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As you know, the James Bond franchise is moving in a new direction under Amazon’s control. We still don’t know how everything will play out, but there are a lot of rumors floating around, which makes the debates all the more interesting.

Along the rumors, there are also numerous fan theories about possible new characters and you’ve probably come across many fans who believe that Pierce Brosnan, who played Agent 007 at one point, should be cast as M. Now, the actor has responded to these claims.

Related: Amazon’s New Bond Producers: Amy Pascal & David Heyman Reportedly Set to Shake Up 007

M is an exceptionally important character in the franchise. As the head of the MI6, M is Bond’s superior and is in charge of running the whole operation. The character has been portrayed by several actors over the years, and they are Bernard Lee (1962–1979), John Huston...

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to Paramount+ in April. The Paramount Plus April 2025 schedule includes a refreshed Earthly Adventures collection in celebration of Earth Month, the Guy Ritchie series MobLand, The Carters: Hurts to Love You, and NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship games.

In celebration of Earth Month, the refreshed Earthly Adventures collection features a diverse array of movies and series, including Smithsonian Channel’s docuseries Aerial America, David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef, Epic Yellowstone, and Wild Wild East. The collection includes more than 10 specially curated content carousels to offer a comprehensive tour of our planet and face-to-face journeys with exotic creatures and natural phenomena.

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Before April hits the ground running, March leaves a parting gift in the form of MobLand, a high-stakes crime drama helmed by Guy Ritchie with a powerhouse cast including Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan,...

Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate Uberto Pasolini – who produced “The Full Monty” and most recently directed “The Return,” starring Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus – has embarked on a TV series adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical adventure “Gulliver’s Travels.”

Prominent British writer William Ivory is writing the screenplay for the six-episode project on which Pasolini will serve as showrunner. The high-end show, now in early stages, is being produced by Italy’s Roberto Sessa (“The Sea Beyond”) and Germany’s Jan Wünschmann. It will be unveiled to prospective broadcasters during the Series Mania festival in Lille.

World sales will be jointly handled by Germany’s Beta Film and Zdf Studios.

“What Gulliver allows us to do today is to make something really, really fun,” Pasolini told Variety. But at the same time – very much like Swift did in his time – to talk about the world around us; to talk about politics; to talk...

Some more photos from the set of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey have been doing the rounds online, and this time we have another look at Matt Damon's Odysseus as he prepares to enter the cave of the Cyclops known as Polyphemus.

Filming for these scenes is taking place at Nestor’s Cave in Greece, and we have heard that a 6x6m mechanical animatronic puppet of Polyphemus was created for the sequence.

Unfortunately, we don't have any shots of the monster himself, but we'll be sure to update if any find their way online.

In the original story, Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and the nymph Thoösa. Odysseus and his men were captured by the cyclops when they were cast ashore on the coast of Sicily. Polyphemus devoured several of Odysseus' companions before the legendary hero managed to blind the giant...

The White Lotus star, Jason Isaacs is currently facing controversies for his bizarre “double standard” comment on his onscreen n*dity and his further attempt to backtrack his remarks. And suddenly, amid this chaotic time, we were reminded of when he refused to attack J.K. Rowling, following her remarks on the transgender community.

Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | image: Warner Bros.

Previously in 2020, when J.K. Rowling came under fire for her outspoken remarks on transgender rights, most of her Harry Potter stars stood against her—but not Jason Isaacs. Claiming to have different opinions from Rowling, in regards to trans rights, Issacs then highlighted the author’s goodwill and simply refused to criticize her.

Unlike the Golden Trio, Jason Isaacs refused to criticize J.K. Rowling’s controversial opinions

Ever since the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement, J.K. Rowling has...

A Complete Unknown is heading to streaming. Timothée Chalamet fans will soon be able to stream his Oscar-nominated performance as Bob Dylan on Hulu.

Per Deadline, the Searchlight biopic arrives on the streamer on March 27 after a 92-day theatrical window. Directed by James Mangold, A Complete Unknown is based on the 2015 biography for Bob Dylan, Elijah Wald's Dylan Goes Electric!. The movie focuses mostly on Dylan's rise in folk music by utilizing electric instruments, with the title coming from the lyrics of "Like a Rolling Stone," one of the singer's most popular songs. The movie is widely considered to be among the best film releases of 2024, and it earned over $109 million at the box office.

For his performance in A Complete Unknown, Chalamet won the SAG Award for Best Actor, beating out fellow nominees Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave...

Banijay U.K. has signed a development deal with award-winning producer Ellie Wood and her company Clearwood Films and, as the first project, acquired rights to Barbara Pym’s classic 1953 novel “Excellent Women” with an option to develop further Pym books.

Under the terms of the deal, Clearwood will have access to funding to develop ideas and treatments as well as support from central Banijay U.K. resources including finance, legal and business affairs. Once greenlit, Clearwood has the option to partner with Banijay U.K. companies to co-produce. It follows on from a first look deal between Banijay Rights, Banijay’s distribution arm, and Clearwood Films, which ran from 2019. Banijay Rights will continue to distribute Clearwood projects.

“Ellie is a brilliant producer with an established reputation for creating standout, high quality drama,” said Banijay U.K. CEO Patrick Holland. “Banijay Rights have had a successful first look deal in place with Clearwood,...

Ellie Wood, the producer behind Netflix film The Dig, has struck a development deal with Banijay UK and is working an adaptation of Barbara Pym’s ‘Excellent Women’ novels.

Under terms of the agreement with Banijay Entertainment’s British arm, Wood’s Clearwood Films will get access to funding to develop ideas and treatments and support from centralized resources including finance, legal and business affairs.

First up from the partnership is the ‘Excellent Women’ adaptation, based on the novel from much-loved author Pym, whose novels are compared to those of Jane Austen. The book follows the story of a self-depreciating young women living in post-World War II London.

Should Clearwood land greenlights for the likes of ‘Excellent Women’, the producer will have the option to partner with Banijay UK production companies to co-produce.

Clearwood’s upcoming projects include an as-yet unannounced single scripted project for a linear broadcaster and 49 Days,...

Conan O'Brien appears to be the Academy's next golden boy as he is officially returning to preside over the Oscars in 2026 following a successful stint at the 97th Oscars ceremony that took place earlier this month. The news was shared by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on X/Twitter on Mar. 17, aka St. Patrick's Day, confirming that the comedian will take to the stage for the 98th Academy Awards next year. The star-studded shindig will be hosted out of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Mar. 15, 2026, so O'Brien has plenty of time to prepare for his sophomore turn.

"Forget the pot of gold – this St. Patrick's Day, we're giving you something even better. Conan O'Brien is officially returning to host the 98th Oscars!" the Academy wrote in the post (shared below). However, this wasn't the only comment that was made on the matter. Academy CEO...

Following the monumental creative shift in the James Bond franchise, which has seen the reins handed over to Amazon, has left fans waiting with bated breath to find out who will be chosen to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007. Now, an expert in the beloved action series has not only offered some insight into when we will find out this key piece of information, but has revealed a new favorite for the role...and he’s a real King’s Man.

Addressing Daniel Craig's potential successor, James Bond expert Mark O'Connell revealed during an appearance on Lbc that we will find out the identity of the next 007 by summer 2025. Not only that, he also offered a major hint as to which lesser-known actor is being eyed to play the lead in Amazon’s reboot: Harris Dickinson.

“Henry Cavill could be back in the running now. Amazon's...

As a post-apocalyptic story, 28 Years Later owes a lot to The Last of Us franchise. Returning screenwriter Alex Garland recently spoke with the series' co-showrunner and co-game creator Neil Druckmann about their respective IPs, revealing how each inspired the other in their own way.

Speaking via a Sony Creator to Creator video, Druckmann acknowledged the "direct line between the fast infected and the Infected in The Last of Us" on account of both monsters being sick, while Garland discussed how he wrote the sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later in line with Druckmann's storytelling. He originally had an idea in which "the heroes were Chinese Special Forces and the UK had been quarantined. China had also discovered that the virus had been weaponized."

"In order to protect themselves against that weapon, they had to get to a lab in the UK where the virus was created.

Michael Fassbender recalls auditioning for James Bond before Daniel Craig got the role, revealing what he ended up saying during his own audition. Craig's James Bond movies began with 2006's Casino Royale, marking a new beginning for 007 in the modern age. The actor was not the only one to audition for the role, however, with over 200 actors considered for the role. This included the likes of Hugh Jackman, Karl Urban, Henry Cavill, Sam Worthington, and Ralph Fiennes to name a few, with Fassbender being one of those who audition to play the core spy.

Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast(via GamesRadar), Fassbender explained how, during his audition for James Bond, he wound up talking about how good Craig would be in the role. The actor confessed he met with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and believes he promoted the actor who eventually scored the role. Check...

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is now filming in Greece, and the Oppenheimer director has assembled one of the most impressive casts we've seen in quite a while for his upcoming adaptation of Homer's epic poem.

We know that Matt Damon will take on the lead role of Odysseus, but the characters the rest of the starry cast are playing have been kept under wraps... until now.

Though some key cast members are not listed (Jon Bernthal, for example), Greek media site OneMan.com is claiming to have shed some light on which mythological heroes and villains a good chunk of the other actors will portray.

Just in case some of these roles are supposed to be a surprise, here's your possible spoiler warning.

Tom Holland will reportedly play Odysseus' son Telemachus (as expected), with Zendaya as Goddess of Wisdom Athena, Charlize Theron as Goddess of Sorcery Circe, Anne Hathaway as Odysseus' wife Penelope,...

To celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary this year, Focus Features is re-releasing Pride & Prejudice nationwide in a special theatrical event starting on April 20. Tickets are now available for the Jane Austen adaptation, which was a global hit with audiences of all ages and earned four Academy Award nominations, becoming one of the most beloved romance films of all time.

In addition to the theatrical event, the film’s 20th anniversary will be celebrated with a new line of merchandise. Focus is also partnering with Decca Records for the long-awaited vinyl release of the Academy Award-nominated Pride & Prejudice soundtrack, composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet, to be released later this spring in multiple formats.

Directed by Joe Wright and written by Deborah Moggach, Pride & Prejudice was originally released in 2005 and grossed over $122 million at the global box office.

The film’s cast includes Keira Knightley,...

The Harry Potterfranchise has plenty of villains to hate. The antagonists range from Hogwarts bully Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) to the Dark Lord himself, each presenting a different challenge to Harry (Daniel Radcliffe). But, despite his crucial role, even Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) isn't the worst the series has to offer. With antagonists like Umbridge (Imelda Staunton), whose self-righteous, sickly sweet attitude earns her a place among the most hated characters, and Fenrir Greyback (Dave Legeno), whose unique brand of violence is especially dark, it's hard to see Voldemort as the worst. He may be the central antagonist of Harry Potter, but Voldemort isn't the most evil character in the story. That honor goes to Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), the dedicated Death Eater, who, while not the leader of the organization, does the dirty work, unlike Voldemort himself.

Although they’ve rightly become iconic, the Harry Potter films do feature several scenes between them that continue to provoke questions and confusion in viewers. Many of these involve plot points that receive more thorough explanations in the novels the series is based on, but some points remain ambiguous or confounding even for viewers with knowledge of the books. One such moment from the series’ final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, is the scene in which Narcissa (Helen McCrory) of the usually villainous Malfoy family lies to Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) to conceal that Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) has survived the Dark Lord’s latest attempt to kill him.

“Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” a sequel to the 1984 music mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” will rock and roll into theaters this fall.

Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the rock comedy follow-up and set a theatrical release on Sept. 12. The indie studio, founded by Andrew Karpen in 2014, also landed the rights for the original “This Is Spinal Tap,” which has been newly restored and re-released in theaters over the summer. After returning to theaters, “This Is Spinal Tap” will subsequently land on digital and streaming platforms for the first time in years.

Directed by Rob Reiner, “Spinal Tap II” The End Continues” sees Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as members of “one of England’s loudest bands.” In the sequel, the fictional heavy metal group reunites after a 15-year hiatus for one final concert. Reiner returns Marty Dibergi, the documentarian who follows them on tour,...

An original Harry Potter star is open to appearing in the HBO reboot series. The highly anticipated television series is expected to begin filming this summer. Several big names are in conversation to play major characters in the adaptation of J.K. Rowling's iconic book series, including Oscar nominee Janet McTeer, who is reportedly in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, and Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu, who might be closing the deal to play Professor Severus Snape. Meanwhile, John Lithgow has been confirmed to star in the Harry Potter show as Professor Albus Dumbledore.

While talking to Us Weekly, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who portrayed a young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, reveals that he's open to joining the HBO reboot series. The star shares that he would love to play any character, though hecan't imagine himself asanyone other than a Slytherin. He also urges everyone to...

Another unsettling teaser trailer for 28 Years Laterhas been released.

Per RegalMovies on X, an eerie new teaser for 28 Years Later dropped. The short 15-second teaser features white text over a red background reading "In 28 days It began," followed by "In 28 weeks it spread," ending ominously with "In 28 years it evolved." The teaser features the same 1915 Taylor Holmes recording of Rudyard Kipling's 1903 poem "Boots" used in the film's first trailer. 28 Years Later releases in theaters on June 20th of this year.

New teaser for 28 Years Later.In theaters June 20.pic.twitter.com/ctpbJTL7jS— Cbr (@Cbr) March 11, 2025

28 Years Later will be the third entry in the post-apocalyptic horror film series, starting with the original 2002 film 28 Days Later and later the 2007 film 28 Weeks Later. The director of the original 2002 film, Danny Boyle, returns to the zombie film alongside other series veterans, including screenwriter Alex Garland and actor Cillian Murphy.

The upcoming Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated projects, especially as it's been teased as a more "faithful adaptation" of J.K. Rowling's book series. With few details about the upcoming version, the series is expected to feature an all-new cast.

With only one character officially confirmed, John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore, and two more in negotiations, Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape, the anticipation is growing. Many original stars, including lead actor Daniel Radcliffe, have teased that they will not be a part of the new series, but others have shown an interest in coming back. One of them is Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, who told Us Weekly he'd love to play "any character" in the upcoming series.

Fiennes-Tiffin was one of several actors to play Lord Voldemort. The actor played the 11-year-old version of Tom Riddle in Harry Potter...

It's almost a given for horror fans to compare their favorite movies/shows. But, no one expected Alex Garland, the writer of 28 Days Later, to compare his own movie to HBO's hit The Last of Us series. Not only did Garland pit the two franchises against each other, he actually thinks the video game adaptation is better. Both IPs are gearing up for their next releases, with 28 Years Later releasing on Jun. 20, and The Last of Us Season 2 premiering on HBO on Apr. 13.

During an interview with The Last of Us video game's creator Neil Druckmann for Sony, Garland discussed the similarities and comparisons between both zombie franchises. 28 Days Later is one of the most lauded zombie movies of all time, but Garland admitted that The Last of Us is that much better than his own movie. "Let me say this: The Last of Us is better than 28 Days [Later]," he revealed.

This just in — the first promo teaser for the upcoming zombie apocalypse film 28 Years Lateris out! The highly anticipated horror flick is the third installment in the28 Days Later film franchise, created by Alex Garland. Directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), 28 Years Later stars Jodie Comer(Killing Eve), Aaron Taylor-Johnson(Kick-Ass), and Ralph Fiennes(Harry Potter) in lead roles.

UTA’s Co-Head of Media Rights, Jason Richman, is feeling reflective after one of the most shocking beginnings to a year the entertainment industry can remember. The prominent lit exec is considering how the industry has been recovering from the California wildfires that tore through neighborhoods in January, as he prepares for the London Book Fair (Lbf), kicking off thousands of miles away this week in the UK. Richman will be repping the likes of Adam Kay’s thriller A Particularly Nasty Case and Jemimah Wei’s The Original Daughter and sees the event as a reset opportunity for the international book-to-screen market.

“The fires in L.A. were an awful way to start the year,” he tells us. “As L.A. heals, rebuilds, and transitions into our new normal, the film and TV industry is ramping back up. Lots of new development has commenced, and there seems to be...

It’s Anya Taylor-Joy’s world. We are just living in it. Her latest film, The Gorge, recently became Apple TV+’s biggest launch. The streaming giant doesn’t normally disclose specific numbers, but exceptions tend to be made for Number 1, which was the case with the new flick. A recent report by Deadline reveals that the film has driven double-digit growth globally for the streaming service and boosted new viewership figures by over 80% since its debut on Friday, February 14. Impressive!

Taylor-Joy has been on a roll in the 2020s, wowing fans with her performances in Peaky Blinders, The Northman, Amsterdam, Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. She also did excellent work on The Menu, a movie that continues to soar, two years after its release. In February, the black comedy horror hit Netflix’s Top 10 chart in U.S., proving that quality never goes out of fashion.

One of the most talented names in Hollywood, Adrien Brody most recently made headlines for his win at the Oscars. Brody nabbed the Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in The Brutalist,making the award his second Oscar win. Competing for the award were Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice), all of whom Brody successfully beat out.

Although now hailed as one of the best actors in film, a lesser popularized fact about Adrien Brody is that he has starred in some major box office flops over the years. One which takes the cake is Brody's 2018 film Air Strike. Given that he made a brief appearance alongside Bruce Willis and teamed up with Mel Gibson (a producer on the film) for the project, it was likely that Brody did not dream of the work going up in flames.

In September 2022, a movie starring Ralph Fiennes that defied all expectations and eluded an easy label was released with little fanfare but quickly caught the attention of audiences everywhere. Through word of mouth, The Menu became something of a phenomenon – a mid-budget movie that didn’t quite fit into any one genre, and that gave very little away in its marketing, was suddenly one of the most discussed and debated movies of the year.

It was this fascination and intrigue surrounding it that quickly made it arguably one of the best movies to come out in 2022, and certainly one of the most popular, despite its modest beginnings. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, this movie has continued to be a favorite among audiences of all kinds and is still just as popular over two years later. So, what is it about this movie that has fans so captivated?...

Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), the Dark Lord himself, is one of the most chilling villains in cinematic history. He's the most powerful dark wizard of all time, someone who has been murdering his way to power since he was a teenager. He's an archetype of evil, with his dark cloak, pale skin, and serpentine eyes; deserving a spot up there with fantasy's all-time scariest baddies like Sauron and Narnia's White Witch.

Although nothing has been officially confirmed, HBO continues to fill out the cast of its Harry Potter TV show, one actor at a time.

Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.

Another day, another casting as HBO continues working on a TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO has offered the role of Severus Snape to British actor Paapa Essiedu, although it’s unclear if it is official or not.

Snape is one of the biggest characters in the Harry Potter series. The embittered, intelligent, and seething Potions professor at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fan favorite, partly due to the late Alan Rickman’s portrayal and partly for his instant loathing of young Harry Potter from the moment he arrives.

Enter Paapa Essiedu Paapa Essiedu in The Lazarus Project...

The star-studded cast of Ben Affleck’s Netflix thriller “Animals” is bolstering its ranks. Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen and Christopher Woodley have joined the film alongside Affleck, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz.

Golden Globe and Emmy nominated filmmaker, playwright and actor Mark Kassen is the founder of Like Minded Entertainment and co-founder of the civic engagement platform A Starting Point. Mark’s feature film directing and producing credits include “Puncture” starring Chris Evans, “Bernard and Doris” starring Ralph Fiennes and Susan Sarandon for HBO, and Chris Evans’ ‘Before We Go”.

Kassen has produced and been showrunner of multiple scripted, reality and documentary series across networks such as Fox, MTV, IFC, AMC and Sundance Channel. He also starred in the Tony Award winning Broadway production of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” and as wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed off-Broadway, multimedia play “Little Willy.

Timothée Chalamet had the Oscar buzz for A Complete Unknown even before the release of the film, but sadly, he lost the Best Actor award to Adrien Brody, who starred in The Brutalist. Both of them delivered exceptional performances, but it seems like the award-giving body has a favorite.

Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown / Credits: Searchlight Pictures

Brody led the epic period drama as a visionary architect escaping post-war Europe to rebuild his life and career. It received ten nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, with the actor taking home the coveted statuette. They say that Holocaust films tend to do well at the Oscars, and it seems like the rumors are true.

Kate Winslet predicted her Oscar win three years before she starred in a Holocaust film

This sentiment about Holocaust movies being a favorite contender at the Oscars started from a line in 2005’s BBC sitcom Extras...

On the heels of a chaotic awards season, one lesson is clear from awards show telecasts: stay on linear and watch ratings dwindle, or expand viewership with a livestream component and see ratings rebound.

The 2025 awards season marked a pivotal moment for streaming. The Oscars were live-streamed for the first time on Hulu, the Grammys and Golden Globes already had live-streaming established on Paramount+, and the SAG Awards marked a second year with a Netflix livestream. And the Emmys are gearing up for a cross-platform telecast on CBS and Paramount+ this September.

Though Sunday’s Oscars faced some technological glitches on Hulu, the ceremony’s first-ever livestream boosted the 97th Academy Awards to its biggest audience in five years. The same was true for the Golden Globes, whose combined viewership across CBS and Paramount+ reached the show’s biggest audience since 2020. The SAG Awards also built on their Netflix viewership from last year,...

Amid Amazon's creative takeover of the James Bond film franchise, several stars and directors continue to be linked to the beloved action series as the studio figures out its future. Oscar-winning helmer and Conclave brainchild Edward Berger is one such name, confirming his interest in directing a James Bond entry, though he admits the takeover has "changed" his thought process.

Speaking with Variety on the 97th Academy Awards red carpet, Berger addressed reports he held talks about potentially directing James Bond 26. While denying the talks happened, Berger revealed his interest in making a James Bond film. However, with long-time producer Barbara Broccoli out of the picture, Berger's interest in leading a franchise installment has cooled. “Barbara Broccoli is no longer doing it, and she is at the heart of this project, so I think it’s something different,” Berger said. “I don’t know. Things have changed. We will certainly miss her very much.

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot is one of the most anticipated projects. With an already established fanbase, the series comes with a lot of pressure in terms of casting, storytelling, and universe.

With a premiere date tentatively set for 2026, HBO hasn't revealed any details about the upcoming project. The only known details were Warner Bros. Discovery's pledge for a more accurate depiction of the seven novels in J.K. Rowling's original Harry Potter series, and that critically acclaimed actor John Lithgow will be the new Professor Albus Dumbledore. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the series has received a disappointing update for the movie fans.

Speaking whether the new series will feature any of the original actors, Warner Bros. Discovery's IP exec Sarah Aubrey revealed the executives are looking at new, fresh talent, instead of casting some of the original actors.

We don’t want to repeat people that were in the movies.

Chelsea Handler is addressing the rumors about an alleged romance with Ralph Fiennes.

The 50-year-old comedian, who was seen leaving the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party arm-in-arm with the 62-year-old Conclave actor, addressed the romance rumors in an interview.

Chelsea has since explained that “all that happened” between her and Ralph after the awards show was they “went from one party to another party,” in an interview with Et.

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She also emphasized that it was not just the two of them, and they were actually “with a group of people.”

“I don’t think Ralph Fiennes is marriage material,” she also told the outlet.

“And I don’t think I’m marriage material.”

She said they “might be a good pairing in that sense,” but “I don’t think either one of us is getting married.”

Chelsea did, however, confirm that she’s dating someone.

It’s a pity Adrien Brody beat Ralph Fiennes to the Oscar. While Brody’s brooding presence in The Brutalist goes a long way in irradiating the aridity of the film, what Ralph Fiennes does in Conclave is something far more momentous. In this discourse on papal politics, Fiennes plays Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, a candidate for popehood after the Pope passes away, leaving the question of his successor in a conundrum.

While the skirmish for succession is no different from what happens when a chief minister of an Indian state passes away, the focus here is on sifting through the layers of protocol to come to the rather sobering conclusion: the rites of religion are as transmogrifying as politics. There are no unbreakable moral and ethical rules in either activity.

Director Edward Berger has earlier directed films in German. Conclave is his first English-language film. But be warned: about twenty...

Ralph Fiennes has appeared in a wide variety of projects that have showcased his talents over the years. He has appeared in dramas, comedies, and everything in between. He has received critical acclaim for these performances, and has won numerous awards. Fiennes has appeared in massive franchises and quirky smaller projects, which demonstrates his range. He has a history of creating deeply compelling characters who are worth investing in.

One of the best war movies ever made, and the best in modern times according to many, is currently on a major streaming platform for fans to enjoy. The Hurt Locker, starring the McU's Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie, debuted in 2008 to critical acclaim and became a box-office success.

The Hurt Locker is streaming on Paramount+. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) and written by Mark Boal (who drew on his experience as a journalist embedded with troops and bomb squads during the Iraq War), the war drama follows a bomb disposal team's operations to neutralize improvised explosive devices across hot spots in the Middle East. Tension comes to a head when the team's leader gets killed and replaced by a maverick operative. Alongside Renner as Sergeant First Class William James and Mackie as Sergeant J.T. Sanborn, the movie's ensemble cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, David Morse,...

Deadpool & Wolverine opened with Wade Wilson pulling off some impressive dance moves to the tune of Nsync's "Bye Bye Bye." However, it wasn't Ryan Reynolds in the suit; instead, dancer Nick Pauley took on the role of the McU's "Dancepool."

During Sunday's 97th Academy Awards, host Conan O'Brien performed "I Won't Waste Time" and was accompanied on stage by Dune: Part Two's Sandworm and Deadpool & Wolverine's titular Merc with the Mouth.

The Marvel Studios movie didn't receive a single nomination - much to the chagrin of many comic book fans - but Deadpool's cameo felt like an acknowledgement of what a positive impact the threequel made to theaters in 2024.

Now, Pauley has taken to Instagram to confirm he once again donned the suit for the Oscars. He also credited Ryan Reynolds for advocating that he be the one who hit the stage as "Dancepool."

"Thank you [Ryan Reynolds]; who loved the...

Mikey Madison was already starting to get a lot of attention thanks to her lead performance in Sean Baker's Anora, but Sunday's surprise Best Actress Oscar win is certain to make the 25-year-old a highly in-demand star in Hollywood.

Major studios are sure to have reached out already, and we're now hearing that Madison could be in line to play a character in an upcoming Marvel Studios project.

We don't have much to go on, but scooper Daniel Richtman is reporting that Madison is "being considered" for an MCU role.

It's always worth keeping in mind that Marvel Studios meets with and reaches out to a lot of talent (it might be quicker to list the people that haven't been up for a part at one point or another), so this is far from a guarantee that Madison is even in talks with the studio.

Even so, there's already...

Conclave has proven to be one of the most narratively striking and iconic thrillers of recent memory, with its relevant themes and reflection of modern evolution and discussion on Catholic values ringing true with audiences and critics worldwide. The film follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who is tasked with managing the covert and ritual of electing a new pope following the unexpected death of the current Pope. With cardinals arriving from all over the world, various infighting, drama, and investigations threaten to destroy the entire voting process.

Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night, but his celebratory moment was overshadowed by a bizarre act that left viewers stunned.

The 51-year-old actor, who won for his performance in The Brutalist, grew emotional as his name was announced, beating nominees Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Sebastian Stan and Ralph Fiennes.

However, as Brody made his way up to the stage, he turned, removed his gum and threw it toward his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, 48—Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife—who swiftly caught it before he continued his walk to the podium.

Social media erupted in response to the moment, with fans calling it “disgusting” and “disrespectful.” One viewer posted, “Adrien Brody Throwing his gum at Georgina Chapman while on the stairs to accept his award is honestly more shocking to me than Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.” Another added, “Adrien Brody’s wife...

Chelsea Handler and Ralph Fiennes are a rumored new couple, but a source is claiming that they’re not yet officially dating.

The 62-year-old Conclave actor and the 50-year-old comedian were seen arm-in-arm while leaving an Oscars after party over the weekend, sparking rumors that they could be dating.

In a pre-taped interview that was released right after the Oscars, Chelsea also admitted that she’s been seeing someone for the past nine months and divulged some details about their sex life.

Now, a source is speaking out.

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“Chelsea and Ralph are testing the waters and keeping things casual for now, they’re not exclusive or officially dating just having fun,” a source told TMZ.

It seems that Ralph isn’t the guy who Chelsea has been seeing for nine months as the source says they first started talking after the Critics Choice Awards in February.

Much like the three-and-a-half hour epic The Brutalist, Adrien Brody’s Oscar-winning speech at the Oscars went on longer than anticipated. Brody, who won the Oscar for Best Actor on Sunday, discussed the fragile profession that is acting, the career-topping accolade, and his talented co-stars and director for a record-breaking five minutes and 36 seconds, shattering the Guinness World Record for longest acceptance speech in the award ceremony’s history. Brody reacted to his long-winded speech in a social media post Monday, joking that he’d keep it brief.

“I’m...

After “Civil War,” Alex Garland is still staying on the battlefront. The filmmaker next co-directs the upcoming A24 military drama-thriller “Warfare” alongside real-life Navy Seal veteran Ray Mendoza. The duo also both co-wrote the feature.

“Warfare” stars Oscar nominee Charles Melton, plus Kit Connor, Will Poulter, Noah Centineo, and Michael Gandolfini. The film is told in real time and following a platoon of American Navy SEALs as they occupy the home of an Iraqi family during war.

Per an official synopsis, the film “embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, over-watching the movement of U.S. forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.”

The large ensemble cast also includes D’pharaoh Woon-a-Tai, Cosmo Jarvis, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Adain Bradley,...

There’s no question that one of the weirdest moments of the 97th Academy Awards came in the form of a James Bond musical tribute, an unexpected sight that, quite frankly, left those watching baffled and bemused (even Bond star Ralph Fiennes looked politely mortified). With Amazon now in control of the 007 franchise—as jokingly addressed by host Conan O'Brien during the show—fans had been expecting some sort of major announcement about its future, but instead, the segment they were "treated to" was an elaborate musical number featuring performances from Doja Cat, Raye, and Blackpink’s Lisa, which, while undoubtedly ambitious, didn’t exactly connect the way they wanted it.

Can Adrien Brody ever truly own his Oscar?(Photo Credit – theacademy/Instagram)

Adrien Brody may have claimed the Best Actor title at this year’s Oscars, but the golden trophy in his hands? That doesn’t technically belong to him.

Of course, that won’t stop The Brutalist star from proudly displaying it on his mantle, at least for now. After a fierce competition against Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice), and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Brody emerged victorious for his portrayal of László Tóth, an architect striving to rebuild his life in America.

Adrien Brody takes extra time to call out Jew-hate and racism while accepting his second Oscar for Best Actor.

He also deserves the award for Best Humanity at the Oscars.

Thank you, Adrien.

Chelsea Handler confirms that she has a new boyfriend!

The 50-year-old comedian sparked dating rumors with Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes after leaving the Vanity Fair Party arm-in-arm with him.

In an appearance on the March 4 episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Chelsea opens up about her dating life and confirms she has been seeing someone for “nine months.”

Keep reading to find out more…

“I have someone that I’m seeing now that I’m very attracted to and that I like having sex with, and so that’s a really good like nice little thing I have going,” Chelsea said (via People).

When asked if the relationship is serious, Chelsea said she doesn’t consider herself a “relationship person.” She said, “I don’t think any relationships that I’ve been in [have been] serious.”

“I think of myself as a purpose person,” Chelsea said. “Like my purpose is here,...

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Conclave picked up the Best Adapted screenplay at the 97th Academy Awards, following its Best Screenplay win at the Golden Globes. The film imagines what might happen behind closed doors of the famously secretive process of selecting a new pope, and, if Conclave is to be believed, it is messy.

The script, penned by Peter Straughan, is packed to the gills with plenty of fast-talking arguments, whispered deliberations,...

Ralph Fienneswas disappointed at this year’s Oscars, when his highly acclaimed movie Conclavelost out in several big categories to Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Anora. However, the biggest night of the Hollywood awards season has had a huge effect on the movie’s resurgence on Peacock. After being on the platform for over two months, Conclave has jumped straight back into the number one spot on the streamer’s chart.

While there is little doubt that Fiennes, and other Conclave nominees – including the movie itself in the Best Picture category – would have been happier walking away with a statuette or two, the film’s resurrection on streaming as people flock to check out what the movie is all about is a very welcome consolation prize.

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Live awards telecasts like the Oscars air with commercials that take up about 15 minutes every hour, which means that we see those attending for about three-quarters of the ceremony. During the remaining quarter when the cameras are not rolling, they tend to mingle and have fun.

During the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, nominee Colman Domingo jumped onstage during one of the commercial breaks, tequila in hand, offered a toast and engaged the audience to stand up and dance.

He came into possession of tequila after small bottles of Don Julio were passed out to every member of the audience — even those who don’t drink.

Domingo was at the center of multiple behind-the-scenes happenings at the Oscars.

This might not top Ellen DeGeneres’ epic selfie from the 2014 Oscars but would come close. The five Best Actor nominees — Domingo, Timothée Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, Ralph Fiennes and Adrien Brody — had become chummy during...