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Albus Dumbledore may be missing from HBO Max’s upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot. John Lithgow, who plays Hogwarts’ famous headmaster in the new series, reportedly considered leaving the show due to the backlash he received after the casting announcement over JK Rowling’s anti-trans comments. In a new interview with The New York Times, Lithgow said that while she disagrees with Rowling’s views on transgender issues, she believes the Harry Potter books themselves are “clearly on the side of the angels against intolerance and bigotry.” But the Times wrote that Lithgow, who was “stinged” by the harsh online reaction, “considered quitting…
Ryan Gosling gave a rare insight into his and Eva Mendes’ crazy, silly love. The actor was asked on Wednesday’s episode of “New Heights” if he loves his movie soundtracks. Oscar-nominated “Blade Runner 2049” co-star Harrison Ford specifically appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” earlier this month. The viewer understands that he did this “of course”. Ryan Gosling made a rare bedroom confession Wednesday amid his romance with Eva Mendes. YouTube/New Heights The actor (pictured above on March 5) admitted that he doesn’t love the soundtracks of his movies. Todd Ouyoung/NBC via Getty Images But Gosling told podcast co-hosts Travis Kelsey…
This year’s South by Southwest Film Festival was shortened to seven days, but filmmakers still brought movie and TV titles filled with blood, laughter and tears to an applauding audience in Austin to complement the tacos and barbecue. It’s been a strong year for the headliner section of SXSW. Many studio-supported titles and celebrity names are featured. Three of the films made the Best of Fest list. KiKi Palmer’s sci-fi comedy “I Love Boosters,” directed by Boots Riley, “Over Your Dead Body,” a comedy thriller starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving directed by Jorma Taccone, and “They Will Kill You,”…
Citizens of Heaven, a new Finnish series written by Venla Aako and Mika Ronkainen, creators of the award-winning hit All the Sins, has announced the cast. The film is directed by Lauri Tirkanen (Dead Wind, Hildur), Daniel Virtanen (Psych, Deception, Atlantis Pasila), Krita Salminen (An Enemy of the People, Guts), Karl Kristian Grundmann (Icebreaker, Codename Anika), and Arm Mironov. (Sundance Prize winning films “Girl Picture” and “Soviet Jean”) also starred. The series is scheduled to be announced on March 24th at the Series Mania Forum’s showcase “Coming Next from the Nordics,” and filming is expected to begin next month. Citizens…
President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, is reportedly a “carbon copy” of his father, but with one major difference. “He is celebrated without the cockiness of his elders,” People reported Friday, as the 20-year-old celebrates his birthday. The newspaper’s insider compared the New York University student to Melania Trump, claiming that “he resembles his mother with a European aloofness and quiet sophistication.” Barron Trump (pictured above in November 2024) lacks the “sassiness” of his father, Donald Trump, according to a new report. AFP (via Getty Images) The 20-year-old (pictured above in January 2025) is described as having an “aloof”…
Nadia Gray has been added as a recurring guest star to Fox’s long-awaited Baywatch reboot, Variety has confirmed. Gray will play Lisa, a paramedic and partner of a team of lifeguards rushing Venice Beach. The character is said to have a special affinity for one of the Baywatch team. The actor joins a previously announced ensemble of Stephen Amell, Brooks Nader, Hussie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, Thaddeus LaGrone, Livibee Dunn, and Noah Beck. Gray will next be seen in a supporting role opposite Holt McCallany (Iron Crow) in the indie film Paradise Disturbed. Previous roles include opposite Wilson Bethel…
Footage of Justin Timberlake’s infamous Hamptons DWI arrest has finally been released, despite his attempts to stop it. Video of the incident shows the “Mirrors” singer being stopped on the side of the road in a gray 2025 BMW and being asked a series of questions before complying with officers’ several requests for a search. “This is like a tough test,” he told the officers, appearing confused by the instructions. As pictured above, footage of Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest in 2024 has been released. AP The approximately 20-minute video shows the “Mirrors” singer being pulled over in a gray 2025…
International Emmy Award-nominated South African production company Worlds and Paris-based Paradoxal have signed an exclusive rights deal with South African best-selling author Deon Meyer to develop two of his most famous works as premium TV series, the companies announced on the eve of Seriesmania. Meyer is serving as an executive producer on both projects. Umzingeri (“The Hunter”) is an ambitious, contemporary, multi-territorial spy thriller featuring KGB and Stasi-trained assassin Tobela “Tiny” Mpaiferi, whose character spans four of Meyer’s novels. Now living under a false identity in Bordeaux, he has forgotten his past – or so he believes. Set in Bordeaux,…
Before Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges, he reportedly acted out of character towards his family. “Joe and[wife]Kendra have seemed estranged from their entire family in recent weeks,” a Duggar family source told The Sun on Friday. “Everyone is in disbelief,” the source added. “What happened to Josh a few years ago is a very sensitive topic and they can’t imagine going through it again. It’s been very difficult for the family.” According to The Sun, Joseph and Kendra Duggar (pictured above) “appeared to be estranged and estranged” from their family in the weeks before Joseph’s arrest. Instagram/Joseph…
Thirty years in, and FilMart still knows how to fill a room. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre hummed with a density that attendees said felt more like the market’s pre-pandemic peak than anything seen in recent years – a buzzing, deal-hungry crowd that reflected just how much the appetite for Asian content has grown, and how many new players now want a seat at the table. From Myanmar’s first international market debut to Sri Lankan distributors comparing notes with European buyers, the 30th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market made a persuasive case that…