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Stephen Fry’s Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Time Travel Is Dangerous’ Sets November Release (Exclusive)

Level 33 has acquired director Chris Reading's movie that co-stars Sophie Thompson and Johnny Vegas and features narration from Fry.

Zachary Levi, Josh Duhamel Thriller ‘Not Without Hope’ Lands December Release (Exclusive)

Inaugural Entertainment has acquired director Joe Carnahan's feature that is based on a real-life 2009 fishing trip involving two NFL players.

Paula Abdul, Eddie Griffin to Star in Wrestling Action-Comedy ‘Raging Midlife’ (Exclusive)

Level 33 Entertainment has landed rights for the feature from filmmaker Rob Taylor.

Austin Film Festival Adds ‘The Order,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘September 5’ to Lineup (Exclusive)

Robert Longstreet’s ‘The Fetch,’ Simon ‘Rex’s ‘Operation Taco Gary's’ and Michael Vlamis’ directorial debut ‘Crossword’ will get world premieres at the 31st annual festival.

Kathleen Kennedy to Receive a Top Producing Award at Austin Film Festival

The Lucasfilm president will receive the Polly Platt Award for producing during the 2024 AFF.

Final Bob Saget Film Among Austin Film Festival Highlights (Exclusive)

The 29th edition of the annual event will see the world premiere of 'Daniel's Gotta Die,' along with a screening of 'Sam & Kate,' starring Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek, and Darren Aronofsky honored with a filmmaking award.

‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Set for Austin Film Festival Honor (Exclusive)

'Game of Thrones' creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will receive the Austin Film Festival's Outstanding Television Writer Award at this year's fest in October.

Austin Film Festival Reveals ‘Vox Lux’ as Opening Night Film

Natalie Portman drama 'Vox Lux' will bow as the opening night film at Austin Film Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Writer/director Brady Corbet will be in attendance to present the film, as well as take part in a conversation as part of AFF's Writers Conference.

Austin Film Festival Unveils Complete Lineup, Including ‘Widows’ and ‘Ben Is Back’ (Exclusive)

The full lineup for the 25th annual Austin Film Festival has been revealed, and it includes Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn's action thriller 'Widows' and Peter Farrelly's dramedy (and recent winner of the Toronto International Film Festival's coveted Grolsch People's Choice Award) 'Green Book,' starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen.

Austin Film Festival Adds ‘The Front Runner,’ ‘The Favourite’ and More to Lineup

Jason Reitman's 'The Front Runner' will serve as the closing night film at Austin Film Festival, the festival announced Wednesday. 'The Favourite' will also screen at the fest.

Larry Wilmore to Be Honored at Austin Film Festival (Exclusive)

Larry Wilmore is set to receive the 2018 Outstanding Television Writer Award at the Austin Film Festival this fall, the fest announced Tuesday.

Roger Corman to Be Honored at Austin Film Festival

The renowned independent filmmaker and producer will receive the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award during the ceremony's luncheon in October.