Throughout the years of its existence, the Harry Potter movie franchise not only gave its fans a series of compelling flicks to rewatch every year, but also a big incentive to start cooking.
The films’ feast scenes later on entailed the creation of myriads of cookbooks designed to teach the devoted fans how to make the famous Butterbeer or rather one of those lavish dishes that were always part of big celebrations at Hogwarts.
Though the food in Harry Potter movies has always been seen more as a decoration and an aesthetically pleasing detail, its purpose is in fact much more profound when it comes to the storyline’s dark plot twists.
As the first movie proceeds to Harry Potter’s official arrival at Hogwarts when so far there isn’t a single sign of trouble, the food indeed appears to be somewhat abundant and rejoicing-coded. This is especially obvious...
The films’ feast scenes later on entailed the creation of myriads of cookbooks designed to teach the devoted fans how to make the famous Butterbeer or rather one of those lavish dishes that were always part of big celebrations at Hogwarts.
Though the food in Harry Potter movies has always been seen more as a decoration and an aesthetically pleasing detail, its purpose is in fact much more profound when it comes to the storyline’s dark plot twists.
As the first movie proceeds to Harry Potter’s official arrival at Hogwarts when so far there isn’t a single sign of trouble, the food indeed appears to be somewhat abundant and rejoicing-coded. This is especially obvious...
- 5/26/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Out of all the movies, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire had arguably the most unpredictable and staggering chain of plot twists in its finale, rivaled only by The Half-Blood Prince. Between the Goblet being a portal, Cedric dying in an instant, Voldemort’s resurrection, and Moody having been a Death Eater all along, there’s a lot to unpack in this installment’s finale.
Especially, if you haven’t been too attentive throughout the movie.
Voldemort’s Return Wasn’t GoF’s Biggest Twist
We just mentioned four major plot twists from The Goblet of Fire’s finale, but only one of them was genuinely shocking. We knew that something was seriously off with Harry’s participation in the Triwizard Tournament; we knew that Voldemort would be back at some point, so why not then; and we hadn’t known Cedric for long enough to have any idea of his life expectancy,...
Especially, if you haven’t been too attentive throughout the movie.
Voldemort’s Return Wasn’t GoF’s Biggest Twist
We just mentioned four major plot twists from The Goblet of Fire’s finale, but only one of them was genuinely shocking. We knew that something was seriously off with Harry’s participation in the Triwizard Tournament; we knew that Voldemort would be back at some point, so why not then; and we hadn’t known Cedric for long enough to have any idea of his life expectancy,...
- 5/23/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Notwithstanding the iconic nature of the Harry Potter IP, it is one of the most astonishing works of imagination and creativity combined. But bringing the words from a literary franchise to life cannot be so easy. As such, Rupert Grint became one of the primary victims of the repercussions that came with getting cast in the live-action film series as one of the three main characters.
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter films were absolutely magical and the cast members had a huge role in making them so. Every single character was so perfectly cast that it would often be difficult to know where the actor ends and where the character begins. From Maggie Smith’s Professor McGonagall to Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger, all these characters hold a special part in our hearts.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The deaths of Dumbledore, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin were some of the most shocking and heartbreaking moments of the Harry Potter franchise. These deaths were not only some of the saddest moments in the books but also left their impact on Harry’s life, in one way or another.
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Once known as Dune: The Sisterhood, the Max streaming series Dune: Prophecy, which serves as a prequel to the Dune feature films directed by Denis Villeneuve, started filming in November of 2022, then underwent quite a shake-up in 2023 when the director of the first two episodes, Johan Renck (who executive produced and directed all five episodes of the HBO limited series Chernobyl) decided to leave the project over creative issues, then Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) – who had been cast as one of the show’s lead characters – followed him out the door. Everything has been worked out since then, with Dune: Prophecy on track for a fall 2024 premiere. To start building the hype, Max just unveiled a teaser trailer for the show, and you can check it out in the embed above!
The loss of the director and lead cast member were just part of a...
The loss of the director and lead cast member were just part of a...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Wizarding World never ceases to amaze with its magical appeal. This applies not only to millennials who have been exposed to the Harry Potter ongoing books and movies as children, but also to younger generations as today's kids are no less delighted to read J.K. Rowling's books and watch the films.
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
- 5/15/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Robert Pattinson is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise followed by Batman in The Batman (yeah, quite the jump). With an expansive career to his name, Pattinson is quite an actor who is loved worldwide.
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman (via WB)
However, it seems that Pattinson wasn’t doing good on his hygiene when he was a part of the Twilight franchise. As per reports from an insider and even his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Pattinson allegedly had a bad smell around him during the filming of Twilight!
Robert Pattinson Was Allegedly Not Hygienic During Twilight!
After his fame as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pattinson was hired for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. Being a movie about vampires and werewolves (and a love triangle in between), the movie had a...
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman (via WB)
However, it seems that Pattinson wasn’t doing good on his hygiene when he was a part of the Twilight franchise. As per reports from an insider and even his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Pattinson allegedly had a bad smell around him during the filming of Twilight!
Robert Pattinson Was Allegedly Not Hygienic During Twilight!
After his fame as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pattinson was hired for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. Being a movie about vampires and werewolves (and a love triangle in between), the movie had a...
- 5/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
One of Hollywood’s most prominent faces, Robert Pattinson, boasts a stellar career with the Twilight Saga and Matt Reeves’ The Batman standing out as the crowning jewels. However, like many other actors in the industry, he too had his share of struggles in the past before making it big. Born in London, the star faced a tough time in cracking his way into showbiz. Already possessing prowess with acting, he also resorted to the territory of extending his wit to make it through.
Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter
Hilariously enough, the 38-year-old has admitted to lying on his resume and fabricating stories to clinch roles before becoming a popular face alongside the Kristen Stewart starrer movies. Moreover, one of his stories also involved a working member of the British royal family, Prince William, into the mix, and outrageously enough, many fell for his story.
Prince William...
Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter
Hilariously enough, the 38-year-old has admitted to lying on his resume and fabricating stories to clinch roles before becoming a popular face alongside the Kristen Stewart starrer movies. Moreover, one of his stories also involved a working member of the British royal family, Prince William, into the mix, and outrageously enough, many fell for his story.
Prince William...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- 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. The Marauders Sending Their Regards
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The Harry Potter series has its fair share of villains, some of them even more hated than Lord Voldemort. Unfortunately, while the notorious sadistic bright-pink toad turned out perfectly in character in the movie adaptation, her predecessor didn’t. In fact, the fourth installment’s main villain was an entirely different character than he was in the books.
Barty Crouch Jr. Was a Great Villain
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, we don’t learn about the true antagonist until the falling action of the movie/book. Barty Crouch Jr. reveals his true colors (and his very existence) only after the finale of the Triwizard Tournament, when Cedric is already dead, Voldemort is already back, and the audience is already convinced they know what happened.
What made Barty Crouch Jr. such a great villain was his unique transformation skill. He pretended to be Alastor Moody for the entire school year,...
Barty Crouch Jr. Was a Great Villain
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, we don’t learn about the true antagonist until the falling action of the movie/book. Barty Crouch Jr. reveals his true colors (and his very existence) only after the finale of the Triwizard Tournament, when Cedric is already dead, Voldemort is already back, and the audience is already convinced they know what happened.
What made Barty Crouch Jr. such a great villain was his unique transformation skill. He pretended to be Alastor Moody for the entire school year,...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
People in the entertainment industry seem to get into awkward and embarrassing situations all the time, especially after getting drunk at some major events and afterparties. And while we do know that the first name to have popped into your mind after reading this must have been Jennifer Lawrence’s, this one’s about someone else entirely: Robert Pattinson.
Robert Pattinson. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
As it turns out, Pattinson once got drunk enough to get into a fight after midnight with none other than the iconic diva who made her way to becoming one of the top artists in the music industry from scratch, Adele. And, unsurprisingly enough, things didn’t really turn out all too well for the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire star, as he later admitted just how much he regretted that encounter.
Robert Pattinson Once Got Into a Drunk Fight With Adele!
Robert Pattinson. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
As it turns out, Pattinson once got drunk enough to get into a fight after midnight with none other than the iconic diva who made her way to becoming one of the top artists in the music industry from scratch, Adele. And, unsurprisingly enough, things didn’t really turn out all too well for the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire star, as he later admitted just how much he regretted that encounter.
Robert Pattinson Once Got Into a Drunk Fight With Adele!
- 5/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
As Harry Potter’s story mostly has to deal with serious and dark matters — sometimes even too serious for a school pupil and his friends, even if they’re all wizards — some particular scenes that unite the characters at joyful moments may have brought joy to the actors as well. Though it doesn’t seem like all episodes like this were fun for absolutely everyone.
As it turned out, Emma Watson, who portrayed Hermione Granger in all the films of the famous franchise, found it very hard personally to film the scene of the Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Why Is the Yule Ball Scene So Iconic?
The ball itself reunites the Hogwarts’ wizards with other magicians from different magic schools and takes place in Hogwarts ahead of the Triwizard Tournament which, unexpectedly for all, made Harry Potter its competitor.
Though the plot generally revolves around Harry and his adventures,...
As it turned out, Emma Watson, who portrayed Hermione Granger in all the films of the famous franchise, found it very hard personally to film the scene of the Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Why Is the Yule Ball Scene So Iconic?
The ball itself reunites the Hogwarts’ wizards with other magicians from different magic schools and takes place in Hogwarts ahead of the Triwizard Tournament which, unexpectedly for all, made Harry Potter its competitor.
Though the plot generally revolves around Harry and his adventures,...
- 5/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Emma Watson, known for her role in the enormously successful Harry Potter series, raised an eyebrow when Warner Bros. decided to split the final film into two parts. Despite the hefty paycheck involved, Watson couldn’t shake off suspicions that the move was nothing but a cash grab. It seemed like Warner Bros. was capitalizing on the hype, leaving the actress feeling a bit skeptical about the whole situation.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In recent years, we've seen more and more news of book-to-film adaptations getting TV remakes. Examples include His Dark Materials, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Interview with the Vampire, Reacher, as well as upcoming high-octane adaptations like Twilight and, of course, Harry Potter.
Some of us see this pop culture phenomenon as a miserable exploitation of once-popular franchises, while others are thrilled by the success of the aforementioned reboots. But what few can argue with is the fact that in 2024, technological capabilities have improved and the series can accommodate much more detail than the movie.
That's why the upcoming Harry Potter show could be a great opportunity for a long-awaited depiction of one of the best moments in the book that was barely touched on in the movie.
New Harry Potter Show Already in the Works
In April 2023, Warner Bros. officially announced that J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels would officially get a new live-action adaptation.
Some of us see this pop culture phenomenon as a miserable exploitation of once-popular franchises, while others are thrilled by the success of the aforementioned reboots. But what few can argue with is the fact that in 2024, technological capabilities have improved and the series can accommodate much more detail than the movie.
That's why the upcoming Harry Potter show could be a great opportunity for a long-awaited depiction of one of the best moments in the book that was barely touched on in the movie.
New Harry Potter Show Already in the Works
In April 2023, Warner Bros. officially announced that J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels would officially get a new live-action adaptation.
- 4/25/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling that became hugely popular with kids and young adults all over the world, gained iconic status when they were adapted into films. The blockbuster movies also made Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson huge stars and gave them their first foothold into the industry.
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Robert Pattinson is one of the finest acting talents Hollywood has. From fantasy movies like Twilight and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to sci-fi movies like Tenet, he has proved his range as an actor. With versatility as his middle name, the British actor has now taken up another challenging role.
Robert Pattinson starred as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho chose Pattinson to play the lead role in his film titled Mickey 17. The film is being described as a sci-fi plot with a complex narrative. A filmmaker of Joon-ho’s stature could have picked any actor in the world for the role. But apparently, there was something that drew him into casting Pattinson.
Bong Joon-ho Felt Robert Pattinson Was Perfect To Play the Lead Role in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
Esteemed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho shook...
Robert Pattinson starred as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho chose Pattinson to play the lead role in his film titled Mickey 17. The film is being described as a sci-fi plot with a complex narrative. A filmmaker of Joon-ho’s stature could have picked any actor in the world for the role. But apparently, there was something that drew him into casting Pattinson.
Bong Joon-ho Felt Robert Pattinson Was Perfect To Play the Lead Role in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
Esteemed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho shook...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ankita
- 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
Batman is one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time. The character has been immortalized, and various actors over the years, including Robert Pattinson, have breathed life into Bruce Wayne on the big screen. Pattinson’s iteration of Wayne was memorable, and his collaboration with Matt Reeves paid dividends, as The Batman was a massive success.
Naturally, Warner Brothers greenlit its sequel, and Pattinson is set to don the cape once more in The Batman 2. However, DC fans will have to wait a bit longer since the release of the film has been pushed back to 2026
Pattinson as the Dark Knight (Source: Warner Brothers) The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson, has been delayed
From playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson has come a long way as an actor. Even though the initial news of his casting had left some fans disappointed,...
Naturally, Warner Brothers greenlit its sequel, and Pattinson is set to don the cape once more in The Batman 2. However, DC fans will have to wait a bit longer since the release of the film has been pushed back to 2026
Pattinson as the Dark Knight (Source: Warner Brothers) The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson, has been delayed
From playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson has come a long way as an actor. Even though the initial news of his casting had left some fans disappointed,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Even decades after the release of the last Harry Potter movie, there stands a universal truth about the franchise – the books are always better than the films. Now, a major reason behind this partiality is because the films, despite being magical in their own way, failed to live up to the Potterheads’ expectations.
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
Leaving out major details, significant characters, and important events, the Harry Potter films lousily focused on the obvious logline. Therefore, considering the Wizarding World awaiting an upcoming TV series, fans believe it’s high time the show rectifies the issues marked by the movies. Starting with more character involvement, we have a list of 5 important personas from the novels who must appear in the TV show.
1. Charlie Weasley
Making his first significant appearance in The Goblet of Fire book, the second eldest member of the Weasley family after Bill,...
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
Leaving out major details, significant characters, and important events, the Harry Potter films lousily focused on the obvious logline. Therefore, considering the Wizarding World awaiting an upcoming TV series, fans believe it’s high time the show rectifies the issues marked by the movies. Starting with more character involvement, we have a list of 5 important personas from the novels who must appear in the TV show.
1. Charlie Weasley
Making his first significant appearance in The Goblet of Fire book, the second eldest member of the Weasley family after Bill,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
While the first installment was a massive success in itself, the second installment of Denis Villeneuve’s live-action world of Dune has reached even greater heights. That being said, it is being widely loved by fans worldwide, especially those who watched the first part and were absolutely smitten with it.
Dune: Part Two
However, there is something about Part Two that a majority of fans must have failed to notice: Its undeniable connection to Robert Pattinson’s 2022 film that marked his debut in the Dcu, aka The Batman. How, you ask? Well, there is one very iconic scene in the movie that is quite literally the exact copy of the one from Pattinson’s film!
The scene in Dune: Part Two that seems like it’s copied from The Batman
In Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, there is the iconic scene where Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides walks into...
Dune: Part Two
However, there is something about Part Two that a majority of fans must have failed to notice: Its undeniable connection to Robert Pattinson’s 2022 film that marked his debut in the Dcu, aka The Batman. How, you ask? Well, there is one very iconic scene in the movie that is quite literally the exact copy of the one from Pattinson’s film!
The scene in Dune: Part Two that seems like it’s copied from The Batman
In Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, there is the iconic scene where Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides walks into...
- 3/9/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise is back for a second series, and here’s the trailer.
As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year
The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.
The official synopsis reads as follows:
Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...
As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year
The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.
The official synopsis reads as follows:
Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Robert Pattinson is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. He began acting when he was 15 with his first role as a Cuban dancer with no lines in the play Guys and Dolls at the local theatre – Barnes Theatre Club, which he had joined at 13 upon his father’s persuasion. His first lead role was as George Gibbs in the play Our Town.
Robert Pattinson’s plan to go to the university did not work out as he was shooting Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the time. For someone who never considered acting for a profession in the first place, Pattinson has made some of the best Hollywood films. Not to mention that his least favorite movie project inspired Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to get into acting.
Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022)
Robert Pattinson’s The Twilight Saga Inspired Finn Wolfhard to Pursue Acting...
Robert Pattinson’s plan to go to the university did not work out as he was shooting Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the time. For someone who never considered acting for a profession in the first place, Pattinson has made some of the best Hollywood films. Not to mention that his least favorite movie project inspired Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to get into acting.
Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022)
Robert Pattinson’s The Twilight Saga Inspired Finn Wolfhard to Pursue Acting...
- 3/3/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Unfortunately, Robert Pattinson’s Good Time co-star Buddy Duress passed away last year at the age of 38. After gaining worldwide recognition with his role as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga, Pattinson switched to independent films which also gained him critical acclaim. One of these films was the Safdie Brothers’ Good Time.
Buddy Duress was a frequent collaborator of the Safdie Brothers and was best known for his roles in movies like 2017’s Good Time, Heaven Knows What, and Person to Person. He had gotten into quite some legal troubles before his unfortunate demise.
Buddy Duress
Buddy Duress’ Younger Brother Revealed How the Actor Passed Away
Buddy Duress, born Michael C. Stathis, did not make his film debut until 2014 when he starred in Heaven Knows What. He was on the run from law when he was discovered by Josh Safdie.
Buddy Duress was a frequent collaborator of the Safdie Brothers and was best known for his roles in movies like 2017’s Good Time, Heaven Knows What, and Person to Person. He had gotten into quite some legal troubles before his unfortunate demise.
Buddy Duress
Buddy Duress’ Younger Brother Revealed How the Actor Passed Away
Buddy Duress, born Michael C. Stathis, did not make his film debut until 2014 when he starred in Heaven Knows What. He was on the run from law when he was discovered by Josh Safdie.
- 2/28/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Prepare to board the train to Hogwarts as the Harry Potter live-action series reboot may have zeroed in on its showrunner, as this recent report alludes. Previously, several names were being thrown into the mix, and it was believed Succession writer Francesca Gardiner was shortlisted as one of the finalists who’d be in the running to snag the role of the upcoming show’s creative leader.
This latest scoop, though, affirms that Warner Bros. may have settled on a clear winner to spearhead the adaptation, and it could indeed be Gardiner.
The Harry Potter reboot series may have found its showrunner. Credit: Warner Bros.
This could indicate an exciting fate awaiting the small-screen adaptation, with the studio striving for a more mature, darker approach and taste to the premise. On The Hot Mic Podcast with John Rocha and Jeff Sneider, the former claimed to have heard of this development...
This latest scoop, though, affirms that Warner Bros. may have settled on a clear winner to spearhead the adaptation, and it could indeed be Gardiner.
The Harry Potter reboot series may have found its showrunner. Credit: Warner Bros.
This could indicate an exciting fate awaiting the small-screen adaptation, with the studio striving for a more mature, darker approach and taste to the premise. On The Hot Mic Podcast with John Rocha and Jeff Sneider, the former claimed to have heard of this development...
- 2/25/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Scottish star David Tennant has an impressive repertoire of acting projects that puts him among some of the most versatile actors of his generation. Prominently known for his character in the popular BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, Tennant’s manic turn as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was also a massive fan favorite.
David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Hamlet actor also starred in the supernatural comedy series Good Omens along with co-star Michael Sheen. Ahead of taking on host duties for the BAFTAs 2024, Tennant sat down to answer some fan questions, which included his opinion on a passionate kiss between him and Sheen in the show. The celebrity replied with an entertaining and cheeky answer.
Suggested“God loves them!”: Neil Gaiman Deems Himself Worthy of Heaven Because of 1 Collaboration that Brought About David...
David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Hamlet actor also starred in the supernatural comedy series Good Omens along with co-star Michael Sheen. Ahead of taking on host duties for the BAFTAs 2024, Tennant sat down to answer some fan questions, which included his opinion on a passionate kiss between him and Sheen in the show. The celebrity replied with an entertaining and cheeky answer.
Suggested“God loves them!”: Neil Gaiman Deems Himself Worthy of Heaven Because of 1 Collaboration that Brought About David...
- 2/23/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Robert Pattinson, one of the most talented English actors, embarked on his acting journey when he was 15. After playing supporting roles in the German made-for-television film Ring of the Nibelungs in 2004 and Mira Nair’s costume drama Vanity Fair, he landed the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005.
The role of Cedric Diggory helped Robert Pattinson earn recognition in the industry. Then came his portrayal of Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga, based on Stephenie Meyer’s eponymous novel series. Although this role gained him worldwide recognition, the actor is not very fond of it. In 2022, he finally got the chance to portray the DC Comics superhero Batman and might be reprising his role sooner than fans had expected.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga
Robert Pattinson Might Be Returning as Batman in The Penguin Series
Robert Pattinson has played...
The role of Cedric Diggory helped Robert Pattinson earn recognition in the industry. Then came his portrayal of Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga, based on Stephenie Meyer’s eponymous novel series. Although this role gained him worldwide recognition, the actor is not very fond of it. In 2022, he finally got the chance to portray the DC Comics superhero Batman and might be reprising his role sooner than fans had expected.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga
Robert Pattinson Might Be Returning as Batman in The Penguin Series
Robert Pattinson has played...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
When J.K. Rowling’s vision of Harry Potter was realized on the big screen in 2001, a very passionate fan was helming the film. Chris Columbus, who already made a mark in Hollywood with Home Alone, impressed Rowling and Warner Bros. and secured the directing gig. However, the passion quickly turned into dread after the filming became exhaustive for the director who couldn’t see his young children due to the tight schedules.
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
- 2/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
There is no doubt that Henry Cavill is one of the most talented British actors in Hollywood. However, there is doubt about his alleged new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cavill is rumored to have locked a role in the fan-favorite superhero franchise, and fans are eager to find out which character he is going to appear as.
Henry Cavill is no stranger to the superhero genre as he portrayed the superhero Superman/Clark Kent in DC’s Snyderverse until he was fired by the studios’ new CEOs- James Gunn and Peter Safran, in 2022. The news came as a shock to millions of fans who were attached to the character.
The news that he is reportedly joining the MCU as a new character gave fans a newfound hope. However, an industry insider’s claims suggest that the actor might not have been cast as Captain Britain as fans had hoped.
Henry Cavill is no stranger to the superhero genre as he portrayed the superhero Superman/Clark Kent in DC’s Snyderverse until he was fired by the studios’ new CEOs- James Gunn and Peter Safran, in 2022. The news came as a shock to millions of fans who were attached to the character.
The news that he is reportedly joining the MCU as a new character gave fans a newfound hope. However, an industry insider’s claims suggest that the actor might not have been cast as Captain Britain as fans had hoped.
- 2/18/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
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The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA has announced that David Tennant will take on the role as host for this year’s Ee BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, to be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.
David Tennant’s extensive career in film, television and radio includes ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ ‘Good Omens,’ ‘Broadchurch,’ and ‘Doctor Who’, a role for which he is admired the world over.
Tennant said” I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life.”
Also in news – Jack Black added to ‘Minecraft’ movie
The nominations for the Ee BAFTA Film Awards 2024 will be announced via livestream by former Ee Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir on Thursday 18 January at 12 midday (GMT), from the arts charity’s HQ at 195 Piccadilly,...
David Tennant’s extensive career in film, television and radio includes ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ ‘Good Omens,’ ‘Broadchurch,’ and ‘Doctor Who’, a role for which he is admired the world over.
Tennant said” I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life.”
Also in news – Jack Black added to ‘Minecraft’ movie
The nominations for the Ee BAFTA Film Awards 2024 will be announced via livestream by former Ee Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir on Thursday 18 January at 12 midday (GMT), from the arts charity’s HQ at 195 Piccadilly,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Longlists revealed today, Friday, January 5.
Harry Potter star David Tennant will host the 2024 Bafta Film Awards, which will take place on Sunday, February 18, with the full show broadcast as live.
Scottish actor Tennant will host the ceremony for the first time, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.
The show will be broadcast on BBC One and Iplayer as live - meaning in full at the time of occurrence, with a short delay for editing purposes.
“I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of...
Harry Potter star David Tennant will host the 2024 Bafta Film Awards, which will take place on Sunday, February 18, with the full show broadcast as live.
Scottish actor Tennant will host the ceremony for the first time, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.
The show will be broadcast on BBC One and Iplayer as live - meaning in full at the time of occurrence, with a short delay for editing purposes.
“I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of...
- 1/5/2024
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Actor David Tennant is set to host the BAFTA Film Awards for the first time. The actor, who is best known for playing Doctor Who, will oversee proceedings during the U.K.’s biggest night for film on February 18, at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
He said: “I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life,” reports Variety.
Tennant’s career across film, TV and stage also includes ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, ‘Good Omens’ and ‘Broadchurch’. He can currently be seen playing Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse.
“We are over the moon that David Tennant will be our host for the 2024 Ee BAFTA Film Awards,” added BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip. “He is deservedly beloved by British and international audiences, alike.
He said: “I am delighted to have been asked to host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life,” reports Variety.
Tennant’s career across film, TV and stage also includes ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, ‘Good Omens’ and ‘Broadchurch’. He can currently be seen playing Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse.
“We are over the moon that David Tennant will be our host for the 2024 Ee BAFTA Film Awards,” added BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip. “He is deservedly beloved by British and international audiences, alike.
- 1/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Former Doctor Who actor David Tennant has been set as the host of the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which take place February 18 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.
Tennant takes over from Saltburn actor Richard E. Grant, who hosted last year’s edition, the first held at Royal Festival Hall.
Tennant is best known for his acclaimed run as Doctor Who. His other prominent credits include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Good Omens and Broadchurch. His stage credits include Much Ado About Nothing, Richard II, Hamlet and, most recently, Macbeth.
The longlists for all 24 BAFTA categories — including Best Film, Director, Cinematography, Casting, Documentary, and Film Not in the English Language — will be announced later Friday. The final nominations will be announced via livestream by former Ee Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir on January 18. The Ee Rising Star nominations will be announced...
Tennant takes over from Saltburn actor Richard E. Grant, who hosted last year’s edition, the first held at Royal Festival Hall.
Tennant is best known for his acclaimed run as Doctor Who. His other prominent credits include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Good Omens and Broadchurch. His stage credits include Much Ado About Nothing, Richard II, Hamlet and, most recently, Macbeth.
The longlists for all 24 BAFTA categories — including Best Film, Director, Cinematography, Casting, Documentary, and Film Not in the English Language — will be announced later Friday. The final nominations will be announced via livestream by former Ee Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir on January 18. The Ee Rising Star nominations will be announced...
- 1/4/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" ("Sorcerer's Stone" here in the States) was first published in June of 1997. It was written by author J.K. Rowling, long before she had been driven mad by an infuriating streak of unabashed transphobia that she insists on adhering to. Thanks to years of bigoted screaming, Rowling's legacy has been wholly tainted, and it's hard to read her lighthearted children's fantasy books without thinking of her poisonous worldview. If one checks out the Harry Potter books from the library, however, one can still enjoy the adventures and complex Wizarding World of Harry Potter without giving Rowling another dime.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
- 12/30/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Gary Oldman had a confession to make when he appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast: He is not a fan of his performances as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Sitting down with the media journalist during the last days of 2023, Oldman was in good spirits when he admitted, “I think my work is mediocre in [those movies].”
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
- 12/29/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Misericordia Photo: Courtesy of Tallinn Film Festival It may be cold outside - hovering at about -5C to be exact - but there's always the warmest of welcomes at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The international event in Estonia punches above its weight, bringing the great and the good from across the world together for its November gathering.
As the 27th festival drew to a close last night, the awards were announced, with British filmmaker Mike Newell among the recipients - picking up the award for lifetime achievement for films including Four Weddings And A Funeral and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. he picked up the award at the glitzy closing ceremony, which this year had a glam rock theme.
Italian film Misericordia was the night's big winner. Emma Dante's drama about a trio of prostitutes and the young man they hae raised as their own,...
As the 27th festival drew to a close last night, the awards were announced, with British filmmaker Mike Newell among the recipients - picking up the award for lifetime achievement for films including Four Weddings And A Funeral and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. he picked up the award at the glitzy closing ceremony, which this year had a glam rock theme.
Italian film Misericordia was the night's big winner. Emma Dante's drama about a trio of prostitutes and the young man they hae raised as their own,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Emma Dante’s film took the Grand Prix, plus best actor for Simone Zambelli.
Emma Dante’s Italian drama Misericordia won the award for best film in Official Selection Competition at the 27th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, at the awards ceremony held tonight.
Adapted from Dante’s own play of the same name, the film follows three sex workers living in a wasteland by the sea, where the only light in their lives is the young man they care for together.
Scroll down for the full list of winners
Simone Zambelli also received the best actor award in the section.
Emma Dante’s Italian drama Misericordia won the award for best film in Official Selection Competition at the 27th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, at the awards ceremony held tonight.
Adapted from Dante’s own play of the same name, the film follows three sex workers living in a wasteland by the sea, where the only light in their lives is the young man they care for together.
Scroll down for the full list of winners
Simone Zambelli also received the best actor award in the section.
- 11/18/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Italian writer-director Emma Dante’s “Misericordia” has won the top prize at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia. Adapted from her own play, her third feature tells the story of a young man (Simone Zambelli) with learning difficulties, cared for by a group of sex workers on an island, protecting him from the cruelty of his abusive father. It’s a raw portrait of a marginalized group of people, mixing natural beauty of the locations with the grime of everyday existence.
Zambelli also took the award for best actor, for his role as the man-child at the center of the drama. The best actress prize was shared by Lubna Azabal, who plays a teacher in Jawad Rhalib’s “Amal,” and Kim Higelin, who stars in the controversial French drama “Consent,” directed by Vanessa Filho, as a teenager having an affair with a manipulative and exploitative 50-year-old writer.
The...
Zambelli also took the award for best actor, for his role as the man-child at the center of the drama. The best actress prize was shared by Lubna Azabal, who plays a teacher in Jawad Rhalib’s “Amal,” and Kim Higelin, who stars in the controversial French drama “Consent,” directed by Vanessa Filho, as a teenager having an affair with a manipulative and exploitative 50-year-old writer.
The...
- 11/18/2023
- by John Bleasdale
- Variety Film + TV
The Max series Dune: The Sisterhood (which is a prequel to the Dune feature films directed by Denis Villeneuve) started filming last November, then underwent quite a shake-up earlier this year when the director of the first two episodes, Johan Renck (who executive produced and directed all five episodes of the HBO limited series Chernobyl) decided to leave the project over creative issues, then Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) – who had been cast as one of the show’s lead characters – followed him out the door. Now IGN reports that Dune: The Sisterhood has gone through another change, but this one much less drastic than having to start over with a different director and star. This one is simply a title change. Dune: The Sisterhood is now going by the title Dune: Prophecy. IGN also reports that the show is expected to start streaming in the...
- 11/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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
Michael Gambon, the veteran Irish-English actor of stage and screen known internationally for his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, died Thursday in hospital after a bout of pneumonia. He was 82.
A statement issued by the actor’s publicist Clair Dobbs said, “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.”
“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.”
In recent years, Gambon was best known internationally for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, which he played from 2004-11 after replacing the late Richard Harris.
Michael Gambon and Daniel Radcliffe in 2005’s ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
A statement issued by the actor’s publicist Clair Dobbs said, “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.”
“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.”
In recent years, Gambon was best known internationally for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, which he played from 2004-11 after replacing the late Richard Harris.
Michael Gambon and Daniel Radcliffe in 2005’s ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
- 9/28/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 1.
Naturally, Darly Dixon himself (Norman Reedus) is the main character of the latest Walking Dead spinoff, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. But that doesn’t mean our eponymous hero has to endure the ravages of post-apocalyptic France alone.
The supporting cast of Daryl Dixon is headlined by Clémence Poésy playing Isabelle: a nun with a mysterious past. The French actress has enjoyed a vibrant career in both modeling and acting, with major roles in projects such as In Bruges, 127 Hours, Tenet, and countless other French and English-language productions. To the millennials among us (Hello! And sorry!), however, Poésy will forever be known as Triwizard Tournament contestant Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Though she never really went away, Poésy popping back up in a pop cultural powerhouse like The Walking Dead gives us...
Naturally, Darly Dixon himself (Norman Reedus) is the main character of the latest Walking Dead spinoff, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. But that doesn’t mean our eponymous hero has to endure the ravages of post-apocalyptic France alone.
The supporting cast of Daryl Dixon is headlined by Clémence Poésy playing Isabelle: a nun with a mysterious past. The French actress has enjoyed a vibrant career in both modeling and acting, with major roles in projects such as In Bruges, 127 Hours, Tenet, and countless other French and English-language productions. To the millennials among us (Hello! And sorry!), however, Poésy will forever be known as Triwizard Tournament contestant Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Though she never really went away, Poésy popping back up in a pop cultural powerhouse like The Walking Dead gives us...
- 9/14/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" has come a long way from its low-budget roots. Before the show got picked up by FX, the creators' first few episodes were home-made and only possible because they'd managed to find an affordable camera. Nowadays, the show is funded so well that there don't seem to be any limits. They could film in a completely different location for an episode or two (or a whole mini-season), experiment with claymation, and bring in all sorts of surprising guest stars. For Glenn Howerton, a co-creator of the show and the actor who plays Dennis, it was the season 11 finale that served as the most gratuitous example of the show's rising budget.
"The Gang Goes to Hell: Part Two" takes place almost entirely in one room, the prison cell on a cruise ship after the gang had tried and failed to have a relaxing vacation. This might not sound expensive — if anything,...
"The Gang Goes to Hell: Part Two" takes place almost entirely in one room, the prison cell on a cruise ship after the gang had tried and failed to have a relaxing vacation. This might not sound expensive — if anything,...
- 9/10/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
It’s September 1 – all aboard the Hogwarts Express.
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
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Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Harry Potter Film (@harrypotterfilm)
Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Both the 2001 film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and the 2002 sequel "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" starred the legendary Richard Harris as Professor Albus Dumbledore, the elderly wizard principal of a secret boarding school for child wizards and witches. The school, called Hogwarts, was a vast and mysterious place, full of secret passages, living paintings, shifting staircases, and hidden rooms that contain ineffable magical secrets. The two films, both directed by Chris Columbus, are the only two in the series to possess a sense of glittering wonderment. As the title character (played by Daniel Radcliffe) explored the world of wizards and witches, he was constantly confronting unusual and astonishing things that left him speechless.
Overseeing Harry's wonderment was Dumbledore, depicted in the first two movies as kind, soft-spoken, and grandfatherly. He understood that dangers lurked around every corner, but bothered to understand the inner lives of the...
Overseeing Harry's wonderment was Dumbledore, depicted in the first two movies as kind, soft-spoken, and grandfatherly. He understood that dangers lurked around every corner, but bothered to understand the inner lives of the...
- 8/26/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Los Angeles, July 29 (Ians) The helmet worn by Robert Downey Jr in ‘Iron Man 3’, wands used in the Harry Potter film series, the mask worn by Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool’ and a Captain America shield used by Chris Evans, are among a host of film paraphernalia set to go on sale.
The helmet, made of fibreglass material and with eyes that shine a blue-white colour, is being sold at an event from Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) for US Dollars 50,000 to 70,000.
The Legends: Hollywood And Royalty auction, featuring more than 1,400 items, in Beverly Hills, California, in September will celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros, as per Evening Standard.
Previously announced items include three designer dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales which have not been seen in public for more than 30 years.
The auction will also see Star Wars, Stark Trek, Game Of Thrones and James Bond props...
The helmet, made of fibreglass material and with eyes that shine a blue-white colour, is being sold at an event from Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) for US Dollars 50,000 to 70,000.
The Legends: Hollywood And Royalty auction, featuring more than 1,400 items, in Beverly Hills, California, in September will celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros, as per Evening Standard.
Previously announced items include three designer dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales which have not been seen in public for more than 30 years.
The auction will also see Star Wars, Stark Trek, Game Of Thrones and James Bond props...
- 7/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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