SXSW Preview: Jon Favreau Talks 'Chef'; 'Deadbeat' Co-Creators on New Hulu Series; Where to Eat, Stay, Play; Must-Attend Events; 'Veronica Mars' Pools Pressure With Opportunity for Rob Thomas

If you are unable to see the message below click here to view it in a browser. SXSW: Jon Favreau Says 'Chef' Marks Return to 'Swingers'-Style Filmmaking (Q&A) "To speak to an audience of your peers is a real luxury right now," the filmmaker explains ahead of his South by Southwest world premiere. | Read More SXSW: 'Deadbeat' Creators on Festival Premiere, Working With Hulu (Q&A) The supernatural comedy from "Wilfred" alums Cody Heller and Brett Konner premieres March 11 in Austin. | Read More SXSW: Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Austin The Hollywood Reporter's best bets to getting your basic needs met while at the festival. | Read More SXSW: Events Not to Miss The Hollywood Reporter's guide to the biggest panels and events in film, music and the interactive world. | Read More SXSW: 'Silicon Valley's' Mike Judge and Alec Berg on Nerds, 'Entourage' Comparisons and Luring Kara Swisher (Q&A) THR caught up with the duo to discuss their new HBO series ahead of its world premiere at the Austin fest March 10. | Read More 'Veronica Mars' Movie Pools Pressure With Opportunity for Rob Thomas The writer-director and star Kristen Bell speak with THR about premiere anxiety, the reality of a follow-up and giving viewers closure either way: "I don't think my feelings are that different from the typical fan ... | Read More RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Isaiah Washington Returning to 'Grey's Anatomy' Grey's Anatomy is bringing back one of its original and most controversial stars. Isaiah Washington, who originated the role of Dr. Preston Burke on the ABC medical drama, will return to reprise his role on the Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers medical drama, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. PHOTOS: 'Grey's Anatomy's' Famous Departures | Read More 'Noah' Banned in Several Middle Eastern Countries Darren Aronofsky's Noah -- inspired by the Biblical story of Noah's Ark -- is starting to come under fire the Middle East for contradicting Islamic law by portraying a prophet. On Thursday, censorship boards in Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates informed Paramount they will not allow the release of the film. Similar rulings are expected in Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait, according to Paramount insiders. | Read More You are currently subscribed to The Hollywood Reporter Festivals newsletter as zakakl9000.worldmovies@blogger.com Unsubscribe | Newsletter Preferences | Forward To A Friend | Follow on Twitter or Facebook ©2014 The Hollywood Reporter. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 All rights reserved. | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy