EXCLUSIVE: The Gifford Media Group has acquired film and TV rights to Harvard-trained physician-turned-novelist William Maz’s Cold War thriller The Bucharest Dossier from Oceanview Publishing.
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God Of War Ragnarok originally had a very different plan for Kratos.At the end of 2018’s God Of War, protagonist Kratos sees a mural prophesying his own death, and the same image makes a reappearance early on in Ragnarok.In a new interview with MinnMax, narrative director at Sony Santa Monica, Matt Sophos spoke about Kratos’ promised demise.“There was the earliest, earliest draft of an outline that we had come up with, that we took to [director Eric Williams where] Kratos died in the Thor fight at the very beginning of the game,” he said (via VGC).“He was gonna die [but] it wasn’t a permanent death. What was going to happen [was that] he would get pulled out of Hell, essentially, by Atreus,” Sophos continued, before explaining there “was going to be a big time jump” of 20 years.He added that he doesn’t care about revealing this new information “because it doesn’t happen any more, so this is all fan fiction at this point.”Apparently, Williams was the one who vetoed Kratos’ death in God Of War Ragnarok though.“Eric was like, ‘I don’t want to do that, Kratos has died and come back from it too many times’,” Sophos explained.
“The hook, the emotion, wasn’t really going to be there, and he was absolutely right, and so that’s why it didn’t last very long.”Elsewhere in the interview, Sophos explained that Kratos’ survival became integral to the message of God Of War Ragnarok.“As we were developing the story, we knew we wanted it to be about letting go and changing. Knowing that Norse mythology is all about fate and prophecy and everything, we wanted to say ‘that’s bullshit’,” said Sophos.“Nothing is written that can’t be unwritten.
As long as you’re willing to make changes in your life, then you’re not bound to fate. When we
.EXCLUSIVE: The Gifford Media Group has acquired film and TV rights to Harvard-trained physician-turned-novelist William Maz’s Cold War thriller The Bucharest Dossier from Oceanview Publishing.
For those who love South Korean cinema, Na Hong-jin‘s “The Wailing” was a special treat when it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016: a rural police procedural with a touch of the macabre and supernatural. But that was almost seven years ago, so what has Na been up to lately? Well, the director has a new short called “Faith” he shot on the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, ready for its release after a press screening late last month.
Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) event has been revealed, offering players a chance to rake in double rewards on all of missions starring Dr. Dre.Announced yesterday (March 2), developer Rockstar Games has revealed that a number of missions and activities from The Contract, which was introduced with new music from Dr.
Dan Walker and Piers Morgan continued their ongoing fued over Twitter on Thursday as they exchanged a brutal war of words. The Channel 5 news anchor hit back after Piers had accused him of 'milking' injuries from his recent near-fatal accident bike crash - even describing him as 'bitter'.
Back in November, Cailee Spaeny became the first name attached to Fede Alvarez‘s upcoming “Alien” movie.
HBO Max noting in a new disclaimer it “denies the horrors of slavery, as well as its legacies of racial inequality.”However, historian David Vincent Kimel is now revealing that several writers pushed for a more realistic depiction of race relations — only for their dark, disturbing and violent scenes to be cut from the finished product. The Oscar-winning film is adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel, which follows the strong-willed Georgia belle Scarlett O’Hara.
Scott Sternberg Productions and CJ ENM are teaming to bring Korean lifestyle format Get It Beauty to the U.S.
A care home has been ordered to improve after inspectors found elderly residents were sometimes made to get up as early as 4.30am because of staff shortages. Linden House, in Castleton, Rochdale, provides personal and nursing care for up to 30 older people, including those with physical disabilities and dementia.
A highly sought-after rare 50p coin is allowing people to turn a tidy profit following a bidding war.
Britain’s Got Talent star Ashley Glazebrook has become a first time dad with his partner, after the couple welcomed a daughter via surrogate.The dancer, who performed on BGT as part of dance duo Twist and Pulse, welcomed the baby girl with his fiancé Liam Durbidge last month, with the couple spending several days in hospital with her after she was born prematurely. Ashely and Liam have been sharing adorable photos of their new arrival to Instagram as they settle into their new lives as parents.
People in Stockport will see their council tax bills rise by more than 4 per cent from April after town hall bosses passed a ‘robust’ budget for the year ahead.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are giants of the country music scene, and the couple are just as successful in the relationship as they are with their music.After meeting through their shared love of performing, the country couple got engaged in a very fitting way. Learn all about their sudden engagement story in the video below.WATCH: Tim McGraw reveals the story of his engagement to Faith HillThe Nashville, Tennessee-based pair have been together for 27 years, and live together in an astonishing 22,460-square-foot mansion.
once again called for red states to secede from the United States, “The View” host Sunny Hostin is pretty sure the Georgia congresswoman is unaware of how and why the Civil War actually started.Shortly after the reveal that President Joe Biden secretly traveled to Ukraine on Monday, Greene claimed Biden “chose Ukraine over America” by visiting the wartime nation on a federal holiday. She later tweeted, “We need a national divorce. We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government.
Liza Foreman German production outfit MMC Studios (“Amelie”) is backing romanic drama “Dear Eszter,” from writer/director Alex Balassa. Bastian Griese and Lucas Hamacher will produce the film for MMC Studios in Cologne, alongside Balassa. The film’s co-producers include Peter Seres (“World War Z”) at Hungary’s Punk Films, as well as Ondrej Beranek (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) from the Czech Republic’s Blindspot Capital. Two of Chile’s foremost TV producers, Maria Elena Wood (“Locas Mujeres”) and Patricio Pereira from Maria Wood Producciones (MEW), serve as executive producers.
All is fair in love and war and, um, MMA. That’s the gist of “Perfect Addiction,” an upcoming romantic thriller on Amazon Prime Video.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor 101 Films Intl. has secured worldwide distribution rights for World War II adventure film “War Blade,” starring Joseph Millson (“Casino Royale,” “The Last Kingdom”), Paul Marlon (“Trigger Point”), Michael McKell (“Murder Investigation Team,” “Doctors”) and Rebecca Scott (“The Capture,” “Transhuman”). The sales company is presenting the film to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin. The film was written and directed by Nicholas Winter (“Robin Hood: The Rebellion,” “Breathe,” “Bone Breaker”). “War Blade” follows Robert Banks, an agent of the British Special Operations Executive, who is tasked with rescuing a French resistance fighter from a hidden Nazi bunker. With the help of a German nurse and a ragtag group of allies, Banks must journey to the belly of the beast.
Gracie took to Instagram to share an emotional post on Thursday, but her famous parents need not worry that she's feeling down.Despite claiming that she'd cried eight times, the 25-year-old wasn't upset – instead, she was overwhelmed with joy, for a totally relatable reason. Watch the video to find out what got Gracie so emotional.WATCH: Why was Gracie McGraw crying on Instagram?Gracie is currently in Europe with her best friend, with the duo treating themselves to a high-end meal in London.
Creative Assembly has confirmed that it is working on a “brand new Total War title”, and is looking for a release manager to help launch the game.In a job listing posted to Creative Assembly’s website, the studio advertises that it is looking for a release manager to handle the “delivery and release” of an upcoming project.While outlining the role’s day-to-day responsibilities, Creative Assembly says the successful applicant will “work on a brand new Total War title setting up the processes for a release and beyond.”Elsewhere, a job listing for a senior VFX artist says that the role will involve working on “exciting new projects in our Total War franchise” – though that could encompass upcoming downloadable content for Warhammer 3.Creative Assembly is yet to announce the name or setting of its next Total War game, but it also has several other projects in development. Last July, another job listing from the studio revealed that it was working on a “ground-breaking” third-person action game that appears to be set in the Warhammer universe.Creative Assembly’s next upcoming game is Hyenas, a multiplayer shooter that tasks players with competing for Sega merch.Earlier in the month, the studio also reiterated its support for Total War: Warhammer 3, which launched last year.
Tim McGraw, and the star had fans absolutely swooning over his tribute to his wife, Faith Hill, in honor of Valentine's Day.The singer looked back at one of the most special, and defining, moments of the very first years of their relationship for the special day.Tim took to Instagram to share a video in which he is reacting to watching him and Faith's first ever music video together, for their 1997 ballad It's Your Love.WATCH: Tim McGraw reveals sweet surprise for his daughtersMORE: Kelly Ripa wows in skin-tight green wetsuit in honor of Philadelphia Eagles for Super BowlAs soon as a clip from his fellow country star wife came up on his screen, the first thing he did was compliment her, saying: "Wow! How beautiful is my wife in this video, my gosh."He then looked back on the special moment, adding: "This is our first music video together, our first song we ever did together," and even admitted that making videos with Faith can be intimidating.MORE: Was Rihanna's son at Super Bowl 2023? Her family life revealedTim explained: "I'm always intimidated making videos with Faith just because she just is so beautiful, I mean… She just – the camera loves her," even adding: "I always call them 'the beauty and the beast' videos."A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw)Tim couldn't help but gush over his wife of over twenty-five yearsHe further said: "That's always been a special song for us, and it will always be a special song to us."MORE: Travis and Jason Kelce's sad family history revealed ahead of Super BowlMORE: Goldie Hawn looks tiny alongside supertall grandson for family reunion"Forever grateful for this love and the memories.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's daughters are all grown up, and they are becoming stars in their own rights!MOST READ: What is Rihanna's baby son's name? All we knowThe celebrity couple's youngest child, Audrey, 21, has revealed this week that she is planning on following in her famous parents' footsteps.Taking to Instagram, the aspiring musician shared a photo of a recording studio, filled with instruments.VIDEO: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's unreal love story She teased in the caption: "Let's begin," to the delight of her adoring followers. Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Looking forward to new music," while another wrote: "So excited." A third added: "Studio looking in tiptop shape ready for people to make music in it!"MORE: Inside Faith Hill & Tim McGraw's youngest daughter Audrey's mindblowing NYC apartmentREAD: Faith Hill's daughter's 'hot' new look is a hit with fans - see photosAudrey has previously shared footage of herself singing on Instagram and it's safe to say that she's incredibly talented.What's more, the 21-year-old has also worked as a model, all while studying for a degree at college.A post shared by Audrey McGraw (@audreymcgraw)Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's daughter Audrey teased new music - much to the delight of her fansAudrey currently lives in New York City, having moved out of her parents' home in Nashville in 2021.MORE: Kelly Ripa's surprising injury revealed during trip to visit son Joaquin in MichiganTRENDING NOW: Amy Robach's daughter reveals future plans after T.J.