Despite Taylor Sheridan’s many faults, his creation of the Paramount flagship series, Yellowstone, has been one of the exceptions during this era of creative block in Hollywood. With a never-ending, expansive, beautiful, and mostly forgotten landscape of Montana serving as the backdrop, a story builds in the cradle of the valley as opposing factions vie for power and control through violence.
Kevin Costner and Kelsey Asbille in Yellowstone Season 2 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, once the audience cuts through the superficial fog of cowboys, ranches, the Reservation, and politics, a view emerges tainted with the centuries-long history of oppression of the Native Americans at the hands of white foreigners. With the Broken Rock Indian Reservation serving as the mouthpiece and physical manifestation of the Native American community, Taylor Sheridan crafts a hauntingly tragic tale that cuts through the politeness and exposes the subversion of the community.
Yellowstone Brings a Crucial Societal...
Kevin Costner and Kelsey Asbille in Yellowstone Season 2 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, once the audience cuts through the superficial fog of cowboys, ranches, the Reservation, and politics, a view emerges tainted with the centuries-long history of oppression of the Native Americans at the hands of white foreigners. With the Broken Rock Indian Reservation serving as the mouthpiece and physical manifestation of the Native American community, Taylor Sheridan crafts a hauntingly tragic tale that cuts through the politeness and exposes the subversion of the community.
Yellowstone Brings a Crucial Societal...
- 6/9/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone became a sensation with its first season in 2018 and has gone on to reignite the Western genre in a big way. With Kevin Costner as the lead, the series delved into the dynamics between the Dutton family, the secrets that lurk between individual members, and trying to prevent potential invasions onto their Yellowstone ranch.
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount+
The series is about to end with the fifth season, and the remaining episodes of the season are currently being filmed. Despite the show being acclaimed by many, there have been some plot holes and unresolved storylines that haven’t been addressed. With this and the troubled production of season 5, fans feel that they are not going to get all the answers by the time season 5 ends.
Fans Are Still Angered By Yellowstone‘s Plot Holes Despite Its Great Appeal
Jamie and Beth’s...
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount+
The series is about to end with the fifth season, and the remaining episodes of the season are currently being filmed. Despite the show being acclaimed by many, there have been some plot holes and unresolved storylines that haven’t been addressed. With this and the troubled production of season 5, fans feel that they are not going to get all the answers by the time season 5 ends.
Fans Are Still Angered By Yellowstone‘s Plot Holes Despite Its Great Appeal
Jamie and Beth’s...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Despite being one of the most popular shows to hit the small screen in the last 6 years, Paramount is set to pull the plug from Yellowstone, which will conclude with the second half of season 5. While it’s surely a bummer, as there were plans for more seasons, the alleged dispute between Kevin Costner and the studios led to its falling out. In hindsight, it seems it happened for the best.
It’s not uncommon for great shows to botch their landing, and Yellowstone might’ve suffered the same fate if it continued past season 5, as the cracks started to become visible in season 2.
Fans Point Out Glaring Issues with Monica’s Character in Yellowstone
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
Although Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone is arguably one of the biggest shows in recent times, it’s not immune to flaws. And the cracks in the writing were more noticeable after the first season,...
It’s not uncommon for great shows to botch their landing, and Yellowstone might’ve suffered the same fate if it continued past season 5, as the cracks started to become visible in season 2.
Fans Point Out Glaring Issues with Monica’s Character in Yellowstone
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
Although Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone is arguably one of the biggest shows in recent times, it’s not immune to flaws. And the cracks in the writing were more noticeable after the first season,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Yellowstone world has been facing quite a lot of drama off-screen — maybe even more so than the one seen onscreen. While Kevin Costner’s exit from the fan-favorite saga is one thing that has garnered a lot of controversy toward the show with people yet to figure out just what truly happened thanks to the multiple different views shared, the drama doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
While the second part of season 5 of this smash-hit drama series is yet to hit the screens, Costner is succeeding in keeping fans intrigued with the show nonetheless with his offscreen bits shared now and then. This comes after he recently revealed just why he decided to accept Taylor Sheridan’s superhit Western drama series, which also included him calling it a soap opera at the same time.
Kevin Costner Shares Why He Joined Taylor Sheridan...
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
While the second part of season 5 of this smash-hit drama series is yet to hit the screens, Costner is succeeding in keeping fans intrigued with the show nonetheless with his offscreen bits shared now and then. This comes after he recently revealed just why he decided to accept Taylor Sheridan’s superhit Western drama series, which also included him calling it a soap opera at the same time.
Kevin Costner Shares Why He Joined Taylor Sheridan...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is undoubtedly one of the best Western TV shows ever to have been created. Starring some of the best actors of our generation and with several spin-offs already in the work, Yellowstone has set a precedent as to how to create engaging TV shows to draw mass audiences.
Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkPeople across the world have become fans of the show, and even celebrities have chimed in to show their support for the Paramount series. And Jennifer Lopez is among such a list of celebrities who love to watch the tales of the Dutton family. However, her husband, Ben Affleck, isn’t too happy with her obsession with one Yellowstone character’s romance.
Ben Affleck Concerned About Jennifer Lopez’s Yellowstone Obsession
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez [PC: Gigli | Sony Pictures]The Yellowstone universe is huge and has several incredible actors in prominent roles. Starring Kevin Costner (as...
Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkPeople across the world have become fans of the show, and even celebrities have chimed in to show their support for the Paramount series. And Jennifer Lopez is among such a list of celebrities who love to watch the tales of the Dutton family. However, her husband, Ben Affleck, isn’t too happy with her obsession with one Yellowstone character’s romance.
Ben Affleck Concerned About Jennifer Lopez’s Yellowstone Obsession
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez [PC: Gigli | Sony Pictures]The Yellowstone universe is huge and has several incredible actors in prominent roles. Starring Kevin Costner (as...
- 6/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
In Taylor Sheridan’s rugged landscape of Yellowstone, where cowboys roam free and dreams run wild, things once took a hilarious turn for actor Josh Holloway. Being a longtime friend of Sheridan, Holloway was truly appreciative towards his Western show, so much so that he often dreamt of joining Yellowstone as a cowboy.
A still from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount PicturesEventually, following a telephonic conversation with Taylor Sheridan, Josh Holloway became a part of the Yellowstone universe, where his chances of playing a cowboy turned pretty high. However, in a hilarious turn of situation, Sheridan shattered his buddy’s cowboy dreams just to annoy him.
Josh Holloway Dreamt of Playing a Cowboy in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan’s 2018 Western drama series Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner in the lead role, became an immediate hit following its release. Garnering appreciation for the show’s focus on explosive action, intense family drama, and land ownership disputes,...
A still from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount PicturesEventually, following a telephonic conversation with Taylor Sheridan, Josh Holloway became a part of the Yellowstone universe, where his chances of playing a cowboy turned pretty high. However, in a hilarious turn of situation, Sheridan shattered his buddy’s cowboy dreams just to annoy him.
Josh Holloway Dreamt of Playing a Cowboy in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan’s 2018 Western drama series Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner in the lead role, became an immediate hit following its release. Garnering appreciation for the show’s focus on explosive action, intense family drama, and land ownership disputes,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
2007’s Children of Men, a dystopian action thriller, made just $76 million at the box office but is still remembered due to the directorial genius of Alfonso Cuaron. Far before Cuaron impressed the world, and us, with his space epic Gravity, he demonstrated his ability to produce innovative storytelling with the use of powerful single-shot sequences, which made the movie an inspiration for newer directors looking to widen their skillset.
Alfonso Cuarón on the set of Gravity. | Warner Bros.
Regardless, a recent Twitter post has once again put the spotlight on one particular single-sequence shot, which in itself results in a harrowing scene, that has the potential to scare people even years after the movie was first released.
Alfonso Cuaron went god-mode with this one scene in 2007’s Children of Men
A still from Children of Men. | Universal Pictures
The movie itself, set in a dystopian 2027, when humanity has delved into...
Alfonso Cuarón on the set of Gravity. | Warner Bros.
Regardless, a recent Twitter post has once again put the spotlight on one particular single-sequence shot, which in itself results in a harrowing scene, that has the potential to scare people even years after the movie was first released.
Alfonso Cuaron went god-mode with this one scene in 2007’s Children of Men
A still from Children of Men. | Universal Pictures
The movie itself, set in a dystopian 2027, when humanity has delved into...
- 6/8/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is now finding his footing in Hollywood after his roster of successful projects over the past few years. From the action thriller Top Gun: Maverick to the romantic comedy Anyone But You, he’s slowly gaining momentum as a rising star.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
But, before all these victorious box office hits, he knew what it’s like to star in a major box office bomb. The actor notably appeared in 2016’s Misconduct alongside two veteran stars in Hollywood: Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.
Glen Powell’s Major Box Office Flop Only Made A Hundred Dollars On Its Opening Weekend
When a movie stars two of the greatest actors in history, it’s supposed to make money, but that’s not the case with Shintaro Shimosawa’s Misconduct. The film cost $11 million to make, and on its opening weekend, it only earned $141, as per Variety.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
But, before all these victorious box office hits, he knew what it’s like to star in a major box office bomb. The actor notably appeared in 2016’s Misconduct alongside two veteran stars in Hollywood: Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.
Glen Powell’s Major Box Office Flop Only Made A Hundred Dollars On Its Opening Weekend
When a movie stars two of the greatest actors in history, it’s supposed to make money, but that’s not the case with Shintaro Shimosawa’s Misconduct. The film cost $11 million to make, and on its opening weekend, it only earned $141, as per Variety.
- 6/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Fans are not impressed with Taylor Sheridan’s guest role in Yellowstone as they find his “alpha male” demeanor too pretentious and self-absorbed. He portrayed Travis Wheatley in the show, the rugged horse trader who conducts business with Kevin Costner’s John Dutton.
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan has appeared in the series for a total of seven episodes throughout its five-season run, and he also starred in the spinoff series 1883 as the real-life rancher Charles Goodnight. Despite transitioning to spearheading television shows, it seems like Sheridan misses acting.
Fans Confessed They Hated Taylor Sheridan In Yellowstone
While some fans of Yellowstone love Taylor Sheridan’s Travis Wheatley, others cannot stand his character. A concerned fan opened up on Reddit about their annoyance with the figure, and many also seconded the sentiment. The post reads:
Taylor Sheridan is on screen? I find the fact he wrote himself into...
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan has appeared in the series for a total of seven episodes throughout its five-season run, and he also starred in the spinoff series 1883 as the real-life rancher Charles Goodnight. Despite transitioning to spearheading television shows, it seems like Sheridan misses acting.
Fans Confessed They Hated Taylor Sheridan In Yellowstone
While some fans of Yellowstone love Taylor Sheridan’s Travis Wheatley, others cannot stand his character. A concerned fan opened up on Reddit about their annoyance with the figure, and many also seconded the sentiment. The post reads:
Taylor Sheridan is on screen? I find the fact he wrote himself into...
- 6/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
After ruling the film industry, Kevin Costner recently took television by storm thanks to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone. Now, he is all set to return to the big screens and this time, it will be with his very own saga. Horizon: An American Saga is not just two or three films; it is a four-part American epic Western. Not only do the films star Kevin Costner in the lead role, but he has also directed, produced, and co-written them. Talk about an all-in-one deal!
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
The saga did not come easy. Kevin Costner had been pitching his idea to studios for a long time but he was always greeted with pushback. But that didn’t mean that the actor was going to give up on his dream project. He decided to take things into his own hands. Despite failing a few times before, he was...
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
The saga did not come easy. Kevin Costner had been pitching his idea to studios for a long time but he was always greeted with pushback. But that didn’t mean that the actor was going to give up on his dream project. He decided to take things into his own hands. Despite failing a few times before, he was...
- 6/8/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
After critics ate ‘Horizon’ up and spit it out following its Cannes premiere, a source has revealed that Kevin Costner has turned his hopes towards ‘Yellowstone’ fans making the show a big success.
Kevin Costner – Doesn’t Think ‘Horizon’ Is A Failure Yet Despite Poor Reviews From Multiple Critics
After spending over two hours watching the first part of ‘Horizon,’ critics rarely had good things to say about the Western drama exploring the westward US expansion and the conflicts that arose as a result.
The Hollywood Reporter called it a “clumsy slog” with “messy plot threads.” IndieWire declared it to be the “dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.” For Vanity Fair, it was the “biggest American boondoggle at this year’s Cannes,” whilst others wrote it off as “a chore to sit through.”
While this is disappointing for a project Costner sunk $30 million of his own money in, sources...
Kevin Costner – Doesn’t Think ‘Horizon’ Is A Failure Yet Despite Poor Reviews From Multiple Critics
After spending over two hours watching the first part of ‘Horizon,’ critics rarely had good things to say about the Western drama exploring the westward US expansion and the conflicts that arose as a result.
The Hollywood Reporter called it a “clumsy slog” with “messy plot threads.” IndieWire declared it to be the “dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.” For Vanity Fair, it was the “biggest American boondoggle at this year’s Cannes,” whilst others wrote it off as “a chore to sit through.”
While this is disappointing for a project Costner sunk $30 million of his own money in, sources...
- 6/8/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Given the tight timelines and large financial investments, most superhero flicks adhere to a script. But sometimes, a unique opportunity for actors to improvise their own lines may occur during the most expensive blockbusters. Take, for example, the iconic duo of Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo, who, armed with their stellar improvisational skills, breathed unscripted life into one of our favorite scenes in The Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Indeed, we witnessed a powerful blend of humor & camaraderie after the ‘final battle’ in the flick, not because of scripted words but rather because of the natural chemistry between these actors. Who could have forgotten the scene in Joss Whedon’s 2012 movie where, after Iron Man’s near-fatal descent, the Hulk’s spontaneous roar revived him?
The Impromptu Brilliance of Robert Downey Jr. & Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers
The Avengers, helmed by Joss Whedon,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Indeed, we witnessed a powerful blend of humor & camaraderie after the ‘final battle’ in the flick, not because of scripted words but rather because of the natural chemistry between these actors. Who could have forgotten the scene in Joss Whedon’s 2012 movie where, after Iron Man’s near-fatal descent, the Hulk’s spontaneous roar revived him?
The Impromptu Brilliance of Robert Downey Jr. & Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers
The Avengers, helmed by Joss Whedon,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s critically acclaimed Yellowstone is all set to approach its end this year with Season 5 Part 2. But the Dutton universe is far from its conclusion as Sheridan has expanded it with multiple spin-off shows. While two prequel shows 1883 and 1923 have already been successful, the Dutton Ranch is reportedly introducing Kurt Russell in a planned sequel spin-off.
Kurt Russell in The Hateful Eight | FilmColony
The Yellowstone universe has always boasted immense star power with Kevin Costner in the canonical series, Tim McGraw in 1883, and Harrison Ford in 1923. Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer were also reported to join the cast in an upcoming spin-off. While we still do not have any updates about their casting, Kurt Russell has a strong possibility.
Kurt Russell can be the perfect choice to lead Yellowstone‘s future
Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Besides the 1883 and 1923 prequels, Taylor Sheridan also expressed plans for a spin-off sequel series 2024 to Yellowstone.
Kurt Russell in The Hateful Eight | FilmColony
The Yellowstone universe has always boasted immense star power with Kevin Costner in the canonical series, Tim McGraw in 1883, and Harrison Ford in 1923. Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer were also reported to join the cast in an upcoming spin-off. While we still do not have any updates about their casting, Kurt Russell has a strong possibility.
Kurt Russell can be the perfect choice to lead Yellowstone‘s future
Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Besides the 1883 and 1923 prequels, Taylor Sheridan also expressed plans for a spin-off sequel series 2024 to Yellowstone.
- 6/8/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The 84% Rotten Tomatoes score for Yellowstone is a testament to its intense storytelling and fan-favorite characters. However, as the show approaches the conclusion of Season 5, the decision to replace it with new spinoffs signifies major shifts in its narrative strategy and future aspirations. The Impact of Kevin Costner’s Departure Kevin Costner’s exit after Season 5 Part 2 marks a pivotal moment. Without Costner’s John Dutton, the dynamics of Yellowstone are bound to change. This has necessitated a rethink in how the Dutton family saga will continue. Main Cast Returning to Spinoffs Three core actors – Cole Hauser (Rip...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The box office prospects for one of the summer’s biggest swings have just appeared, and they’re not looking too promising. Kevin Costner‘s big-budget Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter One has hit tracking, with major services predicting a domestic opening around $12 million. That’s not encouraging news for Costner and the backers of this independently financed Western, considering its $100 million production cost before marketing. Even more urgent, Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2 is slated to follow quickly on August 6. A Quest for Redemption Warner Bros. is only handling the film domestically and has three weeks remaining...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Although Yellowstone is set to come to an epic conclusion with its final season, we haven’t seen the last of the Dutton family, not by a long shot. A new Yellowstone spinoff series will continue the story, and according to Jeff Sneider, the legendary Kurt Russell is circling a role in the project.
Nothing has been confirmed at the moment, but Kurt Russell has been mentioned before in relation to Yellowstone. The Tombstone actor is no stranger to the genre, and it would be easy to imagine him joining the franchise. It reported last month that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would be reprising their roles of Rip, Beth, and Kayce in the new show, and another Hollywood icon could be joining them: Michelle Pfeiffer.
Matthew Belloni mentioned Pfeiffer’s possible involvement in Puck earlier this year, saying the actress was actually closer to committing to the spinoff than Matthew McConaughey,...
Nothing has been confirmed at the moment, but Kurt Russell has been mentioned before in relation to Yellowstone. The Tombstone actor is no stranger to the genre, and it would be easy to imagine him joining the franchise. It reported last month that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would be reprising their roles of Rip, Beth, and Kayce in the new show, and another Hollywood icon could be joining them: Michelle Pfeiffer.
Matthew Belloni mentioned Pfeiffer’s possible involvement in Puck earlier this year, saying the actress was actually closer to committing to the spinoff than Matthew McConaughey,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Taylor Sheridan’s expanding Yellowstone universe is in constant need of actors willing to dive straight into the narrative and diligently play their individual parts in the progression of the larger story. As such, it may not come as a surprise when actors who already had a role in one Sheridan series suddenly pop up in another spin-off series taking place entirely in another timeline.
Dawn Olivieri as Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, such a case of repetition is not a one-off on Taylor Sheridan’s part. Sheridan-verse, as fans have come to call it, has witnessed a total of 6 actors returning to the Yellowstone universe in one form or another. Among them also lies the innately talented Dawn Olivieri, whose reassignment into the Yellowstone series makes for quite an interesting story in and of itself.
Yellowstone Star Shares Fascinating Tale About Her Casting
One would think that...
Dawn Olivieri as Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, such a case of repetition is not a one-off on Taylor Sheridan’s part. Sheridan-verse, as fans have come to call it, has witnessed a total of 6 actors returning to the Yellowstone universe in one form or another. Among them also lies the innately talented Dawn Olivieri, whose reassignment into the Yellowstone series makes for quite an interesting story in and of itself.
Yellowstone Star Shares Fascinating Tale About Her Casting
One would think that...
- 6/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. It’s by no means an exaggeration to call Horizon: An American Saga the ultimate passion project for Kevin Costner. It’s a concept he’s been working on bringing to the big screen since 1988 — even before he directed, starred in, and won Oscars for Dances with Wolves. Horizon covers similar territory, focusing on settlers’ expansion into the American West during the time of the Civil War. Originally envisioned as a single film, Horizon has expanded into a four-film epic, with the first two parts being released this summer and the final two films likely getting 2025 release dates (they haven’t been scheduled yet). Costner premiered Chapter 1 at the Cannes Film Festival last month; speaking at a press conference there, Costner explained why he’s always been so drawn to the idea of making Westerns.
- 6/7/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
When we think of the best hosts in the history of the Academy Awards, names like Billy Crystal, Bob Hope and Ellen DeGeneres typically top the list. And while Jimmy Kimmel has been an industry favorite as of late with four hosting gigs, there is the call for a new name to host the Oscars: John Mulaney. After hosting the Academy’s Governors Awards last year, Mulaney inadvertently jockeyed himself into position as an Oscar host candidate…and he’s not opposed to it, either.
When prompted by IndieWire whether he would sign on as host of the Oscars, John Mulaney said, “I hosted the Governors Awards, and I really had fun doing that. I will say: I’m open to whatever. I personally have an affinity for [something lower key]. It’s so fun to try to do your absolute best at not the biggest award show, like the Spirit Awards or Governors Awards.
When prompted by IndieWire whether he would sign on as host of the Oscars, John Mulaney said, “I hosted the Governors Awards, and I really had fun doing that. I will say: I’m open to whatever. I personally have an affinity for [something lower key]. It’s so fun to try to do your absolute best at not the biggest award show, like the Spirit Awards or Governors Awards.
- 6/7/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Despite their popularity, many fan-favorite television shows are coming to an end in 2024 after being canceled, including Young Sheldon and Yellowstone. The End of Yellowstone After five seasons, Yellowstone is coming to an end. Led by Kevin Costner, the drama series premiered on the Paramount Network in June 2018. The final episodes are set to air later this year. Goodbye Young Sheldon Young Sheldon has officially ended after seven seasons. The show aired on CBS from 2017 to 2024 and had over 140 episodes, with the final episode airing on May 16. Executive Producer Steve Holland mentioned, You get...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
While Tom Hanks is renowned for his iconic acting skills as one of the best veteran actors in the entire entertainment industry, he is also quite famous for the powerful relationship he shares with his current wife, Rita Wilson.
If anything, their 30+ years of being in love have transformed them into being regarded as one of Hollywood’s most beloved power couples of all time.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. | Credit: Alan Light/Wikimedia Commons.
But while fans know the duo for what they are today, not many know how it all started. Ironically enough, the beginning of this pair’s legendary friendship before they fell in love has something very close to do with one of Hanks’ best qualities.
In fact, the actor even sported this quality in Forrest Gump and transformed it into one of his most celebrated masterpieces: His storytelling skills!
Tom Hanks’ Storytelling Skills Incredibly Impressed...
If anything, their 30+ years of being in love have transformed them into being regarded as one of Hollywood’s most beloved power couples of all time.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. | Credit: Alan Light/Wikimedia Commons.
But while fans know the duo for what they are today, not many know how it all started. Ironically enough, the beginning of this pair’s legendary friendship before they fell in love has something very close to do with one of Hanks’ best qualities.
In fact, the actor even sported this quality in Forrest Gump and transformed it into one of his most celebrated masterpieces: His storytelling skills!
Tom Hanks’ Storytelling Skills Incredibly Impressed...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Tom Hanks was fated to lead Penny Marshall’s comedy feature that made history more than three decades ago. But, as it turns out, two rather exceptional actors reportedly passed down the film that was well on its way to becoming a box-office sensation.
Big (1988) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
Both Batman star Michael Keaton and Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner were apparently offered to play the ebullient protagonist in the fantasy drama, Big. But thanks to their refusals, Hanks ended up swiping the opportunity from them, starring in the first-ever movie by a female director to reach $100 million at the box office.
How Tom Hanks Came to Lead Penny Marshall’s Big (1988)
When industry titan Steven Spielberg’s sister, Anne Spielberg churned out the brilliant idea of a young boy trapped in the body of an old man, the Jaws creator decided to step down as the director out of respect for his sibling.
Big (1988) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
Both Batman star Michael Keaton and Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner were apparently offered to play the ebullient protagonist in the fantasy drama, Big. But thanks to their refusals, Hanks ended up swiping the opportunity from them, starring in the first-ever movie by a female director to reach $100 million at the box office.
How Tom Hanks Came to Lead Penny Marshall’s Big (1988)
When industry titan Steven Spielberg’s sister, Anne Spielberg churned out the brilliant idea of a young boy trapped in the body of an old man, the Jaws creator decided to step down as the director out of respect for his sibling.
- 6/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
After his untimely death in 2016 due to pancreatic cancer, Alan Rickman’s several personal effects went for auction. The most famous among them were his personal diaries and letters, which contained some unfiltered opinions about everything related to his movies, including Harry Potter. Interestingly, it was revealed in the letters that Rickman was often frustrated with the movies for one reason or the other.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Rickman’s letters, including ones from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and J. K. Rowling were auctioned off in 2018. Rickman’s friend and bookseller, Neil Pearson, acquired the personal diaries, and it was released in book format in 2022, titled Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman.
Alan Rickman Was Frustrated During The Filming Of The Harry Potter Movies
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Rickman’s letters, including ones from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and J. K. Rowling were auctioned off in 2018. Rickman’s friend and bookseller, Neil Pearson, acquired the personal diaries, and it was released in book format in 2022, titled Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman.
Alan Rickman Was Frustrated During The Filming Of The Harry Potter Movies
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
- 6/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
In Yellowstone, John Dutton (Kevin Costner), Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly), and Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) work together to improve their family’s standing, even though they are continuously at odds with each other. Apart from being the owners of the largest ranch in Montana, they also keep several secrets that might damage their family’s reputation.
Anyway, though the show was one that viewers truly grew to love, some of the co-stars had issues with it. In an insightful moment of reflection with Entertainment Tonight, Reilly broke ranks with her indomitable character (Beth) to express a painful sentiment about her on-screen sibling, Jamie Dutton, suggesting he might just deserve a sliver of redemption.
Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Her assessment of Jamie Dutton may not be shared by many, but she might not be entirely off. A deeper examination of Taylor Sheridan’s show leads...
Anyway, though the show was one that viewers truly grew to love, some of the co-stars had issues with it. In an insightful moment of reflection with Entertainment Tonight, Reilly broke ranks with her indomitable character (Beth) to express a painful sentiment about her on-screen sibling, Jamie Dutton, suggesting he might just deserve a sliver of redemption.
Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Her assessment of Jamie Dutton may not be shared by many, but she might not be entirely off. A deeper examination of Taylor Sheridan’s show leads...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The latest news coverage in Hollywood has been more concerned with the resolution or escalation of the conflict between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan. Despite countless interviews and statements, the rumors whispering about Costner’s apparent return (or lack thereof) to Yellowstone have occupied our every waking hour.
But even in the middle of all the chaos, it becomes harder to hide the real reason behind the audience’s fierce attachment and loyalty to the Dutton patriarch.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With an almost sociopathic tendency in his character’s nature and a ruthless moral compass that moves its needle only when he commands it to, Kevin Costner’s terrifying character is quick to capture the audience’s hearts, simply based on historical evidence alone. Shows with characters as instinctively evil as John Dutton have been known to attract a higher percentage of viewers, and this has remained true since the days of The Sopranos.
But even in the middle of all the chaos, it becomes harder to hide the real reason behind the audience’s fierce attachment and loyalty to the Dutton patriarch.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With an almost sociopathic tendency in his character’s nature and a ruthless moral compass that moves its needle only when he commands it to, Kevin Costner’s terrifying character is quick to capture the audience’s hearts, simply based on historical evidence alone. Shows with characters as instinctively evil as John Dutton have been known to attract a higher percentage of viewers, and this has remained true since the days of The Sopranos.
- 6/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Tom Bower, the veteran character actor best known for prominent turns on The Waltons and in Die Hard 2, has died. A family member confirmed the news to Deadline’s sister publication The Hollywood Reporter. He was 86.
Bower never had what one might call a “breakout” part, but he was an actor one recognized from, well, everywhere. His more than 180 screen credits include appearances on The Rockford Files, Lou Grant, Quincy M.E., Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Law & Order and many other TV staples of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s.
And he kept on working. In the past 15 years, Bower was on Ray Donovan, Bosch, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also played the father of Bob Odenkirk’s character on Lucky Hank and had a part in Vince Gilligan’s El Camino, A Breaking Bad Movie.
Bower never had what one might call a “breakout” part, but he was an actor one recognized from, well, everywhere. His more than 180 screen credits include appearances on The Rockford Files, Lou Grant, Quincy M.E., Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Law & Order and many other TV staples of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s.
And he kept on working. In the past 15 years, Bower was on Ray Donovan, Bosch, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also played the father of Bob Odenkirk’s character on Lucky Hank and had a part in Vince Gilligan’s El Camino, A Breaking Bad Movie.
- 6/6/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Over the years, Kevin Costner's name has become synonymous with the Western genre for many viewers. The actor has consistently landed the lead roles in movies and TV shows set in the Wild West, as well as directing and producing some of them. So it wasn't at all surprising that he came up with his own movie saga in the genre.
What was surprising, however, was to find out that even the most popular and widely recognized artists can't get studio support just because of their name. With the genre still considered unprofitable by many, Costner had to fight for Horizon to survive and finally get made.
Horizon: An American Saga Reviews
Looking at the way the first chapter of Horizon: An American Saga was received by critics, the studios might’ve been onto something by not giving the films the green light. While these numbers must be devastating,...
What was surprising, however, was to find out that even the most popular and widely recognized artists can't get studio support just because of their name. With the genre still considered unprofitable by many, Costner had to fight for Horizon to survive and finally get made.
Horizon: An American Saga Reviews
Looking at the way the first chapter of Horizon: An American Saga was received by critics, the studios might’ve been onto something by not giving the films the green light. While these numbers must be devastating,...
- 6/6/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Jeremy Renner is an actor who came into limelight after a lot of struggle. Working as an extra, side characters, or being in music videos, it took some time before Renner became the household name he is today. But it would be wrong to say that he only gained commercial success, as his talent in acting even got him two Oscar nods in his career.
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]In today’s time, he maybe known as Hawkeye, but Renner had a pretty solid filmography before the MCU snatched him up to become the bow-and-arrow wielding superhero. And even before that, he had the Bourne and Mission Impossible franchises to his name, where he made his mark as an action hero. But there is one label Renner dislikes being attached to his name.
Jeremy Renner Dislikes Being Called a Character Actor
After making some small appearances...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]In today’s time, he maybe known as Hawkeye, but Renner had a pretty solid filmography before the MCU snatched him up to become the bow-and-arrow wielding superhero. And even before that, he had the Bourne and Mission Impossible franchises to his name, where he made his mark as an action hero. But there is one label Renner dislikes being attached to his name.
Jeremy Renner Dislikes Being Called a Character Actor
After making some small appearances...
- 6/6/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner spent $38 million of his own money to finance his new Western film Horizon: An American Saga. Well, the early tracking numbers are in, and the news is not good: the first part of Horizon is currently projected to make $12 million in its opening weekend of release on June 28th (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Horizon has been Costner’s passion project for decades, having first begun working on it in 1988. Now, decades later, he’s finally set to unveil the first part of what he ultimately hopes to be a four-installment film franchise that he will write, direct, and star in himself. The total budget for the first two films sits around $100 million, with Costner himself having personally contributed $38 million to the overall budget (apparently by mortgaging his house). The remaining chunk was reportedly financed through foreign sales.
The second part of Horizon is already completed and will be...
Horizon has been Costner’s passion project for decades, having first begun working on it in 1988. Now, decades later, he’s finally set to unveil the first part of what he ultimately hopes to be a four-installment film franchise that he will write, direct, and star in himself. The total budget for the first two films sits around $100 million, with Costner himself having personally contributed $38 million to the overall budget (apparently by mortgaging his house). The remaining chunk was reportedly financed through foreign sales.
The second part of Horizon is already completed and will be...
- 6/6/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
As it approaches the end of its six-year journey, fans have become skeptical of whether Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama Yellowstone will be able to deliver the same level of quality as when it first premiered in 2018, especially given the significant disappointment with Season 5.
Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount NetworkDespite its visually stunning cinematography, Season 5 of the show, which premiered almost two years ago, has failed to garner fans’ appreciation, as it became the season with the lowest audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. As the show gears up for its finale, fans have expressed their disappointment with its progression while describing the plot as a drag.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Sees a Huge Drop in Quality
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has constantly received fans’ support and appreciation. This was despite the first season’s lukewarm critical reception, which was thanks to the allure of the Dutton family and their Western lifestyle. However,...
Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount NetworkDespite its visually stunning cinematography, Season 5 of the show, which premiered almost two years ago, has failed to garner fans’ appreciation, as it became the season with the lowest audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. As the show gears up for its finale, fans have expressed their disappointment with its progression while describing the plot as a drag.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Sees a Huge Drop in Quality
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has constantly received fans’ support and appreciation. This was despite the first season’s lukewarm critical reception, which was thanks to the allure of the Dutton family and their Western lifestyle. However,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One could make some noise at the box office this weekend with a $40M+ debut. The three-day launch total aligns with previous chapters of the Quiet Place saga, with A Quiet Place Part II opening on Memorial Day weekend during the pandemic with $47.5M. The Quiet Place series attracts 13-34-year-old audience members, with Black, Latino, Hispanic, and Caucasian viewers making up most of the crowd.
Michael Sarnoski directs A Quiet Place: Day One from a script he co-wrote with Bryan Woods and John Krasinski. Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and Alex Wolff lead the film, which revolves around a woman named Sam (Nyong’o) who must survive an invasion in New York City by bloodthirsty alien creatures with ultrasonic sound hearing.
John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place franchise has grossed $638M across two films, with audiences flocking to theaters to get scared...
Michael Sarnoski directs A Quiet Place: Day One from a script he co-wrote with Bryan Woods and John Krasinski. Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and Alex Wolff lead the film, which revolves around a woman named Sam (Nyong’o) who must survive an invasion in New York City by bloodthirsty alien creatures with ultrasonic sound hearing.
John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place franchise has grossed $638M across two films, with audiences flocking to theaters to get scared...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The box office prospects for one of the summer’s biggest swings have appeared on the horizon.
Kevin Costner’s big-budget Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter One hit tracking on Tuesday, with one major service putting its domestic opening at $12 million, give or take. That’s not great news for Costner and those backing the independently financed Western, considering it cost $100 million to make before marketing and is being followed quickly by Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2 on Aug 6.
Warner Bros. is only handling the film domestically, and has three weeks left to make a major marketing push, including helping Costner rally Yellowstone fans. Insiders say Costner believes that tracking isn’t capturing his fan base, which largely resides in the middle of the country.
Paramount’s prequel A Quiet Place: Day One also came on tracking Thursday, and looks to easily scare off Horizon and top the chart with a decent $40 million.
Kevin Costner’s big-budget Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter One hit tracking on Tuesday, with one major service putting its domestic opening at $12 million, give or take. That’s not great news for Costner and those backing the independently financed Western, considering it cost $100 million to make before marketing and is being followed quickly by Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2 on Aug 6.
Warner Bros. is only handling the film domestically, and has three weeks left to make a major marketing push, including helping Costner rally Yellowstone fans. Insiders say Costner believes that tracking isn’t capturing his fan base, which largely resides in the middle of the country.
Paramount’s prequel A Quiet Place: Day One also came on tracking Thursday, and looks to easily scare off Horizon and top the chart with a decent $40 million.
- 6/6/2024
- by Pamela McClintock and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clint Eastwood is known for his starring roles in Westerns as well as his directorials. The veteran actor and director is still going strong at the age of 94 and is currently helming a new project. He has made films such as Million Dollar Baby, Play Misty For Me, Gran Torino, and Letters from Iwo Jima. The actor has also won Oscars for his directorials.
Eastwood won his first Oscar for Best Director (and Best Picture) for the Western film Unforgiven. The 1992 film also starred the veteran actor as a retired gunman who comes back into the business when a huge bounty opens up. While the film ends on a positive note, screenwriter David Webb Peoples mentioned that the filmmaker has cut out the original ending.
Unforgiven’s Original Ending Was Too Similar To The Godfather A still from Unforgiven | Credits: Malpaso Productions
After the Western was revived by Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves,...
Eastwood won his first Oscar for Best Director (and Best Picture) for the Western film Unforgiven. The 1992 film also starred the veteran actor as a retired gunman who comes back into the business when a huge bounty opens up. While the film ends on a positive note, screenwriter David Webb Peoples mentioned that the filmmaker has cut out the original ending.
Unforgiven’s Original Ending Was Too Similar To The Godfather A still from Unforgiven | Credits: Malpaso Productions
After the Western was revived by Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One hit three-week tracking today with an outlook of $40M+ over three days starting June 28. That’s not that far from the last installment, A Quiet Place Part II, which was the first major Memorial Day weekend release as theaters reopened from Covid in 2021 and posted a $47.5M 3-day.
The is pacing similarly to the previous sequel, which was directed by franchise filmmaker John Krasinski, solid among the 13-34 group, and further boosted by interest among Black, Latino and Hispanic and Caucasian moviegoers.
A Quiet Place: Day One is directed by Pig filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff. Pic follows what happens on the first day the aliens (who have very sensitive ears) come to Earth, and the catastrophe that occurs in one of the biggest cities in the world.
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The is pacing similarly to the previous sequel, which was directed by franchise filmmaker John Krasinski, solid among the 13-34 group, and further boosted by interest among Black, Latino and Hispanic and Caucasian moviegoers.
A Quiet Place: Day One is directed by Pig filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff. Pic follows what happens on the first day the aliens (who have very sensitive ears) come to Earth, and the catastrophe that occurs in one of the biggest cities in the world.
Related: ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Damon has been in the film industry for a long, long time and has made quite some good friends along the way. While his friendship with Ben Affleck is always the talk of the town, the actor has collaborated and worked with a plethora of stars, resulting in some lifelong friendships and bonds. And Yellowstone star Cole Hauser is one such actor.
Matt Damon [PC: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]Having worked with him for the first time in the iconic School Ties and then later collaborating with home on his Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting, Damon in an interview exclaimed that he could not believe it took so long for Hauser to get as famous.
Matt Damon Cannot Believe Cole Hauser Was Not Popular Before Cole Hauser in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
Actor Cole Hauser portrays the ranch’s foreman, Rip Wheeler, in the hit Western show Yellowstone. One of...
Matt Damon [PC: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]Having worked with him for the first time in the iconic School Ties and then later collaborating with home on his Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting, Damon in an interview exclaimed that he could not believe it took so long for Hauser to get as famous.
Matt Damon Cannot Believe Cole Hauser Was Not Popular Before Cole Hauser in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
Actor Cole Hauser portrays the ranch’s foreman, Rip Wheeler, in the hit Western show Yellowstone. One of...
- 6/6/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Can there be a Yellowstone without the formidable Bethany ‘Beth’ Dutton, portrayed by Kelly Reilly, opposite Kevin Costner? It’s a rhetorical question that resonates among the minds of fans who have watched her breathe life into Beth with such magnificent depth & complexity from the very beginning.
Definitely, Reilly’s portrayal of Beth Dutton is more than just a performance; it is a tour de force that mirrors her immense talent and has unquestionably helped cement Yellowstone as one of TV’s most bewitching drama series. So, if anyone needs to be afraid of getting kicked off the ranch, it wouldn’t be her.
Kelly Reilly (L) as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Having said that, it was during the harrowing season 3 “cliffhanger moment” that Reilly faced her own moment of uncertainty, initially fearing that series creator Taylor Sheridan might have been writing her final scenes.
The Scene that...
Definitely, Reilly’s portrayal of Beth Dutton is more than just a performance; it is a tour de force that mirrors her immense talent and has unquestionably helped cement Yellowstone as one of TV’s most bewitching drama series. So, if anyone needs to be afraid of getting kicked off the ranch, it wouldn’t be her.
Kelly Reilly (L) as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Having said that, it was during the harrowing season 3 “cliffhanger moment” that Reilly faced her own moment of uncertainty, initially fearing that series creator Taylor Sheridan might have been writing her final scenes.
The Scene that...
- 6/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
As the mastermind behind the Dutton family saga, Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan embarks on a solitary journey, carving out his empire of episodes at Paramount Network with a hands-on approach that goes against the grain. With an Oscar nomination to his name, his ethic is clear: his stories, be they Yellowstone, 1883, or 1923, thrive on character-driven narratives and have deeply ingrained personal authenticity—a rarity in the industry.
Last year, THR claimed that Sheridan’s approach had produced an astounding “60 scripts for Yellowstone”. Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks, said this accomplishment is the result of a passion that cannot be taught but must be marveled at. But without the teamwork that characterizes TV’s creative process, is Sheridan’s unique vision viable?
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Apparently, Sheridan would rather defy the WGA’s efforts to persuade studios to hire a minimum number of writers for each scripted program.
Last year, THR claimed that Sheridan’s approach had produced an astounding “60 scripts for Yellowstone”. Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks, said this accomplishment is the result of a passion that cannot be taught but must be marveled at. But without the teamwork that characterizes TV’s creative process, is Sheridan’s unique vision viable?
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Apparently, Sheridan would rather defy the WGA’s efforts to persuade studios to hire a minimum number of writers for each scripted program.
- 6/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s epic Western drama, Yellowstone, has a brilliant ensemble of cast and is no less than a treasure trove of talent. While it made actors like Cole Hauser a household name, it propelled already famous stars like Kevin Costner to new heights. Yellowstone also allowed underrated actors to gain footing and brought them to the mainstream.
A still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkOne of these many stars is Jefferson White, who portrays the fan-favorite cowboy called Jimmy Hurdstorm. However, White was initially offered the chance to play John Dutton’s troubled son Kayce Dutton. Yet, he rejected the role, thinking he might not be right for it. However, he might regret saying no to the role, seeing how much he could have potentially earned.
Yellowstone Star Jefferson White was Slated to Star as Kayce Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Kayce Dutton is the son of...
A still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkOne of these many stars is Jefferson White, who portrays the fan-favorite cowboy called Jimmy Hurdstorm. However, White was initially offered the chance to play John Dutton’s troubled son Kayce Dutton. Yet, he rejected the role, thinking he might not be right for it. However, he might regret saying no to the role, seeing how much he could have potentially earned.
Yellowstone Star Jefferson White was Slated to Star as Kayce Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Kayce Dutton is the son of...
- 6/6/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Three returning actors from Yellowstone will reportedly join the spinoff: Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey’s involvement remains uncertain. Like the drama that consumes the show, Yellowstone has been dealing with its own behind-the-scenes issues that allegedly concern Costner and his filming schedule. The upcoming Yellowstone spinoff will feature three major returning actors in an encouraging update for the high-profile project. First announced in May 2023, following the departure of lead star Kevin Costner from Yellowstone season 5 part 2, the forthcoming sequel from franchise creator Taylor Sheridan will continue the Dutton family story. At the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner’s collaboration has resulted in one of the best TV shows of all time, Yellowstone. But since all good things must come to an end, the acclaimed Western series will be ending soon with the release of the second half of its fifth season. However, the series is not just ending but seems to be going down thanks to the rumors of a feud between the duo due to scheduling conflicts.
Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkWhile it remains unknown whether Costner will return as John Dutton in the final episodes of Yellowstone, what Sheridan once said about the actor proves that the series could not go far without the Oscar-winning star.
Taylor Sheridan Praises Kevin Costner for His Yellowstone Portrayal
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkTaylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone has been off-air for a long while. As fans await the return of the show,...
Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkWhile it remains unknown whether Costner will return as John Dutton in the final episodes of Yellowstone, what Sheridan once said about the actor proves that the series could not go far without the Oscar-winning star.
Taylor Sheridan Praises Kevin Costner for His Yellowstone Portrayal
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkTaylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone has been off-air for a long while. As fans await the return of the show,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Few actors have a career in the film industry that is as decorated as Gene Hackman’s. Having worked as an actor for over six decades, he has been a part of some of the finest films to have ever been released, and he has been awarded fruitfully for his work. From Oscars to Golden Globes, Gene Hackman has got them all.
The French Connection (1971) | 20th Century Fox
Since the first one is always more special than the rest, his first win at the Academy Awards came with the 1972 film The French Connection, though he had been nominated twice before. While the film should hold a special place in his heart, it quickly became one of his biggest regrets, thanks to the fact that it ended up typecasting him in Hollywood.
Why Gene Hackman Might Regret ‘The French Connection’ Gene Hackman in a still from The French Connection | 20th Century Fox
Directed by William Friedkin,...
The French Connection (1971) | 20th Century Fox
Since the first one is always more special than the rest, his first win at the Academy Awards came with the 1972 film The French Connection, though he had been nominated twice before. While the film should hold a special place in his heart, it quickly became one of his biggest regrets, thanks to the fact that it ended up typecasting him in Hollywood.
Why Gene Hackman Might Regret ‘The French Connection’ Gene Hackman in a still from The French Connection | 20th Century Fox
Directed by William Friedkin,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that the iconic Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, best known for his portrayal of Severus Snape, played a pivotal role in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Rickman evidently saved the film by not just bringing his star power to the cast but also by offering his aid in rewriting the terrible script.
Kevin Costner in a still from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Warner Bros
However, despite Alan Rickman’s efforts that saved Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, his actions reportedly left one of the film’s lead actors, Kevin Costner, feeling overshadowed and frustrated. Thereafter, Costner reportedly scrapped a few of Rickman’s scenes, which eventually didn’t work in the Yellowstone actor’s favor.
Alan Rickman Came to the Rescue for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Famously known for bringing the iconic and often misinterpreted character Severus Snape to...
Kevin Costner in a still from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Warner Bros
However, despite Alan Rickman’s efforts that saved Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, his actions reportedly left one of the film’s lead actors, Kevin Costner, feeling overshadowed and frustrated. Thereafter, Costner reportedly scrapped a few of Rickman’s scenes, which eventually didn’t work in the Yellowstone actor’s favor.
Alan Rickman Came to the Rescue for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Famously known for bringing the iconic and often misinterpreted character Severus Snape to...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Get ready: all kinds of spooky and supernatural shenanigans are about to get underway with the return of Beetlejuice. Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is gearing up to raise hell in cinemas this September – and we have your best look at the film yet in our world-exclusive cover story.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Let’s get the worst of it out of the way: We estimate, at best, a $700 million total domestic gross for June, or 30 percent down from last year. We’ll close the month at least 25 percent below the first half of 2023. There’s no mystery as to why: fewer high-impact releases, with last year’s strikes still taking their toll.
June also has three potential breakouts with “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) Friday, “Inside Out 2” (Disney) June 14, and “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount) June 28. They also have high expectations which, if met, would go some way to restoring confidence. Fall short and the argument of “Well, this movie was never meant to be a blockbuster” will have run its course.
Everyone knew that 2024 would not be a great year. It was never going to equal the $9.1 billion of 2023, but $8.5 billion was the hope and $8 billion was the consensus.
June also has three potential breakouts with “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) Friday, “Inside Out 2” (Disney) June 14, and “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount) June 28. They also have high expectations which, if met, would go some way to restoring confidence. Fall short and the argument of “Well, this movie was never meant to be a blockbuster” will have run its course.
Everyone knew that 2024 would not be a great year. It was never going to equal the $9.1 billion of 2023, but $8.5 billion was the hope and $8 billion was the consensus.
- 6/5/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Kevin Costner remembers his late The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston and recalled he refused to shorten his eulogy at her funeral.
The actor recalled someone suggesting he tighten up his words to the late Houston as CNN was broadcasting the funeral live.
“I had been working on this speech… and I tried to compile everything I wanted to do and finally crafted this speech,” Costner said on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. “Somebody said, ‘CNN’s here, they wouldn’t mind if your remarks were kept shorter because they’re going to have commercials.’ And I said, ‘They can get over that. They can play the commercial while I’m talking, I don’t care.'”
Costner initially hesitated to speak at Houston’s funeral, but Dionne Warwick encouraged him to do so.
“I could feel the weight on her, now it’s shifted to me,” Costner said. “What...
The actor recalled someone suggesting he tighten up his words to the late Houston as CNN was broadcasting the funeral live.
“I had been working on this speech… and I tried to compile everything I wanted to do and finally crafted this speech,” Costner said on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. “Somebody said, ‘CNN’s here, they wouldn’t mind if your remarks were kept shorter because they’re going to have commercials.’ And I said, ‘They can get over that. They can play the commercial while I’m talking, I don’t care.'”
Costner initially hesitated to speak at Houston’s funeral, but Dionne Warwick encouraged him to do so.
“I could feel the weight on her, now it’s shifted to me,” Costner said. “What...
- 6/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
While it might be hard for many to believe, Kevin Costner was not always so confident about his acting. Having made his feature film debut with Malibu Hot Summer, it would still take him some time to grow into showbiz. After all, his first project was not one he would like to write home about. His real break would come 4 years later with Silverado, but he still harbored doubts about his caliber at the time. And it came back to haunt him while he was working with Sean Connery.
Kevin Costner was grateful for being a part of The Untouchables
Kevin Costner was elated to have been a part of The Untouchables l Author: Joel Kowsky Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The chance to work on The Untouchables was an opportunity that Kevin Costner would forever cherish. Directed by Brian De Palma and based on the true story of Eliot Ness, the...
Kevin Costner was grateful for being a part of The Untouchables
Kevin Costner was elated to have been a part of The Untouchables l Author: Joel Kowsky Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The chance to work on The Untouchables was an opportunity that Kevin Costner would forever cherish. Directed by Brian De Palma and based on the true story of Eliot Ness, the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
If you ask Kevin Costner about the similarities existing between ‘Horizon’ and the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘1883,’ he’ll tell you it’s possible Taylor Sheridan may have “borrowed” ideas from the upcoming movie ‘Horizon’ when penning the script for ‘1883.’ The problem is that Costner doesn’t believe the scriptwriter will ever admit to doing it.
See What Kevin Costner Has To Say About the “Duplications” Between ‘Horizon’ And ‘Yellowstone’
Before the great Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan fallout, the duo were once on very good terms.
Even though neither Costner nor Jon Baird – Costner’s ‘Horizon’ co-writer – were credited as writers on the epic Western drama ‘1883,’ Costner still believes Sheridan could have been inspired by ideas from ‘Horizon.’
I know what you’re thinking; if ‘1883’ premiered in 2021, a good three years before ‘Horizon: An American Saga,’ which is still to premiere on June 28, how can the former have influenced the latter?...
See What Kevin Costner Has To Say About the “Duplications” Between ‘Horizon’ And ‘Yellowstone’
Before the great Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan fallout, the duo were once on very good terms.
Even though neither Costner nor Jon Baird – Costner’s ‘Horizon’ co-writer – were credited as writers on the epic Western drama ‘1883,’ Costner still believes Sheridan could have been inspired by ideas from ‘Horizon.’
I know what you’re thinking; if ‘1883’ premiered in 2021, a good three years before ‘Horizon: An American Saga,’ which is still to premiere on June 28, how can the former have influenced the latter?...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
While there have been a lot of controversies when it comes to Yellowstone and its production, there is no denying that the Taylor Sheridan series is a masterpiece in every way. The show has an excellent cast of actors who portray their characters in a real and complex manner. It blends complicated family dynamics with political issues, with a backdrop of a Western setting.
Yellowstone – a still from Season 4 I Paramount NetworkWith just how beloved the series is, fans cannot help but wonder about where its end is going to leave them. While many are scared about what Sheridan has planned, it would seem that one actor is quite optimistic.
During an interview, Luke Grimes revealed that he knows the fate of his character and how he feels about the entire situation.
Endings Before Beginnings
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Grimes revealed some interesting information about Yellowstone.
Yellowstone – a still from Season 4 I Paramount NetworkWith just how beloved the series is, fans cannot help but wonder about where its end is going to leave them. While many are scared about what Sheridan has planned, it would seem that one actor is quite optimistic.
During an interview, Luke Grimes revealed that he knows the fate of his character and how he feels about the entire situation.
Endings Before Beginnings
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Grimes revealed some interesting information about Yellowstone.
- 6/5/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Yellowstone, effortlessly, is one of the best projects credited to Taylor Sheridan’s name to date, ranking among the likes of Sicario, Hell or High Water, Wind River, and this very series’ multiple prequels including 1923 and 1883.
But while the mastermind developed this storyline himself, not many fans know what actually induced him to spend so many big bucks on the horses for this saga.
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.As it turns out, there is a very major reason behind this decision from the filmmaker that many are unaware of: A story based on true, real-life harrowing events that Sheridan himself had to go through.
Moreover, this dark tale not only influenced his decision to buy so many horses for his saga but can also be felt in the characters’ behaviors throughout the masterpiece series.
Taylor Sheridan Has a Dark Story Behind His Horses for Yellowstone
During an interview with Esquire,...
But while the mastermind developed this storyline himself, not many fans know what actually induced him to spend so many big bucks on the horses for this saga.
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.As it turns out, there is a very major reason behind this decision from the filmmaker that many are unaware of: A story based on true, real-life harrowing events that Sheridan himself had to go through.
Moreover, this dark tale not only influenced his decision to buy so many horses for his saga but can also be felt in the characters’ behaviors throughout the masterpiece series.
Taylor Sheridan Has a Dark Story Behind His Horses for Yellowstone
During an interview with Esquire,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner is so heavily associated with the Western genre that he not only departed the most epic Western saga of recent years, but did so in order to make his own epic Western saga. The Dances With Wolves and Open Range legend had, in recent years, been the face of TV smash Yellowstone – the Taylor Sheridan series that became a ratings juggernaut, and spawned an entire universe of spin-off shows set in different eras of American history. But before the show's end, Costner departed the role of John Dutton III, partly in order to direct and star in his multi-part movie Western series Horizon: An American Saga. With the largely self-funded Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 hitting cinemas soon, Yellowstone fans will get their Costner Western fix – but as it stands, the star won’t appear in the upcoming final run of the TV smash.
Not that Costner is against a...
Not that Costner is against a...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
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