Harry Potter Television series

Harry Potter streaming TV series finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione

Three new faces are set to become the next generation of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.  After a long search, HBO have revealed the three young actors chosen to lead its Harry Potter television series. The story to become a series which will cover all seven books, potentially involving a decade’s worth of … >

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Task – Sky to air new Mark Ruffalo FBI drama

Sky have confirmed that they are picking up the new HBO drama Task.  The seven-part show, set in the suburbs of Philadelphia, stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent with a mission end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Task comes from Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), who is … >

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Mountainhead – full trailer for Jesse Armstrong’s movie

Updated 18/05/25: Mountainhead‘s official trailer lands.  Ahead of the film’s HBO premiere on May 31st 2025, which translates to a June 1st landing on Sky, there’s a new trailer for Mountainhead. Written and directed by Succession’s Jesse Armstrong, it gives us another look a the show’s four tech billionaires. Together, they indulge in some juvenile … >

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Duster – trailer for new J.J. Abrams crime thriller series

HBO have dropped a trailer for Duster, their new retro crime thriller from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. The show reunites Lost‘s Josh Holloway with Abrams, and also stars Rachel Hilson (Love, Victor). Here’s the setup: Set in the 1970s Southwest, DUSTER explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate … >

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Harry Potter Television series

Harry Potter series – HBO confirm lead adult cast

Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner for the series adaptation of the seven Harry Potter books.  After various leaks, and one self-confirmation, HBO have revealed the lead adult cast for their forthcoming Harry Potter series. The show, a project expected to last for a decade, plans to adapt all seven books in the wizarding saga. … >

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Half Man – BBC announce new show from Baby Reindeer creator (updated)

Richard Gadd will star in Half Man alongside Jamie Bell.  26/02/24: Cast update With production currently taking place, the BBC have provided additional cast details for Richard Gadd’s Half Man. The six-part drama, which stars Gadd alongside Jamie Bell, tells the story of Ruben and Niall and their decades-long relationship. Mitchell Robertson, Stuart Campbell (Image: … >

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GoT Prequels: House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon – James Norton joins for season 3

As House of the Dragon ramps up towards filming, there’s some high-profile casting.  According to Variety, James Norton is to join the Game of Thrones prequel series playing the character of Ormund Hightower. Previously mentioned in season 2, Ormund is allied to his cousin Queen Alicent’s faction. The character’s official description places him as “… … >

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The Franchise

The Franchise – HBO calls time on its superhero satire

The show chronicled the chaotic off-screen world behind a superhero franchise movie.  First out of the gates with New Year cancellation news, Deadline report that The Franchise won’t have a second season. The comedy was a collaboration between creator/executive producer Jon Brown (Succession), and executive producers Sam Mendes and Sam Mende. It told the story … >

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