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FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PASS FOR TWO, CLICK ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW

Monday, August 14th Screenings

EL PASO – Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD (11855 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79936)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/CgOFO40804

Tuesday, August 15th Screenings

CHICAGO: Regal City North Stadium (2600 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/NUMbR22715

DALLAS: Cinemark 17 + IMAX (11819 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX 75234)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/emckC21142

FRESNO: Regal Manchester – Fresno (2055 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/uZLXn68509

HOUSTON: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E 23 (7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/Czxvv81104

LOS ANGELES: Regal LA Live (1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/PuELe57736

McALLEN: Cinemark Hollywood USA (100 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/QQBgJ75212

MIAMI: CMX Dolphin 19 (11471 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/JIbBm98265

NEW YORK: AMC Empire 25 (234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/kYWPO08260

ORLANDO: CMX Plaza Café (155 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/MXWur94117

PHOENIX: Harkins Gateway Pavilions 1 (0250 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/klMXT42966

SAN ANTONIO: Santikos Casa Blanca (11210 Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, TX 78253)
Link: https://wbtickets.com/rEaQU52374

SAN JOSE: AMC Eastridge (2190 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/bNFuU75330

SACRAMENTO: Cinemark Century Arden (1590 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/jaUtW85142

SAN DIEGO: AMC Chula Vista (555 Broadway #2050, Chula Vista, CA 91910)
Link: http://wbtickets.com/jOSlk55630

Synopsis: From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film “Blue Beetle,” marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen.  The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

Starring alongside Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) are Adriana Barraza (“Rambo: Last Blood,” “Thor”) as Jaime’s grandmother, Nana, Damían Alcázar (“Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico”) as his father, Elpidia Carrillo (“Mayans M.C.,” the “Predator” films) as his mother, Bruna Marquezine (“Maldivas,” “God Save the King”) as Jenny Kord, Raoul Max Trujillo (the “Sicario” films, “Mayans M.C.”) as Carapax, with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Monarch,” “Dead Man Walking”) as Victoria Kord, and George Lopez (the “Rio and “Smurf” franchises) as Jaime’s Uncle Rudy.  The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories,” “Hocus Pocus 2”) as Jaime’s sister, Milagro, and Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”) as Dr. Sanchez.


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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‘The Furious’ arrives On Demand and Digital July 7

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The action-packed martial arts thriller THE FURIOUS releases on digital and VOD Tuesday, July 7th. It’s choreography and brutality are some of the most innovative we’ve ever seen in a film. The cast is stacked with some of the most talented martial arts actors and stunt workers in the industry and director Kenji Tanigaki is a legend himself who has worked on some of the most prominent martial arts projects. The pricing for the digital release are as follows:

  • Video on Demand Electronic Sell-Through Street Date: July 7, 2026
    – Electronic Sell-Through SRPs: $24.99 SD / $24.99 HD
    – Video on Demand SRPs: $19.99 SD / $19.99 HD

Synopsis: After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) — a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.


For more info regarding the film see our interviews with the main cast and director Kenji Tanigaki.



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The horror phenomenon ‘Obsession’ comes home on digital

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Watch what you wish for. Continuing its record-breaking theatrical run, OBSESSION makes its home debut exclusively on digital platforms starting June 30, 2026, and on 4K UHD combo pack, Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 14, 2026, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. The critically acclaimed breakout from Focus Features and rising horror auteur Curry Barker, is an unsettling, nightmare fueled psychological thriller unlike anything the genre has seen in years. With an A CinemaScore and Certified Fresh and Verified Hot Rotten Tomatoes scores anchored by standout performances from Michael Johnston (Slash, Endangered Species) and Inde Navarrette (“Superman & Lois,” Wander Darkly), OBSESSION has become a cultural phenomenon and is the must-watch horror event of the year. Take the Obsession further with an exclusive look behind-the-scenes and discover why some obsessions are impossible to escape.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

OBSESSIONUNLEASHED – Take the obsession further by going behind the scenes with filmmaker Curry Barker and the cast, Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson and Megan Lawless, to see them create a wild horror story out of intense performances and shocking scares. Hear the cast reflect on their most memorable scenes, get a peek at Michael and Inde’s chemistry test that sparked the film’s emotional core, and see how their collaboration shaped the film’s most unsettling moments.

FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR CURRY BARKER


Enter for your chance to win an Obsession prize pack featuring a digital code, one wish willow, hoodie & more! Enter Here


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Tickets for Disney’s Live Action ‘Moana’ are now on sale

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Tickets for Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining of “Moana,” in theaters July 10, are now on sale. An all-new trailer for the film – starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the determined wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui – is now available.

Joining the incredible cast of Pacific talent is Jemaine Clement, who reprises his role as the voice of the giant, glitz-obsessed crab Tamatoa – the same character he voiced in the animated version of “Moana.” Clement joins the previously announced ensemble which includes Lagaʻaia as Moana; Johnson as Maui; Rena Owen as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala; John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; and Frankie Adams as Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina.

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In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theaters July 10, 2026.

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