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also in the midst of a divorce after spending 18 years with estranged wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, has previously stated that he’s wanted to make “Horizon” for decades, and he made a personal investment to finance it. “I’ve mortgaged 10 acres on the water in Santa Barbara where I was going to build my last house,” he told Deadline in May.

GQ last year, adding gift-giving between co-stars was a “mandatory” gesture.He gifted his Kilmer a burial plot in Boothill Graveyard — the historic cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, where some of the most famous figures of the Old West rest.However, unbeknownst to Russell, Kilmer had also gotten him a gift.“What Val had gotten me was an acre of land overlooking Boothill,” the actor said.Russell, 74, commented on the symbolic jest of both their gifts.“Doc Holliday was all about death, but Wyatt’s all about life,” he said. “I guess that pretty much says it all.”The “Escape from New York” star was straightforward when asked what it was like to have Kilmer as a co-star.“If you’re asking me if it was great working with Val Kilmer… the answer is absolutely,” Russell said.Kilmer, who titled his memoir “I’m Your Huckleberry” after the infamous line he delivered as Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles after he succumbed to pneumonia, his daughter confirmed.

Life & Style reports.“Kevin is good at projecting calm, experience and a generally level head, but behind the scenes the whole Horizon project has been stressful to him financially, physically and even intellectually,” a source familiar with the project told the outlet.The Western film franchise, which also stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi, saw appalling box office numbers when it premiered in June 2024.Like its predecessor, “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two” got mostly negative reviews from critics after its release.The second installment still doesn’t have a theatrical release date, and it remains to be seen if it will ever get one.According to insiders, Costner “still doesn’t fully understand why the theatrical release of the first part of the story didn’t connect with most viewers, but he’s pressing forward with the rest of the films and he’s finally got some good news in the form of Chapter One’s excellent showing on Netflix, where it’s landed in the top ten.”“And Kevin and his team need it to perform because right now, Netflix is the only company with deep enough pockets to completely bail him out of the hole Kevin has dug for himself with these movies,” the insider added.

“Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One,” which cost $100 million to make, made only $32 million during its theatrical run, which came to an end last week.According to Box Office Mojo, the film domestically earned around $11 million the weekend it debuted in theaters on June 28.The movie’s gross domestic total was about $29 million when it closed in theaters last week.Internationally, “Chapter 1” made over $3.6 million — bringing the film’s worldwide box office total to $32.6 million.It’s been confirmed by Costner, 69, that he spent $38 million of his own money to make the first installment in the planned four-part film series.“That’s the message I want my kids to understand about who I am: that I do what I believe,” the actor told GQ in May when he was promoting “Horizon.”“I have fear like everybody else. I don’t want to be humiliated.” Costner’s film completely bombed upon its release less than two months ago.

The Numbers reported.The film, the third installment in the “A Quiet Place” franchise, centers around New York City during an alien invasion and stars Lupita Nyong’o, whom the New York Times says “commands the screen.”It is projected to enjoy earnings of $53 million this weekend, according to Variety, which would be the highest opener for the franchise.“Inside Out 2,” which was No. 1 for two weeks in a row, fell to second place, with $17.1 million in sales.The Disney/Pixar flick, which was released on June 14, has already earned $902.9 million globally, and is expected to surpass the $1 billion-dollar mark this weekend, according to Deadline.“Horizon: An American Saga,” the Western produced and directed by, and starring Kevin Costner, landed in third, with a $4.1 million-dollar take.

Kevin Costner said he would “like to be able” to return for the final season of “Yellowstone” — but a lot would have to go right in order to make that a reality.“I’d like to be able to do it but we haven’t been able to,” Costner told “Entertainment Tonight” in an interview to discuss his new movie, “Horizon: An American Saga,” while at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas.“I thought I was going to make seven [seasons of ‘Yellowstone’] but right now we’re at five. So how it works out — and I hope it does — but they’ve got a lot of different shows going on,” he said.

whisky business! “Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser announced his new brand of whisky Wednesday amid his coffee battle against the hit Paramount+ show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan.“I’m proud to announce that I have teamed up with some friends to start a whiskey brand inspired by the heritage and grit of the pioneers that built Montana,” Hauser wrote on Instagram. “The ranch, and namesake of our @lazykbarwhiskey, represents the long standing traditions and hard-fought history of ranchers in Montana.”Hauser continued that Lazy K Bar whiskey is an “8-year-old premium whiskey” now available exclusively in Montana and “was awarded 98 points by the Tasting Panel magazine.”“If you’re in big sky country, I hope you’ll grab a bottle,” he concluded.

brewing around the cast and crew of “Yellowstone” but it’s happening off set.The drama’s star Cole Hauser‘s coffee brand, Free Rein Coffee Company, is being sued by Bosque Ranch — which is owned by the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan.A lawsuit was filed Nov. 21 by the ranch against Free Rein in the Northern District of Texas’ federal court in San Angelo for trademark infringement.It cited unfair competition and false advertising in the filing.The suit claimed that Free Rein uses “a brand mark strikingly similar to Bosque Ranch’s registered trademark, potentially misleading consumers,” according to San Angelo Live.Both the caffeine company and the ranch use a similar logo, with the letters B and R intertwining.

won’t return until November 2024, the network announced.It’s still unclear if Kevin Costner, who said in September that he “concluded his work” on the series in 2022, will actually appear as patriarch John Dutton in some capacity. According to court documents related to his divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, his legal team also stated the actor “is not involved in any future episodes” of the show.The long “Yellowstone” delay is part-and-parcel of the WGA strike (now settled) and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which has put production on hold for nearly every TV series (and movie) since it began July 14.The “Yellowstone” drama also encompasses Costner and series co-creator Taylor Sheridan, who have reportedly been feuding for a while now, leaving a big question mark as to Costner’s fate on cable’s biggest hit in years.

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rusty.Alec Baldwin, 65, has undergone hip replacement surgery after wrapping filming of his controversial Western, “Rust,” his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, announced Tuesday on Instagram. “Alec got a new hip today…it was a long time necessary,” Baldwin wrote in the caption of the post, which shows the couple cuddling in a hospital bed.

“Yellowstone” will end after the second half of its fifth season — reportedly amidst tension between star Kevin Costner and series co-creator Taylor Sheridan for reasons vaguely hinted at in various press reports.The issue here is not so much that “Yellowstone” will call it quits — every show runs its course, eventually, and it’s always best to go out on top.But it’s the Shakespearean fashion in which this drama is playing itself out, both offscreen and in front of the cameras. Not one single frame has yet to be shot for the series’ swan song, and that’s a shame. “Yellowstone” fans, who’ve embraced John Dutton (Costner) et al.

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slamming Jane Campion’s Oscar-nominated Western “The Power of the Dog,” the Hollywood actor has also revealed he’s also not a fan of TV’s “Yellowstone” — despite starring in the show’s new prequel, “1883.”Elliott, 77, made the admission during his appearance on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast late last month, saying the wildly popular Western series was too soapy for his liking. “I’m not a ‘Yellowstone’ fan,” Elliott stated.

the Hollywood Reporter why he opts to use his birth name. “I think it’s more just out of respect for the art,” he said.“If you’re looking at a Basquiat piece and you have feelings about him personally,” he continued, adding, “is that fair to the art because of how you feel about him personally?”MGK can next be seen starring as a cold-blooded killer alongside Heather Graham and Sam Worthington in the Western drama “The Last Son,” now playing in select theaters and on demand.

Johnny Crawford,” the statement read.The spokespeople confirmed that Crawford “passed away peacefully” with his wife by his side.The actor was best known for his role in “The Rifleman,” where he played Mark McCain.He was nominated for best supporting actor at the Primetime Emmys in 1959 when he was just 13 years old.However, back in 2019 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before contracting COVID-19 and pneumonia.His cause of death has not yet been revealed; however, his website said that he was moved to a care home close to his wife after his diagnoses.“As cruel as Alzheimer’s disease is, Johnny still has that warm smile and sparkle in his eyes, and he’s surrounded by people who love him unconditionally,” the website read.The