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During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Kevin Costner revealed that the decision to cancel the theatrical release of Horizon 2 was likely a reaction to the box office performance of the first film. He admitted it did not have overwhelming success, but also mentioned that many of his movies have stood the test of time despite similar initial setbacks. Costner explained that the release of Chapter Two was initially set to take place just six weeks after the release of the first film. This plan was changed by the studio, leading to the eventual cancellation altogether. Despite this setback, Costner expressed gratitude for the turn of events because it allowed him to present Horizon 2 at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. Despite some setbacks, Costner shared that they have only increased his desire to continue with his vision of turning Horizon into a four-part series. He mentioned that when things don't come easily, it only fuels his determination to make it work.
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00:00During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival,
00:03Kevin Costner revealed that the decision to cancel the theatrical release of Horizon 2
00:08was likely a reaction to the box office performance of the first film.
00:12He admitted it did not have overwhelming success,
00:15but also mentioned that many of his movies have stood the test of time,
00:19despite similar initial setbacks.
00:22Costner explained that the release of Chapter 2 was initially set to take place
00:26just six weeks after the release of the first film.
00:29This plan was changed by the studio, leading to the eventual cancellation altogether.
00:34Despite this setback, Costner expressed gratitude for the turn of events
00:39because it allowed him to present Horizon 2 at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
00:44Despite some setbacks,
00:46Costner shared that they have only increased his desire
00:49to continue with his vision of turning Horizon into a four-part series.
00:53He mentioned that when things don't come easily,
00:56it only fuels his determination to make it work.

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