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HBO unveils newcomers as leads for Harry Potter TV series

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

Culture news

US actor George Wendt, beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76

His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show.

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Former football and BBC TV presenter to step down after Zionism post

The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.

The Big Question

The Big Question: What’s the secret to Newsmax’s success?

After an explosive debut on the New York Stock Exchange, Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy joined Euronews’ business editor Angela Barnes on The Big Question to discuss the secret to the group’s success.

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USA

PBS chief slams Trump executive order to cut funds as unlawful

The move against PBS and NPR comes as Trump's administration has been working to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Focus

Central Asian nations take steps toward a unified media voice

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Focus, we report from Astana, where media policymakers from across Central Asia gathered to strengthen regional cooperation and tackle global challenges facing the industry.

Culture news

SNL UK: Saturday Night Live to get a British version

Live from London, it’s Saturday night! You read correctly: SNL is taking sketch comedy across the pond. ETA: 2026.

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MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

Culture news

Nostalgia TV: Why are we only watching old shows?

Last year, the world watched shows predominantly from the early 00s. Why have we become so obsessed with shows from 20 years ago?

Culture news

Don't try this at home: Europe's scariest children's TV characters

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of a depressed loaf of bread gracing German children's TV, we look at some of Europe's most peculiar attempts at entertaining the youth.

Culture news

Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

High fashion hits the Louvre, Jeff Beck's guitars go under the hammer, Timothée Chalamet becomes Bob Dylan and FKA Twigs prepares to send us into an electro-sizzled stratosphere.

Culture news

New Mussolini mini series threatens to deepen Italy divisions

A new mini-series on Benito Mussolini now out in Italy is already attracting controversy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she won't be making time to watch it.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

Business

Canal+ shares drop on London trading debut after split from Vivendi

An initial decline was to be expected, said analysts, as certain investment funds were restricted to French-listed stocks.

Business

France's Canal+ cancels terrestrial TV offerings ahead of London IPO

Canal+ partially blamed the withdrawal of its C8 channel for the decision, which came after France's broadcast regulator pulled its licence.

Smart Regions

Studio Kremlin: creative co-working in a revitalised Paris community

In partnership with the European Commission

EU funding has helped transform an old industrial area of the French capital into a creative hub of community collaboration.

Qatar 365

Pumping out premium content– from stage shows to premium video content

In partnership with Media City

From backstage at a community theatre to on location for a commercial TV production, Qatar 365 explored several sides of the entertainment business - from those who produce it, to those who perform it.

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Art Basel Paris 2024, demonic smiles, Barcelona Design Week and a new EP from Bon Iver - here is the best of what's happening in Europe this week.

Business

Netflix shares soar amid strong earnings and surge in new subscribers

Netflix exceeded market expectations in all key metrics in the third quarter, with its shares approaching an all-time high. However, the soaring share price has sparked concerns of a potential overvaluation.