Texas filmmaker Robert Rodriguez offered a tour of his limited Robert Rodriguez Museum featuring the Frank Frazetta Collection. The exhibit also featuring works by artists Frank Miller, Drew Struzan and Sebastian Krüger, as well as movie props. The exhibit, which is free to the public, runs from noon-8 p.m. through Saturday, March 21 at 920 Congress Ave.
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What’s the dollar value of the publicity Austin and Texas receives as a result of the conference and personal experiences from fan favorite celebs that have converge on the community (and Texas) for the enormous industry party?
As we wait for the final tabulations of this year’s figures, which, at the very least, mirrored 2014’s success, last year’s SXSW had a $315 million impact to the City of Austin. The event reinforced SXSW’s reputation as the world’s premier gathering of creative professionals in film, music and interactivity. Successful additions to that have been educational and ecological components, as well.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks to SXSW attendees about her comic roles on the classic "Seinfeld," "New Adventures of Old Christine" and her current show "Veep."
And what’s behind that economic impact? The more than 44,500 registrants last year that participated in 13 days of industry conferences, a 4-day trade show, 6-night music festival with more than 2,100 bands, and a 9-day film festival with more than 400 screenings. Those attendees booked more than 13,990 individual hotel reservation for 60,450 room nights.
Actors Steve Carell and Nancy Carell prove they’re just as funny off camera during their SXSW Red Carpet appearance. They were in town to screen their new TBS series “Angie Tribeca” starring Rashida Jones.
Rashida Jones and Hayes MacArthur star in the comedy series Angie Tribeca, created by Steve and Nancy Carell (in the background).
Ava DuVernay, director of 2015’s Best Picture Oscar winner "Selma" talks to film enthusiasts after her keynote address during the SXSW film conference.
Rhythm and Blues and gospel great Mavis Staples talks with a BBC reporter about the SXSW world premiere of her documentary Mavis!
New York City personality Cat Greenleaf brings her iconic Talk Stoop to Austin, interviewing celebs like Judy Greer here, on “her stoop” along with her dog. They’re learning the Austin salute: ‘Hook ’em!"
