New Studio Brings the Technology Behind The Mandalorian to Austin

Co-Production House brings science to the set

"...Six months ago, Justin Kirchhoff was in the same situation as every other..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT's RTF Department Changes Focus During the Pandemic

Safety on the set

"...How do you make a show in the middle of a pandemic? That's the number one..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2019 Feature Grant Recipients

Over $100,000 in cash and aid for next generation of filmmakers

"...When you're an independent filmmaker, a few dollars can be the difference between..."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2016 High School Musical Nominees

Theatre awards' third year boasts 28 schools, 136 nominees

"...the tale: "Eat. Theatre. Sleep. Repeat." How else to explain the insane level of energy in the Long Center..."

March 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Opera to Mount Manchurian Candidate

Kevin Puts' take on political thriller opens 2016-17 season

"...cliche, but how better to break the news about Austin Opera's 30th season than to say it opens with..."

Jan. 27, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'The Lion King' Is a Feast For the Eyes

But lackluster performances dampen this touring production

"...Spectacular sets, costumes, and special effects upstage the actors in the touring production of Broadway’s The Lion King, currently..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Arts Post by Eli Black

Brass Ring Lessons

How TexARTS' first two go-rounds in staging classic musicals are helping to make its new Carousel ride a winner

"...Finding a merry-go-round with a brass ring to grab is..."

June 22, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Movies and Shakers

The production companies behind – and ahead of – the boom, and how they might be able to help you

"...Film is booming in Austin. That's hardly news: It's always booming, it..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas hills are again alive with the sound of chainsaws.

"...Directed by: Marcus Nispel. Starring: Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, Mike Vogel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...Texas senators met yesterday to discuss a massive new investment in film and TV production incentives that would break..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postcards’ Journey From the Border to the Stage

Writer Oscar Cásares, photographer Joel Salcido, and musician Carrie Rodriguez collaborate on a multimedia production

"...associated with sound. We see our grandmother’s tight cursive telling us of her travels. We feel the smooth, glossy..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Talk about putting your money where your mouth is: The Austin Film..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's The Sound of Music

It may be paint-by-number, but this production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...It's been a year since Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's last and arguably most..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Flamencos, Mariachis, and Murder Announced for Austin Opera 2023-24 Season

New year kicks off with murderous classic Pagliacci

"...Austin Opera's current season is not yet over, but before..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...two and a half decades, the AFS Filmmaker Grants having been changing careers and lives by giving essential funding..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scare Package Heading to Shudder

Austin-made horror anthology acquired by horror streamer

"...Get ready for a bloody surprise! Austin-carved horror anthology Scare Package is coming to horror streaming..."

May 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Five shows share top honors with four awards each

"...For many in Austin's theatre community, they will remember, remember the fourth..."

Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Georgetown Palace Theatre's Evita

In this engaging production, the saga of Eva Perón is told with immediacy and power

"...In the original 1979 review of Tim Rice and Andrew..."

June 28, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Three Musketeers

A contemporary script, powerful acting, and fantastic swordplay combine to create a heroic journey that's fun and easy to get lost in

"...As a child, my Sunday afternoons were spent adventuring in my backyard. With a branch as my sword..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Macbeth's Myriad of Misfortunes

The Scottish Play – still cursed after all these years

"...Having two separate productions of Macbeth running in Austin this..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Crème de la Crème

The winners of the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The crowd could hardly compete with the one packed into the Erwin Center for Paul Simon Monday night, but..."

June 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Review: Sassy 009

Even Norwegian royalty turns out for Oslo trio’s micro rave

"...Like their Crown Prince and Princess, Oslo’s Sassy 009 probably feel most at..."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Christina Garcia

Good Field

"...Third LP from local indie rock darlings Good Field signals a marked evolution. Paul..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

ACL Review: Midland

Grinning hipster flair with contemporary country appeal

"...Midland rode into ACL Fest in the wake of a middling industry..."

Oct. 16, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Page Two: Moving Forward by Falling Backward

Keep on keeping on

"...[Richard Linklater: dream is destiny, a documentary on the filmmaker co-produced..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Penny & Sparrow

"...Kyle Jahnke possess clear vocal talents, but the former Austin duo's determination to draw drama out of their harmonies..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Review: The Art of Organized Noize

An engaging history of the pioneering Atlanta production house

"...Finally getting a long overdue retrospective, Atlanta production pioneers Organized..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

Earl Sweatshirt

"...Spawned by a poet/activist and a civil rights-minded law professor, and mentored by riot-inciting Tyler, the Creator,..."

May 1, 2015 Music Review by Nina Hernandez

Film Flam: El Rey Shines on Austin

Robert Rodriguez's TV channel to become permanent production fixture

"...has announced that his El Rey Network will use Austin as its production and corporate headquarters...."

June 10, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...Texas has economic incentives to encourage film, TV and video game projects to..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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