Alamo Drafthouse & El Rey Network / FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES Premiere Episode Screening And Q&A
Premiere episode of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES hits the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse locations on Tuesday, March 11 timed to the debut on El Rey Network.
Live Q&A with El Rey Network Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES cast hosted by Alamo Drafthouse CEO Tim League to follow screening and
will play in Alamo theaters and on El Rey Network's YouTube channel.
El Rey Network and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema are excited to announce the premiere episode of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES on the big screen in nine Alamo Drafthouse theaters around the country timed to its El Rey Network debut on Tuesday, March 11 at 9PM ET/8PM CT. Tim League, Alamo Drafthouse founder and CEO, will host a Q&A with Robert Rodriguez and the cast of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES following the premiere and screenings. The Q&A will be live at the Austin theater, while simultaneously streaming to all eight of the other Alamo theaters and on the El Rey Network YouTube channel. The 30-minute Q&A will begin at 10PM ET/9PM CT..
El Rey Network and Alamo Drafthouse are proud to be collaborating to bring a unique experience to fans nationwide, whether watching from home or on the big screen.
Created and executive produced by cable network Founder and Chairman, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, and based on the cult classic film of the same name, the 10-episode, hour-long series is El Rey Network's first scripted original.
The international cast includes: D.J. Cotrona (Dear John, G.I. Joe: Retaliation); Zane Holtz (Holes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower); Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera, Sons of Anarchy); Eiza González (Lola: Érase Una Vez); Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show, To Whom It May Concern); Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights, G.I. Joe: Retaliation); Jake Busey (Starship Troopers, Enemy of the State, Identity); Don Johnson (Django Unchained, Nash Bridges); Madison Davenport (Save Me, Shameless);
Lane Garrison (Bonnie & Clyde, Prison Break); Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The X-Files); and Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, Ender's Game, Incredible Crew).
"Robert's been such an inspiration to so many young filmmakers to make movies on their own terms," says Alamo founder/CEO Tim League. "I am proud to be able to support Robert as he now takes on television with his same indefatigable DIY spirit."
"I'm thrilled for El Rey Network to partner with my favorite theater in the world, Alamo Drafthouse, for this exciting opportunity to bring the premiere episode of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES to the big screen," said Robert Rodriguez, El Rey Network Founder and Chairman. "El Rey brings cinematic television to our audience and these events allow fans to enjoy our iconic original series in the theater and at home."
For tickets to the free FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES premiere episode screenings at Alamo Drafthouse, follow these ticketing links:
AUSTIN, TX
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/austin
HOUSTON, TX
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/houston
SAN ANTONIO, TX
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Park North
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/san_antonio
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Marketplace
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/new_braunfels
KANSAS CITY, MO
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/kansas_city
LITTLETON, CO
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Littleton
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/denver
YONKERS, NY
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/nyc_area
WINCHESTER, VA
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse Winchester
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/winchester
ASHBURN, VA
3/11 - From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series - Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun
http://drafthouse.com/movies/from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/northern_virginia
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES will premiere as the first original on Rodriguez'sEl Rey Network Tuesday, March 11 at 9 pm ET.
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES is centered around bank robber, Seth Gecko (Cotrona) and his violent, unpredictable brother, Richard "Richie" Gecko (Holtz), who are wanted by the FBI and Texas Rangers Earl McGraw (Johnson) and Freddie Gonzalez (Garcia) after a bank heist leaves several people dead. While on the run to Mexico, Seth and Richie encounter former pastor Jacob Fuller (Patrick) and his family, whom they take hostage. Using the family RV to cross the border, chaos ensues when the group detours to a strip club that is populated by vampires. They are forced to fight until dawn in order to get out alive. The series deepens the tone and expands the storyline of the film, adds new characters and backstories, and explores the Mesoamerican mythology behind the creatures inside the club.
About Alamo Drafthouse:
Alamo Drafthouse is an entertainment brand comprised of the acclaimed cinema-eatery chain, the largest genre film festival in the United States and a collectible art gallery. Named "the best theater ever" by Time Magazine, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has built a reputation as a movie lover's oasis not only by combining food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse Founder & CEO, Tim League, created Fantastic Fest, a world renowned film festival dubbed "The Geek Telluride" by Variety. Fantastic Fest showcases eight days of offbeat cinema from independents, international filmmakers and major Hollywood studios. The Alamo Drafthouse's collectible art gallery, Mondo, offers breathtaking, original products featuring designs from world-famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and Movie properties including Star Wars, Star Trek & Universal Monsters. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is expanding its brand in new and exciting ways, including the launch of Drafthouse Films, a new film distribution label and plans to extend its theaters and unique programming philosophy to additional markets across the United States. More information about Alamo Drafthouse franchise opportunities are available on the official website www.drafthouse.com.
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 will unite the most culturally diverse generation in history through fearless, badass and original content that awakens the renegade in everyone. The network's action-packed lineup is anchored by original signature dramas, feature films, grindhouse genre, cult classic action and horror/sci-fi programming. El Rey Network LLC (www.elreynetwork.com) is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures with a minority stake held by Univision Communications Inc.
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