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How NXT LVL EVENT is elevating Houston’s World Cup celebrations

This summer, Houston becomes the center of the soccer universe as fans from around the globe flood the city for one of the biggest sporting events on the planet — the FIFA World Cup. From packed watch parties and corporate hospitality lounges to fan festivals and private celebrations, one thing is clear: Guests are no longer satisfied with basic event entertainment. They want experiences.

That’s exactly where NXT LVL EVENT comes in.

Known for transforming ordinary gatherings into immersive, unforgettable moments, NXT LVL EVENT is rolling out an entirely new lineup of World Cup-inspired activations designed to place guests directly in the middle of the action.

The Fan Experience everyone will be talking about
Imagine walking into a watch party and suddenly finding yourself center field in a championship stadium, surrounded by roaring crowds, confetti flying through the air, and thousands of fans celebrating around you.

NXT LVL EVENT’s new AI-powered Fan Experience does exactly that.

Guests are transformed into larger-than-life soccer super fans through cinematic imagery that places them inside the excitement of a World Cup atmosphere. Whether they’re representing Team USA, Argentina, Mexico, or any nation competing this summer, the experience creates social-media-ready moments that feel like they belong on the front page of a sports magazine.

From cheering in the stands to trophy celebrations under stadium lights, every image is designed to feel energetic, emotional, and larger than life. It's perfect for:

Watch parties
Corporate events
Brand activations
Sports bars
Festivals
Hospitality suites
Sponsor experiences

Bot Ross is back — and ready for the World Cup
One of NXT LVL EVENT’s most talked-about experiences, the Bot Ross AI Draw Bot, is getting a soccer-themed upgrade just in time for the summer rush.

Guests can now receive custom World Cup-inspired caricatures and cartoon-style artwork featuring dramatic goal celebrations, bicycle kicks, trophy poses, and high-energy soccer moments. The experience blends nostalgia, technology, and entertainment into one activation that instantly draws crowds.

Bot Ross is always a favorite party guest.Photo courtesy of NXT LVL EVENT

Photo courtesy of NXT LVL EVENT

Go USA!

The best part? Guests leave with a personalized keepsake they actually want to keep.

For brands and event planners, it creates a high-engagement activation that keeps lines moving while generating nonstop social sharing throughout the event.

Trading cards turn guests into soccer legends
Another fan-favorite making waves this summer is NXT LVL EVENT’s personalized Trading Card Experience.

Inspired by iconic international soccer player cards, guests become the stars of their very own collectible-style card complete with custom stats, dramatic stadium imagery, player bios, and championship visuals.

Each card feels like a premium sports collectible — and attendees absolutely love them.

From youth soccer tournaments and fan festivals to sponsor lounges and VIP experiences, the trading cards are becoming one of the most requested activations for World Cup-themed events across Houston.

See yourself on a trading card.Photo courtesy of NXT LVL EVENT

Why brands are booking fast
The FIFA World Cup only comes around once in a generation for Houston, and companies are moving quickly to secure premium experiences that help their events stand out.

Fans are expecting immersive moments. Sponsors want memorable engagement. Event planners need activations that create energy. NXT LVL EVENT specializes in all three.

Their experiences are designed not only to entertain guests, but also to create highly shareable content, increase interaction time, and leave attendees talking long after the final whistle.

With limited summer availability remaining and major World Cup weekends already nearing capacity, dates are booking quickly across Houston and surrounding markets.

Now is the time to secure your entertainment lineup if you’re planning:

A corporate watch party
A sponsor activation
A hospitality event
A community celebration
A sports-themed gala
A private VIP experience

Because this summer, the biggest events won’t just be watched — they’ll be experienced.

To learn more about NXT LVL EVENT’s FIFA World Cup activations and availability, visit NXT LVL EVENT or follow on Instagram for behind-the-scenes previews of the experiences taking over Houston this summer.

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Movie Review

Supergirl fails to take flight in a movie weighed down by grief

Photo courtesy of DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures

Milly Alcock in Supergirl.

Last year's Superman reboot brought a renewed sense of optimism for, if not the concept of the comic book movie, then at least the DC Comics universe. After more than a decade of DC films that felt mostly creatively bankrupt, the leadership of James Gunn gave the story a sense of fun. That included the brief introduction of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, who’s now getting her own showcase in, naturally, Supergirl.

When we first met her in Superman, Supergirl was in rough shape, arriving at the Fortress of Solitude visibly inebriated. Nothing has changed at the beginning of this film, save for her aimlessly traveling around the universe with her rambunctious dog, Krypto. One of her random stops puts her in the same bar as Ruthye (Eve Ridley), who is looking for help tracking down Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts) and a group known as the Brigands after they brutally murdered her family.

Kara is initially loath to offer aid, but when Krem shoots a poison dart into Krypto while escaping, her motivation goes way up, especially since Krem holds the antidote. Kara, with Ruthye doggedly following her, uses every means available to her to find Krem, a journey that is hampered by galaxies having different colored suns than the one that gives her powers, the yellow sun.

Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, the film is a big step back in the fun category, not least because Supergirl is deep in her feelings for much of the film. Her personal trauma, which is detailed in occasional flashbacks, gives a reason for her depression, but fails to land fully. The story seems to want everyone to be sad, as it includes a child trafficking ring and multiple instances of families being murdered.

Milly Alcock and Krypto in Supergirl.Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

To try to counteract that downer material, the filmmakers give Supergirl many opportunities to show off her fighting skills. While still CGI-heavy, the action scenes contain enough of a semblance of reality that they feel exciting. Unfortunately, this is undercut by the inclusion of several slow-motion sequences, giving the impression that the filmmakers didn’t trust the actors to deliver the goods on a consistent basis.

Superman (David Corenswet) makes a handful of appearances in the film, and while his presence is welcome given how well the character came across in the previous movie, it also doesn’t allow Supergirl to become her own person. Almost everything she does is colored by either her cousin or her parents, and since her powers are identical to those of Superman, there is very little that makes her story unique aside from how she’s dealing with the fallout.

Alcock (House of the Dragon, Sirens) gives an appealing performance despite her character being drunk and/or moody most of the time. She definitely sells what Supergirl is going through, so if given a better story in a future film, she’s proven her capability. Schoenaerts makes for a pretty good villain, although he’s aided by a look that includes a face full of studs. Jason Momoa has a memorable supporting role as the bounty hunter Lobo, even if his character doesn’t add much to the story.

While not a full-on disaster, Supergirl does not continue the momentum that Superman started. With a story that’s more concerned with showing audiences death scenes than a hero saving people, the film doesn’t seem to understand the appeal of a character like Supergirl or how to make her someone audiences will return to over and over again.

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Supergirl is now playing in theaters.

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