Kevin Costner's new project, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' received a massive standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is split into two parts, set to premiere on June 28th and August 16th. Described as a cinematic adventure spanning the Civil War years, it explores the Old West's allure and challenges. Costner was emotional during the ovation, hinting at the film's potential success and generating significant hype.
Kevin Costner's four-part epic film "Horizon: An American Saga" is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Costner, who directs and stars in the film, expressed gratitude for the festival's inclusion of his work. The Western drama, set in the post-Civil War era, has been a two-decade-long passion project for Costner. The first part of the film will be shown on May 19 at Cannes, with subsequent releases scheduled for June 28 and August 16. Costner's personal investment in the project exceeds $20 million, showcasing his commitment to the film.
Kevin Costner, 69, experienced a 10-minute standing ovation at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival for his new epic Western film, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' which he directed, produced, and co-wrote. Costner, visibly moved to tears, expressed gratitude to the audience and his team for their support and belief in the project. The film, a passion project self-financed by Costner, received a positive response, indicating potential success for the filmmaker.
Kevin Costner stars in the two-part Western film 'Horizon: An American Saga' set during the Civil War, following his character Hayes Ellison as he ventures to a new land known as Horizon, exploring the lure of the Old West and its challenges through the lens of families, friends, and foes. The movie will be released in two parts, with the first part premiering on June 28 and the second on August 16. The star-studded cast includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, and others. Costner co-wrote and directed the film, marking his return to helming a movie since 2003.
Kevin Costner's upcoming western film 'Horizon: An American Saga' will screen out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The film, directed and starring Costner, explores the Old West during the Civil War and features a star-studded cast. Warner Bros. is set to release the two-part film, with the first part premiering on June 28 and the second on August 16.
Veteran actor Kevin Costner shared the trailer for his upcoming Western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga', highlighting his character's journey as a pioneer in the American West during the pre-and post-Civil War expansion. The movie, set to release in two parts in June and August, features a star-studded cast including Abbey Lee, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and more. Costner expressed admiration for the courage and resourcefulness of pioneers during a Zoom call with reporters.
Horizon: An American Saga is an upcoming two-part American epic Western film co-written with Jon Baird, and produced by, directed by and starring Kevin Costner. The film co-stars an extensive cast consisting of Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Ella Hunt, and Jamie Campbell Bower.Described as a two-part event, the film is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2024, with Chapters 1 and 2 scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on June 28, 2024 and August 16, 2024, respectively, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Kevin Costner celebrated his 69th birthday by sharing a throwback photo from his first film, 1981's 'Malibu Hot Summer', on Instagram. He expressed gratitude to his fans for their support and reflected on his journey as an actor. Costner's next project is the Western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga', which he is incredibly excited about. The film also stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, and many more. 'Horizon: An American Saga' is scheduled for a June 2024 release.
Kevin Costner was every inch the proud dad as he posed with his son Hayes, 15, at the Horizon: An American Saga photocall during Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Hayes will make his acting debut in the Western and looked like a mini-me of his dad at the photocall where they both wore smart white suits. The actor and director's son plays the younger version of his character in the film, which is the first part of a planned four-movie quadrilogy. The film marks 69-year-old Costner's fourth directorial effort and his first in 20 years since his 2003 Western Open Range. While there is still very little known about the story, Costner's character will be at the heart of it.
Sienna Miller, who stars in the film Horizon: An American Saga directed by Kevin Costner, attended the Cannes Film Festival with her daughter Marlowe and boyfriend Oli Green. The film, set during the Civil War, received a 10-minute standing ovation and Costner has plans for sequels. Miller and Costner were joined by their families on the red carpet. The movie, funded by Costner, will come to UK cinemas in June and features a star-studded cast including Sam Worthington and Jena Malone.
Francis Ford Coppola will premiere his self-financed epic 'Megalopolis' nearly half a century after winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, while Kevin Costner's multi-episode epic 'Horizon, An American Saga' will also be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
Kevin Costner's upcoming Western film, split into two parts with the first releasing on June 28 and the second on August 16, features his son Hayes Costner, 15, making his screen debut playing the same lead character as his father. The movie, portraying a violent and rough post-Civil War American west, also stars actors like Sienna Miller, Luke Wilson, and Sam Worthington.
April has been eventful in the media world with the releases of Prime Video's Fallout and A24's Civil War. Directed by Alex Garland, Civil War is set in an alternate future where secessionist movements battle across the US. Fallout, based on the post-apocalyptic RPG series, has garnered praise for its faithfulness to the games and engaging adaptation, increasing interest in the Fallout franchise. Both have received positive feedback, with Civil War showcasing great performances and Fallout attracting more viewers to the game series, including free access for Prime members.
The process of making movies, from conception to audience viewing, can take several years, as seen in the example of Civil War by Alex Garland, written in 2020 and released in 2024, reflecting the anxieties of societal breakdown and political extremism. The film consciously avoids the current bitter partisanship, sparking discussions on societal issues through the juxtaposition of California and Texas in the narrative.
Civil War, an American dystopian film by Alex Garland, maintained its top position in theaters for the second week, grossing $11.1 million in ticket sales over the weekend, totaling $44.9 million in two weeks. The movie, set in a near-future U.S. where Texas and California rebel against a fascist president, garnered attention with its $50 million budget and provocative premise, supported by A24's marketing showcasing war-torn U.S. cities.
Kevin Costner praised John Mulaney's tribute to his 1989 film 'Field of Dreams' during the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, expressing admiration for Mulaney's humor and the significance of the film's theme. Mulaney highlighted the iconic line 'If you build it, he will come' from the movie and playfully recounted the plot involving a baseball field, ghosts, and financial decisions, leaving Costner impressed. The exchange occurred during the presentation of the Oscar for best sound on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Nearly 50 years after winning the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or, Francis Ford Coppola will premiere his self-financed epic film, Megalopolis, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. The 85-year-old director's project, costing $120 million, tells the story of rebuilding a metropolis and stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and a star-studded cast. Coppola's return marks his eligibility for the Palme d'Or, 45 years after winning it for Apocalypse Now. The festival will also feature premieres for George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Kevin Costner's Horizon, an American Saga.
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Civil War is a 2024 dystopian action film, written and directed by Alex Garland. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Nick Offerman. Its plot follows a team of journalists who travel across the United States during the rapidly escalating Second American Civil War, which has engulfed the entire nation.Civil War had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 14, 2024, where it received initial positive reception from critics. It is scheduled to be theatrically released on April 12, by A24 in the U.S. and by Entertainment Film in the UK.
Chris Hemsworth revealed that he tried to convince Kevin Costner to cast him in his upcoming movie, but Costner declined, stating that the role in the Western-themed story better suited himself. Costner, known for his role in 'Yellowstone,' expressed willingness to continue acting in the series' final season despite rumors of his departure.
American actor, director, and producer Kevin Costner started his acting career in 1981 by starring in the romantic comedy independent film Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. He went on to appear in the films Testament (1983), and Shadows Run Black (1984) before co-starring in the 1985 ensemble western film Silverado alongside Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, and Danny Glover. The same year, he starred in the comedy film Fandango with Judd Nelson, as well as American Flyers with David Marshall Grant. In 1987, Costner starred as Eliot Ness in the crime film The Untouchables with Robert De Niro and Sean Connery. The following year, he starred as Crash Davis in the romantic comedy sports film Bull Durham with Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. The film is on AFI's 10 Top 10 for Greatest Sports Movies. Costner then starred in the sports fantasy drama film Field of Dreams with James Earl Jones. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, and was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Score and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2017, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". It's also on AFI's 10 Top 10 for Greatest Fantasy Movies.In the 1990s, Costner starred in numerous films including the 1990 epic Western film Dances with Wolves as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, which he also directed and produced. The film received 12 Academy Awards nominations with Costner winning Best Picture, Best Director and was nominated for Best Actor. He also starred as Robin Hood in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves with Morgan Freeman (1991), The Bodyguard with Whitney Houston (1992), Wyatt Earp with Dennis Quaid (1994), Tin Cup with Rene Russo (1996), The Postman with Will Patton (1997), Message in a Bottle with Robin Wright (1999) and For Love of the Game with Kelly Preston (also 1999). In the 2000s, he co-starred in the heist black action comedy film 3000 Miles to Graceland with Kurt Russell (2001), the Revisionist Western film Open Range with Robert Duvall (2003), Rob Reiner's romantic comedy film Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston (2005), psychological thriller film Mr. Brooks with Demi Moore (2007), and the comedy-drama film Swing Vote with Kelsey Grammer (2008).He was cast as Jonathan Kent in Zack Snyder's 2013 superhero film Man of Steel, based on the DC Comics character Superman. In 2014, he co-starred in the films Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit with Chris Pine, 3 Days to Kill with Amber Heard, and Draft Day with Jennifer Garner. For his role in the 2016 biographical drama film Hidden Figures, Costner and the cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He played Jessica Chastain's father in the 2017 biographical crime drama film Molly's Game and he portrayed lawman and Texas Ranger Frank Hamer in the 2019 period crime thriller film The Highwaymen opposite Woody Harrelson.Costner's television work includes playing Devil Anse Hatfield in the three-part Western television miniseries Hatfields & McCoys, and since 2018, he has played John Dutton on the neo-Western drama series Yellowstone.
Upcoming movies include 'Sing Sing' from A24, 'A Quiet Place: Day One' from Paramount Pictures, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' from Warner Bros Pictures, 'DIDI' from Focus Features, and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' from 20th Century Studios.
Kevin Costner expressed frustration over the portrayal of events at Yellowstone's Dutton Ranch by the show's producers, including showrunner Taylor Sheridan. Costner denied leaving the show for his passion project, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' which he funded by mortgaging his property. He explained how negotiations for Seasons 5, 6, and 7 of Yellowstone changed to 5A and 5B, causing scheduling conflicts. Costner faced challenges balancing his commitment to Yellowstone and his film project due to script delays, leading to production issues.
Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, and director. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.He rose to prominence starring in such films as The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), JFK (1991), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), The Bodyguard (1992), A Perfect World (1993), and Wyatt Earp (1994). During this time, Costner directed and starred in the western epic Dances with Wolves (1990), for which he won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director. He then starred in and co-produced Waterworld (1995) and directed The Postman (1997) and Open Range (2003).Costner's other notable films include Silverado (1985) No Way Out (1987), Tin Cup (1996), Message in a Bottle (1999), For Love of the Game (1999), Thirteen Days (2000), Mr. Brooks (2007), Swing Vote (2008), The Company Men (2010), 3 Days to Kill (2014), Draft Day (2014), Black or White (2014), McFarland, USA (2015), and The Highwaymen (2019). He has also played supporting parts in such films as The Upside of Anger (2005), Man of Steel (2013), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Hidden Figures (2016), Molly's Game (2017), and Let Him Go (2020).On television, Costner portrayed Devil Anse Hatfield in the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys (2012), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Since 2018, he has starred as John Dutton on the Paramount Network original drama series Yellowstone for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination and a Golden Globe award.
A24 released AI-generated posters for the movie Civil War depicting American cities in war-like scenarios, sparking backlash online. Viewers noticed inaccuracies such as a car with three doors and architectural errors. A source confirmed the images were AI-generated, meant to convey a dystopian realism. The use of AI in media, including films like Civil War, has stirred debate post 2023 WGA and SAG strikes. The movie posters are marketing materials and not part of the film itself. Despite criticisms, A24 defended the use of AI, stating it aligns with the movie's theme of 'what if' scenarios.
Zendaya stars in a sports drama as a tennis champion in a romantic triangle, earning slightly over $15 million in ticket sales, beating out faith-based film Unsung Hero and sci-fi movie Godzilla x Kong; Civil War, a film with Kirsten Dunst as a journalist in a divided America, dropped to fourth place.
Kevin Costner, known for his role in "Yellowstone," revealed in an interview that issues with the show stemmed from the lack of scripts, leading to delays in filming the second half of season 5. Despite allegations of wanting to work for only a week, Costner left his movie project to accommodate the show, which struggled to complete episodes due to script shortages.
The 75th annual Cannes Film Festival is a film festival that took place from 17 to 28 May 2022. The festival featured a tribute to actor Tom Cruise, whose film Top Gun: Maverick premiered at the festival and where the actor was awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or award on short notice. The official poster for the festival was designed as a homage to The Truman Show (1998).The festival returned to its full spectator capacity after disruption to the previous two year's editions due to COVID-19 restrictions in France.
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