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The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) turns 80 this Friday. Its president, Daniel Hidalgo, pointed out that the organization arrives strengthened in the number of members, but immersed in a transformation marked by streaming platforms and artificial intelligence.

A journey of eight decades

Founded on July 3, 1946 by Alejandro Galindo, Gabriel Figueroa and Fernando Soler, the AMACC was born when national production exceeded 80 films annually. To reward the most outstanding, the Ariel was created, inspired by the work of the Uruguayan José Enrique Rodó. The first installment was in 1947 and the feature film La barraca was the winner.

The story was not linear. The lack of resources forced the statuette to be suspended between 1958 and 1972. At the end of the 90s, filmmaker Jorge Fons led a refoundation that restored credibility to the institution. The AMACC became a pillar to avoid the closure of the Churubusco Studios and the Cinematographic Training Center during Vicente Fox’s six-year term.

Adaptation and new horizons

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the Ariel ceremony to a virtual format. After budget cuts in 2023, the Academy decentralized the event and moved it to Jalisco, with headquarters in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. The response was positive.

For 2026, the nominations will be announced next Wednesday. It will be framed with the drawing of a commemorative ticket from the National Lottery for the 80 years of the AMACC.

Academia faces a present where streaming and artificial intelligence redefine the industry. Its ability to adapt will be key for the future of Mexican cinema.

Incidents at Fan Fest trigger legal warning

The Fundidora Park Administration reported that those who enter without authorization could be placed at the disposal of the authorities for trespassing on private property. The measure comes after the disturbances recorded during the broadcast of the match between Mexico and Ecuador.

On Tuesday night, the Fan Fest area reached capacity an hour and a half before kickoff. Given the saturation, elements of the National Guard and Civil Force closed access to the park.

Reactions and use of irritant gas

Hundreds of fans who were left out showed their dissatisfaction. Some tried to force open the gates; Others jumped over the metal fences of Parque Fundidora and Paseo Santa Lucía to try to enter.

To contain the situation, the security forces used irritating gas. There were moments of tension and confrontations between police and assistants. Videos spread on networks show pushing and people running in the surroundings.

The Park Administration reiterated that access should only be through authorized entrances and respecting the capacity. Any irregular entry may lead to legal consequences.

A Mexican classic in football times

It appears everywhere: around stadiums, at celebrations, having a beer in bars. The anonymous masked wrestler has become one of the emblematic images of the World Cup in Mexico. Mexican wrestling found a new showcase in the soccer arena.

Travelers from all over the world have surrendered to this sport that, along with football, leads national passions. Inside the arenas, they forget about the World Cup fever for a few hours to live a unique night.

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As Spain took on Uruguay in Guadalajara, tens of thousands of fans tuned in to another spectacle: Místico and Máscara Dorada against The Bestia Mortos and Sammy Guevara in the iconic Arena México, known as the cathedral of wrestling.

“It was just fantastic, we really enjoyed it,” said Andy Winston, a native of Manchester, who has visited the three World Cup venues with his family. “You can’t come to Mexico and not come to wrestling. It’s a great tradition, a classic.”

In the stands, fans supported their favorites wearing jerseys from teams such as England, Japan, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

“It was a wonderful night, much better than I imagined,” said Brazilian Henrique Nunes dos Santos. “You connect in a way that seems like it’s all real… there’s a gigantic energy.”

The identity of a country

The origins of Mexican wrestling date back to the beginning of the 20th century. His style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics. It was declared cultural heritage of Mexico City in 2018.

“Wrestling is in our roots. For almost 93 years of history it has been part of us Mexicans and it has also become a letter of introduction,” explained Julio César Rivera, spokesperson for the World Wrestling Council (CMLL).

The show combines sport, theater and tradition. The vibrant and colorful masks represent superheroes, animals or symbolic figures. Each one is designed to convey a unique visual language.

“Wrestling is my life,” said Star Black, a 30-year-old wrestler. “I began to fall in love with the masks, the capes, the flights, the sets and one day I made the decision to train.”

High prices at other tournament venues made Mexico a popular destination for tourists, according to José Ángel Garfias Frías, a UNAM wrestling expert. “The arenas are much more crowded and we see many tourists wearing t-shirts of their teams,” he said.

Although FIFA banned the use of masks in stadiums for safety, many fans wore them outside. “Wrestling is Mexico. It is part of our identity and it is as popular as soccer,” said Claudio Díaz, one of the masked men at the celebrations.

For some, wrestling best represents the country. “I feel that soccer does not represent us Mexicans so much; wrestling represents us more,” said the Legendary Dragon wrestler. “Here comes from all types of social classes: from the grandmother to the businessman.”