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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.

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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TX Residents: Win a pair of passes to the advance screening for ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’

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Screening takes place Tue August 4, @ 7:00p CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: YqrTF87601
Location: Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
901 Little Texas Lane, 78745

DALLAS – Use code: eiNaB99172
Location: AMC Northpark 15
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

HOUSTON – Use code: WmgUh39814
Location: Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium
7600 Katy Freeway, 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: WsieL02061
Location: Santikos Casa Blanca
11210 Alamo Ranch Parkway, 78253

Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.

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El Paso/McAllen Residents: Win a pair of passes to the advance screening for ‘Evil Dead Burn’

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Screenings take place Tue July 7. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

El Paso or McAllen Residents: ENTER HERE

EVIL DEAD BURN unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on… even in death.

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TX Residents: Win a pair of passes to the advance screening for ‘The Odyssey’

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Screening takes place Mon July 13, @ 7:00p CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: RzDwe23276
Location: AMC Barton Creek Square 14 IMAX
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy, 78746

DALLAS – Use code: IvPWo53454
Location: AMC Northpark 15
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

HOUSTON – Use code: CxJyI94815
Location: Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium
7600 Katy Freeway, 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: htruP90559
Location: Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W. IH-10, 78257

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

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