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For some fans of genre storytelling, 2024 has been a bit of a disappointing year. The Boys season 4 didn't over with fans quite as well as past installments, the House of the Dragon showrunners are feuding publicly with George R.R. Martin, and the latest Star Wars content from Disney+ — The Acolyte — was extremely divisive among fans. Since these were some of the most highly anticipated and high-budget genre series of the year, it has left many fans of genre storytelling feeling a bit morose. There have been bright spots: the historical fiction series Shogun crushed it at the Emmy’s and I personally am really enjoying the return of The Legend of Vox Machina. But whether because of last year’s acting and writer’s strikes or because new seasons of shows are taking longer than ever to reach our screens, 2024 is definitely not the year that it could have been.

Warner Bros. Discovery also announced the subscriber totals for Max.

Warner Bros. Discovery held its quarterly earnings conference call this week and despite already expecting big subscriber numbers for streamer Max, its third quarter was better than anticipated. Get all the latest details about the company’s third-quarter earnings, updates on its password-sharing crackdown plans, and more.

Plus, from a brand-new political thriller adaptation to the return of one of TV’s most-talked about shows, get our watch recommendations for the coming weekend and week!

This Week’s Biggest Streaming News:

Max Subscriber Increase, Password Sharing

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Max Surpasses Subscriber Expectations, More Password Sharing Teases

During the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery executives revealed the company’s streamer Max added 7.2 million new customers, beating the previous estimate of 6 million from CEO David Zaslav in September.

It's only been a month since the season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ran on Amazon Prime Video, and the studio has yet to announce a renewal for season 3. True, a month and change isn't that long to wait, but shows like this to time to rev up. If you want to get new episodes out to fans in anything close to resembling a timely manner, you have to start checking into locations and extras and horses and stuff pretty early on.

With reports that ratings for season 2 may not have been as strong as for season 1, some fans worry that the show is in trouble. At the very least, showrunner J.D. Payne recently said on the Rings and Realms podcast that, "We're writing season 3." So that's something.

Payne also said that "there's a lot of happening in Númenor" in the third season of the show,...

The buzzy horror film is expected to be big at the box office this weekend.

Be careful when knocking on a stranger’s door. That’s the cautionary premise behind the new A24 thriller “Heretic,” which makes its official theatrical debut on Friday, Nov. 8. It’s likely to be a highly popular theatrical film, but when will it come to streaming on demand?

Key Details: “Heretic” has received sterling reviews from critics thus far. As an A24 movie, “Heretic” will stream on Max when it’s ready to go on-demand. Recent A24 releases suggest a theatrical window of at least 100 days for “Heretic.” Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video Watch the Trailer for “Heretic”:

“Heretic” tells the story of two Mormon missionaries, Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton. In the course of their mission work, they knock on the door of a Mr. Reed, a seemingly kind but reclusive man.

Earlier this month, we learned that HBO is in very early development on a Game of Thrones movie. This news came via The Hollywood Reporter, who had discovered that the studio is quietly working on a film. A of right now, we don't have a writer, director, or plot outline; the literal only thing we know about the Game of Thrones movie is that HBO is in the very early stages of making it. And considering how many Thrones spinoffs the studio has tinkered with over the years, there's no guarantee it'll actually get made or that we'll even learn anymore about it.

But perhaps that's a bit too pessimistic. We've speculated a fair amount about what a Game of Thrones movie might be about, because we know so little about it that we can get fully into theory mode. But it's possible there's another piece to this puzzle that's...

“Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” has been acquired by Prime Video for the U.K.

The show, which features pairs of bakers whipping up magical Potter-inspired creations in a competition format, is set to air in the U.S. on Food Network and Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform Max from Nov. 14. New episodes will drop weekly.

It will be available on Prime Video in the U.K. from December, with an exact transmission date still being kept under wraps.

Internationally, “Wizards of Baking” will be on Max in territories where the streamer is available.

However, with Max not yet available in the U.K., in part due to Wbd’s longrunning and lucrative output deal with Comcast-owned broadcaster Sky, it seemed likely the show would land on Sky and its streaming platform Now.

Currently all Wbd “Harry Potter” content is available on Now, including all eight feature films and two unscripted series,...

Do You Know Jacob Elordi Turned Down Lead Role In An Upcoming Dcu Movie? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Euphoria star Jacob Elordi rose to fame with his breakout role as Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth film franchise. The movie turned him into an overnight heartthrob. Meanwhile, his portrayal of Nate Jacobs in HBO’s critically acclaimed series Euphoria showcased his range as an actor. The role earned him widespread recognition and popularity.

After becoming a household name in the industry, Elordi starred in major projects like Saltburn and Priscilla. Reports suggest that he was even being considered for a role in James Gunn’s upcoming film Superman: Legacy. Unfortunately, despite the buzz, Elordi allegedly showed little interest in the role.

Shortly after the movie was announced, DC fans were busy figuring out who would star in the titular role in Superman: Legacy. Elordi, David Corenswet, and several other young actors...

As the format continues to gain traction, here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK.

Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.

We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.

Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…

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For seven consecutive weeks, Max/HBO’s “The Penguin” has ruled the streaming chart, much in the way its titular character hopes to reign over the crime underworld of Gotham City. No one and nothing, ranging from diplomats to lawyers, from Halloween horrors to Martha Stewart, could unseat the show this week on Samba TV’s Weekly Wrap Report.

With one more episode to go, it’s highly likely “The Penguin” will make it a clean eight-week sweep atop the chart – and possibly extend its tenure beyond new episodes, as we saw with “House of the Dragon” over the summer.

Let’s look at the challengers who may hope to hold the crown once “The Penguin’s” season ends.

In second this week is “Don’t Move,” the Netflix horror film that likely got a Halloween-time bump in ratings. At No. 3 is another gangster story, albeit one a bit lighter in tone,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe came back in a big way in 2024, and after complaints that superhero fatigue was tanking the world’s highest-grossing franchise, it seems all we needed was a bit of camp to bring things back around. Despite the lauded legacy of Jac Schaeffer’s WandaVision, the idea of focusing an entire spinoff on Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness seemed like a gamble. Boasting a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ actors and promises from Aubrey Plaza (Aubrey Plaza) that it would be a "gay explosion" meant that fans had to deal with the usual cries that the MCU has gone ‘woke.’

Thankfully, while The Marvels felt the wrath of those unable to handle a movie led by women, Agatha All Along has defied expectations. From debuting one of the most important gay characters from Marvel Comics to giving us the MCU’s first lesbian kiss, Agatha All Along did...

There’s only a select few companies that have consistently reached profitability in their direct-to-consumer segments. Netflix of course founded the club, Hulu has been a long-time member, and Disney and Disney+ recently joined. Warner Bros. Discovery though has been a prospective member, reaching profitability before but also falling back out of it since. Wbd and Max now though look like they’re on the right track.

Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, November 7 reported adjusted earnings of $289 million in its Dtc division, up from $111 million in the same quarter a year prior. It added 7 million net streaming subscribers in the quarter to reach 110 million globally.

Granted, almost all of those streaming adds came internationally, and just a few thousand domestically. But Wbd and Max aired the Olympics overseas this past quarter, and it has the Paris Games and the 215 million cumulative views across Wbd’s platforms to thank for that subscriber growth.

Updated: Investors pushed Warner Bros. Discovery stock to its highest levels in nearly nine months, rallying behind positive results and forecast for its Max streaming business and the possibility that Donald Trump’s incoming administration could grease the wheels for industry consolidation.

Wbd shares climbed more than 16% in early trading Thursday after the company reported Q3 results. The stock retreated somewhat to close at $9.37 per share, up 11.8% and the biggest gainers among major media stocks for the day. The rise came as major market indexes were mixed, with the Dow flat, S&P 500 +0.74% and Nasdaq Composite +1.51% Thursday following a post-election bump for all three Wednesday. Warner Bros. Discovery stock price remains below its 52-week high of $12.70.

Q3 revenue in Warner Bros. Discovery’s direct-to-consumer streaming segment rose 9% to $2.6 billion, and adjusted earnings came in at $289 million, a $178 million increase from the year-prior quarter (including a $41 million loss from the broadcast...

Zaslav has been banging the consolidation drum for some time, and thinks the election results could allow for more.

While the reactions to the election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States have varied across the country, they have been far more positive from media executives. While many are looking forward to the loosening of regulatory restrictions and oversight, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is cautiously optimistic about the impact that Trump’s second term could have on the industry. Zaslav had the chance to speak during the company’s conference call regarding its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday and shared his thoughts on how the election of Trump could aid in the furthering of one of his most cherished goals: the consolidation of big media and entertainment companies.

Key Details: Zaslav says the results of the election could create a “pace of change” for media consolidation.

Company officials said they would talk more in-depth about their plans to crack down on account sharing in the current quarter.

Warner Bros. Discovery is the next company in line to crack down on the sharing of passwords for users of its streaming service Max. The company has been teasing its rules against account sharing for several months, pledging to roll them out near the end of 2024. During the company’s conference call to discuss its third-quarter earnings, officials briefly discussed those plans once again, saying that more details would be available soon.

Key Details: Wbd says it will unveil more details about its password-sharing rules in the current quarter. Paid sharing options are on the way, as previously reported. A rollout of password-sharing rules is likely to come quickly after details are made public. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video

Wbd officials promised during the earnings call to...

The Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service had its largest quarterly gain since launching.

Did Max live up to expectations this quarter? Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said he expected to add 6 million streaming customers in the third quarter of 2024, and on Thursday, Nov. 7, the company revealed that it had exceeded expectations, bringing on 7.2 million new customers.

That brings its new total to 110.5 million, after ending the second quarter with 103.3 million globally. In the United States and Canada, Wbd now has 52.6 million customers, and its international total now stands at 57.9 million.

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From a revenue standpoint, Max had some ups and downs in the quarter compared to Q2. Average revenue per user (Arpu) reached $7.84, down a bit from $8 last quarter. As a company, Wbd had a net income of $135 million during the quarter.

What Were the Biggest Max Stories During the Quarter?

Max seems...

Warner Bros. Discovery reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings results Thursday. The July 1-Sept. 30 period concluded with Wbd’s HBO, Max and Discovery+ boasting more than 110 million global subscribers, while box office sales fell 40% when compared to last summer’s blockbuster “Barbie.”

Direct-to-consumer sales rose 9% to $2.6 billion. Distribution was up 8%, ad sales 51% and content down 11% during the quarter, which saw Warner Bros. Discovery air the second season of “House of the Dragon,” as well as Olympics programming across international territories and Discovery’s “Shark Week” programming block.

During a call with investors later Thursday, Wbd CEO David Zaslav says the company expects to “meaningfully exceed” its goal of $1 billion in streaming profit in 2025. Global streaming and games chief Jb Perrette says Max will kick off some “very soft messaging” about password sharing before the end of the year, which is a “form of a price rise” to Wbd.

In its studios segment,...

The Legacy Of Helaena Targaryen’s Prophecies In House Of The Dragon (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alright, dragon fans, here’s the scoop: House of the Dragon throws us a major curveball with Helaena Targaryen. Unlike in George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, where she’s a low-key character, the show turned her into a full-blown dreamer. Yep, Helaena—played by Phia Saban—isn’t just the Queen and sister of Aegon II who loves her insects and riddles; she’s now the one dropping prophetic bombs left and right, and most people aren’t even catching on.

Helaena might seem like she’s mumbling nonsense while she plays with bugs, but listen closely—her words are like a Targaryen crystal ball. In House of the Dragon, her “riddles” are spot-on predictions hinting at what’s coming. She’s not just there for quirky commentary; she’s giving fans all the secret spoilers.

It's official...well, it's kind of official: HBO is developing a Game of Thrones movie. Is it a prequel? A sequel? Is it going to happen at all? We don't know the answers to any of those questions for sure, but now that the report is out there, we're gonna talk about it. What do we want out of a Game of Thrones movie? What don't we want? What characters or historical events from author George R.R. Martin's invented history should be featured? We talk about it all on a new episode of Take the Black, our weekly podcast. Watch below!

It's important to add the disclaimer that news of the Game of Thrones movie leaked out to us; this isn't an official announcement. But I'm not entirely surprised to hear it, because HBO — once a bastion for original, trend-setting TV — has been diving into the world of big IP lately,...

Young actor Harry Collett is best known for his work on House of the Dragon, where he plays Jacaerys Velaryon, aka Jace. Jace had a frustrating time in the show's second season. He has his own dragon, Vermax, that he can ride, but as the son of future queen Rhaenyra Targaryen he was discouraged from riding it lest a political rival shoot him out of the sky. His mother burdened him with the knowledge of a prophecy which every Targaryen ruler must work to fulfill, and he feels his birthright is threatened by a bunch of a new peasant dragon-riders who are putting their feet up on tables and using the flatware wrong and generally classing down the place.

How do you relax in a situation like that? Sometimes you need to let it all hang out. This is all a very tortured segue into telling you that Harry Collett...

If the 2025 Golden Globes TV nominations were announced today, what would Gold Derby predict as the nominees and winners? Our predictions center officially opened on September 3, 2024 and already more than 1,400 people have made their television forecasts in the 11 categories for series (drama/comedy/limited) and acting (lead/supporting). So who’s out front to claim these golden trophies, according to the Gold Derby’s Golden Globe TV predictions 2025?

Below, see a snapshot in time of our racetrack odds for the 82nd annual ceremony, updated on November 6, 2024. See how the odds and rankings have changed over time by examining our previous Golden Globe TV snapshot on October 30.

Now expected to receive a nomination since the last update: Kathy Bates (“Matlock”) in Best TV Drama Actress, Josh Andres Rivera (“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”) in Best Limited/Movie Actor, and Cristin Milioti (“The Penguin”) in Best Limited/Movie Actress. Also of note this week,...

Yeah. There is a theory where you are se*ually attracted to your mother. There is even a term for that called “Oedipus Complex,” and what Matt Reeves said about Colin Farrell’s The Penguin might just prove our theory.

Colin Farrell’s character might be suffering from a condition | Credits: DC Studios

Sigmund Freud gave a banger of a theory, and there is an equally weird tale associated with this complex. But, for all we know, the Penguin might just be attracted to his mother in the TV series, and Matt Reeves might have just confirmed it.

Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobb Is a Mama’s Boy

Not in any weird way but throughout the series, a heavy emphasis on Francis Cobb (Oswald Cobb’s mother) has been given. The actress has been shown in the spotlight several times and has become a crucial plot point in the 7 episodes that have aired.

Matt Smith may currently be well-known for his portrayal of Daemon Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, but viewers will forever see him as synonymous with his portrayal of the Doctor on Doctor Who.

Smith portrayed the Eleventh Doctor for three seasons, making just shy of 50 episodes. Alongside David Tennant, his seasons are widely regarded as the golden age of the 'New Who' era of the franchise. Fans are always campaigning for his triumphant return, although Smith himself isn't too interested in reprising his beloved role just yet.

Of course, Smith would go on to grow his illustrious filmography. Notably, he played the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, in Netflix's The Crown. Other big roles include Last Night in Soho and a Marvel debut in Morbius. However, outside of Doctor Who, his biggest role by far is playing Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Top 5 Best House of the Dragon Episodes ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ready to fire up your dragons and dive into Westeros? We’re counting down the top five episodes of House of the Dragon that made us wish we had our dragon. Sure, the season two finale, ‘The Queen Who Ever Was,’ had its jaw-dropping moments—like Daemon’s epic dream and the Rhaenyra-Alicent showdown—but let’s be honest: it left us hanging harder than a dragon caught in a storm.

While it didn’t quite hit the high notes of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon still has some blazing-hot episodes that reign supreme. Buckle up and prepare for a fiery ride through the best of the Targaryen saga!

The Red Sowing

House of the Dragon episode The Red Sowing ignites a power shift. As Rhaenyra sets her sights on expanding her dragon rider ranks, she enlists a...

Game of Thrones logo with Warner Bros. branding (Photo Credit – Facebook)

There’s some exciting buzz for all Game of Thrones, and George R.R. Martin fans out there. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. might create a new movie set in the Game of Thrones universe. Nothing’s official yet; Warner Bros. hasn’t confirmed a thing, and Deadline has no details on who’s involved creatively or how closely it might connect to the hit HBO series. But, fingers crossed, we might get another adventure in Westeros.

Game of Thrones was a massive hit for HBO, capturing audiences worldwide. Initially, the showrunners behind the series had plans to wrap up the story with a trilogy of movies, giving the franchise a big-screen sendoff. But HBO wasn’t on board—they preferred to bring it all to a close with a final season instead. Even George R.R. Martin was interested...

Back in August, we wrote about TikTok‘s then-newly-launched Spotlight feature, a suite of tools that was designed for film and TV studios to tap into its user base and encourage sales of things like tickets and streaming service subscriptions. It tested elements of Spotlight with Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon, but now, thanks to Sony‘s third Venom film, The Last Dance, we have a concrete example of Spotlight in action–and it just set a new record for TikTok.

To promote The Last Dance, Sony’s marketing team decided to run with Marvel fans’ appetite for easter eggs. It set up a Spotlight campaign where people who commented specific words on videos posted by the official @venommovie account would unlock unique animations. Comment “Venom,” for example, and a little animated Venom head would pop up in the center of the app screen with one of...

Five top showrunners will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with TV awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Tuesday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m. Pt; 9:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Daniel Montgomery and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.

RSVP today to our entire ongoing contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.

Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire

Synopsis: Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, follow Louis de Pointe’s epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy.

Bio: Rolin Jones was an Emmy nominee for “Weeds” and “Friday Night Lights.

Television shows have a different feel to them than movies. Their unique rhythm of storytelling over several seasons creates a sense of familiarity for the audience. Viewers gradually connect with the story and characters on a deeper level, which is not possible in the compressed manner of film narration. This is especially due to the episodic format of narrative in TV shows. Some shows have nailed this narrative format and brought forth some of the best episodes of television history.

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Sitcom fans on IMDb- the massive database platform of everything entertainment, evaluated and ranked thousands of episodes over the years. And based on how captivating the episodes were here’s a list of episodes from television shows with more than four seasons, that have ranked in the top 20 on the IMDb fan survey.

How Are These Ranks Determined?...

The other day, it was revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery, the company that owns HBO, is developing a Game of Thrones movie. To be specific, they're in early development on one, and we can't be sure that the idea will ever see the light of day; they've developed other TV spinoffs only to shelve them in the past. Still, the notion of a Game of Thrones can't help but get the gears turning. What would that look like?

We know that HBO is developing a number of potential TV spinoffs to Game of Thrones, some of which seem closer to the starting line than others. For instance, they're we know they're developing a prequel show about Aegon the Conqueror, who brought together the Seven Kingdoms some 300 years before the events of the main show and became the first Targaryen king to sit the Iron Throne. His story would probably make a good movie,...

What lies ahead for our favorite Dceu characters? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2024, DC Studios‘ significant shift got real. The Dceu, that massive world of superheroes we’ve known for years, took a turn as James Gunn and Peter Safran kicked off a new vision that promised something different, something ambitious. The path they’ve mapped out? A lineup of movies and TV shows. And it all starts with Superman in 2025.

Superman (2025) – A New Man of Steel

Forget another origin story. Gunn’s Superman, originally titled Superman: Legacy, took a bold route, diving right into the Man of Steel’s life as an established hero on Earth. Releasing July 11, 2025, this Superman, played by David Corenswet, is already a reporter at the Daily Planet, already knows Lois Lane (played by The Marvelous Mrs.

Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan), and yes, he’s already aware he’s an alien with powers that are pretty much unmatched.

Promotional image for Lupin Season 4 featuring the main cast (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The gentleman thief, Assane Diop, crept back into Paris and graced our Netflix screens again, serving a delicious feast of heists and hijinks. As the modern-day Arsène Lupin, Assane donned countless costumes and accents, pulling off some pretty improbable raids on the rich.

From cheating death to rescuing his mother and throwing his best friend Benjamin under the bus, the escapades were nothing short of thrilling. But now that he’s hanging up his collection of Maurice Leblanc books and contemplating prison time, fans are left wondering: what’s next for Lupin?

When will Lupin season 4 air?

The last season of Lupin dropped in early October 2023, but since then, Netflix has been radio silent on a potential season four renewal. However, George Kay, the show’s creator, teased some intriguing possibilities during a chat with Variety. He mentioned,...

When Kit Harington Revealed His All-Time Favorite Scene as Jon Snow—Here’s the Surprising Reason That Made It So Memorable! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

As Game of Thrones ramped up for its significant return, Kit Harington—our favorite brooding hero, Jon Snow—shared some surprising insights in a chat with Entertainment Weekly. While fans were all about the epic battles and intense moments, Harington revealed that his favorite scenes were the quiet ones, proving that small moments leave a lasting impact even in a realm filled with dragons and ice zombies.

When Game of Thrones premiered on April 14, Jon Snow and his fierce queen, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), arrived at Winterfell, gearing up for the epic showdown with the Army of the Dead. But it wasn’t all glitz and glam behind the scenes; the cast tackled a grueling 10-month filming schedule, facing some of the most challenging conditions the show had ever seen.

The Hidden Details in House of the Dragon That Connect to Game of Thrones—Here’s What You Might Have Missed! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In the world of Westeros, time weaves a complex story. Hotd introduces us to the ancestors of the characters we loved in Got—set 172 years earlier. So, how do we transition from dragon-filled skies to the cutthroat politics of Winterfell? Buckle up; the ride through Targaryen history is wild!

First up, we have House Stark. Even though the Starks haven’t appeared in House of the Dragon yet, they played a crucial role after the Civil War known as the Dance of the Dragons. Cregan Stark, one of their ancestors, had five sons, but tragedy hit hard when the eldest, Rickon, passed away. After a whirlwind of births, deaths, and rival succession claims, Cregan’s fifth son, Brandon, became Lord of Winterfell. This cycle of heartbreak...

Martin Scorsese’s hate for superhero movies might’ve come from one DC sensation calling out his motto. Colin Farrell is currently the talk of Tinseltown, thanks to his makeover and performance as the Batman villain in Max’s The Penguin. Farrell once shared that he finds the Hollywood idea of “one for them, one for me” ridiculous.

Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credits: HBO

Farrell has been one actor who always experimented with his role, regardless of the budget of the film. Farrell has been riding on a high recently with critically acclaimed roles in The Batman, Thirteen Lives, The Banshees of Inisherin, and most recently in The Penguin.

Martin Scorsese’s One Motto Gets Called Out By DC Actor Colin Farrell Martin Scorsese in Hugo | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Colin Farrell appeared on Sean Evans’ Hot Ones in 2022 for a quick chat. He talked about his passion for films...

Based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula as well as an Irish legend, the upcoming vampire movie Feed has begun production ahead of the American Film Market next week, Deadline reports.

From director Marco van Belle (Mercy), the upcoming vampire movie Feed is being shot in Ireland. Fitting, given that the film is inspired by the Irish myth of the Dearg Due.

According to Wikipedia (linked above), “Dearg-due, an Irish name meaning ‘red bloodsucker,’ is a female demon that seduces men and then drains them of their blood.”

“The film follows a group of twenty something social media influencers who spend a weekend at a remote contemporary house in an Irish forest, and must fight for their lives when they awaken the world’s original vampire from her slumber.”

Grace Collender (Fréwaka) stars alongside Clinton Liberty, Daisy Jelley, Niamh Hogan, Rhys Mannion and Oskar Smith.

“With people using social media to...

Last month, author Brandon Sanderson took to Reddit to discuss the problem with Hollywood adaptations of novels. Sanderson, the renowned fantasy and sci-fi author known best for the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, shared a memory from early in his career when a studio optioned the rights to make one of his books — 2012's The Emperor's Soul — into a film.

According to Sanderson, the screenwriter who was assigned to the project had a good pedigree and appeared to be very enthusiastic about the whole thing. In fact, it turns out that he was the one who persuaded the production team to go for the option in the first place. Things appeared to be going swimmingly, setting The Emperor’s Soul up — in Sanderson’s mind, anyway — for an auspicious adaptation. However, things would eventually go downhill.

About a year after the story was optioned, Sanderson read the writer’s script.

The Game of Thrones universe may be expanding once again, but this time, with a cinematic twist. Warner Bros. is reportedly in the early stages of developing a feature film based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, a move that could rejuvenate the franchise following mixed reviews of the TV series’ final season.

Fans who have long hoped to see Westeros on the big screen may finally get their wish, as the studio is keen on giving Game of Thrones an epic return to the cinemas. Here’s everything we know so far about this highly anticipated project.

A Cinematic Shift for the Game of Thrones Universe Credits: Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones / HBO

Warner Bros. has taken an interest in producing a Game of Thrones movie, a concept that was originally floated by series showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss...

Marco van Belle’s Irish female vampire origin feature Feed has begun shooting in Ireland’s coastal region of County Wexford, which also recently hosted the shoot of Small Things like These, as Metro International Entertainment continues sales at AFM.

The film follows a group of twenty something social media influencers who spend a weekend at a remote contemporary house in an Irish forest, and must fight for their lives when they awaken the world’s original vampire from her slumber. Van Belle previously wrote sci-fi Mercy starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, which is currently in post-production.

It gathers an ensemble cast of emerging Irish and UK talent, including Grace Collender (Fréwaka), Clinton Liberty Daisy Jelley, Niamh Hogan, Rhys Mannion and Oskar Smith.

Feed takes its cue from the Irish myth of the Dearg Due, which also inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.

Writer and director Van Belle previously wrote sci-fi Mercy starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, which is currently in post-production.

“With people using social media to make their mark and get rich quick, I’m fascinated to explore the fragility of modern influencer culture by putting our characters against a ruthless creature that has the true power of influence,” said the director

Producers are Ripple World’s Jac Kerrin and Dominic Wright, with Big Safari’s Richard Kondal and Tianna Roberts as UK co-producers.

Niamh Fagan is Executive Producer for Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann, who are providing production finance and financed development. Creativity Capital is providing production finance, with Patrick Fischer executive producing.

Will Machin, Sam Parker and Michael Yates are Executive Producers for Metro International Entertainment who are handling international sales and will launch the film to buyers at the AFM.

Feed is financed by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann, Ireland’s Section 481 Producer tax credit, the UK’s Independent Feature Tax Credit, Creativity Capital, Creativity Media, Koala FX, Screen Ireland’s Nationwide Fund, with Metro International providing an Mg and arranging presal...

A couple of Game of Thrones projects are lined up at the headquarters after the fame and success of the original HBO series and its prequel, House of the Dragon. Now, a fresh update reveals the franchise is reportedly gearing up for a movie still set in Westeros.

Credits: Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones / HBO

This is yet to be officially announced, but sources claim it is in the early development stage and there are no director or cast members attached at the moment. The studio is reportedly very enthusiastic about exploring George R.R. Martin’s world on the big screen.

New Game of Thrones Movie is Reportedly in the Horizon

This is not the first time The Hollywood Reporter learned the concept of a Game of Thrones film. Back in 2014, author George R.R. Martin expressed interest in producing a movie, but HBO was not...

The Winds of Winter: Which Key Game of Thrones Characters Are Likely to Survive George R.R. Martin’s Next Novel! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire saga has always been a rollercoaster of shocking character deaths, leaving fans gripping their seats since day one. As we await The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in this epic saga, speculation about who will make it through the pages unscathed is hotter than a dragon’s breath. While the fates of many remain as murky as the waters of Blackwater Bay, a few characters seem to have a safety net, thanks to Martin’s original vision.

In 1993, Martin teased that five central characters would survive the chaos, growing from kids into world-changers. Fast forward to today, and that promise still echoes—albeit with a few wicked twists. So, let’s dive into the speculation...

Over the past few years, we've seen several big screen franchises brought to television, whether it's the MCU, Star Wars, or even The Batman thanks to HBO's new mega-hit, The Penguin.

Now, it looks like Game of Thrones is going the other way by heading to theaters. The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com) reveals that Warner Bros. is developing at least one feature set in the world created by author George R.R. Martin.

According to the trade, it's only in a very early stage of development and no director, writer, or actors are currently attached. However, the studio is eager to explore Westeros in on the big screen, a decision which has surely been influenced by a year that's seen them deliver box office disappointments like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Joker: Folie à Deux.

It's no secret that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss wanted...

The clocks have gone back. Winter is coming. And that can only mean one thing. No, not Christmas — news from Westeros, of course! With prequel series House Of The Dragon proving a hit with fans and critics alike (even if not always Thrones author George R. R. Martin), and spin-off show A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms well on its way, stock in Game Of Thrones — five years after HBO's eight season fantasy epic concluded — has scarcely been higher. And now, as THR are reporting, it looks like A Song Of Ice And Fire may be about to be sung on the big screen at long last.

According to THR, "at least one" film set in Martin's world of dragons, politicking, warfare, and White Walkers is in development at Warner Bros. already. And whilst said development is very early stages, with no creatives attached in front of or behind the camera,...

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Believe it or not, House of the Dragon almost failed. HBO was ready to cancel the Game of Thrones prequel before it started. Crazy, huh? The show is killing it today because of that near-miss.

HBO has many Game of Thrones spinoffs in the pipeline, but only sometimes. After Game of Thrones finished in 2019, the network took its time—maybe too long—releasing new content. They even spent $30 million on a prequel pilot called Blood Moon about the Long Night to cancel it. Talk about brutal.

But it wasn’t just Bloodmoon that faced the axe. According to co-showrunner Ryan Condal, House of the Dragon was also close to being shelved. Condal revealed, “HBO was going to shelve it” until George R.R. Martin stepped in. This was the story Martin wanted to tell most,...

Deadline reports that Eve Ridley, who recently gained recognition in Netflix’s The Three-Body Problem, has been cast as Ruthye Marye Knoll in DC Studios’ upcoming film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

This role marks a major career leap for Ridley, whose standout performance in the Netflix series has already drawn industry attention. In this adaptation of Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s comic, Ridley’s character Ruthye embarks on an interstellar quest for revenge, teaming up with Supergirl to avenge her father’s murder at the hands of the villain Krem, played by Matthias Schoenaerts.

Starring opposite Ridley, Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) takes on the role of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, in what promises to be an exciting addition to the Dcu lineup. Craig Gillespie (Cruella) is set to direct, with a screenplay by Ana Nogueira (The Vampire Diaries), setting the stage for a bold new chapter in the Supergirl story.

A 'Game of Thrones' movie is in the works.Warner Bros. have reportedly been quietly developing at least one film set in the fantasy universe created by author George R.R. Martin.However, sources told The Hollywood Reporter the project is in "very early stage" development and currently has no filmmaker, cast or writer attached but the studio are keen to explore the idea of bringing the saga to the big screen.'Game of Thrones' showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss famously wanted to conclude the series - which aired on HBO for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 - with three feature films instead of its final six-episode run, and George himself was keen on the idea of a movie.He told The Hollywood Reporter in 2014: "It might need a feature to tie things up. Something with a feature budget, like $100 million for two hours. Those dragons get real big,...

Another return to Westeros is being planned, but this time Warner Bros wants a Game Of Thrones movie. More here.

HBO’s Game Of Thrones came so very close to being the peak show of the peak TV era. Boasting more must-see moments than any of its rivals, for years the fantasy saga was an unrelenting tractor beam, constantly drawing in new audiences as the buzziest show on television.

While the signs were there beforehand, it was of course that final season that was the undoing of Game Of Thrones however, with a series of baffling story decisions and lack of narrative logic seriously denting the show’s reputation. HBO’s prequel spin-off House Of The Dragon has its admirers but hasn’t really been able to rebuild the fervour around the Seven Kingdoms that once existed when Game Of Thrones was at its all-conquering peak.

Perhaps that’s why...

Warner Bros. is stirring up the excitement by starting work on a “Game of Thrones” movie. This development was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and it’s causing quite the buzz among us fans. The idea of seeing George R.R. Martin’s world of Westeros in movie theaters is something many of us have been dreaming about.

Right now, the movie is in the very early stages. There’s no writer, cast, or filmmaker linked to the project yet, but that hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm.

The thought of Westeros on the big screen is a big deal, especially since the original creators of the “Game of Thrones” series, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, once expressed a desire to wrap up the saga with movies instead of the 2019 series finale.

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According to Deadline, Eve Ridley, who recently made waves in the Netflix series ‘The Three-Body Problem’, has landed the role of Ruthye Marye Knoll in the upcoming DC Studios movie, ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’.

This marks a significant step up for the young actress, whose performance in the Netflix series had already caught the industry’s attention.

The movie, which is a direct adaptation of the comic by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, will see Ridley’s character, Ruthye, join forces with Supergirl in a galactic quest for vengeance.

The storyline follows Ruthye as she seeks justice for her father’s murder at the hands of the villain Krem, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts.

Milly Alcock will star as Supergirl, aka Kara Zor-El, bringing with her the acclaim from her standout role in ‘House of the Dragon’.

Craig Gillespie, known for his work on ‘Cruella’, is set to direct this feature,...

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio that owns HBO, has been quietly developing a Game of Thrones movie. There's no cast, there's no writer, there's no director. We don't know what the movie would be about. Maybe it would be a prequel, like the TV shows House of the Dragon or the upcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Maybe it would be a sequel, like the Jon Snow show that got developed and then dropped. It's possible that Wbd will develop this idea in the background only to drop it without it ever coming to anything; keep in mind that they're not announcing this movie, THR just dug up this info.

So we don't know much about this movie except that the idea for it exists, and that it's being worked on at some level. Back when the original Game of Thrones show was wrapping up,...

HBO's megahit series "Game of Thrones" was so successful that there's been a nonstop churn of spinoffs in development ever since it ended. Now, though, something different is stirring: a "Game of Thrones" movie. According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has been "quietly developing at least one film" set in the historical fantasy world created by author George R.R. Martin. There are currently no writers, directors, or cast members attached to the project(s), nor any specifics about the story, but there's certainly no shortage of source material. 

This isn't the first time the possibility of movies has been floated. Martin said in 2014 that ideas like a big screen conclusion for "Game of Thrones" were being "actively discussed," and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss wanted to wrap up the series with a movie trilogy.

HBO's parent company is Warner Bros. Discovery, which has become focused on straddling its franchises across film and television.

It sounds like a new Game of Thrones project is in the works!

On Thursday (October 31), it was reported that Warner Bros. has been quietly developing at least one movie set in George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Keep reading to find out more…It’s been reported that the movie is in the very early stages with no director, writer, or cast yet attached.

Warner Bros. is hoping to bring the huge success of the HBO series to theaters.

Game of Thrones ran for 8 seasons between 2011 and 2019 on the cable network and won countless awards including 38 Emmy awards. The first spinoff series, House of the Dragon, premiered in 2022.

Over the summer, there was a major casting update on the latest Game of Thrones spinoff series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.