The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed the outstanding names to be honoured in this year’s Icon and Artists of Distinction categories ahead of next week’s UK and Ireland Honours event, hosted by Nick Mohammed and Edith Bowman. This year, the Icon Award will be presented to legendary comedian and actor Jennifer Saunders. With a […]
Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to commemorate 25 since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – the first movie adaptation of the celebrated book series – debuted in cinemas. Fans worldwide can look forward to fan-focused experiences, special screenings, exclusive products, and more. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (known as Harry Potter […]
HBO has announced that legendary composer Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers – a collective of composers that create film and television scores – will compose new score for the HBO Original Harry Potter series. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max where it’s available, including recent launch markets […]
Audible has released Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Full-Cast Audio Edition, part of the new Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions – a cinematic reimagining of the beloved series, available now. Featuring hundreds of voices, immersive Dolby Atmos sound design, and a brand-new musical score, this production brings Hogwarts vividly to life – […]
Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, has announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. The newly announced casting includes: Bill Nighy as Professor Slughorn (Nighy played Rufus Scrimgeour in the films) David Holmes as […]
Today, diplomacy is no longer confined to political negotiations or formal agreements. Instead, soft power, the ability to influence and attract through culture, values, and ideas, has become an essential tool in shaping international relations. A compelling example of this is the UK’s global cultural footprint. Through entertainment, the UK builds bridges that foster mutual […]
UK indie Dash Pictures has hired Jack Oliver as Head of Development and Executive Producer across all unscripted and scripted content. Jack, an experienced broadcast producer and executive, recently left European pay-TV giant Sky from his role as Head of Co-Productions after a decade at the company where he started as an Acquisitions Manager working […]
Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, have announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. The newly announced casting of iconic roles includes Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart; Keira Knightley as Professor […]
The HBO Original Harry Potter television series announced the return of Warwick Davis as Professor Filius Flitwick, marking his homecoming to the wizarding world in a role he originated for the film series. The series has also cast the following new roles: Hogwarts students – Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, and […]
Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has revealed further casting of fan favourite roles in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. Today’s announcement includes: Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) as Rubeus Hagrid Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Line of Duty) as Dobby Alex Hassell (The Boys, Rivals) as Lucius Malfoy Sara […]