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fromInverse
10 hours ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
#london-festival
fromTime Out London
1 day ago
London music

SXSW London has revealed some major names for its music lineup for 2026

SXSW London festival returns June 2-7, featuring major artists and over 200 emerging acts across various venues in east London.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

SXSW London has revealed some major names for its music lineup for 2026

SXSW London festival returns June 2-7, featuring major artists and over 200 emerging acts across various venues in east London.
#film-festival
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Film

SXSW Film Programmers Unpack a 2026 Festival Filled with 'Risk Taking' - and Unveil the Final 13 Films and Shows of the Lineup

London music
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

SXSW London reveals its 2026 slate with three world premieres and keynote speakers

SXSW Festival returns to London with exclusive film premieres and industry talks, showcasing global diversity in music, film, and visual arts.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Film

SXSW Film Programmers Unpack a 2026 Festival Filled with 'Risk Taking' - and Unveil the Final 13 Films and Shows of the Lineup

Independent films
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Andrew Scott Knows the Next Stephen Spielberg Is Out There. But How Do We Find Them?

We Were Here is a humorous mockumentary about Indian retirees resisting AI by taking over machine jobs.
Austin
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs | TechCrunch

SXSW 2023 showcased a decentralized format, celebrating its 40th anniversary with ambitious changes and a focus on community engagement despite pandemic challenges.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

3 Sci-Fi Movies At SXSW Reveal A Surprising Storytelling Trend

Sci-fi films at SXSW showcased intimate human dramas, blending character-driven stories with futuristic themes and technologies.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Has Midnight-Movie Potential

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is a super-violent action-comedy featuring Vince Vaughn in a dual role, reminiscent of early 2000s cinema.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

At SXSW, Rom-Coms Got A Twisted Genre Makeover

The traditional rom-com evolves at SXSW, blending romance with horror, sci-fi, and fantasy in innovative ways.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hermanos Espinoza are seeking to cement their legacy with debut LP, 'Linaje'

Hermanos Espinoza's debut album 'Linaje' reflects their journey from poverty to success through music, emphasizing hard work, family, and faith.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Hokum' Is A Terrifying Contender For The Best Horror Movie Of The Year

Hokum effectively uses jump scares to enhance its chilling narrative, making it a standout horror film at SXSW.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Dakota Fanning Has Never Been Better Than She Is in The Sun Never Sets

Joe Swanberg's new film, The Sun Never Sets, marks his return to filmmaking after nearly a decade, showcasing Dakota Fanning's standout performance.
Film
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Maddie Ziegler's new action film 'Pretty Lethal' features a new blend of dance and combat fighting: 'Ballet-Fu'

Maddie Ziegler found authenticity in 'Pretty Lethal,' a film depicting ballerinas in a survival situation using their dance skills for combat.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Heather Graham's Disembodied Eyeball Stole the Show at SXSW

Both are one-night-in-hell slashers about two estranged sisters forced to fight their way out of a lair of rich people who've joined a devil cult and are hellbent on sacrificing them to their dark lord. They even debut one week after another, the latter on March 20, the former on March 27.
Independent films
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Oakland director Boots Riley's latest film scores 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

The titular 'boosters' refers to a group of modern-day Robin Hoods who steal from department stores and resell the clothing on the cheap. Led by Corvette (Keke Palmer), the 'Velvet Gang' specifically targets Metro Designer stores, a chain helmed by scientist-turned-fashion maven Christie Smith, played with a zealous ferver by Demi Moore.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Before Filmmaker Russell Goldman Made His SXSW-Bound First Feature, He Was an IndieWire Intern

Since his time at the site, Goldman has taken on a number of very cool jobs (including one that helped bring Jamie Lee Curtis into his orbit, more on that one to come), but he has long been dedicated to pursuing his primary passion: filmmaking. He's directed seven shorts and written eight of them, and this weekend, he will premiere his first feature at SXSW, 'Sender.'
Film
Toronto startup
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Cootie Catcher's Nolan Jakupovski tells us about 5 Toronto artists he loves

Toronto band Cootie Catcher releases their album Something We All Got on February 27 via Carpark and begins a North American tour in March including SXSW.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Victoryland playing Baby's All Right w/ sister. & more (stream new LP)

Victoryland released My Heart Is A Room With No Cameras In It and will play a March 7 Brooklyn show and perform at SXSW in Austin.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ben Affleck Once Again Dragged Into Utah Reality TV Drama

"I don't want to get anybody in trouble. I don't know what this is," Affleck stuttered when Access Hollywood asked him about Barlow. "Like, prove somebody right or wrong?" It's fair for him not to remember meeting her, considering Affleck has probably met a ton of people in his lifetime and isn't a Housewives fan. The journalist then showed a photo of Barlow to Affleck, and it still wasn't ringing any bells. "It doesn't look familiar to me, and I don't remember anything," he added.
Television
Film
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

A New Robert Christgau Documentary Will Feature Randy Newman, Thurston Moore, and Boots Riley

The Last Critic documents Robert Christgau's career and influence, premieres at SXSW, and includes contributions from prominent musicians and critics.
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

iHeart preps annual Podcast Awards; nominees released

iHeartMedia has released the host and nominees for the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards, which this year is co-produced with South by Southwest (SXSW). As last year, the ceremony will be staged at the Moody Theater in Austin, TX. The date of this evening event is Monday, March 16. Actress, comedian and host of the "Thanks Dad" podcast, Ego Nwodim, will emcee this year's
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere

I was so disgusted. Like, no, you can't have a murder in this sea of people already dying - that's not right, not fair. We can't let this go.
Film
fromRAIN News
4 months ago

RAIN Notes: November 14, 2025

Radio: Just like burger joints That innovative comparison from the prolific Fred Jacobs in his latest column. Memo toTo Radio: Foccus On Your cravers," Jacobs commends his readers. LIke radio, White Castle has been forced to evolve (as described HERE). "I's notable how similar this burger joint is to broadcast radio," Jacobs observes. Both started about 100 years ago, and have become local and hper local successes. White Castle's new marketing appeals to "cravers" - which Jacobs likens to radio's P1 audience segment.
Marketing
fromVulture
5 months ago

The Gut-Punch Ending of Good Boy, Explained by Its Director

Good Boy is a novel concept in the haunted-house genre - it's told entirely from the point of view of a dog, and it's got a surprisingly moving twist in its tail, sorry, tale. Co-written and directed by Ben Leonberg, who is also star pup Indy's owner in real life, it tells the story of Todd (Shane Jensen), a man suffering with an unnamed serious illness, who takes his dog to live with him in his late grandfather's old house in the country.
Film
Film
fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

Louis Black of Austin, Texas: From Comic Books to Creating SXSW

Louis Black has significantly influenced the film and music industry through his work with The Austin Chronicle and the founding of SXSW.
Austin
fromBig Think
9 months ago

How the startup "pivot" can become a billion-dollar masterstroke

Austin's SXSW Conference in 2011 hosted influential figures discussing the competitive landscape of social media, particularly on the rise of Instagram.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

SXSW: An immersive experience is the future of AI | Computer Weekly

OpenAI and Jony Ive are developing a new generation of technology to enhance AI interaction beyond traditional interfaces.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling 'later this year,' founder says | TechCrunch

Ben Lamm's Colossal Labs aims to revive the dire wolf species, showcasing unique behavior and communication patterns.
London food
fromTime Out London
10 months ago

SXSW London 2025: tickets, lineup, timings and everything you need to know

SXSW London 2025 will showcase major cultural figures across music, tech, and film from June 2-7 in Shoreditch.
Relationships
fromVulture
10 months ago

Introducing the Most Tim Robinson of Tim Robinson Characters

The film "Friendship" explores the awkwardness of human interactions through a character's misguided attempts at connection, leading to humorous yet cringeworthy moments.
London startup
fromItsnicethat
10 months ago

SXSW London might have the most eclectic lineup in history

SXSW's UK debut in London features a diverse lineup of speakers addressing technology, creativity, and environmentalism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Penske Shakes Up Leadership of South by Southwest

Many of the employees laid off had devoted decades to SXSW, with Hugh Forrest stating his departure was not a choice he made, expressing deep disappointment.
Media industry
London startup
fromTime Out London
11 months ago

South by Southwest London: the first ever UK festival will open with Eminem doc 'Stan'

SXSW London will feature notable films, including two Stephen King adaptations, alongside a diverse array of events from June 2-7.
Independent films
fromPage Six
11 months ago

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick buddy up at 'Another Simple Favor' event after avoiding each other at SXSW

Kendrick and Lively appeared friendly at a London event after previous tension at SXSW.
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