Texas One Step Closer to Film and TV Incentive Increase

House approves fund, but questions remain on billion-dollar boost

"...TMIIIF is, of course, not to be confused with..."

May 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Big news for indie-loving Texas Exes: Mid-Range Jumper are about to..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...In other news, South by Southwest is on the way and all..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Help Austin-Made Mental Health Show How Are We Today? Help You

Rooster Teeth alums are bringing their new series to Austin PBS

"...while Willems was a key member of the Funhaus gaming-centric division before creating Last Laugh. As for Dunkelman –..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...including TV, commercials, educational and workplace training videos, and gaming. If anything, these are a bigger part of the..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Gaming Democracy: While we’re all considering how stable our democracy..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

South by Southwest Announces First Round of Speakers

Tech, business, and the business of tech dominate session list

"...For its final year utilizing the Austin Convention Center..."

Sept. 17, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...Flores Gonzalez. Rather than selecting one likely future, they’re gaming out several possibilities, including worse droughts than the historical..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fantastic Fest Goes Console Crazy With Fantastic Games

New gaming showcase presented by Day of the Devs

"...Fantastic Fest is moving back into gaming with the addition Fantastic Games, a new showcase in..."

July 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Indie Game Celebration Fantastic Arcade Returns

The Fun Size edition comes to the Baker Center in October

"...Some fantastic news – quite literally. Indie gaming fest Fantastic Arcade is..."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue as Arkane Studios Austin Closes

Microsoft, Bethesda to shutter Dishonored developer

"...Another blow to Austin's gaming industry: Bethesda Studios is closing Arkane Studios Austin, the..."

May 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Shutting Down

Austin studio behind Red vs. Blue winding down after 21 years

"...Devastating news for fans of pioneering online studio Rooster Teeth, and..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Everything Everywhere All at Once Directors Return to South By Southwest

Daniels, Kara Swisher, AI, Mobile Suit Gundam for fest

"...• Futurist, TV news commentator, Board Director and Senior Fellow at the Drucker..."

Dec. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...in the game industry – and why so many nongaming companies are getting into the market – in All..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...proclamation – weekly LGBTQ events column in an alt-weekly newspaper, "Qmmunity" (née "The Gay Place") represents a part of..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries

Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...

"...the state's tax rebate program for film, television, and gaming production. That would be a 344% increase over the..."

June 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...released for the festival (running March 10-19), the biggest news may be the addition of the adaptation of the..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...fun and games. OK, so there's a lot of gaming, starting with Gamers: The New Icons of Pop Culture..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...Joining a keynote roster that already includes Planned Parenthood..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...at sxsw.com, and keep up with all our SXSW news, reviews, announcements and interviews (plus our unbelievably extensive archive)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Mobile Gaming Firm Zynga Acquired by Take-Two

Studio joins the GTA and NBA 2K family

"...Massive news for the local gaming developer scene, and mobile gaming..."

Jan. 10, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 10-16

"...they wouldn't nag and sting us anymore. The good news, Capricorn, is that the coming weeks will be an..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Gaming Takes Center Stage at SXSW with Reggie Fils-Aimé, Ninja

New round of speakers includes Jordan Peele's favorite composer

"...leaders, and his recent investments within the convergence of gaming, media, and technology speaks directly to the SXSW community.”..."

Dec. 7, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fear the Walking Dead Production Quits Austin for Georgia

AMC show relocates amid fear about Texas incentives

"...Bleak news for the Texas film and TV community: Zombie smash..."

Nov. 11, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jordan Levin on the Future of Rooster Teeth

Post-pandemic, the studio's general manager looks at the next steps

"...was the planned West Coast tour for the studio's gaming strand, Achievement Hunter. As way of a make-up event/thank..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...Texas film, gaming, and TV incentives roll on. In the recent session,..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's Next for RWBY?

Highlights of this week's panels from RTX

"...Teeth, the highlight of the annual RTX festival is news about the signature series. Even though the gathering had..."

July 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...and math. Careers represented range from CEO of a gaming company to fashion designer, wildlife conservation, space, entertainment, aviation,..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Masters of the Universe Still Has the Power

New images from the Austin-made series for Netflix

"...bleak for the heroes of Eternia, but it's great news for Powerhouse, which sees the fourth and final season..."

May 13, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...12:30pm:  For Brands Who Want to Help Us Be..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

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