SXSW has announced a few new additions to the ever-expanding 2007 panels lineup. First up, keep your eyes open this weekend, which is when we'll launch the complete panels schedule, with panelist information and more. But, as a teaser, we're happy to share that:

- Filmmaker John Cameron Mitchell (Shortbus, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) has been added to the March 12 panel session, "Sex Scenes Stay Hard."

- On Tuesday, March 13 at 3 p.m., SXSW will host a panel called "Ready For Primetime: TV Comedy Today." Scheduled for this panel, are Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), Rob Corddry (Fox's upcoming sitcom The Winner and The Daily Show), Al Jean (The Simpsons), and more.

- On Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m., Christy Lemire of the Associated Press will host "A Conversation with Bill Paxton," featuring the actor/director/Texan.

- Acclaimed animator Emily Hubley is scheduled to host two multimedia presentations on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14.

So, again, stay tuned for complete panels updates starting this weekend. And, if you want to attend the panels (and more) at SXSW, click here for information. See you soon.