Meet Ramy Youssef’s latest project, a coming-of-age adult-animated series called #1 Happy Family USA. Although this show premiered this week on Amazon Prime, Ramy showcased at SXSW last month and premiered the first 3 episodes.
The 2025 SXSW film and television season has rolled up their red carpets saying goodbye to another fantastic year after bringing the best stories to Austin’s big screens all across the city for 38 years.
The biggest and hottest A-list celebrities showcased some of cinema’s best films of the year, unraveling the most talked about storytelling for years to come. The most sought-after movie stars and films to showcase this year include “The Rivals of Amziah King”, a film about finding family and seeking justice, which received a standing ovation. The film front-man includes Austin’s very own Matthew McConaughey, featuring alongside, Angelina LookinGlass, Cole Sprouse, and Kurt Russell.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
Nicholas Cage makes a return to SXSW for the anxiety-inducing thriller “The Surfer” set in Australia with an all-star Australian cast. Just like Cage who always finds himself in the most insane scripts to date, this film follows a day of surfing at the beach with a nightmarish series of events.
SXSW’s red carpet isn’t the only place bringing in the hottest celebs and celebrations. Most of the exclusive film premiere parties were just down the street at Higbie’s bar for Roxstar Entertainment’s Cinema Center and Collider Studio, sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films, and Collider. The popular hotspot hosted a 3-day and 3-night pop-up.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
“We’re thrilled to be back in Austin with the support of our generous sponsor partners and collectively continue our mission to help filmmakers celebrate and promote their films,” states David Manning, Executive Producer at Roxstar Entertainment.
From interviews with some of the stars of SXSW’s biggest films to raising a toast with Hendrick’s Gin during The Surfer’s after-party or with McConaughey’s Pantalones Tequila for his latest film premiere.
Cinema Center also celebrated indie films that made a splash during Austin’s annual festival. Such as “The Threesome” with Zoey Deutch and “American Sweatshop” with Lili Reinhardt, both stars reconnecting at The Cinema Center. The cast of “The Dutchman” featuring Zazie Beetz and Kate Mara also celebrated their SXSW film premiere at The Cinema Center.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
L-R Matt Cornett, Chloe Fineman, Jillian Bell, Sam Morelos from Summer of 69 get their Bloom on at Cinema Center and Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Aaron Paul, Eiza Gonzalez and Flying Lotus, stars of ASH at Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
SXSW 2025 is finally here this month from March 7-15. It’s the busiest, hottest, as in Pedro Pascal hot, and the most exciting time for both Austinites and folks from all around the world to work and play in Austin, Texas.
The live music capital of the world, also known as Austin, Texas, never seems to fail us when it comes to throwing amazing parties. This past weekend, ‘Austin Elevates‘ presented by Thomas J. Henry brought incredible performances by G-Eazy, Daddy Yankee, Kygo and 88Glam. This free event benefited local nonprofit organizations such as The SAFE Alliance, Superhero Kids and St. David’s Foundation Community Fund.
Enter BLACK NYC where guests are immersed in a euphoric frenzy of underground music and art.
It’s the NYC’s biggest EDM festival’s tenth birthday. They are calling it the Big 10, and Labor Day weekend 2018, we are ready.
MATTE presents Black NYC, a curated pop-up party in undisclosed place on March 31st for one night only.
The hustle and bustle of NYFW is coming to a halt, but on Friday, The Knockturnal had exclusive access to the latest collection by BCBGMAXAZRIA for fall/winter 2018.
We attended a special screening of the latest episode of HBO’s “Divorce.” Things seem to be getting more awkward with new ex’s Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) in season 2.
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