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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...

“Ransom Canyon,” a new modern western drama series starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, will debut April 17 on Netflix.

According to a press release, the series will follow three ranching family dynasties “locked in a contest for control of their land, their lives and legacies” in Ransom Canyon, Texas. Duhamel will play Staten Kirkland, a “stoic” rancher who’s “healing from heartbreaking loss” and on a quest for vengeance.

He’s joined by Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady, a family friend and the owner of a local dancehall. With Quinn’s help, Staten “fights to protect the land he calls home, and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.” Other series regulars include James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Marianly Tejada, Garrett Wareing and Jack Schumacher.

April Blair serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer of “Ransom Canyon,” with additional writers Joe Fazzio,...

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,...

"I promise it's not too late... not for this town... and not for us." Ooooh la la, Duhamel! Netflix has revealed the first teaser trailer for a modern cowboy western series called Ransom Canyon, ready for streaming in April. This is adapted directly from the book by Jodi Thomas, well, the book that's titled Ransom Canyon: A Small Town Cowboy Romance.

NBC’s The Irrational season two episode 13 centers on a gorgeous horse named Zeus involved in a tragic accident. This exclusive clip teases that not everything about the accident is as it seems. Phoebe, Alec, and Seb (guest star Jack Schumacher) suspect much more is going on than meets the eye.

Season two episode 13, “Murder She Rode,” airs on February 11, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt. Jesse L. Martin leads the cast as Alec Mercer. Season two also stars Maahra Hill as Marisa, Travina Springer as Kylie, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan.

“Murder She Rode” Plot: After a champion horse throws and kills his rider, Alec and Phoebe are called upon to save the horse from being euthanized. Their investigation reveals what happened isn’t at all as it appears.

Molly Kunz, Jack Schumacher, Jesse L. Martin, and Daniel Bacon in ‘The Irrational’ season 2 episode 13 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov...

Exclusive: Under the radar rom-com 40 Dates and 40 Nights has wrapped production in Houston, with cast including Bailee Madison (Pretty Little Liars), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Jai Rodriguez (Bros) and Luxy Banner (The Get Together).

The story revolves around Leah Jones (Madison), who is navigating the challenges of dating. Gigi (Potts), her grandmother, bets her a full year’s rent if she can prove love isn’t out there after 40 consecutive dates.

Andy Delaney directs from a script inspired by true events from Sarah “Howie” Howard. Vance Howard is executive producer for Lucky Number 8 Productions. The film is a co-production between Lucky Number 8 and Rebellium Films (Cottonmouth), produced by Randy Wayne and Madison, with co-producers Sandler Weinberg and Sarah Howard.

Supporting cast includes Jack Schumacher, Eric Nelsen, Bethany Geaber, Mia Challis, Sterling Knight, Mark Hapka, Jeremy Culhan and Randy McDowell.

Vance Howard stated: “When I read the script for 40 Dates,...

God’s Country Song on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Fans of Great American Family’s drama movies can look forward to these five new, original movies coming in August 2024. Airing on the company’s streaming network, Pure Flix, the following is a brief plot description and casting news for the new upcoming movies according to the press release.

1. God’s Country Song God’s Country Song on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Starring: Justin Gaston, Mariel Hemingway, John Laughlin, Christopher Michael and Justene Alpert

Premiere date: Saturday, August 10, at 8 pm Et/Pt

Plot:

This powerful story is about Noah (Gaston), who is on the verge of becoming the next great star in country music and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of his newfound glory, not even his kids. God’s Country Song is about second chances and leading a purpose-driven life.

2. Nothing is Impossible Nothing is Impossible on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Starring: David A.R. White,...

Great American Pure Flix has announced the World Premiere of the Original Movie, The Engagement Plan. The movie features an impressive cast including Jack Schumacher, Ted McGinley, Mia Pollini, Judd Nelson, Eva Larue, Emily Topper, Eric Lutz, and Faith Ford. It was made be available for exclusive streaming on Great American Pure […]

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Tom Cruise's return as Maverick in Top Gun 2 was a huge draw, but the ensemble cast, including Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly, shines. The dynamic between the new characters and Maverick's legacy brings depth to Top Gun: Maverick, elevating it beyond a typical action reboot. The engaging performances of the cast members, both old and new, add layers to the storyline, with standouts like Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro.

While Tom Cruise's return to the cockpit after 36 years was a big reason for the excitement of Top Gun: Maverick, the entire cast of Top Gun 2 made for an excellent ensemble. Along with Cruise back as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, the Top Gun 2 cast boasts an incredible array of talent. Arguably, one of the movie's greatest strengths stems from the fact that Cruise's legacy provides a perfect counterweight to many unfamiliar yet instantly iconic faces. Since its release,...

More than a dozen familiar faces are joining Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly in the upcoming Ransom Canyon, a Netflix romance drama following three intersecting ranching families in the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country. Joining previously-announced cast members James Brolin, Eoin Macken, and Lizzy Greene as series regulars are Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez, Jack Schumacher (Top Gun: Maverick) as Yancy Grey, Garrett Wareing (Manifest) as Lucas Russell, and Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy) as Reid Collins. JJ Geiger According to a Netflix press release, Ellie is a whip-smart, driven character who looks after the resident curmudgeon Cap (Brolin) and crosses path with Yancy, a charming yet secretive newcomer whose past catches up to him in his new home. Lucas, meanwhile, is a Double K Ranch employee whose dreams of leaving Ransom Canyon aligns with those of head cheerleader Lauren (Greene). But Lauren is in a relationship with Reid, Ransom...

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,...

In the wake of five new horror movies releasing at home this past Tuesday, the October horror season rolls on today with another eight new horror movies being added to the mix.

Here’s the full list of horror movies released today, October 20, 2023!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

The tenth installment in the franchise, Saw X has thus far scared up over $73 million at the box office, and it was just unleashed for Premium VOD rental and purchase today.

The DVD, Blu-ray and 4K will follow on November 21.

Lionsgate teases, “The return of Tobin Bell to the franchise furthers Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ goal of a film that captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve.”

“John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back for the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s final games.

Stars: Jenna Z. Alvarez, M.C. Huff, Emily Hall, Nicole Lovince, Jack Schumacher, Tom Kiesche, Harrison White, Ron Roggé | Written by Tom Kiesche | Directed by Robyn August

As KillHer opens, Mattie is just days away from getting married and her best friend Eddie has planned a camping trip for the bachelorette weekend. That doesn’t sit well with Jess and Rae who feel like they’ve been pushed aside since Mattie and Eddie became friends.

Also somewhere in the woods is Jagger, Mattie’s fiance. The idea being that they’ll surprise him and his buddies by setting up camp next to them and having a party weekend. Of course, if they’d seen Slashlorette Party they might have reservations about combing the bride and groom’s weekends. And they certainly have some reservations after they set up their tent next to what they think is Jagger’s tent. Only to...

"I want you to make sure you know what you're getting into before saying 'I do.'" Dark Sky has debuted an official trailer for an indie horror thriller called KillHer, another hip modern "what if it was also a hashtag" (#KillHer) film title. Mattie and her friends go on a weekend trip to the woods to plan Mattie's wedding, settled near the camp of Mr. Rogers, and with no phone signal, their trip starts to turn into a bad idea when they start dying and a big secret is revealed. All these girls wanted was a killer pre-bachelorette party... and that's exactly what they got! Ha ha. The indie horror film stars Jenna Z. Alvarez as Mattie, M.C. Huff, Emily Hall, Nicole Lovince, Tom Kiesche, Harrison White, Jack Schumacher, Ron Roggé, and Meredith Thomas. This is opening on VOD in October for anyone to watch - just before Halloween.

In limited theaters and on VOD platforms October 20 from Dark Sky Films is Robyn August’s (Party With Me) indie slasher KillHer, which now has a trailer and art.

In the film…

“Mattie and her three besties–Eddie, Jess, and Rae–head into the woods for a weekend to plan Mattie’s upcoming wedding and bachelorette party. Eddie, Mattie’s roommate and an unrelenting practical joker, leads them to believe they will be setting up camp near Mattie’s hunky fiancé, Jagger, and his friends. They soon realize the tent they’ve snuggled up next to belongs to a mysterious recluse named Mr. Rogers, rather than Jagger, and this is definitely his neighborhood!

“With zero cell reception and only a literal pot to piss in, their weekend camping trip is beginning to look like a bad idea for these unhappy campers. But it only gets worse when people start to...

Dark Harvest: "In a cursed town, the annual harvest becomes a brutal battle for survival. On Halloween 1963, Sawtooth Jack, a terrifying legend, rises from the cornfields, threatening the town's children. Groups of boys unite to defeat the murderous scarecrow before midnight. Richie, a rebellious outcast, joins the run, motivated by his brother's previous victory. As the hunt progresses, Richie makes a shocking discovery and faces a pivotal choice to break the relentless cycle."

Directed By: David Slade Screenplay By: Michael Gilio Based on the Novel by: Norman Partridge Produced By: Matt Tolmach, p.g.a., David Manpearl, p.g.a. Executive Producers: Pamela Hirsch, Michael Gilio Music By: Brian Reitzell Cast: Casey Likes, E’myri Crutchfield, Dustin Ceithamer, Elizabeth Reaser with Jeremy Davies

Available On Digital October 13th

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Killher: "Mattie and her three besties--Eddie, Jess, and Rae--head into the woods for a weekend to plan Mattie's upcoming wedding and bachelorette party.

The runway has been cleared for Wednesday’s world premiere of Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 1986 original that sees Tom Cruise back in the cockpit.

Paramount is hosting the gala premiere on the USS Midway, the iconic Navy aircraft carrier docked in San Diego. Arrivals begin at 3 p.m. Pt ahead of the 7 p.m. Pt screening start.

The livestream, which will begin at 3:30 p.m. Pt, is part of a deal using YouTube’s Live Redirect feature, and it will re-route audiences from 150 Paramount-affiliated channels to the event.

Watch it on Deadline here:

Top Gun: Maverick cast and creatives planning to attend include Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis, Manny Jacinto, Peter Mark Kendall, Jean Louisa Kelly, Lyliana Wray, Jack Schumacher, Kara Wang and Kenny Loggins.

If you want to feel the need (the need for speed) but weren’t invited to the “Top Gun: Maverick” premiere today in beautiful San Diego, California (aka Fighter Town), fear not – you can watch the action unfold on YouTube.

The premiere is taking place on the USS Midway, an iconic Navy aircraft carrier that is docked in San Diego. “Top Gun: Maverick” stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis, Manny Jacinto, Peter Mark Kendall, Jean Louisa Kelly, Lyliana Wray, Jack Schumacher and Kara Wang are scheduled to appear, starting at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time ahead of the 7 p.m. premiere screening.

Also making an appearance is Kenny Loggins, whose “Danger Zone” is on the soundtrack to both the 1986 original and the new movie. (Can you say iconic?)

Director Joseph Kosinski,...

Top Gun 2 has cast its remaining seven actors, including actress Kara Wang, who is playing a female pilot in the sequel. Additionally, Val Kilmer revealed that everybody is having fun on the set working together, which is the opposite of how things went down while they were filming the first movie in 1986. The project was recently pushed back one whole year, from July 2019 to June 2020 in order to give the filmmakers an opportunity to work out the logistics of presenting flight sequences with new technology and planes.

In addition to Kara Wang, Jack Schumacher, who has appeared on Fox's Empire, joins the cast as another pilot in Top Gun 2. Greg Tarzan Davis, Jake Picking, Raymond Lee, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Lyliana Wray round out the rest of the cast in unspecified roles. Another female pilot was previously confirmed to be played by Monica Barbaro. A leaked casting sheet from...

Exclusive: Paramount/Skydance Media’s Top Gun: Maverick has announced the final seven cast members who’ll round out the sequel to the Tom Cruise 1986 smash hit which opens on June 26, 2020.

While most of these roles are being kept under wraps due to their turning points in the pic’s plot, Deadline has learned that Kara Wang of Freeform/Nuyorican’s series Good Trouble will play one of two female pilots in Maverick, the other being portrayed by Monica Barbaro who has already been announced. Wang is repped by Global Artists Agency and Stride Management.

In addition, Jack Schumacher, who has appeared on Fox’s Empire and NBC’s Chicago P.D., has joined the cast as one of the many pilots. Schumacher is represented by Stewart Talent and Velocity Entertainment Partners.

Also boarding Top Gun: Maverick are Greg Tarzan Davis (Chicago P.D.), Jake Picking, Raymond Lee, Jean Louisa Kelly and Lyliana Wray (CBS All Access’ Strange Angel).

All of the newly announced above join Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Manny Jacinto and Barbaro. Joseph Kosinski directs from a screenplay by Peter Craig, Justin Marks, and Eric Warren Singer. Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Skydance’s David Ellison are producing. The first Top Gun made north of $356M at the global box office.

Davis is repped by Ellis Talent Group and Disante Frank & Company, Lee is repped by CAA and Levity, Kelly by Aka Talent Agency and Industry Entertainment and Wray by Paradigm, Endorse Management Group and Eric Feig Entertainment & Media Law.