2017 Austin Film Festival Announces First Films and Television Line-Up

Austin Film Festival Reveals First Slate of Films and TV for 24th Annual Line-up, Including Season Finale of "The Deuce" and Marquee Titles "Permanent," "Please Stand By," and "An Ordinary Man"

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the first wave of films included in their 2017 film slate.

October 26 - November 2 - AFF will premiere the season finale of HBO’s new drama "The Deuce." Other titles include Permanent, Please Stand By, 24 Hours to Live and romantic comedy Amanda and Jack Go Glamping.

The complete list of programming will be announced in late September.

AFF FIRST WAVE:
*indicates in attendance

24 Hours to Live
Writers: Zach Dean, Jim McClain, Ron Mita
Director: Brian Smrz
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Liam Cunningham

Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
World Premiere
Writer/Director: Brandon Dickerson*
Starring: David Arquette*, Amy Acker, Adan Canto, June Squibb

Confessions of a Serial Killer – 1985 Retrospective
Writer/Director: Mark Blair*
Starring: Robert Burns, Dennis Hill

The Deuce-Season Finale
World Premiere
Creators: David Simon*, George Pelecanos*
Starring: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Zoe Kazan

Flock of Four
World Premiere
Writer/Director: Gregory Caruso*
Starring: Braeden Lemasters, Shane Harper, Reg E. Cathey

Mr. Fish: Cartooning from the Deep End
World Premiere
Director: Pablo Bryant*

An Ordinary Man
North American Premiere
Writer/Director: Brad Silberling
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Hera Hilmar, Peter Serafinowicz

The Outdoorsman
US Premiere
Writer: Ryan Gilmour*
Director: David Haskell*
Starring: Brent Morin*, Sasheer Zamata*, Spencer Grammer

Permanent
Writer/Director: Colette Burson
Starring: Kira McClean, Rainn Wilson, Patricia Arquette

Please Stand By
Writer: Michael Golamco
Director: Ben Lewin
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette

Touched
North American Premiere
Writer/Director: Karl R. Hearne
Starring: Hugh Thompson, Lola Flanery


ABOUT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL:
Austin Film Festival (AFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television and new media. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts. All attendees and events are based on permitting schedules and are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. For media credentials, complete the application. Badges and passes are available for purchase online at www.austinfilmfestival.com or by phone at 1-800-310-FEST.

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Bluefin Announces New Superhero Statues and Dioramas

BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR LIFELIKE 1/10 SCALE SUPERHERO STATUES AND IMPRESSIVE NEW ADDITIONS TO IRON STUDIOS’ BATTLE DIORAMA SERIES

Hand-Painted Polystone 1/10 Scale Statues From Iron Studios Are Based On Batman: Arkham Knight, Wonder Woman Movie And 5 New Battle Diorama Releases For Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, announces the opening of pre-orders for an artful collection of new releases from Iron Studios.

These latest products include an impressive array of highly-detailed, 1/10 scale statues of popular superhero characters from the Batman: Arkham Knight video game series, the recent Wonder Woman movie, and 5 combinable figures for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 that expand Iron Studios’ Battle Diorama line. The first of the new statues is set for release in November with the others scheduled to debut this December.

Each statue is hand-painted, rendered in Polystone, and presented ready for battle. The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 statues can be connected to create a kinetic diorama that will become a unique and alluring centerpiece of any fans’ personal collection.

Pre-orders are available now from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from a variety of leading online outlets. Founded in 2010, Iron Studios is headquartered in Brazil and specializes in a wide range of incredibly accurate and lifelike 1/10 scale products. For additional information on Iron Studios, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ironstudios and http://www.ironstudios.com.br/.

Batman: Arkham Knight
Height: Approx. 9 inches; MSRP: $150.00
Available November 2017!

Limited Edition hand-painted statue based on original 3D references from the action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Wonder Woman
Height: Approx. 12 inches; MSRP: $179.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the smash hit live-action movie. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone, is hand painted and also includes a diecast sword.

Deathstroke Batman: Arkham Knight
Height: Approx. 7.7 inches; MSRP: $109.9
Available November 2017

Based on original 3D references from the acclaimed video game. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone, is hand painted and also includes base display platform.

Robin Batman: Arkham Knight
Height: Approx. 7.7 inches; MSRP: $109.99
Available November 2017

Based on original 3D references from the acclaimed video game. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone, is hand painted and also includes base display platform.

Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Height: Approx. 10 inches; MSRP: $109.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the blockbuster movie. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone and is hand painted. Statue can be combined with others in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Battle Diorama Series.

Drax Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Height: Approx. 13 inches; MSRP: $109.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the blockbuster action film. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone and is hand painted. Statue can be combined with others in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Battle Diorama Series.

Gamora Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Height: Approx. 11.8 inches; MSRP: $109.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the blockbuster movie. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone and is hand painted. Statue can be combined with others in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Battle Diorama Series.

Groot and Rocket Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Height: Approx. 6.6 inches; MSRP: $109.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the blockbuster sci-fi movie. 1/10 scale statues are rendered in Polystone and is hand painted. Statue can be combined with others in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Battle Diorama Series.

Groot and Rocket vs. Obelisk Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Height: Approx. 6.6 inches; MSRP: $219.99
Available December 2017

Based on original 3D references from the blockbuster action film. 1/10 scale statue is rendered in Polystone and is hand painted. Statue can be combined with others in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Battle Diorama Series.


About Bluefin:
Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, and Capcom, and is also an official provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Blitzway Studios, Flame Toys, Iron Studios, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL, Storm Collectibles, and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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