At SXSW, HBO and Amazon Go Over-the-Top on “Immersive Experiences”
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
Dan Solomon writes about politics, music, food, sports, criminal justice, health care, film, and business. Dan started working with Texas Monthly as a freelancer in 2013 before becoming a staff writer, covering topics from the Baylor sexual assault scandal to the gentrification of Austin barbecue to the legacy of Texas outsider artist Daniel Johnston. His reporting has appeared in the New York Times, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Fast Company, Billboard, and Deadspin.
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
By Dan Solomon
The micro-budget feature launched a number of A-list careers.
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Belinda George makes sure that every student at her elementary school gets read to at night.
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FX and Comedy Central are both bringing their bibliophilia to Austin.
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It’s not like this the rest of the year.
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The bipartisan lineup of heavy-hitting political figures indicates a new way of thinking about the role the festival can play.
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McConnahaugh? McConaughay? McConohay? All right, all right, all right.
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With a new CEO, the beloved Austin chain looks to expand beyond its hometown for the first time.
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The popular tight end is out of the booth and back on the field.
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But what are the odds that they'll make noise come October?
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The giant of Texas basketball got the classiest of send-offs.
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The hottest singer in country music paid tribute to her Texas roots with a cover of "Como La Flor."
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We talked to an expert to understand the Texan typo, for once and forth all.
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Because the charges were dismissed pretrial, prosecutors have the right to refile a criminal complaint.
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The actor has teamed up with British director Guy Ritchie on a movie that should be amusing—intentionally or otherwise.
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The missive was part of a 1962 study that attempted to track the flow of ocean currents.
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Monica Roberts, the author of the long-running blog, was told only that the service suspended her platform in error—before it did so again.
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The activist has once more ascended to great heights to send a message.
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The Austin-based production studio is known for creating cult classics. Will it finally go mainstream?
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The cover of ’Adult’ captures the nature of time, but not the nature of hamburgers.
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Houston mayor Sylvester Turner appeared onstage at the Toyota Center to present the rapper with the key to the city—and teased the promise of roller coasters.
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The TSA would like to remind you not to bring your firearms through the security checkpoint.
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When life handed Mary Lee of Magnolia Lee Baking dinosaurs, she made dino-valentines.
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The self-styled rebel of the 1990s indie film boom hasn’t had a hit in years. Can ‘Alita’ turn his fortunes around?
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What better way to show your love for Donut Taco Palace than with a song called “Donut Taco Palace”?
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Was Chili’s ever considered a Mexican restaurant? Was there a beef with Pappasito’s? How do you say “Cabana”?
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With her Golden Hour taking top honors, the singer’s big gamble has paid off.
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El Paso’s favorite adopted son teams up with British superproducers Disclosure to preview his April album release.
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70-year-old Ken had been living off the grid for 25 years when he fell ill.
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In an interview with Oprah Winfrey today, O'Rourke left his options wide open.
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The Houston songwriter pays tribute to the iconic brand on his latest album.
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A recent study found that four of the fifteen national anti-vaxxing “hot spots” are in Texas, including Harris County, where three cases were confirmed Monday.
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Queen Bey and her husband are offering one heck of a grand prize to fans who commit to plant-based meals.
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Current hobbies include clinging to their mothers's fur and waiting to grow up.
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The food map trend strikes again—and it's coming after our Super Bowl snacks.
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Their experience is a visceral reminder of the risks of entrusting our personal lives to startups whose business models discourage accountability.
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When no next of kin could be located, Texans showed up en masse to make sure this veteran’s service was honored at his burial.
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Because after Trump crowed about the city’s wall, Fox News announced a “Battle for the Border” town hall—in a city 144 miles from Mexico.
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Cancer sucks, but the timing couldn’t have been more fortuitous.
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The actor seemed to give us a preview of his fancy new title at the Longhorn men's basketball game on Saturday.
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The 23-year-old star played with the poise and confidence of a quarterback with a decade’s experience. And from the booth, the quarterback with decades of experience made us smarter.
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An all-time great troll job.
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Gen-X'ers rejoice: Here's a chance to see all of your favorite 1990s bands in one weekend.
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A local lawsuit could spell big trouble.
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It seems like a formality at this point, but here's why it makes sense to make our relationship with Dr Pepper official.
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Somehow, it took until 2019 for this to happen.
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The people who represent the region oppose Trump’s plan, regardless of party.
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The video fits alongside Childish Gambino’s “This is America” and Beyoncé’s “Formation” in its vocal addressing of racism in America.
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The underachieving former Texas Tech leader is somehow now the head coach of an NFL team.
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Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge, and Grampa Simpson made the trip on Sunday night.
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