Despite Austin's population of just 700,000, there is no denying that we have become the regional hub for film and television production in the Southwest. In fact, no fewer than six films shot in Austin will hit screens between now and Thanksgiving. If you're curious about what those trucks near the Capitol building and at Texas Chili Parlor have been up to, or simply want to support locally made films with your movie dollars......

As part of a summer movie selection featuring all things that slither, live underground and otherwise make us go, “Eww,” is the Austin-filmed How To Eat Fried Worms, based on Thomas Rockwell’s timeless children’s book. Starring Austin, Texas, the production attempted to slip in and out of town last summer, but the L.A.-based group had no idea what they were in for when they put out a call for extras. Hoping for a few......

We remember the things our friends used to dare us to eat—dog kibble, crayons, congealed bacon grease—and that was just last month. We also remember the last time we won a bet (thank you, Italy), and the last time we felt social pressure to fit in (henna tattoos can look real if done professionally). That’s why the screen adaptation of Thomas Rockwell’s book, How To Eat Fried Worms is something we’ve been waiting for......

If you're a kid between 3-15 years old, ... you're probably not reading this. But if you were, hypothetically speaking, you'd probably be dancing in your fancy pants once we told you about tomorrow's open casting call for How To Eat Fried Worms! No, seriously, calm down. New Line Cinema and Walden Media will be at the Holiday Inn Town Lake tomorrow from 10am-4pm looking for TONS of extras for their upcoming film adaptation......

Our local film industry has been booming in recent years - "Friday Night Lights", "Sin City", and "The Alamo" being just a few of the dozens of works produced in our city since 2000. Last week, Governor Perry signed Senate Bill 1142, which offers grants and financial incentives to filmmakers shooting in Texas. While SB-1142 certainly looks attractive to producers and directors, they may be sorely disappointed when they arrive here. As of now,......