Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams:
Robert Rodriguez and Co. have returned from location in the West Texas badlands near Terlingua and are currently shooting at the old Robert Mueller Airport for the feature sequel that surely needs no introduction to fans of the Rodriguez/
Elizabeth Avellan global domination master plan. As always, the Official
Spy Kids Parade of Cameos/Sightings continues with
Steve Buscemi,
Cheech Marin,
Bill Paxton,
Alan Cumming,
Danny Trejo, and
Ricardo Montalban wandering around town when not on set. Autographs, no vampires. Other local productions firing up in February are
My Comfortable Stranger, a first-time feature from Austin-based Outlaw 8 Productions, which begins shooting Feb. 16 and will be directed by
Fernando Martinez;
Blackeyed, a digital short with various
Six in Austin crew members on board, directed by
Ryan Cox; and
The Perfect Man Contest, a digital feature from Austin-based indie filmmakers, including director
John McLaine.