Fantastic Fest 2015 News: FANTASTIC ARCADE SECOND WAVE GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1, 2015 AUSTIN, TEXAS   International games festival announces over twenty additional games,  game jam competition, and major publisher showcase. Source: Fantastic Fest/The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema   AUSTIN, TX – August 31st, 2015 – Organizers of Fantastic Arcade have announced the complete list of titles for their annual free showcase of… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 News: FANTASTIC ARCADE SECOND WAVE GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED

Local Events: MONDO, DEATH WALTZ & BEYOND FEST PRESENT”FRIZZI 2 FULCI”

    Legendary composer Fabio Frizzi comes to the US for the first time to perform his horror classics live with 8 piece band. Source: MONDO Austin, TX- Thursday, August 27, 2015 – Mondo, Death Waltz Recording Co & Beyond Fest are pleased to announce they are presenting the first two US performances of Italian Composer Fabio… Continue reading Local Events: MONDO, DEATH WALTZ & BEYOND FEST PRESENT”FRIZZI 2 FULCI”

Fantastic Fest 2015 News: WORLD PREMIERE OF LAZER TEAM

Sources: Fantastic Fest/Alamo Drafthouse Cinema/Rooster Teeth Austin, TX – August 26, 2015 – The sci-fi comedy LAZER TEAM, the first feature film from renowned creative studio Rooster Teeth, will celebrate its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest 2015 in Austin on Thursday, September 24, at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar with cast and crew, including director Matt Hullum and stars Burnie Burns, Alan Ritchson, Colton Dunn, Michael Jones,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 News: WORLD PREMIERE OF LAZER TEAM

Fantastic Fest 2015 News: Second Wave of Programming Announcement

Source: Fantastic Fest/The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema FANTASTIC FEST 2ND WAVE PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCES A HUGE SLATE INCLUDING “THE LOBSTER” AS OPENING NIGHT FILM Film slate also includes World Premiere of Rooster Teeth‘s sci-fi comedy LAZER TEAM and advance screenings of THE MARTIAN, HIGH-RISE,  GREEN ROOM, THE KEEPING ROOM and more!   Austin, TX – Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – Fantastic Fest… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 News: Second Wave of Programming Announcement

2015 Austin Film Festival: First 10 Films Announcement

Source: Austin Film Festival Presenting the first slate of films for the 22nd Annual Austin Film Festival Anniversary, including five world premieres and marquee titles Carol, I Saw the Light, and Youth. Confirmed guests James Franco and Jason Retiman are slated to attend. AFF FIRST 10: Carol Texas Premiere Writer: Phyllis Nagy; Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson,… Continue reading 2015 Austin Film Festival: First 10 Films Announcement

Fantastic Fest 2015: FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH BRAND NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DESERT GOLFING, NUCLEAR THRONE & MORE

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1, 2015 AUSTIN, TEXAS   International games festival features lineup of independent games, including six premiere games, alongside major publisher showcase.     Source: Fantastic Fest/The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema AUSTIN, TX – August 13th, 2015 – Organizers of Fantastic Arcade have announced the September 28th return of the yearly showcase of… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015: FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH BRAND NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DESERT GOLFING, NUCLEAR THRONE & MORE

Local News: AFCA Welcomes Three New Members

Source:  The Austin Film Critics Association Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of three new members to its 2015 roster:   Don Simpson is the Managing Editor of Smells Like Screen Spirit, where he has authored close to 1,400 film reviews and interviews since the site’s inception in 2008.… Continue reading Local News: AFCA Welcomes Three New Members

Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

MONDOCON 2015 UNVEILED! New Names Announced for Massive Lineup of World Renowned Artists   Live Score Event, Screenings, Panels and Austin’s Best Food Truck Eats   Pop-Up Record Shop & Preview Mondo’s Groovy New LP for “Army of Darkness”   Source: Mondo/Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – August 6, 2015 – Mondo is excited to unveil the lineup of… Continue reading Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

Local Movie Events: Special Screenings of THE OVERNIGHT

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE THE OVERNIGHT INCLUDING A Q&A WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR PATRICK BRICE                 Source: The Orchard Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, have recently moved to Los Angeles’ Eastside from Seattle. Feeling lost in a new city, they are desperate to find their first new friends. After a chance… Continue reading Local Movie Events: Special Screenings of THE OVERNIGHT