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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Kevin Costner Hit With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Over 'Violent, Unscripted' Scene On Film Set
Kevin Costner has been dragged into a sexual harassment lawsuit by a stunt performer for his Western epic "Horizon." Devyn LaBella accused the actor of subjecting her to a "violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene" on the set of the film without proper notice, and wants a trial by jury. Costner's lawyer Marty Singer has slammed LaBella as a "serial accuser," noting that her claims have "absolutely no merit" and expressing confidence in clearing the actor's name. The film has also been embroiled in a legal battle between Kevin Costner's company, Horizon Series, and New Line Cinema over their co-financing agreement. A stunt performer has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against actor and director Kevin Costner, along with the producers of his epic Western film, "Horizon: An American Saga." In court documents obtained by People Magazine, Devyn LaBella, who acted as the stunt double for lead actress Ella Hunt, claimed that she was made to perform an unscripted rape scene without notice on the set of the second installment, "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2" back in May 2023. The filing, which was made in the Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County on Tuesday, May 27, claims LaBella was hired to stand in for Hunt "during physical scenes," as well as for any stunts, as per SAG agreement. However, she claims that she never consented to the scene in question and has been left with "permanent trauma" from the situation, which was seemingly worsened by the absence of an intimacy coordinator on set. According to LaBella's complaint, any "last-minute requests for nudity or simulated sex" are not allowed by SAG, and the film's producers ought to have given a 48-hour notice of any changes. As per SAG stipulations, the performer's permission is also required should any changes arise as related to intimate scenes. The documents stated that Hunt's contract required a "coordinator for all intimacy scenes," but weeks into filming, and "without incident," LaBella was told to stand in for the actress during a "scripted, aggressive and intimate rape scene" due to its "physical nature." The lawsuit stated that the scene, which was between Hunt's character Juliette and actor Douglas Smith's character Sig, was filmed on May 1, 2023, and after multiple takes, "wrapped" with "no issues." However, the next day, she was seemingly thrown off guard when Costner allegedly added a scene where a second actor, Roger Ivens, was supposed to "climb on top of Ms. Hunt, violently raking up her skirt." Hunt reportedly refused to film the scene and even walked off set before Costner asked LaBella to "stand in" for her "without proper notice, consent, preparation, or appropriate safeguard measures in place." She added in the suit that the task "was not within the scope of her role as a stunt double." LaBella claims that she didn't know when the scene began or ended, as Costner allegedly didn't call out "action" or "cut." After filming, she explained that she was left with trauma and experienced "reminders of shame, humiliation, and complete lack of control." The filing states that she took a few days off but later returned to an "awkward" environment, after which she was told to remain in her trailer and not be on set, explaining that others allegedly "made excuses" for Costner. She claims that the alleged incident greatly affected her career, "leaving her with permanent trauma that she will be required to address for years to come." LaBella began therapy in June 2023 to address "symptoms" of her alleged experience, such as "sleep disturbance, fears of intimacy," and "anxiety." "On that day, I was left exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism," she told People Magazine in a statement. She added, "What happened to me shattered my trust and forever changed how I move through this industry." Meanwhile, Costner's attorney Marty Singer has denied LaBella's claims, explaining that the "Yellowstone" actor always wants to "make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously." Singer went on to slam LaBella as a "serial accuser" and that her claims have "absolutely no merit" and are "completely contradicted by her own actions — and the facts." He also accused her of "shakedown tactics" and claimed that she had approved the alleged scene and even rehearsed it with another actor before filming. He explained that she was in "good spirits" after filming and was quite grateful for the opportunity, as evidenced by a text she allegedly sent to the film's stunt coordinator. "The facts are clear and we are beyond confident that Kevin will prevail," Singer concluded.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These One-Of-A-Kind Photos Of Jackie Chan Playing With Puppies Will Blow Your Mind
It's time for the legendary return to The Karate Kid franchise! To celebrate Karate Kid: Legends, we had real-life legendary martial artist and actor Jackie Chan crane kick his way into BuzzFeed for our Puppy Interview — and every second was worth it. Jackie discussed reprising his role as Mr. Han from The Karate Kid (2010) in the new movie that connects the entire universe, including Cobra Kai. The movie also features Ralph Macchio returning as Daniel LaRusso and newcomer Ben Wang (American Born Chinese, Chang Can Dunk). Other stars include Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. Jackie was a special treat because before any questions were asked, he shared memorable photos of his adorable dogs, and brought two adorable Build-A-Bear pandas that were made in honor of his real-life pandas, Cheng Cheng and Long Long. Related: "It Was Not Right": Shailene Woodley Broke Her Silence About The Aaron Rodgers Breakup In the interview, Jackie revealed the most unexpected way he injured himself, revisited his iconic roles, shared how he likes to spend his day, and told us whether or not he wants to keep making movies. ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection We also learned that Jackie's not only a stuntmaster, he's a puppy master! Related: Sophie Turner Opened Up About Her "Incredibly Sad" Split From Joe Jonas But, the prize was a series of exclusive photos Jackie took with BuzzFeed that I believe can singlehandedly heal the coldest, darkest heart in the world. Are you ready to be roundhouse kicked in the face with the most adorable photoshoot in the known universe?! Stop. I can't. Help! This is too much. That's it! I'm crying. Hannah So / BuzzFeed Want more? Watch Jackie talk about his career while low-key being a doggie whisperer in his Puppy Interview below: Check out more AAPI-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Of course, the content doesn't end after May. Follow BuzzFeed's A*Pop on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest AAPI content year-round. Also in Celebrity: If You Think You're Smarter Than The Average Celebrity, Prove It By Correctly Answering These Questions They Got Wrong On "Jeopardy" Also in Celebrity: 12 Celebs Who Came Out At A Young Age, And 13 Who Came Out Way Later In Life Also in Celebrity: 17 Celebs Who Said "I Do" So Young, It Kinda Made People Uncomfy, And 14 Who Waited Until Wayyy Later In Life
India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
IT Welocome to Derry trailer: Fear of Pennywise strikes back
The prequel to Andy Muschietti's supernatural horror franchise, It, is all set to recreate the conjuring saga of Pennywise, the Dancing Clown. The trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry was released, which is based on Stephen King's classic novel It (1986). The trailer once again brings back the terrifying mysteries in the backdrop of 1962 as it navigates the story of missing trailer opens with a kid stranded amid snowfall in the night. A car approaches them to offer a ride home. The child responds by saying, "Anywhere but Derry." The video then shows a series of shocking events in 1962 where children from the town go missing. The story then hints at connecting the past with the present as Pennywise emerges 27 years younger and hungrier while the kids run to save their lives. Ignorant adults, a gang of kids on bikes to strange faces creepily staring from windows to the disappearance of children, the events remind of the terror of Pennywise. At the end of the trailer, a caped, scary character in a dark tunnel is revealed as everyone screams for show has a '60s vibe to it as it introduces many unnamed new characters, featuring Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe and Rudy Mancuso. The miniseries about child disappearances is developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. It is co-produced by New Line Cinema, Warner Bros Television and Double It (2017), directed by Muschietti had screenplay by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman. The film was jointly produced by New Line Cinema, Lin Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment and KatzSmith Productions. The sequel It Chapter Two (2019) was also directed by Muschietti with screenplay by Gary Welcome To Derry debuts on the newly renamed/reverted HBO Max — and presumably Sky in the UK, later in 2025.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How The ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines' Team Brilliantly Revived The Deathly Franchise: ‘I Wasn't Happy Until My Own Heart Rate Increased While Watching It'
New Line Cinema's 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Turns out you can teach Death new tricks! In September of 2022, Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky were selected out of more than 200 hopefuls to direct a sixth installment in New Line's Final Destination franchise. It had been over a decade since the previous entry — 2011's Final Destination 5 — which served as a stealth prequel to the original film and seemed to be wrap up the macabre mythology with a neat, blood-soaked bow. Where could Death's grand design possibly go from here? Like the characters of the iconic film series, Stein and Lipovsky defied the odds and breathed new life into the nearly 30-year-old IP with Final Destination: Bloodlines (now playing in theaters everywhere; click here for tickets) in the same way they subverted the superhero genre with their 2018 breakout feature, Freaks. Boasting a creative arsenal of gnarly kills and a cheeky, self-aware attitude, Bloodlines knows exactly the kind of movie it wants to be. The screenplay written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor is chock full of clever setups, payoffs, hints, and misdirects that not only play with the established canon of previous Final Destination titles, but also build upon them in brilliant fashion. There's nary a false note across the sequel's 110-minute runtime. Audiences seem to agree, with Bloodlines setting new milestones — both critically (a near-perfect score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and financially (a massive $100 million global weekend debut) — for the gleefully morbid saga. 'Something that was interesting, was the unexpected bloodlust of our audiences,' Bloodlines editor Sabrina Ptire admits over Zoom. 'There were some shots where we were debating, 'Is this too far? Is this too much?' [when] To pull off the slaughter-filled success, Stein and Lipovsky needed to assemble a creative that could be fully trusted to realize their vision. To that end, they called on previous collaborators like Pitre and composer Tim Wynn, both of whom had worked with the directorial duo on Mech-X4, Freaks, and the live-action Kim Possible. 'They really fought to have me on board," emphasizes the former. 'I'm a Canadian editor and so, I think it took a little bit of a convincing to bring me down to LA and work on this project. But I'm so grateful that they were [successful] Wynn, on the other hand, lobbied for the composer job, writing a theme for Death itself before a script was even in place. 'I had a feeling that this movie was going to have some of the same story beats [of previous Final Destination movies] ," he recalls over a separate video call. 'It was just my interpretation of what Death sounded like and how it was going to stalk the characters. It fell into exactly what Zach and Adam were looking for. They were looking for a menacing theme that just felt like you could never really get away from it — and I believe that's what my theme does.' At the same time, he wanted to marry the more traditional sound of the late Shirley Walker, composer of the first three Final Destination films, with the contemporary inspiration of Brian Tyler, who took up music duties on The Final Destination and Final Destination 5. 'I wanted it to have modern sound to it, but still evoke the first two Final Destination movies, because we were very aware of the fans,' Wynn shares. 'We wanted them to feel like we were starting the franchise new, but the music still feels like it's part of the whole Final Destination franchise — rather than going completely off-script and doing something that isn't characteristically musical in the franchise.' HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Sabrina Pitre (L) attends the World Premiere of Warner Bros "Final ... More Destination Bloodlines" at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 12, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Tim Wynn (L) attends the World Premiere of Warner Bros "Final ... More Destination Bloodlines" at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 12, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) Like its fatal forebears, Bloodlines kicks off with an ominous premonition of mass mortality, albeit one with a slight twist. This opening turns the clock back to 1968, when a young woman named Iris (Brec Bassinger) singlehandedly prevents a disaster from taking place at a Space Needle-like restaurant called the Skyview. The source of all the trouble? A brittle glass dance floor and a very unlucky penny. By this point in the Final Destination lifecycle, however, audiences have long been trained to expect a cascading series of catastrophic failures in some manmade structure that will result in a gruesome parade of burns, evisceration, decapitation, dismemberment, and a whole other manner of sphincter-tightening butchery. 'You're always looking for ways to stack stuff on top of the other. You can't start off giving it away too early. You just want to sneak in and keep on building the moment,' says Wynn. 'You constantly rise the tension to where it literally explodes on the screen. For Pitre, the fun of cutting the retro curtain-raiser together was playing with viewer expectations: 'People who know the franchise already understand that every little thing that's off is something to pay attention to. Like the kid getting warned not to steal pennies from the fountain, the weird clanging of a flag on the flagpole, or music that comes on the radio that foreshadows doom. But we also wanted to be careful with people who aren't familiar with the franchise to understand what's going on and why we're being so tense about these things. That was an interesting needle to thread. She continues: "The guys always had this intention of things getting tighter and tighter, faster and faster, as the build-up to the climax comes. We did do that, but what I started to play with, were cuts that were sort of off the beat and cause a bit of anxiety in a way … I knew that when when I was watching that sequence, I wasn't happy until my own heart rate increased while watching it.' The production also played around with aspect ratio, using it as a way to signal Death's arrival and exit. It's very subtle and I don't know if audiences will tune into it," Pitre says. 'But what we do, is we open the aspect as Death is arriving, and then we close it when death has left. We thought that just added another layer of really subtle tension that brought people further into the movie and [made it] really immersive.' New Line Cinema's 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release Once Iris has her vision and prevents the Skyview massacre from taking place, we jump into the future and learn that the opening was actually a portent within a portent. Iris's granddaughter, Stefani Reyes (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), has been dreaming about that fateful evening in 1968 for weeks, unaware of its ominous significance. Long story short: Iris unintentionally created a multitude of family trees that never should have existed and for the last 50+ years, Death has been working overtime to prune them all via a series of freak accidents, including all the ones we saw in the previous five movies. And since Iris was one of the last people to die in her vision, she, her children, and her grandchildren are next on the Grim Reaper's to-do list. 'A big thing was bringing the family component into it and really building on that in a way where audiences could learn to love these characters,' Pitre notes. 'Obviously, you want them to love the characters because you want them to be upset when they die. I think Final Destination fans are looking for the kills, but if we can make it hurt just a little bit more by taking away a character they love, then all the better.' Indeed, that's what ends up happening as Stefani's relatives are picked, off one-by-one, in ever more appalling 'accidents" involving a lawnmower, a garbage truck, and, most notable and brutal among them, an MRI machine. The latter proved to be the most challenging to edit because of how it had to balance two kills in quick succession. 'The death of a beloved character, Erik [Richard Harmon], happens. We want to be able to mourn that and be upset about it, but we've still got the tension of Bobby [Owen Joyner] and what's happening with him and his anaphylaxis,' Pitre explains. 'It was a fine line between what we could do to build and release and then continue another build of tension in that scene. I found it very difficult to walk that line.' The real key to Bloodlines' success, though, is the fact that each kill is offset with a healthy dose of pitch-dark comedy that makes it acceptable for the audience to laugh as well as cringe. 'With a film like this, where you're building so much tension all the time, these little releases of comedy are are gold, essentially,' Pitre continues. 'They help give the audience a little bit of a break before we build them back up again to some terrible disaster … When you're given those little nuggets, it's an editor's toolbox dream. You have so much to play with." 'I went to school at USC and two of my instructors were the great Jerry Goldsmith and Elmer Bernstein," Wynn adds. "I mentored with both of them and they really stressed, 'Don't have the music be funny. You be the straight man and let the actors and the script carry the weight and be funny. You just be the supporting cast.' I just tried to propel the action along and and and get out of the way of the comedy.' Kaitlyn Santa Juana (Stefani Reyes) and April Telek (Brenda Campbell) in New Line Cinema's 'Final ... More Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release On a sadder note, Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the final appearance of horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman) as William Bloodworth, the ghoulish medical examiner/funeral home director/hospital morgue worker who basically became Death's human proxy, delivering exposition to doomed characters across the franchise since its inception. This entry reveals that Bloodworth's mysterious knowledge of cheating one's own mortality can be traced back to his childhood, when Iris saved him from a terrible fate at the Skyview. If you listen closely, you'll hear Walker's original Final Destination theme play throughout the scene, which was filmed as Todd was battling the stomach cancer that would ultimately claim his life (the movie is dedicated to his memory). 'We were very excited about the cue, but seeing Tony's face being projected on the screen and hearing Shirley's theme interwoven with my theme was just a magic moment,' Wynn remembers. 'We all just looked at each other — myself, the directors, and producers — and shed a tear in reverence Tony Todd. We were looking to give him a proper send off, and we felt like we achieved it.' 'I think everybody knew that Tony was sick and when the dailies came in, it was really difficult to see him that way,' Pitre concludes. 'But the sparkle was still there. You could still see Tony and we wanted to treat the whole thing very delicately and give him the send-off he deserved. He's such an iconic character and an amazing performer. We were lucky. He brought it on the day and we were able to put together something that I think was a really nice send-off for him. It still gives me chills when I watch the scene back, even now.' Tony Todd as 'William Bludworth' in New Line Cinema's 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. ... More Pictures release Final Destination: Bloodlines is now playing in theaters everywhere
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines' resurrects horror legacy with thunderous $48M debut, while The Weeknd's ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow' hits a sour note
Final Destination: Bloodlines Horror reigns again at the box office as Final Destination: Bloodlines launches with a spine-chilling roar, projecting a franchise-best opening between $46 million and $48 million, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The latest installment in the long-running supernatural thriller series, released by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., collected a strong $20.8 million on Friday alone — including $5.5 million from Thursday night previews. Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the film features Kaitlyn Santa Juana as a young woman who uncovers a family secret involving her grandmother's brush with death — and its chilling consequences. With a cast that includes Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Anna Lore, and the return of fan-favorite Tony Todd, the film has been well received by both critics and audiences, breathing new life into a franchise that's been dormant since Final Destination 5 hit screens back in 2011. The Weeknd 's big-screen venture struggles in opening weekend While Bloodlines rides high, not all new releases are enjoying box office glory. Hurry Up Tomorrow — a psychological musical drama starring pop sensation Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) — failed to strike the right chord with audiences. Despite co-starring talents like Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is expected to earn only $3 million to $3.6 million in its opening weekend, landing it in sixth place. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 자신이 전략의 달인이라고 생각하시나요? 레이드 섀도우 레전드 무료 체험 Undo Critics have panned the film, and audiences haven't embraced it either, awarding it a disappointing C– CinemaScore. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the movie dives into the emotional unraveling of a troubled artist lured into a surreal psychological journey. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film serves as a companion piece to The Weeknd's latest album — but it hasn't made the impact the artist may have hoped for. Legacy titles and superhero sagas maintain momentum Beyond new releases, familiar box office players continue to perform well. Disney and Marvel's Thunderbolts is holding steady, projecting $15–$16 million in its third weekend and pushing its domestic total past $150 million. Ryan Coogler's Sinners, now in its fifth week, remains a powerhouse, tracking toward a $15 million weekend with a running total of over $240 million in North America. In fourth place, the Minecraft Movie continues to surprise with remarkable staying power. Despite being in its seventh week, the video game adaptation is expected to add $5.5–$6 million to its massive $900 million global tally — making it the year's highest-grossing film so far. Rounding out the top five, Ben Affleck's action thriller The Accountant is still drawing viewers in its fourth weekend, poised to earn another $4.6 million for a domestic total nearing $60 million. Indie gem Friendship quietly shines Meanwhile, at the specialty box office, A24's Friendship is expanding its reach to 62 theaters and is expected to pull in $2.5 million. With a stellar per-theater average of $23,333, it's the strongest performer in limited release this weekend. With horror, superheroes, and underdog stories all competing for attention, the box office is buzzing — but it's clear that Final Destination: Bloodlines has given horror fans exactly what they've been dying for.
