Comic books have long been home to oddball protagonists, but none has ever been stranger than this one! 'The Leg' is a new graphic novel starring the disembodied, sentient leg of Mexican President Santa Anna. (Yes, you read that right.)
'The Leg: Or, the Remarkable Return of the Disembodied Limb of Santa Anna' was created by writer Van Jensen (Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer; Green Lantern Corps; and The Flash) and acclaimed artist Jose Pimienta (A Friendly Game). The 180-page, full-color graphic novel takes place in 1938 Mexico, a century after Santa Anna lost his left leg in battle against French invaders. Now, mysteriously, the Leg has returned, and it discovers a new threat against its beloved country. As the Leg ventures across Mexico, it will encounter the strangest elements of Mexican folklore and history, and it will come face to face with its own turbulent legacy. A pastiche of Robert Rodriguez' Mexico trilogy and the surrealist paintings of artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, 'The Leg' is an intensely original spin on the Spaghetti Western genre.
'The Leg' will be self-published, using the Kickstarter crowd-sourcing platform to raise funds for printing and distributing the book. The campaign launched May 5, and within three days was already 50 percent funded. If the project reaches a $15,000 stretch goal, a Spanish-language edition of the book will be produced. Van and Jose are available for interviews, and a PDF galley is available for review.
Kickstarter: http://goo.gl/BOhWLJ
Contact: Van Jensen
Email: van.jensen@gmail.com
Phone: 404.991.8817
Twitter: @van_jensen
Set to premiere Tuesday, July 15th at 9 pm ET/PT, Irreverent and action-packed, Matador chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony 'Matador' Bravo (Gabriel Luna), a popular soccer star who comes to be known as much for his playboy antics off the field as his dynamic moves on it. But what his fans and family don't realize is that it's all a cover - in truth, he is a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA. 'Matador' has the kind of fame and notoriety that affords him access to powerful circles of corruption and villainy. But, in balancing the dueling roles in which he's been cast, he will be forced to confront the question of his true identity... and it is this mission which will prove to be his most dangerous.
Frank Miller's graphic novel series SIN CITY hasn't seen the big screen in almost ten years, but now Miller and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez are reuniting for SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. The film hits theaters on August 22, 2014. Check out a new trailer for the film below!
El Rey Network today announced start of production on 'Cutting Crew,' a new, unscripted original that explores the edgy artistry of a dynamic team of barbers who have made a name for themselves for thinking outside the stylist box.
The School of Arts & Enterprise presents their 4th production of the 2013-14 Season, 13: The Musical. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
El Rey Network, the general entertainment cable channel founded by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, announced plans today to greenlight a sophomore season of the network's first scripted original, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES.
Sundance Institute today announced a significant expansion of its renowned labs for independent artists to include dedicated support for writers and creators of series for television and online platforms.
BAZAAR and Stuart Weitzman announced the launch of an exclusive, co-designed footwear capsule collection, the first of its kind on ShopBAZAAR.com. Four of the magazine's editors, Fashion Market and Accessories Director Nicole Fritton, Style Director Joanna Hillman, Executive Accessories Editor Sam Broekema and Senior Accessories Editor Amanda Weiner, collaborated with Stuart Weitzman to co-design their perfect spring shoes, from strappy bare sandals and sexy stiletto pumps to chic slides and metallic flats. Starting March 18 th, the collection will be available on ShopBAZAAR.com/StuartWeitzman, where readers can shop the collection and watch a special video spotlighting the design process.
Frank Miller's graphic novel series SIN CITY hasn't seen the big screen in almost ten years, but now Miller and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez are reuniting for SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. The film hits theaters on August 22, 2014. Check out the just-released first trailer for the movie, via The Hollywood Reporter, below!
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in association with Miramax, El Rey Network and FactoryMade Ventures, today announced episodes of “From Dusk Till Dawn: A Netflix Original Series,” the latest original series for the world's leading internet television network,
Nine West, a division of The Jones Group and a leader in the footwear and accessory industry, announced the continuation of their partnership with InStyle, the brand's most successful to date, for 2014. Following the success of the InStyle for Nine West capsule collection in Fall 2013, which resulted in a remarkable 90% sell-through of the debut styles, InStyle and Nine West have expanded the limited-edition collaboration into a full-fledged accessories collection, with new styles for both Spring and Fall 2014.
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and Nebraska at this afternoon's 29th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Blue Jasmine, Fruitvale Station, Blue is the Warmest Color, Short Term 12, This is Martin Bonner and 20 Feet From Stardom also received awards at the ceremony, which is held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.
El Rey Network and founder Robert Rodriguez also confirmed that he will direct the first episode of the series which will make its primetime debut just following the World Cup competition in July 2014.
Sexy, strappy, sleek, minimal- the NUDIST sandal is as close to bare as a fashionable foot can get. Coveted by Hollywood's chicest starlets, this new Stuart Weitzman collection silhouette has garnered a cult-like following so quickly and dramatically that the designer has created an interactive customization tool that will launch on Wednesday, February 12 th, exclusively on www.stuartweitzman.com.
Phase 4 Films has announced that AFTER THE DARK, formerly known as THE PHILOSOPHERS, will receive a national theatrical day-and-date release today, February 7, 2014. The film was penned and directed by John Huddles, and stars James D'Arcy, Bonnie Wright, Daryl Sabara, Sophie Lowe, Rhys Wakefield, Freddie Stroma, Maia Mitchell, Katie Findlay, Jacob Artist, and Erin Moriarty. George Zakk, Cybill Lui, and Huddles produced, with Eddy Sariaatmadja and Balaji Rao serving as executive producers.
El Rey Network released today the first official trailer from the Supernatural crime saga, “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” premiering March 11th at 9pm ET/PT. Get a first look below!
Get ready for the knife-wielding hero to return in Machete Kills, the sequel to the hugely successful Machete film from acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez. Machete Kills arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD,& Digital HD with UltraViolet and On Demand today, January 21, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
