| DIRECTOR'S CHAIR, THE (EL REY)
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
7/30/14
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9/25/16
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STATUS:
canceled/ended (2016-2017 season) |
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season |
SEASON(S):
1 (11 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air) |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled |
DESCRIPTION:
(from El Rey's press release, September 2016) El Rey Network Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez sits down with acclaimed filmmakers Frank Darabont and Jon Favreau for "The Director's Chair" two-hour special airing on September 25th beginning at 8:00pm. This programming event begins with Robert Rodriguez and writer, producer, director and three time Academy Award(R) nominee Frank Darabont discussing Darabont's craft and career spanning over 30 years. He reflects on his journey to success beginning as a set dresser and struggling writer to creating the critically acclaimed works The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead and Mob City. The second interview features Jon Favreau who recounts his journey from aspiring actor and comedian to widely successful blockbuster director. Favreau reveals how his creative vision has developed over the years, made visible through his diverse filmography ranging from Swingers, Elf, Iron Man, Chef and his latest movie The Jungle Book. They discuss how each of his films demonstrates his unique ability to merge comedy and a sense of humanity with visually stunning and technically innovative blockbuster films. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Robert Rodriguez as Host
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Cristina Patwa as EP
· John Fogelman as EP
· Robert Rodriguez as EP
· Skip Chaisson as EP
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GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· FactoryMade Ventures
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