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Boots Riley stated that Cannes rejected his new film I Love Boosters along with several of his prior projects. The director shared the comments on X after being asked about his choice to premiere the movie at SXSW instead.

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Maya Hawke opened up about her music tastes and upcoming performances in a recent Rolling Stone interview at SXSW. The actress and singer discussed her complete iTunes library rather than a curated playlist.

Jack Johnson's documentary SURFILMUSIC, which premiered at SXSW on March 13, is dedicated to his childhood friend Tamayo Perry, who died in a shark attack in June 2024. The film reflects on Perry's impact and Johnson's path in surfing and music. Johnson shares personal memories of their close bond.

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Variety has reviewed 'The Fox,' a black comedy directed by Dario Russo that premiered in SXSW's Narrative Spotlight section. The Australian film from Causeway Films stars Jai Courtney and Emily Browning as couples in an outback town, observed by gossipy talking animals voiced by Olivia Colman and Sam Neill. Reviewer notes its shrewd conception but critiques occasional overload of ideas.

Chloe Grace Moretz stars in the romantic comedy 'Love Language,' marking her return to the genre after 12 years. The film, written and directed by Joey Power, premieres at the SXSW festival. It follows a woman who turns to writing wedding vows after being left at the altar.

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The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival began on March 7 in Austin, Texas, marking the first time it started on a Thursday. Featuring 49 world premieres, the event runs through March 18. Deadline has published a compilation of its reviews for several films premiered there.