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Wanna go to the SPY KIDS Premiere In Austin'

Published at:  Mar 21, 2001 1:08:22 AM CST

Hey folks, Harry here... As is the case with all films from Austin Filmmakers, there is a local premiere with celebs and big ta-doos of all sorts being planned to benefit the Austin Film Society and also the Ronald McDonald House (which benefits families and children in need). Originally I thought I was going to have to miss this event because I have to be in Los Angeles, Sunday night for POLITICALLY INCORRECT's Oscar Special, but I managed to push leaving so I could stay for the premiere. Now I know some of you are skeptical about a Robert Rodriguez children film... but recently during the South By Southwest Film Festival, Rodriguez gave the audience a preview look at quite a bit of the behind the scenes of the film and a preview of the score which Robert, himself, put together... and the result was quite excited applause. In the latest trailers you see jet packs, spy watches, submarine action, jet fighter action, robot kid action, astro-boy-esque rocket foot action, motor boat action, underwater car action and a big helicopter attack action. Knowing a bit more about the film, I can say confidently that the coolest stuff hasn't even been touched on in the trailers yet.... if Robert realized some of the stuff in the script as well as I think he was capable of. SHOWEST resulted in a very excited response to the film, and frankly I'm dying to finally get a chance to see this film, as Robert has been talking about it for around 4 years now that I've known him.



Rumor has it that Robert will be giving away some props from the film (last Rodriguez premiere he gave away Zeke's car from THE FACULTY) and a small bit part in SPY KIDS 2, which is now a post-strike film start. In addition to the film, there is supposed to be a big carnival with rides and stuff blocking the streets! It is always fun to block the streets! I have heard there are a few tickets left, so hurry up if ya wanna come. BTW... Carla Gugino... that's right, a real honest to goodness DePalma babe! Now onto how you can attend...




Dimension Films

proudly presents the regional premiere of

Spy Kids

on Saturday, March 24

at the Paramount Theatre

713 Congress Avenue

benefitting the Austin Film Society and the Ronald McDonald House


*2:00 pm to 5:00 pm*

Street carnival outside the Paramount Theatre featuring free rides,
characters from the movie, Ronald McDonald, snacks and surprises

*5:00 pm*

Premiere Screening followed by Q&A with director Robert Rodriguez,
actress Carla Gugino, the kids from the movie, and a drawing for an
extra part in Spy Kids 2 and other surprises

A $25 ticket (which includes the carnival and premiere only) may be
purchased in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office, Monday
through Saturday from 12 noon until 5:30 pm. Tickets may also be
purchased at any Star Tickets outlet or by calling Star Tickets at
(512) 469-SHOW (1-800-966-SHOW outside of Austin) Monday through
Friday from 10 am until 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm, and
Sunday from 12 noon until 5 pm.

***

Premium packages ($200 per ticket) include all of the above *plus*

-a March 31st tour of the Spy Kids sets (both Burleson Road and old
airport locations)

-a catered VIP area on the balcony of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel

-orchestra seating

Event co-chairs: Robert Rodriguez and Elizabeth Avellan, Marci and
Steven Dell, Susan and Bobby Epstein.

To sign up for the premium package, call Melissa Nathan at the Austin
Film Society: 512/322-0145 ext. 106.



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  • Mar 21, 2001 1:40:07 AM CST

    Spy Kids=Matrix+Tougher Fighters.

    by bastardly

    Of course they are still weaker than a 10 year decomposing coma patient. As for the movie*YAWN* kids doing wire-fu is nothing new, Antonio Banderas as an actor is about as interesting as a losing lottery ticket, and Rodriguez is about as talented as Antonio Banderas as a director.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 1:44:58 AM CST

    It sounds so cool

    by kinekor

    I've heard Spy Kids is a cross between James Bond and The Matrix.I would have loved to have gone to the screening but sometimes it really sucks living in a foriegn country.I hope they don't release a trailer that shows you the whole movie though.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 2:38:58 AM CST

    Darn it!!

    by aggie_ed

    Everything is happening this weekend: NCAA Regional Finals in San Antonio, SUPERMAN in S.A., and a wedding (not mine) in S.A., so I'll have to miss out on this extraordinary event! Too bad...I hope we get to hear all about it from the AICN staff when it's all over this weekend!

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  • Mar 21, 2001 7:54:55 AM CST

    I didn't know rodriguez still lived in texas

    by filmjester

    .

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  • Mar 21, 2001 10:17:56 AM CST

    bastard boy don't get it do he?

    by beastoidsmoid

    dis boy jast not part of da genetic makeup of dis planet, is he? You hab a dull childhood, my fwend?

    Oh, well, go see da moobee fust, den ya kin talk. Da're watchin' ya.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 1:11:31 PM CST

    All movies suck ass until proven not.

    by bastardly

    Therefore Spy Kids suck ass, and after watching 2 minutes from the trailer, I know it will, baby Jesus told me so. Of course kids will like it though, then again kids like to eat glue and crap the find in a toilet.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 4:59:59 PM CST

    "There is only one good band in Austin"

    by superninja

    What? 8 1/2 Souvenirs. End of discussion.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 5:53:37 PM CST

    actually

    by gah rides again

    There are several good bands in Austin. One of the best being the Impossibles.

    Ringer, Recover, Spoon, Dynamite Boy, and the Riddlin' Kids are all good as well.

    I really really want to see this movie.

    It will be the best "kids" movie since the Goonies...

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  • Mar 21, 2001 7:56:55 PM CST

    Best band

    by docstrangelove

    Harry strummin' on his shoebox Banjo is the best musical act in Austin.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 9:56:18 PM CST

    Hi, we're the Impossibles from Austin, TX

    by kungfubob

    THE IMPOSSIBLES. Best punk/ska/emo combination around and for damn sure the best band in Austin. If you like anything from weezer to millencolin you'll lovem.

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  • Mar 21, 2001 11:39:35 PM CST

    Spy Kids

    by jackburton

    By the look of the trailer and the publicity I've seen of it this may well be the most vaccous film to come out in a *long* time. I won't be going near it, thats for sure. I've got nothing against Rodriguez but this truly does look like the worst piece of masturbatory eye candy crap since Battlefield Earth. Personally I'll be keeping my money.

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