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The long delayed project will finally limp into cine- mas on July 22. Despite having Rajeev Khandelwal and Gauahar Khan (right), plus Gemma Atkinson in lead roles, the Switzerland-set thriller is expected to go out on limited release. The movie boasts high- speed car chase sequences and has kisses, but few seem interested.


Bhojpuri flop:

The debut home production from Priyanka Chopra Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi – has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism. The regional-language film starring Dinesh Lal Nirahua and Amrapali Dubey has been branded cheap and vulgar by fans of Bhojpuri cinema. including high-profile names. The recently released film resulted in negative press for Priyanka.

Zarine Khan:

The model-turned-actress (left) has struggled to establish herself despite having a high-profile launch opposite A-list ac- tor Salman Khan in 2011 film Veer. She is now hoping horror drama 1921 will resurrect her career, but that looks unlikely be- cause the film’s director Vikram Bhatt has been on a terrible run lately.

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Amazon’s ‘God of War’ reset proves Hollywood can’t get video game adaptations right

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Amazon’s ‘God of War’ reset proves Hollywood can’t get video game adaptations right

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  • Dave Bautista is taking over as Kratos after Ryan Hurst's injury forced Amazon to recast the role.
  • The series is effectively starting again, with none of the footage from the original production being used.
  • The major reset puts fresh pressure on Amazon's attempt to adapt one of gaming's most recognisable franchises.

Hollywood's relationship with video game adaptations has changed considerably in recent years. Shows such as The Last of Us and Fallout have demonstrated that games can translate successfully to television when their characters and worlds are treated with care. Amazon's God of War, however, has already encountered a production setback that makes its journey to the screen considerably more complicated.

Dave Bautista has closed his deal to play Kratos in the Prime Video series after Ryan Hurst, who was originally cast in the role, suffered a serious on-set injury. Hurst reportedly tore his bicep while performing a stunt in June, around four months into filming. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television subsequently decided to recast the central role.

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