The World's End Early

Get into Alamo Drafthouse early at special pre-opening party with Simon Pegg

Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Eddie Marsan in The World's End.

Photo by Laurie Sparham/Focus Features

UPDATE: Alamo Drafthouse has released the details on how to secure a pair of tickets for The World's End screening. The full information is on their site, but those interested will essentially have to prove their fandom by tweeting @AlamoDFW with their most creative alternate name for the "Blood and Ice Cream" trilogy.

100 winners, each getting a pair of tickets, will be chosen by the Alamo staff and will be notified via e-mail a week prior to the screening.

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Alamo Drafthouse is known for its out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to special screenings. As we eagerly await the opening of the new Richardson theater on August 9, Alamo is already getting into that act by announcing a special pre-opening screening of the so-called "Blood and Ice Cream" trilogy — Shaun of the Dead,Hot Fuzzandan advance screening of The World's End — on Thursday, July 25.

The World's End, the newest film from actor/writer Simon Pegg and writer/director Edgar Wright, will be the showcase of the event. It will allow a lucky few not only a chance to see the film almost a month before it opens, but also to be the first to see a movie inside the new theater, a full two weeks before anyone else.

After that screening ends, at around 9 pm, both Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Pegg and Wright's first two films together, will be shown back-to-back on a screen in the parking lot. These outdoor screenings are in addition to the previously announced screenings of Dazed and Confused, The Lost Boys and The Goonies.

Over 200 free passes for The World's End will be distributed via Alamo Drafthouse Richardson's Facebook and Twitter pages in the coming weeks. Admission for the two outdoor screenings is free on a first-come, first-served basis until the fenced-in area is full, starting at 9 am. There will also be food trucks and an outdoor bar on hand to serve the masses.

As if that's not enough, Pegg, Wright and Nick Frost, who co-stars in all three films, will be on hand for a Q&A following the screening of The World's End and to introduce the Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz double feature.

If these are the kinds of bonuses Alamo Drafthouse offers now, we can't wait to see what the theater does once it actually opens.

Celebrity Fights

How to catch the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium Arlington

Jake Paul at Dog Haus

Photo courtesy of Dog Haus

In his spare time, Jake Paul is also designing menu items for Dog Haus.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.

But now the rescheduled bout is set for November 15 at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. The state has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications.

Here's a guide for watching the fight:

When is the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight?

It's hard to give an exact time for the main event Friday night, but it could approach 11 pm. The telecast starts at 7 pm Dallas time.

Is the Tyson-Paul fight free on Netflix?

While this isn't the more common, and more expensive, pay-per-view format followed by most major boxing events, it does require a Netflix subscription. Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers worldwide at the end of the third quarter in 2024.

What are the odds on the Tyson-Paul fight?

Paul is a minus-200 betting favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet. The most bet prop is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).

What's the age difference between the fighters?

It's 31 years. Paul is 27.

When was Tyson's last sanctioned fight?

Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents. His loss was to Tommy Fury, the less-accomplished half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

How many rounds are scheduled for the Tyson-Paul fight?

The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul also will use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches. The gloves will be 14 ounces instead of 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has said Tyson's physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.

What are the purses?

According to reports, Paul will make $40 million and Tyson about $20 million. Paul did mention his number at a news conference in August.

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