[Newsreel] Headlines August 14-18 , 2006

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14-18 , 2006---------------------------------


86ing Oscar Swag
The Academy and other awards ceremonies rethink giving lavish gifts  
after IRS starts taxing goods.

The News at 11mbps
CBS and Katie Couric will simulcast the nightly news on the internet.

Starring Stars
A rundown of the latest artist biopics that are In the works.

He Kept it Real
Character actor, Bruno Kirby, passes away.

Get Well Soon
Roger Ebert sends fans health update from his hospital bed.


Read the SXSW News Reel Here.

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SXSW is Open for Business!  - The wait is over -- the SXSW 2007  
website is live, which means you can register and book your hotel  
online for SXSW Music, Interactive, and Film. Browse around and make  
your plans now to attend SXSW in March 2007.

SXSW Film Festival Announces it's Call For Entries -  We are now  
accepting submissions of feature-length and short films in categories  
including narrative, documentary, animation, music video and  
experimental. The early submission deadline is Nov. 17 and the final  
submission deadline is Dec. 8.
Submit Now!

SXSW Presents Returns - The 3rd Season of the acclaimed 'SXSW  
Presents' series is gearing up for its run on local PBS affiliate,  
KLRU,  in Austin, TX this October. Stay tuned to the SXSW Presents  
website for all the details.

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