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French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s book to be adapted by HBO?

Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.

18/04/2025

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TV reboot of Harry Potter announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

14/04/2025

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Controversial HBO remake of Harry Potter casts its Dumbledore

The controversial reboot of Harry Potter has its first official cast member...

26/02/2025

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The 16 most-anticipated TV shows of 2025

From Robert De Niro as a former US President to a new season of 'Stranger Things', and another Game of Thrones spin-off, 2025 is going to have us glued to the small-screen.

06/01/2025

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HBO founder and cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies aged 98

Dolan also created Cablevision and the AMC Network, and later owned Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

30/12/2024

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Accio child actors: How to audition for the new Harry Potter TV series

UK and Ireland-based Children between the ages of nine and 11 are being considered for the roles that once Wingardium Leviosa'd the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

12/09/2024

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'Shogun' shatters Emmy records with 14 wins at Creative Arts Awards

'Shogun' won the most Emmys ever for a single season of a television series with 14 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while 'The Bear' won seven including best guest actress in a comedy series for Jamie Lee Curtis.

09/09/2024

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Over 2,000 props and costumes from 'Game of Thrones' go up for sale

After eight epic seasons, fans of 'Game of Thrones' now have the chance to engage in a new battle. This time for prized memorabilia from the acclaimed HBO series.

04/09/2024

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Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport?

The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not.

05/08/2024

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Why is 'House of the Dragon' getting review bombed by Saudi Arabia?

The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' has a lesbian kiss and it's brought out the worst side of the internet.

24/07/2024

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Here are the best TV shows of 2024... So far

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking?

19/07/2024

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Comedy against tyranny: Why you should be watching 'The Regime'

Witness the final days of a collapsing modern-day European autocracy – with timely echoes to the rise of nationalism, and Kate Winslet proving there isn’t much she can’t do.

27/03/2024

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Actor Miloš Biković dropped from HBO's White Lotus over Russia ties

The actor, who was recently cast for the third season of the acclaimed TV series, has voiced his opposition to HBO's decision, labeling it as "the triumph of absurdity and the defeat of art."

05/02/2024

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Prop auction: Ludicrously capacious 'Succession' bag, anyone?

A ludicrously capacious bag, anyone?

15/01/2024

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2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated series

The Hollywood writers and actors strikes slowed down production of some of our favourite shows, but there’s still plenty of television heading our way in 2024.

27/12/2023

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Curb Your Enthusiasm ends: Our top 5 moments

After 12 seasons and 25 years, David's second hit sitcom after Seinfeld will finally end.

15/12/2023

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The untold story of the Harry Potter stuntman severely injured on set

'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', now streaming on HBO Max, examines what happened after Radcliffe’s stunt double was paralysed while filming 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1'.

16/11/2023

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Birthday rap draws ‘Succession’ comparisons

Leonardo DiCaprio - sorry, L to the OG - and his birthday rapping efforts have been likened to Kendall Roy’s in ‘Succession’. Which is a bit harsh.

15/11/2023

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Culture Re-View: How HBO changed the game for television

8 November 1972: HBO launches.

08/11/2023

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The Idol cancelled - but is it really surprising?

The hugely controversial show has been cancelled by HBO following one of the roughest launches in television history.

29/08/2023