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First look at Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Taylor Sheridan's new Western filmed in North Texas

Lawmen: Bass Reeves, David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks

David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves and Lauren E. Banks as his wife, Jennie.

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Paramount+ has dropped the first teaser trailer for Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the Western drama from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan that's been filming around North Texas for months, and it seems "wicked days" are ahead.

Sheridan's new series stars British actor David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, a former slave who became one of the first Black U.S. deputy marshals west of the Mississippi River in 1875. Reeves is believed to have been the inspiration for the fictional character the Lone Ranger.

Originally announced as a Yellowstone spinoff called 1883: Bass Reeves, the title has changed, and it's now not considered part of the Yellowstone universe, a rep for the show says. None of the Yellowstone/1883/Dutton family characters will be in the show.

In the 20-second teaser, Oyelowo rides a horse across a field and introduces himself as Reeves in a voiceover. "I'm the law of this land, I'm Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves," he says. Then he then looks directly into the camera and declares, "and your wicked days are done."

There are flashes of guns shooting, cannons firing, and a house burning. A tagline reads: "The legend you know. The truth you don't."

According to Vanity Fair, Lawmen: Bass Reeves will be an eight-part anthology series that will premiere later this year on Paramount+. Sheridan and Oyelowo are executive producers.

The cast includes Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Mo Brings Plenty, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, and Barry Pepper.

Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker announced in September 2022 that Bass Reeves filming would be coming to Fort Worth, following Yellowstone prequel 1883, which filmed around the city in 2021. Sheridan is an honorary Fort Worthian who attended Pascal High School and lives on a ranch in Weatherford.

Shooting for Bass Reeves started in early 2023, and many locals were cast as extras. The production was based in Fort Worth and scenes were filmed in Weatherford, Waxahachie, Stephenville, and Palo Pinto County.

"We were honored to have this production based in Fort Worth during filming and are looking forward to the series premiere later this year," the Fort Worth Film Commission posted on Facebook with a link to the trailer.

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Games News

Launch amusement center with restaurant-bar lands in Lewisville

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Launch Family Entertainment

A new trampoline park and amusement center has landed in Lewisville: Called Launch Family Entertainment, it's a concept from Rhode Island opening at 2460 S. Stemmons Fwy. at Lakepointe Crossing in a space that was previously home to Balaxi party center and before that Glow Zone.

According to a release, it opens June 14.

Launch was founded in Warwick, Rhode Island in 2012, has since expanded to 30 locations in 15 states. Lewisville is the company's first center in Texas; there's a Houston location in the works, as well.

It started out as a trampoline park but over the years has expanded with more games and attractions, as well as a premium restaurant and bar to attract customers of all ages.

The facility features indoor trampolines, a ninja course, rock climbing, ropes course, arcade with 40 games including ski-ball and Halo, virtual reality, and bowling.

The Lewisville location spans 47,000 square feet — 4,000 feet of which comprises a safe area for younger kids called Joey Town, featuring slides, giant jungle gym, mini grocery store, mini ice cream shop, and mini airplane.

The restaurant is called Krave Restaurant and Bar, and serves American fare, with pizzas made from scratch, chicken tenders, nachos, salads, buffalo wings, and giant pretzels. It has a full bar with cocktails plus local and seasonal beers. An ice cream bar with craft sundaes and shakes features ice cream from Denton's acclaimed Beth Marie's.

Introducing the concept to Texas is co-owner and operator John Day, his wife Lindsey, and three other families, who say they are passionate about bringing exciting, community-focused entertainment to the area.

The location was in the works for a year. According to Day, they chose Lewisville because there weren't many options that could keep both parents and kids entertained in one place.

"There’s stuff for toddlers, teenagers, and adults," John says. "Parents forever have been sitting in the old school trampoline park counting down the minutes until they could go, and now mom and dad can have date night in our restaurant and bar."

Ticket prices vary depending on time and duration, but start at $25 to $40 for an hour, which includes access to trampolines, dodgeball, and other attractions. Some locations also offer summer passes.

“We’re incredibly excited to introduce the Launch brand to the great state of Texas,” says Craig Erlich, CEO of Launch Entertainment, in a statement. “Lewisville is a vibrant, family-oriented community and the perfect place for our first park in the region. We look forward to creating a space where families can come together, celebrate, and enjoy unforgettable experiences.”

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