0 SXSW Alumni News includes tech industry leaders who contributed their expertise to the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival and officially participating new media companies. Make face-to-face connections with decision-makers, leading-edge adopters and trend-setters at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, March 11-15 in Austin, Texas. Jay Cuthrell covers stronger wording by script or click on ReadWriteWeb Kristina Halvorson announces first- ...

0 SXSW Alumni News is a weekly update tracking the latest news from some of the many SXSW filmmakers, panelists, speakers and other alumni. Get the latest info on new projects, acquisitions, interviews, features and more, right here, every Tuesday. Alex Gibney’s documentary My Trip to Al-Qaeda screens tonight on HBO. The film was a special surprise screening at SXSW 2010, presented by Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright Kick Ass ...

Wednesday, March 17th 2010, SXSW teamed up with O.G.P.R. and AllHipHop.com to present the Best in Texas Showcase at La Zona Rosa. Sets from Paul Wall & Chamillionaire, Trae tha Truth, Chalie Boy, Fat Pimp, Dorrough, League of Extraordinary G’z, Question?, Kyle Lee and Big Sid proved that hip-hop is alive and well down deep in the south. Beyond the killer showcase, plenty of SXSW performing artists were in attendance, such as Kid Sister, Yelawolf and Killer Mike. Check out these pictures ...

Rock anthems vanishing from charts Story from BBC News. Tech writers poke Ping Post from PC Mag. Cee Lo on his viral song and more Interview from Rolling Stone. Billy Bragg to record with Rosanne Cash Story from The Guardian. The Hag and Macca are among Kennedy Center honorees for 2010 Post from NY Times Arts Beat. Don Cornelius talks 'Soul Train' Story from LA Times. Musicians revel in SXSW Video from CBS Sunday Morning.

0 For organizations wishing to create the biggest presence on the smallest budget, there is no better outlet at SXSW than the Trade Show. As the site of convergence for the Film, Music and Interactive industries, it is host to some of the most important and influential companies around. Not only that, if you book by September 24th you can save hundreds of dollars. Want to learn more about attending the SXSW Trade Show? Just email Sara B ...

0 When Yorgis Lanthimos' Dogtooth stormed the festival circuit earlier this year, "Film of the Year" declarations seemed to ring out from every corner of the blogosphere. Well-earned stripes for sure - this bizarre and utterly disturbing film throws in its lot with Happiness, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Michael Haneke in the fucked-up family portrait stakes. Described by distributors Kino International as "a hyper-stylized mixture ...

There's a three-day break ahead. Why not load up some SXSW 2010 Music panel podcasts into the old Diamond Rio and ponder musical topics while picnicking? Here are ten great panels to pick from: CBGB Stories I Never Travel Far Without A Little Big Star (For Alex Chilton) Labels of Love Texas Nuggets The Cloud vs. The Paradise of Infinite Storage Meet the New Soul - Same as the Old Soul? Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking? Nerdcore 101 Your Fans Are Your Livelihood Latin Music on a Global ...

0 We're always excited about the talented people we meet during SXSW Interactive. We're even more thrilled when great people make valuable connections. One of the ways to put your new product or service on center stage is to apply to SXSW Accelerator today. Not only does SXSW Accelerator put you in front of a plugged-in crowd of investors and early adopters, but you get a one-of-a-kind chance to refine your product with people who really ...

Labels eager for Google-Apple battle Story from Reuters. The fading iPod classic Story fom CNN Money. ATP will be loud and sponsor-free Story from NY Times. Holzman on the day Dylan went electric Post from LA Times. Robert Schneider invents mind-controlled theremin Story from Pitchfork. Eminem and Jay Z play Detroit Review from Detroit Free Press.

0 One of the best things about working for SXSW Interactive is hearing about the unique experiences our participants have at our event. We especially love the serendipitous connections that help get projects off the ground. One of these SXSW success stories came to us by way of 2010 Core Conversation presenter Jonathan Beilin, of Koduco Games. Beilin jumped head-first into networking at our event and met future business partner, Austin-b ...

0 "Act Da Fool" with Harmony Korine's latest short film From IFC.com "Why Video-On-Demand Might Save Movies (and Movie Theaters)" From Cinematical A closer look at Last Train Home From New York Times 3D! The infographic! From HeyUGuys New Monsters posters From Digital Spy "Great girls' movies don't have to be chick flicks" From The Guardian

SXSW Staffer Lizzy Newton recently returned from checking out all the action at the 11th annual Lowlands Festival in Biddinghuizen, Holland. Each year, the festival continues to sell out, this year doing so in only eight days and in advance of announcing the line-up. It's such a hit among many due to the diverse programming, 2010 including acts ranging from NOFX to Deadmau5 to Mumford & Sons to The Specials. DJ's also spin into the night past 4am. Stages are covered by circus tents and ...

0 SXSW Alumni News includes tech industry leaders who contributed their expertise to the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival and officially participating new media companies. Make face-to-face connections with decision-makers, leading-edge adopters and trend-setters at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, March 11-15 in Austin, Texas. Facebook Credits, for games like Farmville, to be sold at Targets nationwide beginning Sunday Paul Carr qui ...

0 Welcome to SXSW Films on Release, keeping you abreast of all the great films from previous SXSW lineups. Whether in theaters, on DVD, online, on TV or anywhere else, catch up on films you missed, or just stay tuned to see your favourites again. Wherever it is, we'll let you know right here. THEATRICAL Last Train Home (Festival Favorites, 2010) September 3, IFC Center, NYC Severe Clear (World Premiere Documentary, 2009) ...

At SXSW 2010, the awesome people behind PPM Records put on a killer showcase of buzz worthy acts. Although it was cold out that Saturday night, the venue was hot with packed bodies and an intense lineup that included Infinite Body, Gun Outfit, Total Abuse, KIT, Best Coast, Abe Vigoda and No Age. Glimpse some photos from the show, included below. Register now to catch shows like this one and so much more at SXSW 2011. Apply to showcase and have the chance to perform this coming March! Pictured ...

SonaBLAST! has moved its headquarters from NYC to Louisville, Kentucky. The aim? To become the best indie label in the region. Started in 2002 mainly for singer-songwriters like Mark Geary (SXSW 2004) and Ben Sollee (SXSW 2009), sonaBLAST! now has several exciting bands like Lucky Pineapple and The Seedy Seeds (both SXSW 2009), and The Pass (see video above). Based out of The Green Building, sonaBLAST! is a "green" label that operates under a sustainable philosophy. As you can tell from th ...

Bieber fever in NYC Review from NY Times. Four strategies to kickstart the music biz Analysis from Billboard.biz. Apple's music event - Ping, iPods and more Story from Ars Technica. Guns N' Roses take the fight to Dublin Story from BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat. FYF fest previewed Post from LA Times. NMPA objects to Apple's plan to lengthen song samples Post from CNET. Sony's Qriocity Post from PC World. Paste lays off staff, ceases print publication Story from Atlanta Jo ...