The countdown clock for the Better Call Saul premiere has been ticking since it was confirmed AMC would commit to production last spring. Now as the two day, three episode weekend nears its time to check your DVR settings but be certain, that from the buzz you can expect a huge portion of the viewing audience to be watching and tweeting live. The anticipation has been building because of the mega public and critical success of its predecessor Breaking Bad and love of the loathsome character Saul, played by Bob Odenkirk.
Some fans don’t want spoilers or newsletters with insider news available to them by signing up at AMCtv.com but they still want to have a little background information in time for the premiere. Many have been prepping with Breaking Bad marathons but it’s not necessary as plenty of promos and resources are available to help get you ready before it’s time to #lawyerup .
1. Get to know the Characters
2. Get to know the actors
This week the cast will be in New York for a press tour
- February 5th at 8:00 p.m. at a 92Y.org event “Better Call Saul: Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean and Jonathan Banks in Conversation with Cynthia Littleton”, where they will meet with fans and give them a first look at the series. Tickets are available on their website.
- February 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Apple’s SoHo’s “Meet the Cast” series all three actors will take part in a Q & A session.
Television Appearances:
- February 5th – Bob Odenkirk – Kelly & Michael and The Daily Show
If you can’t meet them in person or watch tv interviews then you can meet them here with some photos from the series premiere of AMC’s “Better Call Saul” at the Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on January 29, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
3. Read the Comic Book
The comic is here!
— BetterCallSaul ()
4. Plan your menu, plan your cocktails New Mexico is the land of enchantment with far more than chips and salsa because it’s known as the chile capital of the world and there are no contenders. Just ask New Mexico celebrities Jesse Tyler Ferguson or Neil Patrick Harris or check the New Mexico True Cuisine or Authentic Albuquerque websites.
Unlike any other, it is a blend of flavors from Spanish and Native American cultures that has been perfected over the course of 400 years. – photo credit NewMexico.org
If you’re not that adventurous then just throw something together from the mythic Los Pollos Hermanos menu.
The Breaking Bad prop sold at auction for $7800 via TheNoseBleeds.com
Your watch party is not going to be complete until you have the cocktails like The North Door of Austin, Texas that has several recipes ready for their customers. The venue which regularly hosts themed parties for shows like Game of Thrones on their 25 foot HD screen will host A Better Call Saul premiere party both nights and shared these examples with the spirits.blog.austin360.com.
Recipe by the North Door of Austin, TX. The Plea Bargain – for its screening of You Better Call Saul.
- Plea Bargain: Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka and strawberry puree topped with champagne and a strawberry garnish. $8.
- Time Served: Espolon Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar shaken and garnished with olives. $7.
- Out on Parole: Absolut Citron, blue curacao and pineapple juice topped with a cherry. $7.
- The Flaming Alchemist: Fireball, Blue Curacao and a flaming floater of Bacardi 151 Rum. $10.
5. Learn the Song Lastly if your friends, food and drinks are ready you’re going to need an anthem. Not to worry Junior Brown has one catchy tune for you along with plot line possibilities.
Better Call Saul two-night premiere event begins Sunday, February 8 at 10/9c and continues Monday, February 9, same time, same place on AMC.