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HBO's Harry Potter gives Lucius Malfoy a backstory in season 1 — the villain who actually needs one is Quirrell
‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ is set to deepen one villain — yet, for Season 1, it’s another who’s crying out for a proper backstory.
September 18, 2026 2:58 am
HBO has found its Arthur Weasley: Rafe Spall takes the role Mark Williams played in eight films
HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle and Colin Creevey for Season 2 — but the fresh faces behind them may surprise you.
September 16, 2026 2:04 pm
A Harry Potter star has shared Alan Rickman’s heartwarming off-camera mission
Gary Oldman has lifted the lid on a quietly heartwarming behind‑the‑scenes mission Alan Rickman maintained on Harry Potter, underlining the late star’s famed kindness.
September 13, 2026 9:06 pm
HBO's Harry Potter has cast a 19-year-old Emmy winner as Tom Riddle and recast Ginny before season one airs
Before Season 1 even lands, HBO’s Harry Potter has already locked in who’s playing Season 2’s Tom Riddle and Dobby — and yes, there’s a new Ginny Weasley.
September 6, 2026 9:45 pm
Not great: 'Harry Potter' fans say HBO's reboot is missing a key part
Following the second 'Harry Potter' trailer, one part of the show isn’t going down as favourably as the original movie.
September 3, 2026 9:38 pm
Ready to argue? Eight confirmed ways HBO’s Harry Potter TV series diverges from the movie
A fresh trailer for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' remake has landed, and it’s already teasing hefty departures from the films in the HBO show.
September 2, 2026 8:03 pm
We still want the scrapped ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off — shame about the unbeatable snag
Warner Bros. has reportedly binned the Harry Potter spin-off fans wanted most — and once you clock its biggest snag, that might feel like a mercy.
August 31, 2026 2:18 pm
Gilderoy Lockhart role goes to Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter series season 2
Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its fame-obsessed Gilderoy Lockhart — and it’s a very familiar face.
August 12, 2026 3:56 pm
Backlash prompts HBO to tweak 'Harry Potter' footage months before debut
HBO’s new 'Harry Potter' push is revamping the visuals before Christmas — and the scale of the shake-up might surprise you.
August 6, 2026 10:23 pm
Harry Potter TV Series Is Microchipping Its Props—Here’s Why
The magic is vanishing: a rash of thefts on the set of HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series has forced the studio to microchip its props so they don’t disappear again.
May 9, 2026 9:34 pm
HBO's Massive Harry Potter Reboot Is Poised to Eclipse Game of Thrones
HBO sets December 2026 debut for its Harry Potter TV series, drawing Game of Thrones comparisons.
May 8, 2026 6:26 pm
Move Over Barbenheimer: Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia Are 2026's Must-See Double Feature
Christmas Day 2026 is now a franchise showdown: HBO's Harry Potter and Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia debut the same day—the next Barbenheimer is locked in.
April 10, 2026 4:34 pm
HBO Finally Addresses Harry Potter Season One Concerns — Here’s The Plan
HBO’s Harry Potter special Finding Harry hints the series’ first season could be a bumpy ride — and fans should brace for impact.
April 9, 2026 6:40 pm
HBO's Harry Potter Reboot Has Streaming Under Its Spell
Boycott buzz fizzles as a breakout streaming special supercharges demand for HBO’s Harry Potter reboot.
April 8, 2026 1:17 pm
SNL Skewers New Snape Casting, Calls Harry Potter Racist
With HBO’s Harry Potter reboot looming, SNL pounced on the backlash to Paapa Essiedu replacing Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, riffing on a Black Snape and branding the franchise racist.
April 6, 2026 4:23 pm
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Is Already Hitting Major Snags
HBO's Harry Potter series is racing toward a 2026 premiere, but the road is already riddled with red flags.
March 31, 2026 12:45 pm
New HBO Harry Potter Trailer Teases Hermione Taking Neville’s Best Book Moments Again
Hermione Granger is stealing Neville Longbottom’s moments again—the latest Harry Potter adaptation is repeating the first book’s scene swap.
March 30, 2026 2:43 pm
HBO Boss Finally Reveals Where Harry Potter Season 2 Stands
HBO is already lining up year two of Harry Potter, with chairman Casey Bloys confirming Season 2 writing is underway and hinting at a swift return after the series debuts.
March 30, 2026 12:47 pm
Draco Malfoy Star Tom Felton Finally Reveals His Favorite Harry Potter Film — And It’s Not The One You Expect
With HBO reviving Harry Potter for TV, Draco Malfoy star Tom Felton looks back on his Hogwarts years, weighs in on the reboot, and bluntly names his favorite film in the franchise.
March 30, 2026 12:17 pm
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