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I May Destroy You's Paapa Essiedu is reportedly in the running to take on the role of Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series adaptation.Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the British actor was offered the part, but it's still unconfirmed if negotiations have started. Snape will serve as the primary antagonist in season one as it follows the story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.The character was portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in all eight of the Warner Bros. movies.No cast has been confirmed as of writing. However, THR adds that Mark Rylance is "close to being signed" to play Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Sources also confirmed that Cillian Murphy going for the role of Voldemort were not correct.HBO's Harry Potter adaptation is currently scheduled ...

As Squid Game 2 gears up for its highly anticipated return on December 26, Netflix has unveiled a series of brand collaborations that seamlessly weave the show’s dystopian universe into everyday life.Offering fans a unique and immersive way to engage with its iconic themes and aesthetic, these collaborations span a variety of industries, including apparel and footwear with brands like PUMA, Vandy the Pink and Crocs; food and beverage partnerships with CJ Bibigo, Dominos and more; tech accessories with CASETiFY along with lifestyle collectibles with Popmart and Lucie Kaas. This diverse range highlights the series' universal appeal, captivating audiences around the globe.PUMA's collaboration with Squid Game has produced one of the most striking collections in the lineup. The brand has reimag...

Announced at the Gundam Conference Winter 2024 event yesterday, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the newest anime for the popular mecha franchise is confirmed for a 2025 release.Co-produced by SUNRISE and Hideaki Anno’s team at studio khara, the anime presents a refreshing aesthetic and vibrant animation style. It will be directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, an industry veteran known for helming the cult-fave FLCL anime.After proving himself with Bungo Stray Dogs in addition to his involvement in the final Evangelion movies, Yoji Enokido is in charge of the series’ composition and joins Anno as the main scribes. Ikuto Yamashita, the man behind Evangelion’s legendary mecha designs, is credited as the mechanical designer for the new Gundam series, bringing a fresh approach to the mobile suits’ extrate...

Following the success of Cunk on Earth, British actress and comedian Diane Morgan returns as her hilariously clueless documentarian alter ego, Philomena Cunk, in Cunk on Life. This time, Cunk embarks on an ambitious and entertaining quest to tackle one of humanity's deepest questions: "What's the point of it all?" Along the way, she dives into expansive topics like quantum physics, biology and artificial intelligence, all while delivering her signature blend of misguided observations and comedic charm.Philomena Cunk, a creation of Black Mirror mastermind Charlie Brooker, first appeared on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe and quickly became a fan favorite through several acclaimed specials. With Cunk on Life, this latest spin-off promises more of the sharp wit and hilariously off-kilter perspe...

Pack your bags — HBO's The White Lotus season three is officially set to premiere February 2025.As per Variety, the news was confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette during Wells Fargo's tech and media conference. The upcoming third season, which follows the dark comedy format of its predecessors, is set to take place in Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok in Thailand. Joining the cast are Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme Thapthimthong, Walton Goggins and BLACKPINK's LISA, while Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as Belinda.In addition to The White Lotus, Perrette announced that Euphoria season three is aiming for a return in 2026 as production is scheduled to begin in January 2025. Meanwhile, The Last of Us season ...

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mattel following the debacle that saw the company mistakenly print a URL to a pornographic site on a special-edition Wicked dolls packaging. Filed by a South Carolina resident, court documents stated that the the lawsuit was launched after she purchased the toy for her young daughter who then visited the x-rated website that seemingly had "nothing to do with the Wicked doll." The toy company mistakenly printed a similarly-titled website for the the adult-entertainment site Wicked Pictures as opposed to the actual film web page. The plaintiff has alleged that Mattel did not offer a refund and believes that her child suffered "emotional distress" after the misprint led to her entering the pornographic website.The lawsuit reads, "These scenes were...

Disney has officially dropped the official trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. Starring Rachel Zegler, who plays the titular princess, her vocals shine through in tandem with the seven dwarfs and Gal Gadot as she makes a villainous return as the evil queen. Directed by Marc Web, the film is the latest Disney remake of the 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Sharing the familiar story arch, the plot follows Snow White as she navigates life after the jealous and wicked queen, who is also her mother, orders her murder. As she runs through the forest, escaping the evil queen, she receives help from seven dwarfs in a cottage.Zegler had her film breakout role in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. She now returns to the big screens to star alongside Gado...

Team Roc, the social justice division of JAY-Z's Roc Nation, is set launch its true crime podcast Corruption Uncovered on December 6.The upcoming podcast will be hosted by journalist Josie Duffy Rice and focus on the criminal justice system in Kansas City, Kansas, investigating "the longstanding allegations of corruption" that have been made against its police department. Corruption Uncovered is set to dissect the trial of former KCKPD detective Roger Golubski, who was facing federal charges for extorting and raping Black women and teenagers, as well as include interviews with survivors, impacted families, community members, attorneys and national and local activists. However, Golubski was just found dead in an apparent suicide on the first day of his federal civil rights trial.Earlier thi...

As the end of the year nears, Oxford University Press has once again revealed the Word of the Year. For 2024, "brain rot" comes out on top as becoming a worldwide public discussion after much analysis Oxford Press's language date.According to the dictionary, brain rot is a noun and defined as, "Supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration." The term "brain rot" received over 37,000 votes and was gained prominence this year. As society is dealt with the overconsumption of excessive low-quality online content, the term "brain rot" has been a common one when discussi...