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Fans are hoping that HBO’s Harry Potter series will not only retell familiar scenes but also bring overlooked supporting characters into the spotlight, giving the show more room for interesting subplots. Several names are already being discussed on Reddit.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is expected to make up for many book moments that were cut from the films. On Reddit, fans are currently discussing emotional scenes that absolutely need to be included, among them moments with Molly Weasley and Neville Longbottom.

Citizen has launched the $1,500 Attesa x The Mandalorian “Beskar” (AT8385-55E), a 42mm limited-edition chronograph that channels the franchise’s near-indestructible metal using Super Titanium. The watch is powered by Eco-Drive H800 movement and is limited to just 100 units worldwide.

Citizen has officially launched the Star Wars Duel 2.0 watch in the UK market. Priced at £249, the 42mm Eco-Drive timepiece features a Cloud City duel design and luminous lightsaber accents. It is expectedly slated for a mid-2026 release in other markets, like the US.

Nick Apostolides, the voice of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem, says past live-action Resident Evil films left him disappointed but that he is “cautiously optimistic” about Zach Cregger’s upcoming reboot. Citing Cregger’s recent horror successes and early footage shown at CinemaCon, Apostolides adds he trusts the director to deliver “a good film first and foremost” that still retains key Resident Evil elements.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is set to retell the books, but many Reddit users are asking whether that is even necessary. The community sees the remake as commercially logical, but questions its creative value. The deciding factor could be whether HBO makes meaningful use of scenes from the books that were left out of the films.

Five leaked images from the London set of the Elden Ring film are fueling speculation. Fans believe they may show not only Leyndell, but also a young Marika, an Omen child and even a reference to the Dung Eater.

Clear signs that the series will remain much closer to the books have given many fans hope for a strong adaptation. But side-by-side comparisons with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone suggest that the noticeably colder visual tone of the first trailer has not gone down well. Many fans now fear the series could lose some of Harry Potter’s magical charm.

The Elden Ring adaptation is starting to take shape: Bandai Namco has not only revealed the cast, but also confirmed the US theatrical release date. With Alex Garland set to write and direct and a high-profile cast on board, many fans are hoping for a video game adaptation that rises above the usual standard.

HoYoverse has confirmed the Honkai: Star Rail anime co-produced with MAPPA, debuting the concept trailer "Death in the Afternoon" during the game's 3rd Anniversary celebrations.

No fewer than six My Neighbor Totoro set concepts have crossed the 10,000-supporter threshold on LEGO Ideas. Past examples suggest, however, that even strong interest offers no guarantee they will ever become official sets.

Which Harry Potter film is Daniel Radcliffe’s favorite? In a tournament-style ranking, the actor ends up choosing a film that few fans would likely have expected. But it’s not just the winner that has sparked discussion among fans.

With the couch gag, one of The Simpsons’ most recognizable trademarks is disappearing. Showrunner Matt Selman has defended the decision by citing limited runtime, changing streaming habits and the additional animation work involved. Many fans, however, see it as the loss of a key part of the show’s DNA and suspect cost-cutting and a lack of creativity instead.

Warner Bros. has released the first teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and, along with it, revealed the film’s main cast. Jamie Dornan as Aragorn, however, is already sparking debate, as many fans still consider Viggo Mortensen’s portrayal untouchable.

HBO’s new Harry Potter series may be set to fill one of the most noticeable gaps left by the films: concept art suggests that Peeves the poltergeist could finally make his live-action debut in season 1.

A major leak for The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender reveals a full recasting of the original characters and a big strategy shift from a theatrical release to a Paramount+ debut on October 9, 2026. Paramount has not yet commented on the matter.

Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed the Dark Lord in the original films, is unlikely to return as Voldemort in HBO’s new Harry Potter series. Instead, the actor who previously played Voldemort has put forward Tilda Swinton as a possible successor. At first glance, the idea of a female version of Voldemort may seem unusual, but it has already found some support among fans.

CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters crossover is live through May 6, and players looking to squeeze more out of the event can still redeem a handful of active CRK codes through Devsisters’ browser-based coupon page.

With the new Harry Potter series, HBO appears to be taking exactly the approach many fans have been hoping for. Instead of modernizing the world, the adaptation is leaning into an authentic 90s setting – a clear distinction from the Warner Bros. films.

Early player impressions suggest CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters event is getting traction because its reward structure feels less punishing than a typical limited gacha collab.

Why does a $4M-per-episode show look like a PowerPoint? From single-frame animation sequences to the 'fat baby' Thragg character design, Amazon’s celebrity tax is killing the series. This is a look inside the Hollywood-first strategy that’s trading actual frames for marquee names. This article contains spoilers.

ChatGPT users can now use streaming service Tubi directly from ChatGPT's app or website. It's the first such service to take advantage of ChatGPT's app store.

Devsisters’ latest CookieRun: Kingdom event adds Rumi, Mira, and Zoey from KPop Demon Hunters alongside a new Dark Cacao Kingdom story, limited-time battle modes, and themed Kingdom decor.

Ahead of the release of 007 First Light on PS5, PlayStation has announced a limited edition DualSense controller based on the game. It will be available for pre-order in multiple regions and will be released on the same day as the video game.

The new LEGO sets based on Netflix’s One Piece have been unveiled. They will feature various elements, such as a ship, a castle, and a battle scene. In addition, more details should be revealed in the future.

A viral clip showing ruins and a statue resembling Queen Marika is spreading online. The location looks to be real, but it’s unclear if filming for the Elden Ring movie is underway or if this is a staged setup.

The latest episode of Invincible, Season 4 Episode 5: Give Us A Moment, may be the most-balanced episode of television the show can ever give us. This is thanks to a 50-50 split between some of the best slow character work and most savage action the series has to offer. Warning for minor spoilers ahead.

According to insider reports, the new stars of HBO’s Harry Potter series are expected to earn a combined £500,000 in season 1, which is a very strong payday for young actors in a new series. Daniel Radcliffe, however, was reportedly paid even more for the first Harry Potter film.

The actor voicing Bowser in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has alluded to a sequel. In a recent interview, Jack Black suggested a third Mario movie may arrive in 2029. Nintendo films are growing in number, with The Legend of Zelda set to premiere in 2027 and a Star Fox picture rumored.

If founder Tim Sweeney leaves Epic Games, a tech insider says Disney may seek a controlling interest. Disney already made a massive investment in Fortnite to create an interactive world with its characters. The owner of the Star Wars IP has floundered when developing and publishing games in-house.

Amazon subsidiary Woot is now selling the 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV for less than $1,000. This price puts the LG C5 65-inch OLED below the price of the brand-new 65-inch LG B5 OLED, a TV meant to serve as the entry point to LG's 2025 OLED TV lineup.

When it comes to HBO’s new Harry Potter series, most people are looking first at the cast, the sets and the script. But one crucial factor in its success is often overlooked: the music. Why the new score by Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers could become the series’ biggest nostalgia hurdle.

Netflix’s March 2026 price hike creates an $11 gap between privacy and data-harvesting. For many, the $26.99 Premium tier is a huge hardware tax on the 4K OLED screens they already bought. Ownership is officially over.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s adaptation of Project Hail Mary arrived in theaters on March 20, 2026, and I just gave it a watch. Aside from the whole "sci-fi" premise, the film's depiction of tactile, physical ship controls is a neat critique of modern touchscreen-heavy designs. This article contains spoilers.

Warner Bros. has announced another Lord of the Rings film alongside The Hunt for Gollum, one that will take a more detailed look at some of the early chapters Peter Jackson left out of his film adaptation. As if that were not surprising enough, the idea reportedly came from Stephen Colbert, who is co-writing the project together with his son Peter McGee.

The first trailer for HBO’s new Harry Potter series has arrived, offering not only a look at many iconic locations and characters from the first book, but also revealing a surprisingly early release window. Opinions on the trailer, however, are sharply divided.

Mark Grayson is travelling into the Underrealm with Damien Darkblood in "Hurm," the fourth episode of Invincible Season 4. Released March 25 on Prime Video, this chapter gets rid of battles and the core comic-book storyline, and trades it for some much-needed reflection before a crazy reunion.

Netflix has finally revealed the setting of its upcoming Assassin’s Creed series: instead of directly adapting one of the games, the show will tell a completely new story set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, offering plenty of room for political intrigue. Fans, however, are still reacting cautiously in light of the poorly received 2016 film.

Two new LEGO sets based on the Star Wars universe have been unveiled. Although they will cost $59.99 and $49.99 and will be available on May 1, 2026, many fans don’t like one of these sets because of its details and design.

Marvel and Sony have finally dropped the official trailer for the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film, confirming a July 31, 2026 release date and a gritty-looking plot involving a biological mutation and appearances from key Marvel characters.

Final Fantasy IX’s animated series resurfaces as Black Mages Legacy, now in production with a 10-episode Season 1. The project will reportedly target younger audiences, though no release date has been confirmed so far.

Citizen’s latest Marvel release is an X-Men-themed watch that combines comic-inspired design with its light-powered Eco-Drive movement. Priced at $375, the model features a prominent “X” motif and subtle color accents tied to the franchise. It's currently limited to the US market, with a broader release likely to follow.

A new Citizen Star Wars collaboration watch has appeared. The Star Wars Duel watch, or the AW0160-09W, has a black dial featuring images linked to a fight between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.

Citizen is about to release another Black Panther collaboration watch. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the King of Wakanda, this EcoDrive timepiece has a patterned green dial with a gold logo and a metal casing.

LEGO has unveiled a new set from the Jurassic Park universe, featuring a jeep inspired by those seen in the movies. But that's not all, as other information has been shared, particularly about an upcoming set from the franchise.

Citizen appears to be about to release a new Marvel collaboration watch: the X-Men AW5007-17W. This analog timepiece has a black and silver design with colorful accents. Plus, its Eco-Drive movement allows it to be powered by any light source.

Citizen's new Star Wars Mandalorian CA0857-09W Eco-Drive chronograph. The 43.6 mm watch features Mudhorn and Mandalorian helmet sub-dial graphics, Grogu details, luminous hands and themed packaging.

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses now come in two Batman-themed variants for fans of the comic book franchise. Tandem OLED microdisplays produce a virtual image up to 201-inches at 120 Hz, with support for HDR10 and 3D media from any USB-C source.

Amazon has unveiled the first look at Kratos and Atreus from its upcoming God of War series. However, the reveal has done little to ease concerns within an already skeptical fanbase or generate meaningful excitement around the project.

Paramount Skydance upped the ante with a bid valued at $111 billion in order to buy 100% of Warner Bros. Discovery. This is significantly higher than the initial $82.7 billion agreement between Netflix and WBD announced in December last year. Netflix refused to offer more and Paramount will need to wait for the final verdict from international regulatory agencies and the US DoJ.