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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs documentary series 'The Kingdom' releases tonight on ESPN
ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports' The Kingdom, an ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs, debuts tonight. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid recently revealed their thoughts on last season's filming process. "I have seen parts for sure. It's a great documentary. Obviously, the season is part of it, but it's great to see the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and I saw stuff that I didn't even know. I thought I knew everything about the Kansas City Chiefs." said Mahomes during his training camp press conference, "So, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs (and) Disney, they all did it the right way and for them to let me be a part of it in some way and some form it was really cool for me. I got to do that after the season, so now we're back to football, but it is cool to see stuff like that done because I have loved documentaries my whole entire life, and so seeing how the bread is buttered is really cool." The highly anticipated six-episode docuseries on the Chiefs will explore the franchise's indelible and distinctive place in the NFL's landscape, spanning more than six decades of history, while offering an exclusive and revealing chronicle of the team's 2024 season. "Well, our owner asked me to do it (laughter). So, I mean, it's not really my deal, but that's, you know, he's my boss. And so, I jumped in on it. So, if I'm going in, I'm going in. I'm going to go all in," said Reid. "I thought the people handled it well. I thought they did a really good job of not being a distraction. I worry about that, and one reason I don't like doing those things. I thought they really handled themselves well, where I didn't have to tell people to get back, get out of here. That's not what it was. So, my hat goes off to them for handling it that way." All six series episodes will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Disney+. The first two episodes will air tonight on ESPN at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Record 60 million watch hit Netflix show
The third and final season of Netflix 's Squid Game racked up over 60 million views within its first three days of release. The South Korean dystopian thriller ranked as the No. 1 show in 93 countries and accumulated 368.4 million hours of watch time since its 27 June release. The series remains Netflix's most-watched original title of all time, with its first and second seasons holding the top two spots for non-English language TV shows. Series creator Hwang Dong Hyuk said the third season's ending, which included a global recruitment scene and a Cate Blanchett cameo, was intended to make a broader point about the enduring nature of capitalism, not to set up future spin-offs. However, rumours persist about a potential US-set adaptation or spin-off, with speculation linking director David Fincher to such a project.
CNN
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Hear what Wolf Blitzer loves most about his hometown
To celebrate the launch of CNN Original series 'My Happy Place,' Wolf Blitzer travels to his hometown of Buffalo, New York. He eats one of the city's most famous foods, and travels across the Canadian border to get a view one of upstate New York's most popular attractions. Watch 'My Happy Place,' Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT as your favorite celebrities travel to their favorite places.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
New Harry Potter Cast: Who Are Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton And Alastair Stout?
New Delhi: It's official. Dominic McLaughlin will star as the new-age Harry Potter in the upcoming HBO television series. Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will be seen as Ron Weasley. The makers announced the trio as the face of the new Harry Potter television show in an Instagram post, which read, "Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter." The attached image featured the cast sitting in a meadow. Who is the new Harry Potter, Dominic McLaughlin? Dominic McLaughlin, set to play the titular character in the HBO series, has been described as a "screen newcomer". He was cast after he participated in an open casting call made by the makers last year for actors aged between 9 and 11. Before the Harry Potter series, Dominic had already been part of projects like the Sky Original film Grow and the upcoming BBC series Gifted, reported The Mirror. Both titles are set to release later this year. Who is the new Hermione Granger, Arabella Stanton? Arabella will play Hermione Granger in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. However, the young actress has already made a name for herself on stage. She played the lead role in Matilda: The Musical on London's West End from 2023 to 2024, captivating audiences with her charm and skill. Who is the new Ron Weasley, Alastair Stout? With no prior acting experience, the HBO series will be Alastair's big break as he plays the red-headed wizard in the Harry Potter series. Almost exactly like his predecessor Rupert Grint, this casting is one of the most precisely matched. The Harry Potter franchise launched Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint to worldwide fame in the early 2000s. Now, the HBO series could very well do the same for Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout. The series also features John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. While there's no exact release date for the show yet, HBO aims to release it sometime in 2026 or 2027.
News18
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
HBO's Shocking Step After Announcing New Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley
Last Updated: May 28, 2025, 08:00 IST The new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley are here! HBO has officially announced the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter series. While Dominic McLaughlin will play the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley. The shooting of the Harry Potter series is likely to begin later this year. 'Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter," HBO wrote while introducing the new actors. However, to keep the negativity away, the television service turned off the comments section on its Instagram post. Interestingly, more than 30,000 actors had auditioned for the lead roles of Harry Potter series. Harry Potter series showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod also issued a statement after announcing the new child actors. 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron. The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there," the statement read. Why Did HBO Turn Off The Comments Section While Announcing The New Harry Potter Cast? Harry Potter remains one of the most popular film franchises and is widely loved by all around the world. The original Harry Potter films launched Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint and made them a global sensation. Therefore, it would not be easy for the audience to accept new actors as the Harry Potter cast.
