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Netflix Bets on a Fresh Lonesome Dove Western
television1 month ago

Netflix Bets on a Fresh Lonesome Dove Western

Netflix has ordered a new Lonesome Dove series from East of Eden showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart, with Teton Ridge Entertainment producing after acquiring the rights to Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer-winning Western. The project aims to reimagine the beloved tale for a modern series, starting with Lonesome Dove and potentially moving through the tetralogy, with Kazan and Stuart serving as co-showrunners and executive producers alongside a roster of others.

via Variety|
#jeb-stuart#lonesome-dove#netflix
Ransom Canyon: Netflix’s Cozy Western Capturing Viewers' Hearts
entertainment2 months ago

Ransom Canyon: Netflix’s Cozy Western Capturing Viewers' Hearts

Ransom Canyon has become Netflix’s binge-worthy comfort watch, pairing a West Texas romance with palpable chemistry between Staten (Josh Duhamel) and Quinn (Minka Kelly). Set against a timeless ranch-life backdrop, the show blends family drama, romance and cliffhangers to keep viewers coming back for season two, a appeal Kelly initially doubted would translate into a hit but which has proved to be a timely, escapist favorite.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#josh-duhamel#minka-kelly
Cozy Frontier Picks: 10 Heartwarming Shows for Little House Fans
television2 months ago

Cozy Frontier Picks: 10 Heartwarming Shows for Little House Fans

A list of 10 wholesome, family‑oriented Western/period dramas to watch if you loved Little House on the Prairie, featuring Bonanza, The Waltons, Highway to Heaven, I'll Fly Away, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Heartland, When Calls the Heart, Anne with an E, Little Women (2017 BBC), and The Way Home, all sharing cozy, slice‑of‑life storytelling and frontier‑era charm.

via TVLine|
#family-drama#little-house-on-the-prairie#period-drama
entertainment3 months ago

Robin Hood's Reckoning: An A24 Drama Reframes Legend as a Mortal Redemption Tale

Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood traps the legend in a stark, Unforgiven-inspired meditation on violence and redemption, with Hugh Jackman as an aging, exiled Robin. Its Western-tinged, non-traditional narrative deconstructs the myth, supported by strong turns from Jodie Comer and Murray Bartlett, and uses shifting aspect ratios to underscore a story about judgment and the cost of redemption rather than a swashbuckling adventure.

via Roger Ebert|
#deconstruction#entertainment#film-review
Matt Dillon to helm MGM+'s modern take on The Magnificent Seven
tv7 months ago

Matt Dillon to helm MGM+'s modern take on The Magnificent Seven

Matt Dillon will star and executive produce MGM+'s eight-episode drama The Magnificent Seven, a reimagining of the 1960 Western. Dillon plays Chris Adams, the leader of seven gunslingers hired to protect villagers from a mercenary land baron; Tim Kring writes and exec produces alongside Donald De Line, Lawrence Mirisch, Bruce Kaufman and Dillon. Production begins June 2026 in Calgary for MGM+ Studios and MGM Television Studios, as part of MGM+'s strategy to mount cinematic-feeling series with legacy pedigree.

via Deadline|
#magnificent-seven#matt-dillon#mgm
Oscar-Winning Writer of Forrest Gump on Staging High Noon with Springsteen Songs
arts-and-entertainment9 months ago

Oscar-Winning Writer of Forrest Gump on Staging High Noon with Springsteen Songs

Eric Roth, an Oscar-winning screenwriter known for Forrest Gump, is making his stage debut with a play adaptation of the classic Western High Noon, incorporating songs by Springsteen. The play explores themes of courage and cowardice, reflecting on historical and contemporary issues, and Roth's extensive film background enriches his approach to theatre. He finds the stage experience rewarding and a return to his creative roots, despite a long career in Hollywood.

via The Guardian|
#arts-and-entertainment#eric-roth#high-noon
'Yellowstone' Season 5: Shocking Twists and Gut-Wrenching Farewells
entertainment1 year ago

'Yellowstone' Season 5: Shocking Twists and Gut-Wrenching Farewells

The penultimate episode of the popular neo-Western series "Yellowstone" is set to air, promising intense drama and chaos as the series nears its conclusion. With major characters like Sarah Atwood and Colby facing dire fates, the stakes are higher than ever. Fans are eagerly anticipating the unfolding of the Dutton family's saga, despite leaked spoilers circulating online. The episode will air on the Paramount Network, continuing the thrilling narrative crafted by Taylor Sheridan.

via Outkick|
#entertainment#paramount-network#taylor-sheridan
Tom Selleck Eyes 'Yellowstone' Role After 'Blue Bloods'
entertainment1 year ago

Tom Selleck Eyes 'Yellowstone' Role After 'Blue Bloods'

Tom Selleck, known for his role as Commissioner Frank Reagan on CBS's 'Blue Bloods,' expressed interest in joining Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' series after 'Blue Bloods' ends its 15-year run. Selleck, who misses acting in westerns, hinted at potential collaboration with Sheridan, inspired by his friend Sam Hunt's role in '1883.' Despite 'Blue Bloods' being a top-rated show, CBS canceled it due to high production costs, a decision that surprised the cast and fans.

via Outkick|
#blue-bloods#cbs#entertainment
Tom Selleck Eyes New Role with 'Yellowstone' Creator Post-'Blue Bloods'
entertainment1 year ago

Tom Selleck Eyes New Role with 'Yellowstone' Creator Post-'Blue Bloods'

Tom Selleck, following the cancellation of 'Blue Bloods,' expressed interest in starring in a Western directed by 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan. At 79, Selleck is not ready to retire and dreams of working alongside Sam Elliott, who starred in the 'Yellowstone' spin-off '1883.' Despite his frustration over 'Blue Bloods' ending, Selleck remains grateful for his career and the experiences it brought.

via New York Post |
#blue-bloods#entertainment#taylor-sheridan
entertainment1 year ago

Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin Star in Netflix's Intense Western 'American Primeval'

Netflix's upcoming limited series 'American Primeval,' directed by Pete Berg and featuring Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin, is set in the harsh American frontier of 1857. The series explores the violent clash of cultures, religions, and communities as settlers and Native Tribes, including the Shoshone, Paiute, and Ute, vie for survival and land. Indigenous Cultural Consultant Julie O’Keefe ensured cultural accuracy in the portrayal of Native Tribes. All six episodes will be available on Netflix on January 9, 2025.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#american-primeval#betty-gilpin#entertainment