‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ Cuts and Pastes the Taylor Sheridan Tentpole Into Texas: TV Review - Variety
Variety Plus Icon Click to expand the Mega Menu Plus Icon Click to Expand Search Input Variety Plus Icon Read Next: Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Season 5, Earning the ‘Community’s Trust’ and Staying Out Of ‘Football Decisions’ Home TV Reviews May 14, 2026 12:00am PT ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ Cuts and Pastes the Taylor Sheridan Tentpole Into Texas: TV Review The first contemporary “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Marshals,” kept the Montana setting but switched genres from big-budget soap opera to humble broadcast procedural. The second, “Dutton Ranch,” maintains the tone of the original while transplanting the action to Texas — not coincidentally, the home of “Yellowstone” creator and “Dutton Ranch” executive producer Taylor Sheridan and the backdrop of the prolific showrunner’s swashbuckling oil drama “Landman.” Given that the presence of “Yellowstone” protagonist Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) was enough to make “Marshals” a major hit, regardless of the stylistic shift, “Dutton Ranch” seems like even more of a sure bet for streamer Paramount+.
Stephen Colbert Pitched 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Before 'Late Show' Canceled - Variety
Peter Jackson is discussing for the first time what it’s like working with Stephen Colbert on his recently-announced “Lord of the Rings,” saying he’s “never met anyone who knows more about Tolkien” than the late night talk show host. “He phoned me up a year ago — before he knew his show was going to finish — and said, ‘I don’t know if you’re interesting, but I’ve got an idea for a Tolkien movie based on the books that I think would be really good,'” Jackson told Variety at the Cannes Film Festival, where the director was honored with a Palme d’Or on opening night.
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Sets Streaming Date At Disney+ - Deadline
Avatar: Fire and Ash will be heading to Disney+ on June 24. The news was revealed Tuesday during Disney’s Upfront presentation in New York.
South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real - AP News
Matt Damon, left, and Ben Affleck attend the world premiere of “The Rip” at Alice Tully Hall, on Jan. 13, 2026, in New York.