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Universal Pictures Releases New Fast X Featurette

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Universal Pictures releases the new “For Fans and Family” Featurette highlighting the Fast Saga’s origins and lasting franchise. With over $6.6 billion in box office sales, there’s no denying that it has cemented itself as a cultural phenomenon.

The end of the road begins. Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

In 2011’s Fast Five, Dom and his crew took out nefarious Brazilian drug kingpin Hernan Reyes and decapitated his empire on a bridge in Rio De Janeiro. What they didn’t know was that Reyes’ son, Dante (Aquaman’s Jason Momoa), witnessed it all and has spent the last 12 years masterminding a plan to make Dom pay the ultimate price.

Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged, and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son (Leo Abelo Perry, Black-ish) is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.

Directed by Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk), Fast X stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, John Cena and Scott Eastwood, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron.

The film also features an extraordinary new cast including Oscar® winner Brie Larson as Tess, a rogue representative from the Agency; Alan Richtson (Reacher) as Aimes, the new head of the Agency who doesn’t hold the same fondness for Dom’s crew as his predecessor, Mr. Nobody; Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad) as a Brazilian street racer with a powerful tie to Dom’s past; and legendary Oscar® winner Rita Moreno as Dom and Mia’s Abuelita Toretto.

FAST X hits theaters May 19, 2023.

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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See the first trailer for ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ starring Michelle Dockery and Giancarlo Esposito

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PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN premieres exclusively on Tubi, Friday June 27

PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population. After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flees in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret. The horror thriller is written by Paul Bertino and marks the directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg. 

Cast includes: Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Zoe Colletti (Only Murders In The Building), Andrew Liner (Ransom Canyon), Dean Scott Vazquez (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) Regan Aliyah (Ironheart), Emma Meisel (Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.), Joshuah Melnick (Saint X) and Vernon Davis (“Chariot”) .

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Sony announces the ‘Ghostbusters Give Back’ campaign for Ghostbusters Day

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During the Ghostbusters Day celebration in NYC, director Jason Reitman announced that Sony and Ghost Corps are starting a new charity initiative to partner with local Ghostbuster chapters across the country to raise money charity organizations.


From Sony Ghost Corps:

“Starting now — Ghostbusters Day 2025 — through Ghostbusters Day 2026 and continuing in the years ahead, we’re gonna call on you to join us in service to others. Groups around the country have the opportunity to register their charitable work here. To supercharge your support, Sony Pictures will match all contributions up to $150k with donations to Starlight Children’s Foundation to produce official Ghostbusters-themed hospital gowns.”

Chapters will also receive a Ghostbusters Service Patch once they hit the $1k individual goal. Visit the Ghostbusters.com website for more details.

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Houston: Celebrate THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by participating in “The Houstonian Scheme”

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Through June 3rd you can participate in festivities around the city of Houston celebrating the release of Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme which stars Benicio Del Toro, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera and many more. And be sure to catch the film when it opens in theaters June 6. See the full itinerary below.


MAY 31

WES ANDERSON FILM SERIES: Experience the Wes Anderson classic on the big screen – The Life Aquatic (May 31)—at the historic River Oaks Theatre.

MAY 27 – JUNE 1

BRAZOS BOOKSTORE: Stop by Brazos Bookstore to explore their curated selection of Wes Anderson Collection books and participate in the “Where’s Wes?” in-store photo op for a chance to win giveaways on behalf of The Phoenician Scheme.

MAY 31-JUNE 1

VOODOO DOUGHNUT – MONTROSE: Channel your inner Zsa-zsa Korda and score a grenade doughnut—free for the first 100 guests who present this invitation at Voodoo Doughnut Montrose (1214 Westheimer Road). Available while supplies last.

JUNE 2

LEO’S RIVER OAKS: Sip and savor in style with “The Phoenician Scheme” cocktail—available for one day only at Leo’s River Oaks.

JUNE 3

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME HOUSTON SPECIAL SCREENING! Visit one of the prior locations to enter to win passes.


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