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Exclusive: Pine Bay Pictures, Morning Moon and Traction have added Billie Lourd, Matt Barr and Elizabeth Tulloch to Josh Plasse’s comedy-drama The Pirate King starring Rob Riggle and Jordana Brewster.

Military vet Riggle stars as Todd, a Marine veteran struggling with Ptsd and addiction who finds unexpected redemption when he joins a group of pirate reenactors, giving him a chance to fight for custody of his daughter and rebuild the life he thought was lost forever.

Star Wars and American Horror Story star Lourd is also producing the movie. She’s starring in this summer’s Paramount animated pic Smurfs as Worry Smurf. Cameras are rolling in Virginia Beach.

Additional newly added cast names include Nichole Sakura (Superstore), Leander Suleiman (Saturday Night), Annabeth Gish (Before I Wake), Brett Cullen (Joker), Chris Witaske (The Bear). Also Adele Abinante is making her feature film debut as Todd’s daughter, Emmylou. Country...

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Eight-year-old Bruce Wayne first became Batman when seeing his parents gunned down in Gotham City's Crime Alley. It's easier to count the Batman movies that don't show this than the ones that do. It's why you can expect tons of jokes and sincere complaints to follow about the agony of having to watch Thomas and Martha Wayne die again and again.

As an unamused Clown Prince of Crime would say: "Ha. Ha."

The jokes are more tiring than the scene at this point, as exhausting as "Why doesn't Batman simply buy crime?"

The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is the core of his character, the one wrong he can never right. If you have a problem with Batman stories going back to it, then maybe Batman just isn't for you. It's a powerful scene that earns the right to be...

A return to Ransom Canyon is officially in order at Netflix. After a long wait spanning over two months since its premiere, the romantic modern western series has finally been granted a Season 2 renewal on the platform. The news feels a bit overdue considering the Josh Duhamel-led show debuted to widespread viewership success, earning comparisons to Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone along the way despite only garnering a 45% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. After spending four weeks in the streamer's global Top 10 for English television series, charming audiences with a 73% score, and being hailed as another worthy comfort watch, it's now time for Staten Kirkland to start looking towards the horizon.

Based on the series of books by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon unfolds amid the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country, where three ranching dynasties are caught in a power struggle over land as outside forces threaten to upend their way of life.

Netflix is certainly taking its time to decide the fate of Ransom Canyon. The hit series has consistently proven itself as a top performer on the platform and yet the streamer hasn't officially renewed it for Season 2. During an interview with TV Insider, however, showrunner April Blair (All American) gave very good news to fans and revealed that the wheels are already turning to bring new episodes to life.

Blair commented on several aspects of the explosive Season 1 finale, from Yancy's (Jack Schumacher) shocking reveal to that death that we still have to get over. In order to discuss the long-term effects of all that happened, though, the Ransom Canyon boss had to delve a bit into Season 2 and where we will find the characters if and when we meet them again. She stated:

"We’ve already started the writers’ room, even though the show hasn’t been picked...

As Season 1 of Ransom Canyon wrapped, fans of the new Netflix series were left with some loose threads that a new season would need to tie up. One of the characters that has the most to deal with is Yancy Grey (Jack Schumacher), who presents himself as one kind of person throughout the episodes, only to reveal that he had a big secret that he conveniently forgot to tell his new lover, Ellie (Marianly Tejada). In a recent interview, Schumacher talked about his character's path in a potential Season 2.

During the interview with Swoon, Schumacher commented on the fact that we did know that Yancy is a con artist, so lying is "just second nature" to him. At the same time, the actor mentioned that he does believe that Yancy is trying to start from scratch and be a new person, but apparently, old habits die hard. If the series comes back for more episodes,...

As much as we instantly think about Yellowstone when we take a look at the fresh neo-western series Ransom Canyon, we can't deny that the show managed to find its own rhythm and identity in Season 1. For one, the Netflix series has a much less cynical approach to love — even though its romantic storylines have their share of twists. In a new interview, series star Jack Schumacher (Top Gun: Maverick), who plays cowboy Yancy Grey, talked about his character's secret, which is revealed by the end of the season.

The storyline of Yancy in Ransom Canyon is pretty compelling because he wasn't exactly looking for the love of his life. Initially, he comes to Texas Hill Country wanting to make money fast and then move on to the next town. He just didn't count on meeting Ellie Estevez (Marianly Tejada) and falling head over heels for her. It all looks...

The success of Yellowstone is undeniable — the Paramount+ series repeatedly brings in big viewing numbers, and it's no wonder that other platforms are trying to replicate the format. Netflix's latest attempt at the neo-western genre is Ransom Canyon. For a new and unknown series, the title resonated pretty well with Netflix subscribers, and with just one week it shot up all the way to #2 among the most-watched shows on the platform — it only failed to outperform the new season of Black Mirror.

Ransom Canyon is set in Texas and chronicles the feud between three families that own ranches and are fighting to control the land. Yes, it's a pretty similar situation to what the Duttons deal with in Yellowstone, but the story managed to rope viewers in: the series accumulated 7.2 million views in less than seven days, which is more than Adolescence did this week (6M) and more than...

Last year, the 1997 “nature run amok” thriller Anaconda got a Chinese remake that pit a group of circus performers against a giant snake. The year before that, the Syfy creature feature Sharktopus got a Chinese remake. And this year, it’s the shark thriller The Shallows‘ turn to get the Chinese remake treatment… and this one gives the concept a sci-fi twist. You can watch the trailer in the embed above.

Released in 2016, the original The Shallows was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra from a screenplay written by Anthony Jaswinski and starred Blake Lively as a young woman who is dealing with the recent death of her mother. While surfing on an isolated beach, she gets stranded 20 yards off shore on a buoy. What lies between her and the shore is a huge great white shark. Other actors appear in the movie – Ava Dean, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge, Pablo Calva,...

Minka Kelly does not plan to reprise her role as Lyla Garrity in the upcoming Friday Night Lights reboot being developed by Peacock. While promoting her new Netflix series Ransom Canyon, the actor commented on the future of her character from the original football drama, suggesting her time in Dillon, Texas is finished.

“I think it’s always best leaving people — if even they do — wanting more,” Kelly told Deadline. “I think leaving that where it was is probably the right thing to do. Maybe too much sometimes is too much. I don’t know that they need more Lyla.”

Kelly starred in Friday Night Lights from 2006 through 2009. Her character, Lyla, was first introduced as the Panthers’ head cheerleader and girlfriend to quarterback Jason Street. After Street was paralyzed during a game, Lyla’s storyline shifted dramatically, including a breakup and a brief relationship with Tim Riggins. By the time she left Dillon for college,...

Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly does not have plans to participate in Peacock’s reboot of the famous football series.

Deadline first reported the streamer landing the reboot in December. In the original show, Kelly starred as Lyla Garrity, head cheerleader for the Panthers football team. While discussing her upcoming Netflix series Ransom Canyon, in which she stars alongside Josh Duhamel, Kelly seemed to indicate an unlikely return to Dillon, Texas, to reprise her role.

“I think it’s always best leaving people — if even they do — wanting more. I think leaving that where it was is probably the right thing to do,” Kelly told Deadline. “Maybe too much sometimes is too much. I don’t know that they need more Lyla.”

The actress also said she sees a lot of her Ransom Canyon character in her former Friday Night Lights role.

“I think Quinn is maybe Lyla 20 years later,...

Saddle up for a new Western show that has a little bit of everything on Netflix. Ransom Canyon, based on the book by Jodi Thomas, will capture stories of a small town in the wild west.

Led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the Netflix series arrives mid-April. Read on for everything we know about Ransom Canyon:

When does Ransom Canyon come out?

Ransom Canyon arrives on Netflix Thursday, April 17.

Who is in the cast of Ransom Canyon?

The show will be headlined by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly as characters from the book Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher, and Quinn O’Grady, a pianist who keeps to herself.

Deadline exclusively reported the castings of James Brolin as ex-Army captain and now rancher Cap Fuller, La Brea star Eoin Macken as Davis, owner of Bar W ranch which is the main...

Today, Netflix released the official trailer and key art for the new modern Western drama, Ransom Canyon. Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the new series will debut on April 17.

Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.

At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from a heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten’s only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall.

But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past.

As you’ll hear in the new trailer for Netflix’s Ransom Canyon, when you uproot your life and move to the titular Texas town, you’re either running to something or running from something. When it comes to the series’ main characters, audiences will just have to wait until April 17 to find out who falls into which camp, but today’s teaser certainly gives viewers a better idea of how the drama will shake out. Featuring leading performances from Josh Duhamel (Life as We Know It), Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), James Brolin (The Amityville Horror), Lizzy Greene (A Million Little Things) and more, the 10-episode first season takes its story from the novel series penned by Jodi Thomas.

Aerial views give audiences a sweeping look at the gorgeous hills that encompass Ransom Canyon. After losing everything, Staten Kirkland (Duhamel) returns to the Texas community to start fresh. Stepping...

Updated, March 27, 2025: A new trailer, set to “Texas Sun” by Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, has arrived for Netflix’s latest Wester TV series Ransom Canyon, based on the book by Jodi Thomas.

“In Ransom Canyon,” Josh Duhamel’s voice says over shots of ranchers riding horses, the main thoroughfare of the small Texas town, high school football games and more. “Everyone’s running from something, or running to something.”

Duhamel stars as Staten Kirkland, one of the main ranchers in the titular town, who is part of a large ensemble of the new Netflix show, out April 17.

“What’s up with that guy anyway?” Jack Schumacher’s Yancy Grey, who can be seen later on in the trailer risking it all for a rodeo ride, asks Cap Fuller (James Brolin) about the stoic Staten.

“He lost everything,” Brolin replies over a montage of a car wreck and police sirens.

Soap alum Josh Duhamel has a slew of projects coming up, but one of the most high-profile ones is a Netflix western called Ransom Canyon.

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Ransom Canyon will call on Josh Duhamel to ride a horse and basically live his best cowboy life. While the actor hails from North Dakota, his new drama is set in Texas. According to Tudum, Netflix’s online arm, the upcoming series “is a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.”

This modern Western is based on a popular book series by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas. Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, “owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch. Staten leads the charge to resist the outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves.”

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Move over Paramount, Netflix is coming for your audience of Western fans. The biggest streaming platform is trying to capture the spark that Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone, Landman, and other series have ignited by creating their own Western franchises. The year began with American Primeval, an epic Western thriller about the Utah Massacre, and while it wasn't critically acclaimed (though MovieWeb loved it), it was certainly popular. Now comes Ransom Canyon, which cynics may call a Yellowstone rip-off, but which seems poised to certainly attract a strong audience. The synopsis reads as follows:

"Created, written, and executive produced by April Blair, Ransom Canyon is a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country."

“At its core, Ransom Canyon isn’t just a town. It’s an idea. It’s the painful longing for your first love.

Ransom Canyon has a premiere date. The western drama will premiere in April, and Netflix has released first-look photos and a teaser for the new series, which is inspired by the Jodi Thomas novel.

Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Marianly Tejada, Garrett Wareing, and Jack Schumacher star in the series created by April Blair. The series’ recurring cast includes Kate Burton, Casey W. Johnson, Jennifer Ens, Brett Cullen, Jaren Robledo, Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez, Tatanka Means, and Kenneth Miller, with Philip Winchester and Meta Golding guest starring.

Netflix shared the following about the series:

“Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of...

Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly are starring in the first look teaser for their upcoming new series Ransom Canyon!

The actors lead the cast of the upcoming modern western drama coming to Netflix later this year.

“At its core, Ransom Canyon isn’t just a town. It’s an idea. It’s the painful longing for your first love. It’s the burning desire to protect your family. It’s cowboys and lovers, grifters and thieves. Lust, deceit, heartache, home…Ransom has it all. I think people are going to fall in love with this little slice of Texas and the dramas and romances that we created there,” showrunner April Blair describes the series to Tudum.

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Here’s a synopsis: Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked...

Get ready to yee-haw all over again this spring with a brand-new Western series that's sure to become your new guilty pleasure. If you have been missing Yellowstone and all of its ranching drama, as well as the soapy romance of Virgin River, Netflix has quite the treat coming right up. The highly anticipated new series Ransom Canyon premieres on Thursday, April 17.

Netflix announced the release date of the Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly double-bill on Feb. 13 along with a long-awaited first look at the series. The teaser gives us everything we're looking for in an addictive drama series in the vein of Yellowstone and Virgin River: a small town, family legacy, cowboys, forbidden romance, high school football. What's not to love?

Based on the book series of the same by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon takes place in the titular small town in Texas as a trio of ranching dynasties collide in conflict,...

Prime Video, as one of the most popular and widely used streaming services, is well-known for its frequent addition of new movies and TV shows. With 2024 coming to a close, the streaming platform has much more to offer its subscribers, especially in regard to monthly films and TV shows.

As with every other month, Prime Video has planned a new slate of movies for December, ranging from some of DC's biggest hits to classic Westerns that changed the course of the cinema forever. So, if you've been wondering what one of the major streaming platforms has in store for the end of the year, here's a list of every movie coming to Prime Video in December 2024.

'Joker' Streaming December 1

Even though Joker: Folie à deux was a musical mishap that failed to live up to its predecessor, Joker, which was released in 2019, is regarded as an exceptional film.

Easton’s mysterious psychological destruction drives him to the edge of sanity and possible self-harm by those who love him most... his wife and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play? We have an exclusive clip from Chad Bishoff's psychological thriller Daft State. The film is out now on digital and on-demand platforms as of November 12th, 2024, from Scatena & Rosner Films. Daft State stars Christopher Backus, Skye P. Marshall, Ka’ramuu Kush, Paulo Costanzo, Jake T. Austin, and Iman Karram. Bishoff produced and wrote the thriller with Sam Harter. Erich Hover also produced with actress Mira Sorvino on board as an executive producer withInny Clemons, Brett Cullen, and Lisa Crnic. Check...

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Drew Goddard's experience in the entertainment industry is as vast as it is celebrated. Being connected with elevated classics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel will do that. The television writer got his start in the writer's room and has gone on to even greater heights. The scribe for Ridley Scott's humorous and emotional sci-fi film, The Martian, Goddard was also the mastermind behind one of Netflix's grittiest Marvel ventures. He became Daredevil's showrunner, which lasted three seasons and is still a metric to which many Marvel shows are held.

Goddard's entertainment pedigree is so wide-ranging that he even had the chance to pen a few episodes of one of the biggest shows of the '00s. Premiering in 2004, Lost had the world in the grips of its mysterious and often confounding hands. The series was the largest ensemble drama of the time, telling a character-driven story on a mysterious island.

Law & Order: Svu is going after a federal judge (guest star Brett Cullen) in the October 10 episode of the long-running NBC drama, and in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek, Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Ada Sonny Carisi (Peter Scanavino) know just how complicated that makes the case. In an episode entitled “Excavation,” devastating repressed memories come back to a woman when she finds an old notebook in her family home. Bringing charges in a decades-old crime proves even more difficult for Carisi when a powerful judge stalls the case. The victim remembers Judge Andrews in her room, Benson tells Carisi in our video preview. “She said that he tried to play it off like she wet the bed,” she adds. “It’s a good cover story in case she woke up,” Carisi points out, then checks, “And Judge Andrews was at the hospital? So he knows everything that we know?...

Despite some massive box office hits, DC never quite managed to outdo Marvel when it came to their respective shared cinematic universes. Even when "Wonder Woman" made $817 million, the whole shared universe thing just never seemed to suit DC. But it was a different story when it came to projects such as 2019's "Joker" and 2022's "The Batman" — both of which existed as separate stories outside of any shared continuity.

These so-called "Elseworlds" stories represented an intriguing future for DC and Warner Bros. following the closure of the DC Extended Universe. Rather than competing with Marvel's dominance of the superhero genre by establishing a rival shared cinematic universe, Warners seemed to have a ready-made alternative in the form of these director-led projects. "Joker," made more than a billion dollars, after which Matt Reeves' "The Batman" made $765 million. Rather than double down on these sorts of standalone movies, however, Warner decided...

With the arrival of The Fantastic Four, The Silver Surfer, Blade, and the X-Men, it feels like all of the major Marvel heroes will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yet, one character that many fans have been hoping to see that Marvel has been relatively quiet about is Ghost Rider. While the Ghost Rider persona is most commonly associated with Johnny Blaze, who Nicolas Cage played in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and its 2012 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, others in the comics have taken up the mantle, including Robbie Reyes, who Gabriel Luna played in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Arthur Fleck's true parentage may finally be confirmed in Joker: Folie Deux, possibly implicating Thomas Wayne. Thomas Wayne possibly being Arthur's father could reshape Batman and Joker's origin story and add complexities to their rivalry. Joker: Folie Deux will likely include more fact than fantasy, as Arthur Fleck will be on trial and receiving therapy.

By addressing one of the biggest mysteries from its 2019 predecessor, Joker: Folie Deux could irredeemably change Bruce Wayne's own origin story as Batman in Todd Phillips' dark Joker franchise. Despite taking place outside the mainstream DC Universe, 2019's Joker did introduce a younger Bruce Wayne, long before his parents' double murder and his evolution into the Caped Crusader. Phoenix's Arthur Fleck and the young Bruce Wayne, played by Dante Pereira-Olson, may have a much deeper and more harrowing connection.

Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck was introduced in 2019's Joker as a failing party clown and aspiring stand-up comedian,...

If you were waiting for The Crow film series reboot, then the wait is finally over. Directed by Rupert Sanders from a screenplay co-written by Zach Baylin and William Schneider, The Crow is based on a superhero comic book series created by James O’Barr, the gothic superhero film follows the story of Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster, and both are brutally murdered. Draven returns from the dead to seek revenge. The Crow stars Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs in the lead roles with Danny Huston, Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, Jordan Bolger, Dukagjin Podrimaj, and Sami Bouajila starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the brutal action, intense characters, and gothic vibes of The Crow, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Crow Credit – Dimension Films

The Crow is a gothic action horror superhero film directed by Alex Proyas from a screenplay co-written by David J. Schow and John Shirley.

While Hugh Jackman has a movie out in theaters that's absolutely dominating the box office, another one of his recent films is rocketing up the Netflix streaming charts. Reminiscence, the psychological thriller which Jackman stars in alongside Rebecca Ferguson, has officially begun streaming on Netflix. The film has yet to crack the top 10 movie chart, likely due to it releasing on the platform just one day prior, falling short of the least popular entries in the top 10, including Minions, The Lorax, and White Chicks, which has also found extraordinary success on Netflix. In addition to Jackman and Ferguson, Reminiscence also stars Cliff Curtis, Daniel Wu, and Brett Cullen. The film currently sits at nearly identical scores of 37% and 38% from critics and audiences respectively on Rotten Tomatoes.

Dennis Quaid shines in The Long Game, a true story about five Mexican-American friends defying discrimination to pursue golf success. The underdog tale of The Long Game resonates with viewers, highlighting the importance of rooting for those facing injustice. The wonderful cast brings depth and authenticity to the film, making it a captivating and heartwarming viewing experience.

Dennis Quaid, who has over 100 acting credits to his name and is best known for his role in The Day After Tomorrow or his appearance in Far From Heaven, is certainly no stranger to the industry. He continues to appear in various movies, but one of his recent successes is due to his portrayal of Frank Mitchell in the sports drama The Long Game. Despite the movie's captivating storyline and the fact that it is actually based on a true story, the reception upon its theatrical release could have been much better.

Unfortunately,...

The Long Game, Dennis Quaid's 2024 film, becomes a global Netflix hit, ranking sixth with four million views. Like The Hill, The Long Game flew under the radar in theaters but found success on Netflix. Quaid's history of sports movies includes hits like The Rookie, hinting at more to come.

The Long Game, Dennis Quaid's 2024 film that flew under the radar, becomes a global Netflix hit. The Long Game tells the true story of the San Felipe Mustangs, a group of five Mexican-American caddies from Del Rio, Texas who, rejected from a local all-white country club, overcame immense prejudice to become the Texas state golf champions in 1957. Quaid plays Frank Mitchell, a member of the exclusionary golf club, alongside a cast that also includes Jay Hernandez, Julian Works, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Brett Cullen, Oscar Nuez, Paulina Chvez, Gregory Diaz IV, Jos Julin, and Cheech Marin.

Now, shortly after its streaming debut,...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Long Game.

The Long Game highlights Mexican-American discrimination in the 1950s through golf, with an inspiring true story of overcoming obstacles. The film features a diverse cast and an uplifting storyline, emphasizing the importance of racial equality both in the past and present. Jb's rules for the Mustangs create a complex dynamic, reflecting the struggle of fitting in versus staying true to oneself.

The Long Game tells the story of the San Felipe High School golf team who overcame all obstacles, including discrimination, to win the 1957 Texas State High School Golf Championship in a happy, emotional ending. The Long Game is based on the true story of the San Felipe Mustangs, who still hold important high school golf records over 65 years later. The movie is an adaptation of Humberto G. Garcias 2010 novel Mustang Miracle, featuring an inspiring story with deeper meanings that make...

DS9's "Meridian" was a Star Trek take on Brigadoon, but faced budget and production challenges. Ira Steven Behr called himself a "moron" for pitching the episode idea based on Brigadoon. Despite its reputation, "Meridian" had strong character moments, especially for Terry Farrell and Avery Brooks.

One episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was so poorly received among the production team that Ira Steven Behr called himself a "moron" for even considering the story idea. DS9 season 3, episode 8, "Meridian" was pitched as "Star Trek does Brigadoon" in reference to the Gene Kelly movie musical. In Brigadoon, Tommy Albright (Kelly) stumbles into a Scottish village that only appears once every 200 years, where he falls in love with Fiona Campbell (Cyd Charisse). Directed by Jonathan Frakes, DS9's "Meridian", the USS Defiant discovers a planet that only appears every 60 years.

In Star Trek: DS9's version of Brigadoon, Lt. Jadzia Dax...

It's no secret that Ryan Gosling wants to play the fiery anti-hero Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Two years have past since Josh Horowitz went to bat for Gosling about joining the MCU, but the actor still hasn't heard anything from the President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige. Regardless, Gosling says he'd still portray Ghost Rider in a brand-new interview. However, Gosling has also made it clear that he is trying to avoid roles that take him to a "dark place."

I told Josh Id like to play Ghost Rider, actor Ryan Gosling says in a new interview posted on X this morning. Well, after the revelation, Emily Blunt sitting right next to Gosling called her co-star from The Fall Guy a turncoat. Please keep the context in mind, as Blunt and Ryan Gosling spoke, and laughed a lot, with the host of the Happy Sad Confused podcast...

Exclusive: Meta Golding (Rabbit Hole) has been tapped for a key recurring role in Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s new romantic drama series, starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.

Created, written and executive produced by April Blair based on Jodi Thomas’ book series, Ransom Canyon is a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.

Golding plays Paula Jo. Tougher than the toughest nail. A force to be reckoned with. Davis’ fiery ex-wife and Reid’s mom Paula Jo rolls into Ransom Canyon in her red Porsche and matching red-bottomed heels determined to make waves.

In addition to Duhamel and Kelly Golding joins previously announced series regulars James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner. Recurring cast includes Brett Cullen, Kate Burton, Jaren Robledo, Jennifer Ens,...

Joker: Folie à Deux features Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in an explosive DC sequel with a musical twist. Phoenix returns as Joker in Arkham Asylum with Gaga joining as Harley Quinn, reinventing the iconic duo. Warner Bros. seeks to replicate Joker's box office success with the highly anticipated Folie à Deux, releasing Oct. 4, 2024.

Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix returns as the iconic DC supervillain Joker in the first trailer for the upcoming DC sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Joker: Folie à Deux will also bring House of Gucci star Lady Gaga into the fray. The Academy Award and Grammy winner is all set to star as Batman villain Harley Quinn, bringing her powerful vocals to the world of DC and transforming the Joker sequel into a musical. You can watch the trailer above.

Joker: Folie à Deux sees Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix return...

Exclusive: HarbourView Equity Partners, the investment company that bought into Charles D. King’s Macro last year, is putting more money into the film and television business.

The company, which was founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, has invested in LatinX-focused company Mucho Mas Media.

This comes ahead of the release of Mucho Mas’ film The Long Game, which earned the SXSW Narrative Spotlight Audience Award in 2023.

Clarke Soares has been added as an exec producer of the film, which was directed by Julio Quintana and opens in theaters nationwide on April 12.

Financial details were not disclosed but HarbourView joins Texas-based real estate investment and venture capital firm Barshop Venture and the family office of NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and Henry Cisneros as investors.

Mucho Mas Media includes two companies: Inclusion Management, a talent management business representing diverse film and TV creators and CHiSPA Comics, producing Latino-focused comic books for global comic book fans.

MCU fan trailer has Keanu Reeves as Ghost Rider, combining scenes from Constantine and John Wick with Nicolas Cage's Ghost Rider films. The spotlight shifts to Marvel casting rumors, as Ryan Gosling hints at interest in playing Ghost Rider in the MCU. Calls for a darker, R-rated Ghost Rider film gain momentum, echoing Nicolas Cage's sentiments on pushing boundaries in superhero films.

A Marvel fan-made teaser has imaginatively cast Keanu Reeves as the iconic character, Ghost Rider.

The creative endeavor by Kh Studio on YouTube combines Keanu Reeves' most memorable scenes from his Constantine and John Wick roles, with Nicolas Cage's performances as Ghost Rider. The teaser masterfully brings out the depth and versatility of Reeves as an actor, while hinting at the potential of bringing Ghost Rider's complex character into the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Dennis Quaid is an icon, according to CinemaCon.

The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).

“From compelling dramas to exhilarating thrillers, Dennis Quaid’s remarkable career is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor,” said Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. “His ability to embody diverse characters has captivated audiences for decades with his dedication to crafting authentic portrayals. He is truly a Hollywood icon.

"The best golfer isn't the one with the fanciest clubs, it's the one who can summon the will to keep swinging when things get tough." An official trailer has arrived for an indie film titled The Long Game, a true story about a group of golfers in the 1950s who pushed back against American racism. This first premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival last year, but hasn't been released anywhere until now. Based on the book titled "Mustang Miracle" by Humberto G. Garcia, directed by Cuban-American filmmaker Julio Quintana. In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert - in Del Rio. Experience the inspiring journey of young caddies who dared to dream beyond the fairways. The Long Game tells the true story of grit...

Exclusive: Boxing great and entrepreneur Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will serve as an executive producer on the film, The Long Game, which earned the SXSW Narrative Spotlight Audience Award in 2023. The feature, directed by Julio Quintana, opens in theaters nationwide on April 12.

Deadline has your exclusive first look at the film’s trailer below.

The Long Game, inspired by the book Mustang Miracle written by Humberto G. Garcia, follows the true story of five young Mexican American caddies in 1955 who created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas brush country. Despite outdated and inferior equipment and no professional instruction to begin with, they would go on to compete against wealthy, all-white teams and win the 1957 Texas State High School Golf Championship.

It stars Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works, Paulina Chavez, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Brett Cullen and Oscar Nuñez. Quintana penned the script alongside Jennifer C. Stetson and Paco Farias.

Exclusive: Mucho Mas Media and Bonniedale Entertainment are teaming to release Julio Quintana’s sports drama The Long Game, starring Jay Hernandez and Dennis Quaid, on April 12 in theaters nationwide.

The movie made its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, where it won the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award and notched 75% fresh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film reps Quintana and Quaid’s reunion after the success of their first film, Netflix’s true-story sports drama Blue Miracle.

The Long Game, inspired by Humberto G. Garcia’s Mustang Miracle, follows the true story of five young Mexican American caddies in 1955 who created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas brush country. Despite outdated and inferior equipment and no professional instruction to begin with, they would go on to compete against wealthy, all-white teams and win the 1957 Texas State High School Golf Championship.

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The cast of Netflix's Ransom Canyon is growing. James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing, and Andrew Liner have joined the upcoming romantic drama as series regulars. Jaren Robledo, Casey W. Johnson, Jennifer Ens, Brett Cullen, Kate Burton, Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez, and Kenneth Miller will recur, while Philip Winchester will be the guest.

Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly star in the new Ransom Canyon series inspired by the novel by Jodi Thomas. Created by April Blair, the Ransom Canyon series is described as a family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.

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Exclusive: Marianly Tejada (One of Us Is Lying), Jack Schumacher (Top Gun: Maverick), Garrett Wareing (Manifest) and Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy) have joined Ransom Canyon as series regulars. Also cast in the Netflix drama series as recurring are Brett Cullen (Winning Time), Grey’s Anatomy alumna Kate Burton, Jaren Robledo (Rez Ball), Jennifer Ens (Chapelwaite), Kenneth Miller (The Cleaning Lady), Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez and Casey W. Johnson. Philip Winchester (Strike Back) will guest star.

The actors join previously cast series regulars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken and Lizzy Greene.

Based on the book series by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon is a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.

Tejada plays the rough and whip-smart Ellie Estevez, who is the personification of “Do no harm, but take no sh*t,...

Actor, writer and filmmaker Honey Lauren has set the cast for her feature directorial debut “Mistake.”

The indie drama stars Dominic Bogart, Matt Bogart (“Jersey Boys Live!”), Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Kay Lenz (“House”), Brett Cullen and Jiji Hise (“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”) alongside Lauren.

The film follows Larry Benson (Dominic Bogart) who is born intersex in the deep south in 1941. His parents must choose, boy or girl. With hormone treatment Larry is raised as a man. The deep south is anything but an understanding environment in which to realize that a mistake has been made.

Brandon Keener, Cameron Deane Stewart, Natalie Makenna, Rachel Alig, Elaine Alexander, Michael Villar, Jennifer Daily (“Casual”), Max Emerson (“Single All the Way”), Carrie Gibson and Jaime Gallagher round out the supporting cast.

Brad Wyman (“Monster”), Erik Bakken and Davey Robertson are serving as producers. Production is underway in Kentucky and Los Angeles.

Julio Quintana (Blue Miracle) directed true golf story set in 1950s.

XYZ Films has come on board international sales at AFM for sports drama and SXSW Narrative Spotlight Audience Award winner The Long Game starring Dennis Quaid and Jay Hernandez.

Julio Quintana (Blue Miracle) directed the true story of five young Mexican American caddies in 1955 who created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas brush country.

Despite outdated and inferior equipment and no professional instruction to begin with, they would go on to compete against wealthy, all-white teams and win the 1957 Texas State High School Golf Championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history and the producers of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty have managed to attract some impressive performers to play legendary people in the NBA team's story. Still, that's no guarantee that HBO will keep renewing the show to see the team's story come to some resolution. Will Winning Time be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A sports comedy-drama series, the Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV show is based on a book by Jeff Pearlman. The second season cast includes John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Adrien Brody, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Jason Segel, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughes, Tamera Tomakili, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett, Molly Gordon, Joey Brooks, Delante Desouza, Jimel Atkins, Austin Aaron, McCabe Slye, Thomas...

The story of the Lakers Showtime dynasty continues in the second season of the Winning Time TV show on HBO. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Winning Time is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of Winning Time here. *Status Update Below.

An HBO sports comedy-drama series, the Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV show is based on a book by Jeff Pearlman. The second season cast includes John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Adrien Brody, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Jason Segel, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughes, Tamera Tomakili, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett,...

Well, this is a bit of a shocker.

HBO has confirmed the demise of the 1980s basketball drama Winning Time.

The series wrapped its sophomore run Sunday night and was canceled the same day as the finale.

Series showrunner Max Borenstein alluded to the cancellation with a message on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Not the ending that we had in mind. But nothing but gratitude and love," he wrote.

Fans commented their thoughts on the shocking decision below the Tweet.

"So sorry Max. I eagerly anticipated each episode and enjoyed the hell out of the series," said one fan, adding:

"Congratulations on making something so creatively successful as Winning Time."

"Everything I anticipated it could be and even better when you told me about it at that lunch way back when," said another fan. 

"Disappointed it couldn't at least get to Riley's promise of a repeat, but everything you did do was great.

Sound the buzzer and clear the path to the locker rooms because Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty ends its run after two seasons. Creator Max Borenstein confirmed the news on the app formally known as Twitter, saying, “Not the ending that we had in mind,” expressing his disappointment in not finishing the story on its own terms. “But nothing but gratitude and love,” he added.

Director Salli Richardson joined the chorus on Instagram by saying, “When you give it everything you’ve got, you can have no regrets. I hope you enjoy the last episode of @winningtimehbo I am sure I will do many more hours of TV and hopefully many features in my future, but I can say that at this moment in time I am most proud of the work we did on this masterful show.”

Not the ending that we had in mind.

But nothing but gratitude and love.

The Winning Time TV series is out. HBO has cancelled the low-rated series but gave producers time to give the show an ending. The season and series finale aired tonight.

A sports comedy-drama series, the Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV show is based on a book by Jeff Pearlman. The second season cast includes John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Adrien Brody, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Jason Segel, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughes, Tamera Tomakili, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett, Molly Gordon, Joey Brooks, Delante Desouza, Jimel Atkins, Austin Aaron, McCabe Slye, Thomas Mann, and Gillian Jacobs, with Michael Chiklis and Rob Morgan. The show is billed as a fast-break series about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional basketball's most revered and dominant dynasties. The...