Troublemaker Studios

Troublemaker Studios
FormerlyLos Hooligans Productions (1991–2000)
TypePrivate
Industry
Founded1991; 35 years ago (1991)
Founders
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
,
United States
Owners
  • Robert Rodriguez
  • Elizabeth Avellán
Divisions
  • Troublemaker Digital Studios
  • Troublemaker Sound
Subsidiaries
  • 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
Websitetroublemakerstudios.com

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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] 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

Feature films

Title Release date Co-production with Distributor Notes
as Los Hooligans Productions
Bedhead 1991 N/a N/a Short film
El Mariachi February 26, 1993 Columbia Pictures
Roadracers July 22, 1994 Showtime Network
Desperado August 25, 1995 Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures Releasing
Four Rooms December 25, 1995 A Band Apart Miramax Films
From Dusk till Dawn January 19, 1996 Dimension Films
The Faculty December 25, 1998 N/a
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money March 16, 1999 A Band Apart Dimension Films
Buena Vista Home Entertainment		 direct-to-video
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter March 16, 1999 direct-to-video
as Troublemaker Studios
Spy Kids March 30, 2001 N/a Dimension Films
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams August 7, 2002
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over July 25, 2003
Once Upon a Time in Mexico September 12, 2003 Columbia Pictures
Dimension Films
Sin City April 1, 2005 Dimension Films
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D June 10, 2005 Columbia Pictures
Dimension Films
Grindhouse
Planet Terror
Death Proof		 April 6, 2007 Rodriguez International Pictures Dimension Films
Shorts August 21, 2009 Imagination Abu Dhabi
Media Rights Capital		 Warner Bros. Pictures
Predators July 9, 2010 Davis Entertainment 20th Century Fox
Machete September 3, 2010 Overnight Productions
Hyde Park Entertainment		 20th Century Fox
Sony Pictures Releasing International
The Black Mamba February 19, 2011 RadicalMedia Nike Short film
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World August 19, 2011 N/a Dimension Films
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For August 22, 2014 Aldamisa Entertainment
Miramax Films
Solipsist Films
Sock 'Em Dead 2015 Rodriguez International Pictures
Happy Socks		 N/a
Alita: Battle Angel February 14, 2019 Lightstorm Entertainment 20th Century Fox
Red 11 March 15, 2019 Double R Productions
UglyDolls May 3, 2019 Reel FX Animation
Alibaba Pictures
Huaxia Film Distribution
Original Force		 STX Entertainment
Spy Kids: Armageddon September 22, 2023 Skydance Media
Spyglass Media Group		 Netflix
Upcoming
The Naughty List TBA Paramount Animation Paramount Pictures

Television series

Title Premiere date End date Co-production with Network Notes
The Director's Chair May 10, 2014 present Skip Film
FactoryMade Ventures		 El Rey Network
Spy Kids: Mission Critical April 20, 2018 November 30, 2018 Mainframe Studios
Dimension Television		 Netflix

Divisions and subsidiaries

Rodriguez International Pictures

Rodriguez International Pictures logo

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.[citation needed] Its name pays homage to the low-budget production company American International Pictures.[citation needed]

Filmography:

Quick Draw Productions

Quick Draw Productions logo

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.[citation needed] 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:

Double R Productions

In 2020, Rodriguez launched Double R Productions, a film company that co-creates films for other companies.[citation needed]

Filmography:

See also

References

  1. ↑ 'Secuestro Express': Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on Venezuela's surprise hit
  2. ↑ Roman, Monica (1997-01-09). "Arthouse, haunted house buoy Miramax". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. ↑ Bing, Jonathan; Lyons, Charles (2000-10-09). "Dimension prexy ankles". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. ↑ Nakamura, Reid (2021-08-12). "Robert Rodriguez Signs First-Look Deal With HBO, HBO Max". TheWrap. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  5. ↑ Lawson, Terry (May 27, 1999). "Small-screen Success Stories". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Cinematheque bows 'Dusk 3' for Halloween". Variety. October 19, 1999. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  7. ↑ Savlov, Marc (August 9, 2002). "Gadgets and Gizmos". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  8. ↑ "AICN Exclusive: Nimród Antal is directing PREDATORS". Aintitcool.com. July 1, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2010.
  9. ↑ "Job Hotline – Crew & Industry Calls – Alita: Battle Angel". Texas Film Commission. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Austin filming locations for Alita: Battle Angel". kftv.com. February 6, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  11. ↑ Kohn, Eric (March 7, 2019). "Robert Rodriguez on Advice From James Cameron and How 'Alita: Battle Angel' Brought Him Back to His Roots". IndieWire. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  12. ↑ Khatchatourian, Maane (March 28, 2017). "Robert Rodriguez to Direct 'Ugly Dolls' Animated Film for STX". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Production Weekly – Issue 1300 – Thursday, May 26, 2022 / 17 Listings – 38 Pages". Production Weekly. May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  14. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2026-04-13). "Robert Rodriguez to Direct Christmas Movie 'The Naughty List' for Paramount Animation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
  15. ↑ Murray, Rebecca (2012-03-19). "Robert Rodriguez Launches Quick Draw Animation". ShowbizJunkies. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  16. ↑ Arrant, Chris (2012-03-15). "Robert Rodriguez Reveals New Animation Studio, Quick Draw Animation". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  17. ↑ "'Machete Kills' Will Slice Into Theaters on September 13". ComingSoon.net. January 15, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  18. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (August 21, 2019). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas To Star In Netflix Superhero Movie From 'Alita: Battle Angel' Director Robert Rodriguez". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2020.