Trailers From Hell

Local horror stars start building their buzz

"...you haven't read Marc Savlov's bloodflecked dismantling of the Austin horror scene, Full-Gore Press, then start chopping. Most of..."

Dec. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wizardly Way

Human Centipede, Abe Sapien and more speak at Austin Comic Con

"...Seems like last weekend's Wizard World Austin Comic Con was enough of a success..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Nerddom

Wizard World Austin Comic Con tackles diversity

"...commissions, there were some serious points being debated at Wizard World Austin Comic Con...."

Oct. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez: Future Sins, Fiery Projects

Update from Wizard World on 'Fire and Ice', 'Sin City 2' and more

"...What's Robert Rodriguez up to next? Last Saturday at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Austin's most notorious and prolific..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Making 'Bad Kids' Even Badder

Local-shot horror makes jump from comic to indie screens

"...This was bare-knuckle filmmaking: Filmed at Austin's Spiderwood Studios, with local bands A Giant Dog and..."

Dec. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Majors Can't Stop

The Six Million Dollar Man visits Wizard World

"...a while. This weekend, he'll be appearing at the Wizard World Austin Comic Con because, even at 77 years..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Why We Cosplay

Steam Punk and Star Wars fans talk costumes, kids and charities (video)

"...At last weekend's Wizard World Austin Comic Con, members of those groups took..."

Nov. 15, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...controversy over some lines, especially in Northwest and South Austin. See "City Districting."..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results: Day Seven

Turnout strong and rising before weekend lull

"...major events downtown, including the Texas Book Festival and Wizard World Austin Comic-Con, plus an away Longhorns game, and..."

Oct. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tease of 'Redemption'

Locally developed interactive comic ready for download

"...new creation Redemption: The Challenge back in November at Wizard World Austin Comic Con. Now the first teaser for..."

Dec. 27, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Lens

Photos from Wizard World Austin Comic Con

"...Jedi, vampires, Firefly, fandom and costuming: That will be Wizard World Austin Comic Con, which took over the Austin..."

Nov. 14, 2011 Screens Post by Brandon Bollom

Of Bats and (Human) Centipedes

The first two days of Wizard World

"...The inaugural Wizard World Austin Comic Con enters its third day today,..."

Nov. 14, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Great Comics Getting Greater

Austin's newest comic and film convention leaps into action

"...This weekend, Greater Austin Comic Con kicks off its first installment out in..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...festivals (Armadillocon, Fantastic Fest, and Ikkicon) and the out-of-towners (Wizard World and World Horror Con) heading into Austin in..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX at SDCC

Austin creators head to the San Diego Comic-Con

"...So it's San Diego Comic-Con and no, we're not bitter at all that, yet..."

July 18, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

'Zero Charisma' Rolls a Double Six on Distribution

Nerdist and Tribeca team up for Austin role playing comedy

"...Big news out of San Diego Comic-Con. No, not Avengers: Age of Ultron (although that is..."

July 21, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Spring is a glorious time in Austin, a three-month stretch of perfect weather and every weekend..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

GalaxyCon and the Pros of Cons During a Strike

Touring fan convention comes to Austin with surprising star power

"...conventions, and when GalaxyCon founder Michael Broder realized that Austin lacked a major comic con of its own, he..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Building Hive Stories: Ware Burns Bright and Burns' Bright Wares

Two of the world's best cartoonists are at BookPeople on Thursday

"...so that nobody will even think of stopping by Austin Books & Comics where Brandon Graham will be presenting..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Girls Gone Geek

Weird Girls is an Austin-based website and YouTube channel dedicated to all things geeky, but from a female perspective

"...That's the name of the Austin-based website and YouTube channel dedicated to all thinks geeky...."

May 23, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Halloween Storm Update

Closures everywhere and tornado warnings

"...Can Austin please just have one holiday without terrible weather? After..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Things to Do This Halloween

Check out what's going on this weekend?

"...River Street Sat., Oct. 31, 9pm. 900 Red River, Austin If you love a good drag queen battle then..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Events Post by Allen Martinez

'The Walking Dead' Returns: But Where's Merle?

Michael Rooker teases the return of the zombie-slaying badass

"...then was confirmed by a trailer that debuted at Comic-Con, showing his grinning mug. "Now, here's about a hug..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season One

It was a game-changing reboot, and boy oh boy does it look dandy on Blu-ray

"...the conversion. And with the entire cast heading to Austin for the Wizard World Comic Con in October, "boldly..."

July 27, 2012 Screens Review by Richard Whittaker

Next Summer: The New South Festival in All Its Glory

Danithan Mejia & inkstained friends bring a graphic party to the ATX

"...if anything, have to do with the likes of Austin, Texas?..."

Oct. 15, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...Harry Ransom Center, UT, and Bookwoman: Last year, Brown's Austin reading was attended by a handful of devotees. This..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Cheung Hok-yui. A moody, dramatic opus that sports a world view as fully developed as its cast of intriguing..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the Hollywood pageant competition. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, these ladies meet many interesting characters on..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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