Local News: MONDO GALLERY PRESENTS “SATURDAY MORNING MASHUP: THE ART OF JEROEN HUIJBREGTS”

Source: Mondo Austin, TX – Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Mondo’s latest show reinvents  beloved childhood icons from the ’70s and ’80s Mondo Gallery presents its next show, “Saturday Morning Mashup: The Art of Jeroen Huijbregts,” featuring Huijbregts’ iconic illustrations, paintings, and drawings inspired by his love of comic books, cartoons, and movies from the ’70s… Continue reading Local News: MONDO GALLERY PRESENTS “SATURDAY MORNING MASHUP: THE ART OF JEROEN HUIJBREGTS”

SXSW 2016 NEWS: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ CURATES MUSEUM FEATURING ORIGINAL FRANK FRAZETTA MASTERPIECES

SXSW 2016 GALLERY EVENT RUNS MARCH 12 – 19 Source: Troublemaker Studios      Austin, TX — Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — For a limited time only during SXSW 2016, Robert Rodriguez is proud to present a curated collection of original art, including twelve masterwork paintings by iconic artist FRANK FRAZETTA, including original paintings of CONAN… Continue reading SXSW 2016 NEWS: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ CURATES MUSEUM FEATURING ORIGINAL FRANK FRAZETTA MASTERPIECES

Alamo Drafthouse News: PARTY HARD THIS SPRING WITH ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE, RICHARD LINKLATER AND THE “EVERYBODY WANTS SOME” BEER

New limited edition collaboration with Austin Beerworks celebrates the upcoming Paramount Pictures and Annapurna Pictures release in easy drinking, tallboy style.   Source: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – March 3, 2016 – Just in time for easy, breezy spring days perfect for skipping class and hanging out on the field, Alamo Drafthouse and… Continue reading Alamo Drafthouse News: PARTY HARD THIS SPRING WITH ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE, RICHARD LINKLATER AND THE “EVERYBODY WANTS SOME” BEER

SXSW 2016 News: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO SPEAK AT THE FESTIVAL

First Appearance at the Internationally-Recognized Event in Austin, TX for President Barack Obama at SXSW Interactive and First Lady Michelle Obama at SXSW Music

Source: SXSW AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 2, 2016) — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) is honored to announce President Barack Obama will appear as part of a Keynote Conversation at SXSW Interactive on Friday, March 11 and First Lady Michelle Obama will be the opening Keynote at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 16. This marks the first… Continue reading SXSW 2016 News: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO SPEAK AT THE FESTIVAL

Movie News: ALAMO WANTS YOUR OSCAR VOTES! ANNOUNCING VICTORY GOLD RUSH

Cast your votes for this year’s Oscar winners and you could be the night’s big winner with free movies for a year or lots of food and drink prizes! Source: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – February 11, 2016 – This awards season, Alamo Drafthouse wants audiences to join in on their Oscar fever… Continue reading Movie News: ALAMO WANTS YOUR OSCAR VOTES! ANNOUNCING VICTORY GOLD RUSH

Local Movie Events: Mondo Gallery presents “No Longer / Not Yet: A Tribute to Richard Linklater”

Special gallery show to celebrate the Austin filmmaker icon along with the World Premiere   of his highly anticipated film “Everybody Wants Some” at SXSW Film Festival Source: MONDO Austin, TX – February 11, 2016 – Mondo Gallery is excited to announce its next show will celebrate director Richard Linklater’s esteemed filmography including his newest film Everybody Wants Some, making its… Continue reading Local Movie Events: Mondo Gallery presents “No Longer / Not Yet: A Tribute to Richard Linklater”

Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Source: SXSW Episodics, 24 Beats Per Second, Others Open to More Than One Badge Austin, Texas – February 2, 2016 – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced several sections of the features lineup for its 23rd edition, running March 11-19, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press… Continue reading Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Local News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES “PBS KIDS AT THE ALAMO” SERIES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS

CURIOUS GEORGE at Alamo Drafthouse (Photo Credit: Annie Ray)

Alamo Drafthouse and PBS KIDS to present all-ages, family-friendly big screen programming throughout the year   Source: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – Thursday, December 10, 2015 –Alamo Drafthouse and PBS KIDS are pleased to announce the launch of a new year-long initiative that will bring PBS KIDS’ award-winning programming to Alamo Drafthouse screens across… Continue reading Local News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES “PBS KIDS AT THE ALAMO” SERIES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS

Austin Film Festival 2015: End Report

By Mark Saldana After eight days of films, conference panels, and parties, the 2015 Austin Film Festival has come to an end.  Every year, filmmakers attend the festival and conference which celebrates and honors the importance of writing in cinema.  The conference portion offers attendees a variety of panels that provide education for those attempting… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2015: End Report

Local Events: aGLIFF Hosts the Documentary Tab Hunter Confidential at Alamo Drafthouse

By Liz Lopez During the SXSW Film Festival this past March, I had the opportunity to meet Tab Hunter here in Austin. Even though I was not of age to be in the theaters and venues he was performing in years ago, I knew about him because of my two older sisters who were teens… Continue reading Local Events: aGLIFF Hosts the Documentary Tab Hunter Confidential at Alamo Drafthouse