The French creature feature Survive is making its way to North America, as Deadline reports that Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up the distribution rights and are planning to give the film a theatrical and VOD release sometime in January.
Directed by Frédéric Jardin and from a screenplay written by Matt Alexander (which is actually a shared pseudonym for Mathieu Oullion and Alexandre Coquelle), Survive follows Julia and her loving husband who celebrate their son’s birthday on their boat in the middle of the ocean. When a violent storm nearly capsizes them, the family awakes in a desert land. Earth has undergone a tragic polarity reversal, draining water from the oceans. The family must race to safety before the water returns all while battling hungry creatures from the abyss that hunt for fresh flesh. That sounds like a set-up for a good time to me!
The film stars Emilie Dequenne...
Directed by Frédéric Jardin and from a screenplay written by Matt Alexander (which is actually a shared pseudonym for Mathieu Oullion and Alexandre Coquelle), Survive follows Julia and her loving husband who celebrate their son’s birthday on their boat in the middle of the ocean. When a violent storm nearly capsizes them, the family awakes in a desert land. Earth has undergone a tragic polarity reversal, draining water from the oceans. The family must race to safety before the water returns all while battling hungry creatures from the abyss that hunt for fresh flesh. That sounds like a set-up for a good time to me!
The film stars Emilie Dequenne...
- 10/10/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When the ink almost dried on the final pages of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a bittersweet longing swept through the hearts of Potterheads worldwide. The epic saga of the Boy Who Lived had come to a close, yet J.K. Rowling’s imagination was far from exhausted. The author thus hinted at a grand project—an encyclopedia of Potterworld that promised to delve into the rich tapestry of characters and stories left in the shadows.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in an interview via The Rowling Library
Thereafter, she even began working on her plans and her fellow author and friend, Ian Rankin told BBC, how J.K. Rowling had been creating family trees for minor characters. But, sadly Rowling dropped her plans for publishing the encyclopedia in book form and rather chose to update the information via the Wizarding World website, stealing the magic felt through tangible connections from readers.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in an interview via The Rowling Library
Thereafter, she even began working on her plans and her fellow author and friend, Ian Rankin told BBC, how J.K. Rowling had been creating family trees for minor characters. But, sadly Rowling dropped her plans for publishing the encyclopedia in book form and rather chose to update the information via the Wizarding World website, stealing the magic felt through tangible connections from readers.
- 10/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter‘s Wizarding World has seen quite a few skilled witches and wizards, though few can parallel the exceptional powers of the late Dame Maggie Smith’s Professor McGonagall. Although a teacher of Transformation, Minerva McGonagall found immense satisfaction after setting the stoned soldiers of Hogwarts free to guard the castle, so fans might as well believe she had some serious wizarding tricks right up her sleeve.
Of course, her duel with the late Alan Rickman’s fan-beloved Professor Snape during Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part II and her contributions to the Battle of Hogwarts was yet another befitting sight of her exceptional talents on display. And yet, she isn’t unbeatable, for there are quite a few talented sorcerers who are surprisingly capable of beating her in a duel.
These 5 Harry Potter Sorcerers Can Beat Professor McGonagall Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall. | Credits: Warner Bros.
Dame...
Of course, her duel with the late Alan Rickman’s fan-beloved Professor Snape during Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part II and her contributions to the Battle of Hogwarts was yet another befitting sight of her exceptional talents on display. And yet, she isn’t unbeatable, for there are quite a few talented sorcerers who are surprisingly capable of beating her in a duel.
These 5 Harry Potter Sorcerers Can Beat Professor McGonagall Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall. | Credits: Warner Bros.
Dame...
- 9/28/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
New on Max in September 2024: The Penguin, The Boy and the Heron, the Harry Potter movies, and more!
Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!
The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).
The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...
The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).
The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...
- 8/25/2024
- by Cody Schultz
- Bam Smack Pow
The Oscars’ history of some of the most famous franchises still makes no sense to many fans. Harry Potter never won a single Academy Award despite being a visual extravaganza spread over 8 films. Of the eight, six films were nominated for 12 categories, winning none. Meanwhile, even MCU managed to bag 4 Oscars out of its 27 nominations over the years.
A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Warner Bros. Pictures
George Lucas’ Star Wars also did not get as much recognition as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings. In particular, Lucas’ prequel trilogy was snubbed of any Oscars, despite bringing industry-defining technology into filmmaking.
Harry Potter And Other Franchise’s Oscar History Explained Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Warner Bros. | Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios| Star Wars,| Lucasfilm Ltd| The Lord of the Rings, Warner Bros.
One X user, @Rothmus, compared the Oscar wins of different franchises, and...
A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Warner Bros. Pictures
George Lucas’ Star Wars also did not get as much recognition as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings. In particular, Lucas’ prequel trilogy was snubbed of any Oscars, despite bringing industry-defining technology into filmmaking.
Harry Potter And Other Franchise’s Oscar History Explained Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Warner Bros. | Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios| Star Wars,| Lucasfilm Ltd| The Lord of the Rings, Warner Bros.
One X user, @Rothmus, compared the Oscar wins of different franchises, and...
- 7/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Have you ever danced with vampires in the pale moonlight? No? Well, neither have most of us, but we’ve all vicariously tasted the forbidden fruit of Tinseltown romance through the saga of Twilight actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Alas, their fairytale romance wasn’t meant for eternity, and in 2013, it came to an end, leaving fans with a bittersweet aftertaste. The on-screen chemistry that riveted audiences didn’t just earn them the title of the talk of the town; it also led them to bag the Best Kiss award in 2011 at the MTV Movie Award.
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart in The Twilight Saga series | | Summit Entertainment
Who could forget the event where Pattinson, in a playful twist, swapped his expected smooch from Stewart for a jaw-dropping clinch (& kiss) with Taylor Lautner, leaving the audience & cameras in a frenzied flash? Thankfully, Zathura: A Space Adventure star—who was...
Alas, their fairytale romance wasn’t meant for eternity, and in 2013, it came to an end, leaving fans with a bittersweet aftertaste. The on-screen chemistry that riveted audiences didn’t just earn them the title of the talk of the town; it also led them to bag the Best Kiss award in 2011 at the MTV Movie Award.
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart in The Twilight Saga series | | Summit Entertainment
Who could forget the event where Pattinson, in a playful twist, swapped his expected smooch from Stewart for a jaw-dropping clinch (& kiss) with Taylor Lautner, leaving the audience & cameras in a frenzied flash? Thankfully, Zathura: A Space Adventure star—who was...
- 7/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Back in 2010, following the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, fans of the Wizarding World were treated to a unique red carpet moment held in Leicester Square in London. During the premiere fans witnessed what can only be described as a delightful and unexpected crossover between the world-renowned boy band One Direction and the Harry Potter cast.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows–Part 1 | Warner Bros
The event turned into a memorable and somewhat hilarious exchange, when Louis Tomlinson, known for his cheeky demeanor, asked Daniel Radcliffe a rather flirty question about Emma Watson. During the backstage moment, video footage captured the conversations between the two icons, followed by the band’s meeting with Watson in person.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Cheeky Encounter with the One Direction Members
Considering the global success of the Harry Potter franchise, when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1...
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows–Part 1 | Warner Bros
The event turned into a memorable and somewhat hilarious exchange, when Louis Tomlinson, known for his cheeky demeanor, asked Daniel Radcliffe a rather flirty question about Emma Watson. During the backstage moment, video footage captured the conversations between the two icons, followed by the band’s meeting with Watson in person.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Cheeky Encounter with the One Direction Members
Considering the global success of the Harry Potter franchise, when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1...
- 7/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
At this point, everyone and their Muggle grandmas know that HBO is developing a Harry Potter remake in the form of a TV show; there’s no surprise here. But ever since the announcement, fans have been wondering whether someone from the original cast will have a cameo in the upcoming series — and one by one, the Og actors have been denying such suggestions so far.
Now, we officially lost Harry Potter’s biggest thirst trap for the HBO version.
Matthew Lewis Won’t Reprise His Role
In the original Harry Potter movies, Matthew Lewis played Neville Longbottom, the Golden Trio’s classmate, a shy and forgetful pushover boy who, over the course of the series, grows up to become an admirable man. Lewis nailed the portrayal of Neville back in the day and loves the Harry Potter universe, but he isn’t looking forward to rejoining it in the HBO TV show.
Now, we officially lost Harry Potter’s biggest thirst trap for the HBO version.
Matthew Lewis Won’t Reprise His Role
In the original Harry Potter movies, Matthew Lewis played Neville Longbottom, the Golden Trio’s classmate, a shy and forgetful pushover boy who, over the course of the series, grows up to become an admirable man. Lewis nailed the portrayal of Neville back in the day and loves the Harry Potter universe, but he isn’t looking forward to rejoining it in the HBO TV show.
- 6/25/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
One of the most recognized and successful works of fiction, Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, spilled over their success to the subsequent movie adaptations that began all the way back in 2001. Starring Daniel Radcliffe as its titular hero, the decade-long box office chokehold of the franchise and its eponymous connection to everyday pop culture has made it an integral part of modern cinema and turned a star-studded cast into a memorable unit.
Domhnall Gleeson and Gwendoline Christie speaking at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Remarkably, setting aside the tales of success and cinematic acclaim, not every one of the participating actors had a delightful debut. While many made their first appearances as child actors, a few joined the team a bit later into the saga, and Bill Weasley actor, Domhnall Gleeson, had one such story to share. Despite his crucial part in the film,...
Domhnall Gleeson and Gwendoline Christie speaking at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Remarkably, setting aside the tales of success and cinematic acclaim, not every one of the participating actors had a delightful debut. While many made their first appearances as child actors, a few joined the team a bit later into the saga, and Bill Weasley actor, Domhnall Gleeson, had one such story to share. Despite his crucial part in the film,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
In the Harry Potter movies, Durmstrang student Viktor Krum was played by Bulgarian actor Stanislav Yanevski. Although he continues his acting career, there is little known about him today.
In 2004, many universities in the UK held a casting for the role of Viktor Krum in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Stanislav was not interested in acting, but a school friend who was going to audition asked him to accompany him for moral support.
While waiting for his friend, Stanislav caught the eye of the casting director, who immediately noticed the athletic young man. A few days later, the agent contacted Stanislav and asked him to come to the audition. Stanislav decided to give it a try, and after three long auditions, the young man officially got the role, beating out over 600 candidates.
Yanevski's Acting Career After Harry Potter Wasn't Very Successful
For the next two years Stanislav disappeared...
In 2004, many universities in the UK held a casting for the role of Viktor Krum in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Stanislav was not interested in acting, but a school friend who was going to audition asked him to accompany him for moral support.
While waiting for his friend, Stanislav caught the eye of the casting director, who immediately noticed the athletic young man. A few days later, the agent contacted Stanislav and asked him to come to the audition. Stanislav decided to give it a try, and after three long auditions, the young man officially got the role, beating out over 600 candidates.
Yanevski's Acting Career After Harry Potter Wasn't Very Successful
For the next two years Stanislav disappeared...
- 5/30/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
The iconic Fantastic Four villain Galactus is back. Ralph Ineson is reportedly playing the powerful cosmic villain to give a hard time to the new Fantastic Four heroes. The superhero band will reportedly face more than one villain— one of them being his herald, the Silver Surfer.
Ralph Ineson in The First Omen
Ineson’s casting as Galactus, however, does not mark his MCU debut, the actor had a pretty forgettable appearance in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy which starred Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel in the primary roles.
Ralph Ineson’s MCU Role Before Galactus
Ralph Ineson in Guardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn (now Dcu boss) had a wonderful run in the MCU with his cosmic adventure hit Guardians of the Galaxy. While a roaster of talents joined the franchise, Ralph Ineson who recently joined Marvel Studios as...
Ralph Ineson in The First Omen
Ineson’s casting as Galactus, however, does not mark his MCU debut, the actor had a pretty forgettable appearance in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy which starred Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel in the primary roles.
Ralph Ineson’s MCU Role Before Galactus
Ralph Ineson in Guardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn (now Dcu boss) had a wonderful run in the MCU with his cosmic adventure hit Guardians of the Galaxy. While a roaster of talents joined the franchise, Ralph Ineson who recently joined Marvel Studios as...
- 5/10/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
With a career spanning 25 years, music supervisor Matt Biffa is a specialist in source music research and copyright clearance. His projects include Sex Education, I May Destroy You, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Paddington, Carol, The End of the F**king World and, most recently, the HBO Max comedy series Hacks.
Biffa joined renowned music services company Air-Edel as a receptionist in 1996, where his impressive knowledge of music was quickly recognized. He cut his creative teeth sourcing music for commercials, such as Jonathan Glazer’s “Swimblack” campaign for Guinness. As Biffa began cultivating relationships with key members of the music industry, he moved into feature films, where he has garnered a reputation for being a canny negotiator and a veritable walking encyclopedia of the history of popular music.
In 2021, together with Ciara Elwis, Matt won the award for Outstanding Music...
Biffa joined renowned music services company Air-Edel as a receptionist in 1996, where his impressive knowledge of music was quickly recognized. He cut his creative teeth sourcing music for commercials, such as Jonathan Glazer’s “Swimblack” campaign for Guinness. As Biffa began cultivating relationships with key members of the music industry, he moved into feature films, where he has garnered a reputation for being a canny negotiator and a veritable walking encyclopedia of the history of popular music.
In 2021, together with Ciara Elwis, Matt won the award for Outstanding Music...
- 5/6/2024
- by Cydney Fisher
- Film Independent News & More
7. Pansy Parkinson
For some who adds absolutely no value to the story, Pansy Parkinson has way too many mentions. Her only point is to be the insufferable person whose most notable achievement is trying to surrender Harry to Voldemort in The Deathly Hallows.
Pansy feels like a character that once had a purpose but then was randomly discarded.
6. Rolanda Hooch
Madam Hooch is one of the Hogwarts teachers, but she’s… Useless. She’s only there to give first-year students one lesson but still manages to mess it up: she can neither save a falling kid nor prevent problems in her class. What a waste of salary — even Lockhart had some actual classes and took part in important discussions!
5. Gregory Goyle
Just like his fellow buffoon Crabb, Goyle is Draco Malfoy’s sidekick with zero personality other than being dumb and following orders. But Crabb at least gets to destroy a Horcrux,...
For some who adds absolutely no value to the story, Pansy Parkinson has way too many mentions. Her only point is to be the insufferable person whose most notable achievement is trying to surrender Harry to Voldemort in The Deathly Hallows.
Pansy feels like a character that once had a purpose but then was randomly discarded.
6. Rolanda Hooch
Madam Hooch is one of the Hogwarts teachers, but she’s… Useless. She’s only there to give first-year students one lesson but still manages to mess it up: she can neither save a falling kid nor prevent problems in her class. What a waste of salary — even Lockhart had some actual classes and took part in important discussions!
5. Gregory Goyle
Just like his fellow buffoon Crabb, Goyle is Draco Malfoy’s sidekick with zero personality other than being dumb and following orders. But Crabb at least gets to destroy a Horcrux,...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
J.K. Rowling’s popular adventures of ‘The Boy Who Lived‘ will be given new life! Pottermore Publishing and Audible have teamed up to produce a series of full-cast recordings of all seven Harry Potter books!
We learned of the unexpected announcement via Variety. The production will include a cast exceeding 100 actors, similar to an audio drama but on a vastly larger scale.
Production has not started yet, but a teaser video from the official Harry Potter YouTube channel shows off the audible recording studio. Rather than recording lines separately (like we see with a lot of voiceover work), it would appear that several cast members will be in the room at one time.
This sort of environment can change the performances is several ways. The dynamic allows actors to play off each other’s performances in real-time. These new audiobooks could possibly be the most perfect adaptation of the Harry...
We learned of the unexpected announcement via Variety. The production will include a cast exceeding 100 actors, similar to an audio drama but on a vastly larger scale.
Production has not started yet, but a teaser video from the official Harry Potter YouTube channel shows off the audible recording studio. Rather than recording lines separately (like we see with a lot of voiceover work), it would appear that several cast members will be in the room at one time.
This sort of environment can change the performances is several ways. The dynamic allows actors to play off each other’s performances in real-time. These new audiobooks could possibly be the most perfect adaptation of the Harry...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
J.K. Rowling is not someone who shies away from killing characters in the Harry Potter franchise. Starting from his parents to deaths that crushed the souls of fans, such as Fred Weasley, Sirius Black, and even Severus Snape. The very act of a character dying plays a narrative role as well as an impactful one on both the audiences and the characters within the story.
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Rising to fame and success with the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Following his departure from the wizarding world, Radcliffe embarked on a journey to redefine his acting career, seeking versatility and experimenting with his roles. However, his co-star, Alan Rickman, held a contrasting view of the 34-year-old English actor.
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Actors and actresses have their own most liked and disliked moments in their projects they become a part of, which can oftentimes, be the complete opposite of what the fans think about the same. For Daniel Radcliffe, the moment was the iconic ‘7 Harrys’ scene.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
- 4/15/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Documentary fans have a lot to be excited about this month on HBO and Max. April begins with the premiere of The Synanon Fix, a docuseries that follows the rise and fall of the cult-like drug rehabilitation program Synanon. The documentary Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion takes a deep-dive into the controversial “one size fits most” clothing brand Brandy Mellville and the impact of fast fashion on the planet.
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th looks at the surge of political violence and anti-government sentiment that led to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and the effects still felt nearly 30 years later. HBO is also returning with a second part to their popular docuseries The Jinx, with filmmakers continuing their investigation of Robert Durst.
But if documentaries aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of popular films hitting Max in April, like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,...
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th looks at the surge of political violence and anti-government sentiment that led to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and the effects still felt nearly 30 years later. HBO is also returning with a second part to their popular docuseries The Jinx, with filmmakers continuing their investigation of Robert Durst.
But if documentaries aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of popular films hitting Max in April, like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
It's a new month, and HBO and Max will be showering their subscribers with gifts all April long! This month, the Wbd properties will welcome the arrival of unscripted projects like the premiere of Conan O’Brien’s new travel comedy series “Conan O’Brien Must Go” and the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning drag-centric “We're Here.” Plus, Park Chan-wook and A24’s “The Sympathizer” limited series and the highly anticipated continuation of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” will all be available to stream throughout the month.
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in April 2024? “Alex Edelman: Just For Us” | Saturday, April 6
Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in April 2024? “Alex Edelman: Just For Us” | Saturday, April 6
Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki continues his investigation of convicted murderer Robert Durst in The Jinx – Part Two, a six-episode documentary series premiering on Max on April 21, 2024. The streaming service’s April lineup also includes the seven-episode limited series The Sympathizer, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and starring Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr in multiple roles.
Comedian Alex Edelman hosts a brand new comedy special, and Conan O’Brien visits favorite fans from his podcast series in the four-episode unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The documentary series The Synanon Fix exploring the drug rehabilitation program joins Max’s lineup on April 1st. And the streaming service has set April premiere dates for the documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In April 2024
April 1
American Renegades (2018)
Basquiat (1996)
Black Swan (2010)
Body of Lies (2008)
Bridget Jones’s Diary...
Comedian Alex Edelman hosts a brand new comedy special, and Conan O’Brien visits favorite fans from his podcast series in the four-episode unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The documentary series The Synanon Fix exploring the drug rehabilitation program joins Max’s lineup on April 1st. And the streaming service has set April premiere dates for the documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In April 2024
April 1
American Renegades (2018)
Basquiat (1996)
Black Swan (2010)
Body of Lies (2008)
Bridget Jones’s Diary...
- 3/29/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Hogwarts Legacy: Full Solutions to Sophronia Franklin’s Quiz within the Game. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
When you step into Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll encounter Sophronia Franklin, a student with a knack for trivia. To unlock a Field Guide page, you’ll have to excel in one of her quizzes, all about magic and the Wizarding World. Fans of the franchise will likely breeze through, but newcomers might need help.
Sophronia also volunteers to teach you the Transformation spell. Simply drop by the Library to get started. If you take on more quizzes and answer every question correctly, you might even earn some extra rewards. But be prepared: these quizzes are designed to challenge your Wizarding World expertise.
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Q: Before...
When you step into Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll encounter Sophronia Franklin, a student with a knack for trivia. To unlock a Field Guide page, you’ll have to excel in one of her quizzes, all about magic and the Wizarding World. Fans of the franchise will likely breeze through, but newcomers might need help.
Sophronia also volunteers to teach you the Transformation spell. Simply drop by the Library to get started. If you take on more quizzes and answer every question correctly, you might even earn some extra rewards. But be prepared: these quizzes are designed to challenge your Wizarding World expertise.
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Q: Before...
- 3/29/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Kevin Spacey, who used to be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, found his name embroiled in several controversies. He has been repeatedly accused of s*xual misconduct by several men.
Even though he was cleared of almost all charges (via CNN), it led him to be fired from his critically acclaimed House of Cards series. Now the actor has hit the headlines once again after Lord of the Rings star Peter Mullan called him out for his extremely narcissistic behavior.
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards
Peter Mullan has played roles in several notable projects like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 1, and Westworld. Mullan and Kevin Spacey starred together in 2000’s Ordinary Decent Criminal. The actor shared that it was one of his worst experiences as the Superman Returns actor’s narcissism went out of hand during the filming.
Even though he was cleared of almost all charges (via CNN), it led him to be fired from his critically acclaimed House of Cards series. Now the actor has hit the headlines once again after Lord of the Rings star Peter Mullan called him out for his extremely narcissistic behavior.
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards
Peter Mullan has played roles in several notable projects like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 1, and Westworld. Mullan and Kevin Spacey starred together in 2000’s Ordinary Decent Criminal. The actor shared that it was one of his worst experiences as the Superman Returns actor’s narcissism went out of hand during the filming.
- 3/21/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Scottish actor Peter Mullan, whose credits include The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Westworld, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, passed through Series Mania in Lille this week, where he participated in what turned out to be one of the festival’s most raucous masterclass sessions.
Mullan appeared alongside French journalist Charlotte Blum, who chaired the session and quizzed the Scotsman on his decades-long career and his philosophy of acting.
“The thing with acting like any form of play is that it’s fun when you are playing,” Mullan said. “A footballer can relive the moment of scoring the goal, but it’s not as much fun as scoring the goal. And it’s the same with acting. You can relive it if you want. You can sit and watch yourself all day long if you want.”
Pulling from his experience working with actors with differing approaches to the craft,...
Mullan appeared alongside French journalist Charlotte Blum, who chaired the session and quizzed the Scotsman on his decades-long career and his philosophy of acting.
“The thing with acting like any form of play is that it’s fun when you are playing,” Mullan said. “A footballer can relive the moment of scoring the goal, but it’s not as much fun as scoring the goal. And it’s the same with acting. You can relive it if you want. You can sit and watch yourself all day long if you want.”
Pulling from his experience working with actors with differing approaches to the craft,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Making over $9.5B with the magical movies, Jk Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter ranks among the most successful franchises of all time. Acquiring a massive and undying fanbase, the movies also fashioned lifelong bonds between the actors, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The New Sherlock Holmes In Sherlock & Daughter Series (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Many people worldwide are waiting for an update on Sherlock Season 5. The British mystery crime series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the lead roles. The last season was premiered in 2017. Many have come to acceptance that there won’t be a fifth season. Well, chances are that’s true. But The CW has announced a spin-off series titled Sherlock & Daughter, which might excite the fans of the fictional detective.
As reported by Deadline, the series will have Sherlock, a young girl named Amelia, as his daughter and even Moriarty. So it’s not going to be a melodramatic father-daughter series. The premise will be about a young American girl, Amelia, arriving in London after her mother’s murder. She learns that her father is a famous detective. The father-daughter duo will solve not only her mother’s...
Many people worldwide are waiting for an update on Sherlock Season 5. The British mystery crime series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the lead roles. The last season was premiered in 2017. Many have come to acceptance that there won’t be a fifth season. Well, chances are that’s true. But The CW has announced a spin-off series titled Sherlock & Daughter, which might excite the fans of the fictional detective.
As reported by Deadline, the series will have Sherlock, a young girl named Amelia, as his daughter and even Moriarty. So it’s not going to be a melodramatic father-daughter series. The premise will be about a young American girl, Amelia, arriving in London after her mother’s murder. She learns that her father is a famous detective. The father-daughter duo will solve not only her mother’s...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
This evening we met the cast and crew of Wicked Little Letters on the red carpet of the film’s European Premiere in Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London. Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star alongside Anjana Vasan, BAFTA Nominee Timothy Spall, BAFTA winner Joanna Scanlan, Hugh Skinner, BAFTA winner Malachi Kirby, Gemma Jones, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), Eileen Atkins (The Crown), and Alisha Weir (Matilda!).
Wicked Little Letters will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 23 February 2024. Scott Davis, Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
Wicked Little Letters Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Based on a true story, a 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, the feature follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When...
Wicked Little Letters will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 23 February 2024. Scott Davis, Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
Wicked Little Letters Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Based on a true story, a 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, the feature follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto was the mastermind behind the first three seasons of the HBO anthology crime series, but he’s not creatively involved in the latest season, True Detective: Night Country, despite retaining an executive producer credit on the show. He has made his lack of involvement with the new season very clear on social media, where he even went so far as to refer to one element of the new episodes as “stupid”. True Detective: Night Country comes to us from Tigers Are Not Afraid filmmaker Issa López, who directed and co-wrote all six episodes of the season. To find out what Lopez thought of Pizzolatto’s comments, Vulture reached out to her – and did get a response.
Screen caps of the comments Pizzolatto has made can be found on reddit. In response to a fan who said “I really hope Matthew (McConaughey) had enough respect for...
Screen caps of the comments Pizzolatto has made can be found on reddit. In response to a fan who said “I really hope Matthew (McConaughey) had enough respect for...
- 2/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Warner Bros. was rumored to be developing a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie for release in 2025.
2016 marked the start of a comeback for the Harry Potter universe as the first Fantastic Beasts movie arrived in theaters and the Wizarding World took to the stage for the first time with The Cursed Child play.
Written by Jack Thorne, the tale picked up 19 years after The Deathly Hallows as Harry Potter's son Albus tries to live up to his father's legacy on a time-hopping adventure with Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius. The story was written in collaboration with J.K. Rowling, who called it "the eighth Harry Potter story."
Read full article on The Direct.
2016 marked the start of a comeback for the Harry Potter universe as the first Fantastic Beasts movie arrived in theaters and the Wizarding World took to the stage for the first time with The Cursed Child play.
Written by Jack Thorne, the tale picked up 19 years after The Deathly Hallows as Harry Potter's son Albus tries to live up to his father's legacy on a time-hopping adventure with Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius. The story was written in collaboration with J.K. Rowling, who called it "the eighth Harry Potter story."
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/15/2023
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
In March 2017, Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast opened to a monstrous $357 million globally. It marked the seventh-largest domestic debut ever and the top start for a PG title, eventually finding its place on the list of the highest-grossing films of all time with lifetime box office earnings of $1.27 billion.
Leading up to the release, Disney said the movie represented a massive step forward in visual effects — playing up the CG rendering of Dan Stevens’ Beast — through the use of VFX technology called Mova Contour Reality Capture. “When you see Beast onscreen, there is something so human about him,” said Emma Watson, who played Belle, at a press conference in Paris for the film, noting that the patented tech “really captures the subtlety of Dan’s facial expression.” She stressed, “I don’t think the world has seen anything like it before.”
Praise for Beauty’s VFX work didn’t stop there,...
Leading up to the release, Disney said the movie represented a massive step forward in visual effects — playing up the CG rendering of Dan Stevens’ Beast — through the use of VFX technology called Mova Contour Reality Capture. “When you see Beast onscreen, there is something so human about him,” said Emma Watson, who played Belle, at a press conference in Paris for the film, noting that the patented tech “really captures the subtlety of Dan’s facial expression.” She stressed, “I don’t think the world has seen anything like it before.”
Praise for Beauty’s VFX work didn’t stop there,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The hardworking, immensely talented, and woefully underappreciated stunt community is mourning one of their own. Taraja Ramsess, a veteran stuntman of several superhero movies such as "Black Panther," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Black Adam" (among many other action-heavy productions) tragically passed away this past Halloween in a car accident that also claimed the lives of two daughters, Sundari and Fujibo, and his son Kisasi. Ramsess was only 41 years of age. The news was reported by local news outlet Fox-Atlanta and subsequently confirmed by Ramsess' mother Akili, who memorialized her late son and grandchildren in two heartbreaking Instagram posts.
Ramsess' career in film had stretched back to his time as a set dresser on 2009's "Halloween II," working on a number of high-profile productions such as "Fast Five," "The Walking Dead," and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" before truly coming into his own as a prolific stunt performer. Although his contributions...
Ramsess' career in film had stretched back to his time as a set dresser on 2009's "Halloween II," working on a number of high-profile productions such as "Fast Five," "The Walking Dead," and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" before truly coming into his own as a prolific stunt performer. Although his contributions...
- 11/6/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Daniel Radcliffe’s lead stuntman in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes, became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a tragic accident on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Now, Holmes and Radcliffe have partnered up to tell the former gymnast’s coming-of-age story leading up to and following the accident. The documentary features candid personal footage shot over the last decade; a behind-the-scenes look at Holmes’ stunt work; scenes of his current life; and intimate interviews with Holmes, his friends and family, the Harry Potter star and some of the film’s crew.
“Being a stuntman is the best job in the world,” Holmes says early in the trailer of the doc. “You’re constantly being tested, just risking it all. I used to fly. Nothing’s like it, man.”
Holmes, Radcliffe, who executive produces the doc, and the rest of the Harry Potter cast grew up together.
Now, Holmes and Radcliffe have partnered up to tell the former gymnast’s coming-of-age story leading up to and following the accident. The documentary features candid personal footage shot over the last decade; a behind-the-scenes look at Holmes’ stunt work; scenes of his current life; and intimate interviews with Holmes, his friends and family, the Harry Potter star and some of the film’s crew.
“Being a stuntman is the best job in the world,” Holmes says early in the trailer of the doc. “You’re constantly being tested, just risking it all. I used to fly. Nothing’s like it, man.”
Holmes, Radcliffe, who executive produces the doc, and the rest of the Harry Potter cast grew up together.
- 11/1/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Loving "Harry Potter" is immensely complicated these days, between its creator's inexcusable transphobia and the underlying problems that have always been there since the Wizarding World began. Loving many of the people who made the "Harry Potter" films, on the other hand, is as easy as pie, especially the cast members who have taken it upon themselves to publicly speak out against the bigotry propagated by the author who gave us The Boy Who Lived. But what about all those unsung artists who toiled away in the background to help make the "Harry Potter" films a reality? Thanks to an upcoming documentary, one of those folks is finally getting some deserved time in the spotlight.
You might not know the name David Holmes, but you've almost certainly seen his work. Holmes served as Daniel Racliffe's stunt double throughout the first six "Harry Potter" movies, stepping in to take a beating...
You might not know the name David Holmes, but you've almost certainly seen his work. Holmes served as Daniel Racliffe's stunt double throughout the first six "Harry Potter" movies, stepping in to take a beating...
- 11/1/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Studiocanal has revealed the brand spanking new red band trailer for ‘Wicked Little Letters’, the razor-sharp British comedy from director Thea Sharrock.
Based on a true story, a 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, the feature follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and her fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star. Supporting cast includes Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts,...
Based on a true story, a 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, the feature follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and her fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star. Supporting cast includes Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
HBO has readied a documentary about David Holmes, the stuntman who stood in for Daniel Radcliffe in almost all of the Harry Potter films before he was paralyzed on the set of Deathly Hallows Part 1. The film, entitled David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, premieres on HBO and Max November 15th. Update: Watch the trailer below.
Holmes, described as a “prodigious teenage gymnast from Essex, England,” worked as Radcliffe’s stunt double from 2001’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone until 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when he broke his neck while performing a stunt and became paralyzed from the chest down. Directed by Dan Hartley, the documentary tells his story with behind-the-scenes material from Holmes’ stunt career, personal footage from the past decade, and interviews with friends, family, and crew members. Radcliffe is among those featured in the film and also serves as an executive producer.
Holmes, described as a “prodigious teenage gymnast from Essex, England,” worked as Radcliffe’s stunt double from 2001’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone until 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when he broke his neck while performing a stunt and became paralyzed from the chest down. Directed by Dan Hartley, the documentary tells his story with behind-the-scenes material from Holmes’ stunt career, personal footage from the past decade, and interviews with friends, family, and crew members. Radcliffe is among those featured in the film and also serves as an executive producer.
- 10/25/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Daniel Radcliffe is partnering up with David Holmes, his longtime stunt double in the Harry Potter films, to create a documentary based on his life.
Holmes was brought onto the film franchise ahead of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and, over the course of 10 years, he and Radcliffe formed an “inextricable bond.” However, in the penultimate film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Holmes had a tragic accident on set that left him paralyzed after a spinal injury.
“As Daniel and his closest stunt colleagues rally to support David and his family in their moment of need, it is David’s extraordinary spirit of resilience that becomes their greatest source of strength and inspiration,” Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement about the documentary, which is directed by Dan Hartley (Lad: A Yorkshire Story).
The statement continued, “Featuring candid personal footage shot over the last decade, behind-the-scenes material from Holmes’ stunt work,...
Holmes was brought onto the film franchise ahead of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and, over the course of 10 years, he and Radcliffe formed an “inextricable bond.” However, in the penultimate film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Holmes had a tragic accident on set that left him paralyzed after a spinal injury.
“As Daniel and his closest stunt colleagues rally to support David and his family in their moment of need, it is David’s extraordinary spirit of resilience that becomes their greatest source of strength and inspiration,” Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement about the documentary, which is directed by Dan Hartley (Lad: A Yorkshire Story).
The statement continued, “Featuring candid personal footage shot over the last decade, behind-the-scenes material from Holmes’ stunt work,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before the “Harry Potter” films, there were J.K. Rowling’s books. The first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” was published in 1997. Nearly 26 years later, eleven films, one reunion special and a Universal experience dedicated to the magical Wizarding World have grown out of Rowling’s literary staple in childhood fiction.
Any time of year is time for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round.
But with the “Harry Potter” movies and the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise taking place in the same universe yet decades apart, does watching all the Harry Potter films in chronological order make sense? We run down the viewing options (and where to stream them) below.
How to Watch the Harry Potter Movies in Chronological Order Warner Bros.
Technically, Albus Dumbledore,...
Any time of year is time for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round.
But with the “Harry Potter” movies and the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise taking place in the same universe yet decades apart, does watching all the Harry Potter films in chronological order make sense? We run down the viewing options (and where to stream them) below.
How to Watch the Harry Potter Movies in Chronological Order Warner Bros.
Technically, Albus Dumbledore,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Beloved actor Michael Gambon has passed away at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. Renowned for his performances both on screen and on stage, Gambon died peacefully following an illness. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” reads a statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus, released via his publicist. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”
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- 9/28/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The Harry Potter films tell the story of a young boy who overcomes tragedy to become a great wizard. Based on the books by J.K. Rowling (who has said some things that are absolutely awful), the stories spellbound millions of people who waited for their owl message telling them they got into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and bought wands by the gazillions. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, some incredible stunt performers were doing amazing work to make us buy that the main actors were actually pulling off these feats of bravery. There was flying on brooms, fight scenes, explosions, and so much more over the course of eight films. Stuntman David Holmes was there for every one of them, doubling star Daniel Radcliffe and taking on the dangerous things the main actor couldn't do.
Unfortunately, during a rehearsal scene for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," Holmes was injured.
Unfortunately, during a rehearsal scene for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," Holmes was injured.
- 9/11/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The Harry Potter franchise is a global phenomenon that has persisted since the final book was released and after its last movie hit theaters. Despite this, it thrives in multiple forms, including theme parks (Universal Studios Butterbeer anyone?), freeform marathons, video games, and re-readable novels.
Related: 18 Best Magical Movies Like ‘Harry Potter’ to Watch Next
Hollywood quickly jumped on board, with the first film released less than one year following the release of the fourth novel. Surprisingly made all the more impressive due to having eight films under their belt without sacrificing character or story continuity; there’s not an outright bad movie amongst them either. Jk Rowling herself contributed creative input for each installment bringing unique flavors and keeping the series alive over a decade later.
So, which is the best Harry Potter movie? It all depends on who you ask or what metric is used.
Ranking the Harry...
Related: 18 Best Magical Movies Like ‘Harry Potter’ to Watch Next
Hollywood quickly jumped on board, with the first film released less than one year following the release of the fourth novel. Surprisingly made all the more impressive due to having eight films under their belt without sacrificing character or story continuity; there’s not an outright bad movie amongst them either. Jk Rowling herself contributed creative input for each installment bringing unique flavors and keeping the series alive over a decade later.
So, which is the best Harry Potter movie? It all depends on who you ask or what metric is used.
Ranking the Harry...
- 4/22/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
This post contains spoilers for "John Wick: Chapter 4" and the later "Harry Potter" films.
In "John Wick: Chapter 4," John Wick (Keanu Reeves) must reunite with his estranged family in order to finally rid himself of the High Table and remove the sizable bounty on his head. When he visits his family, however, he has a rude reunion with Katia Jovanovich, Wick's long-lost adoptive sibling who is played by none other than actor Natalia Tena. Clad in leather and covered in prison ink tattoos, Jovanovich is a leader of the Ruska Roma assassins last seen in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
Tena is a veteran of several high-profile film franchises and blends into her new tough role so completely that it's a little hard to place her at first. She makes a lasting impression in the supposed final fourth chapter of the series, and she may even turn up...
In "John Wick: Chapter 4," John Wick (Keanu Reeves) must reunite with his estranged family in order to finally rid himself of the High Table and remove the sizable bounty on his head. When he visits his family, however, he has a rude reunion with Katia Jovanovich, Wick's long-lost adoptive sibling who is played by none other than actor Natalia Tena. Clad in leather and covered in prison ink tattoos, Jovanovich is a leader of the Ruska Roma assassins last seen in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
Tena is a veteran of several high-profile film franchises and blends into her new tough role so completely that it's a little hard to place her at first. She makes a lasting impression in the supposed final fourth chapter of the series, and she may even turn up...
- 3/24/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Since a certain show about houses and dragons just wrapped, HBO Max has a big scheduling hole fill next month. How will they go about it? Let’s find out with the streamer’s list of new releases for November 2022!
Obviously, there is no replacing House of the Dragon‘s cultural impact so HBO is looking for some singles in November, rather than the homerun. Things get started on in promising fashion on Nov. 3. That date sees the premiere of Titans season 4 and the interesting true crime documentary Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty. The former will continue the adventures of DC’s heralded Titans team (and introduce some new heavy hitters) while the latter will try to keep pace with Netflix’s prolific true crime output.
November is also when HBO Max gets a head start on the holiday season. A Christmas Story sequel, aptly titled A Christmas Story Christmas,...
Obviously, there is no replacing House of the Dragon‘s cultural impact so HBO is looking for some singles in November, rather than the homerun. Things get started on in promising fashion on Nov. 3. That date sees the premiere of Titans season 4 and the interesting true crime documentary Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty. The former will continue the adventures of DC’s heralded Titans team (and introduce some new heavy hitters) while the latter will try to keep pace with Netflix’s prolific true crime output.
November is also when HBO Max gets a head start on the holiday season. A Christmas Story sequel, aptly titled A Christmas Story Christmas,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower recalled how he bombed his Harry Potter audition by telling a Nsfw joke.
Bower rose to fame earlier this year when he starred as the villainous Vecna in the fourth season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi series.
During a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Bower recalled a significant misstep he made in an audition for the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Bower, 33, was a teenager when he met with the film’s producer Chris Columbus. He was going up for the titular role of Harry Potter, which famously went to Daniel Radcliffe.
The actor was asked to prepare a joke for his audition.
“I had just heard this joke about a fairy, like, the reason why the fairy sits on top of the Christmas tree. And it’s a really, like, dirty joke, because it’s about...
Bower rose to fame earlier this year when he starred as the villainous Vecna in the fourth season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi series.
During a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Bower recalled a significant misstep he made in an audition for the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Bower, 33, was a teenager when he met with the film’s producer Chris Columbus. He was going up for the titular role of Harry Potter, which famously went to Daniel Radcliffe.
The actor was asked to prepare a joke for his audition.
“I had just heard this joke about a fairy, like, the reason why the fairy sits on top of the Christmas tree. And it’s a really, like, dirty joke, because it’s about...
- 9/9/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Film
Jamie Campbell Bower is a man of many talents, but he's not particularly good at telling jokes. Since "Stranger Things" season 4 was released on Netflix, Jamie Campbell Bower has been wildly popular for his role as Vecna, the towering, humanoid-looking villain of the sci-fi series. Not many people know that Bower has been an internet secret for much longer — the actor's stint in multiple adaptations of popular YA novels has attracted our attention for quite some time. Bower finally got his due with the "Stranger Things" role that displayed his raw talent as a performer and a voice artist, and now he's getting candid about one of his worst audition experiences.
"The Mortal Instruments" star auditioned for a role in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first film set in the billion-dollar-making fantasy adventure franchise. Bower met with director Chris Columbus (who helmed the first two "Harry Potter" films...
"The Mortal Instruments" star auditioned for a role in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first film set in the billion-dollar-making fantasy adventure franchise. Bower met with director Chris Columbus (who helmed the first two "Harry Potter" films...
- 9/7/2022
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
You'll be Sirius-ly excited to hear this Regé-Jean Page revelation. The actor appeared on the July 26 episode of The Tonight Show, where he got to chatting about his part in the upcoming film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. A live-action adaptation of the beloved role-playing game, the role is a bit of a departure for Page—or is it? Much to the Bridgerton star's surprise, Jimmy Fallon pointed out that Page has appeared in a fantasy film before: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. The proof came next, as the host conjured up a clip that showed a young Page in the Wizarding World. "That's the scene!" Fallon...
- 7/27/2022
- E! Online
Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt and directed by Doug Liman, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on July 5, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/edge-tomorrow
Directed by Doug Liman, Edge of Tomorrow stars Oscar® nominee Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ sci-fi thriller Edge of Tomorrow was directed by Liman from a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and based on the novel entitled “All You Need is Kill” by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Edge of Tomorrow was the first motion picture to be shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
Edge of Tomorrow was produced by Erwin Stoff, Tom Lassally, Jeffrey Silver, Gregory Jacobs and Jason Hoffs, alongside executive producers Doug Liman, David Bartis, Joby Harold, Hidemi Fukuhara and Bruce Berman, with Tim Lewis and Kim Winther serving as co-producers.
https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/edge-tomorrow
Directed by Doug Liman, Edge of Tomorrow stars Oscar® nominee Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ sci-fi thriller Edge of Tomorrow was directed by Liman from a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and based on the novel entitled “All You Need is Kill” by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Edge of Tomorrow was the first motion picture to be shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
Edge of Tomorrow was produced by Erwin Stoff, Tom Lassally, Jeffrey Silver, Gregory Jacobs and Jason Hoffs, alongside executive producers Doug Liman, David Bartis, Joby Harold, Hidemi Fukuhara and Bruce Berman, with Tim Lewis and Kim Winther serving as co-producers.
- 5/19/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The new movie "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" takes the step that its 2018 predecessor, "The Crimes of Grindelwald," didn't. In the very first scene, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) tells Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) that he used to be in love with him. The moment is a long time coming. At the end of the seventh "Harry Potter" book, "The Deathly Hallows," Dumbledore reveals to Harry that he and Grindelwald - the dark wizard he defeated in 1945, cementing his own legacy as one of the greatest wizards of all time - were childhood friends, with deadly consequences. Shortly after the book's release, J.K. Rowling was asked why no character in the books is gay. She responded that actually someone is - Dumbledore, and that he was in love with Grindelwald.
In "The Secrets of Dumbledore," the powerful wizard is explicit that he was in love with Grindelwald, the first canonical acknowledgement of their relationship.
In "The Secrets of Dumbledore," the powerful wizard is explicit that he was in love with Grindelwald, the first canonical acknowledgement of their relationship.
- 4/5/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Rhys Ifans (Spider-Man: No Way Home) has signed on to star alongside Annette Bening and Jodie Foster in the Netflix film Nyad, which marks the narrative directorial debut of Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winners Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
Pic is based on Diana Nyad’s bestselling autobiography Find A Way. It follows the remarkable true story of the marathon swimmer, who, at the age of 64, became the first person to complete the “Everest of swims”—executing a 53-hour, 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida, through dangerous open ocean, without a shark cage.
Ifans is playing John Bartlett, the Florida-based boat designer and captain of the catamaran that accompanied Diana as she swam. Bartlett strategically and meticulously planned and navigated Nyad’s swim though the Florida Straits, keenly aware of the impact of weather and ocean currents on her journey.
Emmy winner Ann Biderman...
Pic is based on Diana Nyad’s bestselling autobiography Find A Way. It follows the remarkable true story of the marathon swimmer, who, at the age of 64, became the first person to complete the “Everest of swims”—executing a 53-hour, 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida, through dangerous open ocean, without a shark cage.
Ifans is playing John Bartlett, the Florida-based boat designer and captain of the catamaran that accompanied Diana as she swam. Bartlett strategically and meticulously planned and navigated Nyad’s swim though the Florida Straits, keenly aware of the impact of weather and ocean currents on her journey.
Emmy winner Ann Biderman...
- 3/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Erin Moriarty and Jamie Campbell Bower have signed on to star in Screen Gems’ film True Haunting, based on Edwin F. Becker’s book of the same name, which will be directed by Gary Fleder.
As per its title, True Haunting is based on true events. When Ed and Marsha Becker purchased their first home, they soon discovered the dwelling was haunted by ghosts. Specifically, the sinister family who lived and died there before. Desperate for help, the Beckers sought out an exorcism. The first ever televised. Millions around the country tuned in. Although the broadcast was a success, the exorcism was not. Instead, it made things worse. Much worse…
Richard D’Ovidio adapted the screenplay, with Blair Butler handling revisions. Cindy Cowan is producing.
Moriarty can currently be seen as Annie January (aka the superhero Starlight) on the hit series The Boys,...
As per its title, True Haunting is based on true events. When Ed and Marsha Becker purchased their first home, they soon discovered the dwelling was haunted by ghosts. Specifically, the sinister family who lived and died there before. Desperate for help, the Beckers sought out an exorcism. The first ever televised. Millions around the country tuned in. Although the broadcast was a success, the exorcism was not. Instead, it made things worse. Much worse…
Richard D’Ovidio adapted the screenplay, with Blair Butler handling revisions. Cindy Cowan is producing.
Moriarty can currently be seen as Annie January (aka the superhero Starlight) on the hit series The Boys,...
- 2/23/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hollywood Bowl’s 2022 summer season will include a three-night stand by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Duran Duran, a fireworks-laden 4th of July engagement by the comedy/bluegrass team of Steve Martin and Martin Short, a Loggins & Messina reunion, a fully staged production of Cyndi Lauper’s Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” and a salute to Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee that will feature Billie Eilish and Debbie Harry, among others.
Artists with shows on the summer agenda include Ricky Martin, Pentatonix, Sheryl Crow, Diana Ross, Chvrches, John Fogerty, A-ha, Grace Jones, John Fogerty, UB40, A.R. Rahman, Lang Lang, Pink Martini, the Gipsy Kings, Boyz II Men and TLC.
As always, the LA Philharmonic may be the biggest star on the lineup, with 34 shows scheduled, 10 of which will be under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel.
“Kinky Boots” marks this year’s annual staged production of a Broadway show,...
Artists with shows on the summer agenda include Ricky Martin, Pentatonix, Sheryl Crow, Diana Ross, Chvrches, John Fogerty, A-ha, Grace Jones, John Fogerty, UB40, A.R. Rahman, Lang Lang, Pink Martini, the Gipsy Kings, Boyz II Men and TLC.
As always, the LA Philharmonic may be the biggest star on the lineup, with 34 shows scheduled, 10 of which will be under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel.
“Kinky Boots” marks this year’s annual staged production of a Broadway show,...
- 2/15/2022
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The summer movie season may be winding down, but HBO Max is keeping the movie ball rolling in September 2021. HBO Max’s list of new releases this month is heavy on the film side of things – both in library and original offerings.
Two Warner Bros. films of note arrive this month. The James Wan-directed horror tale Malignant premieres on Sept. 10 and is followed by Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho on Sept. 17. The next installment in Adventure Time: Distant Lands (which is kind of like a film series!) is titled Wizard City and opens the month on Sept. 2
Of course, it wouldn’t be a new month of HBO Max releases without some interesting evergreen Warner movie titles. Sept. 1 finds all eight Harry Potter movies returning to WarnerMedia’s streaming service. They will be accompanied by The Goonies, The Evil Dead, Cloverfield, and more. Later on in the month, Mortal Kombat (Sept.
Two Warner Bros. films of note arrive this month. The James Wan-directed horror tale Malignant premieres on Sept. 10 and is followed by Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho on Sept. 17. The next installment in Adventure Time: Distant Lands (which is kind of like a film series!) is titled Wizard City and opens the month on Sept. 2
Of course, it wouldn’t be a new month of HBO Max releases without some interesting evergreen Warner movie titles. Sept. 1 finds all eight Harry Potter movies returning to WarnerMedia’s streaming service. They will be accompanied by The Goonies, The Evil Dead, Cloverfield, and more. Later on in the month, Mortal Kombat (Sept.
- 8/30/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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