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God of War Show’s Kratos to Be Recast After Ryan Hurst Suffers Injury During Filming
Ryan Hurst, who had been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War television adaptation, is reportedly being replaced after sustaining a serious injury during a stunt. The recasting is significant because the role is central to the physically demanding series, and footage already filmed will reportedly need to be redone. TMZ reported that Hurst…
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3 Movie Masterpieces To Watch on Netflix This Weekend (July 18-19)
Collider recommends three Netflix films for the weekend, beginning with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The article frames the selection around viewers seeking streaming alternatives amid a difficult period for the box office and ahead of major forthcoming cinema releases. – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023):…
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Warner Music strikes multi-year licensing deal with China’s NetEase Cloud Music
Warner Music Group has renewed and expanded its multi-year licensing agreement with China’s NetEase Cloud Music, allowing the platform to distribute Warner’s recorded-music and publishing catalogues. The deal also adds marketing support for Warner artists and multimedia-content collaboration, reflecting the importance of China’s fast-growing streaming market to global music companies. NetEase Cloud Music is China’s…
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The live-action God of War TV series suffers a huge setback as Kratos actor is injured badly on set and needs to be recast
Amazon’s live-action God of War TV series has hit a significant production setback after lead actor Ryan Hurst, who plays Kratos, tore his bicep while performing a stunt on set. Following surgery, producers opted to recast the role rather than pause filming to allow Hurst to recover, as the standard four-to-six month recovery period would…
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‘Gundam’ Meets ‘Godzilla’ in Idris Elba’s Sci-Fi Epic Quietly Crushing the Competition
Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 sci-fi blockbuster Pacific Rim has re-entered the streaming charts 13 years after its cinema release, landing at number 10 on Vudu’s Top 10 Movies chart in the United States. The film, which pits giant human-piloted mecha robots against alien Kaiju monsters emerging from the Pacific Ocean, stars Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam,…
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‘It’s a spiritual experience’: docuseries goes behind the spectacular chaos of Burning Man
HBO’s four-part documentary series The Man Will Burn examines Burning Man’s evolution from a small 1986 beach gathering in San Francisco into a vast annual desert festival attracting tens of thousands. The series explores why the event remains significant as both a space for art, self-expression and spiritual connection, and an institution challenged by tensions…
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‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)
Annabel Scholey has joined the cast of Netflix’s forthcoming thriller series “The Lord’s Day”, which is currently filming in the UK. The six-part drama centres on a siege during the State Opening of Parliament, giving Scholey a significant role alongside leading actor and executive producer Damson Idris. The series is adapted from Michael Dobbs’ 2007…
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Konami confirms Rose Belmont as lead in new Castlevania game
Konami has confirmed Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the franchise’s first mainline instalment in more than ten years, developed in partnership with Evil Empire. The game follows Rose Belmont, daughter of series hero Trevor Belmont, as she investigates a supernatural crisis gripping medieval Paris, marking Konami’s clearest signal yet that it intends to revive one of gaming’s…
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Netflix Has Quietly Released the Most Spellbinding Fantasy Epic of 2026 | Review
Netflix’s The East Palace combines stunning visuals, a star-studded cast, and a gripping storyline for an unmissable dark fantasy experience.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse isn’t technically connected to the Netflix anime, but its cinematography was inspired by the show
We’re really hoping that people who’ve only watched the anime also enjoy the game,” Konami said.