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Fort Worth director Taylor Sheridan's Landman renewed for 2nd season

Billy Bob Thornton is back as Tommy Norris in Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman.'

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After a big first season, Landman, the Texas oilfield drama that filmed big scenes in Fort Worth, is coming back for season two; a premiere date has not yet been revealed.

The Paramount+ series comes from Fort Worth-area director Taylor Sheridan, creator of the hit show Yellowstone and its many spinoffs.

Landman is based on the Texas Monthly podcast Boomtown, which follows a story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping the climate, economy, and geopolitics. The first season of the series was released in fall 2024 with the last episode airing in January.

According to a March 12 release, the series made Paramount+ history as the streaming service's most watched series global premiere and finale. It ranked in the top 10 of original streaming series, taking the eighth spot. It joined two other Paramount + series, Tulsa King in the fourth spot and Lioness at ninth.

"Landman was one of the biggest shows of the year because of Taylor Sheridan’s unique ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist, harnessing the Neo-Western themes of rugged individualism, ambition and working-class struggles set against contemporary debates around energy, climate change and economic growth,” says president and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks Chris McCarthy in a statement.

Starring in the series are Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan and Colm Feore. Thornton received a Golden Globe Best Actor nomination for his role as the titular "land man" Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company.

Sheridan has also produced other Texas-based shows, such as the breakout Yellowstone, its spinoff 1883, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Landman filmed around Fort Worth in 2024, and, just as they did when Sheridan's 1883 came to town, fans made a sport of posting local star sightings on social media. Some lucky Fort Worth residents even got to be extras in scenes shot at TCU. The show reportedly also invited TCU film, television, and digital media students to shadow the crew during filming.

Filming around Fort Worth is convenient for Sheridan, who lives on a ranch near Weatherford with his wife, Nicole.

All of this is extra good news for Fort Worth, which was recently named 19th on a new list of "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker," thanks in part to Sheridan's productions.

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Pizza News

Chuck E. Cheese opens very first Adventure World concept in Arlington

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Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World

A name known for pizza is debuting a new concept, right here in DFW: Called Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World, it's an entertainment destination for families with young kids from Chuck E. Cheese, the Dallas-based pizza buffet chain, and it will open its very first location in Aarlington, at 1536 W. I-20 off South Cooper Street.

According to a release, it will open on Thursday, November 13.

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World will be a 12,000-square-foot indoor playground focused entirely on active play. It's designed for kids from 3 to 8 years old, who can climb, slide, and explore multilevel worlds, with references to stock Chuck E. Cheese characters.

Famous for hosting birthday parties and other kid-centric celebrations, Chuck E. Cheese began expanding more seriously into this realm in 2024 by adding Adventure Zones within existing locations featuring trampolines, obstacle courses, and playgrounds.

Unlike those traditional Chuck E. Cheese entertainment centers — which focus on arcade games, pizza, and prizes — Adventure World is about active play and imagination. Parents can join their kids as they explore a three-story play structure, toddler zone, and dance floor — experiences built on physical activity and storytelling.

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World features include:

· Immersive themes including space, safari, and pirate voyage
· Climbing structures, slides, tubes, mini soccer court, and obstacles
· Kid Check system to ensure kids stay safe and everyone who arrives together leaves together
· Birthday party packages, with special appearances from Chuck E. Cheese
· Interactive dance floor that lights up with every step
· Dynamic video walls and a digital live show featuring Chuck E. and friends
· Pasqually’s Snack Shop serving Chuck E. Cheese pizza, light treats, and drinks
· No height restrictions, so parents can join in the fun

Pricing is designed for families, at $19.99 per child for all-day access, including two free parent admissions per child, making it an affordable and easy day of fun. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a $2 discount per child Monday-Thursday. Birthday parties start at $100 for six kids.

Chuck E. Cheese and CEC Entertainment CEO David McKillips says in a statement that they're excited to open the very first Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World in Arlington, calling it "a colossal new experience unlike anything kids have ever seen."

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand the brand universe. Several new Adventure World locations are scheduled to open in 2026, bringing the experience to more families nationwide.

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