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El Rey Network |
El Rey Network currently airs [[Action fiction|action genre]] films and lifestyle programming. Annual programming include a marathon of [[Toho]]-produced ''[[Godzilla]]'' films during the [[Christmas]] & [[Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]] weekends and the [[Thanksgiving]] ''Way of the Turkey'' marathon of [[Chinese martial arts|kung fu]] films. |
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===Current programming=== |
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Revision as of 00:10, 27 November 2020
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Country | United States |
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Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format |
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Ownership | |
Owner | Robert Rodriguez FactoryMade Ventures |
History | |
Launched | December 15, 2013 |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
VidGo | Internet Protocol television |
El Rey Network (Spanish for The King) is an American television network founded by Robert Rodriguez that launched on December 15, 2013 and is owned in a joint venture with FactoryMade Ventures.
As of March 2015, approximately 40 million households receive El Rey Network.[1][2]
History
El Rey Network was one of two ethnic outlets created as part of an agreement between Comcast, NBC Universal, and the FCC as a condition for the merger between the former two broadcasters (the other network being Revolt).[1]
The network's headquarters was in Austin, Texas, and launched as part of the digital basic service on some of Comcast's systems.[3][4] Comcast announced that the network was expected to debut by January 2014.[5] In August 2012, the network announced that its CEO was Antoinette Alfonso Zel.[6] In May 2013, Univision announced that it was investing in El Rey.[7][8]
In November 2013, it was announced that the production of From Dusk till Dawn: The Series had begun.[9] Upon launch in the week of December 15, 2013,[10] El Rey was also offered by cable companies Time Warner Cable,[11][12] with Bright House Networks offering soon later in January 2014,[13] and Cox Communications by February 2014.[10]
The first satellite service to host El Rey was DirecTV in January 2014,[14]
That year, Lucha libre program Lucha Underground, featuring wrestlers from Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (AAA) and produced by Mark Burnett, premiered on October 29, 2014.[15][16] The show would go on to become the network's flagship series and both it, and the corresponding promotion, received positive reception.[17][18]
Dish Network would begin carrying El Rey in January 2015.[19] The following month, El Rey was made available through cable company Suddenlink Communications in select markets.[20] In July 2016, it was added to the Verizon Fios lineup. However, it was removed, along with all other Univision networks, in October 2017 due to carriage disputes.[citation needed]
On November 6, 2020, Univision announced it had sold its stake in El Rey. [21]
Programming
El Rey Network currently airs action genre films and lifestyle programming. Annual programming include a marathon of Toho-produced Godzilla films during the Christmas & Independence Day weekends and the Thanksgiving Way of the Turkey marathon of kung fu films.
Current programming
As of November 2020[22]
- The Director's Chair with Robert Rodriguez (2014–present)[23]
- Man at Arms: Art of War (2017–present)[24][25]
- Baja Desert Championship (2017–present)[26]
- The Chuey Martinez Show (2019–present)[27]
- United Tacos of America (2019–present)
- El Rey Nation (2019–present)[27]
- ¡MARIA! with Maria Cardona (2020–present)
- Vampiro: Unleashed (2020–present)
- Correctamundo! (2020–present)
Former programming
Former original programming

- Lucha Underground (2014–2018)
- Bushido Battleground (2017)[28]
- Cutting Crew[29]
- Explosion Jones, starring Michael Madsen[30]
- From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2014–2016)[1]
- Matador (2014)[1]
- Rebel Without a Crew: The Series (2018)
- Rite of Passage (2017)[31]
Former acquired programming
- 19-2
- Airwolf
- Alien Nation
- Almost Human
- Biker Mice from Mars
- Clerks: The Animated Series
- Cold Squad
- Constantine
- Core Culture
- Crunch Time
- Day 5
- Demons
- Flatland
- Freddy's Nightmares
- Human Target
- I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali[32]
- Incredible Hulk
- Kidnapped
- Knight Rider
- Mercy Point
- Miami Vice
- Mondo Animation Hour
- Night Visions
- Pros vs. Joes
- Quantum Leap
- Red vs. Blue
- Relic Hunter
- Texas Justice
- Toxic Crusaders
- Stargate Atlantis
- Stargate SG-1
- Starhunter: ReduX
- Starsky and Hutch
- The A-Team
- The Twilight Zone
- The X-Files
- V
- Xena: Warrior Princess
Film releases
- Crow's Blood
- Kung Fury
- The People's Network Showcase
See also
- Robert Rodriguez
- Corey Burton, Continuity announcer.
References
- ^ a b c d Rodman, Sarah (January 26, 2014). "New cable networks hope to blaze a trail". Boston Globe. Vol. 285, no. 26. pp. N1, N8 – via Newspapers.com.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Seidman, Robert (February 22, 2015). "Distribution approximation as of March 2015". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ^ Dinges, Gary (June 11, 2014). "El Rey network to be based in Austin". Austin American-Statesman. Vol. 143, no. 321. Austin, Texas: Cox Media Group. pp. B7, B8 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Note: the link provided is for page B7; here is the link to page B8. - ^ "Comcast to start new minority-owned cable channels". Sports Illustrated. February 21, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
- ^ Molloy, Tim. "Comcast Announces New Networks With Magic Johnson, Sean Combs, Robert Rodriguez". Reuters. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
- ^ "El Rey Network Announces Antoinette Alfonso Zel As CEO". PR Newswire. August 6, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "Univision Communications and El Rey Network Announce Strategic Partnership, Unveil Upcoming Scripted Series". Univision. May 14, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "Univision pairs with Rodriguez on El Rey network". Associated Press. May 14, 2013. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ T2's Robert Patrick & More Join 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series', by Craig Hunter
- ^ a b de la Fuente, Anna Marie. "Univision's Fourth Quarter, Full Year Revenue Rises". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Univision, Time Warner Cable strike new distribution deal". Los Angeles Times. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Poggi, Jeanine. "New TV Networks Scorecard: Eight Cable Channels to Watch in 2014". Advertising Age. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Bright House Networks Launches Univision Deportes Network and Univision tlNovelas". Bright House Networks. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "DIRECTV Rumor Alert (El Rey Network launched 1/1)". satelliteguys.us.
- ^ Caldwell, James (July 10, 2014). "AAA news: El Rey announces AAA Lucha Libre show for U.S. TV - timeslot, show title, more details". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Lucha Underground promotion TV debut moved back three weeks". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. September 22, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "5/20 Moore's Lucha Underground Review: The Crew vs. Son of Havoc, Ivelisse, and Angelico in a Ladder Match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship, Marty The Moth vs. Prince Puma, Daivari vs. Texano". Prowrestling.net. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ "Lucha Underground: A new era in wrestling". ESPN. January 27, 2016. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016.
- ^ Reynolds, Mike. "Dish Inks Distribution Deal with El Rey". MultiChannel News. NewBay Media. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ Farrell, Mike. "Suddenlink Launches El Rey Network". Multichannel News. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Univision Exits Minority Position in El Rey, Enabling El Rey to Continue as an Independently Owned Entertainment Company". Business Wire. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Shows on El Rey Network".
- ^ Two El Rey Series Stream Over to VRV
- ^ "Man at Arms: Art of War: Season 1" Archived August 20, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. El Rey Network. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ El Rey Network Greenlights Second Season Of ‘Man At Arms: Art Of War’
- ^ "El Rey Network To Air Legendary "Baja Desert Championship: Baja 500" On August 6th At 5 PM ET". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "El Rey Network Adds Pair of Evening Talk Shows". Multichannel.com. April 16, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ "Martial Arts Series 'Bushido Battleground' Gets Green Light At El Rey Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ Negley, Erin (April 6, 2015). "Making the Cut". LNP. Vol. 220, no. 292. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Steinman Communications – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Starace, Alex (Winter 2017). "Animation Creation: Octopie Network Spreads its Tentacles". International Opulence Magazine. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Horizon Publishing. p. 99. Retrieved January 24, 2020. Note: Scroll down the target page to the digital magazine for Winter 2017/2018 and access page 99.
- ^ "El Rey Network To Boost Original Content By 50%; 'From Dusk Till Dawn' Still In Limbo – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "El Rey Network to show marathon of Muhammad Ali's 1977 animated series". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
Further reading
- Rodriguez, Robert (March 14, 2014). "Tailor-made cable". The Morning Call (Interview). No. 44357. Interviewed by Meredith Blake. Allentown, Pennsylvania – via Newspapers.com.
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