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This Year's SXSW Film Lineup Looks Awesome, Y'all
After seeing the just-announced lineup of films showing at the South by Southwest festival this year, I'm salivating. There are some movies premiering at SXSW that I've been patiently awaiting for what feels like forever, like Run, Fat Boy, Run with Simon Pegg and Hank Azaria. Then there are others that I'd just love to see before they are actually released, like Forgetting Sarah Marshall (later opening April 18), the Kevin Spacey casino movie 21 (opening March 28) and Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (April 25).
2007 SXSW: A Festival in Photos
Most of us weren't lucky enough to get down to Austin for Southwest by Southwest, but that doesn't mean we can't relive the experience through good music and very cool photos. (Combine the two, and it's almost like being at a concert!)
Looking through some of the best shots from SXSW, I was struck by what a British Invasion there was this year, from keynote speaker Pete Townsend to much-discussed performances by Lily Allen, Bloc Party, Amy Winehouse, and The Pipettes (above). I've got photos from all of those shows and more, so check out my SXSW gallery when you read more
2007 SXSW Music Fest: I'm Already Overwhelmed
I'm not even in Austin for the South by Southwest Music Festival this year (but oh how I wish I were), and I'm still overwhelmed by the surplus of amazing bands taking the stage at any given moment.
Today marks the kickoff of the music (and most major) portion of this multimedia bonanza, which is known for breaking new indie acts. On day one alone, there'll be performances by Cyann & Ben, Rosie Thomas, Loney Dear, The Mountain Goats, Blonde Redhead, The Pipettes, The Rapture, and Peter Bjorn & John.
Buzz News Roundup, 3/10
- The Springfields of the United States will battle for the right to hold The Simpsons Movie premiere, according to the Associated Press.
- Piz — er, Chris Lowell from "Veronica Mars" — has been cast in the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, TV Guide reports.
- Genesis will kick off their first tour in 15 years in September, says Variety.
- The "Nip/Tuck" creator has promised 10 big guest stars this season, including Nicole Kidman, says Access Hollywood.
- Dreamworks has committed to produce a movie based on the Belgian cartoon Tintin, the AP reports.
- NBC is planning its own download store, according to Media Post.
- The weirdest reality TV news this week: The BBC says it's developing a show where contestants will live in a garbage dump.
- "The L Word" is getting a fifth season, Variety reports.
- The South by Southwest independent film festival kicked off on Friday in Austin, Texas, says the Hollywood Reporter.
- The AP reports that John Mayer has joined the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Yeah, "Your Body is a Wonderland" totally swings.
Buzz News Roundup, 2/2
- Tim Gunn is leaving Parsons for Liz Claiborne, but the New York Post says "Project Runway" is staying put.
- In irrelevant reunion news, Billboard says the Eagles are recording a new album and David Lee Roth is rejoining Van Halen, says MTV.
- "The Black Donnellys" gets a March 5 premiere and "Andy Richter P.I." will start March 15, while "The Bachelor" will be back April 2, says the Futon Critic.
- Guerilla marketing for the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie prompts Boston to consider banning the practice, reports the Boston Herald.
- Billboard is reporting that indie radio stalwart KCRW is shilling a covers compilation at Starbucks.
- Variety says that Viacom is asking YouTube to remove the media company's clips.
- Woody Allen picks Penelope Cruz to be his latest muse, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
- Rob Corddry to join the cast of Will Farrell's sports comedy, Semi-Pro, says Reuters.
- According to the AP, J.K. Rowling left a message on a statue in the hotel where she recently completed the final Harry Potter story.
- An Inconvenient Truth will be shown to children in British schools, reports the AP.
- Justin on "Ugly Betty" gives hope to unconventional kids, the Los Angeles Times reports.
- Pitchfork finds out more about this year's South By Southwest music festival lineup.
Buzz News Roundup, 1/3
- will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas will help Michael Jackson with his comeback album, tentatively due by the end of 2007, says Billboard.
- Zap2It reports that Bravo has signed up for a third season of Top Chef.
- Pitchfork has the scoop on the 2007 South By Southwest lineup, which includes The Stooges, Interpol, Lily Allen, and Cold War Kids.
- French critics are irate over the way Russell Crowe's film A Good Year turns France into an "Anglo-Saxon caricature," says the AAP.
- According to Variety, ABC has picked up a TV version of the Brangelina film Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
- Indiana Jones 4 will begin shooting in June, with Harrison Ford starring and Steven Spielberg directing, according to Reuters.
- You may have thought you left them behind in fourth grade, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back for another movie, scheduled to release at the end of March, writes Yahoo! Movies.
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What Happens to Stuff You Forget on the Plane
Kim Kardashian was lucky when she recovered the passport she left on the plane in South Africa last month, but most travelers aren't so fortunate in retrieving their forgotten valuables. If you've ever left something on the plane and wondered what happened to it, chances are it didn't end up in a black hole or even in someone else's possession; it's probably in the airline's lost and found warehouse.
Southwest has a warehouse where it collects all the stuff passengers forget, including coats, books, car seats, electronics (they find about five iPods every day), hundreds of cell phones, and the number one forgotten item — sunglasses.
Non Voyage: Bringing the Deep Heart of Texas Home
As our non-voyage moves across the country, we head on south to the great state of Texas where cowboy hats and boots abound. The destination offers up a number of kid-friendly activities that can be experienced right at home.
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center introduces both kids and adults to wildflowers and other native plants. Pack up the kiddos for a lil hike and see just how many different flowers they can find on the trip.
- The Alamo may be one of the main attractions in San Antonio due to its historic place in the Texas Revolution and the role Davey Crockett played in the battle. Help tots re-enact the battle by building a real-life backyard fort. Allow them to eat, sleep and play in the fort for a day and see how creative they can be with their limited space.
- Austin is known for its live music festivals like Austin City Limits and South by Southwest. Check your local calendar to see if there are any live shows planned for your area. If not, start your own! Gather up the neighborhood kids, have them each pick a song they want to "perform" and call all the parents around for an evening of fun and music as your tots take the stage.
Facebook Connect Comes to the iPhone
Wish you could play some of your favorite iPhone games with friends on Facebook? Well this past weekend at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, TX, Facebook announced Facebook Connect for the iPhone. There are already nine Facebook-friendly apps in iTunes store, with more to come.
2009 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced
We're officially in the throes of awards show season — and that isn't limited to the entertainment industry. This morning, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2009 awards. On March 23, the short list of complete nominees will be unveiled, and the honorable achievements — often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world" — will be presented at an awards gala on May 4 at Manhattan's Lincoln Center.
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