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Sparks Fail to Ignite in Amazon’s 56 Days Erotic Thriller
television10 days ago

Sparks Fail to Ignite in Amazon’s 56 Days Erotic Thriller

THR’s Angie Han reviews 56 Days, Amazon’s eight-episode adaptation of Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel, pairing Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia as Ciara and Oliver in a stylish if chilly erotic thriller. While their chemistry and fast, twisty plotting initially lure viewers and the central corpse mystery adds gross intrigue, the series never fully commits to heat or emotional depth. One‑note antagonists and delayed reveals undercut the supposed danger, leaving the romance and thriller elements feeling shallow despite cinematic polish and high-end performances.

God of War Live-Action Series Locks In Mimir, Brok and Sindri
television29 days ago

God of War Live-Action Series Locks In Mimir, Brok and Sindri

Amazon Prime Video’s God of War live‑action series has cast Alastair Duncan as Mimir and Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka as brothers Brok and Sindri, joining previously announced leads Ryan Hurst (Kratos) and others. The two‑season, Vancouver‑based adaptation from Ronald D. Moore will explore the Norse‑era adventures of Kratos and Atreus, with production partners including Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions, and Tall Ship Productions.

Patinkin Cast as Odin in Amazon’s God of War Series
television1 month ago

Patinkin Cast as Odin in Amazon’s God of War Series

Mandy Patinkin has joined Amazon's God of War TV adaptation to play Odin, the All-Father and a key antagonist to Kratos. The series, based on the PlayStation game, has a two-season order with pre-production underway in Vancouver. Ronald D. Moore is writer/showrunner, and the project is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios with involvement from PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions; the cast also includes Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Olafur Darri Olafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif and Max Parker as Heimdall, with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes.

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Taps Thor for Amazon’s God of War Series
entertainment1 month ago

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Taps Thor for Amazon’s God of War Series

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson has been cast as Thor in Amazon Prime Video’s God of War series, joining a cast led by Ryan Hurst as Kratos with Max Parker and Teresa Palmer also aboard. The adaptation, based on Sony's PlayStation game, has a two-season order and is in pre-production in Vancouver, with Ronald D. Moore as showrunner and Tall Ship Productions producing alongside Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions, and others.

Jury Duty Season 2 Dives Into a Corporate Retreat on Amazon
tv-news1 month ago

Jury Duty Season 2 Dives Into a Corporate Retreat on Amazon

Amazon Prime Video will debut Jury Duty Season 2, titled Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, on March 20 with three episodes, followed by two on March 27 and a three-episode finale on April 3; the season follows a staged corporate offsite at a family-owned hot sauce company where Anthony thinks he’s in a real retreat while coworkers perform roles, pitting big corporate ambitions against small-business values; the show is executive produced by David Bernad, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Todd Schulman, Nicholas Hatton, Jake Szymanski, Anthony King, Chris Kula, with Season 1 star James Marsden and Ruben Fleischer, and previously premiered on Amazon Freevee to critical acclaim.

Sons of Anarchy Vet to Lead Amazon's God of War Live-Action Series as Kratos
television1 month ago

Sons of Anarchy Vet to Lead Amazon's God of War Live-Action Series as Kratos

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series, reuniting him with the franchise after he voiced Thor in God of War: Ragnarok. The show will adapt the latest two games, following Kratos and his son Atreus as they embark on a journey tied to their wife Faye's ashes. Ronald D. Moore now oversees the series with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes. The project is a Sony Pictures Television/Amazon MGM Studios co-production, with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions involved.

entertainment4 months ago

Prime Video Cancels 'Countdown' and 'Butterfly' After One Season

Amazon Prime Video has canceled the drama series 'Countdown' and 'Butterfly' after one season each, despite their presence on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming charts. 'Countdown,' starring Jensen Ackles, and 'Butterfly,' featuring Daniel Dae Kim, received mixed reviews, with critics citing weak storytelling and character development. The cancellations follow other recent series decisions by Prime Video, which has renewed some shows and canceled others.

Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency: A Cultural and Musical Milestone
entertainment5 months ago

Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency: A Cultural and Musical Milestone

Bad Bunny's final concert of his Puerto Rico residency, 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,' will be streamed live worldwide on Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Twitch on September 20, marking the residency's conclusion and celebrating Hurricane Maria's anniversary. The event is part of a broader collaboration with Amazon aimed at supporting Puerto Rican communities through education, disaster relief, and local economic initiatives.