Man at Arms: Art of War - Original Series from EL REY Network with Gene Ching

[GeneChing]

Man at Arms: Danny Trejo to Host Pop Culture Weapons Series (http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/man-arms-danny-trejo-host-pop-culture-weapons-series/)
by Regina Avalos, March 5, 2017

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Get ready to see Danny Trejo on the small screen. He will soon be the host of a new pop culture series titled Man at Arms. The series will arrive in June.

El Rey Network shared a press release detailing the new series. Check that out below.
“Danny Trejo (Machete, Sons of Anarchy) will host the upcoming El Rey Network original unscripted series “Man at Arms.” The eight-part series will premiere on the network in early June 2017. As host of “Man at Arms”, Trejo will introduce each episode, preside over the expert roundtable of builders, historians and martial artists and participate in the weapons testing phase to see how much destruction they can cause.

“Who better to host a show celebrating iconic weapons in pop culture than ‘Machete’ himself, Danny Trejo?” asked El Rey Network president and G.M. Daniel Tibbets. “Danny is a longtime friend of our founder, Robert Rodriguez and also of El Rey Network. He brings the right mix of mentorship, humor and knowledge to ‘Man at Arms’.”

El Rey Network will bring the popular and celebrated digital series, “Man at Arms” to television in a co-production deal with DEFY Media, the studio that created “Man at Arms”. Iconic weapons and armor have played a starring role in some of the most memorable scenes in movie history and can be found throughout pop culture, from movies to video games to comics to TV shows. In each episode of “Man at Arms”, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce famed weapons and armor from scratch, using both the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations, to create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash. DEFY Media’s award-winning digital series, which recently celebrated its 100th episode, consistently averages over 1.5MM views per episode and has built a vast and passionate fan community.

“Man at Arms” is produced by DEFY, led by heads of Television/OTT Production and Development Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack, Chief Content Officer Barry Blumberg, and El Rey Network. Hoffman and Pollack serve as series executive producers and showrunners. Blumberg will also serve as an executive producer.”



El Rey picks up “Man at Arms,” “Rite of Passage” (http://realscreen.com/2017/01/16/el-rey-picks-up-man-at-arms-rite-of-passage/)
By Selina Chignall January 16, 2017

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Texas-based lifestyle net, El Rey Network, has picked up two original unscripted series, Man At Arms and Rite of Passage.

The digital series Man At Arms will be brought to television in a copro with Defy Media, the digital studio behind the series. El Rey has ordered eight, one-hour episodes of the series where expert craftsmen reproduce famed weapons and armor from scratch. Using technology from the time they were originally produced, along with state-of-art technology, the craftsmen create “historical, modern and mythological works of martial art,” a statement from the network said. The weaponry is then tested by experts for functionality and strength.

Man at Arms will be produced by Defy, led by heads of Television/OTT production and development Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack, chief content officer Barry Blumberg and El Rey Network. Hoffman and Pollack will also serve as series’ executive producers and showrunners.

David Sherman at William Morris Endeavor Entertainment negotiated the deal.

El Rey has also picked up the 12-part docuseries Rite of Passage. Award-winning producer, reporter and cameraman Tim Noonan (pictured) scours the earth, immersing himself in local cultures where he participates in the rituals that define the transition to manhood. These rituals land Noonan in environments like the anaconda-infested plains of Venezuela, and in Cameroon, West Africa, where he crawls headfirst into the home of a giant rock python to wrestle it from its lair.

Seven Productions, a division of The Seven Network in Australia, produced Rite of Passage.

Both Man at Arms and Right of Passage will air in the first half of 2017 on the El Rey Network.

For more on EL REY, see our El Rey Network and Shaw Brothers (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68210-El-Rey-Network-and-Shaw-Brothers) thread.

For more on Man at Arms, see our Katana Forging (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70062-Katana-Forging) thread.

[GeneChing]

If y'all were wondering why I wasn't posting my usual amount last week, it's because I was working on this series.

I am cast in 5 of the 8 episodes.

It was an extraordinary experience and I'll share more as it gets closer. I hope y'all will tune in watch, even if just to troll me here. ;)

I RIDE WITH EL REY (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68210-El-Rey-Network-and-Shaw-Brothers)!



Talking with Robert Rodriguez about Danny Trejo & their new show ‘Man at Arms’ (http://screenertv.com/television/man-at-arms-danny-trejo-robert-rodriguez-test-iconic-weapons/)
EMILY BICKS MARCH 28, 2017

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What we see on TV and in the movies is seldom an accurate depiction of real life — but over time, it’s easy for us to assume, once we’ve seen it enough times, that a given trope is accurate and realistic. Watching the victories of actors who aren’t trained in martial arts, or wield their guns and swords with improper form, naturally makes us feel like we could just pick up a weapon and kick some butt — even if we know intellectually that we’d probably just end up maiming ourselves before the fight even started.

But the violent delights of television and film aren’t meant as training videos: They’re meant to evoke feelings and conversation. We don’t watch Jack Bauer go to the bathroom on “24” and we don’t need to see every step in gun maintenance to understand the story — in fact, that would be a drawback, in the moment. But if you love TV and film, you’re also going to be interested in how it’s made: Not just how those props and sequences are created, but what the “real world” equivalent is like.

Which is where we meet up with our old friend Danny Trejo, and his longtime collaborator, the iconic action filmmaker Robert Rodriguez: If anybody could be expected to lead us on a tour of pop-culture violence, weaponry and practical magic, it’s these two. They have been bringing out fantasies to life for decades, and it’s obvious they keep at it because they love this stuff as much as we do — an explanation from them is like getting a magician’s explanation of the modern art of action… And from overjoyed, ebullient, master magicians at that.

You can’t hear either name without instantly envisioning the stellar weapon sequences in “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, “Machete,” “Grindhouse” and even the youth-friendly “Spy Kids” films. And now, the “Rebel without a Crew” author and the man who’s infamous for his villainous roles are teaming up with guys from the hit digital series, “Man at Arms,” recreating it on Rodriguez’s El Rey Network. The eight-part mini is hosted by Trejo, and features a team of experts that will showcase how those iconic weapons are both created and correctly used.

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We visited the set of “Man at Arms” while they were filming the series’ action sequences in Los Angeles, and got to speak with the always charming, 49-year-old American producer, writer, director, composer and film encyclopedia known as Robert Rodriguez at length.

We love a good bromance, and so our first question was about how and when he first met Trejo.

Robert Rodriguez: I was making a movie called “Desperado,” and I had a character who was a knife-throwing guy, and I didn’t want him to talk. Just an assassin, with these little knives that I designed to be like crucifixes with blades, and he would silently kill people. I needed someone spooky and menacing because he wouldn’t have any words — which is my favorite kind of acting. It was a tall order.

I remember seeing [Trejo’s] picture, and it was picture from a prison show. He hadn’t done that many movies yet. But he walked in, and he had that face and that demeanor. He didn’t talk, because he had no lines — but he sat down, and I handed him one of my knives and I just said, “You got the part.” This was back in 1994.

It wasn’t until later, when we were on set, that I got to know him. He was like “Hey, give me some lines, Coach!” and I was like, “NO!” Because by then I knew what such a nice guy he was. If he opened his mouth, he’d blow what I was trying to do! That whole mystique. He looks really menacing, but he’s a puppy dog. He’s got such a natural magnetism.

I was like, “You’re going to be in an action film” — I had the idea for “Machete” before “Desperado” — and I put him in movie after movie after movie until finally, he was big enough star to have Robert DeNiro be his co-star!”

The inspiration for “Man at Arms” actually came from Rodgriguez’s son, Rebel.

I love weapons in movies. In “Desperado,” he’s got a suitcase full of them — but while working on “Kill Bill 2,” I did the music for it… I really dug the art of making a Hanzo blade, legendary blade, and you wonder — what magic is that: Forging.

I remember showing it to my boys — it was about the only scene I could show them, because they were so young — and Rebel really sparked to it. And now years later, he’s forging weapons, studying Japanese warfare, wants to learn how to make knives… He’s got a real passion and drive for it.

And then I heard about this internet show, “Man at Arms,” and when I asked if he’d heard about it, he was like “Yeah! It’s a great show!” And then I wanted to bring it to El Rey, like: “If you’re into, I’m into it.”

It really fits into the El Rey Network. This show embodies honoring traditions, showing not only the historical context [of weaponry], but how it fits into modern pop culture. It really makes you appreciate the art. Even something as basic as a Japanese-style kitchen knife takes a tremendous amount of work, passion, brute strength and patience.


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Ilya Alekzeyev and Matt Stagmer, of the original YouTube series, are helping Rodriguez craft the revamp for El Rey — and they impressed on us the amount of time and skill that goes into recreating these weapons on the show:

Matt Stagmer: When you are working with items that are part of a specific tradition, there’s no cutting corners. And since we’re doing testing, it has to be exactly right — not only [to respect] that culture, but… To perform as it would have.

Ilya Alekzeyev: Consequently, there’s danger in the testing. The modern person has a skewed sense of expectations, of how weapons perform. The materials’ historical source would appear sub-par to us as people living in the 21st century. We, as craftsmen, know how it was made — and that’s how we make it — but it doesn’t mean that the particular weapon will perform well. Many swords in history failed because of the old-school material; there were errors in the forging that experienced smiths didn’t notice.

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The goal of this TV series is not just to entertain, of course — and after seeing some of the weapons testing done live, we can assure viewers it’s very educational. In fact, few shows and movies pass the litmus test of how weapons are supposed to be used.

Alekzeyev: I can’t say any of them pass! I understand that the job of a person making the movie is making a work of art that captures the imagination, so they use flashy swordfighting… Like the handgun fighting in “Equilibrium” — they’re are creating a sense of atmosphere and wonder. So I don’t even look at like Oh, is this plausible? Of course it’s not! It’s fantasy.”

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“I look at Japanese swords the way someone looks at a great painting. The brush strokes already present. The form, everything,” says Alekzeyev — and nd they’re not cheap! “If you order a sword from Japan form a modern maker, it varies between $4,000-8,000. And very often, you don’t get the handle or grip. It’s just the blade. Everything else is exchangeable…”

But “Man at Arms” isn’t solely looking to kill the movie mystique — quite the opposite, of course: “What’s cool about this show,” Rodriguez says, “Is that it attacks these myths in movies… Like, you can’t carry a katana on your back. It looks cool cinematically, but it really is supposed to be on your side. So it chews up a lot of things we’ve gotten used to seeing in the movies. It’s entertainment, but it’s education, and teaches you to appreciate the craftsmanship.”

Which goes for the story you’re watching, we think, as much as the individual props. As spoiler-phobic as we can sometimes be, here at Screener — and how little we enjoy nitpicking for its own sake — we also love knowing how things are made, and learning more about their real-world equivalents, for exactly that reason: Knowing how well a story has been crafted, peeking behind the curtain at all the working gears and levers, provides just another way to love them, in the end. And with tour guides this knowledgeable and delightful, it’s easy to love the lesson for its own sake.

“Man at Arms” premieres in June 2017 on the El Rey Network.

[GeneChing]

I only have one episode with Crystal. It's the finale, episode 8. She does some of the testing for some of the weapons on episodes that I am in, but we really only had the two scenes together in the finale episode.


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Martial Artist Crystal Santos is Weapons Master in El Rey’s “Man at Arms” (http://www.latinheat.com/tv-3/tv-news-tv-3/martial-artist-crystal-santos-is-weapons-master-in-el-reys-man-at-arms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LatinHeatEntertainment+%28Lat in+Heat+Entertainment%29)
March 9, 2017 B. Hernandez

Action actress Crystal Santos To Star Along with Danny Trejo in El Rey’s Man At Arms This Coming June

Stuntwoman/action actress Crystal Santos has been cast in the El Rey Network original unscripted series Man at Arms as a weapons tester. The eight-part series is hosted by Danny Trejo (Machete) and will premiere on the network in early June 2017.

Santos began her career as a boxer after being introduced to the sport by her father at the tender age of three. Later, she trained in Muay Thai and Kung Fu, which lead her to a very successful career as a stuntwoman in films like Oceans Thirteen, Argo and Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.

Santos is a dual Bullwhip Master and a member of the Devil Dog Tactical Weaponry team proving that there are no limitations for this powerhouse female in a male-dominated industry. As one of the few action actresses who perform all her own stunts, Santos is able to bring an incomparable authenticity to her film and television roles that sets her apart from the rest.

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Iconic weapons and armor have played a starring role in some of the most memorable scenes throughout pop culture, from movies to video games to comics to TV shows.

El Rey Network will bring the popular and celebrated digital series, Man at Arms to television in a co-production deal with DEFY Media, the studio that created Man at Arms. In each episode of Man at Arms, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce famed weapons and armor from scratch, using both the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations, to create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash. DEFY Media’s award-winning digital series, which recently celebrated its 100thepisode, consistently averages over 1.5MM views per episode and has built a vast and passionate fan community.

Man at Arms is produced by DEFY and El Rey Network.

Crystal Santos’s many Martial Arts Awards and Inductions include: The Worldwide Martial Arts Council (August 23, 2014); Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors (January 24, 2015); The Munich Hall of Fame for Martial Arts (April 18th, 2015); Masters Hall of Fame (June 6, 2015); Suisse Hall of Honours (Martial Arts) (September 24, 2016) and Martial Arts Hall of Fame Argentina (November 2016).

Follow Crystal Santos on social media:
Facebook @officialcrystalsantos
Instagram @officialcrystalsantos
Twitter @crystalmsantos

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuJCeaIk1_0

This is the show that I'll be appearing on this summer. It debuts on June 8th on El Rey Network. I RIDE WITH EL REY.

[GeneChing]

I watched Machete Kills again (luv that film) last night on El Rey Network (http://www.elreynetwork.com/) to catch the trailer as I figured they would play it for that film. I was right. I posted what I caught of it on my instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmQ2WrADiZ/?taken-by=jedinitekrew.emperor). Unfortunately I wasn't quick enough to catch the scenes with me in it, but I'm in shot for sure. :cool:

While I'm on the subject, check out EL REY NATION (http://elreynation.com/).

[GeneChing]

My castmate Crystal Santos just posted the full promo on her facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/performercrystalsantos/posts/10154706473624385?pnref=story).

[GeneChing]

Man at Arms: Art of War on El Rey Network (https://www.martialartsentertainment.com/man-at-arms-art-of-war-on-el-rey-network/)
BY MARTIAL ARTS ENTERTAINMENT


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“Danny Trejo (Machete, Sons of Anarchy) will host the upcoming El Rey Network original unscripted series “Man at Arms.” The eight-part series will premiere on the network in early June 8, 2017.

As host of “Man at Arms”, Trejo will introduce each episode, preside over the expert roundtable of builders, historians and martial artists and participate in the weapons testing phase to see how much destruction they can cause.

“Who better to host a show celebrating iconic weapons in pop culture than ‘Machete’ himself, Danny Trejo?” asked El Rey Network president and G.M. Daniel Tibbets. “Danny is a longtime friend of our founder, Robert Rodriguez and also of El Rey Network. He brings the right mix of mentorship, humor and knowledge to ‘Man at Arms’.”

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Danny Trejo Man At Arms: Art of War on El Rey Network

El Rey Network will bring the popular and celebrated digital series, “Man at Arms” to television in a co-production deal with DEFY Media, the studio that created “Man at Arms”. Iconic weapons and armor have played a starring role in some of the most memorable scenes in movie history and can be found throughout pop culture, from movies to video games to comics to TV shows.

In each episode of “Man at Arms”, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce famed weapons and armor from scratch, using both the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations, to create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash. Based on the extremely popular YouTube series, “Man at Arms” is produced by DEFY and El Rey Network. continued next post

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kCvFOtawew

Besides Danny Trejo, the cast includes Crystal Santos, Marko Zorar, Gene Ching, D’amon Stith, Matt Stagmer (Swordsmith), Kerry Stagmer (Swordsmith/Blacksmith/Metalsmith), and Illya Alekseyev (Armorer/Bladesmith).

DEFY Media’s award-winning digital series, which recently celebrated its 100th episode, consistently averages over 1.5MM views per episode and has built a vast and passionate fan community.

“Man at Arms” is produced by DEFY, led by heads of Television/OTT Production and Development Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack, Chief Content Officer Barry Blumberg, and El Rey Network. Hoffman and Pollack serve as series executive producers and showrunners. Blumberg will also serve as an executive producer.”

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Crystal Santos Man At Arms: Art of War on El Rey Network

Episode Descriptions:

101 “Weapons of Kung Fu” – June 8 at 8:00pm et
Ancient China developed the honorable martial arts of Kung Fu and the weapons needed incredible precision and expert handling. The ji is a hybrid between a spear and a dagger-axe that has been used for over 3000 years. The wind and fire blade is used in pairs to slash, stab or disarm an opponent.

102 “Weapons of the Gods” – June 15 at 8:00pm et
India fostered some of the deadliest and most unique weapons including the haladie knife, a double-edged dagger with long blades to put distance between the weapon used and their opponent and the urumi, a flexible whip-like blade.

103 “African War Blades” – June 22 at 8:00pm et
Since the beginning of time, African civilizations have crafted some of the most lethal weapons known to the world including the Membele knife, a curved throwing dagger that was often carved to resemble a bird’s head and the Shotel, a sickle-shaped sword used to hook and rip invading soldiers off their horses.

104 “Weapons of the Mongol Horde” June 29 at 8:00pm et
The fearsome Mongol Horde carved out one of the largest empires in the ancient world through their ability to wield deadly weapons on horseback. The composite bow has a range of 820 feet and the ballista could shoot a heavy arrow with more accuracy than a catapult.

105 “New World Warriors” – July 6 at 8:00pm et
The Aztec Empire developed some of the simplest but most effective weapons to assist them in their savage battlefield tactics including the macuahuitl, a wooden sword with its sides embedded with prismatic blades sharper than steel razor blades and the Mayan’s long distance weapon – the atlatl.

106 “Weapons of the Pharaohs” – July 13 at 8:00pm et
The Armies of the Egyptian Pharaoh cut a bloody path through the ancient world, creating one the mightiest empires ever known. Using weapons ranging from the Battle Axe to the Khopesh, ancient Egypt ruled the ancient world.

107 “Stuff that Legends are Made Of” – July 20 at 8:00pm et
Explore the heroic swords behind the legends including the Arabian Zulfiqar given to Ali ibn Abi Talib by Muhammad and the Tuzin El Cid won from King Yucef.

108 “Weapons of the Rising Sun” July 27 at 8:00pm et
The Samurai, the mightiest warrior class the world has ever known, were famously known for their incredible use of the straight-headed spear the Yari and the Katana, one of the finest cutting weapons in world military history.

They changed the order of presentation. I'm in episodes 1, 4, 5, 7, & 8.

[GeneChing]

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That's the sword I got to test for the cameras. :cool:

[sanjuro_ronin]

So its kind of like the forge show on A&E?

[GeneChing]

A&E's Forged in Fire is a competition. MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR is not. The weapons aren't built in a timed race, but at the shop of Baltimore Knife & Sword. (http://imakeswords.com/) Also our show is more focused on the history behind the weapons, so we recount legends and set up tests that are more appropriate to the weapon itself.

Actually, one of BKS's representatives, Ilya Alekseyev, was a winner on FiF - S2E4 'Spiked Shield'.

I'll have more on this very soon, of course. But right now, I'm rather inundated with production for KFTC25 AF (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?69762-KUNG-FU-TAI-CHI-25TH-ANNIVERSARY-FESTIVAL-May-19-21-2017-San-Jose-CA).

[GeneChing]

Follow the link for my fav trailer so far... :cool:


Watch: Danny Trejo Slices and Dices His Way Through El Rey Network's 'Man at Arms' Preview (VIDEO) (https://www.tvinsider.com/203242/man-at-arms-art-of-war-el-rey-network-danny-trejo/)
Jeff Pfeiffer May 19, 2017 3:00 pm

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El Rey Network
Host Danny Trejo promises a "badass history lesson" in El Rey Network's Man at Arms: Art of War

"It takes three things to make a badass movie,” says Danny Trejo in this exclusive trailer for El Rey Network's new series Man at Arms: Art of War. “Bullets, blood and blades." Trejo should know, having starred in a number of films featuring plenty of all three elements, especially in his role as Machete in Robert Rodriguez' films.

Trejo is again working with his frequent film collaborator as host of this series on Rodriguez' El Rey Network. Each episode of Man at Arms, which is based on the popular YouTube series, features iconic weapons that have played prominent roles in pop culture, from video games to comics to TV shows.

A team of expert craftsmen reproduce these weapons from scratch, and afterward, Trejo and others clearly have fun testing them out, as you can see in the slicin'-and-dicin' clip below.

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiLvagd0tHU

May Day (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70278-May-Day) stars one of my Man At Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) co-stars, Crystal Santos.

[GeneChing]

I sent advanced copies of the July+August 2017 (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70280-July-August-2017) issue to my castmates on Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) because the show is the topic of my Chollywood Rising (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57225-Chollywood-rising) column in this one.

Two of them posted on their instagrams. If you're an instagrammer, please follow my castmates Marko Zaror and Crystal Santos to show them a little KungFuMagazine.com luv. :cool:



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Coming soon!!! At @elreynetwork Thanks @geneching for the kung Fu magazine! #manatarmsartofwar #weapons #martialarts
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Oh my gosh....this is so awesome! I got a cool gift from Kung Fu Magazine today! Their recent issue with the most awesome t-shirt ever!!!! Thank you Gene Ching and Kung Fu Magazine! ����❤️
#KungFu #MartialArts #KungFuMagazine
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Our 'official' cover reveal is today, but I meant to post this yesterday as a teaser. Now it'll only be a teaser for a short time...:o

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI4CwY1is30

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZZQZByI1KY

[GeneChing]

Once again, I appear in Ep 1, 4, 5, 7 & 8. :cool:


Danny Trejo Hosts El Rey Network Original Series MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR, 6/8 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Danny-Trejo-Hosts-El-Rey-Network-Original-Series-MAN-AT-ARMS-ART-OF-WAR-68-20170519)
TV News Desk May. 19, 2017

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El Rey Network's new original series MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR will debut on June 8 at 8:00pm. Hosted by machete himself, Danny Trejo (Machete, Sons of Anarchy), the eight-part series spotlights the nobility of craftsmanship and working with your hands. In each episode a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce legendary weapons from scratch, using techniques from the past, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original creators' wildest imaginations, to create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, stabs or smashes, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash. Based on the extremely popular Youtube series, "Man at Arms" is produced by DEFY and El Rey Network.
Episode Descriptions:

101 "Weapons of Kung Fu" - June 8 at 8:00pm et
Ancient China developed the honorable martial arts of Kung Fu and the weapons needed incredible precision and expert handling. The ji is a hybrid between a spear and a dagger-axe that has been used for over 3000 years. The wind and fire blade is used in pairs to slash, stab or disarm an opponent.

102 "Weapons of the Gods" - June 15 at 8:00pm et
India fostered some of the deadliest and most unique weapons including the haladie knife, a double-edged dagger with long blades to put distance between the weapon used and their opponent and the urumi, a flexible whip-like blade.

103 "African War Blades" - June 22 at 8:00pm et
Since the beginning of time, African civilizations have crafted some of the most lethal weapons known to the world including the Membele knife, a curved throwing dagger that was often carved to resemble a bird's head and the Shotel, a sickle-shaped sword used to hook and rip invading soldiers off their horses.

104 "Weapons of the Mongol Horde" June 29 at 8:00pm et
The fearsome Mongol Horde carved out one of the largest empires in the ancient world through their ability to wield DEADLY WEAPONS on horseback. The composite bow has a range of 820 feet and the ballista could shoot a heavy ARROW with more accuracy than a catapult.

105 "New World Warriors" - July 6 at 8:00pm et
The Aztec EMPIRE developed some of the simplest but most effective weapons to assist them in their savage battlefield tactics including the macuahuitl, a wooden sword with its sides embedded with prismatic blades sharper than steel razor blades and the Mayan's long distance weapon - the atlatl.

106 "Weapons of the Pharaohs" - July 13 at 8:00pm et
The Armies of the Egyptian Pharaoh cut a bloody path through the ancient world, creating one the mightiest empires ever known. Using weapons ranging from the Battle Axe to the Khopesh, ancient Egypt ruled the ancient world.

107 "Stuff that Legends are Made Of" - July 20 at 8:00pm et
Explore the heroic swords behind the legends including the Arabian Zulfiqar given to Ali ibn Abi Talib by Muhammad and the Tuzin El Cid won from King Yucef.

108 "Weapons of the Rising Sun" July 27 at 8:00pm et
The Samurai, the mightiest warrior class the world has ever known, were famously known for their incredible use of the straight-headed spear the Yari and the Katana, one of the finest cutting weapons in world military history.

About Danny Trejo Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo's name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. Over the last 30 years, he has appeared in hundreds of film and TV shows. He previously appeared on EL REY NETWORK when he reunited with Robert Rodriguez for season two of From Dusk till Dawn: The Series. Danny's other recent television work includes recurring roles on SONS OF ANARCHY and King of the Hill and has appeared on episodes of MODERN FAMILY and BREAKING BAD among others. He has also appeared in such major releases as Desperado (1995), Heat (1995), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Anaconda (1997), Con Air (1997), Six Days, Seven Nights (1998), The Replacement Killers (1998) Grindhouse (2007), Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007), Urban Justice (2007), Valley of Angels (2008), Machete (2010), Predators (2010), and Range15 (2016). Trejo recently finished shooting DEAD AGAIN In Tombstone, the sequel to Dead In Tombstone, for Universal. Last year he opened the flagship restaurant of Trejo's Tacos in the Mid-Wilshire area in Los Angeles and the second location Trejo's Cantina in the Hollywood area. Danny's newest culinary endeavor, Trejo's Coffee & Donuts is set to open this Spring. Despite Danny's impressive list of credits, it's his continuous roles as a devoted father of three and an INTERVENTION counselor that bring him the most satisfaction.

About DEFY Media
DEFY Media is the top digital producer and programmer for 13-34 year olds, and the largest owner of Youtube channels and leading media brands across the comedy, lifestyle and gaming verticals. Each month, DEFY-produced content generates 800 million video views and reaches 125 million viewers across our 70 million Youtube subscribers, 80 million unique web visitors and consumers of our apps, which have been downloaded over 25 million times. DEFY Media brands include Smosh, recently named by Variety as the top brand for 13-17 year olds, Break, known for its top program "Prank It Forward"™, and Screen Junkies, home to the highly influential Emmy-nominated digital series "Honest Trailers". The world's top brands partner with DEFY to build immersive advertising solutions that deliver unparalleled access to this influential audience. With uniquely integrated capabilities in content development, studio production, distribution and promotion, DEFY Media is built for content delivery in the digital age. Please visit us at www.DEFYMedia.com.

About EL REY NETWORK El Rey Network is a 24-hour, English-language lifestyle network targeting "Strivers," viewers who hold strong core beliefs about the importance of family, independence, hard work, craftsmanship, and legacy. Founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, and curated by Rodriguez and his artistic collective, the network features action-packed programming, relatable heroes and aspirational stories that embrace today's America. El Rey's slate is anchored by signature series including the original drama "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series," the one-on-one interview program "El Rey Network Presents: The Director's Chair," and "Lucha Underground," a lucha libre wrestling series produced by Mark Burnett. El Rey Network's lineup also showcases a wide range of iconic feature films and television series including genre, action, and sci-fi/ horror. EL REY NETWORK LLC is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures, with a minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.

Photo Credit: El Rey Network

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D05Uhk-xB8

Wonder Woman (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?67096-Wonder-Woman)'s sword forged by my cast mates on MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network).

[GeneChing]

I'll have some exclusive buzz of my own here (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/) next week. :cool:


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History’s Most Incredible Weapons Get Their Own Show (http://www.lifezette.com/popzette/historys-most-incredible-weapons-get-own-show/)
LifeZette previews the very first episode of El Rey's compelling new 'Man at Arms'
by Dave Taylor | Updated 01 Jun 2017 at 9:23 AM

Humankind has a habit of solving conflict through warfare. Well before recorded history, men were beating each other with sticks, poles, rocks, and whatever else was at hand — sometimes for good reason and sometimes not.

The evolution of weapons proved a critical element for the rise and longevity of empires; if your sticks were longer and heavier than the other guys, you had a marked advantage.

So it’s no wonder that actor Danny Trejo, of “Machete” and “Spy Kids” fame, has launched a new TV series launching on the El Rey Network called “Man At Arms: Art of War,” in which he explores the evolution of weapons and specific exotic weaponry from many cultures and eras. As the show explains in its opening, “Often the difference between victory and defeat hinged on the design of a single weapon.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK7Bc3BuFTQ

This is a reality show, however — so Trejo has assembled three teams, one to figure out how to build the weapon in question, one to talk about the history of the weapon and its cultural context, and a third to demonstrate its use. Blacksmiths, university historians, and Hollywood stunt people all work in the same industrial warehouse.

LifeZette got a look at the show's upcoming premiere episode, which focuses on the history and construction of two Chinese weapons, the venerable Ji and the exotic — and not particularly practical — Wind and Fire blade. The former is a double-ended pole arm that's sort of a hybrid between a spear, a dagger, and a battle ax, while the latter is what you'd get if you took a steel frisbee and added some super menacing blades to the outer edge.

It's the construction that's the most interesting, with a team of engineers, blacksmiths and forgers reverse-engineering the weapons and using a combination of classical and ultra-modern metalsmith techniques to recreate them. Plasma cutter? Right next to the traditional charcoal forge. Lots of slow-motion sparks fly as a red-hot piece of metal is hammered, or as water vaporizes instantly when poured onto a piece straight out of the fire.

The historical discussion from the academics is the least interesting bit of show and should probably be dropped or beefed up with some ivory-tower types who have more of a presence on camera. But the kung fu masters and stunt people? They look like they're having the most fun trying to figure out the practicalities of the weapons and how best to use them for an assault.

Unfortunately, we see too little of host Trejo. He's a great personality with a ton of charisma, just as tough and unique as he is in all his film roles; but here he also shows a wry sense of humor that helps the show have a story to tell through the chosen weapons.

Coming up in future episodes, the "Man at Arms" team will also be looking at the design, construction, history and use of more obscure weapons, including the Macuahuitl, the Zulfiqar, and the Kopesh. Never heard of them? That's OK; it'll still be compelling, educating and entertaining viewing.

"Man at Arms: Art of War" premieres on El Rey Network on June 8.

Dave Taylor, based in Boulder, Colorado, has been writing about consumer electronics, technology and pop culture for many years and runs the popular site AskDaveTaylor.com.

[GeneChing]

MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – A New Original Series on EL REY Network Starring ME! (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1362)by me. :cool:

[GeneChing]

Last Action Hero (2000) is playing on El Rey Network now (http://www.elreynetwork.com/schedule) and it's hosted by MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR cast members Ilya and Matt. Check it out!

I think most of us did hosting segments while filming the show. Danny Trejo already had one I think, but he did a fresh one to help promote our new show. I did one for 36 Chamber (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?25619-The-36th-Chamber-of-Shaolin-(a-k-a-Master-Killer)). That was super fun so I do hope they run it.

[GeneChing]

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TONIGHT! The 36th Chamber brings our Kung Fu classics to their new night - It's Flying Five Finger One Armed Eight Pole Shaolin Exploding Death Touch TUESDAY! 6p ET only on El Rey Network! (https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/photos/a.275702175867552.51807.255001614604275/1089438377827257/?type=3&theater)


SCHEDULE ALL TIMES ET
6:00 PM THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN
8:30 PM RETURN TO THE 36TH CHAMBER
10:30 PM DISCIPLES OF THE 36TH CHAMBER

I've been wondering what would happen to Flying Five Finger One Armed Eight Pole Shaolin Exploding Death Touch Thursdays (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68210-El-Rey-Network-and-Shaw-Brothers&p=1277335#post1277335) with Man At Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) taking the Thursday slot. Last night was Ilya & Matt hosting Last Action Hero. Will tonight be my hosting of THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?25619-The-36th-Chamber-of-Shaolin-(a-k-a-Master-Killer))? It starts in a less than an hour.

And if it is, I will only be able to watch a little of it because I have an appointment.

[GeneChing]

Alas. It's the old RZA one. False alarm.

[GeneChing]

Now I'm wondering if they will actually run it or if it went to the cutting room floor. My segment was shot last and we were all really exhausted, so I'm curious if it came out. They were trying to get me to connect it to the Ji, the weapon in the first episode, because someone mistook a Monk Spade for a Ji. I tried to make a tie using the crescent blade shape, but I'm not sure it came off. But that was just one small segment in a lot of filming, so we shall see.

[GeneChing]

Man at Arms: Art of War premieres tomorrow 8PM & 10PM EST on El Rey Network.

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[GeneChing]

Tonight! I'm so excited. We filmed hours of footage for Episode One, but I have no idea what it'll come out like. I hope you'll all watch.

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Here's an interview with Danny from yesterday.


Danny Trejo And Mike Jones Talk 'Man At Arms: Art Of War' (http://dc101.iheart.com/onair/mike-jones-4720/danny-trejo-and-mike-jones-talk-15894129/)
posted by "Nature Boy" Mike Jones @mikejonesradio - 1 day ago

Danny Trejo is a man that knows a thing or two about badass weapons, as we've seen for years in his movies. He was the perfect person to host the new show that debuts tomorrow night on El Rey, Man At Arms: Art of War!

Danny and Mike Jones discussed how the show came together, some of the best weapons that were crafted by the experts, incorporating those weapons into his future movies and how Danny is taking over the food world with his taco restaurants and new donut shop in Hollywood!

Make sure you watch the new show Man At Arms: Art of War, debuting tomorrow on the El Rey Network. Here's a preview of the show, it looks awesome!

And whenever you're in LA, make sure you go by Trejo's Coffee & Donuts and Trejo's Tacos!

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lducJzV_s4

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9OrVivkOsY

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8IO5vn_e0

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hl4J0n8Xio

[GeneChing]

When guys sway they've never heard of El Rey Network (http://www.elreynetwork.com), I often demand that they turn over their Man card right then. :p



TV Guy: El Rey network still strives for a male audience (http://www.recordonline.com/entertainmentlife/20170608/tv-guy-el-rey-network-still-strives-for-male-audience)

What do men want? The El Rey Network launches two new series with that question in mind. Hosted by Danny Trejo, “Man at Arms: Art of War” (8 p.m.) celebrates weaponry real and imagined with an accent on craftsmanship.

In each of eight episodes, Trejo will oversee the creation of iconic weapons that have “starred” in movies, television shows, video games and comics.

Each is appraised for how well it represents its mythical counterpart and judged for real-world functionality.

Australian cameraman and reporter Tim Noonan hosts “Rite of Passage” (9 p.m.), a 12-episode globe-spanning look at cultures from Venezuela to West Africa to Siberia, and the extreme ceremonial rituals in each society that define the transition to manhood.

All of them include pain, endurance and large doses of danger. Many involve dangerous creatures, from bucking broncos to crocodiles and venomous snakes.

Networks have long been in search of male viewers, and you can’t get more masculine than the subject of these two series. Will men watch?

The El Rey Network was launched by director Robert Rodriguez in 2013 as an English-language channel targeting Latino viewers.

Much of its programming has reflected the over-the-top pulp-exploitation flavor of Rodriguez’s films (“From Dusk Till Dawn”).

The network has also announced its mission and market as an audience of “strivers,” men who identify as working and middle class and who value hard work, independence, family and a notion of “living by a code.”

Few networks have so tightly identified themselves and their particular niche. Whether El Rey sticks with its strivers or reaches them should be interesting to see.

Networks are more often defined by hit shows that few could have seen coming. The Spike Network was also aimed at a male audience, but it reaches most viewers with its “Lip Sync Battle,” a reality showcase that’s not exactly dripping with testosterone.

Spike is hardly the only network to stray from its first mission. How did A&E go from Arts and Entertainment to “Duck Dynasty”? Or AMC evolve from old movies to “The Walking Dead”?

It’s not always easy to stick to living by a code.

[GeneChing]

Official page on EL REY NETWORK here. (http://www.elreynetwork.com/originals/man-at-arms-art-of-war)

https://elrey-content.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/9323b65e-4c90-11e7-94a1-12d6c5238da6.jpg?v=46

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz6qF5QIZy4

Unfortunately, MartialArtsMart.com no longer carries double-headed ji anymore. No stable supplier. But MAM does carry a single-headed ji, (http://www.martialartsmart.com/45-02.html) but just the head - you'd have to mount it yourself.

[GeneChing]

I'd do the first forum review, but even I have to balk at such shameless self-promotion. ;)

[GeneChing]

Tune in tonight for Episode 2 of MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR on El Rey Network as my cast mates take on the weapons of India (note that I won't appear in Ep2 or Ep3, but will return for Ep4 - 'Til next time - STAY SHARP!)

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[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOxjYcPXYiU

This was last week's episode's extra reel. I'm not in that episode or this week's episode (but you can see me for a millisecond at 0:16 in this extra reel).

Man At Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) & Indian martial arts (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?69806-Indian-Martial-Arts)

[GeneChing]

Danny Trejo (https://www.facebook.com/officialdannytrejo/photos/a.157934544236961.31742.149925701704512/1545285992168469/?type=3&theater)
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Join Danny Trejo, host of El Rey Network's "Man at Arms: Art of War" for a Facebook live today at 2:30p PT. Machete himself will answer your questions - LIVE!


Tune in, Turn on, Stay Sharp!

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALqdcN0zc8

This is this week's episode's extra reel. I'm not in this episode either but again, you can see me for a millisecond at 0:16 in this extra reel.

Man At Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) & African martial arts (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?45823-African-martial-arts)

[GeneChing]

Check out my chat with Master Mimi Chan (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=117) on Culture Chat her podcast.


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CChat 22: Gene Ching on Weapons, Drug Intervention, and Fencing (https://www.culturechatpodcast.com/geneching/)
June 27, 2017 by M Chan
Gene Ching keeps busy. He is the publisher of Kung Fu Magazine, a martial artist, a fencing expert, and is the Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Supervisor in which he volunteers his time in drug and psychiatric crisis intervention at music events. I had the pleasure of talking with him about all of these areas of expertise. I also learned more about ancient weapons, making weapons, and his new show Man at Arms: Art of War on the El Rey Network.

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsgK8tuJquc

I was on the Mongolian episode last Thursday and will be on the Aztec episode this Thursday.

Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) meets Archery. (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?66419-Archery)

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm-1025U5bU

I'm in tonight's episode too. Tune in, turn on and stay sharp!

[GeneChing]

We're already at Episode 5: "New World Warriors" Check us out tonight on El Rey Network. I RIDE WITH EL REY.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDRaVOx-22M

[GeneChing]

I'm not in this week's episode but please support our show. We want to get renewed. I'll be back in the next two episodes.

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Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) does Ancient Egyptian Martial Arts (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?547-Ancient-Egyptian-Martial-Arts)

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkiJY2QJmjg

Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) does Ancient Egyptian Martial Arts (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?547-Ancient-Egyptian-Martial-Arts)

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaShNgYl4Jk

[GeneChing]

MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Stuff That Legends Are Made Of (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1370)

[GeneChing]

I've been told that my weapon test scene for Tizona was cut, but that's just as well. I'm still in the episode in my usual weapons expert role. Tune in, turn on & stay sharp!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2GbEkXq5BQ

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[GeneChing]

I share some behind-the-scenes perspective in MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR: For the Love of the Katana (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1371).

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFiNJvuXoAAgISl.jpg:large

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQ5JO65Dgk

I've been away backpacking the John Muir Trail so I haven't even seen our finale episode yet. :o

[GeneChing]

MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR episodes 1-3 are now available on Xfinity.

[GeneChing]

El Rey Network Greenlights Second Season Of ‘Man At Arms: Art Of War’ (http://www.multichannel.com/prfeed/el-rey-network-greenlights-second-season-man-arms-art-war/417495)
Danny Trejo To Return As Host
1/14/2018 3:30 PM

Austin, TX – El Rey Network has greenlit the original unscripted series “Man at Arms: Art of War” for a second season with the incomparable Danny Trejo returning as host. The renewal was announced today by El Rey Network President and GM Daniel Tibbets. The second season will continue the collaboration between El Rey Network and DEFY Media, the digital media company that created the digital series “Man at Arms”. The series moves to ten episodes and will debut in the second half of 2018.

“’Man at Arms: Art of War’ has been a terrific addition to El Rey Network’s original programming slate. Our audience really responded to this exploration and celebration of craftsmanship, history and strength,” said Tibbets. “Season 1 expanded the universe of the digital series and season 2 will truly test the limits of the team of expert craftsmen.”

In each episode of “Man at Arms”, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce iconic weapons and armor from scratch, using the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations. The builders create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash.

The showrunner already contacted me about this but I was under an NDA.

[GeneChing]

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From El Rey Network's facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/)

[GeneChing]

Man at Arms: Art of War Second Season To Return Danny Trejo as Host (https://www.martialartsentertainment.com/man-at-arms-art-of-war-second-season-to-return-danny-trejo-as-host/)
By Martial Arts Entertainment - January 12, 2018030

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Danny Trejo Man At Arms: Art of War on El Rey Network

We are excited to share with you that El Rey Network’s original unscripted series Man at Arms: Art of War second season will see the incomparable Danny Trejo returning as host. The original series also features martial artists including our own Gene Ching as a weapons expert as he explores weapons like the Spanish sword. We also watch the dark and beautiful Crystal Santos as she puts her strength behind the testing of unique weapons like the Haladie, a triple bladed daggar.

El Rey Network President and GM Daniel Tibbets announced the renewal today. Man at Arms: Art of War second season will continue the collaboration between El Rey Network and DEFY Media, the digital media company that created the digital series Man at Arms. The series moves to ten episodes and will debut in the second half of 2018.

’Man at Arms: Art of War’ has been a terrific addition to El Rey Network’s original programming slate. Our audience really responded to this exploration and celebration of craftsmanship, history and strength,” said Tibbets. “Season 1 expanded the universe of the digital series and season 2 will truly test the limits of the team of expert craftsmen.

In each episode of Man at Arms, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce iconic weapons and armor from scratch, using the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations. The builders create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash.

DEFY Media’s award-winning Man at Arms digital series consistently averages over 1.5MM views per episode and has built a vast and passionate fan community.

Man at Arms: Art of War second season will be produced by DEFY for the El Rey Network and led by DEFY’s Christopher Willey, SVP OTT and Television Development.

The original deal for Man at Arms: Art of War was brokered by David Sherman at WME.

About Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. Danny has starred in dozens of films including DESPERADO, HEAT, the FROM DUSK TILL DAWN series, CON AIR, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO, and the SPY KIDS movies, MACHETE and MACHETE KILLS, the BAD ASS Trilogy and DEAD AGAIN IN TOMBSTONE and co-starred in DEATH RACE 2, DEATH RACE: INFERNO and MUPPETS MOST WANTED. On television, Danny has most recently has appeared on episodes of The Flash. He has appeared on Modern Family, Breaking Bad, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and NCIS: Los Angeles among others. Additionally, Trejo voices characters in the animated film STORKS and THE BOOK OF LIFE. Along with lending his voice on American Dad!, Rick and Morty, Puss in Boots, Young Justice and Family Guy. He also collaborated on the new video game “Family Guy: another freakin’ mobile game.” Trejo recently finished shooting the horror comedy THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, starring Mikey Epps and Kat Williams. And if you didn’t think Trejo was busy enough, after the success of last year’s openings of the flagship restaurant Trejo’s Tacos in the Mid-Wilshire area and Trejo’s Cantina in Hollywood, he has opened two new locations in Woodland Hills and USC village. Danny’s newest culinary endeavor, Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts, is proving to be just as successful as his tacos. Despite Danny’s impressive list of credits, it’s his continuous roles as a devoted father of three and an intervention counselor that bring him the most satisfaction.

About DEFY Media
DEFY is built on the idea that media should be as meaningful and dynamic as the audiences it’s made for. We’ve done that by creating expansive and authentic content brands – SMOSH, Screen Junkies, Clevver, AWEme, BREAK and Made Man – that young people obsess over. Powered by in-house studios and the most adept talents and producers, DEFY has uniquely scaled its digital sensibility, expanding 75 regularly scheduled programs across more than 25 video platforms, including SVOD, television and film. In a world where viewers hold the power, DEFY’s brands have earned more than 110 million followers on YouTube and the world’s largest social platforms combined, driving more than 800MM total video views each month through content that matters to young audiences. Learn more about DEFY and our obsession-worthy brands at www.defymedia.com<http://www.defymedia.com/>

About El Rey Network
El Rey Network is a Latino-infused entertainment brand that revels in the courage, capacity, and creativity of ordinary people on extraordinary journeys. Launched by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and run by Rodriguez and his artistic collective, El Rey Network develops and produces linear and digital programming as well as integrated branded entertainment offerings. El Rey Network’s flagship is a 24-hour English-language entertainment and lifestyle cable channel that focuses a distinctly Latino lens on popular culture. El Rey Network is jointly owned by Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade with a minority stake held by Univision Networks & Studios, Inc.

Like I said, I've been contacted about this already, but I'm not signed on yet. Soon come, hopefully. Should I put 'unlimited nachos' in my rider? :cool:

[GeneChing]

They've dubbed us into Spanish. It is strangely gratifying to be dubbed into another language after watching so many dubbed films over the years. Ironically, Danny, Marko and Crystal were dubbed as well, and they all speak Spanish.


History líder de la TV paga con el estreno de Hombres de armas (http://www.todotvnews.com/news/History-lider-de-la-TV-paga-con-el-estreno-de-Hombres-de-armas.html)

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Hombres de armas

Por @todotvnews el 16/02/2018

El estreno de la serie con Danny Trejo en México, el pasado martes 6 de febrero, posicionó al canal en el segundo lugar entre hombres de 18 a 34 años.

History se consolidó como líder de la TV paga con el estreno exclusivo de Hombres de armas, el pasado 6 de febrero, bajo la conducción de Danny Trejo.

El debut en México posicionó al canal en el lugar número dos entre hombres de 18 a 34 años, entre hombres de 25 a 54 años y entre personas de 35 a 49 años, y número tres entre hombres de 18 a 49 años.

La serie cuenta también con la participación de Illya Alekseyev (Desafio sobre fFuego) y la actriz de acción experta en artes marciales Crystal Santos. Será el mismo "Machete" y sus compañeros, los que junto a un grupo de expertos, que prueben cada uno de los mortales artefactos conocidos por su letalidad.

"Estaba estático cuando me pidieron que participara en Hombre de Armas. Me estoy divirtiendo mucho haciéndolo, con todo mi tiempo en la industria del cine finalmente pude entender y aprender más de las armas que se usan. La serie es realmente interesante, es una manera divertida de aprender historia", contó Trejo.

Hombre de Armas es un programa de ocho episodios que llevará a la audiencia de History a recorrer el mundo de las más famosas y efectivas armas desarrolladas desde tiempo inmemoriales en China, la India y África, entre otros lugares, mostrando con espectaculares proezas el letal poder de éstas.

En cada episodio un equipo de expertos artesanos reproducirá hábilmente armas y armaduras, utilizando la tecnología que habría estado disponible en el momento histórico en que fueron creadas originalmente, para luego probar sus capacidades y permitirle a la audiencia ver de primera mano el funcionamiento y cuan mortíferas pueden llegar a ser.

Episodios de estreno (todos los martes a las 21:00 horas):

Martes 20 de febrero:

Episodio 3: Espadas Africanas

Martes 27 de febrero:

Episodio 4: Armas Mongoles

Martes 6 de marzo:

Episodio 5 : Aztecas: guerreros del nuevo mundo

Martes 13 de marzo:

Episodio 6: Armas de faraones

Martes 20 de marzo:

Episodio 7: Armas legendarias

Martes 27 de marzo:

Episodio 8: Yari y Katana: armas del sol naciente

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History leader of pay TV with the premiere of Men of arms

By @todotvnews on 02/16/2018

The premiere of the series with Danny Trejo in Mexico, on Tuesday, February 6, positioned the channel in second place among men aged 18 to 34 years.

History was consolidated as the leader of pay TV with the exclusive premiere of Hombres de armas, on February 6, under the leadership of Danny Trejo.

The debut in Mexico positioned the channel in the number two place among men from 18 to 34 years old, between men from 25 to 54 years old and between people from 35 to 49 years old, and number three among men from 18 to 49 years old.

The series also features the participation of Illya Alekseyev (Challenge on Fire) and martial arts actress expert Crystal Santos. It will be the same "Machete" and his companions, who together with a group of experts, will try each of the deadly artifacts known for their lethality.

"I was static when they asked me to participate in Man of Arms, I'm having a lot of fun doing it, with all my time in the film industry I could finally understand and learn more about the weapons that are used, the series is really interesting, it's a way fun to learn history ", said Trejo.

Hombre de Armas is an eight-episode program that will take the audience of History to travel the world of the most famous and effective weapons developed since time immemorial in China, India and Africa, among other places, showing with spectacular feats the lethal power of this.

In each episode a team of expert craftsmen will skillfully reproduce weapons and armor, using the technology that would have been available at the historical moment in which they were originally created, to then test their capabilities and allow the audience to see first-hand the operation and how deadly they can become.

Premiere episodes (every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m.):

Tuesday, February 20:

Episode 3: African Swords

Tuesday, February 27:

Episode 4: Mongolian weapons

Tuesday, March 6:

Episode 5: Aztecs: warriors of the new world

Tuesday, March 13:

Episode 6: Weapons of pharaohs

Tuesday, March 20:

Episode 7: Legendary weapons

Tuesday, March 27:

Episode 8: Yari and Katana: Weapons of the Rising Sun

[GeneChing]

MARCH 7, 2018 2:08PM PT
Defy Media CEO Says 8% Layoff Is Related to Exit of ‘Tactical’ Businesses (http://variety.com/2018/digital/news/defy-media-ceo-layoffs-shutdown-tactical-businesses-1202721077/)
By Todd Spangler @xpangler
NY Digital Editor

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Matt Diamond _ Defy Media
CREDIT: COURTESY OF DEFY MEDIA

Defy Media is in the process of shuttering a few lines of business that are resulting in the layoff of about 20 staffers, or 8% of its workforce — the latest digital-media company to pare back headcount to cut costs.

In an interview, CEO Matt Diamond said the company is exiting “tactical businesses” that were not core to Defy’s business. Those included a network programmatic ad business, which has sold ads into third-party networks with inventory, and a licensing and video syndication business to distribute partner content to long-tail internet sites.

“The changes we made in personnel were to solidly focus the company on owned-and-operated brands,” Diamond said. He said the layoffs will be completed by mid-March, and added that the former employees in Defy’s programmatic ad sales business will be able to continue operating independently.

Following the cutbacks, Defy Media will have about 225 employees. The layoffs, which were announced internally last month, were previously reported by Videoink.

Meanwhile, Diamond denied rumors that Defy Media has been shopping for a buyer, saying that the company is not out “actively selling ourselves” at this point. “Rumors about us selling have been out there forever,” he said.

Defy Media CEO Pledges Company Reforms After Screen Junkies' Andy Signore Firing for Sexual Misconduct
The core of Defy’s business continues to be its original content brands — led by Smosh, Clevver and Screen Junkies — that cater to a 15-to-29-year-old demographic. The company overall produces more than 70 shows, with more than 1 million viewers watching on average each week, according to Diamond.

“The changes we made were to accelerate profitability,” Diamond said. “For us, we feel strongly that being profitable and building around your brands is critical in this market.”

Defy Media joins the rash of belt-tightening in the digital media space. In recent months, BuzzFeed, Vox Media, Refinery29, Mashable and Funny Or Die have each made rounds of staff cutbacks.

Defy is making the job cuts to streamline the biz, according to Diamond, not because it was running low on funds. Most recently, Defy Media raised $70 million in September 2016 led by Wellington Management; previous investors in the company include Viacom and Lionsgate.

Diamond said Defy Media went out looking to raise capital last year but ultimately “we pulled back” at the beginning of 2018. “We had offers, but we were underwhelmed,” he said.

Besides its core digital business on YouTube, Facebook and other platforms, Defy Media will continue to look at longer-form TV projects in an “opportunistic” manner, Diamond said.

On that front, Defy Media recently entered into a pact with GRB Entertainment, under which the companies plan to develop and distribute an original programming slate for domestic and international distribution built on Defy’s content franchises including Smosh, AWEme, Clevver and Screen Junkies. GRB most recently acquired international distribution rights to Defy’s series “Man at Arms” and “Super Fan Builds.”

In addition, El Rey Network announced the renewal of unscripted series “Man at Arms: Art of War,” hosted by Danny Trejo, for second season. The 10-episode series will debut on the cable channel in the second half of 2018. In each episode, a team of expert craftsmen reproduce iconic weapons and armor from scratch, using technology that would have been available at the time they were originally created.

Separately, last year Defy Media said it instituted new HR measures following the firing of Screen Junkies founder Andy Signore for inappropriate sexual behavior. Under the company’s new policies, sexual-harassment training is mandatory for all employees. Somewhat disconcerting. Frankly, working with DEFY has been an education for me on the power of digital media. I had no idea about the magnitude of influence and the staggering numbers behind it all.

[GeneChing]

Int’l nets take on Man at Arms (https://www.c21media.net/intl-nets-take-on-man-at-arms/)

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Man at Arms tests historical weapons created by experts

Broadcasters in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe have acquired Man at Arms, the unscripted series hosted by Sons of Anarchy’s Danny Trejo.

A&E Ole Network in Latin America, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific in India and Viasat in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe will air the show, which was commissioned by El Rey, the US channel founded by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez.

Produced by Defy Media, it sees an expert roundtable of builders, historians and martial artists test weapons created by experts to see how much destruction they can cause. The series is distributed internationally by US-based GRB Entertainment.

I'm filming Season 2 now. We've really upped our game. More to come.

[GeneChing]

He's a longshot but I have my fingers crossed. Season 2 is in the can and should be coming at ya by late summer/early fall.


The 80 reality TV hosts and 205 reality shows eligible for an Emmy (https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2018/06/reality-tv-emmy-ballots-2018/)

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by Andy Dehnart 11 Jun. 2018 | 3:46 pm

Emmy nomination voting started today, and the nominating ballots reveal which reality TV shows, hosts, and crew members are eligible to be nominated.

Voting for potential nominees starts today and ends June 25, and the nominations will be announced July 12.

Below, I’ve listed the reality show hosts eligible to be nominated (80 shows’ hosts are listed, though some have teams of hosts), and also all series from the four major reality show categories: structured, unstructured, competition, and documentary/nonfiction.

I’ve also included the 45 potential nominees for casting Emmys; it’s only the second year that reality TV casting directors have been able to be nominated. (Last year, Born This Way‘s casting team won the first casting Emmy for the genre.)

There are also reality, unscripted, and documentary shows on the ballots in various categories, such as main title design.

The full Emmy ballots have descriptions of each show for the program categories, and here are direct links to the ballots for other unscripted and reality TV categories:

Reality Cinematography
Reality Picture Editing
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Reality Or Reality-Competition Series
Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
Nonfiction Cinematography
Nonfiction Directing
Nonfiction Picture Editing
Nonfiction Sound Editing
Nonfiction Sound Mixing
Nonfiction Writing

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
Dan Abrams, host, Live PD
Ted Allen, host, Chopped
Anthony Anderson, host, To Tell The Truth
Erin Andrews, host, Dancing With The Stars
Ben Bailey, host, Cash Cab
Alec Baldwin, host, Match Game
Tyra Banks, host, America’s Got Talent
Tyra Banks, host, America’s Next Top Model
W. Kamau Bell, host, United Shades Of America With W. Kamau Bell
Tom Bergeron, host, Dancing With The Stars
Bobby Berk, host; Karamo Brown, host; Tan France, host; Antoni Porowski, host; Jonathan Van Ness, host; Queer Eye
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, host, Fear Factor
Alton Brown, host, Iron Chef Gauntlet
Nicole Byer, host, Nailed It!
Nick Cannon, host, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out
RuPaul Charles, host, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Julie Chen, host, Big Brother: Celebrity Edition
Jeremy Clarkson, host; Richard Hammond, host; James May, host; The Grand Tour
LL Cool J, host, Lip Sync Battle
Laverne Cox, host, Glam Masters
Carson Daly, host, The Voice
DeRay Davis, host, Hip Hop Squares
Paige Davis, host, Trading Spaces
Cat Deeley, host, So You Think You Can Dance
Ellen DeGeneres, host, Ellen’s Game Of Games
Jenna Dewan, host, World Of Dance
Snoop Dogg, host, Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild
Tarek El Moussa, host; Christina El Moussa, host; Flip Or Flop
Fergie, host, The Four: Battle For Stardom
Tilman J. Fertitta, host, Billion Dollar Buyer
Guy Fieri, host, Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
Bobby Flay, host, Beat Bobby Flay
Jamie Foxx, host, Beat Shazam
Chip Gaines, host; Joanna Gaines, host; Fixer Upper
Josh Gates, host, Expedition Unknown
Bear Grylls, host, Bear Grylls: Face The Wild
Chris Hardwick, host, The Wall
Neil Patrick Harris, host, Genius Junior
Chris Harrison, host, The Bachelor: After The Final Rose
Kevin Hart, host, Hart Of The City
Steve Harvey, host, Celebrity Family Feud
Steve Harvey, host, Little Big Shots
Steve Harvey, host, Showtime At The Apollo
Allison Holker Boss, Co-host; Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Co-host; Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic
Eddie Huang, host, Huang’s World
Matt Iseman, host; Akbar Gbajabiamila, Co-host; American Ninja Warrior
Chris Jacobs, host; Lisa Joyner, host; Long Lost Family
Khloe Kardashian, host, Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian
Trek Thunder Kelly, host, Go
Phil Keoghan, host, The Amazing Race
Heidi Klum, host; Tim Gunn, Co-host; Project Runway
Padma Lakshmi, Co-host; Tom Colicchio, Co-host; Top Chef
T.J. Lavin, host, The Challenge: Vendettas
Marcus Lemonis, host, The Profit
Jane Lynch, host, Hollywood Game Night
Jamali Maddix, host, Hate Thy Neighbor
Tommy Maitland, host, The Gong Show
Method Man, host; Hailey Baldwin, Co-host; Drop The Mic
Ben Napier, host; Erin Napier, host; Home Town
Dave Navarro, host, Ink Master
“Pistol” Pete Sohren, host; Glen Plake, host; Abe Wine, host; Rob “Bender” Park, host; Truck Night In America
Jeff Probst, host, Survivor
Gordon Ramsay, host, MasterChef Junior
Norman Reedus, host, Ride With Norman Reedus
Alfonso Ribeiro, host, America’s Funniest Home Videos
Mike Rowe, host, Returning The Favor
Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh, host, The Therapist
Karley Sciortino, host, ****ever
Drew Scott, host; Jonathan Scott, host; Property Brothers
Ryan Seacrest, host, American Idol
Ryan Serhant, host, Sell It Like Serhant
Martha Stewart, host; Snoop Dogg, host; Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party
Michael Strahan, host, $100,000 Pyramid
Jon Taffer, host, Bar Rescue
Danny Trejo, host, Man At Arms: Art Of War
Iyanla Vanzant, host, Iyanla: Fix My Life
Mark L. Walberg, host, Antiques Roadshow
Casey Webb, host, Man v. Food
McKenzie Westmore, host, Face Off: Divide And Conquer
Andrew Zimmern, host, The Zimmern List



Strangely, I get "The page you requested does not exist." when I click the PDF for 'Host - Reality/Reality-Competition' on the EMMY 2018 ballots page (http://www.emmys.com/ballots/2018).

[GeneChing]

El Rey Network is under Univision Communications. I heard it was dropped from Sling, and the Dish drop likely affects El Rey too. Nasty timing because it's the finals for the World Cup, and Univision had the best coverage in the U.S. Hope this gets resolved before the 2nd season of Man at Arms: Art of War premieres (scheduled for later this summer).


Univision channels blocked from Dish, companies blame each other (https://www.cnet.com/news/univision-channels-blocked-from-dish-companies-blame-each-other/)
The standoff is bad news for Spanish-language viewers.
BY MARRIAN ZHOU
JULY 2, 2018 12:24 PM PDT

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Univision

A standoff between Dish and Univision may last indefinitely, leaving US Spanish-language viewers in the dark.

Over the weekend, Univision networks and stations disappeared from Dish. Both companies blame each other for the outage.

On Monday, New York-based Univision said in a release that Dish dropped most of Univision's networks and stations from its streaming service indefinitely on Saturday. The removal of its channels followed Colorado-based Dish's rejection of a Univision offer to an extend an existing contract, the network said.

Earlier, Dish disputed that account, saying Univision was trying to gain leverage in a contract dispute by withholding its programming.

Univision is attempting to increase the rate it charges Dish by roughly 75 percent, Dish said on Saturday. The Spanish-language network blocked Dish users' access to its flagship Univision network, as well as its Galavision and UniMás channels, Dish said. Univision also blocked Dish's Sling users from accessing all Univision channels, it said.

"Univision's attempted price hikes target Hispanics despite the fact that fewer members of our community are watching Univision," Alfredo Rodríguez Diaz-Marta, vice president of DishLATINO and Sling Latino, said in a release. "We call on Univision to return its signal to Dish, DishLATINO and Sling TV customers as soon as possible."

Univision said additional affected stations include Univision Deportes Network, El Rey Network, TLNovelas and Foro TV.

"Despite the success of our programming with its customers, Dish insists on paying Univision only a fraction of what it pays our English-language peers, including some with far fewer viewers," Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, vice president of corporate affairs at Univision, said in the release.

"We stand by ready to find a path forward when Dish is ready to truly negotiate," said Bobby Amirshahi, senior vice president of corporate communications at Univision, in an email statement.

THREADS:
Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140)
El Rey Network and Shaw Brothers (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68210-El-Rey-Network-and-Shaw-Brothers)

[GeneChing]

2018 TCEKFMCX (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1434)by Gene Ching

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THREADS:
10th Tiger Claw Elite KungFuMagazine.com Championship - May 19-20 2018, San Jose CA (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70463)
R.I.P. Sifu Kwong Wing Lam (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70770)
Man at Arms: Art of War - New Original Series from EL REY Network (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140)

[GeneChing]

Here's the facebook teaser trailer

https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/videos/315689489176613/?hc_ref=ARQIiWT_ItplcWy81xWAqEvmaZXo1fpHj0ZVd5Nwjc A2mcpryKFDAxrQdzVr5e7U7ZQ&fref=nf

[GeneChing]

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[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=40&v=l1hu5ee8BFg

[GeneChing]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=693975464290402&id=255001614604275

I get the last cut. :cool:

[GeneChing]

Starting this new Stunt Awards (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70961-Stunt-Awards) thread because it's been a long time coming and we should recognize this here.


‘GLOW’s Shauna Duggins Is First Woman To Win Stunt Coordination At Creative Arts Emmys (https://deadline.com/2018/09/creative-arts-emmys-glow-shauna-duggins-stunt-coordination-1202460501/)
by Dino-Ray Ramos
September 8, 2018 7:28pm

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Netflix
Netflix’s series GLOW, based on the cult ’80s wrestling program made history Saturday when Shauna Duggins won for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program. She was the first woman to win in the category at the Creative Arts Emmys.

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GLOW had some stiff competition including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cobra Kai, Saturday Night Live, and Shameless, but the comedy ended up body slamming all of them. This was Duggins’ second nomination and first win. Her first nomination was for Alias in 2006. She joins Dorenda Moore, who won a Daytime Emmy for stunt coordination in 2010.

Upon accepting the award, Duggins admitted she was nervous, but thanked her GLOW family.

Backstage, Duggins was a bit more relaxed and said that she was “honored to be the first woman” to receive the award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination.

She gives recognition to her fellow peers and sees them as mentors and friends. She recognizes that even though she is “the first” in this category, she points out that “This show, in general, breaks the mold for women.”

GLOW also won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Production Design For a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less) and was nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. It has also received Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.

I know Dorenda Moore. She was the Stunt Coordinator for Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network) Season 1.

[GeneChing]

This scared the crap out of me when I saw it this weekend, but I quickly realized it was fake when it was only coming from one sketchy source. What is up with Death Hoaxes anyway? Every time I hear one for Jackie (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?69357-Jackie-Chan-Death-Hoaxes), I get ****ed off.


Danny Trejo Death Hoax (https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/danny-trejo-passing/)
The popular Los Angeles-born actor did not suddenly pass away at age 74 in September 2018.

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CLAIM
Actor Danny Trejo has passed away at age 74.

RATING
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FALSE

ORIGIN
On 9 September 2018, the web site Your Daily News published an article headlined “Danny Trejo The Famous Native American Actor Dies at age 74”:

Curiously, however, the article text provided no details about the time or manner of Trejo’s alleged passing, nor even mentioned Trejo’s death — it simply provided a summary of the actor’s life and career:


Danny Trejo was born Dan Trejo in Echo Park, Los Angeles, to Alice (Rivera) and Dan Trejo, a construction worker… with his intimidating, tattooed, muscle-bound appearance, character actor Danny Trejo has formed a successful career as the all-purpose hard case over his curious and enduring cinematic career. Beating the odds of repeat offender syndrome after being released from prison, Trejo has risen through the ranks to find himself in high demand as an actor, and has even expanded his talents to include a producer credit to his resumé.

That lack of information is not surprising, because the article was a hoax — Danny Trejo is not dead and is still actively posting on social media:


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View image on Twitter (https://twitter.com/officialDannyT/status/1037810841045745664/photo/1)

Danny Trejo
✔
@officialDannyT
Rest in peace Burt Reynolds. You were an icon and one of my heroes. -DT

2:12 PM - Sep 6, 2018
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The only source reporting Trejo’s death in September 2018 was Your Daily News, a site which had only been active a very short time and as of this writing was no longer reachable.

Moreover, Trejo himself has previously been the subject of celebrity death hoax rumors (which he has personally disclaimed):


Danny Trejo
✔
@officialDannyT
DANNY TREJO IS NOT DEAD

9:30 PM - Nov 7, 2016
696
308 people are talking about this

THREADS
Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-New-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network)
Celebrity Death Hoax (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70622-Celebrity-Death-Hoax)

[GeneChing]

Behind the Scenes of NEW SEASON of Man At Arms: Art Of War (https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/videos/1970777976293948/UzpfSTI1NTAwMTYxNDYwNDI3NTpWSzoxOTcwNzc3OTc2MjkzOT Q4/)

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Here's the new link: MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR (https://www.elreynetwork.com/shows/originals/man-at-arms)


SEASON 2 OVERVIEW
Starring Danny Trejo, Man at Arms shows the nobility of craftsmanship. Episodes feature iconic weapons that have played a starring role in some of the most memorable scenes in movies, video games, comics and TV. Expert craftsmen reproduce weapons and armor from scratch to create historical, modern and mythological works of martial art for testing by experts in real-world applications.

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You'll have to click the links to view them. Despite what our forum says, it doesn't embed facebook vids. :(


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Weapons from Game of Thrones, Justice League Movie and Assassin's Creed will be brought to life!
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Are you ready for MORE?
Danny Trejo is bringing more with the all-new season of Man At Arms: Art Of War THURSDAY 8p ET on El Rey Network!

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SEASON 2 EPISODES (https://www.elreynetwork.com/shows/originals/man-at-arms/2/episodes)

EPISODE 1
WEAPONS OF ANCIENT JAPAN
In the season premiere, the bladesmiths of Baltimore Knife and Sword forge a pair of exotic weapons of ancient Japan. Danny Trejo and his team then conjure up amazing experiments to test the deadly and diabolical blades.

EPISODE 2
WEAPONS OF FANTASY
In this episode of Man At Arms: Art of War, Danny and the smiths forge two iconic weapons of modern Hollywood fantasy - the Oathkeeper and the Red Viper Spear. The team then puts the blades through and array of tests.

EPISODE 3
WEAPONS OF THE PHILIPPINES
In this episode of Man At Arms: Art of War, Danny and the expert blacksmiths set their sights on the South Pacific as they forge two fierce blades from the ancient Philippines - the Kalis and the Kampilan.

EPISODE 4
WEAPONS OF THE COMICS
In this episode, Danny Trejo and the crew of Baltimore Knife & Sword channel their inner fanboy to bring two iconic comic book weapons to life - Deathstroke's brutal twin blades and Wonder Woman's famed shield.

EPISODE 5
WEAPONS OF THE WITCHER
In this episode, the crew forges two blades of the popular video game The Witcher - the Aerondight Silver Sword and the Warhammer. Danny and the weapons team then christen each blade with a series of extreme tests.

EPISODE 6
INCA VS CONQUISTADOR
In this episode of Man At Arms: Art of War, civilizations clash when the crew tackles two key components that forged the epic struggle of the Americas - the brutal Incan Macana and the elegant Conquistador Breast Plate.

EPISODE 7
WEAPONS OF ASSASSIN'S CREED
In this episode of Man at Arms: Art of War, Danny Trejo and the blacksmithing team at Baltimore Knife & Sword set out to forge two iconic weapons of Assassin's Creed - the Scimitar and the mysterious Hidden Blade.

EPISODE 8
WEAPONS OF KUNG FU
In this episode of Man at Arms: Art of War, Danny Trejo and the blacksmiths at Baltimore Knife & Sword set out to forge two of the most uniquely brutal Kung Fu weapons of ancient China – the Jian and the 3-Section Staff.

EPISODE 9
WEAPONS OF ANCIENT PERSIA
In this episode of Man at Arms: Art of War, Danny Trejo and the blacksmiths forge two of the most effective weapons that helped build the ancient Persian Empire – the Arsti Thursting Spear and the Akinaka short sword.

EPISODE 10
MACHETE
In the season finale of Man at Arms: Art of War, life imitates art when the crew forges the ultimate machete for Machete himself. Director Robert Rodriguez and his son Rebel join Danny and the gang to help demo the inspirational icon.

I'm the weapons expert for Episodes 1, 6, 7 & 8. Please tune in. :cool:

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September 29 at 1:00 PM ·
Host of Man At Arms: Art Of War Danny Trejo is ready to answer YOUR questions! Join us TUESDAY 1:30p ET for a Facebook Live Event!

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Catch our fearless leader Danny Trejo LIVE on Facebook tomorrow at 1:30p PT

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In just a few hours, host of Man At Arms: Art Of War Danny Trejo will answer YOUR questions! Join us TODAY 1:30p PT and share your questions below!

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I have a chiro appt and will have to rush back to check this out.

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Danny Trejo on the Dangerous Weapons in "Man at Arms: Art of War"

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Invincible (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70994-Invincible) is new film from my Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network-with-Gene-Ching) cast mate, Marko Zaror.


INVINCIBLE: Marko Zaror Turns Renegade In New Johnny Strong Action Thriller Now Filming (https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/invincible-casts-marko-zaror-johnny-strong/)
Hailing from Popart Film Factory and D3 Telefilm, INVINCIBLE is being directed by Daniel Zirilli with Doug Price producing.
by Lee B. Golden III October 3, 2018

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Fans looking forward to the screen return of Chilean action star, actor Marko Zaror (Kiltro, Redeemer) can rest their hopes now in the current Thailand production, Invincible. Daniel Zirilli (The Asian Connection) is producing and directing the film for what looks to be the first in a shared multi-pic slate with producer Doug Price via his D3 Telefilm banner and Zirilli’s Popart Film Factory.

Variety broke the story this week announcing actor Johnny Strong (The Fast And The Furious, Sinners and Saints) to lead the cast in the role of Cam Devore, the head of security for a billionaire-backed black site being used to test an inventor’s latest strides in nano-technology. Zaror will star as Brock Cortez, one of the military applicants used for the experiment who Devore is tasked with tracking down when Cortez escapes.

Invincible will further reunite Zaror with Savage Dog co-star, actor Vladmir Kulich who joins in as Colonel John Taylor who enlists the billionaire inventor, Leor Teska, to apply his studies with developer Dr. Quade. ’71 actor Paul Kennedy will play Teska with actress Sally Kirkland in the role of Quade.

Strong was last reported earlier on for a franchise reboot of William Kaufman’s 2010 action thriller, Sinners And Saints, alongside martial arts action star Scott Adkins. That project is currently still in development.

Price and Zirilli last collaborated on Grindstone/Lionsgate’s 2010 crime thriller, Locked Down, which starred Tony Schiena opposite Vinnie Jones. The two now have up to four more screenplays to apply their craft in action/adventure titles with Zirilli in a first look deal as director.

Kaos Entertainment is overseeing production services for the film.

FP: Open Road Films

[GeneChing]

You knew it was coming. And there's more to come. :cool:

Tune in tonight for our Season Premiere! READ MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: The Master Craftsmen (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1441) by Gene Ching

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EPISODE 1
WEAPONS OF ANCIENT JAPAN
In the season premiere, the bladesmiths of Baltimore Knife and Sword forge a pair of exotic weapons of ancient Japan. Danny Trejo and his team then conjure up amazing experiments to test the deadly and diabolical blades.

THREADS:
Man at Arms: Art of War - Original Series from EL REY Network (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network-with-Gene-Ching/page5)
Japanese swordmaking (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?29071-Japanese-swordmaking)

[GeneChing]

WTH? It's like our show MAN AT ARMS had a ******* child with FORGED BY FIRE. :p


Published 1 day ago Last Update 1 day ago
'Master of Arms' will build weapons straight out of the history books (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/master-of-arms-will-build-weapons-straight-out-of-the-history-books)
By Tyler McCarthy | Fox News

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Some may say that a weapon is only as good as the person wielding it. However, Discovery’s latest series, “Master of Arms,” seeks to prove that the weapon is only as good as its craftsmanship.

The new series, will take some of the world’s most skilled builders of modern weaponry and put their skills to the test by asking them to build period-specific weapons that will stand up to rigorous testing and judgment from a panel of experts.

“Each episode, three builders will face-off in two historical challenges that call upon era-specific weaponry, from the firearms of the frontier to the blades of the Vikings,” Discovery wrote in a press release for the show. “But these aren’t just quickly fabricated weapons – each tool will be heavily researched and crafted pieces of art.”

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After each round, one of the three builders will be eliminated. The last craftsman standing will be crowned the master of arms and earn the $10,000 grand prize.

The weapons will be judged on their design, historical accuracy and ability to do some damage and emulate the predecessors that helped shape the outcome of warfare and, therefore, history.

Each design will be tested by Nicholas Irving, a decorated military veteran and expert marksman. After that, they’ll be judged by a panel of three experts including leading firearms historian and Chief Curator of the largest firearms collection in the country, Ashley Hlebinsky, firearms specialist Zeke Stout and professional blacksmith Trenton Tye.

The new series premieres Nov. 2.

[GeneChing]

I'm not in this week's episode, but I hope you'll support it anyway. :cool:


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EPISODE 2
WEAPONS OF FANTASY
In this episode of Man At Arms: Art of War, Danny and the smiths forge two iconic weapons of modern Hollywood fantasy - the Oathkeeper and the Red Viper Spear. The team then puts the blades through and array of tests.

THREADS:
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[GeneChing]

Like I said, I'm not on tonight, but my brother in arms Da'Mon Stith tags in as weapons expert.


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TONIGHT! @OfficialDannyT & the builders bring the weapons from Game of Thrones to life! Don't miss the all-new Man At Arms: Art Of War 8p ET @ElReyNetwork! #dannytrejo #manatarms #weapons #gameofthones #got #jaimelannister #brienneoftarth #oathkeeper #redviperspear #elreyallday

I'm actually off for the next few episodes.


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Now on Wednesday Nights! READ MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: The Jeet Kune Do Connection (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1443) by Gene Ching

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Enter and win! I'd enter but I already have some great El Rey swag. It's great swag.

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TOMORROW! Danny Trejo & the builders bring Wonder Woman's Shield to life! Catch the all-new Man At Arms: Art Of War WEDNESDAY 9p ET on @ElReyNetwork! #dannytrejo #manatarms #weapons #wonderwoman #deathstroke #justiceleague #action #movies #tv #elreyallday @officialdannyt



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[GeneChing]

Check out MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR on El Rey Network tonight at 9PM as our team examines out the weapons of DC comics.

I'm not in tonight's episode. You'll have to wait until November until I'm back on. STAY SHARP!

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There's plenty of treats coming your way Halloween Night on @ElReyNetwork!

8p ET - Ultima Lucha Cuatro Part 1 on Lucha Underground
9p ET - The weapons from The Witcher on Man At Arms: Art Of War
10p ET - The television premiere of Day 5 from Rooster Teeth

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Danny Trejo & the builders take on The Warhammer from The Witcher! Don't miss the all-new Man At Arms: Art Of War 9p ET Halloween Night on @ElReyNetwork!

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In just a few hours, Danny Trejo & the builders bring weapons from The Witcher to life! Catch the all-new Man At Arms: Art Of War TONIGHT 9p ET on @ElReyNetwork!

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Again, I'm not in this episode. But I'll be back on next week. Stay tuned and STAY SHARP!

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I'm back in the War Room tonight! READ MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: Cutting Loose with Danny Trejo (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1449) by Gene Ching

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I met Ardeshir filming tonight's episode. :cool:


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Stuntman Helps Save Horses Amid SoCal Wildfires (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stuntman-helps-save-malibu-horses-wildfires-1160257)
4:55 PM PST 11/11/2018 by Scott Johnson

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A horse shot by Getty Images photographer Matthew Simmons on Cornell Road near Paramount Ranch on Nov. 9, 2018.

Horse owners across the area were shocked at how quickly the fire moved, and several had to flee abruptly, with some forced to leave their animals behind.

Amid the chaos and destruction wrought by the Woolsey Fire since Thursday, a tightly knit community of horse owners and breeders rallied over the weekend to save the area’s animals, despite the enormous challenges the inferno presented.

“This fire was really tough,” said stuntman Ardeshir Radpour who, armed with a massive trailer that can accommodate six horses, volunteers his time whenever fire strikes Southern California. In the last big fire, he and a friend managed to extract about 300 horses. But Woolsey, racing westward down canyons brittled by drought, made the logistical challenges frighteningly difficult.

“You’d get a message from someone who needed horses rescued and then you’d hear nothing for hours. Either they were out of range, or the towers were down, or who knows,” explained Radpour, who is a member of the area’s polo-playing community, “This one was a really helpless situation.” Radpour did manage to extract about a dozen horses in two separate trips. But when much of the Pacific Coast Highway closed down on Friday, it restricted his movement even further.

“People were calling and there was just no way for me to get there,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. By Sunday afternoon, Woolsey had scorched over 83,000 acres and was only 10 percent contained, forcing the mandatory evacuation of some 200,000 residents.

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Horse owners across Malibu were shocked at how quickly the fire moved, and several had to flee abruptly, with some forced to leave their animals to their own devices.

“The thing we felt the worst about is that the fire came so fast we didn’t have time to rescue the horses,” says Wendell Phillips, co-owner of Spunky’s Rescue Ranch in Malibu, which takes in strays and cares for them. “For some reason they survived, but now we need to get up there and get them.”

Phillips, a retired policeman, said several horses from his area remain missing but that Los Angeles County officials have been preventing other agencies, such as the mounted unit from Palm Springs, from intervening to help. Local officials didn’t respond to a request for comment.

“I keep running into red tape,” says Phillips. “Now we’ve got this ridiculous turf war. What kind of B.S. is that? Let’s just get it done.”

Phillips and his wife, Mary Rickards, realized they lost their own home when they saw a picture of the burnt remains. The surrounding area didn’t fare any better.

“There are 29 homes on one stretch of Mulholland that are all totally destroyed except one,” said Phillips. “There’s nothing left standing. It looks like Dresden.”

Phillips and Rickard were on their way back to Malibu on Sunday evening, but road closures were hindering their progress. They hoped to reach Spunky's Ranch to help other locals who had decided not to evacuate — and also to continue looking for the remaining missing horses, at least half a dozen by Rickard’s count.

“There’s no water there, no power, no food,” says Phillips. “I’ve got 300-gallon barrels of water and some emergency rations."

Phillips’ neighbor, actress Victoria Principal, was spared her home, though she did evacuate. Alyssa Milano owns six horses that were also safely evacuated as the fire spread. Four horses (and one donkey) owned by Wendie Malick were saved by a local sheriff's deputy.

Horses weren’t the only animals at risk. An employee at Pet Haven in Malibu says the local staff had been evacuated and the animals taken to shelters elsewhere. “The pets are all coming to different locations,” the employee, who declined to identify herself, says.

In Topanga Canyon, which remains under mandatory evacuation, residents said Woolsey wasn’t presenting an immediate threat. Still, horse owners got their animals out just to be safe.

“We evacuated 35 horses, but there’s no smoke in sight right now,” says Susu Dillon, who manages the Fair Hills ranch in Topanga. “Everything is blowing away from us, but people are leaving for their own peace of mind. The horses went to various places and they’re all safe.”

Calls to several other ranches went unanswered or were sent straight to voicemail. The Malibu Rider’s Ranch, which, until Woolsey struck, offered up a popular one-hour, three-mile loop that wound its way through the old Western Town at Paramount Ranch (which has also since burned down), had evacuated.

Even as the fire continued to rage, the area’s animal lovers took solace in tales of heroism. “One girl had to take pigs, cats and horses,” says Dillon. “She got them all in a trailer and truck and all were happy."

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Back in War Room again tonight! READ MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: Cutting Loose with Marko Zaror (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1450) by Gene Ching

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On the upside, El Rey Network is running another WAY OF THE TURKEY MOVIE MARATHON (https://www.elreynetwork.com/schedule/2018-11-22) - solid Kung Fu flicks for the entire 4 days of the Thanksgiving weekend.


Nov 14, 2018, 01:51am
Univision-DISH Dispute Intensifies With Blackout Of Univision Deportes And El Rey Network (https://www.forbes.com/sites/veronicavillafane/2018/11/14/univision-dish-dispute-intensifies-with-blackout-of-univision-deportes-and-el-rey-network/#1142e87b9af8)
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The he said-she said battle in the carriage dispute between Univision and DISH continues to heat up with another four more of the Hispanic media company's networks going dark on the satellite provider.

Univision Deportes, El Rey Network, FOROtv and TLNovelas join the blackout, which has now entered its fifth month. The four networks went dark on DISH on Monday, November 12 at 10 p.m. ET.

The carriage deal with Univision, Unimás and Galavisión expired June 30. Univision Deportes and El Rey are newer networks, so carriage was negotiated on a separate contract. Only Fusion remains on the satellite provider, which was secured on another agreement.

Univision blames DISH and DISH blames Univision for pulling the networks and not being able to strike a deal on retransmission fees.

In August, DISH warned the blackout could be permanent. The company reported its worst net subscriber losses to date during the third quarter of 2018, losing 367,000 customers. There's no way to know how much of those losses are due to subscribers who are upset over the loss of the Univision networks.

In a statement, Univision insists it has "made every reasonable effort and beyond to reach an agreement, but Dish refused to make a deal that was in the interests of our audience, its customers and, ultimately, of Dish itself. Given that Dish experienced its worst-ever quarterly subscriber losses after dropping the bulk of Univision’s networks and stations, its unwillingness to recognize the power of Hispanic consumers and the popularity of Univision’s leading news, sports and entertainment programming is bizarre and disappointing."

But DISH has a different take.

"DISH actually offered Univision a contract extension so that talks could continue without the channels being removed. Univision refused and took the channels down," a said a DISH spokesperson.

“The Univision story remains the same: its content, on the whole, continues to decline in viewership, and as a result, the economics of their proposals do not make sense. Meanwhile, Univision continues to sell its direct-to-consumer product, Univision NOW, at a lower price than Univision proposes charging DISH customers. We don’t think that’s right," DISH said in a statement.

Univision Now costs $7.99 a month. According to DISH, Univision is demanding a higher retransmission fee.

In the meantime, DISH contends it's providing replacement content for its customers on DishLATINO, including Telemundo, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, Azteca and Pasiones. It's also offering customers and over the air antenna and a $5 discount on their bill. According to a spokesperson, DISH has handed out about 100,000 antennas to customers affected by the Univision blackout.

Since the dispute, Univision has done some lobbying of its own, calling on viewers to drop DISH and switch to other providers.

* Story updated to include number of antennas DISH has sent to customers who requested them.

THREADS
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[GeneChing]

Exclusive: Danny Trejo talks El Rey Network’s Man At Arms, returning as Romeo to Mayans M.C. (https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/exclusive-danny-trejo-talks-el-rey-networks-man-at-arms-returning-as-romeo-to-mayans-mc/)
14th November 2018 by April Neale

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Danny Trejo brings the steel and the swagger to El Rey, home of Man At Arms: Art of War. Pic credit: El Rey

Danny Trejo needs no introduction, He’s the hardest working man in showbiz and he never stops.

Trejo is tight with El Rey founder and chieftain Robert Rodriguez, a visionary man who Trejo praised in a past Indiewire interview, saying: “Robert Rodriguez has done more for independent filmmaking and the Latino community than anyone in the last 50 years.”

Trejo is an iconic badass in the movies, on television and in the culinary world. From Machete to Mexi Falafel, Danny’s restaurants are growing in the LA area like crazy and the demand for his food is so strong, usually, there is a standing line waiting to get in at every spot.

Tonight, Danny Trejo takes on the Assasin’s Brotherhood on the latest Man at Arms: Art of War on El Rey Network.

Trejo and the blacksmiths examine a popular video game that has sold over 100 million copies as they recreate two of the most lethal blades around, the Scimitar, a curved-blade sword from the middle east great for beheading, and the Hidden Assassin’s Blade, one of the signature weapons for the Assassin’s Brotherhood that boasts a sneaky retractable blade.

Kung Fu specialist and writer Gene Ching and chief instructor of Guild of the Silent Sword Da’Mon Stith reportedly will test the metal and deliver the weaponry action to see how they perform.

El Rey Network is was created by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez who brings the distinctly LatinX flavor to TV with action-packed wrestling hybrid Lucha Underground, grindhouse movie marathons, kung fu marathons and series like From Dusk Till Dawn and more. Man at Arms is now in its second successful season.

We spoke to Danny Trejo yesterday:

Monsters and Critics: I’m a weapons nerd but I’m hopeless. I will cut myself with a paring knife. How do you not get something worse than a paper cut on set? When I watch that show, I worry about you.

Danny Trejo: You know what? It’s so much fun. I’m telling you, people don’t realize, it’s really dangerous because some of those weapons are so sharp that you can split hairs with them.

Especially the Samurai swords. Those things are amazing, and what I like about them, they’re not just making weapons. We talk about the history, we talk about the game-changing part that they had in war. So there is a whole lot of stuff that goes on.

M&C: What have you learned with this show as far as ancient cultures that you had no idea maybe as a kid growing up or from history lessons in school?

Danny Trejo: That’s an amazing question by the way, and really it’s like, you know… history in school, I loved it but I never knew. It’s like the Mongols. The Mongol Hoards, the reason that they were so amazing in war is that they had developed a bow that it was reverse curved and it was so much more powerful than your longbows.

Your longbow, you had to stand still and shoot. The short, reversed curved bow had more power, and could pierce armor, they could shoot from a horse. So they had moving weapons really.

M&C: Of all the guys that you worked with like Gene Ching is on the show and I love him and Kerry Stagmer. How do you get along with the Baltimore Knife and Sword people and can you talk a little bit about your castmates there?

Danny: You know what? First of all, they all get along with me. I’m joking but there is a certain vibe. Robert [Rodriguez] has a great, great talent for putting people together that just jive right. And we’re like a family on this show.

The people that come in, I always make it a point, I did The Flash, the movie The Flash and that’s the best way to describe it because usually when you have a sitcom and a new person comes in, they feel a little left out. And so we make it a point to anybody that comes on the show, just take them in as family, and it works out really, really well.

That’s what they do on The Flash. They make you feel like family.

M&C: How does the production keep all of you guys safe on Man of Arms? There is a lot of dangerous stuff laying around.

Danny: Most of the people that work with the weapons, they’re all professional, so they know. Growing up they probably been cut and beat, so they all know. They won’t let me play with the weapons. When somebody new is on the set, everybody kind of like watches out where all the weapons are and make sure if somebody wants to pick one up, we’ll show them how to do it.

M&C: Now does cast and crew have your back? Do they demand that Trejo’s Tacos and Donuts are in craft services and the crew catering?

Danny: [Laughing] Always. Always. And they’re always saying, “Okay, when is donut time?”

M&C: Speaking of… your Trejo’s restaurants are doing so well in California. Now I’m out of California, are you going bring it anywhere else out of the state of California, do you have any plans for that?

Danny: Well, we’re thinking about it, but the only thing we’re concerned about really is quality control. We’re trying to keep a certain quality of food and when you get too far away, you can’t keep the quality control. So I eat at every restaurant. [Laughing] I get to eat it for free, so I go to every restaurant and then I send my friends to go eat to make sure that everything is up and up. All my friends say, “Do you want me to wear a wire?”

I say, “No, don’t wear a wire. Just go and eat and let me know how it is.” [laughing] So I always get good reports from staff and everybody that goes and eats there.

Celebrities now, there are a lot of celebrities going to the restaurant. The ones in Woodland Hills and the one in Hollywood. So that’s good. And we just opened up a new one at terminal one, Southwest at LAX.

M&C: That’s fantastic, so everyone coming through the city, even if they’re just in a layover, they can experience your restaurant.

Danny: Right on. [laughing]

M&C: Hey, I saw a great little short snippet for a film you want to make, Senior Citizens, will that be made?

Danny: Yes, that is gonna be directed by a guy named Craig Moss. He’s the one that directed me in Bad Ass, all three movies and it is funny. The script reads like a joke book. So you’ll be seeing elderly people knock out people with bedpans and walkers and …[laughing]

I also finished a movie called Granddaddy Daycare starring Reno Williams and that’s a funny movie.

M&C: Hey true or false, ABC, Food and Familia, is that pilot going be made?

Danny: Food and Familia!! That’s it, we’re going with that one, that one is funny. That’s a dramedy and we’re looking for the co-star right now, the female lead. So it’s going to be funny. The writer is Peter Murrieta? I always call him Joaquin. Joaquin Murrieta.

M&C: I got a Mayan’s MC question, I know that in Trejo’s Tacos you paid homage with a taco named for them. Will we see Romeo Parada, your character from Sons of Anarchy?

Danny: Absolutely, hey. Yeah. Absolutely because they gotta have to get that crooked DA Agent, DEA Agent. Romeo.

M&C: So he’s coming back to Mayan’s MC?

Danny: Yeah. Yes, absolutely.

Man at Arms: Art of War airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on El Rey Network.

So sweet to get some love from interviewer April Neale.

[GeneChing]

El Rey is broadcasting another Way of the Turkey Marathon for T-day so MAN AT ARMS is off this week. We'll be back with Weapons of KUNG FU episode on 11/29. I like to think of the Way of the Turkey Marathon as a warm-up to that episode. STAY SHARP!


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Are you the ultimate Kung-Fu movie fan? Prove it below.

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Catch the Way of the Turkey Marathon starting on THURSDAY on El Rey Network!

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[GeneChing]

Be sure to tune in next week. I'll be back in the War Room and this episode is my forte. STAY SHARP!

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One thing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving: Man At Arms: Art of War Season 2!

Returns November 28th at 9p ET on El Rey Network!

And tomorrow, tune into El Rey Network's Way of the Turkey Marathon. Just one more reason why I RIDE WITH EL REY.

60 Kung-Fu Zooms in 60 Seconds (https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork/videos/330186027767555/UzpfSTEyODg1NTQ3MjA6MTAyMTI4Njg2ODQ2OTM3NTI/)

El Rey Network

What Kung-Fu Movie has YOUR All-Time Favorite ZOOM?

Watch Way of the Turkey, starting Thanksgiving Day on El Rey Network!

#BruceLee #ShawBros #WayoftheTurkey #ElReyNetwork #Thanksgiving #TurkeyDay


THREADS
El Rey Network and Shaw Brothers (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68210-El-Rey-Network-and-Shaw-Brothers)
Man at Arms: Art of War - Original Series from EL REY Network (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network-with-Gene-Ching)

[MightyB]

finally got to see the first episode on VRV on the Roku. I like how you're the voice of reason. In all of their enthusiasm to create the wind and fire wheels, you were the only person to bring up that there wasn't really any archaeological evidence for their existence on the battle field. The level of difficulty in producing and using them is probably proof enough that they were most likely an opera prop. It looked like the guy cut himself pretty good in the cutting demo. Anyway, I like the show and plan on watching the series.

[GeneChing]

TONIGHT! Weapons of Kung Fu! READ MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: Don’t Try This at Home (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1451) by Gene Ching

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[GeneChing]

finally got to see the first episode on VRV on the Roku. I like how you're the voice of reason. In all of their enthusiasm to create the wind and fire wheels, you were the only person to bring up that there wasn't really any archaeological evidence for their existence on the battle field. The level of difficulty in producing and using them is probably proof enough that they were most likely an opera prop. It looked like the guy cut himself pretty good in the cutting demo. Anyway, I like the show and plan on watching the series.

Marko's cut wasn't too bad really. It was a small puncture, not too deep. Da'Mon's injury, as mentioned in the article above (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1451), was worse. But both men are warriors and they were back on set, back in action, the next day.

[GeneChing]

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Can I sell 3-section staffs or what?
Waxwood (https://www.martialartsmart.com/25-34.html)
Rattan (https://www.martialartsmart.com/25-32.html)
Hardwood (https://www.martialartsmart.com/25-31.html)

[PalmStriker]

:) Now there's a great wall poster! You seem to be much more at ease with your new screen presence, Gene. Congrats! The staff at KFM must be getting a kick out of this.

[GeneChing]

:) Now there's a great wall poster! You seem to be much more at ease with your new screen presence, Gene. Congrats! The staff at KFM must be getting a kick out of this. Thanks. I actually felt less at ease because my master's passing (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1419) was always in the back of my mind when shooting this Season. I must give props to the showmakers for judiciously editing my more-at-ease scenes. Thanks for watching PalmStriker!

I'm not sure the whole staff of KFM is tuned in. :o It's not like they don't get enough of me already. :p

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Just two more episodes left this season and I'm not in either. But tune in anyway and help us get renewed for Season 3.

[GeneChing]

I'm not on the Persia episode but you can also catch the repeat of last week's episode tonight, Weapons of Kung Fu, too. Support our show and STAY SHARP!

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[GeneChing]

Oh snap. My bad. I am in the Persia episode.

[GeneChing]

Unfortunately, we are experiencing technical issues with the admin of KungFuMagazine.com, so I can not publish my last article for MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR: Season 2 as scheduled. That will just have to wait until things are back in order.
Nevertheless, please tune in tonight and support our show. We finish strong with an episode we should have done in the first season. I'm not in this episode at all.

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[GeneChing]

The final installment for Season 2: MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – Season 2: What’s Your Favorite Weapon? (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1456) by Gene Ching

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[GeneChing]

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I'm in the back row, 4th from the left. :cool:

[GeneChing]

This is a little dated as Season 2 already concluded, but I post it here for posterity.


Wheels reviews MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR Season 2 - Hosted by Danny Trejo! (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/81044?fbclid=IwAR30BknubpLdRnT8C8qlFMTgu7IiCZ-Ld5Sk_wiLz-KqsoHFmI7B0n0TcKw)
Published at: Oct. 3, 2018, 10:53 p.m. CST by Wheels

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One of the most fun things about genre films and television is the weaponry. Who hasn't marveled at Beatrix Kiddo's Hanzo sword from KILL BILL or Oberyn Martell's viper spear from GAME OF THRONES? If you are into that sort of thing, I'm sure you've looked into purchasing a replica of your favorite only to find that most are just really shoddy showpieces meant for display on a mantle.

What if though you had a true weapons master actually create a famous weapon from myth or pop culture, like Conan the Barbarian's broadsword for example? Would it be a functional tool of destruction or would it be an impractical mess?

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The El Rey Network series MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR seeks to answer that very question on a weekly basis and it has returned after a successful first season. I was given the opportunity recently to check out the first few episodes in advance of its season 2 premiere.

What I discovered with the show is that, while the concept is inherently fun and host Danny Trejo (MACHETE) certainly adds to that vibe with his infectious laugh and friendly demeanor, the topic itself is handled seriously. Each week Trejo meets with a panel of experts that includes blacksmiths, weapons and martial arts experts, and stunt performers. A couple of notable inclusions in the rotating line up were DTV action star Marko Zaror (UNDISPUTED 3) and Robert Rodriguez's own son, Rebel, who is adept at forging metal weapons.

They then discuss the cultural significance of the style of weapons they will be covering in that particular episode. They talk about where the weapons appeared and what they mean to them personally, fandom, and sometimes even their historical significance. These introductory chats always include clips from television shows and films where the weapons are featured. In the handful of episodes I watched, clips from YOJIMBO, EXCALIBUR, and even NARUTO were shown. The panel is then given two weapons from the show's topic that week to create as not only a screen/story accurate item but also as a completely functional tool. No easy task.

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The majority of the show then covers the handcrafted creation of these weapons. If you're into weaponry or even simply repair and "do-it-yourself" shows you will find this aspect fascinating to watch. The blacksmiths and weapons experts craft beautiful screen-accurate items with a minimal amount of modern fabrication and they walk you through the entire process of creation with simple easy to follow language.

Once the weapon is forged, it is presented to Trejo and he acts as the audience surrogate and gets even more information about the final product before passing it over to one of the highly skilled martial artists to test.

The testing is done by using the weapon to destroy various objects like bamboo poles, shields, slabs of meat, and most graphically gel-based dummies filled with fake blood and organs. This aspect of the show is comparable to a program that used to run on Spike TV called DEADLIEST WARRIOR. The main difference here though is that MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR avoids the silly recreations and faux rivalries of that show and instead lets the beautiful craftsmanship and power of these weapons take center stage.

The show is an easy, enjoyable watch that will subtlety teach you bits about crafting and history as it goes along. Sometimes, the forging scenes can be a little too lengthy but the thrill of watching a skilled warrior decimate scenery with a beautiful weapon that may not have ever really existed before cannot be denied.

To sum it up, if you like Renaissance faires, shows about crafting, or just watching a little good-natured destruction then MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR just might be what you are looking for.

MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 4th at 8 pm EST on the El Rey Network.

- Matthew Essary

(aka "Wheels")

[GeneChing]

READ Man at Arms: Art of War Season 2 By Gene Ching in our WINTER 2019 issue (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=1446). Available digitally too via Zinio (https://www.zinio.com/publisher/kung-fu-tai-chi-m5078).

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[GeneChing]

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Fingers still crossed that Man at Arms: Art of War gets renewed for Season 3. I hope to hear very soon.

Next up - SPRING 2019 (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?71164-Shaolin-Special-2019-(SPRING))

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[GeneChing]

One of my castmates said we're on BLAZE in the U.K. I'm not sure what Blaze is but here's the link.


Man at Arms: Art of War (https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/3038211/147411391/man-at-arms-art-of-war)
Category: General Education/Science/Factual Topics
Episode 1 | Season 1
Blaze
Freeview:63Sky:187
Mon 18 Mar
12:00am-1:00am (1 hour)

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Weapons of Kung Fu Ancient China developed the honourable martial arts of kung fu, and as Danny Trejo reveals the required weapons needed incredible precision and expert handling

I still have not heard about Season 3. A proposal was put in last year, but the last time I chatted with our showrunner, it had not been accepted yet. We haven't been cancelled so fingers crossed.

For those of you who have tuned in, thank you for your support!

[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMv_g-I_g7Y

Mayday (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?71382-Mayday) stars my Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network-with-Gene-Ching) cast mate Crystal Santos (I gotta promote my cast mates here - except for Danny Trejo - I can't even keep up with all the stuff he puts out.

[GeneChing]

Well, if mi jefe de Hombres de Armas is in, I must follow.



Machete Star Danny Trejo Joins the Area 51 Raid (https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/07/15/area-51-raid-facebook-event-aliens-danny-trejo/)
By JENNA ANDERSON - July 15, 2019 04:57 pm EDT

The Internet is attempting to organize an event unlike any other, with over a million people volunteering on Facebook to storm the Air Force's secretive Area 51 base. Quite a lot of memes have spun out of this ordeal, including one from beloved actor Danny Trejo. On Monday, Trejo took to Twitter to share a screenshot of himself from Machete Kills in Space, with the caption that this would be him after leaving Area 51.


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Trejo, whose filmography also includes everything from From Dusk Til Dawn to The Flash, has become a sort of cult icon

For the uninitiated, Area 51 is a section of the Edwards Air Force Base in the Nevada desert. For decades, it's never been abundantly clear exactly what the base does, outside of evidence that it has been used to create experimental aircraft and weapons systems. Some have believed that the base is secretly hiding proof of extraterrestrial life, either through studying a crashed UFO or attempting to contact a new one.

The Area 51 movement has spun out of a viral Facebook event, which is appropriately named "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us". The page suggests that a giant group of people attempt to visit and "Naruto run" their way into the secretive military base and find out what extraterrestrial information they have.

"We will all meet up at the Area 51 Alien Center tourist attraction and coordinate our entry." the event's description reads. "If we [Naruto] run, we can move faster than their bullets. Lets see them aliens."

While the event is clearly a joke, the sheer number of people responding to it has since garnered an official response from the Air Force, who are apparently "ready to protect" the base should the event actually come to fruition.

“[Area 51] is an open training range for the US Air Force, and we would discourage anyone from trying to come into the area where we train American armed forces,” Air Force spokesperson Laura McAndrews said in a statement (via Yahoo). “The US Air Force always stands ready to protect America and its assets”.

The "Storm Area 51" event is theoretically scheduled for September 20th, and there's no telling if anyone will actually turn their digital RSVP into action. If they do, maybe Trejo will be a source of inspiration for them.

What do you think of Danny Trejo's take on the "Storm Area 51" event? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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[GeneChing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7tnF5Kghs

I saw promos for Seis Manos (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?71401-Seis-Manos) at SDCC last weekend and noticed mi jefe Danny Trejo from Man at Arms: Art of War (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70140-Man-at-Arms-Art-of-War-Original-Series-from-EL-REY-Network-with-Gene-Ching) was on the cast.

[GeneChing]

When people ask me about Season 3, I tell them that we're on hiatus, probably because Danny is busy...saving babies trapped in cars and stuff. :eek:



Actor Danny Trejo comes to aid of baby that was trapped in overturned car (https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/07/entertainment/danny-trejo-saves-baby-trnd/index.html)
Amanda Jackson
By Amanda Jackson and Braden Walker, CNN
Updated 8:18 AM ET, Thu August 8, 2019
Actor Danny Trejo helps a baby out of overturned car

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Actor Danny Trejo helps a baby out of overturned car

(CNN)One of Hollywood's best-known villains, Danny Trejo, came to the rescue of a baby that was trapped in an overturned vehicle in Los Angeles.
It wasn't a stunt for an upcoming movie. It happened in real life on Wednesday.
The actor jumped into action after witnessing two vehicles crash causing one to rollover. The overturned vehicle that was sitting on its roof still had a baby strapped into a car seat inside.

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An car lies on its roof at the scene of Wednesday's accident.
Trejo said he tried crawling in through a broken window but couldn't get the seat belt unhooked. With the help of another bystander, Monica Jackson, they were able to free the child.
"The only thing that saved the little kid was his car seat," Trejo told a photographer on the scene.
The Los Angeles Fire Department told CNN affiliate KABC that three people were taken to a hospital. Their injuries were not life threatening.
"Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else," Trejo told CNN affiliate KABC. "Everything."

[GeneChing]

Not only is he saving babies, voicing Seis Manos and storming Area 51, he's in another new show.


HEAT VISION
Danny Trejo Joins Sci-Fi Series 'Paragon' (Exclusive) (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/danny-trejo-joins-sci-fi-series-paragon-1230166)
AUGUST 08, 2019 2:24AM by Alex Ritman

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The 'Machete' star will battle for a slice of the afterlife following the destruction of Heaven.
Machete is heading to the afterlife.

Danny Trejo — who this week generated headlines when he helped rescue a baby from an overturned vehicle in L.A. — has joined the cast of Pikchure Zero Entertainment’s new sci-fi action series Paragon, currently in production for a 2020 launch, and features in this exclusive first look from the show.

The series, soon out to networks, will encompass a seven-episode first season, with each 43-minute episode fixing on the human race as it deals with the obliteration of Heaven.

With only a small piece of the afterlife to live for, everyone, including Death himself, is fighting to claim the Elysian for themselves.

“We have always loved the sci-fi fantasy genre, and we wanted to create a series that explored one of the most intriguing questions of humanity," said Justin Price who, in addition to directing the episodes, produces alongside filmmaking partner Khu. "Where do we go when we die? And what would happen if Heaven no longer existed?”

Added Price: "Paragon is an edgier and grittier cable style series in the vein of Firefly and Altered Carbon. I believe we have an electric hybrid that explores the human spectrum of dealing with loss and love in a stylistic way. Danny Trejo is outstanding as Kincaid, the half-dead leader of disbanded reapers."

In addition to Trejo, Paragon — based on an idea by Price and Khu — stars Franziska Schissler, and Dilan Gwyn.

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THE US & INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE OF
INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO

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The Mill Valley Film Festival is proud to announce a Special Presentation of the US & International Premiere of INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO, featuring an onstage conversation with star DANNY TREJO.

About INMATE#1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO:
With nearly 400—and counting!—film and television credits since 1985, Danny Trejo is one of the most prolific and recognizable actors around. But his remarkable ascent to beloved Hollywood hero notorious for tough guy roles in Heat, Breaking Bad, and the Machete series was as hard-earned as it was unexpected. In this moving, funny, and revealing portrait, Trejo candidly traces his own sensational out-of-the-ashes journey from troubled kid growing up in Pacoima, CA, to teenage drug addict and San Quentin prison inmate, to ubiquitous film star, restauranteur, philanthropist, and role model. With help from his most ardent champions, including his children, friends, and famous colleagues (Robert Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, and Michelle Rodriguez), Brett Harvey’s affecting profile is as raw and intimate as it is a buoyant celebration of an exceptional life, telling a story of unlikely survival, rare humility, and a profound transformation that led to a real-life Hollywood ending.

About Danny Trejo:
Danny Trejo has had a prolific career in the entertainment industry, yet his road to success has been hard earned and anything but typical, from imprisonment to helping young people battle drug addiction, to acting and producing. Trejo has starred in dozens of films including Desperado, Heat, the From Dusk Till Dawn franchise, Con Air, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, the Spy Kids movies, Grindhouse, Machete, Machete Kills, Dead In Tombstone, and Muppets Most Wanted. Danny’s recent television work includes recurring roles on Sons of Anarchy and King of the Hill, and he has appeared on episodes of Modern Family and Breaking Bad, among others. Most recently, Trejo reunited with Robert Rodriguez for season two of El Rey’s TV series From Dusk Till Dawn. Trejo also regularly lends his voice to animated projects, including the WB feature Storks, Guillermo del Toro’s The Book of Life, regular roles on Netflix’s The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and will most recently be heard in the upcoming Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

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STAFFEL 2
MAN AT ARMS - LEGENDÄRE KLINGEN DER POPKULTUR (https://www.history.de/sendungen/man-at-arms-legendaere-klingen-der-popkultur/staffeln/staffel-2/sendung.html)
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Ein Team aus Kampfkunstexperten und Meisterschmieden um den Actionstar Danny „Machete“ Trejo aus Hollywood stellt sich der Herausforderung, ikonische Waffen aus Film, Fernsehen und echter Geschichte mit modernen Techniken nachzubauen. In der zweiten Staffel geht es zum Beispiel um Schmiedekunst aus der Comicwelt oder aus „Game of Thrones“.

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Verpassen Sie nicht die nächste Folge Man at Arms - Legendäre Klingen der Popkultur:

Donnerstag, 25.06., 20.15 Uhr

I wonder if we're dubbed or subbed

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Mind you, this is the original web series from AWE ME, not the El Rey Network TV show Man at Arms: Art of War where I appeared. Nevertheless, it's good to see Kerry again.

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El Rey Network: Robert Rodriguez Channel to End on Thursday (https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/el-rey-network-robert-rodriguez-channel-to-end-on-thursday/)
by Regina Avalos, December 30, 2020

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El Rey Network is going dark. The channel, started by Robert Rodriguez in December 2013, is going off the air tomorrow. At its high point in March 2015, the network aired in 40 million households. Last November, that number was down to 33 million.

When Univision backed out of a partnership with the network in November of this year, that number dropped even more drastically. Earlier this month, only 13 million households still received El Rey Network, per Programming Insider.

The network aired “action genre films, beginning with From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, and reality, animation, and lifestyle programming.” Rodriguez announced that the network would come to an end earlier this month.

I'm so saddened to hear this. Working for El Rey was one of the best jobs I've ever had.

I WILL ALWAYS RIDE WITH EL REY.

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Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Cable Net Streams Back To Life With Cinedigm Partnership (https://www.forbes.com/sites/veronicavillafane/2021/08/08/robert-rodriguezs-el-rey-cable-net-streams-back-to-life-with-cinedigm-partnership/?sh=3a879fb7df31)
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El Rey is coming back to life. Director Robert Rodriguez's struggling cable network, launched in 2013, came to an abrupt end December 31, 2020. When the niche cable net went off the air, fans hoped it would be revived, even suggesting he should launch an El Rey streaming channel. Well, that's apparently in the works.

El Rey Network, founded and owned by Rodriguez, John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa, and FactoryMade Ventures signed a partnership deal with streaming company Cinedigm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The alliance will help El Rey transition from a linear to free ad-supported streaming channel. Cinedigm will have exclusive rights to El Rey’s content catalog and will exclusively distribute Rodriguez's feature film Red 11 and the companion docuseries Rebel Without A Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School.

Plans are for an El Rey over-the-top streaming service to be made available to all OTT distribution platforms, connected TVs, digital set-top boxes, media-streaming devices, as well as the web later this year. No date has been announced yet.

“El Rey has always been a network for the people - a mainstream outlet where we discover diverse, independent voices. The fact that we can also now make our catalogue of kick-ass programming available for free to all gives me enormous joy,” said Rodriguez. "As audiences move deliberately to streaming, it was important for me to democratize our platform so that the masses have the opportunity to see themselves in our lineup of curated, inclusive and entertaining content. This is a huge win in every way, and I want to thank Cinedigm for putting fans first with this new alliance."

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Rodriguez envisioned creating a culturally diverse "action-packed, general entertainment network in English for Latino and general audiences." Among the cable net's original and popular programs: From Dusk Till Dawn, Lucha Underground, The Chuey Martinez Show, and The Director's Chair, a series of specials featuring Rodriguez interviewing other directors, including Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter, Francis Ford Coppola and Guillermo del Toro.

“What was once only available to those with expensive cable packages is now available through a variety of mediums. The partnership with El Rey allows the channel to broaden its digital footprint, as well as expand the access of its incredible programming to audiences worldwide,” said Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cinedigm.

Rodriguez previously partnered with Univision before the network's launch in 2013, which helped in the promotion, sales and distribution. At the time, Univision was also trying to tap into the English-language Hispanic market. But the Spanish-language media efforts fizzled and El Rey struggled to find its audience and wide distribution on cable and satellite providers. The relationship with Univision ended in November 2020, a month before El Rey ceased operations.

Taking a full dive into the streaming space will give El Rey broader and direct access to its fan base. Cinedigm’s president is confident its strong advertising partner relationships "will allow the channel to generate substantial advertising revenue among a key demographic in the growing AVOD & FAST space.”

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I just heard over the web. I don't know anything more but the condolences on his fb page (https://www.facebook.com/surawit.kang).

Sae was a stuntman who worked on Man at Arms with me. He was one of the stunt crew that I included in one of the interviews - MAN AT ARMS: ART OF WAR – SEASON 2: DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME (https://www.kungfumagazine.com/index.php?p=article&article=1451).

We hit it off and kept up an occasional correspondence. I'm shocked to hear of his passing.

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