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Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
‘Pike River' trailer released, first screening in Sydney
Robyn Malcolm takes on the role of Sonya Rockhouse in the movie Pike River. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Greymouth is set to host the New Zealand premiere of the upcoming Pike River film this October, although it will screen first at the Sydney Film Festival next week. The trailer for the film was released yesterday, offering a glimpse into a retelling of the events leading up to the November 2010 explosion that killed 29 men underground at the Pike River coalmine, and the long battle the families of the miners have faced since. The New Zealand movie opens locally on October 30. New Zealand actresses Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men, Yellowjackets, The Last of Us, Heavenly Creatures) and Robyn Malcolm (After the Party, Far North, Outrageous Fortune) play Anna Osborne (Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Malcolm), who both lost their loved ones in the disaster and became leading voices in the long fight for truth and accountability. The film also features Lucy Lawless (Xena, My Life is Murder) as unionist Helen Kelly, and Tim Gordon (The Kick) as Pike families spokesman Bernie Monk. Pike River was partly shot on location in Greymouth in 2023, and some families were closely involved in the production. The film is supported by the Families Committee and Families Reference Group. Film-makers say they have chosen to premiere the movie in Greymouth to honour the community at the heart of the story, though it will have its world premiere in Sydney on June 7, as a "special presentation" at the 2000-seat State Theatre. Some Pike River families from New Zealand and Australia will be attending that screening, along with members of the cast and crew. Melanie Lynskey stars as Anna Osborne. Greymouth Mayor Tania Gibson watched the trailer yesterday morning. "It's going to be an emotional time — watching the trailer was hard in itself." The film would be good for the community to see, 15 years on. "I'm sure there will be some mixed emotions around." Director Rob Sarkies, originally from Dunedin, commented: "After working closely for more than five years with many of the Pike River families it's gratifying to be sharing the first glimpse of the film. I hope Pike River will give New Zealanders an insight into the determination of these families and an understanding of what they went through, and why. "Melanie and Robyn have done an extraordinary job capturing Anna and Sonya's inspiring friendship that transformed them into leaders for their community." — Greymouth Star
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over his direction of a rape scene
LOS ANGELES, May 29, (AP): A stunt performer has sued Kevin Costner, alleging she was subjected to an unscripted rape scene without proper warning, consent or protocols while shooting his film "Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 2." Devyn LaBella filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. It names Costner - the director, star and cowriter of the "Horizon' series of Westerns - and its production companies as defendants. "The impact of this impromptu work demand on Ms. LaBella has been profound, not only upending a career Ms. LaBella spent years building but leaving her with permanent trauma that she will be required to address for years to come,' the lawsuit says. Costner's attorney said the lawsuit has no merit, and LaBella's assertions are contradicted by both the facts and her behavior. A former gymnast, the 34-year-old LaBella has worked steadily as a Hollywood stunt performer since 2020, with credits including "Barbie' and "Yellowjackets.' LaBella's lawsuit says she was the stunt double for one of the "Horizon' leads, Ella Hunt, throughout the production. The shoot included a planned sexual assault scene, shot in May of 2023, that LaBella performed much of because of its violent and physical nature, the lawsuit says. For that scene, protocols were followed, including meetings, rehearsals, the presence of an intimacy coordinator and minimal crew. But it alleges that the following day, in an unscripted scene with no warning, rehearsal or choreography, Costner directed an actor to pin LaBella down on a wagon and simulate rape. The lawsuit says Costner asked for many takes as he experimented with the violent action and did not make it clear when a shot was beginning or ending. "There was no escaping the situation, and all Ms. LaBella could do was wait for the nightmare to end,' the suit says. It alleges that safeguards were ignored in violation of union contracts and industry standards. Costner's attorney, Martin Singer, said that while Costner wants everyone to be comfortable on his sets, LaBella's claim has "absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions -- and the facts.' "The scene in question was explained to Ms. LaBella, and after she performed the rehearsal in character with another actor, she gave her Stunt Coordinator supervisor a 'thumbs up' and indicated her willingness to then shoot the scene, if needed (which she was not),' Singer said in a statement. "That night, Ms. LaBella had dinner with her supervisor, the stunt coordinator, and with the assistant stunt coordinator, and she was in good spirits and made no complaints to them. She continued to work on the movie for a few more weeks until her wrap date, and she took the stunt coordinator to a thank-you dinner.' Singer provided an image of a text message LaBella sent her stunt coordinator at the end of production saying, "Thank you for these wonderful weeks!' Singer said LaBella "is a serial accuser of people in the entertainment industry,' but her "shakedown tactics won't work in this case.' The lawsuit says the rest of the shoot brought LaBella "continuous reminders of the shame, humiliation and complete lack of control she had experienced during the May 2 filming; she experienced sudden bouts of crying on and off set.' The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as LaBella has done. The lawsuit seeks damages in an amount to be determined at trial, and it seeks a judge's order for the defendants to undergo sexual harassment training, to be required to use an intimacy coordinator on future productions and to issue LaBella a public apology. Costner sought to make the ambitious, four-part Western epic "Horizon: An American Saga" for 30 years. The first part was released in June of 2024, but plans to release the second immediately after were put on hold after the poor box office performance of part one.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kevin Costner in legal trouble, stunt performer sues for 'unscripted, unscheduled' rape scene in 'Horizon' movie
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Hollywood is once again under scrutiny regarding set safety and consent as stunt performer Devyn LaBella has sued actor-director Kevin Costner for allegedly blindsiding her with a "violent, unscripted, unscheduled" rape scene when working on his Western-themed film series Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 34, is a veteran stunt double and former gymnast who has worked on big productions like Barbie and Yellowjackets. She was the stunt double for lead actress Ella Hunt in the Horizon series. As the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges, LaBella was suddenly asked to perform a sexually violent scene not listed on her call sheet and without an intimacy coordinator present or safety measures in lawsuit recounts that the incident happened in May 2023, a day following a rehearsed sexual assault scene for which there were proper procedures—meetings, rehearsals, and an intimacy coordinator—in place. For the spontaneous one, however, LaBella charges she was instructed by Costner to work with a different male actor with no warning or notice. She was left "exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed" by the production team, according to the lawsuit designates Costner, Horizon Series Inc. , Horizon Series 2 LLC, and Territory Pictures as defendants. The action charges sexual discrimination and harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract. LaBella asks for damages that are not specified, an apology, and the defendants to be required to undergo anti-sexual harassment and violence to this, Kevin Costner's lawyer, Marty Singer, released a statement refuting the charges: 'Our client Kevin Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously. However, this claim by Devyn LaBella has absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions—and the facts..' Singer went on to claim that LaBella had indicated her agreement with the stunt coordinator following a rehearsal and termed the suit "shakedown tactics.".The case has contributed to the turmoil that has already beset the Horizon franchise, which has experienced delays and legal troubles. LaBella's lawsuit highlights existing industry controversy regarding consent, safety, and treatment of stunt performers in high-risk scenes.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene in Horizon film
Devyn LaBella filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. It names Costner — the director, star and co-writer of the Horizon series of Westerns — and its production companies as defendants. 'The impact of this impromptu work demand on Ms LaBella has been profound, not only upending a career Ms LaBella spent years building but leaving her with permanent trauma that she will be required to address for years to come,' the lawsuit says. Costner's lawyer said the lawsuit has no merit, and LaBella's assertions are contradicted by both the facts and her behaviour. Former gymnast LaBella, 34, has worked as a Hollywood stunt performer since 2020, with credits including Barbie and Yellowjackets. LaBella's lawsuit says she was the stunt double for one of the Horizon leads, Ella Hunt, throughout the production. The shoot included a planned sexual assault scene, shot in May of 2023, that LaBella performed much of because of its violent and physical nature, the lawsuit says. For that scene, protocols were followed including meetings, rehearsals, the presence of an intimacy coordinator and minimal crew. But it alleges that the following day, in an unscripted scene with no warning, rehearsal or choreography, Costner directed an actor to pin LaBella down on a wagon and simulate rape. The lawsuit says Costner asked for many takes as he experimented with the violent action and did not make it clear when a shot was beginning or ending. 'There was no escaping the situation, and all Ms LaBella could do was wait for the nightmare to end,' the suit says. It alleges that safeguards were ignored in violation of union contracts and industry standards. Costner's attorney Martin Singer said that while his client wants everyone to be comfortable on his sets, LaBella's claim has 'absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions – and the facts'. 'The scene in question was explained to Ms LaBella, and after she performed the rehearsal in character with another actor, she gave her stunt coordinator supervisor a 'thumbs up' and indicated her willingness to then shoot the scene, if needed (which she was not),' Singer said in a statement. 'That night, Ms LaBella had dinner with her supervisor, the stunt coordinator, and with the assistant stunt coordinator, and she was in good spirits and made no complaints to them. She continued to work on the movie for a few more weeks until her wrap date, and she took the stunt coordinator to a thank-you dinner.' Mr Singer provided an image of a text message LaBella sent her stunt coordinator at the end of production saying 'thank you for these wonderful weeks!'. Mr Singer said LaBella 'is a serial accuser of people in the entertainment industry' but her 'shakedown tactics won't work in this case'. The lawsuit says the rest of the shoot brought LaBella 'continuous reminders of the shame, humiliation and complete lack of control she had experienced during the May 2 filming; she experienced sudden bouts of crying on and off set'.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Unscripted rape scene without proper warning: Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner for new film series Horizon
Kevin Costner has been sued by a 34-year-old stunt performer for allegedly subjecting her to an unscripted rape scene without proper warning, consent or protocols while shooting his film Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 2. The victim, Devyn LaBella, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court and named Costner — the director, star and co-writer of the 'Horizon' series of Westerns — and its production companies as defendants. In the lawsuit, she alleged that the impact of the impromptu scene has been profound, which not only upended the career she spent years building, but also left her with permanent trauma that she will be required to address for years to come. However, Costner's attorney said the lawsuit has no merit, and LaBella's assertions are contradicted by both the facts and her behaviour. A former gymnast, the 34-year-old LaBella has worked steadily as a Hollywood stunt performer since 2020, with credits including 'Barbie' and 'Yellowjackets.' LaBella's lawsuit said she was the stunt double for one of the 'Horizon' leads, Ella Hunt, throughout the production. The shoot included a planned sexual assault scene, shot in May of 2023, that LaBella performed much of because of its violent and physical nature, the lawsuit says. For that scene, protocols were followed, including meetings, rehearsals, the presence of an intimacy coordinator and a minimal crew. But it alleges that the following day, in an unscripted scene with no warning, rehearsal or choreography, Costner directed an actor to pin LaBella down on a wagon and simulate rape. The lawsuit says Costner asked for many takes as he experimented with the violent action and did not make it clear when a shot was beginning or ending. 'There was no escaping the situation, and all LaBella could do was wait for the nightmare to end,' the suit said. It alleges that safeguards were ignored in violation of union contracts and industry standards. The lawsuit said the rest of the shoot brought LaBella 'continuous reminders of the shame, humiliation and complete lack of control she had experienced during the May 2 filming; she experienced sudden bouts of crying on and off set.' The lawsuit seeks damages in an amount to be determined at trial, and it seeks a judge's order for the defendants to undergo sexual harassment training, to be required to use an intimacy coordinator on future productions and to issue LaBella a public apology. Costner's attorney, Martin Singer, said that while Costner wants everyone to be comfortable on his sets, LaBella's claim has 'absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions– and the facts.' 'The scene in question was explained to LaBella, and after she performed the rehearsal in character with another actor, she gave her Stunt Coordinator supervisor a 'thumbs up' and indicated her willingness to then shoot the scene, if needed (which she was not),' Singer said in a statement. 'That night, LaBella had dinner with her supervisor, the stunt coordinator, and with the assistant stunt coordinator, and she was in good spirits and made no complaints to them. She continued to work on the movie for a few more weeks until her wrap date, and she took the stunt coordinator to a thank-you dinner.' Singer provided an image of a text message LaBella sent her stunt coordinator at the end of production saying, 'Thank you for these wonderful weeks!' Singer said LaBella 'is a serial accuser of people in the entertainment industry,' but her 'shakedown tactics won't work in this case.' Costner sought to make the ambitious, four-part Western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga" for 30 years. The first part was released in June of 2024, but plans to release the second immediately after were put on hold after the poor box office performance of part one.
