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Indianapolis Star
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Everything we know so far about new 'Harry Potter' series coming to HBO
"You're a wizard, Harry!" Potterheads are eagerly anticipating new photos and details about HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" television series. Another rendition of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, the series is expected to debut in 2027 with new seasons releasing through 2037. "First-years, step forward," HBO Max wrote in an Instagram post this week, announcing that production has begun for the new series. Production begins 24 years after the release of the first movie of the original film series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Here's what to know about the new "Harry Potter" television series, including its expected release date and casting. HBO's "Harry Potter" series will be another adaptation of Rowling's popular books, first turned into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in 2001. The new series is expected to release over the next 10 years. Opposed to the films, the television format will allow for a "deep dive into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years," Casey Bloys, HBO & Max Content chairman and CEO, said. HBO has not provided an exact premiere date for the television show, but Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed it will debut sometime in 2027. The "Harry Potter" series, upon its release, will be available to stream on HBO Max. HBO has confirmed the following stars: McLaughlin, 11, has been thrust into the spotlight since the announcement of his role as the new Harry Potter. According to McLaughlin's IMDb, the child actor played Oliver Gregory in the 2025 film, "Grow." Directed by John McPhail, the British comedy follows a little girl who is a pumpkin-growing savant. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is being filmed at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom. The studio, featuring 350,000-square feet of sound stages, was home to the filming of the new "Superman" movie, 2023 "Barbie," 2023 "Wonka" and countless other blockbusters. Rowling will serve as an executive producer for the television show, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. Rowling, who has stirred controversy in recent years for anti-transgender activism, said in an X post that she has "worked closely" with writers of the television series. "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series and they are so, so, so good!" she told followers. Many Potterheads are thrilled for the new series, specifically because McLaughlin is playing Harry Potter. "He looks exactly like the cover art Harry, he is adorable!" wrote one commenter on the HBO Instagram post announcing the series' production. "Goodluck to him and please remember to be kind as he steps into big shoes, he's got this. " But others aren't too sure, as some fans have expressed a continued distaste for Rowling's takes on the trans community. "Won't support JKR, but I hope the kids do well," another wrote on the HBO post. And some don't see the point in another adaption of the books, as the first movies did so well. "I hope y'all know this wasn't necessary. Y'all didn't even finish the 'Fantastic Beasts' movies," an Instagram user wrote on the HBO post. The first film of the "Fantastic Beasts" prequel spin-off film series was released in 2016, starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander. Fans have been awaiting a fourth film to release, though no production or release dates have been announced. Contributing: Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY
USA Today
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Everything we know so far about new 'Harry Potter' series coming to HBO
"He looks exactly like the cover art Harry, he is adorable!" Instagram user Lauren Mudrock wrote about Dominic McLaughlin, who is playing Harry Potter. "You're a wizard, Harry!" Potterheads are eagerly anticipating new photos and details about HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" television series. Another rendition of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, the series is expected to debut in 2027 with new seasons releasing through 2037. "First-years, step forward," HBO Max wrote in an Instagram post this week, announcing that production has begun for the new series. Production begins 24 years after the release of the first movie of the original film series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Here's what to know about the new "Harry Potter" television series, including its expected release date and casting. See photos: New Harry and Hagrid in HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV series What is the new 'Harry Potter' TV series about? HBO's "Harry Potter" series will be another adaptation of Rowling's popular books, first turned into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in 2001. The new series is expected to release over the next 10 years. Opposed to the films, the television format will allow for a "deep dive into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years," Casey Bloys, HBO & Max Content chairman and CEO, said. 'Harry Potter' production: 'Harry Potter' HBO series continues casting, picking Draco, Lucius Malfoy When will the new 'Harry Potter' series be released? HBO has not provided an exact premiere date for the television show, but Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed it will debut sometime in 2027. How to watch new 'Harry Potter' TV series The "Harry Potter" series, upon its release, will be available to stream on HBO Max. Who is cast in the 'Harry Potter' TV series? HBO has confirmed the following stars: Who is Dominic McLaughlin, the new Harry Potter? McLaughlin, 11, has been thrust into the spotlight since the announcement of his role as the new Harry Potter. According to McLaughlin's IMDb, the child actor played Oliver Gregory in the 2025 film, "Grow." Directed by John McPhail, the British comedy follows a little girl who is a pumpkin-growing savant. Where is the new 'Harry Potter' TV series being filmed? According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is being filmed at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom. The studio, featuring 350,000-square feet of sound stages, was home to the filming of the new "Superman" movie, 2023 "Barbie," 2023 "Wonka" and countless other blockbusters. Is J.K. Rowling involved in the new 'Harry Potter' series? Rowling will serve as an executive producer for the television show, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. Rowling, who has stirred controversy in recent years for anti-transgender activism, said in an X post that she has "worked closely" with writers of the television series. "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series and they are so, so, so good!" she told followers. What are people saying about a 'Harry Potter' series? Many Potterheads are thrilled for the new series, specifically because McLaughlin is playing Harry Potter. "He looks exactly like the cover art Harry, he is adorable!" wrote one commenter on the HBO Instagram post announcing the series' production. "Goodluck to him and please remember to be kind as he steps into big shoes, he's got this. " But others aren't too sure, as some fans have expressed a continued distaste for Rowling's takes on the trans community. HBO statement during 'Potter' casting: J.K. Rowling has 'right to express' views about trans people "Won't support JKR, but I hope the kids do well," another wrote on the HBO post. And some don't see the point in another adaption of the books, as the first movies did so well. "I hope y'all know this wasn't necessary. Y'all didn't even finish the 'Fantastic Beasts' movies," an Instagram user wrote on the HBO post. The first film of the "Fantastic Beasts" prequel spin-off film series was released in 2016, starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander. Fans have been awaiting a fourth film to release, though no production or release dates have been announced. Contributing: Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Axios
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
"Superman" soars at box office, breathing new life into DC films
The latest " Superman" reboot is a box office smash, bringing in an impressive $122 million in its domestic debut over the weekend, according to estimates from Comscore. Zoom in: The movie, which cost $225 million to produce, brought in an estimated total of $95 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total haul to $217 million in its opening weekend. The opening marks the biggest weekend debut ever for a solo Superman movie — one not part of a larger crossover or franchise team-up. "Superman" boasts the third-biggest domestic movie opening of the year, behind "A Minecraft Movie" and "Jurassic World Rebirth." Zoom out: The movie, written and directed by former Marvel director James Gunn, is seen as a litmus test for Gunn and Peter Safran, who co-heads Warner Bros. Discovery's DC Studios. Gunn, the Hollywood hitmaker known for producing Marvel's hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, was hired by Warner Bros. to help turn around the struggling DC Comics franchise alongside Safran. Gunn has drawn outrage from right-leaning media, which accused him of politicizing Superman's origins in calling the film an immigrant story. The world's most famous superhero has long drawn parallels to immigrant and refugee stories, and was created by two men born to Jewish immigrants. Catch up quick:"Superman" is the anchor and first film in DC Studios' bid to revitalize its banner after struggling to compete with rival Marvel at the box office. Announcing the slate two years ago, Gunn called the film the "true foundation of our creative vision for the DC Universe." After Warner Bros. Discovery was formed from the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, the new owners overhauled DC Entertainment to eventually form DC Studios. Gunn and Safran's slate established a more cohesive approach to DC intellectual property and franchises, similar to Marvel's approach, under the DC Universe. The rebrand represents a reset from the previous DC Extended Universe era, which included titles like "Man of Steel" and "Justice League." What's next:"Superwoman" is the next film, expected in 2026, for the DC Universe under Gunn and Safran.
CNN
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Chip Gaines responds to criticism about ‘Back to the Frontier' casting
Chip and Joanna Gaines are responding to backlash over the latest show in their media empire. Chip Gaines took to social media on Sunday to defend their new Magnolia Network reality series, 'Back to the Frontier.' The show drew criticism from some Christian conservatives for featuring a gay couple, Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs. 'Talk, ask [questions], listen.. maybe even learn. Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never,' Gaines wrote on his X account. 'It's a sad sunday when 'non believers' have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian [broken heart emoji].' The post came in response to comments from Franklin Graham, the son of the legendary evangelical pastor Billy Graham. 'It is very disappointing,' Graham wrote on X of the casting. 'While we are to love people, we should love them enough to tell them the truth of God's Word. His Word is absolute truth. God loves us, and His design for marriage is between one man and one woman. Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin.' Gaines and his wife have built off the success of their HGTV show 'Fixer Upper' to build several other businesses, such as a line of home goods. Their partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, which is owned by CNN's parent company, resulted in the launch of the Magnolia Network in 2022. The new show features three families attempting to live like homesteading pioneers in the 1880s without modern day conveniences, including electricity. Hanna told Queerty he and Riggs, who are parents of 10-year-old twins, welcomed the 'amazing opportunity to normalize same-sex couples and same-sex families.' 'I'm super honored that when they were choosing three modern-day families, they did choose a same-sex couple as a modern-day family, because we are,' said Hanna, who also shared that when he first saw the flyer advertising the forthcoming series on social media it featured a gay couple. 'We are your neighbors and your coworkers.' 'Back to the Frontier' airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on Magnolia Network and streams on HBO Max.
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Krispy Kreme is turning 88 and offering you a sweet deal
Beloved doughnut chain Krispy Kreme turns 88 on Friday, July 18 and is offering customers a sweet deal to celebrate. The company announced on Tuesday, July 15 it is offering customers a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just 88 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price on July 18. There is a limit of two dozen per customer when purchased in-shop and via drive-thru and one dozen when purchased online for pickup or delivery at participating shops while supplies last. Customers ordering online should use the code "BDAY" to redeem the offer. "Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great,' said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme Chief Brand and Product Officer, in a news release. 'It's a real joy every year celebrating Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty.' More food news: Starbucks reveals Secret Menu plus a new $25K drink contest The sweet, humble beginnings of Krispy Kreme According to the news release, Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, who began selling doughnuts to grocery stores. "Romanced by the irresistible scent of doughnut-making drifting into the streets, passersby asked if they could buy hot, fresh doughnuts," the chain said in a news release. "So, Rudolph cut a hole in an outside wall and began selling Original Glazed doughnuts directly to customers on the sidewalk." Krispy Kreme, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, now operates in more than 40 countries around the world. Krispy Kreme unveils superhero doughnuts The doughnut chain last week unveiled a new doughnut collection with a heroic twist. The doughnut chain announced on Tuesday, July 8, its "Hungry for Heroes" collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. The collection includes three new doughnuts celebrating DC Comics' most iconic heroes: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. The doughnuts are available individually and in a custom-designed dozen's box beginning July 8 and for a limited time at participating U.S. shops. Customers can purchase the collection in-shop, for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website. 'We can't promise you'll reach Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman level by bringing a dozen doughnuts to the office or your next get-together, but you will be a hero,' said Dave Skena, Chief Growth Officer at Krispy Kreme, in a news release. Also, from July 24-27, coinciding with San Diego Comic-Con, the doughnut chain will offer all customers who show their appreciation for their favorite DC superhero while visiting participating shops nationwide one free Hungry for Heroes doughnut with any purchase, while supplies last. According to Krispy Kreme, customers can show their love by wearing merch, sharing their enthusiasm or presenting a movie ticket to redeem the offer. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
