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'''El Rey''' is an |
'''El Rey''' is an [[English language]] American [[cable television]] network targeting Latino audiences launched by [[Robert Rodriguez]] in 2013 in a deal with [[Comcast]]. |
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| Country | United States |
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| Headquarters | CA |
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| Language(s) | English |
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| Owner | Comcast |
El Rey is an English language American cable television network targeting Latino audiences launched by Robert Rodriguez in 2013 in a deal with Comcast.
History
As part of its arrangement to acquire a minority interest in NBCUniversal, Comcast Corporation committed to carry several minority-owned channels.[1] The arrangement followed pressure led by Maxine Waters in congressional hearings.[2] In April 2011, Comcast solicited proposals for minority owned networks.[3] In February 2012, Comcast announced distribution arrangements for four networks, including El Rey.[4] The four announced networks and six forthcoming stations are being chosen from among in excess of 100 proposals to begin airing by 2020.[5]
Business plan
Rodriguez has partnered with FactoryMade Ventures executives John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa. The network plans to target Latino audiences with an English-language general entertainment network. The network plans to distribute reality, scripted and animated series, movies, documentaries, news, music, comedy and sports programming by December 2013.[4] Comcast has stated that the network "...will prominently feature Hispanic producers, celebrities and public figures..."[6] The network will target second- and third-generation Latinos who are often bilingual but speak English as their primary language.[7] The network hopes to succeed at a higher level than prior attempts to service the same demographic because of the commitment from Comcast.[7]
Broadcast
The network is to air on the digital basic service in some of Comcasts' systems.[5] Comcast has announced that the network is expected to debut by January 2014.[6] In August 2012, the network announced that its CEO is Antoinette Alfonso Zel.[8] As of 14 May 2013, the network planned to launch in December 15, 2013, following an investment from Univision.[9][10] Time Warner Cable will be among the first cable companies to offer El Rey Network.[11]
Original Productions
In November 2013, it was announced that the production of 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series' had already begun. [12]
External links
Notes
- ^ Stelter, Brian (2012-02-20). "Hip Hop Mogul to Unveil Plan for Music Cable Channel". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ Braxton, Greg and Meg James (2012-02-21). "Laker legend to launch a TV network:Magic Johnson's channel, Aspire, will be carried by Comcast and focus on blacks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ Jensen, David (2011-04-04). "Comcast Begins Effort to Launch 10 Independent Networks". Comcast. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ a b Guthrie, Marisa (2012-02-21). "Comcast to Launch Networks Backed by Sean Combs, Magic Johnson and Robert Rodriguez". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ a b "Comcast to start new minority-owned cable channels". Sports Illustrated. 2012-02-21. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ a b Molloy, Tim. "Comcast Announces New Networks With Magic Johnson, Sean Combs, Robert Rodriguez". Reuters. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ a b Gratereaux, Alexandra (2012-02-21). "Robert Rodriguez Wants You for New Network Channel". Fox News. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ "El Rey Network Announces Antoinette Alfonso Zel As CEO". PR Newswire. 2012-08-06. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Univision Communications and El Rey Network Announce Strategic Partnership, Unveil Upcoming Scripted Series". Univision. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Univision pairs with Rodriguez on El Rey network". Associated Press. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Univision, Time Warner Cable strike new distribution deal". Los Angeles Times. 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ^ T2's Robert Patrick & More Join 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series', by Craig Hunter
