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Robert the Bruce was released in 2020, an unofficial Braveheart 2 that continues the story in an unexpected way. While Braveheart ended with the death of William Wallace, the sequel picks up with another actor from the original movie in the main role. Angus Macfadyen reprises his role as Robert from the critically acclaimed 1995 epic, in the earlier moments of Roberts life before the final battle of Bannockburn. Where Braveheart follows the life of Gibson's William Wallace, Robert the Bruce follows the life of Macfadyens downtrodden Robert before his rise as king.

Similar to Mel Gibson's Braveheart, which the star also directed, Robert the Bruce was written for the screen by Macfadyen alongside writer Eric Belgau. Although not a direct sequel to Braveheart, Robert the Bruce operates as a sequel in its own right as it details Scotlands ongoing war with England as they fight for their independence. Both films...

Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, will release the western film, Murder At Yellowstone City, on DVD and Blu-ray August 23, 2022.

Murder At Yellowstone City is directed by Richard Gray and written by Eric Belgau (Robert The Bruce). The film stars Gabriel Byrne, Thomas Jane, Isaiah Mustafa, Anna Camp, Aimee Garcia, Emma Kenney, Zach McGowan with Nat Wolff, and Richard Dreyfuss. Murder At Yellowstone City will be available on DVD for an Srp of 29.96 and on Blu-ray for an Srp of 29.97.

In Murder At Yellowstone City, the once peaceful and booming Yellowstone City has fallen on hard times, but when a local prospector strikes gold, things seem to be turning around. Any hope is soon shattered when the prospector is found dead and the Sheriff quickly arrests a mysterious newcomer. But nothing is so simple in this sleepy western town, and more than a few of the locals have...

Nobody in the Montana Territory circa 1881 watches a former slave like Cicero (Isaiah Mustafa) walk into town without keen interest. That goes for friends and foes alike. Luckily for him, Yellowstone City is a progressive settlement in many ways. It has its fair share of racists and bigots to be sure, but you can’t help feeling heartened as far as seeing a saloon owned by a gay couple (Richard Dreyfuss’ Edgar and John Ales’ Mickey) who act as fathers to wayward souls like the young Dakota native working the stables (Tanaya Beatty’s Violet) or the Latina den mother of their brothel (Aimee Garcia’s Isabel). If anyone is willing to open their doors to Cicero, these are the folks. But they’re not the only ones drinking today.

Director Richard Gray and screenwriter Eric Belgau’s Murder at Yellowstone City takes pains to ensure everyone is at attention this Sunday.

The first tip-off is the title: “Murder at Yellowstone City” is not your standard-issue shoot-’em-up. Rather, director Richard Gray’s well-crafted and handsomely mounted indie is as much a solidly constructed mystery as it is it a conventionally satisfying oater, with much to recommend to fans of either genre who rarely get to sample such a mix. Indeed, outside of Henry Hathaway’s “Five Card Stud” (1968) and the lamentably short-lived 2003 TV series “Peacemakers,” it’s hard to recall many other scenarios that suggest what might have resulted had Zane Grey and Agatha Christie bellied up to the bar and swapped ideas.

Only gradually does it emerge that Thomas Jane’s Thaddeus Murphy is the sagebrush sleuth of the piece, as his character — prodded by Anna Camp as Alice, his astute wife and partner — demonstrates surprising pathological skills while attempting to prove the innocence of a suspected killer. Surprising, that is,...

“Truth” and “justice” are noble ideals to fight for, clear enough in their meaning to give a story some purpose, and malleable sufficient for one-dimensional characters to masticate under the illusion of gravitas. Try as he might, screenwriter Eric Belgau’s earnestly articulated thematic intentions for “Murder At Yellowstone City” are immediately undone by its title. This meat and potatoes western delivers what’s promised on the box and nothing more.

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Murder at Yellowstone City Trailer — Richard Gray‘s Murder at Yellowstone City (2022) movie trailer has been released by Rlje Films. The Murder at Yellowstone City trailer stars Gabriel Byrne, Thomas Jane, Isaiah Mustafa, Anna Camp, Aimee Garcia, Emma Kenney, Nat Wolff, and Richard Dreyfuss. Crew Eric Belgau wrote the screenplay for Murder at Yellowstone City. [...]

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This one's for all you fans of Westerns. Rlje Films has acquired the North American rights for Murder at Yellowstone City, a new western from director Robert Gray and writer Eric Belgau.    A former slave who arrives in Yellowstone City, Montana, a desolate former boomtown now on the decline, looks for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold - and is murdered.   They filmed their western in Montana on a site that was known at Yellowstone City in the 1860s. It is a brand new western backlot for the state, Yellowstone Film Ranch, and will hopefully see more productions roll into town after Gray's film broke in its boots.    Murder at Yellowstone City stars stars...

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Exclusive: Rlje Films has acquired North American rights to the Western Murder at Yellowstone City, directed by Richard Gray (Robert the Bruce), for release in theaters and on demand on June 24.

The film written by Eric Belgau (Robert the Bruce) sees a former slave arrive in Yellowstone City, Montana—a desolate former boomtown now on the decline—looking for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold—and is murdered. It was the first production to be shot on a new Western backlot at the site that was once the real Yellowstone City. Gabriel Byrne (Hereditary), Thomas Jane (The Expanse), Isaiah Mustafa (It Chapter Two), Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws), Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Aimee Garcia (Lucifer), Emma Kenney (The Conners) and Zach McGowan (Shameless) star.

Murder at Yellowstone City was produced by Gray, Robert Menzies (The Blackcoat’s Daughter...

Exclusive: Production has wrapped on Murder At Emigrant Gulch, the Western-thriller starring Gabriel Byrne, Thomas Jane and Isaiah Mustafa, directed by Richard Gray (Robert The Bruce).

Cast to have joined the film since we revealed the project include Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss (The Goodbye Girl), Nat Wolff (The Stand), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Aimee Garcia (Dexter) and Zach McGowan (Black Sails).

Scottie Thompson, Emma Kenney, Tanaya Beatty and singer/youtube star Lia Marie Johnson round out the cast alongside Isabella Ruby in her feature debut. Today we can also reveal four first looks at the movie.

Set in 1882, the film follows a former slave (Mustafa) who arrives in Emigrant Gulch, Montana, a desolate former boomtown now on the decline, looking for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold – and is murdered. The sheriff (Byrne) arrests the town newcomer. But as the mystery of the prospector’s murder deepens,...

Exclusive: London-based sales firm Amp International has boarded international rights to western-thriller Murder At Emigrant Gulch, which we revealed earlier this week.

The movie is set to star It Chapter Two and Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments actor Isaiah Mustafa, Golden Globe-winner Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment) and three-time Golden Globe-nominee Thomas Jane (Hung). The producers will handle North American distribution rights.

Set in 1882, the film will follow a former slave (Mustafa) who arrives in Emigrant Gulch, Montana, a desolate former boomtown now on the decline, looking for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold – and is murdered. The sheriff (Byrne) arrests the town newcomer. But as the mystery of the prospector’s murder deepens, and the town’s earnest preacher (Jane) questions the accused man’s guilt, a clash between faith and the law threatens to tear the town apart.

The film is due...

Exclusive: It Chapter Two and Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments star Isaiah Mustafa, Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment) and three-time Golden Globe nominee Thomas Jane (Hung) are to lead western thriller Murder At Emigrant Gulch, we have learned.

Set in 1882, the film will follow a former slave (Mustafa) who arrives in Emigrant Gulch, Montana, a desolate former boomtown now on the decline, looking for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold – and is murdered. The sheriff (Byrne) arrests the town newcomer. But as the mystery of the prospector’s murder deepens, and the town’s earnest preacher (Jane) questions the accused man’s guilt, a clash between faith and the law threatens to tear the town apart.

The movie is due to shoot in Montana in May, we hear.

Richard Gray (Robert The Bruce) will direct Eric Belgau’s script. Producers are...

Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce, in the historical drama Robert The Bruce. Photo courtesy of Screen Media.

Robert The Bruce is a historical drama that follows up on Braveheart, Mel Gibson’s epic about William Wallace, about the contender for the Scottish throne who finally won Scotland its independence and became its king. A legendary figure in Scottish history, Robert the Bruce was a great king, one known for his great heart and his devotion to his people.

This sequel of sorts to Braveheart stars Angus Macfadyen, who played Robert the Bruce in that film, and is being released video-on-demand on various platforms starting April 24. The film has no connection to Mel Gibson or his film beyond the subject matter, and Angus Macfadyen, but it would be natural to expect this historical follow-up to also be an epic, filled battles and the sweep of history, in the style of Gibson’s film,...

Historical epics are a dime a dozen. Even on an independent budget, they litter the cinematic landscape. So, there needs to be something for one of these efforts to distinguish themselves with. In the case of Robert the Bruce, it’s an attempt to pick up where Braveheart left off. Other films like Outlaw King have tried a similar approach with the character, to varying degrees of success. Here, the result is a bit of a letdown, as the singular focus doesn’t serve the title character well. Now on Digital, it’s an option for those of you who dig these sorts of period pieces, but it’s unlikely to satisfy your craving. The results just aren’t really there for this project. The movie is a period piece/historical epic, centered on the title character, Robert the Bruce (Angus Macfadyen). Specifically, it covers the time after William Wallace’s victories depicted in Braveheart,...

The story of the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly is dropping on digital and on-demand today with the Justin Kurzel-directed True History of the Kelly Gang starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe and Nicholas Hoult.

The grimy western crime drama, which was adapted by Kurzel from the novel of the same name by Peter Carey, features MacKay as the titular Aussie outlaw Ned Kelly and has a foundation of a love story between a mother and a son. The film was acquired by IFC Films ahead of its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019.

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The best thing about “Robert the Bruce” — that finds Angus Macfadyen reprising his role from that Oscar-winning epic — is that it doesn’t find a role for Mel Gibson. Alas, the worst thing about this generic follow-up is that it almost makes you wish that it had.

Despite forsaking the massive scale and maniacal egotism of Gibson’s blockbuster in favor of something a bit more life-sized and contained (read: cheaper), Richard Gray’s medieval family melodrama could use some of the dick-swinging bellicosity that “Braveheart” kept under its kilt. It could use some of that movie’s fire and bloodlust, and maybe even a smidgen of the smirking charm that allowed Gibson to leverage the First War of Scottish Independence into a vanity project for the ages. It could use any kind of animating force whatsoever.

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In select theaters on April 24, 2020 comes Robert The Bruce.

Check out the trailer now.

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland’s fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount’s award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media’s U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Tickets for Braveheart are available now, while tickets for Robert the Bruce will be available on February 28. Advance tickets for both films can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices.

In 1306, Robert the Bruce, a member of the nobility who failed to support William Wallace’s rebellion at a critical time, crowns himself King and takes the cause of Scotland’s freedom as his own. But he cannot overcome England’s power. Defeated again and again, his army scatters, Scotland’s nobility abandons him,...

Screen Media Films has pulled a new trailer for Robert The Bruce from their sheath that has the follow-up to Mel Gibson's Braveheart looking like another mighty celebration of Scotland's fight for independance and then some. Co-written by Eric Belgau and Angus Macfayden, Robert The Bruce will release as part of a one-night-only Fathom event on April 16, with plans for the film to be released…...

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland's fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount's award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media's U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Braveheart won five Academy Awards&#174, including Best Picture, and will screen on March 22 and 23. Robert the Bruce will make its U.S. premiere in a one-day-only presentation on April 16. In addition to these special screenings, Braveheart will be available in a Limited Edition 25th anniversary 4K Ultra HD Steelbook beginning May 5 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

A richly detailed saga of power, passion and the fight for freedom, Braveheart stars Mel Gibson (who also took home the Oscar for Best Director) as William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who rallies his countrymen to liberation from oppressive English rule. Fathom...

“In the Year of our Lord 1314, patriots of Scotland – starving and outnumbered – charged the fields of Bannockburn. They fought like warrior poets; they fought like Scotsmen, and won their freedom. “

With the massive popularity of Outlander and the continuing discussion of its independence, Scotland is never far from the headlines — and the 700th anniversary of its fight to be free makes it an ideal time to bring its vivid, thrilling history to the big screen with Two upcoming cinematic events.

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland’s fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount’s award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media’s U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Tickets for Braveheart are available now, while tickets for Robert the Bruce will be available on February 28. Advance tickets...

Looks like we are getting a new historical action drama based on the Scottish warrior Robert The Bruce. The film is called Robert The Bruce and stars Angus Macfadyen, who reprises his role from Mel Gibson’s classic movie Braveheart.

Chris Pine recently took on the role in the Netflix film Outlaw King, which was pretty good. This new film “explores the lost months during a long, harsh winter when Robert, injured and pursued across the Highlands by his enemies, takes shelter with the steely Morag and her fearless children. Restored to health and spurred on by this humble family’s resilience and courage, Bruce finally finds the resolve to rally his people and lead his country to hard-fought independence.”

I love that after all these years Macfadyen is playing this character again and this is what he had to say in a statement:

“Robert the Bruce rose from the...

Exclusive: UK sales outfit Metro International has boarded international sales rights to historical action-drama Robert The Bruce, in which Angus Macfadyen reprises his role from Mel Gibson’s Braveheart as the iconic Scottish warrior. Metro will be screening the film this week at the Efm in Berlin. We can also reveal a first look image from the production.

Jared Harris (The Crown) co-stars as Robert the Bruce’s nemesis John Comyn, alongside Anna Hutchison (The Cabin In The Woods), Patrick Fugit (Gone Girl), Zach McGowan (Black Sails), Gabriel Bateman (American Gothic), Talitha Eliana-Bateman (Geostorm), Emma Kenney (Roseanne) and Kevin McNally (Pirates Of The Caribbean).

Directed by Richard Gray (Sugar Mountain), Macfadyen produced and co-wrote the film with Eric Belgau. The film explores the lost months during a long, harsh winter when Robert, injured and pursued across the Highlands by his enemies, takes shelter with the steely Morag (Hutchinson) and her fearless children.

Mel Gibson's Braveheart is well over twenty-years-old at this point, but as Hollywood has repeatedly shown us, it's never too late for a sequel. Okay, Robert The Bruce isn't exactly a Braveheart sequel, but it will feature Angus Macfadyen reprising his role of Robert the Bruce, renowned warrior and King of Scots. Per Deadline, Robert The Bruce has been scripted by Eric Belgau... Read More...

Exclusive: Angus Macfadyen who played the renowned warrior and king Robert the Bruce in Braveheart is portraying the historical hero again in what is turning out to be an epic Scottish drama Robert the Bruce, underway now from Aussie director Richard Gray (Sugar Mountain). Macfadyen and Eric Belgau scripted the story that continues where the Oscar-winning Braveheart left off. Joining Macfadyen in the historical drama are Jared Harris (Mad Men, The Crown) and Patrick…...