Hey folks, Harry here... I've got very few tickets here... under 50... and I'm a bit bored with the first come, first serve deal. That's already happened when these tickets went on sale - and began running off. Well - we're the last giveaway for tickets! I think. And you don't have much that you have to do. I'm looking for the most amusing at work accident stories that you have. If you get picked - it's you + 1. So include your name and the name of your guest. Now send that to HK at AintItCool.Com with the exact subject line below - just copy and paste it... I'd Like To EXTRACT A Ticket Or Two! Here's all the details on the Premiere:
AUSTIN CELEBRATES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MIKE JUDGE’S EXTRACT (Austin, TX)--The Austin Film Society, Original Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Ain’t It Cool News and SXSW are pleased to present the World Premiere of Miramax Films’ EXTRACT, a new film by Mike Judge starring Jason Bateman, on August 18 at The Paramount Theater (713 Congress Avenue). Judge and Bateman will attend the screening, which is a benefit for the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund. EXTRACT is the latest comedy from writer/director and Austinite Mike Judge (OFFICE SPACE, KING OF THE HILL, IDIOCRACY). Joel, played by Jason Bateman (JUNO, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), is one step away from selling his flavor extract factory and retiring to easy street when a freak workplace accident sets in motion a series of disasters that puts his business and personal life in jeopardy. The film also stars Kristen Wiig (SNL, GHOST TOWN), Mila Kunis (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL) and Ben Affleck (HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU). Miramax Films will open this film nationwide on September 4th, 2009. Tickets for the general public will go on sale at Noon on Monday, August 3 through GetTix (866-443-8849), gettix.net or The Paramount Theatre box office. Pricing as follows: $100 VIP seating and official after-party with Judge and Bateman $30 (Mezzanine) and $17 (Upper Balcony) for the screening including a Q&A Special thanks to Miramax Films, Marc English Design and The Austin Chronicle. The SXSW Film Conference and Festival is a uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers lucrative networking opportunities and immersion into the art, business and rapidly evolving world of independent film. Over the first five days, the Film Conference buzzes as world-class speakers, creative minds, and notable mentors tackle the latest filmmaking trends amidst the unmatched social atmosphere of the SXSW experience. Simultaneously, the internationally acclaimed, nine-day Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, with a truly diverse program ranging from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies. For more information, visit http://www.sxsw.com Ain't It Cool News is dedicated to the latest in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news and opinion. For more information, visit www.aintitcool.com. The Original Alamo Drafthouse Cinema first opened its doors in the heart of Texas in 1997. A unique combination of theater and restaurant, the Alamo shows the best first-run and independent films and offers an extensive menu of fresh, handmade dishes and a wide selection of beer and wine. In addition to offering this comfortable, full-service environment, the Alamo is recognized worldwide for its eclectic programming, award-winning food, and one-of-a-kind special events. Everyone who visits the Alamo agrees: It’s not just a movie, it’s an experience. www.originalalamo.com Austin Film Society promotes the appreciation of film and supports creative filmmaking by screening rarely seen films, giving grants and other support to emerging filmmakers, and providing access and education about film to youth and the public. Through Austin Studios, which AFS opened in 2000 in partnership with the City of Austin, AFS helps attract film development and production to Austin and Texas. Gala film premieres and the annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards raise funds as well as awareness of the impact of film on economy and community. The Austin Film Society is ranked among the top film centers in the country and recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and Directors Guild of America. For more information on Austin Film Society, visit www.austinfilm.org.
