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[02/03/15 - 10:55 AM] El Rey Network Celebrates Black History Month on Grindhouse Friday with a Triple Feature Showcasing Iconic 1970s Classics Starting at 10 PM/ET on February 6th The network further celebrates its commitment to diversity by highlighting African-American talent both in front and behind the camera through a dynamic triple feature focusing on Blaxploitation classics. |
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[via press release from El Rey Network] |
EL REY NETWORK CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON GRINDHOUSE FRIDAY WITH A TRIPLE FEATURE SHOWCASING ICONIC 1970S CLASSICS STARTING AT 10 PM/ET ON FEBRUARY 6TH
February 3, 2015 - Austin, TX - El Rey Network will air a triple feature in recognition of Black History Month on Grindhouse Friday on February 6, 2015 featuring three 1970s urban films that helped revolutionized the cinema industry. The Network further celebrates its commitment to diversity by highlighting African-American talent both in front and behind the camera through a dynamic triple feature focusing on Blaxploitation classics. Beginning with the game changing crossover film SHAFT at 10 PM/ET followed by DOLEMITE at 12:15 AM/ET and finishing off with a showing of THE HARDER THEY COME, the film that is said to have brought reggae music to the world, at 2:15 AM/ET.
SHAFT
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:00PM/ET, 7:00PM/PT
"Shaft's his name. Shaft's his game", the tagline says it all! John Shaft is the ultimate in suave detectives and he has the moves to prove it. Stars Richard Roundtree as Shaft, a cool private eye hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter. This classic action film with elements of film noir, directed by Gordon Parks, takes the viewer though the mob filled streets of Harlem and the Italian mob neighborhoods of New York City.
DOLEMITE
Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12:15AM/ET, 9:15PM/PT
Dolemite is a rhyme-master and pimp who was set up by the police who planted drugs and stolen goods in his trunk. Dolemite was sentenced to 20 years and after his release he is ready for revenge. And his old friends, including Queen Bee and her karate expert call girls, are ready to help.
THE HARDER THEY COME
Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:15AM/ET and 11:15PM/PT
This 1972 film based on a true story features Jimmy Cliff as Ivanhoe Martin, a young Jamaican and aspiring Reggae singer who finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and their network of drug pushers. Not wanting to let his dream go Ivanhoe looks to the streets and ends up becoming Jamaica's most wanted man and a momentary anti-hero. Famous for its outstanding reggae sound track this feature film is credited as one of the most influential Jamaican films of all times.
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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[11/08/24 - 08:35 AM] ESPN Films' "Missing at Sea" to Premiere November 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Nicole Noren, with reporting by ESPN's Sam Borden, the film tells the gripping story of Ivan Gjorgievski, who was swept out to sea and survived 18 harrowing hours in the Aegean.
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[11/08/24 - 08:21 AM] Nominations Announced for "The 67th Annual Grammy Awards" Topping the list of nominations are Beyoncé (11), Charli xcx (7), Billie Eilish (7), Kendrick Lamar (7), Post Malone (7), Sabrina Carpenter (6), Chappell Roan (6) and Taylor Swift (6).
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[11/07/24 - 01:17 PM] The CW Acquires "Bob Hearts Abishola" Repeats Look for a marathon of the first four episodes on Friday, November 15.
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[11/07/24 - 01:03 PM] Snoop Dogg Returns to E! with "Snoop's Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne's Story" Premiering Thursday, Dec. 5 The three-part docuseries features Cori Broadus and her fiancé, Wayne Duece, as they journey through the ebbs and flows of love, life and new beginnings with friends and family.
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[11/07/24 - 10:30 AM] CBS Orders Full Seasons of "Poppa's House" and "NCIS: Origins" According to VideoAmp and internal streaming data, with seven days of multiplatform viewing, "NCIS: Origins'" premiere has been seen by 9.0 million viewers and "Poppa's House" by 6.41 million viewers.
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[11/07/24 - 09:15 AM] Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions Confirm Fight Week & Fight Night Broadcast Team and Livestream Details for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Mega-Event British sports broadcaster Kate Scott (née Abdo) will serve as the main host with former world champion Andre Ward as lead booth analyst.
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[11/07/24 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Alien: Romulus" - Coming Soon - Hulu Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Isabela Merced, "Alien: Romulus" is streaming November 21, only on Hulu.
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[11/07/24 - 09:00 AM] HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts in January The comedian, writer, and host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" will tape his special in front of a live audience at the CIBC Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
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[11/07/24 - 08:01 AM] First Season of NWSL on ION: 50 Matches, 53 Studio Shows, 130+ Hours of Content, 20.5 Million Unique Viewers Matches drew an average audience of 145,000 P2+ per game with a high of 234,000 on July 6 for the Orlando-Kansas City match.
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[11/07/24 - 07:01 AM] Video: Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at Third Season of "Sago Mini Friends" The five-episode season is a delightful nod to gratitude, featuring Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit and Robin the bird.
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[11/07/24 - 07:01 AM] Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer for UK Original Movie "My Fault: London" Starring Asha Banks and Matthew Broome The new film will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13, 2025.
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[11/07/24 - 06:00 AM] Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for the New Christmas Comedy Film "Dear Santa" The film is the story of a young boy (Robert Timothy Smith) who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black's arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays.
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[11/07/24 - 05:01 AM] Video: "Camp Crasher" - Official Trailer - Netflix In a bid to save her son's end-of-school camping trip, a single mom steps in as the bus driver while trying to show him she really can be a cool mom.
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[11/07/24 - 03:01 AM] Video: "Love Never Lies: South Africa" - Official Teaser - Netflix Six couples face trust issues, temptations, and a ruthless lie detector in South Africa's first dating show of its kind - testing their love and honesty.
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[11/07/24 - 02:01 AM] Video: "Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain" - Special Trailer - Netflix In the chambers of the Edo harem, two newcomers uncover political intrigue, rivalry and a vengeful spirit only one traveling medicine seller can vanquish.
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