'Harry Potter' TV Series First Look, Trailer Coming Wednesday | THR News
The Hollywood Reporter released the first official still from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, showing a young Harry, played by Dominic Mclofflin, walking toward a snow‑covered Quidditch pitch in a Gryffindor cloak. The post also confirmed that a teaser trailer will drop on Wednesday, stoking anticipation among the franchise’s massive fan base. The series will reimagine J.K. Rowling’s seven books, dedicating one season to each novel, with a planned launch in 2027. The new ensemble features Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Alistair Stout as Ron, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, and Nick Frost as Hagrid, among others, signaling a fresh creative direction while leveraging the franchise’s $7 billion box‑office legacy. Warner Bros. Discovery’s head of global streaming and games hailed the project as “the biggest streaming event in HBO Max’s history, and arguably in streaming period,” underscoring the platform’s confidence in the show’s cultural and commercial pull. The teaser’s cryptic caption—“Tomorrow ⚡”—adds to the hype, promising a high‑profile rollout. If the series meets expectations, it could redefine premium‑television adaptations, draw new subscribers to HBO Max, and extend the Harry Potter brand’s profitability well beyond its cinematic run, setting a benchmark for future literary franchises on streaming services.
Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page on Filming in Tuscany, Their Favorite Travel Destinations & More
In a candid behind‑the‑scenes interview filmed on the set of their Hollywood Reporter cover shoot, Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page discuss how shooting in Tuscany reshaped their approach to travel and adventure. Both actors stress the value of spontaneous decisions—Bailey likens her character’s...
#LisaKudrow on How #TheComeback Has Chronicled Two Decades of the Television Industry #shorts
Lisa Kudrow reflects on how her HBO series “The Comeback” unintentionally documented two decades of seismic shifts in television production. She notes the first season’s satire of reality‑TV’s rise, which sparked industry fears that scripted writers would become obsolete as...
Kaouther Ben Hania Says Her Film's Lead Actor Is Absent Due to Trump's Palestinian Ban | Oscars 2026
At the 2026 Oscars, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania accepted a nomination for her documentary while drawing attention to a geopolitical controversy: her film’s lead actor, a Palestinian, could not attend because a travel ban instituted under former President Donald...
'Reminders of Him' Cast & Author Colleen Hoover Break Down the Emotional Book Adaptation | THR News
Colleen Hoover’s bestseller "Reminders of Him" is being transformed into a feature film, with The Hollywood Reporter interviewing the author and principal cast members. The adaptation stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford, and emphasizes...
Billie Eilish in Talks to Make Movie Debut in Sarah Polley's 'The Bell Jar' | THR News
Music icon Billie Eilish is in negotiations to make her feature‑film acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel The Bell Jar. Polley, who earned an Oscar for the screenplay of Women Talking, is writing and directing the project. The...
Conan O'Brien Breaks Down His 2026 Oscars Prep: Goals for the Night, Biggest Fears & More
Conan O'Brien gives fans a rare glimpse into the exhaustive preparation behind his role as host of the 2026 Academy Awards. From constructing a replica Dolby Theatre in his basement to hiring look‑alikes of stars like Michael B. Jordan, he treats...
HBO Max & Paramount+ to Combine Into One Streaming Service | THR News
HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge into a single streaming platform once Paramount Skydance finalizes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined service would immediately command over 200 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers. Executives say the consolidation is designed to create a...