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By Tim Molloy - NEW YORK (TheWrap) Univision tried to speak to advertisers Tuesday in a language they all understand: ratings. Aided by fake snow, neon and a guest appearance by film icon Robert Rodriguez, the country's biggest Spanish-language network repeatedly reminded advertisers at its … [Read more...]
By Greg Gilman (TheWrap) - "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" has cast Eva Green as a femme fatale and Julia Garner to portray yet another stripper struggling to make a dime in the gritty comic-book metropolis. Green ("Casino Royale") will appear in the sequel to the 2005 hit, "Sin City," as a deadly … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Robert Rodriguez is a filmmaker who knows the value of a franchise. In fact, the director seems to have given up making stand alone projects, instead opting to make sequels that make him extremely popular with studio bosses and audiences alike. And, now with … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Warner Bros. have officially given the much-hyped Gravity, from director Alfonso Cuaron, a release date of October 4th, after delaying its initial release due to scheduling issues. The film is not just Alfonso Cuaron's first feature since Children of Men (2006), but … [Read more...]
By Lucas Shaw (TheWrap) - Open Road Films will release "Machete Kills," Robert Rodriguez's sequel to his bloody 2010 hit, on September 13, the independent distributor announced on Tuesday. The film, which returns Danny Trejo as the eponymous hero and former Federale. This time around, the … [Read more...]
By Lucas Shaw (TheWrap) - Josh Brolin has joined the cast of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's follow-up to the 2005 blockbuster. Brolin will play Dwight, a man whose life falls apart as a woman he once loved tracks him down. Clive Owen played the role in the … [Read more...]
By Lucas Shaw (TheWrap) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt has joined Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba and Rosario Dawson in the cast of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," the sequel to 2005 hit"Sin City." The actor, fresh off roles in "Looper" and "Lincoln," will play Johnny, a cocky gambler. As with the … [Read more...]
By Brent Lang - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Open Road Films has picked up U.S. rights to "Machete Kills," the latest installment in Robert Rodriguez franchise about lusty women and the knife-wielding vigilante who fascinates them. The film will have a wide release in 2013. Danny Trejo will once … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) If anybody was doubting Robert Rodriguez casting decisions for Machete Kills, they now seem so crazy, that the film may actually work. The news that the professionally ridiculous Lady Gaga will play a part in the film, alongside Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson, means … [Read more...]
The last time we had a good time watching Mel Gibson, without a hint of schadenfreude, he was sneaking a peak of Helen Hunt's ample bosom. Since then so much has happened. But in a nut shell, he gave up acting and turned into an alcohol fueled anti-Semite. Unfortunately, this turned out to be … [Read more...]
Guerrilla hyphenate Robert Rodriquez was holding court in his home state this week at South by Southwest and talked about his latest project ... the ElRey Television Network, which he is loosely calling “Desparado TV." … [Read more...]
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. cable company Comcast says it will distribute networks being started up by Magic Johnson, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Robert Rodriguez. NBA great Magic Johnson's Aspire network is to debut this summer and will offer "enlightening, entertaining and positive … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Last time we were looking at Clerks for lessons we can take away from previous independent films which was shot for under $30,000. Today, we look at a film that was shot for even less, Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi was shot for a little over … [Read more...]
