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New ‘Harry Potter’ Star Officially Slams J.K. Rowling Ahead of HBO Reboot
HBO is navigating renewed controversy over J.K. Rowling ahead of its Christmas reboot of the Harry Potter novels, as cast members continue to be pressed on the author’s views on gender in press interviews. Actress Bel Powley, who plays Petunia Dursley in the new series, told The Telegraph she “strongly disagrees” with Rowling’s stance and…
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Forget Alan Ritchson’s ‘War Machine,’ Netflix Officially Has a New Action Blockbuster
Netflix has revealed that its biggest non-English-language hit of the year so far is not a Netflix original but an Indian theatrical release that later found huge success on the streaming platform. The film, whose box-office run made it the highest-grossing Indian movie ever in North America, underlines how licensed foreign-language films are proving as…
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Steven Spielberg’s 2026 Sci-Fi Return Officially Crowned a #1 Streaming Hit
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, his first science-fiction film in nearly a decade, has reached number one on streaming and digital platforms after a mixed but ultimately solid theatrical run. The film performed unevenly at the box office and had largely faded from cinemas by the time Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arrived, but its move to…
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Apple TV’s “Mind-Melting” Sci-Fi Masterpiece Surges Past Major Streaming Milestone
Apple TV’s sci-fi drama Severance has hit a major viewership milestone in the United States, cementing its status as the streamer’s flagship series. Created by Dan Erickson and executive-produced by Ben Stiller, the show launched in 2022 and returned for a widely praised second season in 2025, helping to raise the profile of star Adam…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Is Finally Giving Fans the Ultimate Version of Rhaenyra and Daemon
House of the Dragon’s third season finale showcases Rhaenyra and Daemon operating as a genuinely united partnership for the first time, marking a significant shift after seasons of tension between the pair. This development matters for the show’s narrative because the Blacks’ fortunes have long hinged on the strength of their leadership, and a cohesive…
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Reacher’s third series sees Jack Reacher target Beck’s security chief
In the third series of Reacher, Jack Reacher goes undercover in Abbottsville, Maine, to investigate Zachary Beck’s suspected criminal operation and find missing DEA agent Teresa Daniels. The mission places him inside Beck’s security team, where he must win the trust of Beck and his son Richard while avoiding suspicion from security chief Chapman Duke…
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Heatwave disorder prompts tighter security at London lidos
London’s outdoor swimming pools have tightened security after a summer of disorder linked to Britain’s record-breaking 2026 heatwave, with lifeguards reportedly pushed into the water, drunken teenagers brawling, and lidos hit by thefts and break-ins. Operators ramped up controls as crowds flocked to the open-air pools to escape the heat during the school summer holidays,…
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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 5: Brighton
Brighton begin the 2026-27 Premier League season aiming to build on last term’s eighth-place finish, which secured Europa Conference League qualification, but head coach Fabian Hürzeler faces significant squad rebuilding after losing several key figures. Forward Danny Welbeck has departed for Chelsea, defender Jan Paul van Hecke has been sold to Tottenham, and veterans James…
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DC Officially Confirms New Sci-Fi Series After Scrapping ‘Booster Gold’
DC Studios has confirmed that its animated Blue Beetle series remains in development, offering fans a rare update after months of silence and following the recent news that the anticipated Booster Gold series had been shelved. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, responded to a fan enquiry on Threads by confirming the project was “still…
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Officially Confirms the Show’s Surprising Connection to ‘Hamlet’ [Exclusive]
James Marsters explains the surprising connection between Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Hamlet and why the series remains his favorite sci-fi.