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Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara Reunite to Celebrate Spy Kids for the 25th Anniversary

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It’s been 25 years since Spy Kids first hit theaters, and the adventure still isn’t over! In this special interview, Alexa PenaVega (Carmen Cortez) and Daryl Sabara (Juni Cortez) look back at the legacy of the iconic family action film, share behind-the-scenes memories, and talk about what it’s like revisiting the Spy Kids universe decades later.

The duo also discuss working with visionary director Robert Rodriguez, how he is helping the Texas film industry, and how their friendship has evolved after all these years. From wild gadgets to unforgettable moments on set, Alexa and Daryl reflect on the impact Spy Kids has had on them—and on a whole generation that grew up with the Cortez family.

If you grew up with Spy Kids, this conversation is a nostalgic trip you won’t want to miss!

On Thursday, March 5th the Austin Film Society hosted the 26th annual 2026 Texas Film Awards at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, TX with guests attending including honorees Julian Schnabel, Sydney Chandler, Sonny Carl Davis and Robert Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellán, Daryl Sabara, and Alexa PenaVega with the 25th Anniversary of Spy Kids into the Texas Hall of Fame.  Presenters included Kyle Chandler, Mike Blizzard, Richard Linklater, and Gabriel Luna.



Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Markus Lehmusruusu and Mimosa Willamo Talk THE SQUIRREL Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

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We sit down with acclaimed Finnish filmmaker Markus Lehmusruusu and actress Mimosa Willamo to discuss their exciting new project, ‘THE SQUIRREL‘! The duo takes us behind the scenes of this remarkable film, discussing the creative process, bringing the story and characters to life, and how challenging it is to have a woodland creature as one of your stars.

THE SQUIRREL‘ makes its premiere on September 20 at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, one of the world’s premier genre film festivals.


Synopsis: In the far future, in a sterile world without nature or animals, Pasi (Miro Lopperi), a lonely designer of synthetic pets, unexpectedly discovers the last surviving squirrel. He decides to defy the rules and keep it alive, but things don’t go quite according to plan: the squirrel gets depressed, Pasi falls in love, and his carefully controlled life begins to unravel.

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Dayo Okeniyi on ‘Dark Matter’ Season 2, Alternate Realities and Raising the Stakes

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We sit down with actor Dayo Okeniyi to talk about Season 2 of Apple TV’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller ‘Dark Matter’! Okeniyi discusses returning to the world of alternate realities, what fans can expect from the new season, and the challenges and excitement of continuing the story.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working on one of Apple TV+’s most intriguing science-fiction series, along with Dayo Okeniyi’s experience bringing his character to life as the stakes get even higher in Season 2.

Catch up on the second season on Apple TV today!



Based on the best-selling novel by Blake Crouch, “Dark Matter” is a story of the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. Season two picks up with the Dessen’s as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe until the unimaginable forces them to run once again.

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‘Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers’ Filmmakers Ben Masters and Austin Alvarado Discuss the New Documentary

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We sit down with director Ben Masters and cinematographer Austin Alvarado to discuss their breathtaking new documentary, Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers. The filmmakers take us behind the scenes of this highly anticipated follow-up, exploring the beauty, wildlife, and importance of Texas’ incredible river systems while sharing their experiences capturing these remarkable environments on film.

Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers premieres September 25, tickets go on sale on the 15th and the project features narration by acclaimed Texas actor Ethan Hawke. In this interview, Masters and Alvarado discuss the filmmaking process, the challenges of documenting Texas’ rivers, and what they hope audiences take away from this powerful celebration of the Lone Star State’s natural landscapes.

For more information on the documentary visit the Fin & Fur Films website and find showtimes near you on Fandango.

Deep in the Heart 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2022 hit documentary Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story. Where the original film celebrated Texas’ diverse wildlife and landscapes with Matthew McConaughey as narrator, Texas Rivers narrows its focus to the state’s most vital natural resource: water. Made in association with H-E-B and Texan by Nature, the film sheds light on the urgent opportunities to ensure future generations can explore, enjoy, and protect our wild waters. 


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