HBO: News

25 Dec 2024

Dune

'Dune: Prophecy': How Sisterhood used 'imprinting' to control the Emperor

The first season of Dune: Prophecy introduces the term "imprinting," a concept from Frank Herbert's Dune universe.

20 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Dune: Prophecy' will be back for Season 2

HBO has officially renewed its popular prequel series, Dune: Prophecy, for a second season.

18 Dec 2024

Tabu

Tabu in 'Dune: Prophecy': Exploring Sister Francesca's relationship with Emperor

Indian actor Tabu has made a huge impression in the sci-fi series Dune: Prophecy with her role as Sister Francesca.

17 Dec 2024

BLACKPINK

'The White Lotus' S03: BLACKPINK's Lisa plays this interesting character

HBO has unveiled the first trailer for the third season of its Emmy-winning series, The White Lotus.

08 Dec 2024

Jordan Peele

Yahya Abdul-Mateen injured on 'Man on Fire' set; production halted

Emmy-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II suffered a minor hand injury while shooting for the Netflix series Man on Fire in Mexico City, causing a temporary production halt.

08 Dec 2024

Harry Potter

Mark Rylance, Sharon Horgan, Brett Goldstein—Potential 'Harry Potter' series cast

The upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has generated immense interest since it was announced in April 2023.

07 Dec 2024

Harry Potter

Oscar-winner 'Poor Things' costume designer joins HBO's 'Harry Potter' series

HBO has appointed Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington for its upcoming Harry Potter series, reported Deadline.

05 Dec 2024

Harry Potter

Who's Paapa Essiedu? Potential new Snape in 'Harry Potter' series

British actor Paapa Essiedu, who was critically acclaimed for his performance in I May Destroy You, is reportedly in the running to play the role of Professor Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series.

04 Dec 2024

Books

Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy as Voldemort for HBO series

Ralph Fiennes, famous for playing Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series, has proposed Cillian Murphy as a good choice to play the villain in the upcoming HBO TV series.

04 Dec 2024

Game of Thrones

Here's when 'White Lotus,' 'Euphoria,' 'Last of Us' are coming

Warner Bros. Discovery's global streaming chief, JB Perrette, has revealed the premiere dates of some of the most awaited HBO shows.

21 Nov 2024

Casey Bloys

Despite controversies, JK Rowling 'very involved' in 'HP' reboot—confirms HBO

Despite the controversy over her views on transgender people, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is still very much involved with the upcoming series at HBO.

13 Nov 2024

A24

Film on incarcerated FTX founder underway; Lena Dunham writes

Acclaimed filmmaker Lena Dunham has been hired by Apple and A24 to adapt Michael Lewis's book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.

11 Nov 2024

Hollywood

Thai adventures await guests in 'The White Lotus' S03 teaser

HBO and Max have dropped a new teaser of the Emmy-winning anthology series, The White Lotus Season 3.

09 Nov 2024

Ted Lasso

Phil Dunster joins Steve Carell in upcoming HBO comedy series

Phil Dunster, best known for his role as Jamie Tartt in the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, will be joining Steve Carell in an upcoming HBO comedy series.

07 Nov 2024

Colin Farrell

Will 'The Penguin' return with Season 2

As HBO's The Penguin approaches its season finale this Sunday, speculation is rife about a possible second season or other TV series set in The Batman's Gotham.

02 Nov 2024

David Harbour

Jason Bateman, David Harbour unite for HBO series 'DTF St.Louis'

HBO has ordered a limited series titled DTF St. Louis, starring acclaimed Hollywood actors Jason Bateman and David Harbour in lead roles, Variety reported.

02 Nov 2024

Stephen King

'It: Welcome to Derry': What to expect from 'It' prequel

The upcoming series It: Welcome to Derry will expand on the universe of Stephen King's iconic horror novel, It.

24 Oct 2024

Bitcoin

Man claimed as Bitcoin's creator in HBO documentary now hiding

HBO's recent documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," sparked controversy by claiming that the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is actually Peter Todd.

18 Oct 2024

Tabu

Trailer breakdown: Tabu plays a silent force in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The much-anticipated show Dune: Prophecy dropped its first full trailer on Thursday.

15 Oct 2024

Nepal

Trekkers' harrowing journey on Annapurna range set for TV adaptation

ZDF Studios and Paramount's Ananey Studios are teaming up to adapt Daniel Edelson's novel, The Tea House on the Death Pass, into a television series, reported Deadline.

14 Oct 2024

Daenerys Targaryen

'Game of Thrones' auction: Iron Throne replica sells for $1.5M

A replica of the iconic Iron Throne from HBO's Game of Thrones was recently auctioned off for nearly $1.5 million.

10 Oct 2024

James Gunn

'Lanterns' series: Aaron Pierre to play Green Lantern John Stewart

Aaron Pierre, who recently starred in Netflix's Rebel Ridge, has been cast as Green Lantern John Stewart in the upcoming DC Studios and HBO series Lanterns.

10 Oct 2024

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling's 'Velma' canceled after two seasons: What went wrong

The adult animated Scooby-Doo origin series, Velma, has been canceled by Max after two seasons, Entertainment Weekly reported.

09 Oct 2024

Bitcoin

Software developer Peter Todd is Bitcoin creator Satashi Nakamoto: HBO

A new HBO documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," has once again sparked the debate over the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.

07 Oct 2024

Green Lantern

'Peacemaker S02,' 'Lanterns': DC Universe's upcoming shows

The DC Universe is set to release a series of new TV shows, expanding its narrative scope beyond cinema. This move follows the success of HBO's The Penguin, a spin-off from Matt Reeves's The Batman.

05 Oct 2024

Harry Potter

Saoirse Ronan auditioned for this iconic 'Harry Potter' role

Acclaimed Hollywood actor Saoirse Ronan recently revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that she had auditioned for the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series.

28 Sep 2024

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep to lead series adaptation of 'The Corrections'

Meryl Streep, the three-time Oscar-winning actor, is set to star in a television series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's acclaimed novel The Corrections, reported Variety.

24 Sep 2024

Dolby Vision

A 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' game show is coming to HBO Max!

HBO Max is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a unique tribute—a four-part game show titled Fast Friends.

21 Sep 2024

Zendaya

What's happening with 'Euphoria 3'? Austin Abrams has 'no idea'

It has been over two years since the last episode of HBO's hit drama series Euphoria aired.

19 Sep 2024

Colin Farrell

'The Penguin' series: Dive into dark world of Gotham's gangster

DC Comics fans are eagerly awaiting the release of The Penguin series on HBO.

16 Sep 2024

Japan

'Shogun' smashes Emmy records with 18 wins in one season

FX's drama Shogun has made history at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards by securing a record-breaking 18 wins in a single season.

16 Sep 2024

Emmy Awards

Emmys 2024: 'Shogun,' 'Hacks,' 'The Bear' lead winners' list

The 76th Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday. This marked the second Emmy ceremony within a year, following the delayed 2023 event due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

16 Sep 2024

Emmy Awards

Emmys: John Oliver's emotional dog tribute interrupted by music

John Oliver's HBO series, Last Week Tonight, clinched the Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night (Monday IST).

16 Sep 2024

Frasier

Emmys 2024: Jean Smart's cheeky HBO comment cracks up audience

Jean Smart, the acclaimed actor behind the character of Deborah Vance in Max's Hacks, has won another Emmy for Lead Comedy Actress. This victory marks her sixth overall Emmy win. She has won three Emmys for her Hacks role.

15 Sep 2024

Colin Farrell

After 'Penguin,' another 'The Batman' spin-off series is coming

A producer associated with The Batman and The Penguin has confirmed that another spin-off series is under development, reported The Direct.

14 Sep 2024

Harry Potter

Almost a wizard! Why James McAvoy refused 'Harry Potter' role

James McAvoy, the 45-year-old Hollywood actor, revealed that he turned down a lucrative offer to star in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone early in his career.

11 Sep 2024

Relationships

'Succession's Annabelle Dexter-Jones sparks love rumors with chef Daniel Humm!

Annabelle Dexter-Jones, known for her role in the popular HBO series Succession, is reportedly dating Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm.

10 Sep 2024

Daniel Radcliffe

Who'll play next Harry-Ron-Hermione? Casting-call announced for HBO's 'Harry Potter'  

The magical world of Harry Potter is set to enchant audiences once again as casting for the upcoming HBO original series begins.

05 Sep 2024

Game of Thrones

HBO reacts to George RR Martin's now-deleted critique of 'HotD'

HBO has issued a statement defending the creative decisions made in Season 2 of House of the Dragon, following criticism from author George RR Martin.

30 Aug 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'The Rings of Power' S02: Who plays who

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power finally returned with its second season on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday.

29 Aug 2024

Colombia

Spanish actors' son found guilty of murder, gets life sentence

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a YouTube chef and son of renowned Spanish actors, was found guilty of premeditated murder by a Thai court on Thursday.

13 Aug 2024

Game of Thrones

Kit Harington admits 'mistakes were made' in 'GoT's final season

Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, recently opened up about the show's much-debated final season which aired in 2019.

07 Aug 2024

Game of Thrones

When will 'HotD' end? Key S03 details unveiled by HBO

House of the Dragon fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the show's final season has been confirmed!

06 Aug 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Meet Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden's new ally in 'Citadel' S02

Amazon Prime Video's espionage thriller, Citadel, is set to welcome new faces in its upcoming second season.

06 Aug 2024

Stephen King

Pennywise's reign of terror begins! All about 'Welcome to Derry'

The much-awaited prequel to Stephen King's IT, titled Welcome to Derry, unveiled its first teaser on Monday.