Troublemaker Studios

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American film production company

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FieldValue
nameTroublemaker Studios
logoTroublemaker Studios.svg
typeProduction company
predecessorLos Hooligans Productions (1991–2000)
foundation(as Los Hooligans Productions)
foundersRobert Rodriguez
Elizabeth Avellán
location_cityAustin, Texas
location_countryUnited States
ownerRobert Rodriguez
Elizabeth Avellán
divisionsTroublemaker Digital Studios
Troublemaker Sound
subsidEl Chingon Inc.
El Chingon Productions, LP
El Chingon Investments, LP
El Rey Productions
Fifth Brain Inc.
Quick Draw Productions
Quick Draw Animation
Quick Draw Holdings
Rocket Racing Rebels Record Co.
Rodriguez International Pictures
Double R Productions
homepage
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| name = Troublemaker Studios | logo = Troublemaker Studios.svg | logo_caption = | image = | type = Production company | predecessor = Los Hooligans Productions (1991–2000) | foundation = (as Los Hooligans Productions) | founders = Robert Rodriguez Elizabeth Avellán | location_city = Austin, Texas | location_country = United States | owner = Robert Rodriguez Elizabeth Avellán | divisions = Troublemaker Digital Studios Troublemaker Sound | subsid = El Chingon Inc. El Chingon Productions, LP El Chingon Investments, LP El Rey Productions Fifth Brain Inc. Quick Draw Productions Quick Draw Animation Quick Draw Holdings Rocket Racing Rebels Record Co. Rodriguez International Pictures Double R Productions | homepage = Troublemaker Studios is an American independent production company founded and owned by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellán.

The company is based in Austin, Texas, and is at the former site of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. It shares space with Austin Studios, which is managed by the Austin Film Society, and houses production offices, sound stages and the largest green screen in Texas.

Background

The company was founded in 1991 as Los Hooligans Productions, taking its name from Rodriguez's own comic strip, Los Hooligans, which he wrote and illustrated for three years while attending the University of Texas at Austin. Rodriguez chose the name so fans of the strip would recognize it when they saw his films. Since the 1990s, the studio has partnered with distributor Dimension Films on numerous projects; including the From Dusk till Dawn films and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, the third film in the Mexico Trilogy.

The company was reincorporated as Troublemaker Studios in 2000. 2001's Spy Kids, a family-oriented film, was considered the studio's first breakthrough hit. It has since spawned a long-running media franchise, including sequels and an animated series.

On August 12, 2021, the company had signed a deal with HBO and its HBO Max streaming service.

Filmography

As Los Hooligans Productions (1991–2000):

As Troublemaker Studios (2000–present):

Divisions and subsidiaries

Rodriguez International Pictures

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In the beginning of 2005, Rodriguez launched Rodriguez International Pictures (R.I.P), a film and television production company that mainly focuses on the horror genre. Its name pays homage to the low-budget production company American International Pictures.

Filmography:

Quick Draw Productions

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In 2010, Rodriguez launched Quick Draw Productions, a production and financing company that would allow him greater freedom to develop and produce film and television projects. Aaron Kaufman and Iliana Nikolic are his partners in the venture. In 2012, an animation division, Quick Draw Animation, was launched. Both companies are based at Troublemaker Studios.

Filmography:

  • Two Scoops (2013) (short film) (in association with BlackBerry)
  • Machete Kills (October 11, 2013) (co-production with A.R. Films, Aldamisa Entertainment, Demarest Films, Overnight Productions and 1821 Pictures; distributed by Open Road Films)

Double R Productions

In 2020, Rodriguez launched Double R Productions, a film company that co-creates films for other companies. Filmography:

References

References

  1. [http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A303834 'Secuestro Express': Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on Venezuela's surprise hit]
  2. Roman, Monica. (1997-01-09). "Arthouse, haunted house buoy Miramax".
  3. (2000-10-09). "Dimension prexy ankles".
  4. Nakamura, Reid. (2021-08-12). "Robert Rodriguez Signs First-Look Deal With HBO, HBO Max".
  5. Lawson, Terry. (May 27, 1999). "Small-screen Success Stories". [[Chicago Tribune]].
  6. (October 19, 1999). "Cinematheque bows 'Dusk 3' for Halloween". [[Variety (magazine).
  7. Savlov, Marc. (August 9, 2002). "Gadgets and Gizmos". The Austin Chronicle.
  8. (July 1, 2009). "AICN Exclusive: Nimród Antal is directing PREDATORS". Aintitcool.com.
  9. "Job Hotline – Crew & Industry Calls – Alita: Battle Angel".
  10. (February 6, 2019). "Austin filming locations for Alita: Battle Angel". kftv.com.
  11. Kohn, Eric. (March 7, 2019). "Robert Rodriguez on Advice From James Cameron and How 'Alita: Battle Angel' Brought Him Back to His Roots".
  12. Khatchatourian, Maane. (March 28, 2017). "Robert Rodriguez to Direct 'Ugly Dolls' Animated Film for STX". Variety.
  13. (May 25, 2022). "Production Weekly – Issue 1300 – Thursday, May 26, 2022 / 17 Listings – 38 Pages".
  14. Murray, Rebecca. (2012-03-19). "Robert Rodriguez Launches Quick Draw Animation".
  15. Arrant, Chris. (2012-03-15). "Robert Rodriguez Reveals New Animation Studio, Quick Draw Animation".
  16. (January 15, 2013). "'Machete Kills' Will Slice Into Theaters on September 13".
  17. Wiseman, Andreas. (August 21, 2019). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas To Star In Netflix Superhero Movie From 'Alita: Battle Angel' Director Robert Rodriguez".

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