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Masked Republic’s
core businesses are centered in 12 key areas:
Talent Representation
Live Entertainment
Televised Entertainment
Home Entertainment
Digital Media
Apparel
Licensed Products
Publishing
Music
Sales & Sponsorships
Costume/Gear Design
Wholesale Distribution
For
years now, when US based wrestling promotions have wanted the world famous
luchadors of Mexico to appear on their events, Masked Republic founder
Ruben Zamora was the one who received the phone call. It was from the
representation of the biggest names in lucha libre, including Blue Demon,
Jr., LA Park, Rey Misterio,Sr., Vampiro, and Juventud Guerrera, that all
of Masked Republic’s current businesses have been born.
In
addition to wrestling, the mega stars represented by Masked Republic are
available for a variety of appearances
• Corporate & Private Appearances
• College Campus Engagements
• Fairs & Special Events
• International Engagements
• Autograph Signings
For more information on any of the above, please contact specialevents@maskedrepublic.com
They
are also available for
• Advertisements
• Theatrical/TV
• Endorsements
For more information on any of the above, please contact casting@maskedrepublic.com
After over half a decade of providing top name talent for both lucha and
traditional pro wrestling shows in the United States, the founders of
Masked Republic now present their own events throughout the country. From
one-off special events to national tours, the value for both promoters
and fans is unrivaled when Masked Republic is creating and producing the
live event.
For more information, please contact events@maskedrepublic.com
Viva La Lucha will debut in
syndication in the US (distributed by Trifecta Entertainment, syndicators
of American Idol Rewind, Cold Case Files, The Hills, UFC and more) in
Fall 2010.
Masked Republic also
represents the international television rights of many of Mexico’s
top independent wrestling promotions.
Pay-Per-View specials in the United States have included Before They Were
Stars: Rey Misterio, Jr., The Best of Deathmatch Wrestling: Mexican Hardcore,
and Revolucha: Dia De Los Muertos.
Masked Republic has brokered a number of deals for clients which have
lead to distribution in every major retail outlet in the United States
and Canada including WalMart, Best Buy, and FYE. Direct relationships
with the mega stars of Mexico and the country’s top promotions give
Masked Republic unparalleled access to the biggest libraries and best
footage in the world of lucha.
Now expanding worldwide, Masked Republic’s first title in the U.K.
was released in June 2009.
Partnering with SuperLuchas.net, one of the most visited wrestling related
sites in the world, Masked Republic, it’s properties and projects,
receive unparalleled coverage and support.
Masked Republic also has a number of web based properties in development
including video portal Lucha.tv, video-on-demand platform LuchaVOD.com,
social networking site TodoLucha.net, and the bilingual mega-stores LuchaShop.com
& CompraLucha.com.
Masked Republic’s unique and exclusive content is distributed worldwide
in part by A3 Media Network, one of the preeminent digital distribution
networks for media companies, content producers, agencies, carriers, and
content distributors. A3 provides an extensive range of entertainment,
application, and personalization products across the burgeoning spectrum
of multi-screen demand - including mobile, digital device manufacturers,
out-of-home networks, IPTV, and digital TV. A3’s other clients include
Sony Music, Marc Ecko, Ghost House Pictures, NBA, and Paul Frank.
Additionally, Masked Republic maintains awareness and interaction with
our fans and consumers via Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook presences.
Masked Republic has signed an exclusive worldwide apparel licensing deal
with Cinderblock Mftg, whose other clients include AFI, Def Jam, Goo Goo
Dolls, Greatful Dead Productions, Green Day, Jay-Z, The Jim Henson Company,
Pixar, Tim McGraw, REM, Radiohead, Sega of America, Inc., The Vans Warped
Tour, and Weezer. The first Masked Republic apparel items will include
adult and youth t-shirts, soccer style jerseys, and baby onesies. Series
one will feature lucha mega stars LA Park, Rey Misterio, Sr., Hijo Del
Rey Misterio, Vampiro, Juventud Guerrera, and NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion
Blue Demon, Jr. and will debut at major retailers and specialty shops
throughout North America in early 2010.
2010 will bring the first Masked Republic licensed products to retail.
From toys to trading cards and from backpacks to bowling balls, the likenesses
of the mega stars of lucha libre will be everywhere.
Masked Republic has also signed on to provide over a dozen of it’s
talents for an upcoming lucha libre inspired video game currently in development.
Licensees seeking lucha stars for their product lines can contact licensing@maskedrepublic.com.
Masked Republic is proud to represent the expansion efforts of Mexico’s
#1 lucha magazine, SuperLuchas, into the United States. Selling nearly
a quarter million copies monthly throughout Mexico, SuperLuchas covers
not only lucha in Mexico, but pro wrestling around the world, including
WWE, TNA, ROH and the NWA in the United States, the biggest promotions
in Japan, as well as boxing and MMA. Now available by subscription in
the US, Masked Republic will be spearheading the publications distribution
expansion into newsstands and retail shops throughout 2010.
Masked Republic also
has a number of books in currently being penned including biographies
of some of the biggest names in lucha history; children’s coloring
and activity books; comic books, and a coffee-table style photo book featuring
the masks and costumes of Masked Republic.
Music has always been a major part of lucha libre and lucha has often
inspired music. Headed by Pat Hoed, live vocalist and studio bassist for
legendary Spanish “extreme metal” band Brujeria and former
LA radio DJ from 1983-1990, Masked Republic’s music division will
work directly with some of the Latin recording community’s biggest
acts to create and license theme songs for wrestlers and release compilation
CDs of theme songs and music “inspired” by the world of lucha
libre.
Bands who would like to submit their music for consideration can contact
music@maskedrepublic.com
Simply put, there is no other advertising opportunity like Masked Republic.
From live events to home entertainment and from digital media to apparel,
Masked Republic provides campaigns with more touch points than any other
Hispanic targeted opportunity in the United States! Designed to be fully
integrated and cross platform, advertisers can reach their target audience
easier and more effectively than ever before.
To take advantage of the Masked Republic sponsorship synergy, contact
Masked Republic President of Sales Greg Diaz at gdiaz@maskedrepublic.com.
Remaining true to Masked Republic’s original mission, today, the
company still hand makes high-quality professional wrestling gear and
costumes. From tights to trunks, singlets to shorts, capes, robes, kickpads,
and of course, masks, the talented team of designers and seamstresses
at Masked Republic are unparalleled. With clients including Konnan, Sean
“X-Pac” Waltman, Nicho El Millionario (Psicosis), Misterioso,
Extreme Tiger, Mortiz, Adam Pearce, TJ Perkins, Delirious, and Masked
Republic’s quality handwork can be seen by millions every week around
the world on broadcasts of AAA, CMLL, and the NWA along with Chikara,
Revolucha, and Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Wrestlers looking to have their ring gear designed by the Masked Republic
professionals or theatrical productions in need of authentic costumes
can contact here.
Independent stores and wrestling promoters across the globe can stock
their shelves or merchandise stands with official Masked Republic licensed
masks (kids, adult, and pro-grade masks), apparel, DVDs, and merchandise
featuring THE ONLY OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCTS OUTSIDE OF MEXICO for
mega stars including Blue Demon, Jr., Rey Misterio, Sr., Hijo Del Rey
Misterio, LA Park, Vampiro, Juventud Guerrera, Cassandro, Rayo De Jalisco,
Solar, Super Astro, Villano III, Volador, Misterioso, Super Parka, and
many more mega stars.Wholesale inquiries can be directed at wholesale@maskedrepublic.com
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