(EL REY NETWORK: TCA NEWS/Thursday, July 10, 2014)
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EL
REY NETWORK SPIES SECOND SEASON OF ‘MATADOR’ WITH 13-EPISODE GREENLIGHT
OF HOUR-LONG THRILLER FROM WRITER/PRODUCER OF ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3,’
‘TRANSFORMERS,’ ‘STAR TREK’ AND ‘THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2’
Pick-Up of Sophomore Season Announced in Advance of Highly-Anticipated Premiere
Set for Tuesday, July 15th at 9 PM ET/PT
Sneak Peek of Premiere Available Beginning July 8th on Numerous Digital Platforms
Including iTunes, Vudu and Xbox 360
Beverly
Hills, CA – July 10, 2014 – Ahead of its July 15th premiere, El Rey
Network today announced a 13-episode second season renewal of the cable
channel’s spy thriller “Matador” from award-winning writer/producer Roberto Orci.
Shot
in Los Angeles, the irreverent, adrenaline-filled series chronicles the
unlikely rise of Tony “Matador” Bravo (Gabriel Luna), a professional
soccer player for the LA Riot who comes to be known as much for his
antics off the field as his moves on it. But what his fans and family
don't realize is that it's all a cover—in truth, he is a skilled covert
operative executing missions for the CIA. Agent Bravo, nicknamed
“Matador” after he takes out a top player known as “The Bull” during
tryouts for the team, finds himself suddenly thrust into a clandestine
world. But, in balancing his dueling roles, he will be forced to
confront the question of his true identity… and it is this mission that
may prove to be his most dangerous.
Robert
Rodriguez, El Rey Network’s Founder and Chairman, said: “When Roberto
first told me his concept for ‘Matador,’ I knew immediately that it had
to have a home on El Rey. This show exceeded every possible expectation
we had in terms of great storytelling, incredible action and unique
characters.”
Creator
and executive producer Roberto Orci said: “Working with Robert and El
Rey has been such a unique experience. We've been given enormous
creative freedom and have delivered the show exactly as we envisioned.
We have so much story left to tell and thank El Rey and Robert for their
unending support for a show that celebrates a new kind of hero on
television.”
A sneak peek of the premiere episode becomes available this week on numerous platforms including iTunes, Vudu and Xbox 360.
“Matador” features an international cast including Gabriel Luna (NCIS: Los Angeles, Prison Break) in the title role of Tony "Matador" Bravo; Alfred Molina (The Da Vinci Code, Spider Man 2) as Andrés Galan, the billionaire owner
of the ascendant LA Riot franchise and a member of an elite group of
powerful global players, ruthless individuals who can impact world
events on a scale that one would never imagine; Nicky Whelan (Left Behind, Chosen, The Wedding Ringer) as Annie Mason, Tony's analytical and beautiful control agent who serves as the head of a little known branch of the CIA; Neil Hopkins (Bones, True Blood) as Noah Peacott, Annie’s brilliant but awkward partner; and Tanc Sade (The Gilmore Girls, 90210) as Alec Holester, an English striker for the LA Riot who is past his prime, but still very skilled.
“Matador”
is created by Roberto Orci, Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie and Andrew Orci
(also consulting producer). Executive producers are Roberto Orci, Alex
Kurtzman and Dworkin & Beattie (also showrunners). Also joining as
executive producers are Heather Kadin of K/O Paper Products; El Rey
Network co-founder Robert Rodriguez; and FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey
Network co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa.
Through their exclusive output deal, Entertainment
One Television (eOne) exclusively represents worldwide distribution
rights (with the exception of U.S. broadcast network rights) for El Rey
Network's “Matador” and other original scripted series created for the U.S based cable network, to be announced.
About El Rey Network
El
Rey Network is a new 24-hour English language network founded by
maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his
artistic collective, the network unites the most culturally diverse
generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that
awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed content
is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse
genre, cult classic action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com)
is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a
minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
About Entertainment One (eOne)Entertainment
One Ltd. (LSE: ETO) is a leading international entertainment company
that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film
and television content. The company's comprehensive network extends
around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Spain,
Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, South
Africa and South Korea. Through established Entertainment and
Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film
distribution, television and music production, family programming and
merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited
across all media formats and includes more than 35,000 film and
television titles, 2,800 hours of television programming and 45,000
music tracks.
eOne Television develops, produces, acquires and
distributes programming across all genres. eOne handles international
distribution for original scripted series from AMC (including upcoming
dramas Turn and Halt & Catch Fire) and Sundance Channel (including
upcoming series The Red Road). The company is the studio and
international distributor behind the AMC series, Hell on Wheels, and
along with Fox International Channels, in addition to the international
distributor for the zombie-phenomenon, The Walking Dead. Some of eOne's
current slate includes Discovery Channel's mini-series starring Sam
Shepard, Klondike; exciting new werewolf drama, Bitten on Syfy and
Space; suspense-drama starring Thandie Newton, Rogue on DIRECTV; popular
hit series Haven on Syfy and Shaw; action-packed drama series Rookie
Blue on ABC; hit reality series The Sheards on BET and Mary Mary on
WEtv; preschool-phenom Peppa Pig on Nick Jr.; and a series of specials
of Big Surprise on E! Entertainment featuring stars such as Nick Cannon
and Macklemore.
Through strong relationships with broadcasters
and content providers, eOne Television International has successfully
sold eOne's original and third-party productions to over 500
broadcasters in 150 countries, including key US networks and
international pay TV channels.
http://www.entertainmentonegroup.com
Twitter: @eOne_TV
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FAMED DIRECTORS GUILLERMO DEL TORO AND QUENTIN TARANTINO
SIT DOWN WITH FILMMAKER ROBERT RODRIGUEZ FOR UPCOMING INSTALLMENTS OF
‘EL REY NETWORK PRESENTS: THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR’
Del
Toro One-on-One Debuts July 30 at 9 PM ET/PT; Tarantino Interview Airs
in Two Parts: Vol. 1 Launches August 13, Vol. 2 on August 27
Beverly Hills, CA – July 10, 2014 – El Rey Network announced plans to debut two new and exciting installments of “El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair,”
a series of hour-long specials featuring the industry's most notable
directors engaging in a revealing and unexpected exchange about the
world of filmmaking.
Premiering Wednesday, July 30 at 9 PM ET/PT, 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.
In
August, Rodriguez explores the world of cinema with frequent
collaborator Quentin Tarantino. Airing in two installments (Vol. 1
premieres Wednesday, August 13, 9 PM ET/PT; Vol. 2 on Wednesday, August 27, 9 PM ET/PT,
the two discuss Tarantino’s film career through the lens of their
20-year friendship, using never-before-seen personal footage to discuss
topics from screenwriting and camera placement to Spaghetti Westerns and
Kung Fu.
Robert
Rodriguez said: “These are engaging conversations that shed light on
the minds of today’s greatest filmmakers. Both Guillermo and Quentin
have a deep and abiding love of cinema and that made our dialogue both
revealing and entertaining. It is a privilege to have a forum like ‘The
Director’s Chair’ to share our passion and give viewers an inside look
at the creative process.”
“El
Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair” is produced by Troublemaker
Studios and Skip Film in association with FactoryMade Ventures.
Executive producers are Robert Rodriguez, Skip Chaisson, John Fogelman
and Cristina Patwa.
About El Rey Network
El
Rey Network is a new 24-hour English language network founded by
maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his
artistic collective, the network unites the most culturally diverse
generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that
awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed content
is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse
genre, cult classic action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com)
is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a
minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
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EL REY NETWORK BITES INTO SEASON TWO OF ‘FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES’ WITH PRODUCTION SET TO BEGIN THIS OCTOBER IN AUSTIN
Beverly
Hills, CA – July 10, 2014 -- El Rey Network today announced that
production on the sophomore season of Robert Rodriguez’s “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,”
the network’s first scripted drama, will start production in Austin
(home to Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios) beginning October 2014.
Season
two will be comprised of 13 hour-long episodes (three additional as
compared to season one) allowing fans to sink their teeth into a
supernatural series
described as a “fascinating ride” with “raw nerve and witty dialogue.”
In addition to its berth on El Rey Network, the franchise is available
exclusively on Netflix in Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the
Netherlands and Latin America with season one becoming available on the
service in the U.S. on August 19. Other international territories where
the series is available include Australia, China and the Middle East.
Returning are all leading cast members including Wilmer Valderrama, D.J.
Cotrona, Zane Holtz and Eiza Gonzalez.
Scott Sassa, El Rey
Network’s Vice Chair, commented on the deal: “Reimagining this franchise
for television viewers was the perfect foundation for the launch of El
Rey. Our distribution partnerships have allowed us to broaden the reach
of this anchor series and give fans the perfect opportunity to catch up
before season two hits the air next year.”
Robert Rodriguez, El
Rey Network founder and series creator, added: “Being able to revisit
the world of ‘Dusk’ and expand on the story and characters from the film
was incredibly gratifying and I am thrilled that our fans across the
globe will have the opportunity to experience that world through our
relationship with Miramax.” Rodriguez explained. “I look forward to
creating an unexpected and compelling narrative for our characters in
season two and giving our fans the kind of content they have come to
expect from El Rey.”
“From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” is an El
Rey Network production in association with Rodriguez International
Pictures, FactoryMade Ventures, Miramax and Sugar Cane Entertainment.
Executive producers are Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Coto (also showrunner),
Diego Gutierrez (also writer) and FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey
Network co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa.
About El Rey Network
El
Rey Network is a new 24-hour English language network founded by
maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his
artistic collective, the network unites the most culturally diverse
generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that
awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed content
is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse
genre, cult classic action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com
) is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a
minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
About FactoryMade Ventures
FactoryMade
is an incubator for entertainment businesses and was founded by John
Fogelman and Cristina Patwa. The company builds IP-based franchises and
production and distribution platforms by leveraging its strong ties to
the Hollywood creative community and partnering with global brands and
investors. Its ventures include El Rey Network and Tres Pistoleros
Studios with Robert Rodriguez and a joint venture with the leading
Mexican wrestling league Lucha Libre AAA. In addition to working with
corporate partners such as Telefonica and JCP, they previously
spearheaded the creation of Hasbro's film business (Transformers, G.I.
Joe, Battleship) and television business (Hasbro TV Studios, the Hub
Network with Discovery Communications), and developed retail's first
integrated digital gaming and commerce platform with HSN (HSN Arcade).
About Miramax
Miramax
is a leading worldwide film and television studio with a library of
more than 700 motion pictures containing some of the most original and
acclaimed independent films, such as Pulp Fiction, Chicago, Good Will Hunting, The English Patient, Life is Beautiful, and City Of God – as well as scores of commercially successful films such as Bridget Jones’s Diary and the Scream, Scary Movie and Spy Kids franchises. Collectively, the Miramax library has received 284 Academy Award® nominations and 68 Oscars®, including four Best Picture awards.
Miramax’s world-class global distribution team has successfully brought
this acclaimed collection of titles to existing and emerging platforms
in nearly every country in the world.
Miramax’s
new development projects include both TV and film. Currently the studio
is working with industry luminaries to create new derivative television
series based on their respective award-winning stories and characters.
These titles include Gangs of New York with Martin Scorsese, Cop Land with James Mangold, and Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, currently in active production. Miramax, together with Sony’s Screen Gems, will release Jeremy Garelick’s film The Wedding Ringer (starring Kevin Hart, Josh Gad and Kaley Cuoco) on January 16, 2015.
Miramax
was purchased in 2010 by Qatar Holding, together with the investor
group led by Miramax Chairman Thomas J. Barrack, Jr.’s Colony Capital,
and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California with a sales office in
London.
About Entertainment One (eOne)
Entertainment
One Ltd. (LSE: ETO) is a leading international entertainment company
that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film
and television content. The company's comprehensive network extends
around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Spain,
Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, South
Africa and South Korea. Through established Entertainment and
Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film
distribution, television and music production, family programming and
merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited
across all media formats and includes more than 35,000 film and
television titles, 2,800 hours of television programming and 45,000
music tracks.
eOne Television develops, produces, acquires and
distributes programming across all genres. eOne handles international
distribution for original scripted series from AMC (including upcoming
dramas Turn and Halt & Catch Fire) and Sundance Channel (including
upcoming series The Red Road). The company is the studio and
international distributor behind the AMC series, Hell on Wheels, and
along with Fox International Channels, in addition to the international
distributor for the zombie-phenomenon, The Walking Dead. Some of eOne's
current slate includes Discovery Channel's mini-series starring Sam
Shepard, Klondike; exciting new werewolf drama, Bitten on Syfy and
Space; suspense-drama starring Thandie Newton, Rogue on DIRECTV; popular
hit series Haven on Syfy and Shaw; action-packed drama series Rookie
Blue on ABC; hit reality series The Sheards on BET and Mary Mary on
WEtv; preschool-phenom Peppa Pig on Nick Jr.; and a series of specials
of Big Surprise on E! Entertainment featuring stars such as Nick Cannon
and Macklemore.
Through strong relationships with broadcasters
and content providers, eOne Television International has successfully
sold eOne's original and third-party productions to over 500
broadcasters in 150 countries, including key US networks and
international pay TV channels.
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BEGINNING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, EL REY NETWORK AND ONE THREE MEDIA LAUNCH A NEW
NIGHT OF ORIGINAL UNSCRIPTED CONTENT WITH THE HIGH-FLYING ACTION OF
‘LUCHA: UPRISING’ (WT) AND THE EDGY ARTISTRY AND ANTICS OF A NEW BREED
OF BARBERS IN ‘CUTTING CREW’
Beverly
Hills, CA – July 10, 2014 – Beginning Wednesday, October 8, El Rey
Network will expand its commitment to original content with a second
night of programming anchored by two new unscripted series, a
new one-hour “Lucha: Uprising” (WT) from Emmy Award®-winning producer
Mark Burnett featuring character-driven freestyle wrestling; and
“Cutting Crew,” chronicling the antics and edgy artistry of a new breed
of barbers.
Scott
Sassa, El Rey Network’s Vice Chair, said: “Launching a new night of
originals so early in the life of El Rey might seem counterintuitive to
some but it's actually quite strategic. We feel that ‘Lucha’ and
‘Cutting Crew’ are the perfect addition to our lineup and will be a
compelling watch for El Rey’s very passionate and engaged audience. We
are excited to be working with Mark, One Three Media and the production
team at Big Vida to bring these two entertaining programs to
television.”
Long a fan of Lucha Libre,
a Mexican franchise that has an 85% market share on television, El Rey
is banking on American television viewers being drawn in by the
high-flying antics and colorful world of freestyle wrestling. Each week
“Lucha: Uprising” (WT) will bring drama, excitement and action as the
masked heroes and villains battle it out in the ring for wrestling
supremacy. The weekly, one-hour series from the producers One Three
Media serves as a foundation for a new sports entertainment business,
with which Burnett has partnered with El Rey Network, its founder,
Robert Rodriguez, Lucha Libre AAA, FactoryMade Ventures and Antonio Cue
Sanchez-Navarro.
In
addition to Burnett and One Three Media, El Rey Network’s weekly series
will also be executive produced by Rodriguez and by FactoryMade and El
Rey co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa. One Three Media’s
chief operating officer Brian Edwards will join the venture's board with
current board members Dorian Roldan from Lucha Libre AAA, Cue
Sanchez-Navarro, and Fogelman and Patwa. The series will be distributed
internationally by One Three Media.
“Cutting
Crew” explores the edgy artistry of a dynamic team of barbers who have
made a name for themselves by thinking outside the stylist box. Produced
by Big Vida Entertainment for El Rey Network, "Cutting Crew" is
comprised of eight, hour-long installments.
Showcasing
masterful motifs that are anything but ordinary, this group of
creatives knows how to make a statement. Whether they are executing a
simple fade, an elaborate or memorable design, or shaving back hair into
the shape of a Batman emblem, the passionate team of “scissor-happy”
artistes use razors and clippers to get the job done. At the barbershop,
there is a serious dedication to the craft, but there is nothing
serious about the raucous crew that works for award-winning barber Amit
Corso who opened his shop outside of Philadelphia in 2005 (after
spending most of his young life tortured by his mother’s DIY haircuts).
But barbering isn’t the only thing going on at the shop-- in between the
fades and shaves, this band of barbers finds time to bicker, debate,
joke around and cook up challenges that range from testing feats of
strength to more juvenile endeavors that just give everyone a good
chuckle. But in the end, it’s the camaraderie in this diverse group that
is the heart of “Cutting Crew.”
“Cutting
Crew” is produced by BIG VIDA Entertainment for El Rey Network.
Executive Producers are: Sergio Alfaro, Flavio Morales, John Ehrhard and
FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey Network co-founders John Fogelman and
Cristina Patwa.
About El Rey Network
El
Rey Network is a new 24-hour English language network founded by
maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his
artistic collective, the network unites the most culturally diverse
generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that
awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed content
is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse
genre, cult classic action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com)
is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a
minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
About One Three Media
ONE
THREE MEDIA is a joint venture between Mark Burnett and Hearst
Corporation which produces television, advertising and web content.
Five-time Emmy® Award winner Mark Burnett has produced over 2,200 hours
of television programming that regularly air in over 70 countries
worldwide. Burnett and ONE THREE MEDIA's recent series include Survivor
(CBS), The Voice (NBC), The Celebrity Apprentice (NBC), Shark Tank
(ABC), The Bible (HISTORY), and Trust Me I'm A Game Show Host (TBS).
Awards show franchises includes the MTV Movie Awards from 2007 to 2011,
and the People's Choice Awards (CBS) since 2010.
About Lucha Libre AAA
Lucha
Libre AAA is a media and entertainment company founded in 1992 by
Antonio Pena Herrada and manages the IP of the "AAA" brand and another
250 characters in its league. The company produces Lucha Libre events
globally including venues such as Palacio de los Deportes, Arena
Monterrey, HP Pavilion, Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles Sports Arena
and Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to working with sponsors
such as Corona, Hershey's, Comex and Telcel, the league has released an
animated movie and videogame in the Mexican market. Lucha Libre AAA
develops 5 hours of content per week that is aired on three television
channels in Mexico: Galavision, Televisa Deportes Network and TVC
Deportes.
About FactoryMade Ventures
FactoryMade
is an incubator for entertainment businesses and was founded by John
Fogelman and Cristina Patwa. The company builds IP-based franchises and
production and distribution platforms by leveraging its strong ties to
the Hollywood creative community and partnering with global brands and
investors. Its ventures include El Rey Network and Tres Pistoleros
Studios with Robert Rodriguez and a joint venture with the leading
Mexican wrestling league Lucha Libre AAA. In addition to working with
corporate partners such as Telefonica and JCP, they previously
spearheaded the creation of Hasbro's film business (Transformers, G.I.
Joe, Battleship) and television business (Hasbro TV Studios, the Hub
Network with Discovery Communications), and developed retail's first
integrated digital gaming and commerce platform with HSN (HSN Arcade).
About BIG VIDA Entertainment
BIG
VIDA Entertainment is a full service production company focused on
creating content for the U.S. Latino market in English and Spanish. BIG
VIDA was created to represent Latino audiences with authentic content
that further merges the two mainstreams. BIG VIDA is led by experienced
Latino TV producers Sergio Alfaro, President, and Peabody Award winner
Flavio Morales, Executive Vice President, who brings his more than 20
years of Latino market experience to BIG VIDA Entertainment as well as
BIG VIDA founder John Ehrhard. BIG VIDA was launched to serve the
diverse Latino audiences with different genres, from reality and
scripted, to live events, long and short form content. BIG VIDA is
about authenticity with the highest production values, regardless of the
medium. BIG VIDA Entertainment is based in Burbank, California. www.bigvida.com.
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EL REY NETWORK ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO ‘MIAMI VICE,’
THE ICONIC ‘80s COP SHOW THAT REDEFINED THE GENRE
Slick, Stylized Series From Award Winner Michael Mann Joins
El Rey Network's Schedule in January 2015
Beverly Hills, CA – July 10, 2014 – El
Rey Network has acquired the rights from NBCUniversal Television &
New Media Distribution to air all 111 episodes of the Emmy Award®
winning series “Miami Vice” it was announced today. From Emmy Award®-winning and Academy Award®-nominated writer-producer Michael Mann, the series, which celebrates its 30th
anniversary this fall, became appointment viewing on Friday nights and
launched a national fashion trend inspired by the cool whites and
colorful pastels worn by lead characters, Detectives James Crockett (Don
Johnson) and Ricardo Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas).
“Miami
Vice,” which debuted on NBC in 1984, will join El Rey’s line-up
beginning January 2015. Viewers will see Don Johnson in his breakout
role, decades before his turn as Sheriff Earl McGraw in El Rey Network’s
first original scripted program, “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series.”
“Miami Vice,” which ran for five seasons, made its mark on the
television landscape in part thanks to executive producer Mann’s
influence on the cop drama’s look and cinematic feel. The rights extend
through December 2016. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“‘Miami
Vice’ the perfect addition to our lineup. Produced by acclaimed
filmmaker Michael Mann, it was groundbreaking when it first hit the air
and the series' distinctive cinematic look and feel reinvented the cop
drama. It's absolutely one of my personal favorites and it will find a
whole new audience through El Rey,” said Robert Rodriguez, the network’s
Chairman and Founder.
About “Miami Vice”
James
Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs are not your average vice cops. Fashionable
and slick, the partners are plugged into the Florida drug world for more
than just the job. Tubbs relocated from New York City to Miami to
avenge his brother’s murder and soon teamed up with Crockett. Crockett,
a former Florida football star-turned cop, is undercover as Sonny
Burnett, a known drug runner. Together, Crockett and Tubbs are out to
take down the Miami underworld of drug kingpins and prostitutes, while
dealing with a few vices of their own.
About El Rey Network
El
Rey Network is a new 24-hour English language network founded by
maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Curated by Rodriguez and his
artistic collective, the network unites the most culturally diverse
generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that
awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed content
is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse
genre, cult classic action, and horror/sci-fi. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com)
is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a
minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.
