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Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass to Open SXSW Film 2010! Chloë Moretz The movie tells the story of Dave (Aaron Johnson), a comic-book geek who decides to live out his ultimate superhero fantasy, inspiring a subcul- ture of copy cats. Hunted by assorted bad guys, he meets up with crazed vigilantes: Hit Girl (Chloë Moretz), Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage), and Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but the alliance is soon tested by scheming local mob boss Frank D'Amico (Mark Strong). Mashing up bone-cracking action, dark comedy and razor sharp dialogue, Kick-Ass is a raucous thrill ride you won't want to miss on Friday, March 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Check our new interview with director Matthew Vaughn on page 26! Five More Films Announced for SXSW 2010, Including Four World Premieres! Cold Weather (Director: Aaron Katz) After making a mess of his life in Chicago, a former forensic science major and avid reader of detective fiction returns to his hometown and becomes embroiled in something unexpected. WORLD PREMIERE! SXSW Film Features Lineup Announced on February 4 We will announce the Feature lineup for SXSW Film 2010 on Thursday, February 4. Read it first on the SXSW blog at sxsw.com/film. Be sure to catch all the news by signing up for one of our feeds at sxsw.com/rss, or newsletters at sxsw.com/newsletters. Take Your Brand to the Streets with SXSW Shuttle Buses Last year, shuttle buses were introduced to transport SXSW Film festival-goers between downtown and outlying venues. The buses are returning for 2010 and are a great opportunity for you to add visibility to your brand as they dart around town. Turn the buses into mobile billboards to spread the word about your busi- ness and deliver your message directly to thousands of attendees. Contact Film Sales (smalek@sxsw.com) to find out more. Elektra Luxx (Director: Sebastian Gutierrez) Sequel to 2009's Women in Trouble, starring Carla Gugino as a newly-pregnant porn star trying to adjust to her big life change. WORLD PREMIERE! Hubble 3D (Director: Toni Myers) First public screening of this journey through distant galaxies in IMAX® 3D, as space-walking astronauts attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Lemmy (Director: Greg Olliver & Wes Orshoski) An intimate glimpse into the life of legendary rocker and Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, featuring Metallica, Dave Grohl, Billy Bob Thornton and pro wrestler Triple H. WORLD PREMIERE! SATURDAY NIGHT (Director: James Franco) An unfettered look behind the scenes of the legendary comedy show Saturday Night Live, as the cast and crew spend one frenetic week preparing for the latest episode of the show. WORLD PREMIERE! Cold Weather Lemmy Additional Panels Announced for SXSW 2010! Here's a sample of some of the latest panels revealed for the SXSW Film Conference. See the most up-to-date list at sxsw.com/film/talks/panels. Stay tuned; there are many more to come! • Anatomy of a Release: From Conception through Exhibition Todd Sklar, Range Life Entertainment A hypothetical look at every step of the film release process, from development through exhibition • Cash Flow Workflow: Funding Docs From Start to Finish David Modigliani, Live Action Projects How can you make grant and funding options work for you and your documentary? • Cinematography for Improvised Films: Lighting the Unknown Paul Harrill, Self-Reliant Films This workshop will explore the unique challenges of shooting improvised cinema, from working without a script to shooting in uncontrolled locations • Fans, Friends & Followers: Creating Your Own Cult (of the non-apocalyptic variety) Scott Kirsner, CinemaTech A 21st century guide to building buzz, spreading the word and getting your film into the world • Festival Strategies for Independent Film Jane Schoettle, Toronto International Film Festival An insiders guide to navigating the tricky path through the international festival calendar and making it work for you 14 SXSW ORLD / F EBRUAR Y 2010 PHOTO COURTESY OF MARV FILMS

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