For years, critics of J.K. Rowling have insisted that the Harry Potter creator's outspoken views on biological sex would become a liability for Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO as the company attempted to bring the Wizarding World to television. According to HBO boss...
The backlash to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot Snape casting just got more heated—and this time, one of the original franchise stars is adding fuel to the fire.
Jason Isaacs, best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the original film series, is now publicly attacking fans who have voiced criticism over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Speaking at FanExpo Denver, Isaacs didn’t hold back, accusing online commenters of prejudice and declaring Essiedu one of the “best actors I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of The Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series, has officially announced that he is stepping away from the show before production begins on Season 3. In a statement posted to the official Naughty Dog Instagram account, Druckmann confirmed he will no longer be creatively involved in the HBO adaptation, instead shifting his full attention to upcoming projects at the studio.
J.K. Rowling has read the scripts for the new Harry Potter television series — and she’s giving them a glowing review as both the left and right bombard the show with criticism from all sides.
HBO has shared more casting announcements for the Harry Potter series. This round of casting extends the ensemble with a mix of established and emerging talent, promising a layered portrayal of the wizarding world’s characters.
In a dramatic move that signals the beginning of the end for legacy cable conglomerates, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies by mid-2026. The announcement, made Monday morning, marks a stunning reversal for a company once seen as a symbol of media empire consolidation.
In the upcoming HBO series adapting JK Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will be played by Nick Frost, who gave Collider some insight into his approach to the character.
As excitement builds around HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, franchise creator J.K. Rowling has broken her silence to praise the casting of its trio of young leads Harry, Ron, and Hermione. However, she has still notably avoided addressing ongoing controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu as a race-swapped Severus Snape.
The upcoming Harry Potter television series from HBO could be one of the most expensive shows in television history with reports by The Daily Mail of an astronomical budget. According to The Daily Mail, each episode of the series is expected to cost a staggering £75 million, which is more than $100 million in USD. However, this figure contradicts earlier reporting by the outlet.
The Last of Us Season 2 has officially wrapped, and while HBO is touting the series’ long-term streaming growth, the initial ratings for the finale paint a much different picture.
According to data shared by HBO and reported by Deadline, the Season 2 finale drew 3.7 million cross-platform viewers in the U.S. on its first night. While that number may seem strong in isolation, it represents a 30% drop from the Season 2 premiere, which brought in 5.3 million viewers. More significantly, it marks a 55% drop from the Season 1 finale, which drew 8.2 million viewers across platforms when it aired in March 2023.
The wizarding world has found its new stars. HBO has officially announced the three young actors who will step into the roles of the core trio, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley for its upcoming Harry Potter television series.
Rotten Tomatoes is highlighting The Last of Us Season 2 as a critical success, announcing this week on X that the show is “Certified Fresh” with a 94% rating on the Tomatometer based on 238 critic reviews. However, noticeably absent from the post is any mention of the show’s significantly lower audience score—currently sitting at 39%.
The Last of Us Season 3 is officially happening, and according to those involved, it’s set to focus heavily on Abby — one of the most divisive characters in modern gaming history. Despite significant backlash following her debut in The Last of Us: Part II, showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin are staying the course, cementing Abby as the centerpiece of the next chapter.