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   Anchor Bay Preemptively Picks Up 'Aggression Scale' (Exclusive)

   3:58 pm PST 2/10/2012

   • Borys Kit

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   The company acquires the rights before the action thriller is to premiere at SWSW. Read more

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   SXSW Preview: Watch the Trailer For 'The Aggression Scale' (Exclusive)

   3:05 pm PST 2/8/2012

   • Borys Kit

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   "The Aggression Scale" will play as part of the SXSW Film Festival's Midnighters program, which focuses on the "scary, funny, sexy, and controversial." Read more See All Videos

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   Lana Del Rey Added to SXSW Lineup

   9:41 pm PST 1/16/2012

   • THR Staff

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   UPDATED: Fresh off her widely panned “Saturday Night Live” performance, the singer lands a gig at the annual Austin-based festival. Read more See All Videos

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   Bruce Springsteen's New Album Is His 'Angriest' Yet

   6:00 am PST 1/13/2012

   • Tim Appelo
   • Shirley Halperin

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   "He gets into economic justice quite a bit,” says an earwitness who's heard some of the music. "It’s very rock 'n' roll." Read more

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6. Risky Business

   

   SXSW 2012: 'Cabin in the Woods' to Open Festival

   12:00 pm PST 1/12/2012

   • Jay A. Fernandez

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   The long-delayed Joss Whedon horror film premieres March 9; Lena Dunham's Judd Apatow-produced series "Girls" will also bow at the Texas event. Read more

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   Bruce Springsteen Announced as 2012 South By Southwest Keynote Speaker

   11:27 am PST 12/1/2011

   • THR Staff

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   The Boss will take center stage at the Austin, Texas music, film and tech industry confab on Thursday, March 15. Read more

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   Xavier Gens' 'The Divide' Gets Unrated January Release

   3:34 pm PDT 10/31/2011

   • Jay A. Fernandez

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   The violent post-apocalyptic thriller hits select markets in early January, 2012, 10 months after its SXSW debut. Read more

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9. Risky Business

   

   SXSW 2012: 'Drive' Composer, Jeffrey Tambor Headline First Film Conference Panels

   12:00 pm PDT 10/26/2011

   • Jay A. Fernandez

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   The SXSW Film Conference and Festival has announced its first batch of panels and events for next year's edition, running March 9-17 in Austin, Texas. Read more

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10. Content Film Grabs '96 Minutes,' Sundance Selects Takes 'Last Days Here'

    4:34 pm PDT 4/14/2011

    • Jay A. Fernandez

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    Both films had their premieres at the SXSW FIlm Festival in March. Read more

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11. Review

    

    A Year in Mooring: Film Review

    12:15 pm PDT 3/30/2011

    • John DeFore

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    An unconvincing tale of spiritual recovery set on the fringe of Lake Michigan, the film suffers from a certain coyness by never fulling explaining the reason for all the sorrowful naval-gazing. Read more

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12. Risky Business

    

    R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe: YouTube Has Replaced MTV

    4:39 pm PDT 3/25/2011

    • Jay A. Fernandez

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    The film producer and singer-songwriter spoke with THR before the premiere of his "Collapse Into Now"-inspired film project at SXSW. Read more

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    James Moll Talks 'Foo Fighters' Documentary 'Back and Forth'

    4:29 pm PDT 3/24/2011

    • Jay A. Fernandez

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    In this Q&A, filmmaker James Moll discusses working with Dave Grohl and Co. after "Foo Fighters: Back and Forth" has its SXSW world premiere. Read more

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14. Review

    

    Dragonslayer: Movie Review

    12:38 pm PDT 3/23/2011

    • John DeFore

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    This documentary about the unglamorous side of pro skateboarding wowed the jury at South by Southwest. Read more

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15. Review

    

    The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway: Film Review

    1:09 pm PDT 3/22/2011

    • John DeFore

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    The nearly 60 year-old Paul Reubens remains perfectly capable of embodying the eternal pre-teen who made him famous. Read more

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    5 Awesome SXSW Shows

    3:50 pm PDT 3/20/2011

    • Jeff Miller

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    As South By Southwest draws to a close, THR runs down a handful of gigs that stood out from the pack. Read more See All Videos

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    Kanye West Closes Out SXSW With All-Star Set

    2:31 pm PDT 3/20/2011

    • Jeff Miller

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    The rapper-producer-superstar enlists friends like Jay-Z, John Legend and Kid Cudi for a late-night show at an abandoned Austin power plant. Read more

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18. A Matter of Taste: Film Review

    11:01 am PDT 3/20/2011

    • John DeFore

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    HBO has already picked up Sally Rowe's revealing documentary about British chef Paul Liebrandt's journey from unemployment to owner of acclaimed Tribeca restaurant Corton. Read more

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19. Review

    

    Natural Selection: Movie Review

    10:37 am PDT 3/20/2011

    • John DeFore

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    Writer-director Robbie Pickering's comedy won top honors at SXSW for its refreshing portrayal of a Christian woman, played by Rachael Harris, who embarks on a road trip with her extremely conservative husband's rebellious, out-of-wedlock son. Read more

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20. Review

    

    The King of Luck: Film Review

    9:49 am PDT 3/20/2011

    • John DeFore

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    Billy Bob Thornton directs a one-sided documentary about Willie Nelson that only existing fans of the country singer will appreciate. Read more

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    Hanson Host 12-Hour Japan Benefit Live Stream at SXSW; R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Stops By (Updated)

    5:19 pm PDT 3/19/2011

    • Shirley Halperin

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    "Everyone here has chosen to not do something else to show up," said Taylor Hanson of his band's impromptu concert-telethon. Read more

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