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Jeopardy! champion Stella Trout revealed the Final Jeopardy! mistake that cost her the game. In her first game, Stella, a software engineer originally from Houston, Texas, bested three-day champion Geoff Barnes and came into her second game as a new fan favorite due to her all-business personality. In her second Jeopardy! game, her opponents were Joey Quismorio, a product manager originally from San Antonio, Texas and Jay Borsom, a trivia content creator and DJ from Plainfield, Illinois.

Jeopardy! champion Stella Trout revealed the Final Jeopardy! mistake that cost her the game.

On the June 4 Jeopardy! episode, the Final Jeopardy! category was "American History." The clue read, "He recalled that, before an 1831 revolt, he had a vision of 'white spirts & black spirits engaged in battle.'" In third place, Jay incorrectly answered, "Who is Brown?," leaving her with $1,200, while Joey, who was in second place, correctly wrote, "Who is Nat Turner?...

On Wednesday May 28 2025, History broadcasts Sitting Bull!

Never Give In Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sitting Bull,” titled “Never Give In,” promises to be a gripping portrayal of one of the most significant moments in American history. This episode focuses on the legendary figures of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse as they confront George Armstrong Custer and the Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Viewers can expect intense action and powerful storytelling as the Lakota leaders fight to protect their land and way of life.

The episode highlights the strategies and bravery of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse as they rally their people against the U.S. Army. The battle is not just a clash of military might; it symbolizes the struggle for survival and the fight for cultural preservation. The triumph of the Lakota at Little Bighorn is a pivotal moment, but the episode also...

History’s “Sitting Bull” continues its exploration of the iconic Lakota chief’s life this Wednesday with the episode “Never Give In.” This week, the series focuses on one of the most famous battles in American history: the clash at Little Bighorn. Viewers will witness the events leading up to the confrontation between Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, […]

Sitting Bull: Never Give In...

The life of an iconic American figure is explored in a two-night Sitting Bull documentary. Narrated by Mo Brings Plenty (Yellowstone), the docuseries, premiering May 27 and 28 on History Channel, shines a light on the heroic life and legacy of the Lakota chief. Sitting Bull fought and guided his people through constant conflict with United States forces up until his death in 1890 at the age of 59. The cinematic scenes help tell the story with Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears playing the legendary figure. This particular project, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, hits home for the 47-year-old. Spears’ credits include Dances with Wolves, 1923 and Reservation Dogs. Needless to say, the importance of this particular role is not lost on the indigenous actor. Here Spears opens up about the making of the project and the importance of telling an authentic story that properly honors Sitting Bull. History Channel...

On Tuesday May 27 2025, History broadcasts Sitting Bull!

Nations Collide Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sitting Bull,” titled “Nations Collide,” promises to be a gripping exploration of a pivotal moment in American history. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, this episode delves into the challenges faced by Native American tribes as American settlers begin to pour into the Great Plains. These settlers are not just looking for new opportunities; they are also taking land that belongs to the Native Americans, leading to significant tensions and conflict.

In “Nations Collide,” viewers will see the Lakota leader, Sitting Bull, step into a crucial role. Alongside the fierce warrior Crazy Horse, he is determined to protect his people’s land and way of life. The episode highlights the formation of a resistance movement that is both unprecedented and inspiring. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse rally their people, showcasing their...

The upcoming episode of “Sitting Bull,” titled “Never Give In,” promises to be a gripping continuation of the story. Set to air at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, on History, this episode dives deeper into the intense struggle faced by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. The battle of Little Bighorn is at the forefront, where these legendary leaders confront George Armstrong Custer and his Seventh Cavalry.

Viewers will witness the fierce clash between the Lakota warriors and the U.S. Army. The stakes are high as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse fight not just for victory, but for the very survival of their way of life. The triumph over the Army at Little Bighorn is a pivotal moment, yet it does not bring the peace they hoped for. The episode explores the harsh reality that follows this battle, highlighting the ongoing struggle and resilience of the Lakota people.

As the narrative unfolds,...

The highly anticipated series “Sitting Bull” is set to premiere with its first episode, “Nations Collide,” on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on History. This new drama takes viewers back to the tumultuous period following the American Civil War, when settlers began pouring into the Great Plains, claiming land that belonged to Native American tribes. The struggles and conflicts of this era come to life through the eyes of the Lakota leader, Sitting Bull.

In “Nations Collide,” audiences will witness the determination and bravery of Sitting Bull and his ally, Crazy Horse, as they rise to lead a remarkable resistance against the encroaching settlers. The episode sets the stage for a powerful narrative about the fight for survival and identity amid a rapidly changing landscape. With stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, the series promises to explore the complexities of this historic moment.

As the story unfolds, viewers can expect to...

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Karla Sofía Gascón finds next movie

Controversial Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose Oscar campaign was derailed when offensive tweets she made came to light, has found her next role. She'll be playing a psychiatrist "who embodies both God and the devil" in psychological thriller The Life Lift, opposite actor-filmmaker-provocateur Vincent Gallo, who will play a man who finds post-it notes in his apartment building's elevator that order him to kill his neighbors. The film is being directed by Stefania Rossella Grassi and is slated to shoot later this year.

Clueless series with Alicia Silverstone in the works at Peacock

A new series take on the classic 1995 teen comedy Clueless is in development at Peacock. Alicia Silverstone, the star of the original movie, is set to return as Cher Horowitz, the witty, well-dressed protagonist. Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage...

The History Channel’s upcoming two-part docuseries Sitting Bull traces the epic life of the legendary Lakota chief as he fights for his people’s freedom, unifies warring Native nations against the U.S. government’s efforts to steal their land, battles U.S. Army Gen. George Armstrong Custer, and makes history at the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1876.

The story is told through interviews with experts and scripted re-creations of historic events featuring Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears as Sitting Bull. It’s narrated by Yellowstone‘s Mo Brings Plenty,...

The Western genre has produced some of the greatest movies of all time, thanks to the work of Hollywood legends like John Ford, Howard Hawks, Kurt Russell, and John Wayne. With some of the best-written stories in the film industry, the genre is known for its combination of compelling character studies, explorations of the American landscape, and brilliant gunfights.

While some Western movies stay confined to a small town and a handful of characters, others explore journeys across the vast American frontier and focus on a variety of characters. While the more subdued movies in the genre, like High Noon, often get the best critical acclaim, many viewers show up to enjoy the epic side of the Old West. From perilous journeys to years-long tales of revenge, these movies have helped usher in the modern era of compelling and epic Westerns.

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Explores the Plight...

The Emmy Award nominations on Wednesday morning made history across various categories including Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series which recognized Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis for their work in Hulu’s Under The Bridge and Max’s True Detective: Night Country, respectively.

The nods—both Gladstone and Reis’ first— make the pair the first Indigenous women to receive Emmy acting nominations.

Until today, August Schellenberg was the only Native American actor to be nominated for an acting Emmy. He was recognized for his portrayal of Sitting Bull in HBO’s Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee in 2007 under the “Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Move” category.

Additionally, FX’s Reservation Dogs finally earned some Emmy love for its final season including Best Comedy Series and Lead Actor in a Comedy for D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai.

Related: 76th Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Full Coverage

Coming off a busy Oscar...

Indigenous actresses Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis have made history with their first Primetime Emmy nominations.

On Wednesday, Gladstone and Reis received nominations in the supporting actress in a limited series category for their roles in Hulu’s “Under the Bridge” and HBO/Max’s “True Detective: Night Country.” This major recognition marks the first time Indigenous women have been nominated for acting Emmys, and they are only the second and third Indigenous actors ever to be recognized in the 76-year history of the television awards.

The only other Native American person nominated in any acting category was August Schellenberg, who received an Emmy nomination in 2007 for his performance as Sitting Bull in the HBO television movie “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.”

Nominated alongside Gladstone and Reis are Dakota Fanning (“Ripley”), Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”), Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Diane Lane (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”) and...

It's hard to believe that A24 is over 10 years old, but the company has quickly become one of the best contemporary distributors. Few distribution companies have developed their own recognizable aesthetic or are able to sell pricey hipster-style merchandise. But A24's curation of independent film has stoked the flames of cinephiles' passion for bold visions and imaginative stories. Their commitment to creating a platform for independent filmmaking feels refreshing in the glut of superhero and IP-driven releases. A24 has launched the careers of some of our most innovative filmmakers, including Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, Alex Garland, Ari Aster, and Robert Eggers while bringing directors such as Harmony Korine and Sean Baker to a wider theatrical audience. But for every "Moonlight" or "Hereditary," there are other A24 films that have not been quite as well-received. Even though they have bad Rotten Tomatoes scores, they are still worth watching for all...

The release of Oppenheimer in July 2023 has sparked new debates on the upcoming content of film and series. With an IMDb rating of 8.5 and global success, Oppenheimer has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and film producers should consider shifting their focus from pure entertainment to more historically relevant themes for their movies. Director Ridley Scott, for example, will release his long-awaited Napoleon in November 2023, showcasing yet again another majorly important historical figure.

This new emerging trend of depicting culturally relevant personas may have opened new discussions surrounding which historical figures actually deserve their own modern biopic. Of course, some outdated biopics already exist, but with the fast-paced technological and cinematic advancements, film producers could take advantage of redefining former depictions. From Leonardo da Vinci to Queen Victoria, history has a lot of relevant and socially significant figures to offer.

Queen Cleopatra Needs a Biopic That Actually Honors Her Legacy Close

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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the September 18 episode of Jeopardy!] The Second Chance Tournament featuring Season 37 players continued on Jeopardy! with digital journalist Matt Walks, community outreach supervisor Deanna Bolio, and history and Latin teacher Elliott Goodman, and it was early on that one of them got a bit of bad news. Before her interview following the first commercial break, host Ken Jennings informed Deanna, “I’m afraid I have to give you the bad news first. I inadvertently accepted your response of Chief Joseph instead of Crazy Horse in the first round, so we’re going to have to knock that off your score. But it’s early. You’ll be back.” That took her from $2400 (already in third to Matt’s $3200 and Elliott’s $2600) to $400. The clue in question came in the category of American History. The $1000 clue read, “Native American leaders at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn included Sitting Bull & this Oglala chief, ...

“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” The adage comes from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, made by John Ford, the undisputed master of a genre that plays with the disparity between American myth and reality like no other. The new four-part Curiosity Stream docuseries The Real Wild West tries its own hand at this task, dutifully highlighting stories and figures that have traditionally received short shrift from Hollywood and other purveyors of pop culture. Black cowboys, fearless madams, conquistadors, the Trail of Tears, the depletion of the buffalo,...

The theft of a valuable Native American artifact triggers a cascading series of violent crimes in Americana, a revisionist Western set in present-day South Dakota. Writer-director Tony Tost brings his years of experience on similarly themed episodic series like Damnation and Longmire to his directing debut, an ensemble feature with multiple overlapping storylines. The plot premise for Americana concerns a Lakota nation “ghost shirt,” a garment fashioned from animal skin that was thought to be instilled with special powers for adherents of the ghost dance, a late 19th century Native American religious movement.

Although stylistically and thematically a Western, the borderline comedic tone of Tost’s script, along with frequent gratuitous violence, rapid-fire dialogue and a non-linear narrative structure, suggest Americana is more of a hybrid crime drama in the Tarantino mold. The film’s appeal for genre enthusiasts should also be enhanced by the appearance of multi-platinum singer-songwriter Halsey in her first dramatic role,...

This year’s SXSW Film & TV Festival opened with the premiere of Swarm, the dark tale of Dre (Dominique Fishback), a stan whose obsession with a Beyoncé-esque pop idol turns deadly. And the Prime Video series’ fourth episode treated audiences to a little surprise: Billie Eilish’s screen acting debut as Eva, the leader of a Nxivm-like cult whose indoctrination of Dre ends in disaster. Not to be outdone, Halsey’s entrée into the world of movies left the crowd at the Texas fest hooting and hollering.

In Tony Tost’s crime-western Americana,...

Ghost shirts, which are sacred to certain Indigenous communities, were thought to guard the wearer against bullets through spiritual power. This precious heirloom is at the center of Tony Tost’s directorial debut film at SXSW, Americana. This western dramedy has some tricks up its sleeve, thanks to the brilliant writing and the script’s comedic timing. It boasts a big cast of actors including Sydney Sweeney, Halsey, Paul Walter Hauser, Zahn McClarnon, Simon Rex, Eric Dane and Gavin Maddox Bergman.

Related: SXSW 2023: All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews

Cal (Bergman) loves to watch black-and-white, cowboys-and-Indians films. While he’s enthralled with what he sees on the television, Joan Jett lookalike Mandy (Halsey) and local thug Dillian (Dane) argue about why Cal, her brother, is so weird. Maybe it’s because he’s a white kid who claims to be the reincarnation of Lakota ancestor Sitting Bull. To get...

We’re in the dog days of summer, and if you’re looking for refuge from the heat, consider cozying up on the couch with the air conditioning blasting and Plex TV streaming on your home entertainment system! Plex’s collection, The Cinephiles — A24 on Plex, is still ongoing, but there are a plethora of films from distributors big and small streaming on Plex. With Plex, you can explore both crowd-pleasing blockbusters or hidden gems you may have missed.

Plex offers a one-stop-shop streaming service offering 50,000+ free titles and 200+ of free-to-stream live TV channels, from the biggest names in entertainment, including Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, Lionsgate, Legendary, AMC, A+E, Crackle, and Reuters. Plex is always overflowing with thousands of new and old familiar favorites on its platform and we’re here to happily select the cream of the crop.

This month our picks include...

It has become fashionable, in the modern age, to dismiss the notion of heroes, or to consign them to the fantasy realm, stepping away from the great man theory of history to focus on technological developments and broader social movements as instigators for change. The fact remains, however, that in marginalised communities, the impact of individuals who choose to step up and fight for others can be considerable. If SuAnne Big Crow had lived, it seems likely that people all around the world would have known her name. This documentary goes a little way towards correcting matters by looking at what she had achieved by the time she was just 17-years-old.

“We are Crazy Horse’s people,” say the Oglala Lakota people living on Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota today. This is the land where Sitting Bull was born, a land with a proud history, and one which escaped the attention.

Michael Greyeyes pushed his body to the breaking point in order to play Makwa, the haunted man at the center of “Wild Indian.”

The veteran actor shed 35 pounds from his already slender frame, losing the weight largely by fasting. It was hard, Greyeyes admits, but also necessary to portray someone who has a toxic secret that threatens to destroy his carefully manicured existence as a successful executive and family man.

“There were months where basically I was hungry all the time,” Greyeyes told Variety. “That allowed me to have a lived experience. I would walk by coffee shops or bakeries and see all these delicious looking things I couldn’t have. It created a sense of frustration and keen hunger. I felt like a wolf at times when I was playing this role — I was something lurking at the edges of polite society trying to find his prey.”

“Wild Indian,...

Walt Disney, Frank Capra, Whitney Houston, Billie Holiday, Johnny Cash and Alex Trebek are among the entertainment industry figures who have been added as proposed honorees in the National Garden of American Heroes monument project unveiled by President Donald Trump in July.

As he began his final 48 hours as President, Trump issued an amended executive order Monday that added dozens of names slated to be honored in the the planned statuary park. The location for the park has yet to be determined. Trump first announced the plan on July 3 during his speech at Mt. Rushmore.

Among the entertainment-related names making the cut are Louis Armstrong, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Irving Berlin, Humphrey Bogart, Kobe Bryant, Frank Capra, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Woody Guthrie, Charlton Heston, Alfred Hitchcock, Bob Hope, Elvis Presley and Jimmy Stewart. The monument will honor those deemed to be “historically...

Do audiences ever ask for a History Lesson? Robert Altman gives them a smart, if diffuse, image of America as a showbiz invention, commercialized and packaged. Paul Newman is the prepackaged white hero surrounded by a jolly circus; Buffalo Bill’s trick seems to be to get his colleagues, the dispossessed minorities and especially the vanquished Native Americans to cooperate with his self-aggrandizing fantasy. One of Altman’s better scattershot ensembles sketches an amusingly hollow Buffalo Bill in Paul Newman, but the director’s style keeps emotional involvement at arm’s length… make that telephoto lens’ length.

Buffalo Bill and the Indians

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1976 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 124, 105 min. / Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson / Street Date December 14, 2020 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99

Starring: Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Burt Lancaster, Kevin McCarthy, Harvey Keitel, Will Sampson, Allan F. Nicholls, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine,...

Martin Amis’ 1984 novel “Money,” inspired by his painful experiences as the screenwriter of the disastrous 1980 sci-fi movie “Saturn 3,” includes a character based on “Saturn 3” star Kirk Douglas: “Lorne Guyland,” an aging but still virile screen legend, “had, in his time, on stage or screen, interpreted the roles of Genghis Khan, Al Capone, Marco Polo, Huckleberry Finn, Charlemagne, Paul Revere, Erasmus, Wyatt Earp, Voltaire, Sky Masterson, Einstein, Jack Kennedy, Rembrandt, Babe Ruth, Oliver Cromwell, Amerigo Vespucci, Zorro, Darwin, Sitting Bull, Freud, Napoleon, Spider-Man, Macbeth, Melville, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Methuselah, Mozart, Merlin, Marx, Mars, Moses and Jesus Christ.”

And while “Money” is not, on the whole, particularly kind to Kirk Douglas, this list does reflect the breadth and scope of a screen career that started in 1946 and culminated in the early 21st century.

On screen, Douglas was the epitome of the square-jawed leading man, whether he was playing a Roman slave,...

Lionsgate is one of the top studios in the film industry. The company has been behind films such as the Sicario franchise, The Hunger Games, John Wick, and television shows such as Dear White People, Orange is the New Black and The Royals just to name a few. Lionsgate is always releasing new content and as well as bringing classics to in-home release. Here are just a few projects that are making their way to in-home release from Lionsgate.

Woman Walks Ahead – 8/28

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An all-star trio leads the way when Woman Walks Ahead arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD August 28 from Lionsgate. Directed by Susanna White (Our Kind of Traitor) and starring Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain, Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, and Michael Greyeyes, who The New York Times lauds as “a miracle of intelligence and dignity,” the film tells the fictionalized account of the true-life events...

Widowed New York painter Caroline Weldon (Jessica Chastain) travels to South Dakota in 1889 to do a portrait of Sitting Bull (Canadian actor/dancer Michael Greyeyes). It's the sort true-story premise would be a fascinating starting point for a movie ... if said film had more than a nodding acquaintance with the truth. Hollywood airbrushing quickly infects Woman Walks Ahead from the get-go, whether or not you know that Chastain and Greyeyes are at least 15 years younger and eons more glamorous than the characters they're respectively playing. Thankfully, the two screen version...

When filmmaker Susanna White was growing up in gray-skied England, the “Woman Walks Ahead” director was obsessed with Westerns, though she always felt there was something missing. “I’d grown up loving Westerns as a genre, whether that’s John Ford movies, or Sergio Leone movies,” White said in a recent interview with IndieWire. However, “there was a level at which I didn’t connect to them,” she added, “because they were such a man’s world.”

For her latest film, the “Nanny McPhee Returns” director was able to do something she’d always wanted to: retrofit a genre she loved, while also staying true to the time period it portrayed. It certainly helped that her lead actress, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain, is also a Western-loving cinephile who agreed that the genre could use a feminist touch. “Woman Walks Ahead” addresses that, with Chastain cast as Catherine Weldon, a painter...

Earlier this year James Kleinmann caught up with filmmaker Susanna White at the Tribeca Film Festival to talk about her stunning new Western which opens in Us cinemas this Friday, 29th June.

Based on real events Woman Walks Ahead stars Jessica Chastain as portrait artist and activist Catherine Weldon who journeys to the Dakotas in the 1880s to paint Lakota leader Sitting Bull’s (Michael Greyeyes) portrait and becomes passionately involved in defending Native American land rights.

Michael Greyeyes and Jessica Chastain. Photo by Richard Foreman. Courtesy of A24.

James Kleinmann: You’ve studied and worked a lot in America, how would you describe your relationship with the Us?

Susanna White: “I find myself coming back a lot. I’ve done so much American television. Obviously I shot this film in New Mexico. My next film is an American film too, it’s just turned out that way. I love the States.

Zahn McClarnon suddenly became “Westworld’s” season two Mvp in the span of an hour thanks to his role as Akecheta, leader of Ghost Nation in the eighth episode, “Kiksuya.” A nomination for Best Drama Supporting Actor would be a groundbreaking moment as the television academy has never nominated a Native American actor for a continuing series.

“Westworld” was nominated for Best Drama Supporting Actor last year for Jeffrey Wright, but he got a promotion this year to the lead category, which could open the door for McClarnon to make history: not only would he be the first Native American actor to receive a nomination for a series, he would also be only the second Native American actor ever nominated in any category, after August Schellenberg contended for Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor for his performance as Sitting Bull in the HBO telefilm “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” in...

Jessica Chastain is embarking on a new adventure in The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive first look at Woman Walks Ahead.

In the clip, the actress plays Catherine Weldon, an American widowed artist from New York that travels alone via train to North Dakota in pursuit of painting a portrait of Chief Sitting Bull (Michael Greyeyes). After finding herself in the middle of nowhere, without any way to transport herself to the chief, Weldon soon comes across a Native American on his horse.

“Do you know somewhere I can hire a wagon?” she asks the man, who in turns ...

Jessica Chastain is embarking on a new adventure in The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive first look at Woman Walks Ahead.

In the clip, the actress plays Catherine Weldon, an American widowed artist from New York that travels alone via train to North Dakota in pursuit of painting a portrait of Chief Sitting Bull (Michael Greyeyes). After finding herself in the middle of nowhere, without any way to transport herself to the chief, Weldon soon comes across a Native American on his horse.

“Do you know somewhere I can hire a wagon?” she asks the man, who in turns ...

Cast: Joe Nuzzolo, David Heavener and Lyn Levand. Director: Joe Straw Scores: Technical 75, Story 90, Acting 80 Overall: 82 (Note: “Kill or Be Killed” scored on the Z-Movie Scale) And now the most important U.S. history lesson you will ever find fascinating. Never mind if Robert E. Grant’s wooden teeth were buried in the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier or how shamefully Eisenhower ripped off Sitting Bull at the Alamo during the Revolutionary War. This is material it is imperative to [...]...