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The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the titular masked hero, was a highly ambitious project that ultimately flopped at the box office. Despite its massive $225 million budget and a star-studded cast, the film failed to connect with audiences and critics alike.

Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger | Credits: Walt Disney Pictures

One of the more peculiar aspects of the movie was Depp’s striking choice to portray Tonto with a dead crow perched atop his head. This visual choice sparked discussions and criticisms but wasn’t even the most problematic aspect of The Lone Ranger. While Depp’s creative input shaped the character’s bizarre appearance, deeper issues played a significant role in the film’s downfall.

Is Johnny Depp’s dead crow a symbol of creative ambition or misdirection? Johnny Depp as Tonto in The Lone Ranger | Credits: Walt Disney...

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"I only directed something someone else wrote once and it was a misbegotten adventure from the beginning, as much my fault as anybody else's." Those are the words of director David Koepp, speaking to UCLA in 2022. The misbegotten adventure in question was 2015's "Mortdecai," a globe-trotting comedy starring then-a-lister Johnny Depp. It was a massive failure both critically and commercially, one that Koepp doesn't seem to have an interest in defending.

Koepp is no stranger to big hits. As a screenwriter, he helped turn "Jurassic Park" into one of the biggest movies ever, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. As a director? It's a touch more spotty, but the man knows his way around a success. He previously helmed the thriller "Secret Window,...

We all love it when a classic screen villain makes an unexpected return. That certainly drives “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” the first Wallace & Gromit feature since 2005’s Oscar-winning “The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” and the first film to feature the beloved characters since 2008’s “A Matter of Loaf and Death”. The villain? Feathers McGraw, the larcenous penguin (disguised as a rooster thanks to a red rubber glove) from 1993’s “The Wrong Trousers,” which, yes, won the Oscar for animated short.

This time around, Feathers frames cuddly inventor Wallace (voiced by Ben Whitehead) and his beloved pooch Gromit for a series of crimes by hacking into the “smart gnome” Wallace has invented, named Norbot.

Director Nick Park said that the central idea for the new film had been hanging around since “Curse of the Were-Rabbit:” “What if Wallace invented a robot gnome to help Gromit in the garden?” The idea,...

Netflix's American Primeval has finally been released, and here are all of the filming locations that have been revealed so far. Netflix's new Western drama miniseries tells the story of a woman and her son who are attempting to cross the frontier, with much of the show taking place in the Utah Territory in 1857. Because of this setting, American Primeval uses a lot of wilderness and fort settings, so here is what real-world locations were featured in the show.

American Primeval is a dark and gritty Western series from director Peter Berg and The Revenant writer Mark L. Smith, with it featuring many of the types of locations that have become associated with the genre. Wagon trains, Mormon armies, Indigenous camps, and wild animals make up the world of American Primeval, with the production design of the series perfectly pulling off the Old West setting. However, much of the...

Armie Hammer is making a return to the big screen, taking on the lead role in Uwe Boll’s new film, The Dark Knight. This vigilante thriller is set to begin filming in Croatia on January 27, with Hammer playing Sanders, a man who turns to crime-fighting and becomes both a hero and a controversial figure.

The project marks a significant comeback for the actor, whose career took a sharp turn in 2021 following allegations of sexual misconduct.

In a recent podcast interview, Hammer opened up about the challenges he faced during his time away from Hollywood, describing the experience as isolating but also reflecting on his return to work. “That first job I turned down after four years of this—well, it felt amazing,” he shared.

Hammer’s previous work included prominent roles in films like Call Me by Your Name, The Lone Ranger, and The Man from U.N.C.

After missing out on the chance to play Batman in George Miller's defunct Justice League Mortal, Armie Hammer will finally get the opportunity to suit-up as The Dark Knight. Well, a Dark Knight.

Hammer, whose career came to a screeching halt in 2021 following some pretty disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct, is set to play the lead in a movie called The Dark Knight from director Uwe Boll, who has previously helmed classics such as BloodRayne, House of the Dead, and Alone in the Dark.

The Lone Ranger and The Social Network star was accused of sexual abuse (involving cannibalistic and Bdsm fetishes) by several women, but The Los Angeles County D.A.’s office decided not to file any charges against the actor following a lengthy investigation by the LAPD.

Based on an original script by Boll, Hammer has signed on to play Sanders, a man "who takes justice...

By getting the lead role in Uwe Boll’s upcoming vigilante thriller The Dark Knight, Armie Hammer is making a big comeback to Hollywood. The movie will start being made in Croatia on January 27.

Hammer portrays Sanders, a vigilante who becomes famous on social media for his fight against crime in the film. The story is about how Sanders’s support from the people and the police chief’s efforts to stop him from doing illegal things are at odds with each other.

This choice is a big step in Hammer’s return to the screen after a break that began in 2021 because of sexual misconduct claims. Following a thorough probe, prosecutors in Los Angeles chose not to bring charges against him in 2023. Hammer just finished shooting the western Frontier Crucible, which Travis Mills directed. He starred with experienced actors Thomas Jane and William H. Macy.

Hammer recently talked about...

Armie Hammer’s comeback is picking up steam after nabbing the starring role in Uwe Boll’s latest film, “The Dark Knight.”

Hammer is set to play the crime-fighting titular character in the vigilante thriller, which is scheduled to begin principal photography in Croatia on Jan. 27.

The embattled actor, who saw his career come to a halt in 2021 following allegations of sexual misconduct, recently returned to work in Travis Mills’ forthcoming western “Frontier Crucible,” which also stars Thomas Jane and William H. Macy.

Following a lengthy probe, Los Angeles prosecutors in 2023 declined to charge the actor with any crime.

Prior to the allegations, Hammer starred in such high-profile pics as Gore Verbinski’s “The Lone Ranger” alongside Johnny Depp, Guy Ritchie’s “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” with Henry Cavill and Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your Name” with Timothée Chalamet.

In a recent podcast interview, Hammer said that his...

Disney has been trying — and failing — to recreate the success of the first Pirates of the Caribbean since The Curse of the Black Pearl first sailed onto the big screen in 2003. Within just a few years of that, the entertainment giant produced two flawed but serviceable, enjoyable sequels that delighted audiences with more swashbuckling fantasy, masterful effects, and fan-favorite character dynamics as the original. However, the franchise has since gone downhill, and most will agree that the later Pirates of the Caribbean movies are the worst.

Along the way, Disney tried some more movies based on theme park rides and other properties similar in tone to Pirates of the Caribbean. Jerry Bruckheimer brought the National Treasure movies to the table; The Lone Ranger completely flopped; Jungle Cruise made for an average but interesting turn. Yet none of them quite perfected the aesthetic and story perfection of Curse of the Black Pearl.

Having grown up in the 1960s, The Far Side's Gary Larson is well-versed in the Golden Age of Television, with a young Larson watching a bevy of classics that ultimately endured for decades. It therefore makes sense that Far Side parodied a lot of legendary TV shows, but which of Larson's classic TV show jokes was the funniest? In February 2024, we asked you to settle that question.

Screen Rant's poll ran as part of our article '10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Reference Classic TV Shows,' with over 1900 readers choosing the best of the best from comics that parody shows including Lassie, Bewitched and The Brady Bunch. Enjoy the runners-up by opening the image gallery below:

Voting was relatively competitive, with even our last-place entry receiving the support of 65 people. Classic sitcoms Bewitched, The Love Boat and Mr. Ed were still fondly remembered, but the strongest performers were...

Johnny Depp has been one of the biggest working movie stars since the '90s, and possibly even the '80s if his smaller roles are to be considered, and yet the actor's net worth in 2024 is a lot lower than it's ever been in his career. Johnny Depp's professional career began in 1984 when he appeared in a little horror film titled, Nightmare on Elm Street. While many now-famous actors have started in horror, Depp's performance was particularly notable and the longevity of the franchise means his debut is lauded rather than teased at.

From there, Depp went on to star in the hit cop drama series, 21 Jump Street, which led into bigger roles. Johnny Depp's movie and TV career has since grown to include Oscar-worthy performances, tent-pole franchises, and everything in between. In recent years, Depp has been at the center of a notable amount of controversy, particularly...

The Far Side’s iconic single-panel style with a fluid narrative void of any one recurring/main character is one of the major reasons it’s so beloved. The Far Side isn’t a ‘franchise’ like the likes of Peanuts or Garfield, but rather a short-form comic in the truest sense of the word. The Far Side uses cartoons to tell jokes, and each illustration only exists to serve the joke, not the other way around.

That’s how The Far Side can feature so many random characters throughout the comic’s syndication, and why literally no one is safe from becoming the butt of a joke. From scientists and farmers to aliens and literal trees, The Far Side isn’t afraid to throw its absurdist lens on any and every subject - including cowboys. Here are 10 of the funniest Far Side comics about cowboys that fans didn’t know they needed!

Armie Hammer’s gradual return to Hollywood continues, we can reveal, with a cameo appearance in a new music video from actress and singer Georgina Leahy.

Hammer appears fleetingly in the pop track as a character called “Kannibal Ken” according to the song’s official YouTube credits. The song, titled Typical Squeeze, is about a rebellious woman who is not a “safe bet, good girl or typical squeeze.” “Everybody’s got a little wild side,” claims the song’s lyrics.

As we revealed in October, Hammer is making a return to acting for the first time in three years with western Frontier Crucible. The Social Network, Lone Ranger and Call Me By Your Name actor has also launched The Armie HammerTime Podcast.

The actor’s A-list Hollywood career was derailed back in 2021 when multiple women came forward with claims of abuse against him. Some accused Hammer of sharing sexual fantasies with them that involved cannibalism.

In 2009, Disney purchased the film rights to Marvel Studios. In 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm. In 2017, Disney purchased the 20th Century Fox library. Thanks to these major buys, Disney now owns some of the most bankable films of all time. When not adjusted for inflation, Disney also owns a controlling stake in nine out of the 10 highest-grossing movies ever, including two "Avatar" movies, "Titanic," three movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a Pixar film, a "Star Wars" film, and a remake of an animated classic.

But every major hit seems to balance itself out with a major loss. Disney also has ownership of some of the biggest box office bombs of all time, as the "high risk, high reward" filmmaking model has proven unsuccessful at least as often as it has worked. Disney also owns major commercial duds like "The Marvels," "John Carter," "The Lone Ranger," "Mars Needs Moms," "Tomorrowland," "Onward," "Strange World,...

The two most expensive Western movies ever made were also massive box office flops, and there's a fairly simple reason why. Low budgets are almost baked into the Western genre, all that a good Western needs is a few talented actors, natural scenery, intense gunfights, and a well-written story. Some of the best Western movies ever made were made on a shoestring budget. An entire subset of the genre - Spaghetti Westerns - was known for being extraordinarily cheap. Not all Westerns, however, have managed to keep costs down, and two of them got so expensive they were basically destined to flop.

Westerns are no strangers to failure at the box office, particularly after Westerns became unpopular after the 1970s. There's a long list of great Westerns that bombed at the box office, and a lot of Western flops have been a product of the genre's constantly changing popularity. The...

Fans of modern Western shows are enjoying something of a Golden Age for the genre, thanks, in no small part, to the storytelling genius of Taylor Sheridan. The actor turned writer and director is a pioneering force at the very point of a new frontier, with the juggernaut Yellowstone shared universe, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and newly-launched Landman exploring the eternal appeal of Old West with a modern spin.

Sheridan's success wouldn't be possible without the shows that flattened the long grass before it: you can trace a line straight back from Yellowstone to The Lone Ranger, but even more pertinently, the likes of NBC's long-running Bonanza, which aired 431 episodes between 1959 and 1973, and the even longer-running Gunsmoke. The time settings may not be the same, but Sheridan's focus on intertwining character dynamics, high-drama, and flexible moral spectrums were the same reasons Bonanza and Gunsmoke earned their stunning longevity.

The...

Return to Oz was a wild mess for Disney, but not the last time they’d use the Oz property!

Given what a disaster the production of Return to Oz was and how it ended up being a box office flop, it’s no shock that Disney was very wary of ever using the property again. Despite still owning the rights, Disney didn’t focus on Oz at all, even as other studios had various projects, from Syfy’s modernized fantasy Tin Man to NBC trying to make it a dark fantasy epic with Emerald City to Wicked becoming a smash Broadway hit.

As it happened, Oz would collide with another Disney property in a rather unique way, although not the success hoped for.

The Muppets see the Wiz

In 2004, after much legal wrangling, Disney reacquired the rights to the Muppets. The plan of using them in various new projects...

The Western genre follows a classic, nostalgic formula. Full of iconic gunslingers, dangerous outlaws, and well-meaning sheriffs, these stories are thrilling at every turn and a great watch for anyone hoping to see a heroic battle in the rugged landscape of the Wild West, potentially in the form of one of pop culture's best non-movie Westerns. Hollywood has maintained its fascination with this niche genre, turning out Western TV shows like the Paramount hit Yellowstone and HBO's Westworld, both of which ran for multiple seasons and found a dedicated fan base.

Though classic Westerns are often looked to as relics of Hollywood's past, many modern Western TV shows would not exist without classic movies and shows that streamlined the genre. In fact, some franchises have even gone on to see new popular adaptations, such as Zorro and The Lone Ranger, due to their influence. Beyond their genre-defining effects, some classic...

Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter have worked together in quite a few movies. But Bonham Carter felt they had more in common than just their matching filmographies. According to the Harry Potter star, they could come off almost as siblings.

Tim Burton pointed out similarities between his ex-wife Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp | Gareth Davies/Getty Images

Bonham Carter is more than familiar with working alongside Depp. The two formed a similar working relationship comparable to their collaborations with filmmaker Tim Burton, who’s had a huge impact on their lives. Bonham Carter and Depp have done six films together, five of which being Burton films. After working with each other so frequently, Burton was able to point out certain similarities his ex-wife had with the Edward Scissorhands star. According to Female First, Bonham Carter felt like Burton saw her as the female version of Depp.

Armie Hammer’s outlaw days in Hollywood are coming to an end, thanks to indie Western film “Frontier Crucible.”

Hammer will return to acting for the first time since being accused of sexual assault in 2021. After the allegations, which also suggested Hammer had cannibalistic tendencies, the “Call Me by Your Name” star was dropped from roles in Amazon’s “Shotgun Wedding,” Paramount’s “The Offer,” Starz’s “Gaslit,” and Broadway’s “The Minutes.” The accusations were investigated by the LAPD; no charges were filed.

Now, after Hammer has said he was “not welcome” in Hollywood anymore, the “Lone Ranger” actor is playing one of three outlaw criminals for “Frontier Crucible.”

The feature is produced by “Bone Tomahawk” and “Dragged Across Concrete” producer Dallas Sonnier, and is being billed as “Reservoir Dogs” meets “Bone Tomahawk.” The film is set in the Arizona Territory of the 1870s, and follows a former soldier...

Exclusive: Armie Hammer, who hasn’t acted in more than three years following 2021 sexual assault allegations, is set to return to a film set with western Frontier Crucible.

This is the project we revealed yesterday, starring Thomas Jane (The Predator) and produced by Bone Tomahawk and Dragged Across Concrete producer Dallas Sonnier. Filming is due to get underway on the independently-financed film next month in Monument Valley and Prescott, Arizona.

Hammer’s A-list Hollywood career was derailed back in 2021 when multiple women came forward with claims of abuse against him. Hammer denied the allegations but had to abandon several projects and was dropped by his talent agency and publicist. After an investigation into Hammer by the LA County District Attorney and LAPD, they declined to pursue criminal charges against him, citing insufficient evidence. He remains without representation other than his lawyer.

On Monday, The Social Network, Lone Ranger and Call Me By Your Name...

Three years after being accused of accused of sexual assault allegations and rumors of cannibalism, Armie Hammer is back with a new project.

The actor, who has starred in The Lone Ranger and Call Me By Your Name, has launched a podcast.

The Armie HammerTime Podcast launched today with an interview with comedian Tom Arnold.

“Some of you are going to love this and some of you are going to f*cking hate it. I’m starting a podcast. The original idea of the podcast was sort of the concept that throughout the course of the day every single person you interact with knows at least one thing that you don’t so teach me what that one thing is,” he said in an Instagram video to publicize the podcast.

“I want to have long form, interesting conversations with people who have tools or skills or have acquired wisdom or...

Armie Hammer, the onetime A-list actor whose career came tumbling down around him amid a number of #MeToo accusations, is stepping back into the public sphere with a new podcast.

“Some of you are going to love this and some of you are going to fucking hate it,” says Hammer, 38, on Instagram, strolling down the Venice Beach boardwalk — an acknowledgment that the Call Me By Your Name and Lone Ranger star has amassed his fair share of detractors via his scandals.

The podcast — The Armie HammerTime Podcast — will feature a rotation of guests, each of whom “know one thing that you don’t.” Hammer will engage the guests in longform conversations in which they “teach me what that thing is.”

More intriguing, however, is the notion that the podcast will serve as a personal diary, offering insights into his inner thinking amid one of the most spectacular downfalls in Hollywood history.

While not every movie can be a financial hit, the biggest box office bombs of all time prove that some projects can take down careers, genres, and even studios. While movie studios do everything possible to ensure they take as few risks as possible, investing in a film is always a gamble. The common criticism that Hollywood only produces reboots, sequels, remakes, and spinoffs is not without justification. This claim comes from the fact that, for studios, an intellectual property with proven potential and a built-in fanbase will always be more appealing than an unknown, original prospect.

However, this approach does not always bear fruit. The box office failure of superhero movies in 2023 shows that no genre is going to be a surefire hit forever. While superhero movies were once the biggest earner, they have now made for some costly losses. This can be the same for big ambitious productions that spiral out of control,...

Joker: Folie à Deux looks poised to be become one of the biggest box office flops in history, according to projections from industry insiders.

A new report in Variety estimates Todd Phillips’ sequel could lose Warner Bros. up to $200 million during its theatrical run. Thus far, the Joaquin Phoenix-starring film has grossed $51.5 million domestically and $165 million globally during its first two weeks in theaters. Its total gross is projected to be $65 million domestically and $210 million to $215 million globally.

According to the report, Folie à Deux cost $200 million to produce, with an additional $100 million going to marketing and distribution. With ticket sales split between studios and theater owners, it would thus need to gross $450 million to break even during its theatrical run (though Warner Bros. sources contend the number is $375 million).

Per insider estimates and three rival executives familiar with similar films, Joker 2 could lose between $125 million and $200 million...

The Serpent Queen will not be returning for a third season at Starz, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

The news comes a little more than a month after the season two finale aired in August. The Serpent Queen, based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, is about the life of Catherine de’ Medici, the 16th century Queen of France.

In the second season, Catherine’s grip on power is tested as she faces power struggles, conflicts and betrayals while attempting to unite France. The show, created by Justin Haythe (The Lone Ranger), starred Samantha Morton as Catherine, in addition to Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Ruby Bentall, Nicholas Burns, Beth Goddard, Raza Jaffrey and Danny Kirrane.

The Serpent Queen was produced in-house by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix) served as executive producers. The...

Iconic comic artist John Cassaday - the unmistakable talent whose art appeared in Planetary, Astonishing X-Men and Star Wars - has died at the age of 52. The creator's passing was confirmed on Facebook by his sister Robin Cassaday, who writes, "My little bro John passed away at 5:51pm Texas time. Please keep me and my mom in your prayers."

Cassaday's unique art is identifiable to comic fans at a glance, and the creator contributed to iconic series including Captain America, Lone Ranger and Hellboy: Weird Tales. Cassaday was a multi-time Eisner Award winner who worked with Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and more.

Comic creators were quick to pay tribute to Cassaday, acknowledging both his talent as an artist, impact on comics as an art form, and close personal ties. Batman writer Scott Snyder wrote that "the impact of John Cassaday's work on myself and the whole industry is indelible.

Despite the popularity of the genre of Western, not all its movies have succeeded, but one, in particular, stands out for being one of the most expensive Westerns ever and a huge critical and commercial failure. The Western genre is home to many classics, both in film and TV. On the big screen, the Western genre began in the 1890s with short single-reel silents, with the earliest known Western narrative movie being Kidnapping by Indians, in 1899. Since then, the Western genre has evolved a lot, even mixing with other genres, and it continues to be quite popular.

The Western genre has seen various classics, such as The Great Train Robbery, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, True Grit, and Dances with Wolves. However, like any other genre, the branch of Western has also been witness to some big failures, either due to their stories, performances, behind-the-scenes issues, or other controversies.

The Lone Ranger actor went from Hollywood’s hottest star to financial troubles, even selling his truck due to gas costs . Despite his fall from grace, DC fans are rallying for James Gunn to cast Armie Hammer as Green Lantern in the Dcu, hoping for a fresh take on the iconic hero. Where Is Hal […]

Why Fans Are Demanding Armie Hammer As Green Lantern In The Dcu Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

After spending the entirety of last week’s show condescending to a lineup of confused children, Bill Maher’s most recent episode of Club Random featured an actual adult as a guest: Quentin Tarantino. This meant that Maher could once again spend the entire interview smoking pot and distractingly fiddling with liquor bottles as if his show were an elementary school production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Maher and Tarantino, the first return guest to Maher’s YouTube show/cry for help, ping-ponged through a headache-inducing assortment of topics, including the success of Taylor Swift, whether or not Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey was gay and why Kamala Harris will end up losing the presidential election (hint: it’s because she won’t appear on Maher’s HBO show).

But perhaps the most eyebrow-raising moment in the whole episode came when the subject of Jerry Seinfeld’s...

Guilty pleasure movies are often misunderstood gems that deserve more appreciation and respect. Starship Troopers, Batman Forever, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are underrated classics. John Carter, Cars 2, and The Lone Ranger offer unique stories and themes that challenge the conventions of their genres.

The term "guilty pleasure" is often used to describe a movie that someone can only enjoy in secret, for fear of what the wider public thinks of the movie. Often, this means that a guilty pleasure movie is one that is typically looked down upon. However, I would argue that guilty pleasure is a term that is thrown around far too often when discussing unloved movies. But what if these guilty pleasures aren't actually guilty? What if they're just actually good movies?

From the vastness of space to the dust of the Wild West, some of these so-called "guilty pleasures" are actually truly great movies.

Helena Bonham Carter had a blast on the Harry Potter set, especially during a memorable scene with Daniel Radcliffe. Despite her veteran status, she was playfully treated like a teen by her younger co-stars. Waving a wand wasn’t as glamorous as it seemed—Carter hit the wand-waving school hard and even picked up a blister from all the practice.

Helena Bonham Carter’s Bellatrix and Ralph Fiennes’ Voldemort in Harry Potter | Warner Bros

But her enthusiasm for playing Bellatrix Lestrange shone through, and the chance to impersonate Emma Watson’s Hermione added an extra layer of fun to her magical experience. Overall, it was a mix of enchanting moments and teenage shenanigans.

Helena Bonham Carter’s Wand-Waving Fun: From Bellatrix’s Blister to Teenage Antics with Radcliffe Helena Bonham Carter’s Bellatrix in Harry Potter | Warner Bros

Helena Bonham Carter, known for her roles in The Lone Ranger and One Life,...

Big-budget films like The Lone Ranger flop due to poor execution, misdirected marketing, and critical reception. The financial success of a film doesn't always guarantee success - some huge flops like John Carter and Battleship prove it. Movies like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and Fantastic Four failed to make a profit despite star power, causing studios to rethink big-budget projects.

The summer blockbuster season is usually when studios roll out their most ambitious and expensive films, hoping to capture large audiences and rake in substantial profits. However, for every Avengers or Jurassic Park, there are monumental misfires that leave studios and audiences alike scratching their heads. Such films come in with huge budgets and star-laden casts, yet end up bombing at the box office.

These films, with all their invested resources, fail to recover the money from theaters and incur heavy financial losses. Factors such as poor timing,...

Western sequels, like The Lost City of Gold, can expand upon the original with epic narratives and iconic stars. Films like Return of the Seven may not bring back all original cast members but still capture the magic of the original. Classics like Trinity Is Still My Name prove that Western sequels can balance comedy and action for a successful franchise.

Although there have been countless great Western movies over the years, this was not a genre well-known for boasting a lot of fantastic sequels. Whether it's because the nature of cowboys, gunslingers, and outlaws usually led to an early grave or because some of the best Westerns were based on fact, its rare to find a truly must-watch Western sequel. However, there were a select few Western sequels that lovers of the genre absolutely must check out that lived up to or even improved upon the original movie or source material.

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Wednesday, July 24 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/24/2024 (U.S. Place Names) – Wednesday, July 24 2024

This name of a Natl. Forest means “fool” & may be one Apache group’s name for another group; it’s also a problematic TV character

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Wednesday, July 24 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Tonto National Forest

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Wednesday, July 24 2024

The term “Tonto” is derived from a word that means “fool” in Spanish. Additionally, it was used by one Apache group to refer to another Apache group, specifically the Western Apache, possibly derived from a Spanish adaptation of their name. This dual usage highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in place names and their historical contexts.

The name “Tonto” also gained fame as the name of a...

Armie Hammer is currently a hot discussion topic after recently addressing his controversial past in several interviews. The Call Me By Your Name actor addressed how the allegations regarding s*xual abuse and cannibalism drastically affected his career. Besides that, he has also revealed certain names like Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp who reached out to him in his hard times.

Armie Hammer in a still from J. Edgar | Warner Bros. Pictures

Johnny Depp also found himself embroiled in a massive controversy after going against ex-wife Amber Heard in two high-profile defamation trials. After the judgment came in his favor, the fans hoped to get him back as the iconic Jack Sparrow. However, his connection to Armie Hammer has the fans concerned since it can seriously impact his potential comeback to Pirates of the Caribbean.

What did Armie Hammer say about Johnny Depp?

Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp in...

Once a popular fan cast for playing Batman, Armie Hammer has met one of the worst fates a celebrity can ever meet: allegations of s*xual misconduct, including assault and cannibalism. Now just another ousted ‘actor’ with no work in line, Hammer has not been charged by the LA District Attorney due to insufficient evidence.

Armie Hammer [Credit: J. Edgar (2011) | Warner Bros.]Yet, bad times continue to follow him around and the actor has been trying to get his life back together, appearing in several interviews trying to share his side of the things. And in a recent interview, the actor revealed how many of his industry pals reached out to him unlike Leonardo DiCaprio or Julia Roberts.

Armie Hammer Had Some Help from Industry Pals Amidst Legal Troubles

Armie Hammer and Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from J. Edgar (2011) | Warner Bros.

Life turned upside down for Armie Hammer when several...

Armie Hammer is opening up about the aftermath of the sexual assault allegations from 2021 and the people who expressed their support during this time.

More than two years after the allegations, an investigation into the Call Me by Your Name actor brought no charges against him by the LA District Attorney due to “insufficient evidence.”

In a new interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hammer shut down rumors that Robert Downey Jr. paid for his rehab.

“No, he did not. He did not pay for me to go to rehab,” The Social Network actor said.

Morgan pressed Hammer about Downey’s support for him during this time, to which Hammer said, “I don’t want to bring anyone else into my situation. There are a number of people who have been extremely helpful, and I’m incredibly grateful.”

Hammer also noted that Downey gave him advice, telling him, “‘Sit down, shut up,...

Armie Hammer is calling out Luca Guadagnino by his name for standing by him amid a rape allegation and other accusations of sexual misconduct.

Hammer, who worked with the Oscar-nominated director on “Call Me by Your Name,” said during “Piers Morgan Uncensored” that Guadagnino has been “vocally supportive” of him — even when it hasn’t been fashionable.

“Luca Guadagnino has also been vocally supportive, which is something that I could not appreciate more,” Hammer said. “But at the same time, I’m also well aware that it is a precarious situation right now, and anyone who vocalizes support comes under fire. I understand that my situation was inflammatory, and anyone who gets too close might also light on fire.”

Guadagnino has shut down rumors that his cannibal film “Bones and All” was related to allegations against Hammer; the director also said in 2022 that he would still cast Hammer in a...

Armie Hammer continued his recent press tour with an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” on Friday, where he discussed the aftermath of the sexual abuse allegations brought against him in 2021.

As a result of the allegations — which included rape, engaging in cannibalism fantasies and coercing partners into Bdsm scenarios — the “Social Network” and “Call Me by Your Name” actor exited several projects, was dropped by his publicist and agent and became the subject of an LAPD investigation. Ultimately, no criminal charges were brought against Hammer, who has denied the allegations and maintained that all relationships were consensual.

Despite the fallout, Hammer shared with Morgan that some of his former Hollywood colleagues did reach out, including Robert Downey Jr. But when asked about reports that the “Iron Man” star paid for his rehab, Hammer said, “No, he did not. He did not pay for me to go to rehab.”

When prodded...

Kevin Costner's long-awaited Western epic "Horizon: An American Saga -- Chapter 1" hit theaters this past weekend. This was a true passion project for the "Dances With Wolves" director, who put around $38 million of his own money, in addition to securing lots of other financing from mystery investors, to get the film made. It's the first in a planned four-film saga, with Warner Bros. set to release "Chapter 2" in mere weeks on August 16. Unfortunately, in the early going, this experiment has not panned out financially.

Opening against "A Quiet Place: Day One," the first installment in Costner's new franchise was buried. "Horizon" opened to a mere $11 million domestically, placing at number three on the charts for the weekend, scarcely above "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" ($10.3 million), which was in its fourth weekend of release. It certainly doesn't help that "Inside Out 2" has remained a juggernaut, passing $1 billion worldwide...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Acolyte episode 5.

The Acolyte references George Lucas' Star Wars inspirations, notably subverting the Western trope of a heroic stranger. The Sith Lord, known as the Stranger, is a nod to Spaghetti Westerns and their mysterious main characters. The Acolyte's inversion of the Western archetype suggests the Stranger may cause significant changes to the Jedi Order and the Star Wars galaxy.

George Lucas drew inspiration from a wide range of sources for Star Wars, and The Acolyte just flipped one of those inspirations on its head in the best way possible. When he made the original Star Wars, later retitled A New Hope, Lucas borrowed story and stylistic elements from all corners of fiction. Star Wars has a lot of similarities to Dune, for example, and Lucas also borrowed more broadly from genres like Westerns and samurai films. Many recent Star Wars shows, like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,...

Netflix has unveiled the expansion of its Netflix Studios Albuquerque production facility in the southwestern US state of New Mexico.

The expansion adds four new soundstages, three mills, one production office, two stage support buildings and two dedicated backlot areas across 108 acres to the facility, which Netflix acquired in 2018.

The global streamer said the facility also now incorporates several features geared towards sustainability, including on-site solar and battery storage systems, geothermal heating and cooling, all-electric appliances and 50 electric vehicle fast chargers.

Previously known as Abq Studios, the facility was the first studio complex acquired by Netflix as a production hub.

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its July highlights. The Pluto TV July 2024 schedule includes a new Westerns category and a Yellowstone Fourth of July marathon.

You can also expect fireworks at the Big Brother house when season 26 premieres, and with Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 live feeds, you won’t miss a second of the drama. Fans can also relive past seasons of the competition series on a new dedicated channel.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.

Pluto TV offers various genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more. The service can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices.

Back in 2013, Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp joined forces in Disney’s infamous Western epic The Lone Ranger. Considering Depp was coming off the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean flicks, which pushed him to new heights, Disney wanted him to headline another major franchise.

However, the House of Mouse’s attempt to make The Lone Ranger a franchise Kickstarter fell face-first, as it became a historic box-office bomb. But despite the movie’s misfortune at the box office, it seems the two leads got along with each other pretty well, as Hammer got to know the real Depp.

Johnny Depp Isn’t Like What Most People Imagine

A still from The Lone Ranger | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Johnny Depp lives a pretty extravagant lifestyle, which even Armie Hammer once acknowledged, as he said, Depp “lives on like an entirely other planet”. Moreover, his eccentric roles have cemented...

George Miller’s Furiosa may be struggling in cinemas, but that doesn’t mean it won’t ultimately make money for Warner Bros. A few thoughts on the modern approach to box office reporting:

There’s a sense of ‘here we again’, as headlines emerge about George Miller’s latest movie, Furiosa.

Off the back of terrific reviews, the fifth film in the Mad Max saga arrived in cinemas with the promise of a sixth movie – The Borderlands – ready to go. George Miller said as much in his collection of pre-release interviews, the assumption being that Warner Bros would fire the starting gun should Furiosa’s box office receipts be solid enough.

Yet, as you likely know, the numbers aren’t looking good. The chances of Mad Max 6 are beginning to look incredibly slim.

By the time it’s completed its cinema run, the film’s looking at a worldwide...

Armie Hammer faced sexual abuse allegations in 2021, leading to his disappearance from Hollywood. Post-accusations, Hammer admitted to struggling with past suicidal thoughts but has said to have found new purpose. The actor has largely remained out of the public eye in the wake of his scandal.

The following article contains mention of sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.

Fans of The Social Network and Call Me By Your Name may be wondering, "Where is Armie Hammer now?" after the actor's sudden disappearance from popular culture. There were a few years in the early 2010s when it seemed like Armie Hammer was going to be the next big thing in Hollywood. He first broke out in David Fincher's The Social Network as both the Winklevoss twins in an impressive double performance. Hammer had roles before the Facebook movie, but it's his performance in the Best Picture nominee that began his rise to stardom.

“It’s very, very prideful and it was very special for all of us making it,” reflects Damian Marcano on the experience of directing three episodes of “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” As a child growing up in Trinidad, he and his grandfather would watch “The Lone Ranger” together and, when approached about joining the Paramount+ series, he was “very shocked to find out that he was actually the inspiration for what I had watched portrayed by a white actor,” referring to the influence of the real-life Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) on American pop culture. Reeves was one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals, and the director is glad for the opportunity not only to “retell these stories with the correct lens,” but also to show “a character of this skin color, an African man, formerly enslaved man” who “gets to do the ass-kicking.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

Gore Verbinski would seem to have hit a snag in his big-budget blockbuster career after his Lone Ranger movie for Disney became a notoriously bloated flop. However, he was able to return with a smaller directorial effort after that, with the suspense film A Cure for Wellness. It has been eight years since the release of A Cure for Wellness, and Verbinski returns from his hiatus to helm an action-adventure film with the humorous title Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. The movie sports an impressive cast, including Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz and Juno Temple. The film has just started production on location in South Africa.

The description of the movie’s plot, according to Deadline, reads, “The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit...

The Western is one of the many genres that have endured in the vast canon of American film. And with Horizon: An American Saga set for release soon, all eyes will be on Kevin Costner to prove that the Western is still as appealing as it ever was.

It would not be incorrect, of course, to suggest that Costner’s forthcoming passion project is pushing the boundaries of his line of work. The Western epic is a big risk for the California-born actor, given how much of his own money went into financing the flick, which will be released in two parts.

Starring Sam Worthington, Costner, and Sienna Miller, among others, the film is set during the American Civil War.

Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga

Even though the backdrop and main idea of Horizon: An American Saga is fairly well-known, Costner might still score a career-high with this film.