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Hayden Pittman |
May 23rd, 2013 at 10:03 pm
For immediate release
12th Annual 24-Hour Video Race
Race Winners Announced
The 12th annual 24-Hour Video Race ended Monday night, May 20, with teams piled into the Angelika Film Center-Dallas for final judging.
Bart Weiss, Video Association of Dallas’ Artistic Director, said, “I was amazed at the level of creativity in the city from such a diverse group of filmmakers. From nearly every sector of the city, and from various age groups, the ways these makers reinterpreted our prompts were inspiring.”
“It is amazing what can these teams can create in just 24 hours, and it was a tough job for our judges to evaluate them,” Weiss concluded. “There were twice as many high school teams in the past 2 years with 24 teams competing, comprised of more than 125 kids, in the student division, Pixelvision. Some came from as far away as Mansfield.”
The finals judges were broken up in to two shifts this year. The judges for Pixelvision (High School), Futurevision (College) and Auteur (a single member) categories included Casey Gooden, producer of UPSTREAM COLOR and PRIMER; CultureMap Dallas’ associate arts and entertainment editor, Alex Bentley; Steve Alford, president of Alford Media Services, Inc.; and Lee Papert, President and CEO of the Dallas Film Society.
Judging the Guerilla (2-5 members) and Hollywood (6-plus members) categories were Angie Bolling, “Mrs. Robocop” in all three ROBOCOP movies; Erin Prather Stafford, executive producer of the winner of VideoFest 25 Documentary: WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES; Ya’ke Smith, award-winning filmmaker of WOLF, and Paul Salfen, Dallas-based editor and media entrepreneur, host of “Drew Pearson Show” on Fox Sports, managing editor of Flavorpill Dallas, and the entertainment and travel editor for ScoreBoard.
The participants had 24 hours to make a video, which was required to include the following elements:
Theme – Recycling
Prop – Phone Book
Line of Dialogue – “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Location – B_G: the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new brand campaign recognizing locals as the catalyst behind making “BIG Things Happen in Dallas.” (more…)
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Samantha Alexander |
May 17th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
I’m so glad that bout of angry weather we had Wednesday didn’t stick around for this weekend, there’s just too much fun stuff to do! Here are my top picks for this weekend, and if by some miracle you can make it all of them (which is possible), you’ll have yourself one heck of a perfect weekend.
1.First the biggest and nerdiest: DALLAS COMIC CON! May 17-19
Awww yeah! The annual Dallas Comic Con/SciFi Expo is back this year at the Irving Convention Center and it’s going to be three days full of everything your little nerd heart could ever want want. Vendors, costumes,celebrity photo ops and autograph signings galore will fill the Irving convention center to the brim, making it quite possible that you’ll go in on Friday and not come back out until Sunday. Before you dive into the sea of fan boys and girls here are a couple of things that are a couple of things that are going to be kind of a big deal this year at Dallas Comic Con.
1. Celebrity photo ops and autograph signings with William Shatner and Nathan Fillion
Two of the finest captains to ever command a spaceship will be on site to sign your memorabilia and take a photos with you, make sure to wipe the sweat off your palms before you go in for a handshake or a hug.
2. For the comic book guys and gals: John Romita, Jr. and Arthur Suydam
It’s going to be a good day for super hero and zombie fans. Attending this year’s comic con and signing autographs are John Romita, Jr. and Arthur Suydam, two of the comic book world’s most recognized artists. John Romita, Jr. is most well known to folks as the illustrator and co-creator of the comic book Kick-Ass while Arthur Suydam is the award winning artist of both The Walking Dead comic book series and Marvel Zombies (he has appropriately been dubbed the zombie king), and as if meeting him wasn’t enough Mr.Suydam will also be doing FREE sketches for comic con attendees 16 and younger (omg! free amazing art!).
Like I said these are only a couple of things that are happening this weekend up at Comic Con. Aside from the awesome people watching there will be no shortage of cool stuff to do and see, have a look at the official schedule and see.
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Tags: Arthur Suydam, Captain Kirk, Comic Books, Cowboy Mouth, Dallas Comic-Con, Firefly, Fun run, john romita jr., Kick ass, Marvel Zombies, Nathan Fillion, Star Trek, Taste Addison, The Tasty Run 5k, The Toadies, the walking dead, Wildflower! Festival, william shatner
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Caitlin Clark |
May 3rd, 2013 at 4:11 pm
If you haven’t already read Samantha’s list of Frightmare highlights, go do that now, and then prepare yourself for America’s 
largest gathering of horror celebrities, professionals, and fans. Thousands of horror junkies will be attending the eighth annual Texas Frightmare Weekend along with celebrity guests like Tom Skeritt and Veronica Cartwright, Danny Trejo, Virginia Madsen, the cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead, Marilyn Burns, Gary and Jake Busey, and many more.
The weekend has grown tremendously from its humble beginnings in the Grapevine Convention Center. The tremendous turnout throughout the years led last year’s move to the Hyatt Regency inside DFW with 93,000 square feet compared to the 23,500 square feet at the Grapevine Convention Center. But not everyone had as much faith in Texas Frightmare Weekend (which will henceforth be known as TFW) according to festival owner Loyd Cryer.
“When we first started, everyone told us that we’d never be able to pull off a horror convention in Texas,” Cryer said. “Texas is the ultimate red state, and we were told that not enough people would go to a horror convention.”
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Tags: celebrity guests, dallas events, grapevine convention center, horror convention, horror movie convention, hyatt regency, loyd cryer, texas frightmare weekend, tfw, the walking dead
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Caitlin Clark |
May 2nd, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Cinco de Mayo is one of the better days out of the year. I’d group it in a collection of days that includes (but is not limited to) St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, and Memorial Day: all good days for drinking without a hidden agenda, necessary gift buying, or any underlying need to call your relatives. The only concern: where to spend it. Here’s a list of margarita friendly events throughout the weekend.
Mattitos: 10th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration – bull riding, tequilla tastings, games, prizes, cap guns and a zip line with music by the Monco Poncho starting at 6 p.m.
The Blue Goose Cantina: Dos XX & Tecates for $2
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Tags: blue goose cantina, cinco de mayo, cinco de mayo parade, cinco in the city block party, downtown dallas, el fenix, hacienda on henderson, mattitos, taco bueno, uptown, west end pub
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Caitlin Clark |
April 19th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
As I type, the opening ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center is taking place at SMU, so it’s a pretty good weekend for Dallas already. But for those who like to plan ahead, there are plenty of activities to get you out and about on this gorgeous weekend.
Thrift Studio 2013 
When: Begins Friday, April 19
Remember the sheer joy you experienced when Gilt City brought their online selection to the Dallas Contemporary in February? If Gilt is your go to for the latest fashions, its home décor counterpart would have to be One Kings Lane. That feeling of sheer joy is about to come back in a big way.
Dwell with Dignity, a Dallas-based non-profit organization founded by interior designers dedicated to creating inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, is partnering with One Kings Lane, the leading online destination for the home, for Dwell with Dignity’s biannual fundraiser, Thrift Studio.
The thirty-day pop-up shop offers spectacular values on gently used furniture, housewares, accessories, and designer finds presented in beautifully styled vignettes by designers like Horchow, Peacock Alley, Studio Ten 25, William-Christopher Design and more.
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Tags: deep ellum gallery walk, dwell with dignity, earth day dallas, north texas taco festival, thrift studio 2013, turtle creek association home tour
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Caitlin Clark |
April 12th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Fill up on gourmet food from some of Dallas’ top chefs; all while helping hungry children do the same. Foodies and gridiron fans unite for a cause at Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party.
The yearly event provides guests an opportunity to mingle with the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, place their bid on a one-of-a-kind experience including a private birthday party at the Perot Museum or exclusive dining packages, listen to live music by headliner Emerald City, and help raise money for the North Texas Food Bank.
Only one week remains for advance online ticket sales to the event, touching down Sunday, April 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Glass Cactus Nightclub in Grapevine.
Hosts DeMarcus Ware (#94) and Jason Hatcher (#97) welcome former Dallas Cowboys Preston Pearson, Chad Hennings and Daryl Johnston, and Abacus Executive Chef/Proprietor Kent Rathbun as co-hosts of the spirited evening, transforming the classic tailgate into a “party with a purpose.”
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Tags: cowboys tailgate party, dallas cowboys, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, glass cactus, grapevine, north texas food bank, taste of the nfl
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Hayden Pittman |
March 15th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
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Every year in March, creative minds gather in Austin, Texas to share their ideas and inspire future filmmakers and creators. The SXSW Film Conference and Festival gives thinkers and innovators the opportunity to present their ideas to the entertainment and media culture, and pave the way for the future of film and entertainment. I attended the festival over the weekend on behalf of YouPlusDallas and covered the film portion of SXSW to present you with a description of the major events.
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On Friday, March 8th, I attended the premiere of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, featuring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, and Alan Arkin. This film sets Carell and Buscemi as aging Las Vegas magicians, Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton, respectively, who soon have to dig deep for a better act once Carrey’s character (Steve Gray) begins to steal the spotlight as a fresh street magician. From a critics standpoint, this film is very unimpressive, being described by some as “instantly forgettable” and “yawn-inspiring”, while others describe it as “periodically chuckle-worthy” and “just amusing enough to pass the time”. Only time will tell if this film becomes a hit, but I’m not counting on it. Some of the cast was also in attendance for this film. (more…)
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Caitlin Clark |
March 12th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Now that the full film list for the Dallas International Film Festival has officially been released, Dallas movie lovers can really begin to get excited. Approximately 180 films from all around the world will be featured at the 7th edition of the Dallas IFF, and they all promise to be brilliant. But as with any collection of greatness, some things still manage to catch your eye. Over the next weeks leading up to the DIFF opening night on April 4, we will be featuring some of the films that especially excite us.
First up, “Unfinished Song,” starring Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Atherton, and Terence Stamp. In some cases, it was the big names that caught our eye, or the trailer, or even the location, but this one was all about the description.
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Tags: Angelika, Dallas International Film Festival, DIFF, gemma arterton, terence stamp, unfinished song, vanessa redgrave
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Caitlin Clark |
March 11th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
Friends don’t let friends call each other “foodies”, but if you were to withhold the word for a special occasion, this would be it. Savor Dallas is back for its 9th year celebrating the very best in Dallas chefs, wines, restaurants, spirits and beer.
Founded by Jim White and his wife Vicki Briley-White, it’s an annual showcase of some of Dallas’ greatest cultural and artistic treasures, featuring over 50 of our city’s top chefs. Chefs like Jeff Harris (Bolsa), Graham Dodds (Central 214), Pascal Cayet (Lavendou), Garreth Dickey (Dish), Patrick Russell (Max’s Wine Dive) and Stephen Smith (nib Chocolates) will prepare a tantalizing array of cuisines in some of Dallas’ most beautiful settings.
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Tags: best of food and wine, convention center, dallas chefs, dallas culture, food and wine, savor dallas, weekend festival
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