MANGUS Debuts on DVD and VOD from Wolfe Video, 12/6
By: BWW
News Desk Dec. 06, 2011
In the spirit of Sordid Lives, the critically-acclaimed, international festival hit Mangus! debuts on DVD and VOD December 6th from Wolfe Video. Written and directed by Ash Christian (Fat Girls), Mangus! stars Ryan Nelson Boggus (Baghdad Texas), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie, TV's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"), Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse, Hostel Part II) and features cameo appearances by cult filmmaker John Waters (Pink Flamingoes, Hairspray) and Emmy Award® winner Leslie Jordan (Sordid Lives, The Help, TV's "Will & Grace"). When Mangus Spedgwick (Boggus) loses the role of Jesus in his high school production of "Jesus Christ Spectacular," he fights with all he's got to get the part back and carry on the family tradition. Bonus features include a behind-the-scenes featurette and commentary by Ash Christian.
A super fun, dark trailer-trash comedy from Ash Christian (Fat Girls), Mangus! revolves around high school senior Mangus Spedgewick (Ryan Boggus) who hopes to fulfill his family's tradition of playing Jesus in the local annual production of "Jesus Christ Spectacular." This fresh cult hit co-stars Jennifer Coolidge, John Waters, Leslie Jordan, Heather Matarazzo and Deborah Theaker.
THE FILM STARS NOTABLE TALENT, including the very funny and loveable Jennifer Coolidge, best known as Stifler's mom in American Pie and her funny turns in films like Legally Blonde and Best in Show.
Veteran actress Heather Matarazzo is playing a character named Jessica Simpson, reports the New York Post - but isn't playing the singer in the film. Ms. Matarazzo was last seen in Hostel 2 but is best known for her role of Dawn Weiner in Welcome to the Dollhouse for which she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. She is also frequently recognized from her roles in The Princess Diaries franchise, in which she co-stars with Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, as well as the hit "Saved!"
Crowd favorite Leslie Jordan (best known for his Emmy Award winning role on "Will and Grace") is playing Bruce Jackson - the local theater teacher.
Cult Filmmaker John Waters (best known for Hairspray, Pink Flamingos) has a special cameo!
DEBORAH THEAKER (Waiting for Guffman) joined the cast as Raquel - Mangus's stepmother.
Newcomer Ryan Nelson BOGGUS
(Baghdad Texas) plays the amazing optimist Mangus.
Mangus! DVD Specifications - Release Date: December 6, 2011
DVD SRP: $24.95
DVD Catalog/Part#: WOL4907D
DVD UPC: 754703763662
DVD ISBN: 978-1-935423-43-0
Genre: Comedy, Gay
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 Minutes. Color
Studio: Wolfe Video
Territory: USA Only
Region Code: 1
DVD Language: English
DVD Video Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
DVD Audio Format: Dolby 5.1 Surround, Optional 2.0
• Behind the Scenes Featurette
• Director Commentary
• Trailer
• More from Wolfe
• Closed Captioned
ABOUT WOLFE VIDEO
Serving audiences since 1985, Wolfe is the largest exclusive distributor of gay and lesbian films. Current major Wolfe releases include the acclaimed gay drama, UNDERTOW (Peru's submission for the 2010 Academy Awards) and the hard-hitting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" drama, A MARINE STORY. Wolfe is also well known for releasing classics such as DESERT HEARTS, BIG EDEN and WERE THE WORLD MINE. Find more info online at http://www.wolfevideo.com.
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