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Searchlight Pictures Presents: Next Goal Wins

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Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

In theaters November 17, 2023

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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘Wicked’

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Screenings take place Sunday Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: KfPOY89180
Location: AMC Tech Ridge 10
12625 N Interstate Hwy 35, 78753

DALLAS – Use code: dnZrQ31350
Location: AMC NorthPark 15 IMAX
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

HOUSTON – Use code: Dxyra18585
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: gZlOD15659
Location: Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W. IH-10, 78257

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. 

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. 

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond. 

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff. 

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘Red One’

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Screenings take place Thursday Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

EL PASO – RSVP Link
Location: Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas 20
11855 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79936

DALLAS – RSVP Link
Location: AMC NorthPark 15 IMAX
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

HOUSTON – RSVP Link
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIO – RSVP Link
Location: Santikos Casa Blanca
11210 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78253

Synopsis: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans join forces in this action/comedy flick after Santa Claus (Code Name: RED ONE) is kidnapped right before Christmas. What ensues is a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas!

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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘Red One’

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Screenings take place Tuesday Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTINUse code BtsIn88421
Location: Bullock Museum IMAX
1800 N Congress Ave, 78701

DALLAS Use code CLJkH41670
Location: AMC NorthPark 15 IMAX
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

HOUSTON Use code vIBRN66614
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIOUse code hHwyw48245
Location: Regal Live Oak
7901 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233

Synopsis: After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

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