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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.


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

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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 PhoneFor 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; DumboThe Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the HuntsmanShaun 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 (WickedLa La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive2 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. 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – IN THEATERS JUNE 13  
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Austin/Dallas: Win a pair of advanced screening passes to ‘Ballerina’

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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.

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Watch the behind-the-scenes featurette for ‘F1 The Movie’

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Everything can change in a heartbeat. Watch this exclusive BTS from F1 The Movie starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem – in theaters June 27.

From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film F1® The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time FORMULA 1® world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Chad Oman.

Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

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