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The News Reel - Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Two more world premieres from SXSW 2007 acquired for distribution
Even though Matt Dentler has moved on from his post at sxsw, his blog posts remain indispensable. Here’s the latest pick up news about Audience of One and Frat Girl (formerly titled Pretty in the Face.)

Indies Versus Indy
It’s Hollywood vs. Indywood as the Cannes Film Festival gets underway in France.

Thumbs up for Twisters
David Mamet’s latest, Redbelt, has Roger Ebert rethinking film classification

What Would a Jedi Do?
A man dressed as Darth Vader was sentenced to a two-month jail sentence after assaulting members of the Jedi Church. Yes, a Jedi Church. I wish I was making this up….

Are you a man or a mule?
HBO’s “Recount” points a finger at Democrats.

Posted 05/14/08 in The News Reel +

The News Reel - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Archeologists Agree That Indiana Jones is Not One of Them, But That’s What Makes it Fun

Cannes Film Festival: A Brief History

SXSW 2007 Premiere, TWISTED: A Balloonamentary, Will Be in Theaters in Select Cities Soon and You Can Order the DVD Now

Steamy Trailer for Woody Allen’s Latest, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Greencine Pulls Together a Few Articles and Links on the Passing of Legendary Artist and Texas Native, Robert Rauschenberg

With Picturehouse and Warner Independent Going Away, THR Asks, “Who’s Next?”

Posted 05/13/08 in The News Reel +

The News Reel - Monday, May 12, 2008

Catch Inside The Circle, which had its world premiere at SXSW 2007, at the Alamo Ritz in Austin tonight, at 10pm with filmmakers and stars in attendance.

Our own Jarod Neece’s Taco Journalism featured on Fox7

Check out Austin’s own wonderful Zellner Brothers promos for CineVegas where their sxsw selection Goliath will screen. (Courtesy of Spout.com)

Jimmy Fallon Late Night

Study up on your Movie Slanguage

Whither Prime Time?

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The News Reel - Monday, April 28, 2008

SXSWclick Call for Entries!
Send in your 2008 submissions now for a chance to win prizes and a slot at the 2009 SXSW Film Festival.

The Return of Harmony
Acclaimed filmmaker returns from hiatus with new ‘Mister Lonely.’

DISH Testing Mobile TV
Company testing new equipment to enable TV to mobile.

Roadshow Rolls to Spain
Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse to take the Rolling Roadshow on Leone tour in Spain.

Jamie Lee Curtis on Miley Cyrus
Actress on the current Vanity Fair scandal over Disney entertainer.

Judge and Bateman ‘Extract’
‘Office Space’ creator announces upcoming comedy feature.

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The News Reel - Wednesday, April 23, 2008

61st Cannes Announces Competition
Dardennes, Egoyan, Eastwood, and Wenders Among Filmmakers.

TBS Streaming ‘Seinfeld’
TBS showcasing full episodes of legendary sitcom online.

SXSWclick Call for Entries!
Send in your 2008 submissions, starting next week.

Hill and Brand Back with Apatow and Stoller
It’s a ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ reunion, with this next comedy offering.

Miller’s ‘Spirit’
Frank Miller answers some questions about his upcoming Will Eisner adaptation.

Posted 04/23/08 in The News Reel +

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