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As movies like Bone Tomahawk and Tremors 4 have proven, horror and Westerns are two great tastes that taste great together. I always like to hear that another horror / Western blend is in the works – so I was glad to see The Hollywood Reporter announce that the folk horror thriller The Wolf and the Lamb, which is set “during the western expansion of the 1870s,” is coming our way. Cassandra Scerbo of the Sharknado franchise and Adrianne Palicki of The Orville star in the film, which is currently in production, with filming taking place in Montana.

The Wolf and the Lamb marks the feature writing and directing debut of Michael Schilf. Scerbo is taking on the role of a widowed school teacher searching for her only son, who is the latest child to go missing in a tight-knit mining camp. But when the son miraculously returns, he is more monster than man.

Truth or Dare‘s Cassandra Scerbo, John Wick actor Adrianne Palicki, Hostile‘s Q’orianka Kilcher and Braveheart‘s Angus Macfadyen have boarded The Wolf and the Lamb, a folk horror/thriller from writer and director Michael Schilf.

The genre pic takes place during the western expansion of the 1870s and is shooting in Montana. Scerbo plays a widowed school teacher searching for her only son, played by Jaydon Clark (The Rookie), who is the latest child to go missing in a tight-knit mining camp. But when the son miraculously returns, he is more monster than man.

Scerbo is known for playing Nova Clark in the Sharknado film series and appearances on the Grand Hotel and Guerrila TV series. Friday Night Lights alum Palicki is also known for turns on ABC’s Marvel drama Agents of Shield and Seth MacFarlane’s Fox dramedy The Orville.

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If you are a fan of modern Western then there is no platform better for you than Paramount+, as the Paramount Global streaming service has one of the most successful Western series franchises of recent times with several spin-offs and a lot more coming soon on the platform. We are talking about Yellowstone, and to be truthful this list is mostly comprised of shows related to the neo-Western series. So, if you love everything from cowboy hats to guns going off in Westerns here are the best Western shows on Paramount+ you should check out right now.

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Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a Western drama miniseries created by Chad Feehan. Based on the life of Bass Reeves, who was the first African American U.S. Marshal in west of the Mississippi River. Lawmen: Bass Reeves stars David Oyelowo in the lead role with Lauren E. Banks,...

Exclusive: Rumer Willis (Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood), Gbenga Akkinagbe (Rob Peace), Jeff Fahey (Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1) and Graham Greene (Echo) are in production in Arkansas on Broken Trail, a new Western from director Johnny Remo and his Skipstone Pictures.

Written by Remo and longtime collaborator Daniel Backman, the film set in 1875 watches as the life of Katherine (Willis) is shattered when her beloved husband falls victim to a murder orchestrated by the nefarious Colonel Davis (Fahey). Alone and overwhelmed, Katherine’s path crosses with John Scobell (Akinnagbe), a Black man with a troubled past as a former Pinkerton Agent. Despite initial reluctance, John is drawn to Katherine’s determination and the injustice of Caleb’s death. Together, they form an unlikely alliance fueled by a shared desire for retribution.

Others in the ensemble include Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hebert, Jeremy Sumpter and Connor Eterson. Remo...

Taylor Sheridan’s dedication to authenticity is unmatched, and he proved just how far he was willing to go for his art during the filming of a scene for his Yellowstone prequel series titled 1883. He actually risked a lot for this 2021 miniseries starring Sam Elliott & Tim McGraw to capture a pivotal scene, adding an unparalleled layer of authenticity to the gripping tale.

A still from Yellowstone, directed by Taylor Sheridan

The genius behind the cultural phenomenon of Yellowstone has not only given us a riveting portrayal of the Dutton family’s legacy, with coming attractions like the sequel show tentatively named 2024 but also two enthralling prequels—1883 and 1923.

Earlier this year, in an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Sheridan shared some fascinating insights into the real history of the Wild West in the late 1800s that served as the inspiration for 1883.

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While the writers are back at developing projects, film and TV productions have not yet returned in full swing with the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, still on strike. There are a few projects that have been given the go-ahead to start principle photography during this time with a waiver from SAG-AFTRA. This includes a Kevin Smith film titled The 4:30 Movie, as well as some projects from M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Ishana, Sam Raimi and Mel Gibson. According to Deadline, a western starring Ron Pearlman and Esai Morales titled, Cottonmouth, has also started production in Oklahoma with a waiver.

The film stars an ensemble featuring actors Martin Sensmeier, from Westworld, Ron Perlman known for Hellboy, Esai Morales, who can recently be seen in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Eric Nelsen, seen in Paramount+’s 1883, Jonathan Sadowski from Chernobyl Diaries, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, who can be seen in Peter Pan & Wendy, James Landry Hébert,...

Exclusive: Western thriller Cottonmouth entered production last week in Oklahoma after receiving a SAG interim agreement.

Cast includes Martin Sensmeier (Westworld), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Esai Morales (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning), Eric Nelsen (1883), Jonathan Sadowski (Chernobyl Diaries), Alyssa Wapanatâhk (Peter Pan & Wendy), James Landry Hébert (1883), and Kimberly Guerrero (The Glorias).

Brock Harris (Wild Game) is directing from a script he wrote alongside Jared Bonner.

Set in 1895, the film follows friends Ed and Frank (Sensmeier and Sadowski) who become brutal enemies in Oklahoma frontier territory when a rivalry develops over a woman (Wapanatâhk) who is set to inherit a prominent saloon. After a bounty hunter (Nelsen) makes Ed disappear to a tortuous prison run by a sinister warden (Perlman), he must learn the ways of an outlaw from a prison-mate (Morales) to escape and exact his revenge.

Pic is being produced by Randy Wayne and Talia Bella under their production company Rebellium Films,...

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Since “1883” made its linear debut on Paramount Network, viewer consumption for the series on Paramount+ has surged 108%.

The “Yellowstone” prequel has also seen double-digit growth both among men 18-34 and among women 25-54, up 26% and 12%, respectively, as well as total viewers on Paramount Network, up 14% (1.7 million vs. 1.5 million).

The ratings boost follows up on the show’s initial success as the first night drew in an audience of 3.8 million viewers during its June 18 premiere. The Paramount Network airing became the biggest scripted series to debut on cable since 2020.

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“1883” first premiered December 2021 on Paramount+. At the time, the premiere was simulcast on the Paramount Network where 4.9 million linear viewers tuned in, marking the company’s biggest new series premiere...

“Yellowstone” prequel “1883” drew in a total of 3.8 million linear viewers in its two-episode premiere on Paramount Network on Sunday night, becoming the biggest scripted series to premiere on cable since 2020.

The fresh viewership numbers come after the limited series first premiered in December 2021 on Paramount+. At the time, the premiere of “1883” was simulcast on the Paramount Network where 4.9 million linear viewers tuned in, making it the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015.

The full season of “1883” will continue to air weekly on Paramount Network over the summer. The special broadcast includes extended featurettes at the end of each episode.

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“1883” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family...

True to its lineage as part of the Dutton-verse, Yellowstone prequel 1883 delivered a big audience for the start of its cable run.

The Paramount+ series, which premiered in late 2021, is getting a full-season run on Paramount Network over the summer, and it drew a lot of eyeballs for its June 18 debut on the cable outlet. The two-episode premiere drew 3.8 million viewers on its first night, including replays and simulcasts on five other Paramount Global cable channels. The two episodes on Paramount Network averaged 1.52 million viewers, and simulcasts on Comedy Central, CMT, MTV, Pop and TV Land added about a million more to each episode. Replays contributed the rest.

That’s a strong showing, particularly considering that 1883 has been available to stream in its entirety for more than a year. In fact, were it a new series, it would be the most watched scripted debut on cable since The Walking Dead: World Beyond...

Remember when 1883 Season 1 launched on Paramount Network out of Yellowstone?

At the time, a handful of episodes aired before viewers had to stream the rest of the episodes on Paramount+.

It caused a lot of commotion amongst fans who did not have the streaming service.

Thankfully, those fans are getting their wish and will be able to watch all episodes of 1883 this summer on Paramount Network.

1883, the Yellowstone Origin story, will air weekly on Paramount Network beginning Sunday, June 18 at 8 Pm Et/Pt.

The good TV news doesn't stop there, either.

The special broadcast will include extended featurettes at the end of each episode, meaning 1883 fanatics can get an inside look at how the episodes were made, among other things.

1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America.

It is a stark retelling of Western expansion,...

1883 is headed to Paramount Network this summer. After being released as a Paramount+ exclusive, viewers will now see the entire limited series on the cable network. There are 10 episodes of the Taylor Sheridan series.

Starring Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, and James Landry Hebert, the historical drama is a prequel to Yellowstone. It shows a post-Civil war generation of the Dutton family as they leave Tennessee and head west to make a new life for themselves.

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As Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” comes to a close, fans will be able to catch the prequel Paramount+ series, “1883” on the network this June.

Paramount Network will air the full season of the Paramount+ limited series beginning Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m., with subsequent episodes dropping weekly thereafter. In addition to airing all 10 episodes, the network’s special broadcast will include extended featurettes at the end of each episode.

The series follows the origins of the Dutton family as they embark on a journey out west and through the Great Plains. According to the official logline, “It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land – Montana.”

Created by Taylor Sheridan, “1883” stars Sam Elliott, Billy Bob Thornton, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen and James Landry Hébert.

The full season of Paramount+’s awarding Yellowstone prequel limited series 1883 is headed to Paramount Network.

The special broadcast begins Sunday, June 18 at 8 Pm Et/Pt and will include extended featurettes at the end of each episode.

Created by Sheridan, 1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.

The series stars Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen and James Landry Hébert.

1883 hails from MTV Entertainment Studios, with production partners 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions. The series is executive produced by Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari.

The Unholy is a horror movie directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It is based on the novel written by James Herbert.

A supernatural horror film about miracles and apparitions, with a lot of religion (Catholic this time) and some clichés that work in lightweight horror films that work in a film that treads a firm ground without any risks…

Plot of The Unholy

A journalist with no scruples on the hunt for a scoop runs into the miracle of an apparition… and something else.

Movie Review The Unholy (2021)

If you like religion themed films, then this one is just about okay, it has its film touch (a little too much if you have watched movies for some time). It has touches of The Exorcist, apparitions like in The Ring and many others. Here and there, reputed screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos directs his first feature film cleverly but staying...

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Andrea Riseborough surprised Hollywood with her unexpected best actress Oscar nomination for her role in the indie drama, To Leslie, following a last-minute campaign that saw her many A-list friends raving about the film.

Following the recognition, To Leslie is returning to select theaters in North America and the U.K. ahead of the 2023 Oscars, which will air live on Sunday, March 12 on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Riseborough plays Leslie, a working-class single mother who wins the lottery, only to hit rock bottom with her alcoholism. Six years and 190,000 later, Leslie reconnects with her estranged 19-year-old son, James (Owen Teague) after getting kicked out of the motel where she’s been living. After breaking her son’s no-drinking house rules, Leslie returns to...

Grassroots campaigning has its place — even in the Oscar race.

There was a collective gasp across Hollywood this week when Andrea Riseborough was nominated for best actress for her performance in To Leslie, an indie movie that many haven’t heard of despite rave reviews.

The Canadian-based Momentum Pictures acquired To Leslie out of the 2022 edition of South by Southwest. The film was given a limited theatrical release in North America and the U.K. in October 2022, but it did nominal business. It was also made available on premium VOD.

Now, however, cinema owners are asking Momentum if they might have another go. The micro-distributor, which is a division of Entertainment One, will play To Leslie in approximately six theaters in North America this weekend, according a person familiar with the plan. The following week, the movie is expected to be made available in select U.K. theaters.

As awards season got underway,...

The stars are coming out for Andrea Riseborough’s turn in Michael Morris’ indie drama To Leslie.

Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Sarah Paulson and Edward Norton have hosted screenings, with more recent showings booked by Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox. After Paltrow’s screening, attended by the likes of Demi Moore along with Morris and Riseborough in attendance, the Goop founder called it a “masterpiece of a film” and went so far as to say that the title star should win “every award there is and all the ones that haven’t been invented yet.”

Many more have also posted about it on social media including Aniston (“Beautiful”), Susan Sarandon (“beautiful, lil gem of a film”), Helen Hunt (“If you’re out there voting for performances, don’t do it till you see Andrea Riseborough”), Zooey Deschanel (“amazing movie”), Melanie Lynskey (“even for her this is next level”), Mira Sorvino (“absolutely stunning,...

Exclusive: Actor and producer Jeffrey Dean Morgan, best known for his roles on AMC’s The Walking Dead, CW’s Supernatural, and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, has signed with Anonymous Content.

Morgan can be seen in the recently concluded 11th and final season of the hit AMC series, The Walking Dead, portraying the infamous antagonist, “Negan.” He joined the series in Season 6.

Up next, Morgan will reprise the role in the upcoming spin-off series Dead City. Along with Lauren Cohan reprising her role as “Maggie,” Dead City will follow the pair through post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Morgan and Cohan also serve as Executive Producers on the series that is set to premiere in April 2023 on AMC.

Morgan will also be joining the cast of the highly anticipated upcoming fourth season of Amazon’s hit series The Boys.

On the film side, recent credits include Warner Brother’s Rampage directed by Brad Peyton,...

To Leslie Trailer — Michael Morris‘ To Leslie (2022) movie trailer has been released by Momentum Pics. The To Leslie trailer stars Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Stephen Root, Owen Teague, Matt Lauria, James Landry Hébert, and Andre Royo. Crew Ryan Binaco wrote the screenplay for To Leslie. Poster To Leslie Movie Poster Plot Synopsis To Leslie‘s [...]

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"But you don't gotta worry about me, because, despite your best effort I ain't going nowhere." Momentum Pictures has revealed an official trailer for an indie drama titled To Leslie, marking the feature film debut of TV director Michael Morris. This already premiered at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, and will be out in October on VOD to watch. Years after a lottery win, a West Texas single mother is alone, living hard at the bottom of a bottle. Nowhere left to go, she is forced to come home and confront her past. She fights to rebuild her life and find redemption in a place that doesn't want her back. This sounds like a very Texas film in every way. Starring Andrea Riseborough as Leslie, with Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Stephen Root, Owen Teague, Matt Lauria, James Landry Hébert, & Andre Royo. This looks quite good, Riseborough clearly the best part about it,...

Momentum Pictures has purchased the North American and U.K. rights to Michael Morris’ “To Leslie,” a drama with Andrea Riseborough that had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. The film will be released in theaters and on VOD on Oct. 7.

Riseborough starts as a West Texas mother who wins the lottery and drinks it away just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. She comes home in the hopes of achieving redemption. Riseborough leads an ensemble that includes Oscar-winner Allison Janney, Marc Maron (“Maron”), Owen Teague (‘The Stand”), James Landry Hebert (“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”), Andre Royo (“The Wire”) and Stephen Root (“Barry”).

“To Leslie” was written by Ryan Bianco and produced by Claude Dal Farra, Brian Keady, Kelsey Law, Ceci Cleary, Philip Waley, Jason Shuman and Eduardo Cisneros. The film also features a score by multiple time Grammy nominee Linda Perry,...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan has joined the cast of Amazon’s The Boys for Season 4 as a recurring guest star. Details regarding the character he will play remain under wraps.

His work on the series will reunite Morgan with Supernatural creator Eric Kripke who serves as showrunner of The Boys. During his time on the CW series he portrayed John Winchester in a recurring capacity.

Kripke recently spoke about his attempts to secure Morgan’s participation in the new season, telling E! News, “Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a superfan of the show, so he and I are talking. We’re trying to figure out something for season four. Nothing finalized yet, but he and I are chatting and e-mailing and seeing it we can make it work with his busy schedule. So, stay tuned on that.”

Morgan can be seen in AMC’s The Walking Dead, which...

Exclusive: Gratiela Brancusi, the Romanian actress who recently found her first major role in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883, has signed with Elevate Entertainment for management in all areas.

Paramount+’s Western drama is a prequel to the hit Paramount Network series Yellowstone that follows the Dutton rancher family on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of uncolonized America. Brancusi stars alongside Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hébert and more. She plays Noemi, a Romani widow who is forced to raise two young boys on her own following the loss of her husband, coming to depend on, and develop a romantic interest in, Garrett’s Pinkerton agent Thomas.

The relative newcomer’s role in the show, which premiered in December, wound up being a major one, with Brancusi featuring in the majority of its 10-episode first season.

This 1883 review contains spoilers.

1883 Episode 10

Near the conclusion of this 1883 season 1 finale, the great Graham Greene’s newly-introduced character, Spotted Eagle, tells Tim McGraw’s hero of the story, James Dutton, that James looks “like a man who plans”.

There’s a reason 1883’s creator, Taylor Sheridan often writes about these steadfast characters born of an era where a man’s love of his family and his land was everything. There’s a reason why Sheridan always has the Dutton family typically one step ahead of their rivals. It’s because good writers write what they know. Good writers… write about themselves.

It is crystal clear that Sheridan has always had a plan for 1883, and it has been evident from the very first episode. Fans who will go back to the premiere now that the season is complete will pick up on hints and foreshadowing Sheridan left that are...

This 1883 review contains spoilers.

1883 Episode 9

Taylor Sheridan clearly came in with a plan of attack for the debut season of his prequel, 1883. The pacing throughout this batch of episodes has been a carefully crafted ride, swooping up hills, dipping into valleys, coupled with a great balance of character development, shootouts, and old-West chaos to keep any audience member entertained. A major component of that ride has been the season-long mystery of what will become of Dutton-daughter Elsa (Isabel May).

In the season premiere, audiences were witnesses to the show’s golden-haired heart shot through the belly with a Lacota arrow in a horrific attack on her group of pioneers. That scene, literally a fiery introduction to the motifs of the show, conveyed the death and danger that would become characters of their own throughout the 9 episodes so far, but it left many questions. How did this happen? When does this scene fit into the timeline?...

If you're still griping about having to purchase Paramount+ to get your Dutton fix, you're not going to like this news!

Those of us who have already realized the benefit to Paramount+ can prepare to welcome another generation of Duttons into our lives.

That's right! There's big Dutton news out of the streamer.

Paramount+ today announced more of its hit series from Taylor Sheridan, 1883, is planned for the service following a record-breaking performance that shattered the service’s record as the most-watched title ever globally.

Additionally, the service has ordered 1932, the next chapter of the Yellowstone origin story.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, 1932 will follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.

“The incredible storytelling and stellar performances behind 1883 have fueled phenomenal new records for Paramount+,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, ViacomCBS Streaming.

“Promoting the series through...

“Yellowstone” prequel “1883” has been renewed for additional episodes at Paramount Plus, and the ViacomCBS-owned streaming service has ordered another Taylor Sheridan-created origin-story show following the Dutton Family called “1932.” Yes, you guessed it — the show will follow a new generation of Duttons “during the time of western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.”

“1883″ stars Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen and James Landry Hébert.

The show follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of western expansion and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana. It is executive produced by Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari.

ViacomCBS, soon to be renamed Paramount,...

Paramount+ announced during the ViacomCBS investor meeting on Tuesday that Taylor Sheridan’s smash hit “1883,” the prequel to his western series “Yellowstone,” has been renewed for a second season. And the Dutton family saga is getting another spinoff, “1932,” which will be set during the tumultuous era of westward expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.

In other Sheridan news, Billy Bob Thornton will lead the writer/producer’s new series “Land Man,” as a crisis manager for an oil company. “Land Man” is based on the Boomtown podcast and will begin production in 2023.

And Zoe Saldaña will star in Sheridan’s CIA drama “Lioness,” which she’ll executive produce with Nicole Kidman.

“The incredible storytelling and stellar performances behind ‘1883’ have fueled phenomenal new records for Paramount+,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at ViacomCBS Streaming. “Promoting the series through linear sampling on the Paramount Network during their latest record-breaking...

As Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” universe expands, so does its audience. After “Yellowstone’s” Season 4 premiere in November soared to 14.7 million viewers — an impressive feat in today’s bleak linear TV landscape — “1883,” the neo-western prequel, had the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015.

The MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios production’s “sampler special” drew 4.9 million viewers on Paramount Network following a new episode of its Emmy-nominated predecessor. The first two episodes of the prequel will be broadcast on cable after “Yellowstone” on Sunday nights, but all other episodes will be exclusively on the re-branded ViacomCBS streamer.

In addition, “1883” broke ground as Paramount Plus’ most-watched original series premiere ever following its debut this past Sunday. The stark retelling of Western expansion in America’s promised land was also the No. 1 most social streaming drama series per data from Talkwalker Social Content Ratings. All in all, a happy...

The Sunday premiere of the Yellowstone prequel, 1883, set a new record as Paramount+ most watched original series premiere, more than doubling the previous viewership record across the service’s owned and operated platforms, with additional third party reporting still to come, the ViacomCBS streaming platform said without providing any ratings data.

Supporting the company’s claim for 1883‘s big debut on Paramount+ over the first 24 hours of release is the delivery of the premiere’s airing behind Yellowstone on Paramount Network. The promotional linear telecast drew strong 4.9 million total viewers in Live+Same Day, according to Nielsen, making it the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015.

1883, created and executive produced by Yellowstone co-creator/EP Taylor Sheridan, held onto impressive 65% of its big Yellowstone lead-in (7.5 million).

For comparison, another new...

Pioneer days never looked so good.

The premiere to the Yellowstone prequel 1883 was held Saturday night at the Wynn Resorts Las Vegas, as Studio 101 and Paramount+ showcased their high hopes for the new series in epic style. The first two episodes of the prequel series were screened, following the Dutton family as they embark on the journey west through the Great Plains.

The series bows on Paramount+ on December 19.

101 Studios CEO David C. Glasser and 1883 creator Taylor Sheridan introduced the screening, That was followed by an after-party at Sw Steakhouse on the property, featuring a custom 1883 light show on the resort’s Lake of Dreams. Throughout the night, a five-piece orchestra played the score of 1883, created by composer Brian Tyler.

Attending the event and starring in the series were Tim McGraw (James Dutton), Faith Hill (Margaret Dutton), Sam Elliott (Shea Brennan), and Billy Bob Thornton (Jim Courtright).

Executives...

Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Billy Bob Thornton were on hand Saturday for the red carpet premiere of “1883,” their new “Yellowstone” origin series on Paramount Plus, at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Also hitting the two-episode screening at the Encore Theater and after-party at Sw Steakhouse — hosted by the streamer and 101 Studios — were series creator, writer and director Taylor Sheridan and cast members Sam Elliott, Isabel May, Lamonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hébert, Dawn Olivieri, Graciela Brancusi, Amanda Jaros and Martin Sensmeier.

Premiering on Dec. 19 on Paramount Plus, “1883” follows the Dutton family as they make their way across the Great Plains for a new life in Montana.

Saturday night’s guest list also included ViacomCBS president and CEO Bob Bakish, 101 Studios CEO David C. Glasser and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings.

The evening also featured a custom light show on the Wynn’s Lake of Dreams.

The “Yellowstone” prequel series “1883” at Paramount Plus has added Graham Greene to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively.

The prequel series follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains. Greene will play Spotted Eagle, a Crow elder who spots the wagon train and tells James Dutton about the place, Paradise Valley, where he should settle with his family.

Greene earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as Kicking Bird (Ziŋtká Nagwáka) in “Dances with Wolves.” He is also known for starring in films like “The Green Mile,” “Maverick,” and “Wind River,” the last of which was written and directed by “1883” creator and “Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan. His TV credits include “Northern Exposure,” “The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon,” “Longmire,” and “Goliath.”

He is repped by Greene & Associates Talent Agency.

The main cast of “1883” includes Tim McGraw, Faith Hill,...

Paramount Plus has unveiled an official trailer for the “Yellowstone” prequel series “1883.”

“1883” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America, offering audiences a stark retelling of western expansion and a study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land, Montana.

The trailer opens with a shootout in a field, and as it comes to a close, John Dutton (Tim McGraw) says to two nearby men, “So y’all just sit and watch? Thanks for the help.” The trailer continues as you follow Dutton and his family attempting to travel west until they find “country’s worth the journey.” Clips are shown of the journey beginning to intensify, as Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) attempts to control the traveling group, saying in one clip, “You can police yourselves or I can do it,...

1883 Trailer 2 and New Cast Members Announced — The second teaser trailer and new cast members for 1883 (2021) have been released by Paramount+. View here the first 1883 teaser trailer. Press Release Paramount+ Announces Series Regulars And Additional Cast For Highly-anticipated Original Series, “1883” Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, James Landry Hébert, [...]

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Delving into the origins of the Dutton family in 1883 will be a fun experience.

Months after the preliminary cast of the Yellowstone spinoff was revealed, Paramount+ is revealing all the goodies ahead of launch.

Below, we've rounded up all the new faces and who they'll be playing when the series launches on December 19.

- Audie Rick will play young John Dutton Sr.

- Marc Rissmann will play Josef, a European immigrant who is married to Risa, who travels with an employed crew to guide his group across the frontier.

- Eric Nelsen will play Ennis, a young, handsome cowboy who agrees to help escort a group of inexperienced men, women and children north to find a home.

- James Landry Hébert will play Wade, a young cowboy who finds himself as part of a crew for a caravan of hopeful travelers making their way north for a better life.

- Dawn Olivieri will play Claire,...

Exclusive: Taylor Sheridan’s anticipated Yellowstone prequel 1883 has announced the full cast ahead of the December 19 premiere on Paramount+. Audie Rick (Kenobi: A Star Wars Story), Marc Rissmann (Game of Thrones), Eric Nelsen and James Landry Hébert (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood) are set as series regulars alongside previously announced Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May and Lamonica Garrett. Additional cast includes Dawn Olivieri (Bright), Emma Malouff (American Crime Story), Alex Fine, Gratiela Brancusi, Anna Fiamora (A Shining Moment), Nichole Galicia (Django Unchained), Stephanie Nur (Four Women and a Funeral), Amanda Jaros (Women of the Movement), Noah Le Gros (A Score to Settle) and Martin Sensmeier (Yellowstone).

Created by Sheridan, 1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study...

"You'd be surprised what people can do..." Redbox has unveiled an official trailer for the indie film The Last Son, a western thriller from filmmaker Tim Sutton who is known for his low key indie films previously - Memphis, Dark Knight, Donnybrook, Funny Face. In this one, an outlaw attempts to end his evil family line. Sam Worthington stars as Isaac LeMay, a murderous outlaw cursed by a terrible prophecy, hunting down his offspring to prevent his own death before targeting his son. Shot entirely on location in Montana, "The Last Son truly portrays the brutality that was the West in the 19th century." The cast includes Thomas Jane, Colson Baker (aka "Machine Gun Kelly"), Heather Graham, Kim DeLonghi, Scotty Bohnen, Danny Bohnen, and James Landry Hébert. It actually looks a bit better than expected, more cinematic than Sutton's last features. A violent western with a grizzled Worthington ready to take on everyone alone.

Stars: Melora Walters, Zachary Knighton, Stan Shaw, Noah Segan, Bill Sage, Natasha Bassett, Pat Healy, Devin Druid, James Landry Hébert, Tina Parker, Alexandra Harris, Peggy Schott, Da Leigh, Jeremy King, Jennifer Rader | Written by Cameron Burns, Aaron B. Koontz, Keith Lansdale | Directed by Aaron B. Koontz

After gang leader Duncan reluctantly recruits his straight-arrow younger brother Jake to participate in their next great train robbery he’s seriously wounded when the heist goes sideways. Finding shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town, Jake seeks help for their wounded leader and is surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws, especially the virgin among them.

If we’re honest, horror westerns are Very difficult to get right. On one side there’s dross like Umbrage and Gallowalkers,...

Danny Strong and Handmaid's Tale breakout Sydney Sweeney have joined Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 

The movie, set in 1969 Los Angeles, also has added Polish actor Rafal Zawierucha to play a young Roman Polanski, joining previously announced star Margot Robbie, who portray Sharon Tate. Clu Gulager, James Landry Hébert and Better Things star Mikey Madison also have been tapped as castmembers.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follows Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former star of a Western TV series, and his longtime stunt double, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), who are struggling to ...

Danny Strong and Handmaid's Tale breakout Sydney Sweeney have joined Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 

The movie, set in 1969 Los Angeles, also has added Polish actor Rafal Zawierucha to play a young Roman Polanski, joining previously announced star Margot Robbie, who portray Sharon Tate. Clu Gulager, James Landry Hébert and Better Things star Mikey Madison also have been tapped as castmembers.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follows Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former star of a Western TV series, and his longtime stunt double, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), who are struggling to ...

Stars: Scout Taylor-Compton, James Landry Hébert, Mark Boone Junior, Michael S. New, Elana Krausz, Kevin Ragsdale, Russell Geoffrey Banks, Rich Lee Gray, Katrina Grey | Written by Rich Ragsdale, Kevin O’Sullivan, Jason Chase Tyrrell | Directed by Rich Ragsdale

Jim and Julie are vacationing in Thailand where Julie falls in love with photographing the Thai “Ghost Houses” that are believed to give spirits shelter and comfort. A couple of British travellers take them on an adventure to the countryside with the promise of showing Jim and Julie a ghost house graveyard where the old houses are discarded. After leaving the graveyard with a souvenir, Julie becomes cursed and is increasingly plagued by visits from a malevolent spirit, Watabe, that threatens both her sanity and her life. After Julie is hospitalised in a state of terror, Jim must find a way to lift the curse in three days before Julie loses her...

Network: NBCEpisodes: 26 (hour)Seasons: TwoTV show dates: February 27, 2017 — June 30, 2018Series status: CancelledPerformers include: Clive Standen, Jennifer Beals, Gaius Charles, Brooklyn Sudano, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Michael Irby, James Landry Hébert, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Simu Liu, and Ali Kazami.TV show description:A prequel set thirty years prior to the Liam Neeson feature film trilogy, the Taken TV show stars Clive Standen as a younger, hungrier former Green Beret, Bryan Mills. After a personal tragedy upends his life, he embarks on a quest for vengeance, as he struggles to move past the trauma.Read More…...

"All we need is five minutes alone in that vault." Freestyle Digital Media has released an official trailer for action comedy heist film Carter & June, the latest from producer / director Nicholas Kalikow (Concrete Blondes). This dark comedy, action crime thriller mainly features "inventive blackmail schemes, flamboyant gangsters, power politics, greed, evangelicals and sex," which sounds like fun. The cast features Samaire Armstrong as June, and Michael Raymond-James as Carter, and also includes Timothy Omundson, James Landry Hébert, Paul Rae, Lindsay Musil, and Will Beinbrink. This doesn't look as good as I was expecting, but it does have some offbeat humor to offer. Not for me, but may be for you, give it a watch. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Nicholas Kalikow's Carter & June, direct from YouTube: Only described as: "Do the job. Get the money. Get the girl. Get the kid. Simple, right?" Inventive blackmail schemes, flamboyant gangsters,...

She can tell a killer joke, but don't let her sense of humor fool you, because Ashley Bell's unhinged character is quite deadly in Mickey Keating's new movie. Following a December theatrical release (including a screening that featured a Q&A hosted by our own Heather Wixson), Psychopaths will be unleashed on VOD beginning January 2nd by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and we've been provided with an exclusive clip featuring Bell's character, Alice, to share with Daily Dead readers.

Get a look at Ashley Bell's polite yet perilous role of Alice in the exclusive clip below (this is one character you don't want to upset), and in case you missed it, read our own Patrick Bromley's Cinepocalypse review of Psychopaths.

Synopsis: "The paths of multiple serial killers cross over one single, blood soaked night. Which psychopath will survive through to morning? Follow the soul of a recently executed serial killer...

Are you a fan of Taken? NBC has just released new images from the TV series' upcoming second season.Based on the movie franchise starring Liam Neeson, the action drama stars Clive Standen as a younger Bryan Mills, a former Green Beret embarks on a quest for vengeance after a personal tragedy. The cast also includes Jennifer Beals, Gaius Charles, Brooklyn Sudano, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Michael Irby, James Landry Hébert, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Simu Liu, and Ali Kazami.Read More…...

Before she hosts a live Q&A at the December 12th Los Angeles screening of Hounds of Love, we're excited to announce that Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson will be taking the stage in Hollywood at the Arena Cinelounge theatre to host a live Q&A with the cast and crew of Mickey Keating's new horror film, Psychopaths.

Ahead of the film's January 2nd VOD release, Psychopaths is coming to theaters on Friday, December 1st courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films. The theatrical rollout includes a special 7:50pm Pst screening of Psychopaths at the Arena Cinelounge arthouse theatre in Hollywood, followed by Heather's live Q&A with writer/director Mickey Keating and stars Ashley Bell, Mark Kassen, and Ivana Shein.

To purchase tickets and to learn more about this special screening of Psychopaths, visit the official website for Arena Cinelounge, as well as their event page on Facebook.

It’s hard to reject a film as having no substance when its narrator apologizes for that very fact. Was its hollowness therefore an intentional commentary on the empty nihilistic void that we call life or was the filmmaker throwing us for a “meta” loop with a tongue-in-cheek laugh that knowingly commends our having sat through it in its entirety nonetheless? In this vein Mickey Keating’s Psychopaths could be profound or worthless. It could be a full-fledged movie that seeks to entertain in its gratuity or a feature length experiment with kill shots and psychedelic filters to be used in subsequent projects containing a bit more meat on their bones. You can like it or hate it or — like me — appreciate the ride despite its lack of reward.

I’m the latter because I must applaud Keating for making me believe something was coming, some purposeful “a-ha” moment transcending...

Vulture WatchIs Bryan Mills still on the case? Has the Taken TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on NBC? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Taken season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About?Airing on the NBC television network, Taken stars Clive Standen, Jennifer Beals, Gaius Charles, Brooklyn Sudano, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Michael Irby, James Landry Hébert, and Jose Pablo Cantillo. A prequel set thirty years prior to the Liam Neeson feature film trilogy, the Taken TV show follows the young, hungry, former Green Beret, Bryan Mills (Standen). After a personal tragedy upends his life, he embarks on a quest for vengeance. While working as a CIA operative, Mills hones...