Robert Rodriguez News

Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor and producer Stephanie Allain will produce the 92ndOscars, Academy President David Rubin announced today. It will be their first involvement with the Oscars, which airs live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

Ben Affleck is set to star in Robert Rodriguez's action thriller, “Hypnotic,” according to Variety.

Sunscreen Theatricals has announced its production of one of Harold Pinter's most acclaimed and well-known plays, The Dumb Waiter. Directed by Julie Nunis, the production will feature (in alphabetical order) Ben Crowley and London Kim. Opening is set for Friday, October 4, at 8pm and the run will continue through Sunday, October 13 only.

Ramin Bahrani will direct the upcoming film of “The White Tiger” on Netflix starring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Rajkummar Rao and newcomer Adarsh Gourav, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Deadline reports that Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined 'Alita: Battle Angel' director Robert Rodriguez's Netflix superhero flick 'We Can Be Heroes.'

Sony Movie Channel, in advance of Columbia Pictures' July 26 domestic theatrical release of Quentin Tarantino's original film, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, is bringing fans “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood and Quentin Tarantino Present The Swinging Sixties,” a series of 10 films personally curated by the two-time Academy Award winning writer-director, all of which served as a specific influence in the creation of his latest 1969-set film.

Karine Martin, CEO of Starlings Entertainment and Jeffrey W. Stentz, President of Starlings Entertainment, announced today their expansion into television, with the launch of Starlings Television, led by studio executive and producer Chris Philip. The announcement of this new development comes on the heels of their successful investment in Paramount's Elton John biopic, ROCKETMAN.

Netflix announced today new and returning series  during its FYSEE Food Day at Raleigh Studios. The food-centric slate of programming includes The Chef Show, a new series from Jon Favreau and Roy Choi; new volumes of Netflix's longest-running documentary series, Chef's Table; and new episodes of Somebody Feed Phil featuring Phil Rosenthal.

The Pit Stop Players, the genre-defying instrumental chamber group composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will shed light on three new works at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music's Cary Hall, 450 West 37th Street, on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its fourth season on OWN Wednesday, June 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Continuing a creative initiative established in the show's first season, series creator/executive producer DuVernay has once again assembled an all-female directing team for the fourth consecutive season. Season 4 directors include Cheryl Dunye, who will also serve as producing director, in addition to Carmen Marrón, Numa Perrier, Heidi Saman, Bola Ogun and Tchaiko Omawale, all of whom will be making their television directorial debut, with additional names to be announced.

Join Bespoke Plays at The Pico (10508 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064) on February 10 at 2pm and February 12 at 8pm for an inventive new musical in progress from the mind of musician, writer, and producer Erin McKeown (MISS YOU LIKE HELL, La Jolla Playhouse & The Public Theater). Featuring original songs in the style of the Great American Songbook, TERRARIUM BEHAVIOUR is art for our current moment. Danny Mefford (Broadway's FUN HOME & DEAR EVAN HANSEN) directs a cast which includes: Bitch, Robert Rodriguez, Andy Alseri, MJ Brown and Brian Hostenske, with Music Direction by Tim Hanson and Drums & Percussion by Mona Tavakoli.

Join Bespoke Plays at The Pico (10508 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064) on February 10 at 2pm and February 12 at 8pm for an inventive new musical in progress from the mind of musician, writer, and producer Erin McKeown (MISS YOU LIKE HELL, La Jolla Playhouse & The Public Theater). Featuring original songs in the style of the Great American Songbook, TERRARIUM BEHAVIOUR is art for our current moment. Danny Mefford (Broadway's FUN HOME & DEAR EVAN HANSEN) directs a cast which includes: Bitch, Robert Rodriguez, Andy Alseri, MJ Brown and Brian Hostenske, with Music Direction by Tim Hanson and Drums & Percussion by Mona Tavakoli.

Hollywood is a tough town and not even a star-studded, indie comedy like AMELIA'S 25TH is safe from the pitfalls that come with tinsel town.

El Rey Network brings mayhem and destruction this holiday season with the return of the annual “Kaiju Christmas” marathon featuring 96 hours of Godzilla films. So sip on some eggnog and get ready for a stomping good time. The classic monster mash marathon begins Saturday, December 22nd at 6am ET and will run through Monday, December 25 at 6am ET (see full schedule below).

In an era where female filmmakers are leading the charge in having their stories heard and changing the face of Hollywood, El Rey Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez sits down with one of the most legendary pioneering women in film, Barbra Streisand.  The special airs Monday, November 26th on El Rey Network beginning at 8pm ET. 

Mel Gibson joins Charlie Hunnam and Eiza Gonzalez on action-thriller Waldo, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

Legendary actor and comedian Freddie Prinze comes to life on stage when Frigid New York, in association with Prinze LLC., presents PRINZE: THE ONE-MAN SHOW. Playing a limited 22-performance engagement, PRINZE runs October 25 through November 18 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in the Black Box Theater.  Performances are Thursday to Saturday at7:30PM, with matinees on Sundays at 3PM. Tickets are $35 and available online at SheenCenter.org, by phone at 212-925-2812, or in-person at The Sheen Center box office Mon. - Fri. Noon to 5PM and one hour before performances

In an all-new episode of Lucha Underground, Jake Strong talks with Antonio Cueto and makes his demands and a Gift of the Gods Battle Royale is fully underway. Meanwhile, The Mack battles his friend and former Trios Partner Killshot, which leads to the making of a much-anticipated main event. Witness major “Savagery” taking place tonight, October 17 at 8:00PM ET.

The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute are excited to usher in a new chapter in the organization's evolution, with the unanimous appointment of Melody Capote as Executive Director. For over thirty of the forty-two years CCCADI has been in existence, Ms. Capote has worked alongside founder Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, first as a development associate and later as deputy director. She has been instrumental in developing CCCADI into one of the world's most vital institutions for the preservation of African Diaspora culture, positioned within a lens of social justice. Ms. Capote's experience and commitment to CCCADI makes her a uniquely qualified candidate for the position of executive director. We are thrilled to welcome her into this position.

Legendary actor and comedian Freddie Prinze comes to life on stage when Frigid New York, in association with Prinze LLC., presents PRINZE: THE ONE-MAN SHOW.