During a presentation about upcoming HBO shows, CEO Casey Bloys discussed plans for the Harry Potter TV series after its first season. He explained that a key priority is minimizing the time between filming seasons, both to avoid significant changes in the young actors’ appearances and to keep the show’s continuity smooth for viewers. The goal is to prevent noticeable aging of the cast and jarring transitions between seasons.
It was understandable to be skeptical when Transformers One was announced as an origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, especially with a star-studded voice cast like Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree-Henry, and Scarlett Johansson. Many wondered how those famous voices would fit the iconic characters. Although the movie didn’t make a big splash at the box office, it quietly earned a lot of positive buzz. While it wasn’t enough to revitalize the franchise – and is already fading from memory – Transformers One stands out as the most overlooked gem in the entire series.
Joining I Love LA for a , from Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin.
Zach (Jeremy Irvine, known from Outlander: Blood of my Blood) and Emmy (Hera Hilmar, from See) are enjoying a hot air balloon ride when someone from Zach’s past unexpectedly appears. This encounter is just the beginning of a dangerous fight for survival high in the sky. Grammer stars as Harry, and Olga Kurylenko (Thunderbolts) completes the main cast as Julia.
With Elon Musk potentially becoming the world’s first trillionaire, many people, including Billie Eilish, have questioned how he’s choosing to use his vast wealth. Eilish recently highlighted a list of five suggestions from the activist group My Voice, My Choice, outlining how Musk could use his money for good, before sharing her own strong opinions about him.
As a pop culture observer, the recent auction of O.J. Simpson’s belongings after his death was fascinating, but one item really stood out: a Bible given to him by Robert Kardashian following his 1994 arrest. I was particularly struck by the news that Kim Kardashian tried to buy it privately for $15,000 – a move that was turned down, and, of course, documented for all of us to see on her family’s Hulu show, The Kardashians. It really highlighted how deeply intertwined their families are, even decades later.
I was so fascinated by a recent interview with Brendan Fraser where he talked to the Associated Press. He really got into how the Mummy movies ended up going in a different direction than he initially imagined after The Mummy Returns. It’s amazing to hear him say that the next film is the one he’s been wanting to make for twenty years – it sounds like a real passion project, and I can’t wait to see it!
According to a post on the Film & Television Industry Alliance website, production for Squid Game: America is scheduled to start in Los Angeles on February 26, 2026. This new series, based on the popular Korean show, will be set in the same universe but focus on how the games are run in the United States. While details are limited, the listing reveals some unexpected names involved in the project.
After turning heads with his stylish look at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, actor Jack O’Connell is gaining popularity among fans as a potential James Bond. Many believe he perfectly embodies the 007 image, particularly after seeing him in a sharp, tailored black suit. Fans immediately took to social media to express their enthusiasm, declaring him the ideal choice to take on the iconic role.
Forget titles like Wanted: Dead or Alive, Flesh & Blood, or Desert Law. You need to see Blind Fury! Rutger Hauer stars as a Vietnam vet who’s lost his sight but become a master swordsman with incredibly sharp senses. It’s a funny, action-packed, and thoroughly enjoyable ’80s film – a real must-watch.