| Special Needs Screeners Special Announcement |
 Variety is pleased to announce the expansion of its ever popular Special Needs Screening Series. This Saturday, March 28 Variety will be screening Monsters vs Aliens at each of the traditional locations (Studio Movie Grill's in Arlington, Dallas, Houston, Lewisville and Plano), and three new theatres. We would like to thank Alamo Drafthouse (Alamo Lake Creek in Austin and Alamo Mason in Katy) and Movie Tavern (Hulen Movie Tavern in Fort Worth) for joining us as we allow families raising special needs children the opportunity to see first-run, family friendly films in an environment of their peers. As with our partnership with Studio Movie Grill, Variety will be covering the costs of special needs children and their siblings.
For those in other markets, do not worry. Variety is actively looking for potential new partners to spread this program to other locations, and we hope to announce some new venues very soon.
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| Variety Has Your Ticket to AFI Dallas |
 AFI Dallas is back. From March 26 - April 2, AFI Dallas 2009 will be giving North Texas a reason to celebrate as they celebrate the independent spirit of talented filmmakers, the undeniable pleasure it brings to watch their art unfold on screen and the support the citizens of Dallas have provided to bring this Festival to the masses.
For the eight days that AFI Dallas 2009 takes place, it will inspire filmgoers to focus on the possibilities of life. It will continue to fuel a passion for film. And, it will provide a wonderful escape where filmmakers make everything possible.
Variety is honored to once again have been selected as a Community Partner in bringing this wonderful experience to the residents of North Texas.
And, we want to give you, our members and supporters, the opportunity to join in the celebration and experiences that seeing a film can bring. As such, Variety has procured a limited number of complimentary screening passes to the Festival.
If you are interested in participating in this year's Festival, please contact Variety directly for passes. |
| Congratulations to A Company that Deserves a Rave(ing) Review |
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Rave Motion Pictures has been selected as one of eight Corporate Award Winners from Variety International for their support of Variety the Children's Charity of Texas and other Variety programs around the country for our recently completed 2007-2008 Fiscal Year.
Rave will be presented with their award at Variety's Annual International Convention in May. Along with Rave, Variety Texas would like to congratulate the following companies and associated Variety programs:
- Adelaide Convention Center - Variety South Australia
- Canwest Communications - Variety British Columbia - Deluxe - Variety Southern California
- DPD & Interlink - Variety Great Britain
- Lamar - Variety Palm Springs - McDonalds - Variety New Zealand |
Ashleigh has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, seizure disorder and developmental delays among other things.
