Filming has officially started in New Zealand for Disney's Zombies 4. The first set photo features the cast members, including Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, who are reprising their roles as Zed and Addison. The film will also introduce new characters played by Swayam Bhatia and Mekonnen Knife. The plot details are still under wraps, but the new characters are described as 'new mysterious monsters.' [e255ad4f]
In other movie news, Kevin Costner is making headlines for his plans to build his own movie studio in Utah. The studio, named Territory Film Studios, will be located outside of Zion National Park and cover 150,000 square feet. Costner is actively working on his own films, starting with the two-part epic 'Horizon: An American Saga,' which depicts pre and post-Civil War America during the era of Western Expansion. The first two parts of the series are set to release this summer, with the possibility of filming the third and fourth films in the new studio. Additionally, the studio will feature a Kevin Costner-themed restaurant. Groundbreaking for the studio is expected to take place in the spring or summer, pending permits.
Kevin Costner's plans for the 'Horizon: An American Saga' series have faced some challenges. Costner recognizes that the first two films in the series are a risk, but he remains hopeful that they will resonate with audiences. The first two installments, which Costner partly self-financed, are set to release in theaters this summer only weeks apart. Costner has already filmed a direct sequel and is determined to make a third and fourth entry as well. However, whether the third and fourth installments will be made depends on the success of the first two at the box office. Costner has faced difficulties in securing funding for the final two films, as Westerns are not as commercially successful as they once were. If the first movie underperforms, it is unlikely that the sequels will receive the same budget levels as the first two. Despite the risks, Costner is determined to continue the saga and hopes that audiences will take the journey with him. He mentions that he mortgaged his 10-acre Santa Barbara property to partly finance the project and acknowledges that it may not have been the smartest decision, but he believes that the movie will speak louder than anything he can say. Costner reveals that the second installment has already been shot, and he is currently working on making the third one. [57bc4530]
Mickey Rourke, known for his roles in '9½ Weeks,' 'Angel Heart,' 'The Wrestler' and 'Iron Man II,' will be in Tampa Bay next week to play Zeus in his next movie, 'Mother Nature and the Doomsday Prepper.' The 14-day shoot spans Feb. 21 to March 12 and includes six days in Christian Cashmir's 12,000-square-foot Litewave Studios in St. Petersburg, where they will recreate Mount Olympus through sets and an LED wall that projects virtual worlds during the filming. The other eight days of filming will occur throughout Tampa Bay — at The Getaway in St. Petersburg, The Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa, and other locales. The movie will also put locals to work, hiring 50 crew members and 10 to 15 actors in leading roles, including St. Petersburg's Paul Wilson.
Walking Dead alums Michael Rooker, Tom Payne, Angus Mcfadyen, and Alejandro Egga will appear in Kevin Costner's film 'Horizon: An American Saga'. The movie is set before and after the Civil War during the westward expansion, showcasing the battles between settlers and indigenous people. It will be released in two parts, with Chapter 1 premiering on June 28, 2024, and Chapter 2 on August 16, 2024. The cast also includes Sam Worthington, Isabelle Fuhrman, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Thomas Haden Church. The film was shot in southern Utah.
"Bambi: The Reckoning" is a horror film based on Felix Salten's book "Bambi, a Life in the Woods" and the Classic Disney animated film. The film follows Xana and her son Benji who are hunted down by a vicious killing machine, the deer Bambi. The film is part of the "Twisted Childhood Universe" released by Umbrella Entertainment. It is the third installment following the "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" films. Other films to come from the team include "Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare", "Pinocchio: Unstrung", and "Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble" in 2025. "Bambi: The Reckoning" opens in cinemas on July 4th. [3a654e4d]