Is Judd Apatow and ‘THIS IS 40’ Heading to Fantastic Fest?

Fantastic Fest 2012 is almost upon us.  While many critics and writers prepare by taking their annual “shaky-face” photos for their entrance badges, brush up on their movie knowledge to prep for the “Geeks Who Drink” trivia event, and work on their vocal range for the epic karaoke competition, one thing that many of us undoubtedly do is speculate on what the secret screenings might be.  The Austin festival is known for many amazing things but one that triggers the most attention would have to be the “Secret Screenings.”  They are always sold-out and are films that are only shown once during the week long event.  In the past some of these films included Never Let Me Go, Paranormal Activity 3, Trollhunter, and I Saw the Devil.  While Andy and I both have some ideas of what we think might be the secret films this year, there is one that wasn’t on my radar that has suddenly come to my attention this morning.  Writer and director Judd Apatow is no stranger to Twitter.  He frequently updates fans and followers with funny quips and info regarding upcoming projects and th0se of his friends.  His new film, This is 40, comes out in December and will be the first full-length feature he’s directed since 2009’s Funny People.  This morning, Apatow tweeted a photo that attendees of Fantastic Fest might come to recognize as a “shaky-face” photo.  It could be a coincidence, but it does seem odd that he posted this as all of us are sending in our own photos this week.  Instead of the boring press badge photos attendees are asked to take a photo of them shaking their face while taking a photo resulting in hilarious shots; which certainly fits with some of the more bizarre films the festival shows.  So, is the photo Apatow tweeted this morning a hint that he may be heading to Austin to premiere his new comedy? We will have to see during the festival when it runs from September 20 – 27.