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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Harold, Kumar, and Eisner go to SXSW


SXSW
film fest will premiere Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg’s comedy “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,” the sequel to the duo’s underground hit “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle.”  Story follows the boys’ escape from Gitmo after being suspected of terrorism on a flight to Amsterdam.  Expected to attend the fest are stars Kal Penn and John Cho, who reprise their roles.  New Line will release the film April 25.

"You often find smart political satire where you least expect it,” said SXSW producer Matt Dentler, “and that's what the Harold and Kumar films are known for. It only adds to the diverse slate of films we have scheduled for this year's festival."

Other films announced include Stuart Townsend’s Battle in Seattle,” Harmony Korine’s “Mister Lonely,” and Emily Hubley’s animated “The Toe Tactic.” 

Added to the fest’s conference schedule is “A Conversation with Michael Eisner,” which will have the former Disney head “discussing his past, present and future endeavors, as he builds new companies and models for entertainment consumption.”

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