of ending his exploits by running him through with their blade or hanging him with a rope, his dashing and daring escapades ignite romance and passion in the hearts of the beautiful senoritas. Like the treacherous men who pursue him, they too dream of unmasking this fearless rogue. Only, they desire his affections and not his life.
In recent years, Zorro has returned in all-new stories, both in print and in audio. Read or listen as Zorro outwits vile, scheming men. duels the most skilled swordsmen and romances the most beautiful ladies in all California.
Bold Venture Press Zorro Books
From Bold Venture Press. The complete Johnston McCulley Zorro story collection, available in six volumes.
https://www.boldventurepress.com/zorro/
From Bold Venture Press: Zorro and the Little Devil by multi-award-winning author Peter David. A limited number of signed copies are available.
https://www.boldventurepress.com/zorro-and-the-little-devil/
From Bold Venture Press: Zorro The Daring Escapades. Featuring stories from authors John L. French, Richard A. Lupoff, Joseph A. Lovece, Robert Scott Cranford, Will Murray, William Patrick Maynard, Bret Bouriseau, Francisco Silva, and Zorro fan favorites Pamela Elbert Poland, Diana Barkley, Susan Kite, Mari K. Ross, Linda Bindner, Eugene Craig, and Daryl McCullough.
A limited number of copies signed by either Daniel Horne or William Maynard are available.
https://www.boldventurepress.com/zorro-the-daring-escapades/
From Blackstone Publishing: The Mark of Zorro. A full-cast audio drama with music and sound effects featuring the voice talents of Val Kilmer (Top Gun, Tombstone, Batman), Ruth Livier (Ylse, Resurrection Blvd), Meshach Taylor (Designing Women), Armin Shimerman (Star Trek DS9), Elizabeth Pena (La Bamba, Rush Hour) and an incredible cast.
The Mark of Zorro
Zorro and The Pirate Raiders