Filmmaker Ari Aster is known for his brand of horror films such as Hereditary and Midsommar. The filmmaker’s unique style has garnered him a loyal fanbase from only three films in his filmography. He has worked with renowned actors such as Toni Collette, Florence Pugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Gabriel Byrne, and more.
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has helmed many iconic films of the generation. He is the man behind films such as the Indiana Jones franchise, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List. The two-time Oscar nominee has also been vocal about his favorite films and has always considered himself to be a lover of cinema first.
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Mad Max franchise is unarguably one of the most popular action franchises of all time, created by mastermind George Miller. While the star power connected to it — which includes notable names like Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Mel Gibson — is one factor behind its epic success, its breathtaking action sequences and stunt scenes further set the saga apart from every other.
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Taylor Sheridan-created Yellowstone is a milestone when it comes ti the Western genre. Starting Kevin Costner in the lead, the TV show is almost at its end, even though we are yet to get any updates on the second half of the fifth and final season of the show. But Yellowstone is not the only creation by Sheridan, who also has movies like Sicario and Wind River and the hit TV show, Mayor of Kingstown to his credit.
Yellowstone | Credit: ParamountHis hold over the Western genre is commendable, as Sheridan has gone on to create some solid projects that have the audiences hooked. He also has a knack for casting the perfect fit for every character, and that is not limited to just the primary cast. Even the extras and secondary cast members end up becoming fan favorites, and that’s exactly what happened with Ryan Bingham, who...
Yellowstone | Credit: ParamountHis hold over the Western genre is commendable, as Sheridan has gone on to create some solid projects that have the audiences hooked. He also has a knack for casting the perfect fit for every character, and that is not limited to just the primary cast. Even the extras and secondary cast members end up becoming fan favorites, and that’s exactly what happened with Ryan Bingham, who...
- 6/1/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Yellowstone has been one of the most significant television shows over the recent few years. It boasts a magnificent cast and a much-celebrated universe centering around the Dutton Ranch.
Besides the worldwide popularity of the show for its content, Yellowstone has also witnessed several off-screen dramas that include legal battles. The show faced a prominent legal battle when creator Taylor Sheridan filed a lawsuit against actor Cole Hauser’s coffee company.
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Cole Hauser plays a fan-favorite character Rip Wheeler in the Paramount Network series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. Both Hauser and Sheridan own coffee companies. The show reached a complicated position when the latter tried to sue Hauser as he had a similar logo for his coffee company.
Why did the Yellowstone co-creator go against Cole Hauser?
Cole Hauser with Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Last year in December,...
Besides the worldwide popularity of the show for its content, Yellowstone has also witnessed several off-screen dramas that include legal battles. The show faced a prominent legal battle when creator Taylor Sheridan filed a lawsuit against actor Cole Hauser’s coffee company.
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Cole Hauser plays a fan-favorite character Rip Wheeler in the Paramount Network series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. Both Hauser and Sheridan own coffee companies. The show reached a complicated position when the latter tried to sue Hauser as he had a similar logo for his coffee company.
Why did the Yellowstone co-creator go against Cole Hauser?
Cole Hauser with Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Last year in December,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
As Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner lock horns over the latter’s Yellowstone departure, the rest of the world patiently awaits the dust to settle and both parties to reach an agreeable verdict. With every volatile barb exchanged and false rumors coloring the news headlines, the unfolding drama only makes the Paramount series more susceptible to adverse opinions affecting its viewership.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Launched in 2018, the Taylor Sheridan drama not only helped establish Paramount+ as a streamer but also reinstated Kevin Costner at the height of his fame (again). However, circumstances pushed the Oscar-winner to place his own priorities first, thus leaving Yellowstone to pursue his long-awaited passion project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Now, even as his Western falls apart, the latest rumors circulating through the grapevine suggest that the actor is considering coming back to Paramount and sacrificing his ego to get a shot at...
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Launched in 2018, the Taylor Sheridan drama not only helped establish Paramount+ as a streamer but also reinstated Kevin Costner at the height of his fame (again). However, circumstances pushed the Oscar-winner to place his own priorities first, thus leaving Yellowstone to pursue his long-awaited passion project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Now, even as his Western falls apart, the latest rumors circulating through the grapevine suggest that the actor is considering coming back to Paramount and sacrificing his ego to get a shot at...
- 6/1/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The Cannes Film Festival saw the much-anticipated premiere of Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1 on May 19. Kevin Costner, who stars in and directed the film, provided a glimpse into his dedication to the project at a recent press conference. Kevin Costner’s Personal Investment During the conference, Costner addressed questions regarding his significant financial contributions to the film. He revealed that he had personally raised approximately $50 million of the film’s budget. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the decision I needed to make. It’s like, wow, why am I having to do this? I think I’m making...
- 6/1/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
One’s life’s work is not measured by the awards or honors received in service of one’s contribution but by the value and worth contained in the work itself. For Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone is the one that will stand as his legacy long after he is gone. However, Kelly Reilly missed the memo on legacy, value, reward, and honor, given how difficult her life has become in the aftermath of Yellowstone.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]The Paramount+ series, which essentially launched Taylor Sheridan’s reputation as an unstoppable force in the television business, is now past its fifth season. Reilly’s arc as Beth Button still has a long way to go but behind-the-scenes drama and personal commitments have proven difficult to manage amidst the show’s ever-growing popularity among fans and followers.
Kelly Reilly and Yellowstone Don’t Go Hand in Hand
It is a truth well known...
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]The Paramount+ series, which essentially launched Taylor Sheridan’s reputation as an unstoppable force in the television business, is now past its fifth season. Reilly’s arc as Beth Button still has a long way to go but behind-the-scenes drama and personal commitments have proven difficult to manage amidst the show’s ever-growing popularity among fans and followers.
Kelly Reilly and Yellowstone Don’t Go Hand in Hand
It is a truth well known...
- 6/1/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Over the years, Matt Damon has turned into one of the biggest names in Hollywood. He was the protagonist of his own film series, has been in many Oscar-winning projects, has been nominated for the award five times himself, and even won once. It is safe to say that he is one of the most talented, respected, and recognized actors in the film industry.
Matt Damon in Interstellar I Paramount Pictures
While he has come to be known through these adjectives, he was also once a lesser-known actor. Every A-list star had to start somewhere, and many years ago, Damon worked as an extra in a Kevin Costner film alongside his long-time friend, Ben Affleck.
During a recent interview, Jimmy Kimmel told Costner exactly what was going through his mind when he was working with him for the first time.
Matt Damon Was A Big Fan of Kevin Costner
With...
Matt Damon in Interstellar I Paramount Pictures
While he has come to be known through these adjectives, he was also once a lesser-known actor. Every A-list star had to start somewhere, and many years ago, Damon worked as an extra in a Kevin Costner film alongside his long-time friend, Ben Affleck.
During a recent interview, Jimmy Kimmel told Costner exactly what was going through his mind when he was working with him for the first time.
Matt Damon Was A Big Fan of Kevin Costner
With...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The love towards westerns is easily understandable: which other genre can give us so many different stories at the same time? There’s always a pride and honor plotline, a romantic story, some family drama, and of course good-old fight scenes in a picturesque landscape.
For many years after the golden era with Wayne and Eastwood the role of an iconic western leading man went to Kevin Costner, especially amid the tremendous success of the Yellowstone series.
But we think it's only fair to mention another brilliant western performance by another A-list actor, Pierce Brosnan. The former James Bond and Mamma Mia star actually made quite an impression as Eli McCullough, the greedy Texas oil tycoon in a western series called The Son.
The Son is a multigenerational epic that tells the story of Eli’s life from his complicated childhood to the times when he becomes a father of the family.
For many years after the golden era with Wayne and Eastwood the role of an iconic western leading man went to Kevin Costner, especially amid the tremendous success of the Yellowstone series.
But we think it's only fair to mention another brilliant western performance by another A-list actor, Pierce Brosnan. The former James Bond and Mamma Mia star actually made quite an impression as Eli McCullough, the greedy Texas oil tycoon in a western series called The Son.
The Son is a multigenerational epic that tells the story of Eli’s life from his complicated childhood to the times when he becomes a father of the family.
- 6/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
New details about the Yellowstone sequel have been revealed. Fans are dying to know if the original characters will return. Keep on reading to learn more.
Yellowstone – Og Series Films Final Episodes
The hit Paramount series was hit with snags over the years. The delays affected the final season. Kevin Costner was going through a headline-breaking divorce. On top of that, the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes halted filming.
Production finally started with the final episodes. On May 20, Paramount announced they resumed filming for the final half of Yellowstone Season 5. The show is set in Montana. The final episodes will stream in November 2024.
Paramount shared that the storyline will focus on the Dutton family in the following episodes. According to People, the release will tease “shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect.” They will go through varying struggles, such as an “expanding town, an Indiana reservation, and America’s first national park.
Yellowstone – Og Series Films Final Episodes
The hit Paramount series was hit with snags over the years. The delays affected the final season. Kevin Costner was going through a headline-breaking divorce. On top of that, the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes halted filming.
Production finally started with the final episodes. On May 20, Paramount announced they resumed filming for the final half of Yellowstone Season 5. The show is set in Montana. The final episodes will stream in November 2024.
Paramount shared that the storyline will focus on the Dutton family in the following episodes. According to People, the release will tease “shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect.” They will go through varying struggles, such as an “expanding town, an Indiana reservation, and America’s first national park.
- 6/1/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
While most know Kevin Costner for all the masterpieces he has led to date which include credits like Yellowstone and Dances with Wolves, not many know that the actor cum producer has led some epically disastrous projects as well. And while these projects didn’t necessarily drown because of his acting, one of them did, in fact, end up in the dump because of its bloated budget.
Kevin Costner in a still from Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. | Credit: Warner Brothers.
This dates back to the 1990s, when having budgets for a project in tens of millions was already considered high, let alone one in hundreds of millions, like Waterworld, which was, pretty much, one of the biggest disasters in Hollywood. The reason behind this was Costner himself, who ended up shooting up the budget by a whopping 35 times than what was required!
Kevin Costner Shot Up Waterworld‘s Budget By 35 Times!
Kevin Costner in a still from Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. | Credit: Warner Brothers.
This dates back to the 1990s, when having budgets for a project in tens of millions was already considered high, let alone one in hundreds of millions, like Waterworld, which was, pretty much, one of the biggest disasters in Hollywood. The reason behind this was Costner himself, who ended up shooting up the budget by a whopping 35 times than what was required!
Kevin Costner Shot Up Waterworld‘s Budget By 35 Times!
- 6/1/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Who else has the same grace behind and in front of the camera as Kevin Costner when it comes to bringing the rough landscapes of Westerns to the big screen? From Open Range to Dances With Wolves, the Oscar winner, 69, has not only evoked the spirit of the American frontier but also left an indelible mark on the film industry over his four-decade career.
His dedication to the work shines through in his smartly picked roles and his meticulous approach to acting. Celebrating his recent directorial sensation, Horizon: An American Saga, which recently made waves at Cannes, Costner’s connection to the method of storytelling is apparent. Well, currently, he is stirring the news with both his direction and a headline-grabbing entanglement with Yellowstone’s creators.
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly (L) in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
But this is not the first time he has clashed with his directors. Dwelling further into his resume,...
His dedication to the work shines through in his smartly picked roles and his meticulous approach to acting. Celebrating his recent directorial sensation, Horizon: An American Saga, which recently made waves at Cannes, Costner’s connection to the method of storytelling is apparent. Well, currently, he is stirring the news with both his direction and a headline-grabbing entanglement with Yellowstone’s creators.
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly (L) in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
But this is not the first time he has clashed with his directors. Dwelling further into his resume,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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- 6/1/2024
- avclub.com
Clint Eastwood is arguably one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, along with having a highly successful acting career. Few actors have had such glorious directing careers and Ben Affleck and George Clooney are two names that come close to stature Eastwood built for himself in Hollywood.
Batman actor Ben Affleck frequently stars in films he directs (Credit: Warner Bros).
Ben Affleck and George Clooney have shared the honor of playing DC’s Batman on the big screen at different points in their career. However, when it comes to one world record, neither of the duo holds a candle in front of Eastwood. The veteran director holds one very unique Oscars record, which Affleck and Clooney will find hard to beat.
Actor-Director Clint Eastwood Holds One Very Unique Oscars Record
Clint Eastwood is known for his starring role in the Dollars trilogy and other popular Western films. However, later in his career,...
Batman actor Ben Affleck frequently stars in films he directs (Credit: Warner Bros).
Ben Affleck and George Clooney have shared the honor of playing DC’s Batman on the big screen at different points in their career. However, when it comes to one world record, neither of the duo holds a candle in front of Eastwood. The veteran director holds one very unique Oscars record, which Affleck and Clooney will find hard to beat.
Actor-Director Clint Eastwood Holds One Very Unique Oscars Record
Clint Eastwood is known for his starring role in the Dollars trilogy and other popular Western films. However, later in his career,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
You might want to smash your head on the wall after learning about all the journeys that led to Waterworld’s creation, a tale rich with sorts of twists and turns. The tumultuous trip of the film’s high seas production is storied, but with the tense involvement of two Kevins—director Kevin Reynolds and lead Kevin Costner—the astronomical costs and the perilous sets, are not as often recounted as its origin story.
The production of Waterworld was just drawn out; the script was initially penned by Peter Rader in the 1980s. Around this period, a number of tales served as inspiration for the movie, including those of Mad Max. The film had already been rewritten multiple times by the time Reynolds and Costner were attached.
Kevin Costner in Kevin Reynolds’ movie Waterworld | Universal Pictures
Long story short, this screenplay could have easily served as a low-budget & highly appreciated...
The production of Waterworld was just drawn out; the script was initially penned by Peter Rader in the 1980s. Around this period, a number of tales served as inspiration for the movie, including those of Mad Max. The film had already been rewritten multiple times by the time Reynolds and Costner were attached.
Kevin Costner in Kevin Reynolds’ movie Waterworld | Universal Pictures
Long story short, this screenplay could have easily served as a low-budget & highly appreciated...
- 5/31/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
May ended up being more than a bit of a letdown at the box office, yet the summer movie season continues on with three more major franchise sequels (or prequels) and a few other attempts at variety. Read on for Gold Derby’s June 2024 box office preview.
“Inside Out 2” (Disney/Pixar – June 14)
Disney and Pixar Animation are hoping to make a comeback with this sequel to Pete Docter‘s 2015 Oscar-winning animated blockbuster, which grossed $850.6 million worldwide after opening with $90.4 million domestically. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the sequel introduces a number of new emotions including Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, Envy voiced by Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri, Paul Walter Hauser voicing Embarassment, and Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui (because it’s a French emotion). Mindy Kaling‘s Disgust has also been recast with Liza Lapira from “The Equalizer.” In the “before times,” there was little reason for this not to open with more than $100 million,...
“Inside Out 2” (Disney/Pixar – June 14)
Disney and Pixar Animation are hoping to make a comeback with this sequel to Pete Docter‘s 2015 Oscar-winning animated blockbuster, which grossed $850.6 million worldwide after opening with $90.4 million domestically. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the sequel introduces a number of new emotions including Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, Envy voiced by Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri, Paul Walter Hauser voicing Embarassment, and Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui (because it’s a French emotion). Mindy Kaling‘s Disgust has also been recast with Liza Lapira from “The Equalizer.” In the “before times,” there was little reason for this not to open with more than $100 million,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Twin movies. Doppelgängers. Rapid fire remakes. Whatever you want to call them, Hollywood studios have a long and painful history of rushing concepts that run the gamut from similar to identical into theaters at virtually the same moment. Oftentimes the belief is if you get before the cameras first, the competitor(s) will throw in the towel and cancel production. Yet once in a while what seems like a turf war played out in industry trade papers, where the disputed territories are overlapping ideas or historical personages, spills out into the multiplex as “the same movie” comes to cinemas weeks or months apart.
This phenomenon is more than a hundred years old, with the first such instance believed to be two silent adaptations of Ivanhoe being produced on different continents in 1913, although a clearer kickoff might be when Paramount and MGM competed to get the first American Mata Hari movie...
This phenomenon is more than a hundred years old, with the first such instance believed to be two silent adaptations of Ivanhoe being produced on different continents in 1913, although a clearer kickoff might be when Paramount and MGM competed to get the first American Mata Hari movie...
- 5/31/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Just a little over a year after she finalized her divorce, Christine Baumgartner, the renowned socialite and former spouse of acclaimed actor Kevin Costner, is reportedly set to walk down the aisle again, this time with her boyfriend, affluent financier Josh Connor.
Baumgartner was recently spotted dining with Connor in the picturesque Montecito community over the Memorial Day weekend. The lovebirds were accompanied by Baumgartner’s children, who had recently joined their father, Costner, at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his latest project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Baumgartner and Connor are eager to take their relationship to the next level and are actively planning their upcoming nuptials. The financier is believed to have already shared his marriage plans for Baumgartner with his associates, although the couple still needs to reveal a specific date for the ceremony.
Despite the duo being romantically linked even before Baumgartner’s divorce from Costner was finalized,...
Baumgartner was recently spotted dining with Connor in the picturesque Montecito community over the Memorial Day weekend. The lovebirds were accompanied by Baumgartner’s children, who had recently joined their father, Costner, at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his latest project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Baumgartner and Connor are eager to take their relationship to the next level and are actively planning their upcoming nuptials. The financier is believed to have already shared his marriage plans for Baumgartner with his associates, although the couple still needs to reveal a specific date for the ceremony.
Despite the duo being romantically linked even before Baumgartner’s divorce from Costner was finalized,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Kevin Costner risked everything to get his Horizon movies done: his lead role in Yellowstone, his ridiculously expensive property, and an ungodly amount of personal money. Horizon has been a huge gamble since Day One but Costner went through with his dream project anyway, having spent many years planning and writing it.
The first movie, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is set for a June 28, 2024 theatrical premiere, but the first critic reviews are in… And they’re not looking good.
Horizon: Part 1 Destroyed on Rotten Tomatoes
Knowing just how much the making of Horizon cost Kevin Costner literally and figuratively, it’s imperative for him that the movie succeeds. However, things are not looking good for the first installment on Rotten Tomatoes: its Critic Score is currently sitting at an embarrassing 35% from 23 reviews that have been submitted so far.
“These plotlines don’t add up to much in this awkwardly stitched quilt,...
The first movie, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is set for a June 28, 2024 theatrical premiere, but the first critic reviews are in… And they’re not looking good.
Horizon: Part 1 Destroyed on Rotten Tomatoes
Knowing just how much the making of Horizon cost Kevin Costner literally and figuratively, it’s imperative for him that the movie succeeds. However, things are not looking good for the first installment on Rotten Tomatoes: its Critic Score is currently sitting at an embarrassing 35% from 23 reviews that have been submitted so far.
“These plotlines don’t add up to much in this awkwardly stitched quilt,...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
When it was announced that Yellowstone would conclude with its fifth season, many reports emerged stressing this was a result of an alleged feud between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan. Moreover, considering that Costner has kickstarted his own film series with Horizon: An American Saga, some speculated his commitment to the Western epic might’ve contributed to its ending.
But earlier this month, the actor finally cleared the air surrounding the Yellowstone drama, even stating that he initially signed in for seven seasons of Sheridan’s western drama.
Kevin Costner Initially Signed in for Seven Seasons of Yellowstone
A still from Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Before delving into his passion project, Kevin Costner initially had signed for seven seasons of Yellowstone. As a result, he scheduled the filming of his Western epic in the gaps between. But things went haywire after another negotiation took place between the actor and the studio execs.
But earlier this month, the actor finally cleared the air surrounding the Yellowstone drama, even stating that he initially signed in for seven seasons of Sheridan’s western drama.
Kevin Costner Initially Signed in for Seven Seasons of Yellowstone
A still from Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Before delving into his passion project, Kevin Costner initially had signed for seven seasons of Yellowstone. As a result, he scheduled the filming of his Western epic in the gaps between. But things went haywire after another negotiation took place between the actor and the studio execs.
- 5/30/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
There has long been rumored tension between Kevin Costner and Yellowstone showrunner Taylor Sheridan, as it was speculated Costner’s alleged issues with the writer led to his exit from the show. But despite marking his exit from the universally acclaimed show, which will end with its second half of season 5, the JFK star isn’t done with westerns, as he has now kickstarted his own film series.
However, during the premiere of his Horizon: An American Saga, the actor fueled up rumors surrounding the Yellowstone creator plagiarizing materials from other Westerns.
Kevin Costner Stirs Speculations Surrounding Taylor Sheridan Stealing Ideas
A still from Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 [Credit: Paramount Network]
While the Yellowstone spin-off 1883 earned rave reviews upon premiering back in 2021, some fans pointed out the similarities of its plot with other classics in the genre. This includes Lonesome Dove, Tombstone, and Dancing with the Wolves, as fans stressed that the...
However, during the premiere of his Horizon: An American Saga, the actor fueled up rumors surrounding the Yellowstone creator plagiarizing materials from other Westerns.
Kevin Costner Stirs Speculations Surrounding Taylor Sheridan Stealing Ideas
A still from Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 [Credit: Paramount Network]
While the Yellowstone spin-off 1883 earned rave reviews upon premiering back in 2021, some fans pointed out the similarities of its plot with other classics in the genre. This includes Lonesome Dove, Tombstone, and Dancing with the Wolves, as fans stressed that the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The big question that keeps popping up amid Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone fallout is whether the Oscar-winning actor will ever return to the Paramount series without further escalation of the already overblown drama.
As fans, critics, and studio execs watch the unfolding situation that can arguably rival the plot of Yellowstone itself, Costner remains divided over his attachment to the series that very much propelled him to the forefront of fame and relevance as an A-lister.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
After years of feuding and inaction, Kevin Costner’s unwillingness to resolve the tension between him and the director is evidence enough of their growing chasm. Moreover, with the public’s attention increasing with every passing month, there seems to be no fitting end to the Yellowstone equation other than the good old formula of forgive-and-forget.
Kevin Costner Makes No Excuse For Yellowstone Absence
Although...
As fans, critics, and studio execs watch the unfolding situation that can arguably rival the plot of Yellowstone itself, Costner remains divided over his attachment to the series that very much propelled him to the forefront of fame and relevance as an A-lister.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
After years of feuding and inaction, Kevin Costner’s unwillingness to resolve the tension between him and the director is evidence enough of their growing chasm. Moreover, with the public’s attention increasing with every passing month, there seems to be no fitting end to the Yellowstone equation other than the good old formula of forgive-and-forget.
Kevin Costner Makes No Excuse For Yellowstone Absence
Although...
- 5/30/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Who’s here to take on all your bio-exorcism needs? Who’s ready to raise hell at any given opportunity? Who’s partial to a bit of Harry Belafonte-soundtracked spectral activity? Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Yes, the black-and-white-striped ghoul has officially been summoned – and not only is he heading back to the big screen, he’s living it large on the cover of Empire too. This summer, Beetlejuice finally returns in the long-awaited, brilliantly-titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – with filmmaker Tim Burton back behind the camera, Michael Keaton revving it up in the title role once more, and the legendary Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara now joined by Wednesday star Jenna Ortega. Buckle up: the ghost with the most is back.
This month’s issue of Empire takes a world-exclusive deep-dive into the making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – going on set with Burton to get the inside scoop on a sequel several decades in the making,...
This month’s issue of Empire takes a world-exclusive deep-dive into the making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – going on set with Burton to get the inside scoop on a sequel several decades in the making,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The American Western may have long passed its heyday, but the genre has endured throughout the years. While the visuals and ideas it addresses may change, the basic foundation continues to draw fans. After all, where else can you pit man versus man versus the environment on such a large scale? The Dead Don’t Hurt seeks to continue this legacy. The sophomore feature from Viggo Mortensen finally debuts in America after hitting the fall festival circuit. Featuring an excellent performance from Vicky Krieps as its face, The Dead Don’t Hurt mostly plays like a traditional genre exercise. However, using an immigrant couple at its center speaks to the changing landscape in American life.
The Dead Don’t Hurt Plot
Vivienne Le Coudy (Krieps) passes away with her husband, Holger (Mortensen), at her side. At the same time, Mayor Rudolph Schiller (Danny Huston) requests Holger help bring a local crime to justice.
The Dead Don’t Hurt Plot
Vivienne Le Coudy (Krieps) passes away with her husband, Holger (Mortensen), at her side. At the same time, Mayor Rudolph Schiller (Danny Huston) requests Holger help bring a local crime to justice.
- 5/30/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Liza Weil, Douglas Smith and Noah Parker are set to star in the dark comedy feature Lunar Sway.
Nick Butler is writing and directing the movie that hails from Cloudy Pictures Inc., with development funding from the Canada Council for the Arts. Lucas Meeuse (The Legacy of Cloudy Falls) and Izad Etemadi (Cyrus and Chels) serve as producers, while Robin Cass (Lilies) executive produces.
Lunar Sway centers on Cliff (Parker), who is struggling with his love life in a desert town when he unexpectedly connects with his estranged birth mother (Weil). After learning of his mom’s string of secrets, Cliff is led on a wild misadventure while also spending time with his love interest Stew (Smith), a mysterious dentist.
The film is continuing the casting process and aims to begin shooting in September. Lunar Sway marks Butler’s sophomore directorial feature following The Legacy of Cloudy Falls, which is...
Nick Butler is writing and directing the movie that hails from Cloudy Pictures Inc., with development funding from the Canada Council for the Arts. Lucas Meeuse (The Legacy of Cloudy Falls) and Izad Etemadi (Cyrus and Chels) serve as producers, while Robin Cass (Lilies) executive produces.
Lunar Sway centers on Cliff (Parker), who is struggling with his love life in a desert town when he unexpectedly connects with his estranged birth mother (Weil). After learning of his mom’s string of secrets, Cliff is led on a wild misadventure while also spending time with his love interest Stew (Smith), a mysterious dentist.
The film is continuing the casting process and aims to begin shooting in September. Lunar Sway marks Butler’s sophomore directorial feature following The Legacy of Cloudy Falls, which is...
- 5/29/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I’ve been to Cannes with films that won the Palme D’or; others have done quite well, and some have really not done well. I know the A to Z of Cannes emotions — but it’s always such a pleasure to be there. And it’s very important to this art form that we all love.”
Important words from Kinds of Kindness star Willem Dafoe about how it really feels to attend the world’s most iconic film festival as a veteran who has fielded varying levels of kindness from the Cannes crowd over the years — not to mention differing durations of those much buzzed-about standing ovations.
As the 77th edition comes to a close, emotions were high and the love for the art form seemed stronger than ever as auteurs, stars, glitterati and industry insiders converged in the South of France for nearly two weeks of cinematic adventures...
Important words from Kinds of Kindness star Willem Dafoe about how it really feels to attend the world’s most iconic film festival as a veteran who has fielded varying levels of kindness from the Cannes crowd over the years — not to mention differing durations of those much buzzed-about standing ovations.
As the 77th edition comes to a close, emotions were high and the love for the art form seemed stronger than ever as auteurs, stars, glitterati and industry insiders converged in the South of France for nearly two weeks of cinematic adventures...
- 5/29/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even though the Internet is still trying to get a full picture of what happened between Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner that the only possible decision was for the actor to leave the show, it is time to move on to the next chapter of Yellowstone. Like it or not, the next spinoff of the show will have to adapt its story to Kevin Costner's absence.
While there are many rumors about what the show will be about and who will be involved in it, there is little to no confirmed information so far. Still, fans of the franchise are grasping at any straws they can find to keep hopes for the show as high as possible.
Will Kelly Reilly Be Back for Yellowstone’s Spinoff?
Saying goodbye to Kevin Costner as the patriarch of the Dutton family won't be easy, but viewers are counting on all the other characters...
While there are many rumors about what the show will be about and who will be involved in it, there is little to no confirmed information so far. Still, fans of the franchise are grasping at any straws they can find to keep hopes for the show as high as possible.
Will Kelly Reilly Be Back for Yellowstone’s Spinoff?
Saying goodbye to Kevin Costner as the patriarch of the Dutton family won't be easy, but viewers are counting on all the other characters...
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is coming to an end with the second part of the final season, currently in production. While a spinoff series is in the slate from the same creator, neither Sheridan nor Paramount has said anything definitive about the series. According to a recent report, three major Yellowstone stars would return to the spinoff series with a record salary.
Yellowstone cast | Credit: Paramount Network
It was reported that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would return in the spinoff. Earlier reports suggested that the spinoff is eyeing top actors like Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer, who are pricier than the three aforementioned Yellowstone stars.
However, it is unlikely that these stars would beat the record salaries of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Stars Reportedly Get Record Paydays For Spinoff
A poster of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network...
Yellowstone cast | Credit: Paramount Network
It was reported that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would return in the spinoff. Earlier reports suggested that the spinoff is eyeing top actors like Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer, who are pricier than the three aforementioned Yellowstone stars.
However, it is unlikely that these stars would beat the record salaries of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Stars Reportedly Get Record Paydays For Spinoff
A poster of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
After years of being in the industry, Taylor Sheridan finally made his presence known to people worldwide through Yellowstone, which became an instant hit among fans as soon as it was released. And yet, despite being one of the actor cum director’s best-ever projects to date, the series still seemingly faces the wrath of critics, as Sheridan himself admitted it.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
That said, the 54-year-old cowboy never hesitated to respond back to all of those critics either. In fact, if anything, he used that very star-studded Kevin Costner-led series to troll critics as a response to their critical reviews on the same. And now, the Wind River helmer seems to have finally revealed the real reason behind just why his genius decided to take this approach.
Taylor Sheridan Shares Why He Uses Yellowstone to Poke Fun at Critics
As...
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
That said, the 54-year-old cowboy never hesitated to respond back to all of those critics either. In fact, if anything, he used that very star-studded Kevin Costner-led series to troll critics as a response to their critical reviews on the same. And now, the Wind River helmer seems to have finally revealed the real reason behind just why his genius decided to take this approach.
Taylor Sheridan Shares Why He Uses Yellowstone to Poke Fun at Critics
As...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Counter-clockwise from top left: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith; Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons; Kevin Costner; Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré; Richard Roundtree, June Squibb; Russell Crowe
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Kevin Costner’s passion for Western projects goes back decades when the actor picked one for his feature directorial debut in 1990. Costner starred, directed, and produced the epic Western film, Dances with Wolves. Costner had the nerves on the first day of the shoot like any debut director and things went a little sideways for the Yellowstone actor.
A still from Dances with Wolves | Tig Productions
However, he quickly recovered from the embarrassing moment and saved his face in front of his crew. Dances with Wolves went on to win seven Oscar wins including Best Picture and Best Director for Costner, becoming the first of only four Westerns to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Kevin Costner Had To Save His Face On The First Day of Filming Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner in a still from Dances with Wolves | Tig Productions
Kevin Costner was so confident in Dances with Wolves...
A still from Dances with Wolves | Tig Productions
However, he quickly recovered from the embarrassing moment and saved his face in front of his crew. Dances with Wolves went on to win seven Oscar wins including Best Picture and Best Director for Costner, becoming the first of only four Westerns to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Kevin Costner Had To Save His Face On The First Day of Filming Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner in a still from Dances with Wolves | Tig Productions
Kevin Costner was so confident in Dances with Wolves...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner has had a few chaotic months in the past year. The actor-filmmaker ventured to work on his passion project of over two decades, Horizon: An American Saga. The actor also sparked controversy after his public fallout with Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone producers. Amidst these issues, the actor also went through a divorce.
After nineteen years of marriage, Costner and ex-wife Christine Baumgartner reportedly filed for divorce in 2023. The couple shared two sons and a daughter and dated for six years before tying the knot in 2004. The Dances With Wolves star reportedly went to actor and friend Billy Bob Thornton for support after his heartbreak.
Kevin Costner And Christine Baumgartner Divorced In 2023 Kevin Costner in Hidden Figures | Credits: Fox 2000 Pictures/Chernin Entertainment/Levantine Films
Actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner’s career and personal life has been a series of ups and downs. The actor won the Oscar for Best Director...
After nineteen years of marriage, Costner and ex-wife Christine Baumgartner reportedly filed for divorce in 2023. The couple shared two sons and a daughter and dated for six years before tying the knot in 2004. The Dances With Wolves star reportedly went to actor and friend Billy Bob Thornton for support after his heartbreak.
Kevin Costner And Christine Baumgartner Divorced In 2023 Kevin Costner in Hidden Figures | Credits: Fox 2000 Pictures/Chernin Entertainment/Levantine Films
Actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner’s career and personal life has been a series of ups and downs. The actor won the Oscar for Best Director...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner’s latest Western saga, Horizon: An American Saga, has left critics divided, debuting to one of his worst scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the four-part epic being a passion project he’s nurtured for over 30 years, the initial reception isn’t exactly encouraging. High Stakes and Financial Gambles To realize his vision, Costner invested $38 million of his own money into Horizon, even mortgaging his Santa Barbara estate. This decision reportedly sent his accountant into a conniption fit. According to Costner, it wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the decision I needed to make. He added in a recent...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Taylor Sheridan established himself as one of the finest Western storytellers in an era when the genre was on a decline. Sheridan carved a name for himself in the television business by creating mega-hit shows like Yellowstone and its various spin-offs while his Western films such as Wind River also received critical acclaim.
Kevin Costner praised Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
Kevin Costner, the lead star of Sheridan’s Yellowstone, once praised the filmmaker as one of the finest storytellers to tackle the Western genre. Costner also inadvertently compared Sheridan and Western legend Clint Eastwood through his praise for the former. Here is what Costner had to say about Sheridan before their feud and how things stand between the two at present.
Kevin Costner Believed Taylor Sheridan Could Outshine Clint Eastwood as the King of Westerns
Taylor Sheridan co-created Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a seventh-generation...
Kevin Costner praised Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
Kevin Costner, the lead star of Sheridan’s Yellowstone, once praised the filmmaker as one of the finest storytellers to tackle the Western genre. Costner also inadvertently compared Sheridan and Western legend Clint Eastwood through his praise for the former. Here is what Costner had to say about Sheridan before their feud and how things stand between the two at present.
Kevin Costner Believed Taylor Sheridan Could Outshine Clint Eastwood as the King of Westerns
Taylor Sheridan co-created Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a seventh-generation...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan is unarguably one of the most renowned artists in Hollywood in today’s day and age, especially in the television shows/series industry. And this irrevocable fame isn’t for his outstanding acting skills, but rather, for his brilliant skills as a story creator and a showrunner, considering how he has brought a whole masterpiece universe like Yellowstone to life most epically.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
However, while many people know him for the widely respected and thoroughly successful man that he is today, not everyone knows how he initially started — which was as an actor. And his story of finding a place in Hollywood is quite literally just as amusing as Yellowstone and all its prequel spin-off sagas he has made to date, considering how he literally punched his way into the industry!
Taylor Sheridan Literally Punched His Way Into Hollywood!
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
However, while many people know him for the widely respected and thoroughly successful man that he is today, not everyone knows how he initially started — which was as an actor. And his story of finding a place in Hollywood is quite literally just as amusing as Yellowstone and all its prequel spin-off sagas he has made to date, considering how he literally punched his way into the industry!
Taylor Sheridan Literally Punched His Way Into Hollywood!
- 5/28/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The sixth and final season of the Paramount Network series Yellowstone is currently in production, aiming for a November 2024 premiere – but the franchise is going to end with the series finale of the flagship show. There have already been reports about a sequel series that may end up starring Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer, alongside returning Yellowstone cast members. Apparently Paramount had a bumpy time getting those returning cast members on board – a couple months ago, it was reported that they were holding out for bigger paydays – but it looks like the deals have been signed now. According to Puck, Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes are officially on board to reprise the roles of Rip, Beth, and Kayce on the Yellowstone sequel series.
When asked if Kevin Costner might show up in the final season of Yellowstone, Puck wrote, “I still have a feeling Costner will end up...
When asked if Kevin Costner might show up in the final season of Yellowstone, Puck wrote, “I still have a feeling Costner will end up...
- 5/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Wow, Kevin Costner‘s ‘Horizon’ may have gotten a standing ovation at the Cannes, but the critics are far from smiling at the ‘Yellowstone’ star’s “passion” project.
The three-hour Western drama is facing heavy criticisms, with one dubbing it the “dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.”
Kevin Costner’s – “Passion” Project Dubbed A Failure Following Cannes Premiere
Major outlets are unleashing their judgements on Kevin Costner’s 3 hour epic movie ‘Horizon’ and they’re not holding back. This movie is especially significant for Kevin Costner because, not only has he dreamed of making it for over two decades, he actually self-funded the project.
In fact, he leveraged one of his homes to shell out $38 million of the $90 million needed to make ‘Horizon.’
The first chapter is a three-hour long movie that was said to set the stage for the follow-up in the most sluggish and boring of ways.
The three-hour Western drama is facing heavy criticisms, with one dubbing it the “dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.”
Kevin Costner’s – “Passion” Project Dubbed A Failure Following Cannes Premiere
Major outlets are unleashing their judgements on Kevin Costner’s 3 hour epic movie ‘Horizon’ and they’re not holding back. This movie is especially significant for Kevin Costner because, not only has he dreamed of making it for over two decades, he actually self-funded the project.
In fact, he leveraged one of his homes to shell out $38 million of the $90 million needed to make ‘Horizon.’
The first chapter is a three-hour long movie that was said to set the stage for the follow-up in the most sluggish and boring of ways.
- 5/28/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Kevin Costner’s upcoming film and his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga enjoyed a promising debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The audience’s enthusiastic response, including a seven-minute standing ovation, moved the director to tears, as he thanked the audience and promised a similar epic journey with the upcoming three sequels of the film series.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Credit: Warner Brothers
However, the same response is not reflected in the film’s critical reception, as the epic western saga opened to a disappointing 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes with critics sharing their mixed reaction to Costner’s passion project, for which the actor has risked it all.
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga Opens to Disappointing Ratings
The four-part Horizon: An American Saga is another addition to Kevin Costner’s venture into the Western genre, following hits like Open Range, Dances With Wolves,...
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Credit: Warner Brothers
However, the same response is not reflected in the film’s critical reception, as the epic western saga opened to a disappointing 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes with critics sharing their mixed reaction to Costner’s passion project, for which the actor has risked it all.
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga Opens to Disappointing Ratings
The four-part Horizon: An American Saga is another addition to Kevin Costner’s venture into the Western genre, following hits like Open Range, Dances With Wolves,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Have you ever imagined being so invested in your life’s work that you choose to keep it sacred by not witnessing it firsthand? This is the intriguing case with Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who, despite having secured his dream role as Kayce Dutton in the Kevin Costner-led sensation Yellowstone, made a personal choice to steer clear of watching the very drama that has skyrocketed his career.
With the mega-hit Western series coming to an end later this year, production is wrapping up on its final episodes. As the cast prepares for their farewell visit to the Dutton ranch, many of the actors are speaking publicly for the first time about the upcoming finale.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
The show’s youngest Dutton son, Kayce, played by Luke Grimes, recently spoke with The Independent about his thoughts on the series and the behind-the-scenes drama that has beset the last season.
With the mega-hit Western series coming to an end later this year, production is wrapping up on its final episodes. As the cast prepares for their farewell visit to the Dutton ranch, many of the actors are speaking publicly for the first time about the upcoming finale.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
The show’s youngest Dutton son, Kayce, played by Luke Grimes, recently spoke with The Independent about his thoughts on the series and the behind-the-scenes drama that has beset the last season.
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Actor Kevin Costner is known for his leading roles in Westerns such as Open Range and Dances With Wolves. The veteran actor has been in the industry for over four decades and has a particular process when it comes to acting. The actor has also been a filmmaker and recently premiered his dream project Horizon: An American Saga at Cannes.
Costner played the role of Al Harrison, the director of the Space Task Group in the period drama Hidden Figures. The film starred Taraji P. Henson and was based on the lives of the African-American mathematicians who worked in the Space Task Group. Costner reportedly did not want to play the role initially but was reportedly convinced by the director’s passion.
Kevin Costner Initially Rejected His Role In Hidden Figures Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Kevin Costner...
Costner played the role of Al Harrison, the director of the Space Task Group in the period drama Hidden Figures. The film starred Taraji P. Henson and was based on the lives of the African-American mathematicians who worked in the Space Task Group. Costner reportedly did not want to play the role initially but was reportedly convinced by the director’s passion.
Kevin Costner Initially Rejected His Role In Hidden Figures Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Kevin Costner...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Do the hats and horses of the neo-Western craze spell out a strictly conservative tale, or is there something else underneath the crown? Yellowstone, featuring a number of acclaimed actors, including Luke Grimes, shines brightly among the list of well-made drama series.
Premiering in 2018, the show galloped into viewers’ hearts, depicting the ups and downs of the Dutton family against a backdrop of the breathtaking Montana range. Despite its success, some critics have hastily pinned the show to the ‘conservative’ board, not considering its nuanced portrayal of complex, contemporary issues.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
Grimes seems to be expressing his opinions without holding back in response to these critiques. The American Sniper actor, 40, recently addressed this one-dimensional critique head-on, asking ‘liberal’ critics to look beyond the cowboy ethos and enter the engrossing depth of the series.
Luke Grimes Takes a Stand: Politics vs. Authenticity in Yellowstone
Political themes...
Premiering in 2018, the show galloped into viewers’ hearts, depicting the ups and downs of the Dutton family against a backdrop of the breathtaking Montana range. Despite its success, some critics have hastily pinned the show to the ‘conservative’ board, not considering its nuanced portrayal of complex, contemporary issues.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
Grimes seems to be expressing his opinions without holding back in response to these critiques. The American Sniper actor, 40, recently addressed this one-dimensional critique head-on, asking ‘liberal’ critics to look beyond the cowboy ethos and enter the engrossing depth of the series.
Luke Grimes Takes a Stand: Politics vs. Authenticity in Yellowstone
Political themes...
- 5/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has now concluded, with Sean Baker’s Anora taking home the Palme d’Or. While our coverage will continue with a few more reviews this week––and far beyond as we provide updates on the journey of these selections––we’ve asked our contributors on the ground to share favorites.
See their picks below, and explore all of our coverage here.
Leonardo Goi (@LeonardoGoi)
1. Grand Tour (Miguel Gomes)
2. All We Imagine As Light (Payal Kapadia)
3. Misericordia (Alain Guiraudie)
4. Anora (Sean Baker)
5. Eephus (Carson Lund)
6. Viet And Nam (Trương Minh Quý)
7. Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point (Tyler Taormina)
8. Black Dog (Guan Hu)
9. Megalopolis (Francis Ford Coppola)
10. Good One (India Donaldson)
Read all of Leonardo’s reviews here.
Luke Hicks (@lou_hicks)
1. Anora (Sean Baker)
2. Caught by the Tides (Jia Zhangke)
3. Oh, Canada (Paul Schrader)
4. Viet and Nam (Trương Minh Quý)
5. The Seed of the Sacred Fig...
See their picks below, and explore all of our coverage here.
Leonardo Goi (@LeonardoGoi)
1. Grand Tour (Miguel Gomes)
2. All We Imagine As Light (Payal Kapadia)
3. Misericordia (Alain Guiraudie)
4. Anora (Sean Baker)
5. Eephus (Carson Lund)
6. Viet And Nam (Trương Minh Quý)
7. Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point (Tyler Taormina)
8. Black Dog (Guan Hu)
9. Megalopolis (Francis Ford Coppola)
10. Good One (India Donaldson)
Read all of Leonardo’s reviews here.
Luke Hicks (@lou_hicks)
1. Anora (Sean Baker)
2. Caught by the Tides (Jia Zhangke)
3. Oh, Canada (Paul Schrader)
4. Viet and Nam (Trương Minh Quý)
5. The Seed of the Sacred Fig...
- 5/27/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
This weekend, the box office looked more like a Wasteland than the fruitful Green Place of Many Mothers.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Kick-started in 2008 with prime Robert Downey Jr. taking over as Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come a long way from its roots. What started as a series of interconnected movies soon expanded into one of the entertainment industry’s largest ever following the release of 2012’s The Avengers.
The ultimate crossover laced with an intricate storyline gave fans a complete look at arguably the best comic book live-action universe, complete with actors that became synonymous with their roles.
The Original Six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
The success of such a crossover largely came off the expertise and brainwork of Kevin Feige, John Favreau, and other early leads who had worked in the early age of superhero movies, that started taking shape in the late ‘90s. However, what if that age had happened a bit closer?
How would the gigantic cinematic universe look like if these characters...
The ultimate crossover laced with an intricate storyline gave fans a complete look at arguably the best comic book live-action universe, complete with actors that became synonymous with their roles.
The Original Six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
The success of such a crossover largely came off the expertise and brainwork of Kevin Feige, John Favreau, and other early leads who had worked in the early age of superhero movies, that started taking shape in the late ‘90s. However, what if that age had happened a bit closer?
How would the gigantic cinematic universe look like if these characters...
- 5/26/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Writing, acting, directing; Taylor Sheridan is known for many things and how. The cowboy whisperer of Hollywood, the man is responsible for some incredible work including Sicario, Wind River, and of course, the Yellowstone franchise which has everyone and then some hooked to it. Clearly, he knows how to tell raw and intense stories all while delivering something new each time.
Wind River (2017) | Thunder Road Pictures
The 2016 film, Hell or High Water, is a great example of Taylor Sheridan’s incredible mind. the neo-Western crime drama focuses on two brothers carrying out a series of bank robberies in order to save their family ranch. Hell or High Water is extremely personal to Taylor Sheridan, even though it is not autobiographical. But did you know that the film was not supposed to be of the neo-western genre and this was just a happy accident?
Hell or High Water is Deeply Personal...
Wind River (2017) | Thunder Road Pictures
The 2016 film, Hell or High Water, is a great example of Taylor Sheridan’s incredible mind. the neo-Western crime drama focuses on two brothers carrying out a series of bank robberies in order to save their family ranch. Hell or High Water is extremely personal to Taylor Sheridan, even though it is not autobiographical. But did you know that the film was not supposed to be of the neo-western genre and this was just a happy accident?
Hell or High Water is Deeply Personal...
- 5/26/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner Leaning On Longtime Friend Billy Bob Thorton After Divorce. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Angelin Jolie’s Ex, Billy Bob Thornton, has reportedly been a great friend to Kevin Costner amid his divorce drama. Last year, Kevin Costner was embroiled in a few controversies, including his highly contentious divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. He is reportedly leaning on his longtime friend Billy Bob Thornton for support amid the personal drama.
Billy Bob Thornton knows a thing or two about negative media attention. In 2000, Angelina and Billy Bob met on the set of the 1999 dramedy Pushing Tin and wed in Las Vegas, shocking the world, but most of all, actress Laura Dern, who was engaged to Thornton at the time. Two years later, Thornton and Jolie called it quits and triggered headlines all around the world.
As Angelina Jolie’s ex is no stranger to controversy, it’s unsurprising that longtime...
Angelin Jolie’s Ex, Billy Bob Thornton, has reportedly been a great friend to Kevin Costner amid his divorce drama. Last year, Kevin Costner was embroiled in a few controversies, including his highly contentious divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. He is reportedly leaning on his longtime friend Billy Bob Thornton for support amid the personal drama.
Billy Bob Thornton knows a thing or two about negative media attention. In 2000, Angelina and Billy Bob met on the set of the 1999 dramedy Pushing Tin and wed in Las Vegas, shocking the world, but most of all, actress Laura Dern, who was engaged to Thornton at the time. Two years later, Thornton and Jolie called it quits and triggered headlines all around the world.
As Angelina Jolie’s ex is no stranger to controversy, it’s unsurprising that longtime...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concludes today with the Closing Ceremony and presentation of the coveted award, the Palme d’Or which was awarded to Sean Baker’s Anora, on Saturday, May 25.
The Jury, chaired by director Greta Gerwig was tasked with awarding the Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films in the Competition.
Related: Cannes Film Festival: ‘Anora’ Wins Palme D’Or; ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Takes Grand Prize; ‘Emilia Perez’ Jury Prize & Best Actresses
The jury included Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green and Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, as well as Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino, Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu, and French actor and producer Omar Sy.
Related: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere Photos: Édgar Ramírez, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña & More
Hu Guan’s drama Black Dog...
The Jury, chaired by director Greta Gerwig was tasked with awarding the Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films in the Competition.
Related: Cannes Film Festival: ‘Anora’ Wins Palme D’Or; ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Takes Grand Prize; ‘Emilia Perez’ Jury Prize & Best Actresses
The jury included Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green and Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, as well as Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino, Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu, and French actor and producer Omar Sy.
Related: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere Photos: Édgar Ramírez, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña & More
Hu Guan’s drama Black Dog...
- 5/25/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell has captivated audiences’ attention with his notable projects in the film and television industry. Initially gaining prominence with the comedy-horror series Scream Queens, he gained critical acclaim in the action and rom-com genre. He is again garnering limelight with another interesting rom-com action project, Hit Man, released in limited theatres this Friday.
Adria Arjona and Glen Powell in Hit Man / Netflix
The actor got candid about the making of his new project, including the time when the industry kept on rejecting his movie.
Glen Powell Got Candid About the Issues He Faced in Hollywood While Working on Hit Man
Glen Powell, for anyone who doesn’t know, has contributed a lot in writing the screenplay with director Richard Linklater for Hitman. In a recent appearance with Collider Interviews, he expressed his thoughts on making the Hitman movie, reflecting on his writing journey in Hollywood.
Suggested“It actually got...
Adria Arjona and Glen Powell in Hit Man / Netflix
The actor got candid about the making of his new project, including the time when the industry kept on rejecting his movie.
Glen Powell Got Candid About the Issues He Faced in Hollywood While Working on Hit Man
Glen Powell, for anyone who doesn’t know, has contributed a lot in writing the screenplay with director Richard Linklater for Hitman. In a recent appearance with Collider Interviews, he expressed his thoughts on making the Hitman movie, reflecting on his writing journey in Hollywood.
Suggested“It actually got...
- 5/25/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner’s new look compared to his role as John Dutton has sparked intrigue among fans and critics alike. The transformation in appearance has led to discussions about the actor’s dedication to embodying different characters convincingly. Another Directorial Venture by Kevin Costner At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Costner debuted more than just a film. His latest directorial effort, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, had its premiere amidst much anticipation. This project marks his fourth endeavor as a director, following ‘Open Range’, ‘The Postman’, and the Oscar-winning ‘Dances With Wolves’. The film has generated conversation not only
The post Kevin Costners Wild West-Approved Mustache Debuts at Cannes and John Dutton Is Shaking first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Kevin Costners Wild West-Approved Mustache Debuts at Cannes and John Dutton Is Shaking first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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