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
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
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
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
Ioncinema.com’s Chief Film Critic Nicholas Bell reviewed the entire competition and more. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the feature films across all sections, including logged reviews and forthcoming ones. Though Cannes might be over, we still have unpublished reviews that will be released over the next month.
In Competition:
All We Imagine as Light – [Review]
Anora – [Review]
The Apprentice – [Review]
Beating Hearts – [Review]
Bird – [Review]
Caught by the Tides – [Review]
Emilia Pérez – [Review]
The Girl with the Needle – [Review]
Grand Tour – [Review]
Kinds of Kindness – [Review]
Limonov: The Ballad – [Review]
Marcello Mio – [Review]
Megalopolis – [Review]
The Most Precious of Cargoes – [Review]
Motel Destino – [Review]
Oh, Canada – [Review]
Parthenope – [Review]
The Seed of the Sacred Fig – [Review]
The Shrouds – [Review]
The Substance – [Review]
Three Kilometres to the End of the World – [Review]
Wild Diamond – [Review]
Un Certain Regard:
Armand
Black Dog
The Damned – [Review]
Dog on Trial
Flow
Holy Cow – [Review]
The Kingdom
My Sunshine
Niki
Norah
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Santosh
September Says
The Shameless
The Story of Souleymane...
In Competition:
All We Imagine as Light – [Review]
Anora – [Review]
The Apprentice – [Review]
Beating Hearts – [Review]
Bird – [Review]
Caught by the Tides – [Review]
Emilia Pérez – [Review]
The Girl with the Needle – [Review]
Grand Tour – [Review]
Kinds of Kindness – [Review]
Limonov: The Ballad – [Review]
Marcello Mio – [Review]
Megalopolis – [Review]
The Most Precious of Cargoes – [Review]
Motel Destino – [Review]
Oh, Canada – [Review]
Parthenope – [Review]
The Seed of the Sacred Fig – [Review]
The Shrouds – [Review]
The Substance – [Review]
Three Kilometres to the End of the World – [Review]
Wild Diamond – [Review]
Un Certain Regard:
Armand
Black Dog
The Damned – [Review]
Dog on Trial
Flow
Holy Cow – [Review]
The Kingdom
My Sunshine
Niki
Norah
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Santosh
September Says
The Shameless
The Story of Souleymane...
- 5/28/2024
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.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
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
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
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
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
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
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- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
If there’s one thing many fans don’t know about Kevin Costner, it is that he’s the funniest guy to be around on movie sets. At least, that’s what costar Dane Cook told the press. The actor is widely recognized for his role in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone / Paramount Network
Since he’s a natural comedian, many fans wonder why Costner has never appeared on gigs like Saturday Night Live, a similar situation Marvel actor Chris Evans is in. Yes, even Captain America has never visited the show!
Why Kevin Costner And Chris Evans Never Hosted Saturday Night Live
In an interview with PopWatch via Entertainment Weekly, actor Dane Cook confessed something about his Mr. Brooks costar Kevin Costner:
I’m gonna out Kevin Costner right now. He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever been around.
The comedian went on...
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone / Paramount Network
Since he’s a natural comedian, many fans wonder why Costner has never appeared on gigs like Saturday Night Live, a similar situation Marvel actor Chris Evans is in. Yes, even Captain America has never visited the show!
Why Kevin Costner And Chris Evans Never Hosted Saturday Night Live
In an interview with PopWatch via Entertainment Weekly, actor Dane Cook confessed something about his Mr. Brooks costar Kevin Costner:
I’m gonna out Kevin Costner right now. He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever been around.
The comedian went on...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner made headlines for the Cannes premiere of his directorial magnum opus Horizon: An American Saga. The actor-filmmaker received a seven-minute standing ovation for the epic Western, which will be released in two parts in June and August. The actor also clarified many aspects of his feud with Yellowstone and its creator Taylor Sheridan.
While Costner deals with his controversial exit from the show, his father reportedly warned him not to do the series in the first place. The actor mentioned in an interview that his father was not a fan of the show and how his character was depicted and hence did not want Costner to join the cast.
Kevin Costner’s Father Did Not Want Him To Join Yellowstone Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Actor Kevin Costner is known for the Western genre. He helmed...
While Costner deals with his controversial exit from the show, his father reportedly warned him not to do the series in the first place. The actor mentioned in an interview that his father was not a fan of the show and how his character was depicted and hence did not want Costner to join the cast.
Kevin Costner’s Father Did Not Want Him To Join Yellowstone Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Actor Kevin Costner is known for the Western genre. He helmed...
- 5/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
After proving his worth in Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama Yellowstone, Kevin Costner has continued his tryst with the genre with his latest film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 which he has written, produced, directed, and starred in. Set during the American Civil War period, the movie is the first installment in a 4 part film series that premiered in the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
But the drama does not seem to have caught the fancy of critics, ahead of its US release at the end of June, and has also currently earned a poor Rotten Tomatoes rating following its premiere. But fans of Costner are standing firmly by their icon’s side and have quoted another legend who also faced a similar fate last year, but quickly made up the numbers with his iconic film.
Kevin Costner...
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
But the drama does not seem to have caught the fancy of critics, ahead of its US release at the end of June, and has also currently earned a poor Rotten Tomatoes rating following its premiere. But fans of Costner are standing firmly by their icon’s side and have quoted another legend who also faced a similar fate last year, but quickly made up the numbers with his iconic film.
Kevin Costner...
- 5/25/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Max has released the trailer for the dramedy feature ‘Am I Ok?’ starring Dakota Johnson.
The movie follows lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
Lucy, who is socially awkward, discovers her attraction to women after failing to find a connection with the guys she dates. This leads to Jane helping her figure out her love life.
Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, the movie also stars Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New trailer drops for Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022.
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The movie follows lifelong friends Lucy (Johnson) and Jane (Mizuno) navigating the changes in their paths after Jane plans a move to London, leading Lucy to reveal a secret about herself.
Lucy, who is socially awkward, discovers her attraction to women after failing to find a connection with the guys she dates. This leads to Jane helping her figure out her love life.
Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, the movie also stars Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael and Notaro.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New trailer drops for Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022.
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- 5/24/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are unforgettable actors. And even early in their careers, they stood out in a sea of extras, according to Kevin Costner.
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Costner recalled his memories of the young stars working on Field of Dreams.
“They were sitting in the stands, like college guys, and they came up, and they both leaned in at the same time, leaned back at the same time, looked at each other at the same time as we talked,” he says. “And they had this big enthusiasm. They were on fire. I do remember them, absolutely.”
Jimmy Kimmel then read a text message from Damon, who recalled the moment from his perspective.
“I remember it well,” the text said. “I literally had an Untouchables poster on my wall. He came out and hung around with the extras between setups. I asked him what he was doing,...
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Costner recalled his memories of the young stars working on Field of Dreams.
“They were sitting in the stands, like college guys, and they came up, and they both leaned in at the same time, leaned back at the same time, looked at each other at the same time as we talked,” he says. “And they had this big enthusiasm. They were on fire. I do remember them, absolutely.”
Jimmy Kimmel then read a text message from Damon, who recalled the moment from his perspective.
“I remember it well,” the text said. “I literally had an Untouchables poster on my wall. He came out and hung around with the extras between setups. I asked him what he was doing,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Romantic comedy used to be a thing of the past, but Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney managed to bring it back to the mainstream with Anyone But You. In this world where cinema has been saturated with superhero films and blockbuster franchises, a rom-com movie is perhaps people’s last option.
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You / Sony Pictures
That surprisingly changed when Powell and Sydney’s chemistry, along with their strategic marketing, managed to attract viewers. Now, the genre has been revived, and fans are expecting to see more rom-coms in theaters from now on.
Glen Powell On The Revitalization Of Romantic Comedies
In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he and Sydney Sweeney took the risk when they decided to release Anyone But You in theaters.
We had offers from every streamer, and it was guaranteed [paydays] and a much bigger budget,...
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You / Sony Pictures
That surprisingly changed when Powell and Sydney’s chemistry, along with their strategic marketing, managed to attract viewers. Now, the genre has been revived, and fans are expecting to see more rom-coms in theaters from now on.
Glen Powell On The Revitalization Of Romantic Comedies
In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he and Sydney Sweeney took the risk when they decided to release Anyone But You in theaters.
We had offers from every streamer, and it was guaranteed [paydays] and a much bigger budget,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Few periods on the calendar mean more to cinephiles than the two weekends in May occupied by the Cannes Film Festival. Since its founding in 1946, the French festival has been a launchpad for some of the most artistically significant films of all time. The Palme d’Or is one of the most coveted film awards on the planet, and the festival’s ability to balance subversive arthouse work with major Hollywood premieres has led many to view it as the world’s most significant celebration of cinema.
The 2024 lineup featured a mix of buzzy premieres from New Hollywood titans like Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader alongside exciting new works from emerging directors. Between the Main Competition, Un Certain Regard, special screenings, and sidebars like the Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week, the onslaught of new films can be overwhelming for anyone who isn’t able to give the festival their 24/7 attention.
The 2024 lineup featured a mix of buzzy premieres from New Hollywood titans like Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader alongside exciting new works from emerging directors. Between the Main Competition, Un Certain Regard, special screenings, and sidebars like the Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week, the onslaught of new films can be overwhelming for anyone who isn’t able to give the festival their 24/7 attention.
- 5/23/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Kevin Costner has been connected to a lot of projects throughout his tenure as an actor, with one of his most remarkable performances being that of John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone lore. This is why, when fans found out the saga was going to get cut short because he was leaving to helm his own Horizon saga, they were nothing short of devastated.
Kevin Costner. | Credit: Bill Ingalls/Wikimedia Commons.
That being mentioned, there has been a lot of controversy about how Costner was going to leave the lore and what was to happen to his character. And, the most recent solution to this problem, shared by the John Dutton portrayer himself, is a completely different one than the ones told before and is one that might as well end up upsetting the Western’s fans.
Kevin Costner Gets Candid About His Yellowstone Tenure and Exit
Although there have been multiple rumors,...
Kevin Costner. | Credit: Bill Ingalls/Wikimedia Commons.
That being mentioned, there has been a lot of controversy about how Costner was going to leave the lore and what was to happen to his character. And, the most recent solution to this problem, shared by the John Dutton portrayer himself, is a completely different one than the ones told before and is one that might as well end up upsetting the Western’s fans.
Kevin Costner Gets Candid About His Yellowstone Tenure and Exit
Although there have been multiple rumors,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The past year and a half has been one big neverending drama for the Yellowstone community. Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner’s back-and-forth has already lasted far longer than it should have, and it’s hard to deny the devastating effect it had on the iconic show — but apparently, there’s more to unpack between the showrunner and his former lead star.
Costner Points Out Peculiar Similarities
During his recent interview with IndieWire, Kevin Costner touched upon the sensitive subject of potential creative…similarities between his brand new Horizon: An American Saga and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone where the actor previously starred. Costner waved off the idea that he decided to create a better Yellowstone, but pointed out a different and much more obvious similarity.
The Western star noted that when Sheridan was searching for writers for his Yellowstone prequel 1883, he sent him the Horizon script for inspiration. As a result,...
Costner Points Out Peculiar Similarities
During his recent interview with IndieWire, Kevin Costner touched upon the sensitive subject of potential creative…similarities between his brand new Horizon: An American Saga and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone where the actor previously starred. Costner waved off the idea that he decided to create a better Yellowstone, but pointed out a different and much more obvious similarity.
The Western star noted that when Sheridan was searching for writers for his Yellowstone prequel 1883, he sent him the Horizon script for inspiration. As a result,...
- 5/22/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for ‘Presumed Innocent,’ the upcoming eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
Based on The New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow, the gripping series takes viewers on a journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of a crime.
The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
Hailing from multi-Emmy Award-winners David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams. The series is led by an all-star cast that also includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-t Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard and Kingston Rumi Southwick.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New...
Based on The New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow, the gripping series takes viewers on a journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of a crime.
The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
Hailing from multi-Emmy Award-winners David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams. The series is led by an all-star cast that also includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-t Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard and Kingston Rumi Southwick.
Also in trailers – “There’s no reason for you to stay here…” New...
- 5/22/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Taylor Sheridan has become one of the most sought-after writers in the industry after he created shows such as Yellowstone and Tulsa King. The former actor who shot to fame as a writer for Sicario has been feuding with his star Kevin Costner for the past few months as the actor worked on his magnum opus Horizon: An American Saga.
While Yellowstone gears up for its final season Costner’s Horizon seems to have hit it big at the Cannes Film Festival after its premiere received a standing ovation. During a post-screening interview, Costner indicated that Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 1883 may have borrowed elements from his own film as he had shared the script with Sheridan.
Kevin Costner Hints At Taylor Sheridan Ripping Off Horizon For 1883 Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Credits: New Line Cinema/Territory Pictures
Kevin Costner recently debuted the first part of his epic...
While Yellowstone gears up for its final season Costner’s Horizon seems to have hit it big at the Cannes Film Festival after its premiere received a standing ovation. During a post-screening interview, Costner indicated that Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 1883 may have borrowed elements from his own film as he had shared the script with Sheridan.
Kevin Costner Hints At Taylor Sheridan Ripping Off Horizon For 1883 Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Credits: New Line Cinema/Territory Pictures
Kevin Costner recently debuted the first part of his epic...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner is feeling so blessed for the love he received at Cannes for his passion project “Horizon,” which took him so many years to get off the ground – 35 years to be exact. So we can understand why the ‘Yellowstone’ star was teary-eyed during the beautiful moment.
To make the moment even more beautiful, he attended the premiere event with five of his seven children: Annie, 40, Lily, 37, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 13.
Kevin Costner – Says ‘Horizon’ Isn’t Mine Anymore In Emotional Speech At Cannes
Costner, 69, was moved to tears to see his movie “Horizon: An American Saga” receive a 10-minute standing ovation at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 19.
The enthusiastic response to the period drama drove Costner on to make an emotional speech, thanking the crowd for their love and praising his children for dressing and showing up to support him.
Taking the stage and addressing the crowd,...
To make the moment even more beautiful, he attended the premiere event with five of his seven children: Annie, 40, Lily, 37, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 13.
Kevin Costner – Says ‘Horizon’ Isn’t Mine Anymore In Emotional Speech At Cannes
Costner, 69, was moved to tears to see his movie “Horizon: An American Saga” receive a 10-minute standing ovation at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 19.
The enthusiastic response to the period drama drove Costner on to make an emotional speech, thanking the crowd for their love and praising his children for dressing and showing up to support him.
Taking the stage and addressing the crowd,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Deadline photo studio hosted talent at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival, as cast members of Cannes premiering films stopped by including David Cronenberg and Vincent Cassel for The Shrouds; Cayden Wyatt Costner, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Abbey Lee, Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Ella Hunt, Wase Chief, Georgia MacPhail, and Luke Wilson from Horizon: An American Saga, with Galen Johnson, Cate Blanchett, Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson attending for Rumours.
Sarocha Chankimha, Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Aseel Omran attended for Rsiff Women in Cinema; Francis Ford Coppola and Nathalie Emmanuel from Megalopolis; Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, Hunter Schafer, Margaret Qualley and Mamoudou Athie for Kinds of Kindness; Ron Howard for Jim Henson Idea Man, George Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and many more.
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The Deadline Studio at Cannes will run from May 14-22, where the...
Sarocha Chankimha, Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Aseel Omran attended for Rsiff Women in Cinema; Francis Ford Coppola and Nathalie Emmanuel from Megalopolis; Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, Hunter Schafer, Margaret Qualley and Mamoudou Athie for Kinds of Kindness; Ron Howard for Jim Henson Idea Man, George Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and many more.
Related: Cannes 2024 in Photos: Parties, Premieres, Pressers & More
The Deadline Studio at Cannes will run from May 14-22, where the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is officially out. The movie he’d risked so much for, his dream project that the actor was cooking for many years, trying to get the funding for it… In the end, Costner took a massive gamble and poured tens of millions of his own money into making Horizon — but we severely underestimated just how much money it was.
Kevin Costner Spent a Fortune on Horizon
There are two major ways in which Costner took immense risks to make Horizon come true. The first one is, of course, his career: the Western star lost his lead part in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone to work on Horizon and likely rejected some other offers to make time for his own project. But that’s not even the main thing.
For many years, Costner was failing to find production companies willing to fund Horizon.
Kevin Costner Spent a Fortune on Horizon
There are two major ways in which Costner took immense risks to make Horizon come true. The first one is, of course, his career: the Western star lost his lead part in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone to work on Horizon and likely rejected some other offers to make time for his own project. But that’s not even the main thing.
For many years, Costner was failing to find production companies willing to fund Horizon.
- 5/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Talking to Kevin Costner after the Cannes premiere of “Horizon: An American Saga,” IndieWire’s Anne Thompson asked the filmmaker if he thought he could improve on Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone.” Costner starred as John Dutton for five seasons; he is unmentioned in the press release for the sixth, which just began production.
“No, of course not,” he said.
However, Costner noted, it could be the other way around: During the second season of “Yellowstone” in 2019, he said, Sheridan was looking for writers. He and Baird sent him the “Horizon” script. Thompson noted that both “1883” and “Horizon” share a wagon train story.
“So I don’t know if there’s any duplications there,” Costner said. “Whether he borrowed something, only he’d have to admit to.” (Reps for Sheridan did not respond to multiple requests for comment.)
Vague accusations of “borrowing” aren’t new to “Yellowstone.” It’s a popular topic on fan sites,...
“No, of course not,” he said.
However, Costner noted, it could be the other way around: During the second season of “Yellowstone” in 2019, he said, Sheridan was looking for writers. He and Baird sent him the “Horizon” script. Thompson noted that both “1883” and “Horizon” share a wagon train story.
“So I don’t know if there’s any duplications there,” Costner said. “Whether he borrowed something, only he’d have to admit to.” (Reps for Sheridan did not respond to multiple requests for comment.)
Vague accusations of “borrowing” aren’t new to “Yellowstone.” It’s a popular topic on fan sites,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dana Harris-Bridson and Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
This year will mark the end of ‘Yellowstone,’ even though seasons 6 and 7 were originally planned for it. However, despair not, even though creator Taylor Sheridan says the ending was rushed, he did confirm that he was still able to wrap it up the way it would have been done even if there were subsequent seasons.
Prior to Kevin Costner exiting the series to work on his own Western drama ‘Horizon,’ the show’s first four and a half seasons have revolved around the Dutton family, with patriarch Costner’s John Dutton at the helm. However, Costner has agreed to return to wrap up the series. But what kind of ending will it now get?
Kevin Costner – Says ‘Yellowstone’ Ending In Its 5th Season Is Not His Fault
If you must know, Costner doesn’t think the show ending in its fifth season is his fault.
This Monday, Paramount Network announced...
Prior to Kevin Costner exiting the series to work on his own Western drama ‘Horizon,’ the show’s first four and a half seasons have revolved around the Dutton family, with patriarch Costner’s John Dutton at the helm. However, Costner has agreed to return to wrap up the series. But what kind of ending will it now get?
Kevin Costner – Says ‘Yellowstone’ Ending In Its 5th Season Is Not His Fault
If you must know, Costner doesn’t think the show ending in its fifth season is his fault.
This Monday, Paramount Network announced...
- 5/21/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Yellowstone drama has been a serious part of the modern popular culture that has filtered out of the lives of the cast, crew, and director and into that of the audience. For more than a year now, Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan have nipped at each otherʼs heels trying to resolve the issue via compromise, but while misconceptions have muddied the water for the viewers, the relationship between the showʼs director and his lead remains very much the same.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]For the better part of the past year, the extensive commitment that Sheridan has granted toward the creation of separate shows for Paramount Network has led to a chasm between the Yellowstone scribe and Costner. Sheridanʼs inability to stick to his promised timeline and finish filming the series finale made the actor back out of the deal to fulfill his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Kevin...
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]For the better part of the past year, the extensive commitment that Sheridan has granted toward the creation of separate shows for Paramount Network has led to a chasm between the Yellowstone scribe and Costner. Sheridanʼs inability to stick to his promised timeline and finish filming the series finale made the actor back out of the deal to fulfill his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga.
Kevin...
- 5/21/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
So this is what economizing looks like in Cannes.
The rosé still flowed, though not as freely, and it was easier to get a reservation at the Michelin-starred restaurants that are usually booked months in advance of the film festival. There were still rooms to be had at the Hôtel du Cap, the posh resort where studio chiefs and movie stars typically stay. Most troubling, the deals — both for completed films that premiered in Cannes and the packages that hit the Côte d’Azur searching for financing — are taking much longer to close.
Even in the shimmering south of France there’s no escaping that the movie business, having endured Covid shutdowns and two devastating labor strikes, has lost much of its luster. Donna Langley, the chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group, was blunt during a talk, noting that the domestic box office is down 20% and the global box office has...
The rosé still flowed, though not as freely, and it was easier to get a reservation at the Michelin-starred restaurants that are usually booked months in advance of the film festival. There were still rooms to be had at the Hôtel du Cap, the posh resort where studio chiefs and movie stars typically stay. Most troubling, the deals — both for completed films that premiered in Cannes and the packages that hit the Côte d’Azur searching for financing — are taking much longer to close.
Even in the shimmering south of France there’s no escaping that the movie business, having endured Covid shutdowns and two devastating labor strikes, has lost much of its luster. Donna Langley, the chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group, was blunt during a talk, noting that the domestic box office is down 20% and the global box office has...
- 5/21/2024
- by Brent Lang and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Before the debut episode of Friends aired on NBC in 1994, director Jimmy Burrows took the cast on a trip to Las Vegas.
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Yellowstone has been the heart of Western television for a long time now. The way it managed to switch things up for the genre was extraordinary, with Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan at the center of it all. Everyone who worked on the show had a lot to say about it, much of it being positive. Fans and critics alike had a boatload of praise for the series as well.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Credit: Warner Bros.
As the show nears its end, there is a lot for fans to do before the curtains close once and for all. Although there are spin-offs in the making, that is not sufficient for the gaping hole in Kevin Costner’s absence. Since the series chose to continue on despite his lack of availability, it was intriguing to understand what brought him on in the first place.
Kevin Costner was...
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Credit: Warner Bros.
As the show nears its end, there is a lot for fans to do before the curtains close once and for all. Although there are spin-offs in the making, that is not sufficient for the gaping hole in Kevin Costner’s absence. Since the series chose to continue on despite his lack of availability, it was intriguing to understand what brought him on in the first place.
Kevin Costner was...
- 5/21/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Throughout his entire career, Kevin Costner has starred in multiple award-winning projects, a majority of which have earned tremendous acclaim, like Yellowstone. But one of his works met with such extraordinary heights of success that all his other pieces are yet to surpass. This project is none other than his Western masterpiece directorial debut movie from 1990, Dances with Wolves.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
Not only did this film grant him three of his first-ever and only Oscar nominations and two wins, but it also launched him as a household name in the entertainment industry. But as much as his directing and acting skills played a major role in the film’s success, the truth is that the 1990 masterpiece just may have never been made had it not been for Costner’s ‘pain in the a—’ friend Michael Blake!
Kevin Costner’s ‘Pain in...
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
Not only did this film grant him three of his first-ever and only Oscar nominations and two wins, but it also launched him as a household name in the entertainment industry. But as much as his directing and acting skills played a major role in the film’s success, the truth is that the 1990 masterpiece just may have never been made had it not been for Costner’s ‘pain in the a—’ friend Michael Blake!
Kevin Costner’s ‘Pain in...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
IndieWire has published its Cannes 2024 Cinematography Survey. We analyzed the data to explore (again and again) that the nine-year-old camera, Arri Alexa Mini, is the most popular camera among Cannes filmmakers. Furthermore, interestingly, in its first appearance on the Cannes Cinematography Chart and jumped straight to second place, is the Arri 35.
The main cameras of Cannes 2024 are the Arri Alexa Mini and the 35. Cannes 2024 cinematography
The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival is taking place from 14 to 25 May 2024. IndieWire has reached out to the filmmakers behind 59 films screened in various categories in the festival. The DPs elaborated on the tools they utilized to tell their stories. Read the entire survey here.
Official poster of the 77th Cannes Film Festival featuring a still image from the movie Rhapsody in August by Akira Kurosawa (1991)
As the tradition calls, we took the data and filtered it to the cameras used, to explore tendency. Based on the info,...
The main cameras of Cannes 2024 are the Arri Alexa Mini and the 35. Cannes 2024 cinematography
The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival is taking place from 14 to 25 May 2024. IndieWire has reached out to the filmmakers behind 59 films screened in various categories in the festival. The DPs elaborated on the tools they utilized to tell their stories. Read the entire survey here.
Official poster of the 77th Cannes Film Festival featuring a still image from the movie Rhapsody in August by Akira Kurosawa (1991)
As the tradition calls, we took the data and filtered it to the cameras used, to explore tendency. Based on the info,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Kevin Costner feels Francis Ford Coppola’s pain. Both invested their own millions — “just shy of $100 million” for Costner, he told me, and $120 million for Coppola — in ambitious movies that no one else wanted to fund.
“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” (which debuted out-of-competition at Cannes on May 19 to the extended standing ovation that is de rigueur these days) landed New Line/Warner Bros. as its stateside theatrical distributor in what Costner said was a “very modest” deal. He added that “Horizon” sold well to foreign territories at Cannes via K5, although it was slow going at first.
Coppola is still hoping someone will pay him to release his film. Costner is concerned that the auteur is vulnerable. “There’s people that will take advantage of you and I fear people will do that to Francis,” he said. “I’m worried about him, too. I feel they will do that to him.
“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” (which debuted out-of-competition at Cannes on May 19 to the extended standing ovation that is de rigueur these days) landed New Line/Warner Bros. as its stateside theatrical distributor in what Costner said was a “very modest” deal. He added that “Horizon” sold well to foreign territories at Cannes via K5, although it was slow going at first.
Coppola is still hoping someone will pay him to release his film. Costner is concerned that the auteur is vulnerable. “There’s people that will take advantage of you and I fear people will do that to Francis,” he said. “I’m worried about him, too. I feel they will do that to him.
- 5/21/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Western drama is still scheduled to return with its last episodes in November of this year.
There’s been so much off-camera drama surrounding “Yellowstone” that fans of the show can be forgiven for thinking that some of its characters have leaped off the screen and into real life. The rugged Western series following the triumphs, failures, and betrayals of the Dutton family hasn’t aired a new episode since January 1, 2023, and its co-creator Taylor Sheridan has decided to nix the planned final two seasons of the show and end it after its current fifth installment. Now, Paramount has announced that production on the long-awaited second half of Season 5 has finally begun, which means that fans can officially start getting excited about the return of new episodes to Paramount Network this November.
Key Details: Much of the blame for ‘Yellowstone’ production delays has been laid at the feet of...
There’s been so much off-camera drama surrounding “Yellowstone” that fans of the show can be forgiven for thinking that some of its characters have leaped off the screen and into real life. The rugged Western series following the triumphs, failures, and betrayals of the Dutton family hasn’t aired a new episode since January 1, 2023, and its co-creator Taylor Sheridan has decided to nix the planned final two seasons of the show and end it after its current fifth installment. Now, Paramount has announced that production on the long-awaited second half of Season 5 has finally begun, which means that fans can officially start getting excited about the return of new episodes to Paramount Network this November.
Key Details: Much of the blame for ‘Yellowstone’ production delays has been laid at the feet of...
- 5/21/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Kevin Costner in Cannes In common with his compatriot Francis Ford Coppola who self-financed Megalopolis, Kevin Costner isn’t afraid to put his money where is mouth is. For the first part of Horizon: An American Saga he has mortgaged his four properties to raise the funds which has enabled him to also complete Chapter Two of the epic Western.
Kevin Costner in Cannes: 'We tend to think that Westerns are simple, but they are complicated' Photo: Richard Mowe And he has already started production on the third part before he closed down the shoot after three days’ work to come to the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of the first film. “It was so important for me to come to a place where movies are viewed in a very open way,” he said.
On his leap into the unknown he believes the risk is worth it. “I do...
Kevin Costner in Cannes: 'We tend to think that Westerns are simple, but they are complicated' Photo: Richard Mowe And he has already started production on the third part before he closed down the shoot after three days’ work to come to the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of the first film. “It was so important for me to come to a place where movies are viewed in a very open way,” he said.
On his leap into the unknown he believes the risk is worth it. “I do...
- 5/21/2024
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The fifth season of Yellowstone is halfway done, so the show is not over yet. As the hit series draws closer to its anticipated finale, fans are eager to see how the story of the Dutton family is going to end. However, one key player in the show’s success, Kevin Costner, has thrown a wrench in the works by hinting that he may not return for the final episodes unless certain “conditions” are met.
Since reports of Costner’s departure from Paramount’s show began to circulate in 2023, his controversial exit has been linked to schedule conflicts, financial demands, and a shift in focus toward other projects. But, in a recent interview for a GQ cover story, the 69-year-old actor offered his perspective on the situation and discussed his potential return to Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner in a still from Yellowstone | Linson Entertainment
Indeed, the actor revealed that his return...
Since reports of Costner’s departure from Paramount’s show began to circulate in 2023, his controversial exit has been linked to schedule conflicts, financial demands, and a shift in focus toward other projects. But, in a recent interview for a GQ cover story, the 69-year-old actor offered his perspective on the situation and discussed his potential return to Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner in a still from Yellowstone | Linson Entertainment
Indeed, the actor revealed that his return...
- 5/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In the entertainment industry, where blockbusters are funded by rich billionaires with deep pockets, Kevin Costner is standing out from the crowd by putting his own money into his passion project. The veteran actor and filmmaker, 69, recently revealed that he has invested a staggering $38 million of his own money into his new Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga.
We must accept that the Yellowstone star’s commitment to his forthcoming project is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing challenges in securing funding from traditional sources, he was determined to see his vision come to life.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Warner Bros.
But what truly sets Costner apart is his willingness to call out the wealthy elite of Hollywood for not stepping up to support his project. In a recent GQ interview, the actor challenged Tinsetown’s “brave, rich” billionaires who didn’t help, prompting Coster to risk...
We must accept that the Yellowstone star’s commitment to his forthcoming project is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing challenges in securing funding from traditional sources, he was determined to see his vision come to life.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga | Warner Bros.
But what truly sets Costner apart is his willingness to call out the wealthy elite of Hollywood for not stepping up to support his project. In a recent GQ interview, the actor challenged Tinsetown’s “brave, rich” billionaires who didn’t help, prompting Coster to risk...
- 5/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner arrived at the Cannes Film Festival surrounded by his children on Sunday night for the premiere of his new film Horizon: An American Saga. The appearance marked a rare reunion of the entire Costner family on the international stage, showcasing the close-knit bonds that have defined this Hollywood dynasty.
The Costner family looked elegant together as they walked the red carpet. Kevin, known for iconic movies like Dances with Wolves and Field of Dreams, led the way with his engaging presence.
His daughters Lily, Grace Avery and Annie looked beautiful in their dresses, and his sons Cayden Wyatt and Hayes looked dashing in their suits.
The family reunion on the French Riviera showed how close the Costners are, even though Kevin divorced his wife, Nicole Baumgartner, last year in an acrimonious divorce. He has worked hard to maintain strong bonds with all his children from his previous marriages.
The Costner family looked elegant together as they walked the red carpet. Kevin, known for iconic movies like Dances with Wolves and Field of Dreams, led the way with his engaging presence.
His daughters Lily, Grace Avery and Annie looked beautiful in their dresses, and his sons Cayden Wyatt and Hayes looked dashing in their suits.
The family reunion on the French Riviera showed how close the Costners are, even though Kevin divorced his wife, Nicole Baumgartner, last year in an acrimonious divorce. He has worked hard to maintain strong bonds with all his children from his previous marriages.
- 5/21/2024
- by Lauren Ramsey
- Uinterview
After over a year hiatus, Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 has begun production in Montana, as earlier promised and then revealed by Paramount Network Monday. The Western drama series approaches its close with the final episodes predicted to land in November later this year.
Four and a half seasons of the Taylor Sheridan series have followed the Dutton Family, led by patriarch Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, who oversees the largest cattle ranch in the modern-day United States. The Dutton family faces constant challenges from those at its borders — the growing Bozeman, Montana, the fictional Indian reservation of Broken Rock and America’s first national park.
With several prequel series and a contemporary spinoff in the works, the original installment was originally set to conclude at the end of 2023, but the WGA and SAG strikes delayed production on the final episodes.
Read on for what we know about Yellowstone Season 5 Part II:...
Four and a half seasons of the Taylor Sheridan series have followed the Dutton Family, led by patriarch Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, who oversees the largest cattle ranch in the modern-day United States. The Dutton family faces constant challenges from those at its borders — the growing Bozeman, Montana, the fictional Indian reservation of Broken Rock and America’s first national park.
With several prequel series and a contemporary spinoff in the works, the original installment was originally set to conclude at the end of 2023, but the WGA and SAG strikes delayed production on the final episodes.
Read on for what we know about Yellowstone Season 5 Part II:...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Famed for his roles in iconic movies like The Untouchables and Bull Durham, Kevin Costner stands tall as one of the most acclaimed and versatile legends in Hollywood. However, shockwaves went through the news when his wife of eighteen years, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce about a year ago. Furthermore, early rumors that started swirling about the reasons behind the move blamed his Yellowstone project for causing conflicts in the actor’s work-life balance.
Kevin Costner in Bull Durham
It turns out, that those talks may have only been partially true. The Man of Steel star recently spoke out on the actual issues that took a toll on his marriage as well as him being as surprised as any other on knowing the news. Additionally, he also opened up on his commitments to upcoming projects like Horizon and also on why he stays so focused on his work.
The actual...
Kevin Costner in Bull Durham
It turns out, that those talks may have only been partially true. The Man of Steel star recently spoke out on the actual issues that took a toll on his marriage as well as him being as surprised as any other on knowing the news. Additionally, he also opened up on his commitments to upcoming projects like Horizon and also on why he stays so focused on his work.
The actual...
- 5/20/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner‘s seven children range from 40 to 13 years old. Despite the 27-year age range, his three daughters and four sons love and support each other and their famous parents. So much so that five of them flew across the Atlantic to support their dad.
Lily Costner, Hayes Logan Costner, Grace Avery Costner, Kevin Costner, Cayden Wyatt Costner and Annie Costner | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Costner’s 2024 movie, Horizon: An American Saga, premiered at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. And his family took to the red carpet. In Costner’s first directorial effort since 2003’s Open Range, the Yellowstone star again takes on the American West in this drama. Horizon chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre- and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.
The Costner kids take a selfie together in Cannes, France. Kevin Costner signs autographs | Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images...
Lily Costner, Hayes Logan Costner, Grace Avery Costner, Kevin Costner, Cayden Wyatt Costner and Annie Costner | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Costner’s 2024 movie, Horizon: An American Saga, premiered at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. And his family took to the red carpet. In Costner’s first directorial effort since 2003’s Open Range, the Yellowstone star again takes on the American West in this drama. Horizon chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre- and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.
The Costner kids take a selfie together in Cannes, France. Kevin Costner signs autographs | Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner will return to the Western genre with his film series Horizon: An American Saga, the first part of which is set to arrive in theaters June 28. The first film in a planned four-arc installment premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival to an 11-minute 40-second standing ovation, which brought the actor to tears.
Costner, who stars in and directs the Western installments, has been wanting to bring this project to the screen since 1988 when he started dreaming it up. He cowrote it with Jon Baird. The Dances With Wolves star revealed that production has begun for the third film and that he has plans to make a fourth. The second part of the series will follow the first with a theatrical release this summer.
Read on for everything we know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga:
What is Horizon: An American Saga about?
The...
Costner, who stars in and directs the Western installments, has been wanting to bring this project to the screen since 1988 when he started dreaming it up. He cowrote it with Jon Baird. The Dances With Wolves star revealed that production has begun for the third film and that he has plans to make a fourth. The second part of the series will follow the first with a theatrical release this summer.
Read on for everything we know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga:
What is Horizon: An American Saga about?
The...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Costner risked everything to turn his dream project into reality, and now he’s basking in the glory brought by Horizon: An American Saga after it was well-received during its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga / Warner Bros.
The actor notably left Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone due to a number of reasons, one of which was his desire to focus on his own movie. The gamble was truly a precarious move, but he showed no slowing down once he got a grip on his new project.
Kevin Costner Shares Financial Struggles While Making Horizon Movie
A still from Horizon: An American Saga / Warner Bros.
During a Cannes press conference, actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner expressed his frustration over the hardships he faced while making Horizon: An American Saga (via Variety):
I don’t know why it’s so hard to get...
Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga / Warner Bros.
The actor notably left Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone due to a number of reasons, one of which was his desire to focus on his own movie. The gamble was truly a precarious move, but he showed no slowing down once he got a grip on his new project.
Kevin Costner Shares Financial Struggles While Making Horizon Movie
A still from Horizon: An American Saga / Warner Bros.
During a Cannes press conference, actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner expressed his frustration over the hardships he faced while making Horizon: An American Saga (via Variety):
I don’t know why it’s so hard to get...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Sienna Miller has been a consistent performer ever since her breakthrough roles in Matthew Vaughn’s Layer Cake and Alfie. She impressed critics and audiences with her performances playing real-life people in Factory Girl, The Edge of Love, and The Girl, while also starring in award-winning films such as Foxcatcher and American Sniper.
Sienna Miller in The Edge of Love | Lionsgate
Like most actors and actresses in the industry in the early 2000s, everyone was doing their best to impress Harvey Weinstein who was the most powerful and influential producer at the time. Getting his approval meant a stable Hollywood career and Miller believed that his constant abuses at her were a form of tough love, which she felt was a badge of honor.
Sienna Miller Felt Inaugurated After Being Shouted At By Harvey Weinstein
Sienna Miller and Jude Law in Alfie | Paramount Pictures
Harvey Weinstein had a lot of...
Sienna Miller in The Edge of Love | Lionsgate
Like most actors and actresses in the industry in the early 2000s, everyone was doing their best to impress Harvey Weinstein who was the most powerful and influential producer at the time. Getting his approval meant a stable Hollywood career and Miller believed that his constant abuses at her were a form of tough love, which she felt was a badge of honor.
Sienna Miller Felt Inaugurated After Being Shouted At By Harvey Weinstein
Sienna Miller and Jude Law in Alfie | Paramount Pictures
Harvey Weinstein had a lot of...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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