‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’: Matthew McConaughey To Star In New Crime Thriller From Director Of ‘The Vast Of Night’

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Cannes Film Festival stars a 76-year old action star and is a reboot of a movie that first dazzled moviegoers in 1993. That’s a time, in case you forgot, before TikTok or smartphones, Facebook or Amazon, or any number of technological changes that have reshaped our world and the movie business along with them. And yet, “Cliffhanger,” with Sylvester Stallone bravely summiting the mountain again, is seen as one of the most commercial scripts out there for buyers hoping to make an adventure film that can traverse borders and bring crowds. With a nod to the younger audiences who will be needed to turn up if the movie is going to replicate the original’s blockbuster status, the producers teased that casting is currently underway for a (presumably younger?) actor to share the screen with Sly. But who will that be?

Kevin Costner has been teasing his new project.

Jennifer Lopez is an assassin with a plan in her new movie The Mother, which is a true testament to her creative range.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent U.S. director and artist Harmony Korine, whose films include “Gummo,” “Spring Breakers” and “Beach Bum” – which stars Matthew McConaughey as a stoner poet named Moondog – is being honored by the Locarno Film Festival with its Pardo d’onore Manor lifetime achievement award. Born in Bolinas, California, in 1974, Harmony Korine broke out in the filmmaking world in 1995 when he wrote the screenplay for Larry Clark’s controversial “Kids.” In 1997 he made his directorial debut with “Gummo,” a realistic look at youth alienation in America, for which he won awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week and at the Rotterdam fest. 

Yellowstone” was the most-watched TV show in the year 2022. Starring Kevin Costner, the US series has announced that it would be concluding after season five, with some speculating that the abrupt end is due to tension between the show’s lead star and the series creator, Taylor Sheridan.Kevin Costner’s wife: Who is Christine Baumgartner?Kevin Costner’s rumored affair resurfaces amid divorce from Christine BaumgartnerYellowstone is set to conclude this year, but it will continue with a spin-off series that’s a part of the “Sheridanverse,” which is the name of the incredibly successful Western-themed universe that has been created by Sheridan. “The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale.

may or may not have “Yellowstone” in his future, but he’s definitely due to team with Andrew Patterson, the director behind the acclaimed 2020 indie “The Vast of Night,” on the new film “The Rivals of Amziah King.”Patterson wrote and will direct the film, which is described as “a deeply atmospheric, character-focused crime thriller set against the unique backdrop of remote Oklahoma.” McConaughey will play Amziah King for Patterson, who lives in Oklahoma.Black Bear Pictures will fully finance the film with Heyday Films’ David Heyman, Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michale Heimler, Heyday’s Jeffrey Clifford, Will Greenfield and Patterson producing. Executive producers include Heyday’s Rob Silva and Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova.Black Bear International will launch international sales in Cannes, with WME Independent representing the U.S.

Matthew McConaughey has been set to lead crime thriller The Rivals of Amziah King, written and directed by Andrew Patterson (The Vast of Night). Black Bear International will launch offshore sales in Cannes with WME Independent repping U.S. rights.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Matthew McConaughey is set to star in “The Rivals of Amziah King,” a crime thriller that takes place in rural Oklahoma. Black Bear International will launch international sales in Cannes, with WME Independent representing the U.S rights.  Andrew Patterson (“The Vast of Night”) is writing and directing “The Rivals of Amziah King.” Plot details are being kept under wraps, but a press release describes the film as a “deeply atmospheric, character-focused crime thriller set against the unique backdrop of remote Oklahoma.” McConaughey will star in the titular role of Amziah King.

Well, “Yellowstone” fans, the rumors are true: Taylor Sheridan‘s hit show will end at the end of the second half of Season 5, which will premiere on Paramount Network in November. But fans of the series won’t need to wait long for the show’s story to continue.

Paramount announced that “Yellowstone” will end with the second half of Season 5, which will premiere in November. This news comes amid rumors flying of a feud between creator Taylor Sheridan, 52, and star Kevin Costner, 68, who was apparently “stunned” by his wife filing for divorce.However, that’s not all. Right after the ending of “Yellowstone” premieres, there will be a “sequel series.” The network has not yet revealed the title, cast or plot details of the “sequel series,” but it will premiere in December, immediately following the ending of “Yellowstone.” It’s likely that “Yellowstone” stars such as Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will be in it, and it’s probable that this is the “Yellowstone” show that will star Matthew McConaughey.

Kevin Costner was set to leave  after the end of season 5, Paramount Network has revealed that the series will end in November, following the release of its remaining episodes. The franchise is far from over, however, with a new, untitled sequel series from creator Taylor Sheridan set to follow by the end of this year. " has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits — from to — and I am confident our sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life," said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios and executive producer of, added, «The Dutton story continues, picking up where leaves off in another epic tale.

Well, “Yellowstone” fans, the rumors are true: Taylor Sheridan‘s hit show will end at the end of the second half of Season 5, which will premiere on Paramount Network in November. But fans of the series won’t need to wait long for the show’s story to continue.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Yellowstone” is officially coming to an end, with the final episodes of the megahit Paramount Network series’ fifth season set to launch in November. In addition, an untitled sequel series has been ordered and will debut on Paramount Network and Paramount+ in December. The announcement comes after months of speculation that Kevin Costner would be leaving the series, reportedly over his desire to focus on the epic two-part Western feature “Horizon,” which would have seriously impacted his availability to film “Yellowstone.” “’Yellowstone’ has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits – from ‘1883’ to ‘Tulsa King,’ and I am confident our ‘Yellowstone’ sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life,” said Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios.

Remember what we told you in February that would be ending with its fifth season and Paramount was plotting a follow-up series from Taylor Sheridan?

has gone through quite a revolving door of cast exits — and character deaths — over the years.The biggest one, of course, is the impending departure of Kevin Costner, who has played patriarch John Dutton III since the series' 2018 launch. ET broke the news earlier this week that Costner would not be returning to the popular drama after season 5 amid alleged tension with co-creator Taylor Sheridan over filming commitments for the remaining episodes of the season.While details remain unclear on how Costner's exit will be incorporated into , there continues to be uncertainty over when filming will resume in Montana to finish out season 5, which was originally slated for a summer return on Paramount Network.The update on Costner's involvement comes months after it was first reported that the series may be ending in its current form.

Woody Harrelson just shared a new piece of evidence to support his theory that he and Matthew McConaughey are brothers. In a new interview with Esquire, Harrelson claims that when Matthew McConaughey was born in 1969, McConaughey's dad told his mom, "That ain’t my son" and refused to go to the hospital with her.

Woody Harrelson has told another story that just might have everyone convinced Matthew McConaughey is his brother — one that was so explosive, it stopped Justin Theroux dead in his tracks.During an «Explain This» segment for, Theroux straight-up asked Harrelson if he and McConaughey are actually brothers. Harrelson, who co-stars alongside Theroux in the new HBO limited true-crime series, , said he's not sure «because we haven't done the testing.»The DNA testing is an idea that's been previously thrown around, but apparently hasn't come to fruition yet.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves bring their eldest son, Levi McConaughey, to the 2023 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala!

Angelique Jackson “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto has signed on to write Marvel Studios’ “Blade” movie, reuniting with Mahershala Ali, who starred in the third season of his HBO crime series. “Blade” boasts Oscar winner Ali as the title vampire slayer, with Aaron Pierre, Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth among the starry cast. Pre-production on the film is underway, with Pizzolatto taking on writing duties, working from a draft of the script by Emmy nominee Michael Starrbury, which has been said to be “darker than most MCU movies.” Directed by Yann Demange, who helmed “White Boy Rick” and the pilot for “Lovecraft Country,” the film is expected to begin filming in late May in Atlanta.