Movies

The Furry Stars come out for the LA Premiere of STRAYS

Published

2 years ago

08/18/2023

Hold onto your leashes—last night’s Strays special screening was a fur-filled frenzy! Reggie, Bug, Maggie and Hunter took the spotlight at a special screening at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, proving that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend, they’re the life of the party. See the featurette and photos from the event below.

Synopsis: They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style. When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte; The Last Man on Earth, Nebraska), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie (Isla Fisher; Now You See Me, Wedding Crashers), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park; Always Be My Maybe, Aquaman), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal—together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot).

A subversion of the dog movies we know and love, Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) and written by Dan Perrault (Players, American Vandal), is a hilarious, R-rated, live-action comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping.

Featuring a powerhouse comedic supporting cast—including Grammy winner Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast), Harvey Guillén (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), Emmy nominee Rob Riggle (The Hangover), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Jamie Demetriou (The Afterparty), and Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)—Strays is produced by PictureStart founder and CEO Erik Feig (Luckiest Girl Alive, Cha Cha Real Smooth), by Louis Leterrier (director Fast X, The Clash of the Titans), by Dan Perrault (Players, American Vandal) and by Lord Miller partners Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part) and Lord Miller President of Film Aditya Sood (The Martian, Cocaine Bear).

Movies

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

Published

1 week ago

05/29/2025

Ted (Steady)

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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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Published

1 week ago

05/28/2025

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CHOOSE YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screenings take place Mon June 9th @ 7:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: bamNc98215
Location: AMC Barton Creek Square 14 IMAX
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy, 78746

DALLAS – Use code: IumwS05122
Location: AMC Northpark 15
8687 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225

HOUSTON – Use code: ZZlBx17588
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: rCQXt39176
Location: AMC Rivercenter 11
849 E. Commerce St., 78205

Download and Print the How To Train Your Dragon Activity Kit here: Activity Kit link

From three-time Oscar^® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar^® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX^® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX^® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award^® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Contests

Austin/Dallas: Win a pair of advanced screening passes to ‘Ballerina’

Published

1 week ago

05/27/2025

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CLICK YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screenings takes place Mon June 2nd @ 7:00pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use Code: jlRoc58412
Location: Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
901 Little Texas Lane, 78745

DALLAS – Use Code: lGaeq11291
Location: AMC NorthPark 15
8687 N. Central Expressway, 75225

SYNOPSIS: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.