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Quibi founders talk new streaming platform, unveil new content at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 8, 2019

A queue spanning two floors and seemingly endless hallways filed into the ballroom as SXSW-goers searched for a front row seat to hear the story of Quibi. Hollywood titan Jeffrey Katzenberg, former...

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SXSW Panel: Female representation in consumer market

Jordyn Zitman March 8, 2019

Influential female voices in fashion gathered for “Feminist Rising: Why Brands Must Take a Stand”, a fitting topic to discuss at South by Southwest on International Women’s Day. Jennifer...

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‘To go far, go together’: Priscilla Chan talks combing tech, other fields to enact change

Jordyn Zitman March 8, 2019

In one of the first featured sessions of the year, Priscilla Chan sat down with CNN’s Poppy Harlow to discuss efforts by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to bring people together to find solutions...

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Bleed for the Throne brings the world of Game of Thrones to Austin

Noah Levine March 8, 2019

The Great War is coming. In collaboration with the Red Cross and South by Southwest, HBO’s Game of Thrones continues its #ForTheThrone campaign with an immersive blood drive. The drive is open...

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Are SXSW discounted student badges still too expensive?

Mason Carroll March 8, 2019

South by Southwest has officially begun, through March 17. Badges range from $375 for a discounted student pass to $1,650 for a discounted student pass, leading some past and present University of Texas...

Q&A: Mindy Scheier previews SXSW talk on adaptive clothing

Kenzie Kowalski March 8, 2019

Mindy Scheier’s son Oliver wanted to wear jeans to school just like everyone else, but due to his rare form of muscular dystrophy, finding jeans that would work for his body was nearly impossible.  Seeking...

Horror invades SXSW 2019

Noah Levine March 8, 2019

SXSW 2019 is continuing the trend by shining a spotlight on films that feature evil doppelgängers, reanimated cats and even a sex demon, whatever that is.  Here is some of the best horror...

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SXSW world premiere: ‘Days of the Whale’

David Antonino March 8, 2019

A whale cannot swim in polluted water. This is one of the many pieces of symbolism seen throughout the film “Days of the Whale.” As the first feature film by director Catalina Arroyave, it...

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8 Austinities to catch at the 2019 SXSW Music Festival

Lindsey Ferris March 8, 2019

South by Southwest brings all corners of the musical world to Texas, but Austin’s own diversity of sound will still be present at this year’s music festival. From March 11-17, Austinite musicians...

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Immerse yourself in a new reality at SXSW

Abby Hopkins March 8, 2019

Technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality can feel futuristic and out of reach. South by Southwest is bringing these technologies to Austin’s own backyard. These...

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Immerse yourself in a new reality at SXSW

Abby Hopkins March 8, 2019

Technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality can feel futuristic and out of reach. South by Southwest is bringing these technologies to Austin’s own backyard. These...

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Accommodations provided at SXSW, disability advocacy

Romi Geller March 8, 2019

For 32 years, crowds of industry professionals have flocked to Austin to take part in South by Southwest. An integral part of planning any event — especially one as massive as SXSW — is providing...

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