When it comes to war dramas and westerns, few actors resonate emotionally with audiences as deeply as Sam Elliott and George MacKay. Their recent roles in Yellowstone prequel 1883 and Oscar-nominated epic 1917, respectively, have showcased their profound ability to convey the harrowing experiences of conflict. The Heartfelt Performance Elliott plays Shea Brennan in the hit series 1883. Throughout the first two episodes, he has stolen the scene every time he appears on screen. His portrayal of a hardened cowboy dealing with loss and responsibility is compelling and gut-wrenching. It indeed hints at what could be one of the best...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Fans can evidently see how much effort and authenticity Taylor Sheridan is putting on Yellowstone. Apart from the rigorous training the actors went through in preparation for their roles, the director also provided the horses used in the show.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone / Paramount Network
The series has been met with several controversies in the past couple of months following Kevin Costner’s exit, but despite all that, the show remains a testament to the filmmaker’s devotion to the rich Western culture.
Taylor Sheridan Provided Trained Horses In Yellowstone For Everyone’s Safety
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, director Taylor Sheridan revealed he insisted on using his own horses on the set of Yellowstone. As a real-life cowboy, he knows exactly what’s safe and what’s not, so he makes the grand gesture of buying all of the horses to be shown in the series.
All the horses,...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone / Paramount Network
The series has been met with several controversies in the past couple of months following Kevin Costner’s exit, but despite all that, the show remains a testament to the filmmaker’s devotion to the rich Western culture.
Taylor Sheridan Provided Trained Horses In Yellowstone For Everyone’s Safety
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, director Taylor Sheridan revealed he insisted on using his own horses on the set of Yellowstone. As a real-life cowboy, he knows exactly what’s safe and what’s not, so he makes the grand gesture of buying all of the horses to be shown in the series.
All the horses,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
After trying his hand at acting (and considerably succeeding nonetheless), Taylor Sheridan found his true calling in writing, directing, and producing, and those are exactly the fields in which he has been excelling lately. While his other projects have been successful masterpieces themselves, his smash hit Yellowstone saga and the prequel succeeding series are regarded as some of his best to date.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
That said, Sheridan has also expressed how he doesn’t see his prequel Western series as spinoffs of the Kevin Costner-starrer. In fact, if anything, he has an excellent reason for seeing all his other ranch-y series in their respective lights instead of connecting it to the Yellowstone lore — one that even the Marvel Cinematic Universe must pay heed to if it truly wishes to step back on the track.
Taylor Sheridan Follows an Isolated Storyline Idea for His Series...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
That said, Sheridan has also expressed how he doesn’t see his prequel Western series as spinoffs of the Kevin Costner-starrer. In fact, if anything, he has an excellent reason for seeing all his other ranch-y series in their respective lights instead of connecting it to the Yellowstone lore — one that even the Marvel Cinematic Universe must pay heed to if it truly wishes to step back on the track.
Taylor Sheridan Follows an Isolated Storyline Idea for His Series...
- 6/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan took the television industry by storm when he came out with his neo-Western drama series, Yellowstone. Currently in its fifth season, the series has been met with unending praise from the critics as well as the fans. However, there is one actor out there who isn’t too fond of the show despite being a part of the franchise – Sam Elliot.
Yellowstone – a still from Season 4 | Paramount Network
Sam Elliott stars in the prequel series of Yellowstone, title 1883, as Shea Brennan. While the actor absolutely loves 1883, he has been quite vocal about his disdain for the O.G. show. He has outright stated that he isn’t a fan of Yellowstone despite both the shows being created by Taylor Sheridan. Despite this, the powerhouse filmmaker wants to collaborate with Sam Elliott again.
Sam Elliott Gets Brutally Candid about Yellowstone
Sam Elliott in a still from 1883 | Paramount+
During...
Yellowstone – a still from Season 4 | Paramount Network
Sam Elliott stars in the prequel series of Yellowstone, title 1883, as Shea Brennan. While the actor absolutely loves 1883, he has been quite vocal about his disdain for the O.G. show. He has outright stated that he isn’t a fan of Yellowstone despite both the shows being created by Taylor Sheridan. Despite this, the powerhouse filmmaker wants to collaborate with Sam Elliott again.
Sam Elliott Gets Brutally Candid about Yellowstone
Sam Elliott in a still from 1883 | Paramount+
During...
- 6/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Paramount+ offers a weeklong free trial standard to new customers, but with a special promo code you can try the streamer free for 30 days!
Paramount+ is already one of the most customer-friendly streaming services available. Not only is it one of the least expensive streamers on the market — with monthly plans starting at just $5.99 — but it offers all new customers a seven-day free trial standard, whether they opt for the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan or the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime tier. But over the weekend, Paramount+ unleashed a new promo code that allows viewers to extend their weeklong free trial to a month on either plan, and if you subscribe now, you can enjoy the service for the next 30 days at no cost!
How to Get 1-Month Free Trial of Paramount+ Click here to get the deal from Paramount+. Click “Try it Free” and choose which Paramount+ plan you want...
Paramount+ is already one of the most customer-friendly streaming services available. Not only is it one of the least expensive streamers on the market — with monthly plans starting at just $5.99 — but it offers all new customers a seven-day free trial standard, whether they opt for the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan or the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime tier. But over the weekend, Paramount+ unleashed a new promo code that allows viewers to extend their weeklong free trial to a month on either plan, and if you subscribe now, you can enjoy the service for the next 30 days at no cost!
How to Get 1-Month Free Trial of Paramount+ Click here to get the deal from Paramount+. Click “Try it Free” and choose which Paramount+ plan you want...
- 6/10/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
People often say whatever happens is always for the best, but every once in a while, an event triggers a butterfly effect of such epic proportions that it almost makes us believe in fate. Isabel May’s casting in the Yellowstone prequel spin-off, 1883, was one such result of the butterfly effect triggered by Taylor Sheridan and Paramount’s deal. And despite the integral role she plays in it, May’s actual contribution to Paramount goes way beyond her arc as Elsa Dutton.
A still of Isabel May as Elsa Dutton in 1883 [Credit: Paramount Network]Armed with a spark of ferocious energy, the lead of 1883 was not simply a girl coming out of her teens but a young woman who turned into Taylor Sheridan’s muse when he needed it the most. With the hounds of Paramount after him and the looming deadline ahead approaching closer every day, the making of 1883 was...
A still of Isabel May as Elsa Dutton in 1883 [Credit: Paramount Network]Armed with a spark of ferocious energy, the lead of 1883 was not simply a girl coming out of her teens but a young woman who turned into Taylor Sheridan’s muse when he needed it the most. With the hounds of Paramount after him and the looming deadline ahead approaching closer every day, the making of 1883 was...
- 6/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- 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
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
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It’s a good time to start streaming on Paramount+. Now through July, the streamer is slashing the price on its Paramount+ with Showtime annual plan by 50%. Normally $119.99 a year, Paramount+ with Showtime is now just $59.99 a year — or about $5 a month — for ad-free access to thousands of hours of content for free and stream all of Showtime’s catalog after you sign up. Plus, you get a week for free before paying.
It’s a good time to start streaming on Paramount+. Now through July, the streamer is slashing the price on its Paramount+ with Showtime annual plan by 50%. Normally $119.99 a year, Paramount+ with Showtime is now just $59.99 a year — or about $5 a month — for ad-free access to thousands of hours of content for free and stream all of Showtime’s catalog after you sign up. Plus, you get a week for free before paying.
- 6/4/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
Criminal Minds: Evolution is back. The chilling procedural returns for its second season on June 6. Want to keep up with the Bau team and their latest case? We have all the details about how to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2. Plus, find out what to expect from the new episodes.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 2 premieres June 6 (L-r) Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss in ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ | Michael Yarish /Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution is a revival of CBS’s long-running series Criminal Minds, which ended in early 2020. The show returned in late 2022 with most of the original cast (minus fan favorite Matthew Gray Gubler). But the new season came with a slightly different twist. Rather than the former case-of-the-week approach, Criminal Minds: Evolution focused on a single, disturbing case...
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 2 premieres June 6 (L-r) Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss in ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ | Michael Yarish /Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution is a revival of CBS’s long-running series Criminal Minds, which ended in early 2020. The show returned in late 2022 with most of the original cast (minus fan favorite Matthew Gray Gubler). But the new season came with a slightly different twist. Rather than the former case-of-the-week approach, Criminal Minds: Evolution focused on a single, disturbing case...
- 6/4/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It looks like Leslye Headland has become the new savior for George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as she has come up with The Acolyte, which takes place before the prequel trilogy. The series is the first live-action Star Wars project of the year, and turns out that it is the show that Disney had been looking for so long, that could save the age-old franchise.
A still from The Acolyte. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
The sci-fi franchise has recently met with immense criticism from fans because the recent films were box office bombs, and some fans believe that the new trilogy has negatively expanded their favorite universe. However, it looks like Headland’s upcoming show can get on the good side of the fans. Primarily because the expectations from the series are immensely high, especially after the trailer has created a lot of buzz from the fans.
Leslye Headland’s The...
A still from The Acolyte. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
The sci-fi franchise has recently met with immense criticism from fans because the recent films were box office bombs, and some fans believe that the new trilogy has negatively expanded their favorite universe. However, it looks like Headland’s upcoming show can get on the good side of the fans. Primarily because the expectations from the series are immensely high, especially after the trailer has created a lot of buzz from the fans.
Leslye Headland’s The...
- 6/1/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Star Wars will be getting a new show next month called The Acolyte. The mystery thriller show is reportedly set before the events of the Star Wars films (even the prequels) and follows the murder of multiple Jedi Knights. Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland acts as the creator and showrunner of the Disney+ series.
While the show has been in the making for the past four years, it has reportedly cost Disney a lot of money. According to a new report, the eight-episode series cost the studio $180 million, which is a lot considering the show features none of the characters previously seen in the franchise. Even the Ewan McGregor starring Obi-Wan Kenobi had a budget of $90 million.
Star Wars Series- The Acolyte Reportedly Cost $180 Million To Make A still from The Acolyte | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Star Wars franchise has increased its long-form content offerings ever since the end of the...
While the show has been in the making for the past four years, it has reportedly cost Disney a lot of money. According to a new report, the eight-episode series cost the studio $180 million, which is a lot considering the show features none of the characters previously seen in the franchise. Even the Ewan McGregor starring Obi-Wan Kenobi had a budget of $90 million.
Star Wars Series- The Acolyte Reportedly Cost $180 Million To Make A still from The Acolyte | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Star Wars franchise has increased its long-form content offerings ever since the end of the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In the first season of “Colin from Accounts,” Ashley and Gordon were forced together when an impulsive act led to a tragic accident involving an innocent and adorable stray dog. Season 2 of the Australian comedy series premieres on Paramount+ on Thursday, May 30, and will show what happens to the pair after they find a new home for Colin, only to decide they really need him back. You can watch Colin from Accounts: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.
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About ‘Colin from Accounts’ Season 2
When Ashley decided to flash her nipple at a passing motorist, she had no idea what kind of changes to her life would result.
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About ‘Colin from Accounts’ Season 2
When Ashley decided to flash her nipple at a passing motorist, she had no idea what kind of changes to her life would result.
- 5/30/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Since the age of prestige TV, the budget to make these shows have skyrocketed to new heights. With each passing year, a new TV show debuts that contains an extremely, unbelievably, high budget, taking the bar higher and higher in these wars of budgets. Yet some studios have no intention of slowing down. Disney has reportedly spent $180 million on its newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte.
Disney+’s The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
$180 million for a series with 8 30-minute-long episodes, the budget is enormous, especially when compared to other critically acclaimed and expensive TV shows like Game of Thrones or Taylor Sheridan’s 1883.
Disney Reportedly Spent $180 Million on The Acolyte
Amandla Stenberg in a still from The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With the Star Wars universe so wide and expansive, it is hard to follow and keep track of every single event and moment. However, Disney’s upcoming series, The Acolyte, is a...
Disney+’s The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
$180 million for a series with 8 30-minute-long episodes, the budget is enormous, especially when compared to other critically acclaimed and expensive TV shows like Game of Thrones or Taylor Sheridan’s 1883.
Disney Reportedly Spent $180 Million on The Acolyte
Amandla Stenberg in a still from The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With the Star Wars universe so wide and expansive, it is hard to follow and keep track of every single event and moment. However, Disney’s upcoming series, The Acolyte, is a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
NCIS fans fell in love with the on-screen chemistry between agents Ziva David and Tony Dinozzo in the early seasons of the hit TV show NCIS.
While both characters left the show years ago, their names lived on, and the actors were ready to make a guest appearance at any time.
Now, NCIS fans are getting the reunion we've wished for in a surprising way!
Earlier this month, Paramount+ announced the exciting news that fans will get to enjoy yet another NCIS spinoff.
This time, writers have brought back Ziva and Dinozzo, along with their daughter Tali. Here's everything we know about the unnamed NCIS Tiva TV series.
What is the Story Behind the NCIS Tony and Ziva Spinoff?
The unnamed Tiva NCIS spinoff -- affectionately nicknamed NCIS: Europe -- will feature former NCIS special agents Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David in their retirement years.
We fell in love with...
While both characters left the show years ago, their names lived on, and the actors were ready to make a guest appearance at any time.
Now, NCIS fans are getting the reunion we've wished for in a surprising way!
Earlier this month, Paramount+ announced the exciting news that fans will get to enjoy yet another NCIS spinoff.
This time, writers have brought back Ziva and Dinozzo, along with their daughter Tali. Here's everything we know about the unnamed NCIS Tiva TV series.
What is the Story Behind the NCIS Tony and Ziva Spinoff?
The unnamed Tiva NCIS spinoff -- affectionately nicknamed NCIS: Europe -- will feature former NCIS special agents Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David in their retirement years.
We fell in love with...
- 5/28/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 is one of the most popular Western prequel series and a fitting series that takes place before the events of Yellowstone. The prequel stories told the story of why the Dutton family decided to settle in Montana. The series features Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in the roles of James Dutton and Margaret Dutton in the lead role, and they travel from Tennessee to Fort Worth, Texas to start a new life.
Tom Hanks in 1883. Credits: ViacomCBS, Inc
The TV Series features a star-studded cast in its first season, but shooting the series has been a task in itself. Sam Elliot, who portrays the role of Shea Brennan, shared how Taylor Sheridan made his life hell, as he shared his primary concern when he first read the script of the prequel series.
Shea Brennan Expressed His Concern To Taylor Sheridan Upon Reading The Script of Yellowstone...
Tom Hanks in 1883. Credits: ViacomCBS, Inc
The TV Series features a star-studded cast in its first season, but shooting the series has been a task in itself. Sam Elliot, who portrays the role of Shea Brennan, shared how Taylor Sheridan made his life hell, as he shared his primary concern when he first read the script of the prequel series.
Shea Brennan Expressed His Concern To Taylor Sheridan Upon Reading The Script of Yellowstone...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone success gave him a special position within the television industry. He is currently serving as the creator of at least six big television productions, including the final season of his breakthrough series. Sheridan doesn’t handle the load very well as he revealed to Joe Rogan about his hectic work schedule that gave him just 4 hours of sleep for months.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount
At one particular point, he also took up the directing responsibilities of Those Who Wish Me Dead, which starred Angelina Jolie. Sheridan revealed that juggling his time between the film and the series was a mountain of a task that “killed” him.
Taylor Sheridan Was Pushed Beyond His Limits Working On One Angelina Jolie Film Angelina Jolie and Jon Bernthal in a still from Those Who Wish Me Dead | New Line Cinema
Taylor Sheridan ran a tight ship for his Yellowstone series.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount
At one particular point, he also took up the directing responsibilities of Those Who Wish Me Dead, which starred Angelina Jolie. Sheridan revealed that juggling his time between the film and the series was a mountain of a task that “killed” him.
Taylor Sheridan Was Pushed Beyond His Limits Working On One Angelina Jolie Film Angelina Jolie and Jon Bernthal in a still from Those Who Wish Me Dead | New Line Cinema
Taylor Sheridan ran a tight ship for his Yellowstone series.
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Patrick Gottsch, who dedicated his life to promoting and growing the rural and western way of life, died on Saturday, May 18, at the Fort Worth Stockyards. He was 70 and no cause was given.
Gottsch founded The Cowboy Channel in 2017, which became the Official Network of ProRodeo. Since Tuesday, The Cowboy Channel has been broadcasting a nightly 30-minute special on Gottsch’s life and career, with a one-hour telecast planned on Friday evening.
Yellowstone and 1883 creator Taylor Sheridan issued a statement.
“Patrick Gottsch was a pioneer and visionary in every sense of the word. He created a central entertainment and information outlet that became an essential tool in the lives of all who work in agriculture and live in rural America. He brought horsemanship into the living rooms of America through exposure to clinicians such as Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, and Ken McNabb. He was a tireless and stalwart protector...
Gottsch founded The Cowboy Channel in 2017, which became the Official Network of ProRodeo. Since Tuesday, The Cowboy Channel has been broadcasting a nightly 30-minute special on Gottsch’s life and career, with a one-hour telecast planned on Friday evening.
Yellowstone and 1883 creator Taylor Sheridan issued a statement.
“Patrick Gottsch was a pioneer and visionary in every sense of the word. He created a central entertainment and information outlet that became an essential tool in the lives of all who work in agriculture and live in rural America. He brought horsemanship into the living rooms of America through exposure to clinicians such as Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, and Ken McNabb. He was a tireless and stalwart protector...
- 5/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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
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
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
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
New customers can enjoy Paramount+’s standard weeklong free trial, or use a special promo code to watch Paramount+ with Showtime free for a month!
Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are back for another foul-mouthed adventure this month! On May 24, the new movie “South Park: The End of Obesity” makes its debut on Paramount+, available to subscribers of the Paramount+ Essential plan (normally $5.99 per month) and the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime tier ($11.99 per month). The new special will see new weight-loss wonder drugs flood into South Park, but Cartman is denied access! What will he and his friends do to get their hands on the drugs? Customers who have never tried Paramount+ can always enjoy a seven-day free trial of the streamer, but for a limited time, they can also use a special promo code to stream ad-free with Paramount+ with Showtime for a full month!
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Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are back for another foul-mouthed adventure this month! On May 24, the new movie “South Park: The End of Obesity” makes its debut on Paramount+, available to subscribers of the Paramount+ Essential plan (normally $5.99 per month) and the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime tier ($11.99 per month). The new special will see new weight-loss wonder drugs flood into South Park, but Cartman is denied access! What will he and his friends do to get their hands on the drugs? Customers who have never tried Paramount+ can always enjoy a seven-day free trial of the streamer, but for a limited time, they can also use a special promo code to stream ad-free with Paramount+ with Showtime for a full month!
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- 5/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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Paramount+ has never had better content. Since Viacom and CBS Access merged to form the new streamer in 2019, they’ve grown an impressive catalog that includes something for everyone: think the entire “Godfather” trilogy, the video game-adapted “Halo” series, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” “Jackass” and the recent revival of “Frasier.” These are only a few of the new and old titles that have made their way onto the streamer in the last couple of months.
And now Paramount+ with Showtime is offering a limited-time deal that allows you to watch all of these titles (and more) for just $5 a month. This is the best Paramount+ deal we’ve seen online all year, and it saves you more than 50% off the regular monthly price of $11.99. The bundle boasts buzzy...
Paramount+ has never had better content. Since Viacom and CBS Access merged to form the new streamer in 2019, they’ve grown an impressive catalog that includes something for everyone: think the entire “Godfather” trilogy, the video game-adapted “Halo” series, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” “Jackass” and the recent revival of “Frasier.” These are only a few of the new and old titles that have made their way onto the streamer in the last couple of months.
And now Paramount+ with Showtime is offering a limited-time deal that allows you to watch all of these titles (and more) for just $5 a month. This is the best Paramount+ deal we’ve seen online all year, and it saves you more than 50% off the regular monthly price of $11.99. The bundle boasts buzzy...
- 5/20/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
There is no easy way to say it but Taylor Sheridan is a certifiable genius – the kind whose inventions do not draw ecstatic gasps or thunderous applause from the crowd but rather incite blasphemous outcries and send shockwaves powerful enough to disrupt the status quo of civilized society.
As such, Sheridan singlehandedly has the ability to stop the conveyor belt of studio production lineups or get them churning with a stroke of his pen and there arenʼt many people within the industry who hold that scale of authority or power over one studioʼs entire creative and bureaucratic system.
Taylor Sheridan [Photo: Fort Worth Magazine]In one such situation (that proved the magnitude of his authority over his intellectual properties), Taylor Sheridan once shut down Paramountʼs demand to deliver an extension of his story despite the studio greenlighting Season 2 and ironically, the execs themselves coming up with storylines, plot points, and narratives to justify the arc for another season.
As such, Sheridan singlehandedly has the ability to stop the conveyor belt of studio production lineups or get them churning with a stroke of his pen and there arenʼt many people within the industry who hold that scale of authority or power over one studioʼs entire creative and bureaucratic system.
Taylor Sheridan [Photo: Fort Worth Magazine]In one such situation (that proved the magnitude of his authority over his intellectual properties), Taylor Sheridan once shut down Paramountʼs demand to deliver an extension of his story despite the studio greenlighting Season 2 and ironically, the execs themselves coming up with storylines, plot points, and narratives to justify the arc for another season.
- 5/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Tim McGraw [Image @thetimmcgraw/Instagram]
Fans will recall that Tim McGraw starred with his real-life wife in the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. However, the actor and singer has many movies and songs to his name. The latest news is that McGraw has nabbed a role in a new Netflix bull-riding drama that couldn’t be more perfect for his talent.
Yellowstone prequel 1883 star snags a new role on Netflix
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone 1883 prequel truly revealed an authentic film set and even more authentic was the role played by Tim McGraw and his real-life wife, Faith Hill. The couple starred as James and Margaret Dutton, ancestors of Kevin Costner’s iconic character of John Dutton.
Tim McGraw to star in a Netflix show [Image @yellowstone/Instagram]
When 1883’s finale episode aired, fans were truly sad, especially because James and Margaret Dutton’s daughter Isabel May was hit by an arrow and died. However, it...
Fans will recall that Tim McGraw starred with his real-life wife in the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. However, the actor and singer has many movies and songs to his name. The latest news is that McGraw has nabbed a role in a new Netflix bull-riding drama that couldn’t be more perfect for his talent.
Yellowstone prequel 1883 star snags a new role on Netflix
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone 1883 prequel truly revealed an authentic film set and even more authentic was the role played by Tim McGraw and his real-life wife, Faith Hill. The couple starred as James and Margaret Dutton, ancestors of Kevin Costner’s iconic character of John Dutton.
Tim McGraw to star in a Netflix show [Image @yellowstone/Instagram]
When 1883’s finale episode aired, fans were truly sad, especially because James and Margaret Dutton’s daughter Isabel May was hit by an arrow and died. However, it...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
The new deal will keep CBS the exclusive television home of Pbr events until 2030.
CBS is ready to saddle up for the long term once again. Pbr (Professional Bull Riders) has announced a new broadcasting deal with CBS and Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Television which will see Pbr events say goodbye to tape delays in favor of live windows on weekends, and will keep CBS as a partner of the Pbr until 2030. The deal will provide the most live coverage the sport has ever seen, and fans will have even more reasons to watch as CBS and Merit will surround live events with shoulder programming for the first time, demonstrating the value of Pbr and proving once again that sports leagues still see the value in over-the-air channels.
Key Details: Pbr will get consistent live broadcasting windows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the new deal. Pre- and post-event...
CBS is ready to saddle up for the long term once again. Pbr (Professional Bull Riders) has announced a new broadcasting deal with CBS and Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Television which will see Pbr events say goodbye to tape delays in favor of live windows on weekends, and will keep CBS as a partner of the Pbr until 2030. The deal will provide the most live coverage the sport has ever seen, and fans will have even more reasons to watch as CBS and Merit will surround live events with shoulder programming for the first time, demonstrating the value of Pbr and proving once again that sports leagues still see the value in over-the-air channels.
Key Details: Pbr will get consistent live broadcasting windows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the new deal. Pre- and post-event...
- 5/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Short answer: Yes, Paramount Plus offers a free one-week trial of its service for all new users. You can take advantage of the offer on both the Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ With Showtime. 7-Day Free Trial $5.99+ / month ParamountPlus.com
For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: Thechi.
Free trials are a great way to test out a service before having to commit to it. Whether you want to tune in and watch an event or game as it happens live, or you just want to see what’s available on your local channels, being able to do it without paying anything is a great option. These days, free trials are less common than they once were, but if you’re looking to sign up for Paramount+, you’re in luck.
Getting a Paramount+ free trial is simple, and it’s available to all...
For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: Thechi.
Free trials are a great way to test out a service before having to commit to it. Whether you want to tune in and watch an event or game as it happens live, or you just want to see what’s available on your local channels, being able to do it without paying anything is a great option. These days, free trials are less common than they once were, but if you’re looking to sign up for Paramount+, you’re in luck.
Getting a Paramount+ free trial is simple, and it’s available to all...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jared DiPane
- The Streamable
Country music superstar Tim McGraw is adding to his acting resume with a new drama series at Netflix.
Variety has learned that McGraw will star in the untitled series, which is set in the world of competitive bull riding. The official logline for the series states that it follows “a megastar champion (McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.”
The series, which hails from Skydance Television, was announced as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday.
Brandon Camp is the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner on the series, with Taylor Elmore also serving as co-showrunner and executive producer. McGraw will executive produce along with Tim Staples, Brian Kaplan and Joel Bergvall under their Down Home production banner. David Ellison,...
Variety has learned that McGraw will star in the untitled series, which is set in the world of competitive bull riding. The official logline for the series states that it follows “a megastar champion (McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.”
The series, which hails from Skydance Television, was announced as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday.
Brandon Camp is the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner on the series, with Taylor Elmore also serving as co-showrunner and executive producer. McGraw will executive produce along with Tim Staples, Brian Kaplan and Joel Bergvall under their Down Home production banner. David Ellison,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Tim McGraw will ride on Netflix.
The streamer has handed a series order to an untitled bull-riding drama starring the 1883 vet, the streamer announced Wednesday as part of its Upfront presentation to advertisers.
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“Set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, the series follows a megastar champion (played by McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young...
The streamer has handed a series order to an untitled bull-riding drama starring the 1883 vet, the streamer announced Wednesday as part of its Upfront presentation to advertisers.
More from TVLine3 Body Problem Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix - EPs Promise 'Epic Conclusion' to Sci-Fi SagaAdam Sandler's Happy Gilmore Movie Sequel Lands at NetflixWill Ferrell to Headline (Talladega Nights-Like?) Golf Comedy for Netflix
“Set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, the series follows a megastar champion (played by McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young...
- 5/15/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
As another M&a opportunity is potentially headed to the scrap heap, Paramount may be left to go it alone.
There’s very little about Paramount Global’s recent ownership question that has gone the way that company officials would want. The special committee designated to consider merger and acquisition opportunities is now working through its second major offer for the company, a $26 billion bid by Sony and its private equity firm partner Apollo Global Management. But a new report from CNBC is casting doubt on whether Sony really wants to follow through with its attempt to purchase Paramount Global, and it appears increasingly likely that the company won’t be sold at all.
Key Details: CNBC’s David Faber reports that Sony is “rethinking” its bid for Paramount Global. Due diligence has not begun, so while deal talks could still heat up, the two sides are not progressing as they would have hoped.
There’s very little about Paramount Global’s recent ownership question that has gone the way that company officials would want. The special committee designated to consider merger and acquisition opportunities is now working through its second major offer for the company, a $26 billion bid by Sony and its private equity firm partner Apollo Global Management. But a new report from CNBC is casting doubt on whether Sony really wants to follow through with its attempt to purchase Paramount Global, and it appears increasingly likely that the company won’t be sold at all.
Key Details: CNBC’s David Faber reports that Sony is “rethinking” its bid for Paramount Global. Due diligence has not begun, so while deal talks could still heat up, the two sides are not progressing as they would have hoped.
- 5/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Today, MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Audio announced a new weekly Comedy Central podcast from Jon Stewart, “The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart.” The podcast, which launches in early June, will feature the Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning host as he dives into the most critical topics across current events. The show will feature a variety of guests, including newsmakers, authors and celebrities. “The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart.” will be available across all major podcast platforms and produced by Paramount Audio in association with Busboy Productions.
“After much reflection, meditation, and prayer, I have decided to extend my work week to two days,” said Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning host Jon Stewart. “All hail Comedy Central!”
“Jon’s return to The Daily Show has been a runaway success – a powerful reminder of why he’s the voice of our generation and so critical to the national conversation," said Chris McCarthy, Paramount...
“After much reflection, meditation, and prayer, I have decided to extend my work week to two days,” said Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning host Jon Stewart. “All hail Comedy Central!”
“Jon’s return to The Daily Show has been a runaway success – a powerful reminder of why he’s the voice of our generation and so critical to the national conversation," said Chris McCarthy, Paramount...
- 5/10/2024
- Podnews.net
Paramount’s controlling shareholder Shari Redstone preferred to keep the company together in a sale, but that outcome appears less and less likely.
The sale of a company as large as Paramount Global is a highly involved process. The company’s primary shareholder Shari Redstone’s haste to do business with David Ellison and Skydance Media led to an exclusive negotiating period regarding a merger, but on May 3 that window ended without a deal. Now, Paramount executives have moved on to considering a $26 billion offer from Sony and their private equity partner Apollo Global Management. There has been a significant amount of talk regarding the regulatory issues that would face Sony and Apollo in their attempt to get control of Paramount, but new details surfacing this week indicate many of those concerns will be made irrelevant, as Sony and Apollo plan to sell off assets that would otherwise potentially run them afoul with government officials.
The sale of a company as large as Paramount Global is a highly involved process. The company’s primary shareholder Shari Redstone’s haste to do business with David Ellison and Skydance Media led to an exclusive negotiating period regarding a merger, but on May 3 that window ended without a deal. Now, Paramount executives have moved on to considering a $26 billion offer from Sony and their private equity partner Apollo Global Management. There has been a significant amount of talk regarding the regulatory issues that would face Sony and Apollo in their attempt to get control of Paramount, but new details surfacing this week indicate many of those concerns will be made irrelevant, as Sony and Apollo plan to sell off assets that would otherwise potentially run them afoul with government officials.
- 5/9/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
During his recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Taylor Sheridan shared his thoughts about Tom Hanks’ Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump. The showrunner shared his criticism regarding the implausible premise and unrealistic portrayal of the film’s protagonist, describing the movie as overly simplistic and didactic.
Forrest Gump | Credit: Paramount Pictures
However, the revelation comes as a surprise considering Hanks made a cameo appearance in the spin-off of his hit western drama, 1883. Singer-actor, Tim McGraw shared the details of how the miniseries managed to secure a cameo from the Oscar-winning actor, despite Sheridan’s conflicting opinions on his iconic movie.
Tom Hanks’ Surprising Cameo in the Yellowstone Spin-off
The success of the Western drama Yellowstone has been followed by several spin-offs. Starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the 2021 miniseries 1883 serves as the first spin-off, which follows the post-Civil War era of the Dutton family’s journey to establish the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana.
Forrest Gump | Credit: Paramount Pictures
However, the revelation comes as a surprise considering Hanks made a cameo appearance in the spin-off of his hit western drama, 1883. Singer-actor, Tim McGraw shared the details of how the miniseries managed to secure a cameo from the Oscar-winning actor, despite Sheridan’s conflicting opinions on his iconic movie.
Tom Hanks’ Surprising Cameo in the Yellowstone Spin-off
The success of the Western drama Yellowstone has been followed by several spin-offs. Starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the 2021 miniseries 1883 serves as the first spin-off, which follows the post-Civil War era of the Dutton family’s journey to establish the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana.
- 5/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The fat-trimming of Paramount’s streaming operations comes amidst the company’s efforts to find a buyer or merger partner.
Paramount Global is pulling out of the kids’ streaming game. As first reported in February, the company is shutting down its kid-focused streaming platform Noggin and laying off its entire staff. Few details were available about the move to sunset Noggin at the time, but now Viacom is providing more information about when viewers can expect to see Noggin log off for the final time, allowing Paramount to focus its streaming efforts more on Paramount+.
Key Details: Noggin will shut down on July 2, and all billing will stop by May 30 at the latest. Many Noggin titles will continue to be available on Paramount+. Paramount is still working through merger talks with Skydance Media. 7-Day Free Trial $5.99+ / month ParamountPlus.com
For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: Thechi.
Paramount Global is pulling out of the kids’ streaming game. As first reported in February, the company is shutting down its kid-focused streaming platform Noggin and laying off its entire staff. Few details were available about the move to sunset Noggin at the time, but now Viacom is providing more information about when viewers can expect to see Noggin log off for the final time, allowing Paramount to focus its streaming efforts more on Paramount+.
Key Details: Noggin will shut down on July 2, and all billing will stop by May 30 at the latest. Many Noggin titles will continue to be available on Paramount+. Paramount is still working through merger talks with Skydance Media. 7-Day Free Trial $5.99+ / month ParamountPlus.com
For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: Thechi.
- 5/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Grabbing a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription at this great price will grant you access to a wide range of new shows and movies in the next year.
Paramount+ with Showtime is already one of the best values in the streaming world. It costs just $11.99 per month to stream unlimited content ad-free, and it features the full libraries of both Paramount+ and Showtime on one combined service. Viewers can even get an annual plan of the streamer to avoid worrying about paying month-to-month, and for a limited time new Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can get a full year of the streamer for just $59.99, half off the standard price of $119.99. You’ll need a special promo code to get the deal, though, and we’ve got it for you below!
How to Get 1 Year of Paramount+ with Showtime for $59.99 (50% Off) Click here to get the deal. Choose Paramount+ with Showtime’s annual plan.
Paramount+ with Showtime is already one of the best values in the streaming world. It costs just $11.99 per month to stream unlimited content ad-free, and it features the full libraries of both Paramount+ and Showtime on one combined service. Viewers can even get an annual plan of the streamer to avoid worrying about paying month-to-month, and for a limited time new Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can get a full year of the streamer for just $59.99, half off the standard price of $119.99. You’ll need a special promo code to get the deal, though, and we’ve got it for you below!
How to Get 1 Year of Paramount+ with Showtime for $59.99 (50% Off) Click here to get the deal. Choose Paramount+ with Showtime’s annual plan.
- 5/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The future of Paramount may be decided in the coming days. In addition to a bid from Skydance, the Wall Street Journal reports Sony and Apollo Global Management have teamed up to offer $26 billion in cash for the entertainment company. Ultimately, the decision will be made by Shari Redstone, who owns most of the voting shares of Paramount.
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While it’s hard to guess where Paramount would pivot under Skydance, a Sony/Apollo ownership offers more clues. Sony doesn’t own any TV stations, but it does create a lot of television shows that air on multiple networks. Its shows include “Shark Tank,” “The Wheel of Time,” “The Boys,” “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “Twisted Metal.”
The big question is whether Sony holds on to Paramount’s CBS or...
7-Day Free Trial $5.99+ / month ParamountPlus.com
For a limited time, get 50% off a year of Paramount+ With Showtime with Code: Thechi.
While it’s hard to guess where Paramount would pivot under Skydance, a Sony/Apollo ownership offers more clues. Sony doesn’t own any TV stations, but it does create a lot of television shows that air on multiple networks. Its shows include “Shark Tank,” “The Wheel of Time,” “The Boys,” “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “Twisted Metal.”
The big question is whether Sony holds on to Paramount’s CBS or...
- 5/2/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
“Behind the Music” Season 2 premieres this week, featuring a lineup of fresh stories, as well as a few remastered episodes. The spotlight shines on Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins, and Wolfgang Van Halen in the second season. Additionally, you can enjoy newly remastered episodes about 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-t, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G., and Sinead O’Connor. You can stream all three new episodes of “Behind the Music” Season 2 on Paramount Plus beginning on Wednesday, May 1. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.
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“Behind the Music” first premiered on Paramount...
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About 'Behind the Music' Premiere
“Behind the Music” first premiered on Paramount...
- 5/1/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama series Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner in the lead, became a runaway success with audiences and critics thanks to the actor-turned-writer’s sharp screenplay and story. Encouraged by the reception, the Veronica Mars star went on to create two prequels to the series namely 1883 and 1923, which traced the ancestry of the Duttons and the Yellowstone ranch.
A still from Yellowstone directed by Taylor Sheridan (image credit: Paramount Plus)
1923 saw two veteran superstars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren playing the central protagonists. In an interview, Sheridan spoke of the effort and detail involved in the production design of the series. When asked about comparisons to a James Cameron masterpiece regarding the colossal budget that was involved, the creator took the reference to another Hollywood epic to state his point.
Taylor Sheridan Gave A Fitting Context To 1923’s Massive Budget
After the huge popularity of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan...
A still from Yellowstone directed by Taylor Sheridan (image credit: Paramount Plus)
1923 saw two veteran superstars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren playing the central protagonists. In an interview, Sheridan spoke of the effort and detail involved in the production design of the series. When asked about comparisons to a James Cameron masterpiece regarding the colossal budget that was involved, the creator took the reference to another Hollywood epic to state his point.
Taylor Sheridan Gave A Fitting Context To 1923’s Massive Budget
After the huge popularity of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan...
- 4/29/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Word cropped up about a potential team-up of Paramount+ and Peacock in February, but Paramount CEO Bob Bakish neglected to inform his superiors about the talks.
Consumers who follow the streaming world were surprised earlier this year by news that Paramount had engaged with NBCUniversal regarding a potential team-up of their streaming services Paramount+ and Peacock. Speculation became rampant about what a deal could look like, and what it would mean for the future of an industry that will almost certainly need to experience some consolidation to survive moving forward. But, a new report from The Wall Street Journal explains why those discussions never went any further, and how they could have contributed to the anticipated ouster of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish.
Key Details: Several possible combinations of Paramount+ and Peacock were discussed by executives of both companies. Bakish did not keep Paramount’s board of directors or controlling...
Consumers who follow the streaming world were surprised earlier this year by news that Paramount had engaged with NBCUniversal regarding a potential team-up of their streaming services Paramount+ and Peacock. Speculation became rampant about what a deal could look like, and what it would mean for the future of an industry that will almost certainly need to experience some consolidation to survive moving forward. But, a new report from The Wall Street Journal explains why those discussions never went any further, and how they could have contributed to the anticipated ouster of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish.
Key Details: Several possible combinations of Paramount+ and Peacock were discussed by executives of both companies. Bakish did not keep Paramount’s board of directors or controlling...
- 4/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The revised offer has been presented to the Paramount board as Skydance tries to gain the approval of company shareholders.
There may not be a need for an investor revolt at Paramount Global to try and stop the company from merging with Skydance Media. Multiple shareholders have raised questions about a plan for Skydance to pay Paramount's controlling shareholder $2 billion for her stake in the company, which caused concern because of its potential to dilute the shares of every other Paramount stakeholder. But a Monday report from Deadline indicates that Skydance has revised its offer for Paramount to make the deal easier to stomach for Paramount’s shareholders not named Redstone.
Key Details: A dividend or stock repurchase had been discussed as a way to satisfy nervous Paramount shareholders in the past. The request for a new offer originated with Redstone’s holding company National Amusements Inc. Paramount’s exclusive...
There may not be a need for an investor revolt at Paramount Global to try and stop the company from merging with Skydance Media. Multiple shareholders have raised questions about a plan for Skydance to pay Paramount's controlling shareholder $2 billion for her stake in the company, which caused concern because of its potential to dilute the shares of every other Paramount stakeholder. But a Monday report from Deadline indicates that Skydance has revised its offer for Paramount to make the deal easier to stomach for Paramount’s shareholders not named Redstone.
Key Details: A dividend or stock repurchase had been discussed as a way to satisfy nervous Paramount shareholders in the past. The request for a new offer originated with Redstone’s holding company National Amusements Inc. Paramount’s exclusive...
- 4/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Reports indicate Bakish could be out as soon as Monday as Paramount continues merger talks with Skydance Media.
Paramount Global has not completed its merger with Skydance Media, but it appears it’s taking the next step in that process. According to multiple reports, Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is set to resign from the company under pressure and could see his exit come as early as Monday. Bakish has been sitting in the top chair since 2018 when CBS and Viacom merged into Paramount Global, but his vision for the company’s future is no longer aligned with the goals of its controlling shareholder Shari Redstone.
Key Details: Bakish has been an opponent of the merger with Skydance. Executives at CBS are concerned about what will happen to the company’s TV networks after Bakish’s departure. Skydance CEO David Ellison plans to take the top spot at the new Paramount Global,...
Paramount Global has not completed its merger with Skydance Media, but it appears it’s taking the next step in that process. According to multiple reports, Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is set to resign from the company under pressure and could see his exit come as early as Monday. Bakish has been sitting in the top chair since 2018 when CBS and Viacom merged into Paramount Global, but his vision for the company’s future is no longer aligned with the goals of its controlling shareholder Shari Redstone.
Key Details: Bakish has been an opponent of the merger with Skydance. Executives at CBS are concerned about what will happen to the company’s TV networks after Bakish’s departure. Skydance CEO David Ellison plans to take the top spot at the new Paramount Global,...
- 4/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Everyone knows that Taylor Sheridan is truly one of the greatest legendary masterminds in the entertainment industry, having created not only the epic Yellowstone show but also a series of spin-offs that serve and will serve as its prequels and sequels. But did you know that one of his spin-off series even beat the blockbuster Game of Thrones saga in one aspect?
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone.
As it turns out, this is only true, especially when talking about his most recent spin-off show 1923, which will soon be spawning a second season that was delayed due to the strikes. And as hard as it may be to believe, Sheridan is pretty confident that this particular series of his has managed to surpass even GoT when it comes to the budget its first season has been created on.
Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 Beats Game of Thrones with a Greater Budget?
Back in 2022, when...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone.
As it turns out, this is only true, especially when talking about his most recent spin-off show 1923, which will soon be spawning a second season that was delayed due to the strikes. And as hard as it may be to believe, Sheridan is pretty confident that this particular series of his has managed to surpass even GoT when it comes to the budget its first season has been created on.
Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 Beats Game of Thrones with a Greater Budget?
Back in 2022, when...
- 4/28/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
What Sonic the Hedgehog is to speed, Knuckles the Echidna is to strength. He’s a super-serious superhero, and he gets a show of his own this week when “Knuckles” premieres on Paramount+ on Friday, April 26. The series will follow Knuckles as he attempts to train his student in the ways of the Echidna warrior. It promises to be a hilarious and heartfelt journey for Knuckles and his scholar Wade, and no fan of the Sonic franchise will want to miss it! You can watch Knuckles with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. You can also watch with Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch ‘Knuckles’ Premiere When: Friday, April 26, 2024 Where: Paramount Plus Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. 7-Day Free Trial$5.99+ / month amazon.com/paramount-plus About ‘Knuckles’ Premiere
Knuckles (voice of Idris Elba) once counted himself among the allies of Dr. Robotnik, the evil genius...
How to Watch ‘Knuckles’ Premiere When: Friday, April 26, 2024 Where: Paramount Plus Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. 7-Day Free Trial$5.99+ / month amazon.com/paramount-plus About ‘Knuckles’ Premiere
Knuckles (voice of Idris Elba) once counted himself among the allies of Dr. Robotnik, the evil genius...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Few actors can make a successful jump from the front of the camera to behind it. While stars like Ben Affleck have navigated this transition, Taylor Sheridan has proved that he isn’t far behind. The star who became a recognizable face on television in shows like Sons of Anarchy and Veronica Mars, found his true calling as a writer with his hugely popular series Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Encouraged by the success of the show, Sheridan went on to create two prequels namely 1883, and its immediate sequel 1923 which starred Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in the lead roles. The series, which has been renewed for a 2nd season, was initially given a different title by the writer, but was subsequently modified following the change in its historical setting.
How Did Taylor Sheridan’s 1932 Become 1923?
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama series Yellowstone follows the Dutton family and their feud...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Encouraged by the success of the show, Sheridan went on to create two prequels namely 1883, and its immediate sequel 1923 which starred Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in the lead roles. The series, which has been renewed for a 2nd season, was initially given a different title by the writer, but was subsequently modified following the change in its historical setting.
How Did Taylor Sheridan’s 1932 Become 1923?
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama series Yellowstone follows the Dutton family and their feud...
- 4/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner is back in business as Mike McLusky, returning as the "mayor" of the prison town known as Kingstown.
After his terrible accident, there were fears that he'd ever fill Mike's shoes again. Those fears were unfounded.
The explosive trailer for the upcoming third season proves he's nimble on his feet but even more potent with his words.
Mayor of Kingstown is a high-adrenaline series about a small town in the business of America’s prison system.
Kingstown is pushed to its limits again and again as rampant crime inside prison walls, and outside has a stranglehold on its population.
Things reached a boiling point in the first season, as a horrifying riot put many at risk.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 saw tensions rise even further as everyone weathered the impact of the riot and how to survive in its aftermath.
In the third season, a series of explosions...
After his terrible accident, there were fears that he'd ever fill Mike's shoes again. Those fears were unfounded.
The explosive trailer for the upcoming third season proves he's nimble on his feet but even more potent with his words.
Mayor of Kingstown is a high-adrenaline series about a small town in the business of America’s prison system.
Kingstown is pushed to its limits again and again as rampant crime inside prison walls, and outside has a stranglehold on its population.
Things reached a boiling point in the first season, as a horrifying riot put many at risk.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 saw tensions rise even further as everyone weathered the impact of the riot and how to survive in its aftermath.
In the third season, a series of explosions...
- 4/25/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Taylor Sheridan has made a massive name in television after making Yellowstone for Paramount Network. The neo-Western series starring Kevin Costner has been running for five seasons with numerous spin-offs attached to it. It is commendable that most of the Yellowstone content is written by Sheridan himself. However, his approach was a bit different initially.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan did not think about writing most of the series himself from the start. Initially, he wanted to borrow the style of the Arrowverse co-creator Greg Berlanti. Unfortunately, the concept of a writer’s room did not work for Sheridan and he took on the task of telling the tales to the audience the way he wanted.
Why did Taylor Sheridan’s plan for a writer’s room for Yellowstone fail?
Taylor Sheridan created and acted in Yellowstone
The presently defunct- Arrowverse was one of the biggest things in television.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan did not think about writing most of the series himself from the start. Initially, he wanted to borrow the style of the Arrowverse co-creator Greg Berlanti. Unfortunately, the concept of a writer’s room did not work for Sheridan and he took on the task of telling the tales to the audience the way he wanted.
Why did Taylor Sheridan’s plan for a writer’s room for Yellowstone fail?
Taylor Sheridan created and acted in Yellowstone
The presently defunct- Arrowverse was one of the biggest things in television.
- 4/23/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
If Skydance and Paramount exit their exclusive negotiating period without a deal, Sony and Apollo could be ready to step up.
Will there someday be a “Succession“-style show dedicated to the sale process of Paramount Global? The amount of twists and turns the saga has taken in the past few months could make for compelling television, and now a new wrinkle has emerged. The New York Times reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment is discussing the possibility of a joint bid to acquire Paramount with Apollo Global Management, which has unsuccessfully attempted to purchase Paramount multiple times in the past.
One possible deal structure would see Apollo serve as minority partner, with Sony in majority control of Paramount. Apollo lodged a $27 billion bid for Paramount but was rebuffed as Paramount entered into exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media. The two companies cannot make an official offer to Paramount until it exits...
Will there someday be a “Succession“-style show dedicated to the sale process of Paramount Global? The amount of twists and turns the saga has taken in the past few months could make for compelling television, and now a new wrinkle has emerged. The New York Times reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment is discussing the possibility of a joint bid to acquire Paramount with Apollo Global Management, which has unsuccessfully attempted to purchase Paramount multiple times in the past.
One possible deal structure would see Apollo serve as minority partner, with Sony in majority control of Paramount. Apollo lodged a $27 billion bid for Paramount but was rebuffed as Paramount entered into exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media. The two companies cannot make an official offer to Paramount until it exits...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“Ctrl+Alt+Desire” is a three-part docuseries sharing the twisted true story of Grant Amato. In 2019, the 29-year-old fatally got caught up in both his realities and fantasies, leading to him brutally murdering his family after pursuing a relationship with a woman on the internet. The episodes reveal his fascinating backstory, disturbing crimes, and chilling motives. “Ctrl+Alt+Desire” begins streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus on Monday, April 16. You can watch Ctrl+Alt+Desire with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. You can also watch with Amazon Prime Video.
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About ‘Ctrl+Alt+Desire’ Premiere
“Ctrl+Alt+Desire” delves into the shocking case of Grant Amato. He was living the good life,...
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About ‘Ctrl+Alt+Desire’ Premiere
“Ctrl+Alt+Desire” delves into the shocking case of Grant Amato. He was living the good life,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Besides acting, Taylor Sheridan is well-known for his screenwriting chops. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for writing for the movie Hell or High Water. In addition to this, he has also been nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award. In 2018, he emerged as a creator with the show Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
The show has been running successfully for five seasons even if critics have not always been kind with their reviews. He also created the prequel series 1883 in 2021. That same year, he also co-created the TV series Mayor of Kingstown. This show has not fared well with critics and the lead actor Jeremy Renner might have hinted at the reason.
Jeremy Renner’s Words Might Have Hinted at the Reason Behind Mayor of Kingstown‘s Low Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Jeremey Renner in a still from the Mayor of Kingstown...
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
The show has been running successfully for five seasons even if critics have not always been kind with their reviews. He also created the prequel series 1883 in 2021. That same year, he also co-created the TV series Mayor of Kingstown. This show has not fared well with critics and the lead actor Jeremy Renner might have hinted at the reason.
Jeremy Renner’s Words Might Have Hinted at the Reason Behind Mayor of Kingstown‘s Low Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Jeremey Renner in a still from the Mayor of Kingstown...
- 4/13/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
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