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This 'Yellowstone' actor has stirred up controversy on multiple occasions, ranging from being removed from a flight to his refusal to receive a vaccination. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. From left to right, the cast members Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Costner, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, and Luke Grimes gathered for the 'Yellowstone' Season 2 event on May 30, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Axelle Bauer-Griffin) Paramount's 'Yellowstone' may have concluded with mixed reviews, but its legacy will undoubtedly live on. While the Western neo-drama series is highly celebrated for its top-notch storyline and action-packed performances, it has also sparked its fair share of controversy. One notable moment came when a fan-favorite character’s political views became a hot-button issue for many fans. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Forrie J Smith captured in a scene from 'Yellowstone' (Image Credit: Paramount Network) The actor in question is Forrie J Smith, who played the role of the oldest rancher, Lloyd Pierce, in 'Yellowstone'. While his character was beloved by fans, Smith’s real-life reputation hasn’t been as well received. In recent years, he’s faced his share of controversies, making him one of the most talked-about actors from the show. In March 2024, Smith took to Instagram to vent his frustration after being removed from a flight in Houston. According to Click2Houston, the incident occurred when he refused to sit next to a passenger wearing a mask. In a video posted soon after, the 65-year-old actor expressed his disbelief and irritation, saying, "I just got kicked off a plane, and, uh, where the hell am I at?" Smith elaborated that the flight crew claimed he was intoxicated, a charge he strongly refuted. "I'm not drunk, yet they remove me from the plane under the assumption that I am, all because no one has the guts to speak up about this nonsense," he stated. In the same video, Smith conceded that he had consumed alcohol but explained that it was a result of the lengthy wait he experienced at the airport. "I've been stuck in an airport for three hours. Of course, I'm drinking," he confessed. Nevertheless, he insisted that his actions were not improper and attributed the situation to the airline’s policies and choices. This isn’t the first time Smith’s controversial stance has made headlines. He also chose not to attend the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, citing his refusal to follow Covid-related rules. Smith explained his decision in a video posted on Instagram, as reported by Variety. The real-life rodeo explained that his refusal to get vaccinated is the primary factor behind his absence and said, "I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. I mean no offence to anyone. I'm not vaccinated, and it's a requirement to be vaccinated." Smith solidified his viewpoint by stating, "I’m not vaccinated, and I refuse to get vaccinated," highlighting his consistent beliefs on the matter. He elaborated on his anti-vaccination stance, mentioning, "I haven’t received any vaccinations since childhood. I don’t vaccinate my dogs or my horses. I’ve never taken a flu shot, and I never intend to." He clarified his perspective, saying, "I think they weaken your immune system. These are just my beliefs. I simply don’t subscribe to that idea. Whatever." While he maintained that he meant no disrespect to anyone, his remarks continue to generate debate among the public.
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View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Netflix流媒体平台 The everlasting View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Netflix流媒体平台 cull continues, though rather than unceremonious cancellation, the streamer will instead be removing several of its own “original” television shows. The dream of streaming first began with the idea that there would be no ads, and that these new studios could create and license their own projects free of the Hollywood system. Sadly, the dream seems to be slowly dying, with the addition of platforms removing their own TV shows being just the next step in the inevitable demise (or, at least, dilution) of streaming. The first Netflix流媒体平台 original on the chopping block is the Hungarian romantic drama Regarding the essence of the body and spirit. , which boasts a hugely impressive 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series will be leaving Netflix流媒体平台 on February 2, 2025, (via What's on Netflix流媒体平台) meaning you don’t have long to catch up on this tale of a man and a woman who meet at work and slowly begin to realize that they have the same dreams at night. Next up is the Bill Pullman led spy thriller The Coldest Game . Directed by Łukasz Kośmicki, The Coldest Game follows Pullman as Joshua Mansky, an alcoholic, chess champion, and math genius who finds himself playing an integral part in the unfolding Cuban missile crisis, which threatens world peace in 1962. The Coldest Game will leave Netflix流媒体平台 on February 8, 2025, and while it was not well-received by critics (in fact, it holds a rare rating of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews), anything starring the captivating Bill Pullman is always worth a watch. Before it’s too late! Netflix流媒体平台 Has Become Merciless in Its Approach The Netflix流媒体平台 anime series Cyborg 009: Call of Justice will also depart from the streamer on February 10, 2025. Released back in 2017, the limited series finds the titular band of cyborgs attempting to live normal lives. But, soon, they are forced to fight once again for the sake of humanity. Also leaving Netflix流媒体平台 on February 10 is the well-received Until Life Do Us Part (Até Que a Vida Nos Separe). The romantic drama hails from Portugal and centers on the Paixao family as they try to withstand the various trials and tribulations of life. And the bad news keeps coming, as all 44-episodes of the martial arts action-adventure series Handsome Siblings will part ways with Netflix流媒体平台 on February 14, 2025. Meaning audiences don’t have long to catch up on this tale of twin martial artists. The following week, the streamer will bid farewell to the stand-up comedy special Sommore: Queen Chandelier, which features “Queen of Comedy” Sommore as she takes the stage at the Wick Theater. Sommore: Queen Chandelier leaves Netflix流媒体平台 on February 21, 2025. Finally, the teen comedy-drama Unstoppable, which has a score of 7.2 from viewers on IMDb, will part ways with Netflix流媒体平台 on February 28, 2025. The Mexican-made series revolves around a group of friends who set out on a road trip when an unexpected fourth passenger forces an abrupt change of plans. So, stop putting off all of those shows and movies you currently have on your watchlist, as they could be next in the merciless streaming firing line. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Regarding the essence of the body and spirit. Release Date March 2, 2017 Director Ildikó Enyedi Runtime 116 Minutes Cast Alexandra Borbély , Morcsányi Géza , Réka Tenki , Ervin Nagy , Zoltán Schneider , Tamás Jordán , Itala Békés , Éva Bata
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Stephen King Proposes Cancellation of the 2025 Oscars Due to Los Angeles Wildfires, Yet Advocates for a More Viable Solution
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Stephen King has announced that he will not be participating in the voting for the Oscars in 2025. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. (Image source: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group) Hollywood has spent the last week figuring out how to properly operate amid the on-going devastation of the fires in Los Angeles, and one consequence of the horrific natural disaster has been delays in award season: in light of the tragedy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has both extended the voting period for the Oscars and pushed the scheduled date for nomination announcements (originally January 17, it has now been moved to January 23). These calls were made out of respect for those in the film industry who have suffered tremendous losses in the last few days – but Stephen King has publicly wondered if enough deference is being shown and has suggested that the entire show this year should be cancelled. But is that the right call? That is one of the three main headlines I have lined up in this week’s edition of The King Beat. In addition to King’s thoughts about 9th Academy Awards, the author has also offered an update about his work on the untitled The Talisman 3 and the release of director Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man in theaters has me thinking that an underrated book should be taken into consideration for a new adaptation. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s dig in! View pictures in App save up to 80% data. (Image source: Warner Bros.) Stephen King Announces He Will Not Cast His Vote for the Oscars This Year, Advocating Instead for the Event to Focus on Charitable Causes Is Los Angeles in a state right now to celebrate all of the fabled glamor of Hollywood? This has been a hotly debated topic on social media in the last few days, and Stephen King has thrown his two cents into the public discussion in support of the negative. As the struggle to contain the horrific fires in southern California continues, the author said via Bluesky this week that he plans to abstain from voting for this year’s Oscars and expressed his thoughts about the event continuing as scheduled. He wrote, Normally, Stephen King is very much an engaged Academy voter. In 2021, he memorably lamented the challenge of the nomination process while movie theaters around the world remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and he publicly expressed outrage last year when Greta Gerwig failed to get a Best Director nomination for Barbie. In 2025, however, he doesn’t feel that it’s appropriate for the film industry to throw a massive party while so many people in the industry’s main town are struggling so badly. This viewpoint is certainly understandable and has merit, yet it remains open to debate. While it’s undeniable that hosting a lavish celebration in a city recently affected by hardship may seem inappropriate, it’s important to consider the positive outcomes that could arise from such an event. The Oscars generate numerous job opportunities, benefiting many individuals who are facing economic difficulties. Additionally, the ceremony has the potential to highlight the city’s resilience and can be a platform for promoting charitable initiatives and sharing vital information on how to assist those in need. For what it’s worth, a Bluesky user responded to Stephen King’s post suggesting that the 97th Academy Awards be used as a Farm Aid-style show to raise awareness and gather donations, and the author responded by quote posting with the caption, “Dig it, yeah.” Although nominations have been temporarily delayed, the Oscars are still set to broadcast as initially intended on March 2, with Conan O’Brien confirmed to host the event. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. (Image source: Viking) Stephen King Shares Exciting News About His Work on The Talisman 3 It has now been almost a quarter-of-a-century since Stephen King’s Constant Readers got to go on an adventure with protagonist Jack Sawyer, but if we’re lucky, that drought will be coming to an end in the coming years. In the summer of 2023, King teased that he was contemplating a sequel to his novels The Talisman and Black House (both books co-written by Peter Straub), and after a long wait, it seems the story is coming together. The author has avoided making any firm commitments about actually finishing and publishing the material, but it can be said for certain that ideas are being put down on paper, and we got our latest update about the potential tome this week. Specifically, Stephen King took to his personal Threads account in the last couple of days to share that work on the book is on-going. While not exactly spilling his guts about how the writing process is going, he posted, That’s obviously not much… but it wasn’t all that the author had to say about the developing novel. Keeping fans in the know about what’s going on, he not only reiterated that the story is inspired by an idea Peter Straub shared with him before he passed away in 2022, but that like The Talisman and Black House, the novel will feature a co-author credit: For those who may not be familiar, this highlights Stephen King's unique approach to writing. Unlike many authors who meticulously plan their narratives before beginning, King opts for a different strategy. He typically starts with characters and foundational concepts, allowing the story to unfold organically. This method has undoubtedly contributed to his remarkable success over the years, proving effective for him. However, it does come with the risk that some projects might get stalled and struggle to progress, which is reflected in the cautiousness of his remarks. Assuming the work actually gets done, it could potentially be five or 10 years before Constant Readers get the chance to read The Talisman 3, and that’s a tough test of patience – but the silver lining is that we won’t have to wait nearly that long for the author’s latest work. Instead, we’re now just a few month away from that wonderful opportunity, as Never Flinch – the latest book about oddball detective Holly Gibney – is scheduled to arrive in stores everywhere on May 27. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. (Image source: Paramount Pictures) This weekend marks the release of a new reboot of The Wolf Man, but when can we expect a fresh take on the classic werewolf story? Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man is arriving in theaters this coming weekend, and if I’m being honest, I’m not a big fan of the film. As I noted in my two-star CinemaBlend review, there are cool things that the new horror movie does well, particularly in the effects department, and it has some novel ideas in approaching a classic monster story, but it also feels scattershot in its construction and manipulates mythos to the point where it ceases to properly qualify as part of the long canon of werewolf cinema. I walked away from it with feelings of disappointment – but I now find myself wanting more than ever to see Hollywood tackle a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Cycle Of The Werewolf into either a new feature or possibly as a limited series. For those of you unfamiliar with the title, Cycle Of The Werewolf was first published in 1983 – and it wasn’t actually meant to be a book. As initially conceived, the story was supposed to be included in an illustrated calendar created in collaboration with artist Bernie Wrightson, but King’s imagination overflowed and the original assignment of a dozen 500-word vignettes became a novella. Taking some liberties with how the phases of the moon work, each chapter highlights monthly events in the small town of Tarker’s Mill, Maine, which is set upon by a deadly lycanthrope who can ultimately only be stopped by paraplegic 10-year-old hero Marty Coslaw. The author himself adapted the story as a screenplay in 1985, changing the title to Silver Bullet, and while it’s a serviceable film, it’s also material hungry for a remake. As I noted in my Adapting Stephen King column about the project, behind-the-scenes debates between director Daniel Attias and producer Dino De Laurentiis about the tone of the movie left it ultimately feeling a bit schizophrenic – stuck between being a kid-friendly monster flick and a gruesome horror show full of bloody violence – but the story is terrific, and in the hands of the right director, a new adaptation could be terrific. For what it’s worth, interest in developing this remake does exist. When I spoke with Firestarter remake director Keith Thomas a few years ago, he cited Cycle Of The Werewolf as an ideal follow-up King project he would love to make, and filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier outed himself as a fan of the specific book last fall when King shared his appreciation for Saulnier’s Netflix original Rebel Ridge. Nothing is in active development as far as I know, but it would be wonderful to see what could be made with the material. The book is short enough that a new film version would make plenty of sense, but if a streamer or TV network wanted to be really bold, it would be amazing to see a 12-episode miniseries with each chapter featuring events that transpire in a single calendar month. I’m keeping fingers crossed. That wraps up this edition of The King Beat, but there isn’t a week that goes by without some kind of cool development from the world of Stephen King, and I’ll be back here on CinemaBlend next Thursday with a new roundup of all the biggest stories. While you wait for my next column, you can discover all of the super exciting projects based on the author’s books/stories that are on the way with our Upcoming Stephen King Movies and TV guide.
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