Beginning September 16th, Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a line up that includes exclusive short films created by member of The National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Rodriguez’s Mexico Trilogy, new episodes of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and encore presentations of El Rey Network Presents: The director’s Chair.
Check out the details – and El Rey Network’s teaser – following the jump.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LTTBGa__no
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH ROBERT RODRIGUEZ’S EL REY NETWORK
MONTH LONG PROGRAMMING LINE-UP TO SPOTLIGHT EXCLUSIVE SHORT FILMS CREATED BY MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS, ICONIC FILM FAVORITES INCLUDING RODRIGUEZ’S‘MEXICO TRILOGY’; NEW EPISODES OF ‘FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES’ PLUS ENCORE PRESENTATIONS OF ORIGINAL SERIES, ‘EL REY NETWORK PRESENTS: THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR’
Watch El Rey’s Hispanic Heritage spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LTTBGa__no
AUSTIN, TX – September 15, 2015 – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with programming guaranteed to inspire pride all-month long when El Rey Network presents content celebrating the Latin Community’s achievements both in front and behind the camera. Beginning September 16th, El Rey Network will air a selection of short films created by Latino independent filmmakers as part of NALIP’s (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) LATINO LENS Filmmaker Showcase , iconic films from Hispanic directors including Luis Valdez’s La Bamba and network founder Robert Rodriguez’s The Mexico Trilogy (El Mariachi, Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) featuring stars such as Elizabeth Pe?a, Eiza Morales, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Eva Mendez, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin and more, as well as encore presentations of ‘El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair’ featuring exclusive sit-downs with Robert Rodriguez and Latino pioneers in the film industry Luis Valdez (La Bamba, Zoot Suit) and Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, The Strain,) and all new episodes of the network original series ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series’ featuring returning cast members, Jesse Garcia, Eiza González, Wilmer Valderrama, Danny Trejo and Esai Morales.
Short films created by members of NALIP airing throughout the month:
“Darkness of Night”
Written and Directed by Vincent Cortez
Description: A creative, young boy must face the monsters of a hostile home in order to save the lives of his loved ones.
“Sin City: Zorro Girl in Dead Man’s Alley”
Written and Directed by Teresa Jolie. Produced by Patricia Vonne and Janell Vela Smith. Stunt Coordination by Janell Vela Smith.
Description: Spin-off story of Dallas, aka “Zorro Girl,” starring Patricia Vonne of the film “Sin City.”
“Mateo”
Written and Directed by Nancy C. Mejia
Description: Story about a young man training for the fight of his life – against his abusive father.
“Lost Weekend”
Written and Directed by Adam Valencia
Description: Martin convinces his best friend Jake to steal a car, so that he can pick up a girl.
“It’s Not Porn…”
Directed by Alberto Belli
Description: Various actors book their first major role in L.A.
Primetime Scheduling Highlights:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
“From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” at 9:00 PM/ET
The Best Little Horror House in Texas
Written by Matt Morgan & Ian Sobel; Directed by Joe Menendez
Kate hunts down Scott in Bethel before he can exact revenge. In Houston, Richie and Santanico find themselves deep in the flesh trade, while Seth tries to get back in Uncle Eddie’s good graces.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
“El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair” – featuring Luiz Valdez at 9:30 PM/ET
El Rey Network Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez sits down with award-winning film and theater director, university professor, author, activist, and political organizer Luis Valdez (La Bamba, Zoot Suit). Join Valdez and Rodriguez as they discuss Valdez’s incredible career in this revealing hour-long special filmed at the historic Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles.
“La Bamba” at 10:30 PM/ET
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Elizabeth Pe?a.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
“From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” at 9:00 PM/ET
Bondage
Written by Luisa Leschin and Directed by Joe Menendez
Richie and Seth call a truce and work together to find Malvado’s headquarters. Carlos, unhinged from the Labyrinth, abducts Santanico and claims her for himself. And Kate enlists Freddie’s help as she attempts to save her brother.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
“El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair” – featuring Guillermo del Toro at 10:00 PM/ET
El Rey Network Founder and Chairman, Robert Rodriguez sits down with longtime friend and Oscar nominated director Guillermo del Toro to discuss his journey from artist to director/producer. From groundbreaking Pan’s Labyrinth to Hellboy to Pacific Rim to his upcoming series, The Strain, Del Toro reveals the madness behind his monsters.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
“From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” at 9:00 PM/ET
Bizarre Tales
Written and Directed by Carlos Coto
Following the trail of the mass grave, Freddie and Kate uncover epic secrets and confront Oculto, a reclusive and dangerous Lord. Seth and Richie take the girls on a double date, and Carlos lets go of the past.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
“From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” at 9:00 PM/ET
Bring Me the Head of Santanico Pandemonium
Written by Diego Gutierrez and Directed by Dwight Little
With Uncle Eddie’s help, Richie and Seth hatch a plan to complete Santanico’s revenge and walk away with the score of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Freddie and Kate find themselves facing an unexpected foe after Malvado’s attack.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ’S MEXICO TRILOGY
“El Mariachi” at 12:00 PM and 6:15 PM
A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him. Starring Carlos Gallardo and Consuelo Gómez
“Desperado” at 1:45 PM and 8:00 PM/ET
A gunslinger is embroiled in a war with a local drug runner. Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayak.
“Once Upon a Time in Mexico” at 4:00 PM and 10:15 PM/ET
Hitman “El Mariachi” becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general. Starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayak
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
“From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” at 9:00 PM/ET
The Last Temptation of Richard Gecko
Written by Alvaro Rodriguez & Marcel Rodriguez / Directed by Eduardo Sanchez
As the pieces of the big job fall into place, the uneasy trust between brothers and partners crumbles in the light of the betrayals and new loyalties.
About El Rey Network
El Rey Network is a 24-hour English language network founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his artistic collective, the network unites “the new mainstream” through badass content that awakens the renegade in everyone. El Rey’s action-packed slate is anchored by signature series including the original drama, “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” which returns for a second season in summer 2015, the one-on-one interview program, “El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair” and “Lucha Underground,” a freestyle wrestling series from Mark Burnett. El Rey Network’s lineup also showcases a wide range of iconic feature films and TV series including genre, cult classics, action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
To find El Rey Network in your area please check out the channel finder at http://bit.ly/ElReyChannelfinder