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Original Harry Potter director on reboot series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

29/08/2025

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Take a first look at the new Harry Potter

Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released.

15/07/2025

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What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?

11/07/2025

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HBO unveils newcomers as leads for Harry Potter TV series

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

28/05/2025

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French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s book to be adapted by HBO?

Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.

18/04/2025

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TV reboot of Harry Potter announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

14/04/2025

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Controversial HBO remake of Harry Potter casts its Dumbledore

The controversial reboot of Harry Potter has its first official cast member...

26/02/2025

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The 16 most-anticipated TV shows of 2025

From Robert De Niro as a former US President to a new season of 'Stranger Things', and another Game of Thrones spin-off, 2025 is going to have us glued to the small-screen.

06/01/2025

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HBO founder and cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies aged 98

Dolan also created Cablevision and the AMC Network, and later owned Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

30/12/2024

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Accio child actors: How to audition for the new Harry Potter TV series

UK and Ireland-based Children between the ages of nine and 11 are being considered for the roles that once Wingardium Leviosa'd the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

12/09/2024

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'Shogun' shatters Emmy records with 14 wins at Creative Arts Awards

'Shogun' won the most Emmys ever for a single season of a television series with 14 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while 'The Bear' won seven including best guest actress in a comedy series for Jamie Lee Curtis.

09/09/2024

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Over 2,000 props and costumes from 'Game of Thrones' go up for sale

After eight epic seasons, fans of 'Game of Thrones' now have the chance to engage in a new battle. This time for prized memorabilia from the acclaimed HBO series.

04/09/2024

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Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport?

The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not.

05/08/2024

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Why is 'House of the Dragon' getting review bombed by Saudi Arabia?

The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' has a lesbian kiss and it's brought out the worst side of the internet.

24/07/2024

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Here are the best TV shows of 2024... So far

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking?

19/07/2024

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Comedy against tyranny: Why you should be watching 'The Regime'

Witness the final days of a collapsing modern-day European autocracy – with timely echoes to the rise of nationalism, and Kate Winslet proving there isn’t much she can’t do.

27/03/2024