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.

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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.