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Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Danielle Radcliffe as Harry Potter, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger

12 Cut Harry Potter Movie Subplots That Should Be In The HBO Series

By Jeff Ames 2 months ago

The "Harry Potter" film franchise missed out on a lot of plot points and story elements from the books. Here are 12 subplots that should be in the HBO series.

Luke Grimes staring as James Kent on True Blood

Why Yellowstone Star Luke Grimes Left True Blood

By Danielle Ryan 2 months ago

Before starring in Yellowstone, Luke Grimes played a key role in True Blood. However, it was the way he exited that show that really made waves (in a bad way).

House of the Dragon, Daemon looking confused, in a dream

House Of The Dragon Season 2's Game Of Thrones Cameo Explained By Creators

By Michael Boyle 2 months ago

Daemon Targaryen experiences visions of the future in House of the Dragon season 2, allowing a character from Game of Thrones to make a cameo appearance.

Harry and Ron wheeling their trolleys at King's Cross in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter HBO TV Series Set Photos Offer First Glimpse Of Platform 9¾

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

The latest set photos for HBO's Harry Potter TV series reveal another pivotal Wizarding World location in the form of the magical Platform 9¾.

Daenerys reaching towards her dragon in Game of Thrones

5 Essential Game Of Thrones Episodes That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Here are the five episodes of Game of Thrones we consider to be essential viewing. From big battles to unexpected deaths and dark revenge, this show had it all.

Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth wearing heavy armor on Game of Thrones

A Ferocious Game Of Thrones Scene Was One Of The Few To Be Shot In America

By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

Game of Thrones was rarely filmed in North America, though there was one particularly brutal confrontation from season 3 that had to be shot in the U.S.

Close up of Saruman presiding over the Council of the White

Why Did Saruman Turn Evil In The Lord Of The Rings?

By Jaron Pak 2 months ago

When exactly did Saruman turn to the dark side in The Lord of the Rings mythology, and why? Here's what our Tolkien expert uncovered.

Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco standing together in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

HBO's Harry Potter Series Casts The Malfoys And Other Key Characters (And Everyone Has One Thing In Common)

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

HBO's Harry Potter series has assembled a primary cast that's ready for the long haul. But will this show actually be that successful? Let's take a look.

Emily Axford, Siobhan Thompson, Zac Oyama, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Lou Wilson, Brian Murphy, and Ally Beardsley

The Most Intense Pop Culture Experience Of 2025 Isn't A Movie – It's A Live D&D Show

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

The fan fervor at a live episode recording of tabletop role-playing game show Dimension 20 is a pop culture experience like few others.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter sitting on a swing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Daniel Radcliffe Would Play This Beloved Harry Potter Character In The HBO Series

By Noah Villaverde 3 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe had an intriguing answer for which character he would theoretically play on HBO's Harry Potter series (which he will not be appearing in).

The future Lady Stoneheart Catelyn Stark

The 13 Best Game Of Thrones Characters Who Weren't In The Show

By Nick Bartlett 3 months ago

Of the hundreds of characters who didn't make the journey from George R. R. Martin's books to HBO's Game of Thrones, these are the ones we missed the most.

Idris Elba's Roland Deschain and Tom Taylor's Jake Chambers walking in The Dark Tower

Stephen King's The Dark Tower TV Series Gets Positive Update After 3 Years

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

Mike Flanagan has offered a new update regarding his highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series.

Jim Carrey as Truman in The Truman Show, Itchy and Scratchy from The Simpsons, and Tim Robinson on I Think You Should Love

10 Best Fake TV Shows From Other Movies And TV Shows

By Luke Y. Thompson 3 months ago

Sometimes, film and TV get meta by creating fake programming within their narratives, and these are the best fake TV shows from real movies and TV shows.

Composite image of Gale Harold as Brian in Queer as Folk, Jennifer Beals as Bette in The L Word, Joe Locke as Charlie in Heartstopper, Bilal Baig as Sabi in Sort of, and animated Harley Quinn in Harley Quinn, divided by rainbow lines

12 Best LGBTQ+ Shows To Watch During Pride Month

By Kira Deshler 3 months ago

For Pride Month, take a look at this roster of the best LGBTQ+ TV shows, ranging from quirky comedies to powerful dramas and more.

Theon Greyjoy and Jon Snow standing side by side in Game of Thrones

A Game Of Thrones Star Thought The Original Pilot Was A Disaster

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Just about everyone involved in making it knew the original Game of Thrones pilot was a mess, including one of the eventual show's longtime stars.

Nick Frost as Bajie speaking to someone in Into the Badlands

Harry Potter HBO TV Series Star Makes A Big Promise About His Hagrid Performance

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

Nick Frost knows he's stepping into some (in a sense, literally) big shoes by playing Rubeus Hagrid on HBO's Harry Potter TV show adaptation.

John Bradley as Samwell Tarly in the snow on Game of Thrones.

A Game Of Thrones Star Pranked John Bradley With An Absurd Costume

By Andrew Gladman 3 months ago

Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow on the hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, once pulled a costume prank on Samwell Tarly actor John Bradley.

Kevin Garvey looking pensive in The Leftovers season 1

The Leftovers Broke A Major Rule That HBO Followed For Decades

By Aaron Perine 3 months ago

The Leftovers was a game changer for what was possible not only with prestige TV, but with how HBO original programming would be made forever.

Jon Snow standing before a group at Winterfell in Game of Thrones

Every Canceled Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Series We Know About

By Rick Stevenson 3 months ago

Here are all of the Game of Thrones spin-off shows that have been announced or rumored, but never ended up making it to our screens.

Arabella Stanton smiling against a backdrop full of trees

Harry Potter Fans Are Convinced Arabella Stanton Will Be The Perfect Hermione After Seeing This Clip

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

The Harry Potter TV show's Hermione actress, Arabella Stanton, has already impressed fans with an acting clip where she embodies the character.

What Does Nickelodeon Mean? The Name Of The TV Channel, Explained

By Devin Meenan 3 months ago

No, Nickelodeon does not mean "I don't care about God." Here's what the children's network name actually means, and where it came from.

The entire Stark house (minus Jon) lining up for the King's arrival in Game of Thrones

A Fan-Favorite Game Of Thrones Character Was Killed Off On The Actor's Birthday

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

One fan-favorite Game of Thrones character met their terrible demise on the actor's birthday during the show's sixth season.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Alphonse Elric Edward Elric brothers

How Studio Bones Made One Of The Best Anime Shows Ever – Twice

By Devin Meenan 3 months ago

Japanese animation studio Bones has produced some of the best anime series ever, including both versions of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime.

Scott Calvin wearing a wide-brim hat in The Santa Clauses

A Santa Clauses Star Called Working With Tim Allen The Worst Experience Ever

By Akos Peterbencze 3 months ago

Tim Allen has a history of being badly behaved on film and TV sets, and that was very much Casey Wilson's experience working with him on The Santa Clauses.