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Saturday, April 4, 2026
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Topic: HBO

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot misses the point—magic isn’t meant to be remade

A Harry Potter reboot coming barely a decade and a half after the original films ended risks flattening our emotional history.

HBO ‘Industry’ gives us women in finance who raise hell

American Psycho gave us Patrick Bateman. In HBO's Industry, Yasmin Kara-Hanani, played by Marisa Abela, channels convicted sex offender and Jeffrey Epstein's former partner Ghislaine Maxwell.

Writing reigns supreme in HBO’s Succession. Even Emmy-worthy performances come second

Everything is secondary to the sharp and pithy dialogues, which, when coupled with Succession’s masterful plot progression, create magic on screen.

Pancakes won’t turn you into a zombie. But fungi in flour will make you violently sick

The unfortunate reality is that fungi have become more of a problem in recent years as warmer temperatures encourage their growth.

This is what inspired George R.R. Martin to write HBO hit ‘House of the Dragon’

This storyline reflects the real obstacles women faced while aspiring to exercise royal authority in medieval society.

‘We were on a break’ — Friends Reunion Special is finally happening year after Covid delay

Friends Reunion episode ‘The One Where They Got Back Together’ will feature all 6 actors — Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer & Matt LeBlanc.

Warner Bros to release all films on HBO as they hit theatres — can cinema halls survive this?

The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing filmmakers and creative industries to find innovative ways of reaching and engaging with their audiences.

Succession, Watchmen bag top Emmys for HBO, Netflix disappointed again after most nominations

Netflix won in 21 categories, the second most after HBO's 30, but missed out on the Emmy Awards for best drama, comedy or limited series once again.

HBO axes Gone With the Wind, Netflix drops British comedy as anti-racism protests rage

Amid global protests over George Floyd's death, the media industry has been forced to review portrayals of race and policing in entertainment content.

The big advantage Netflix has over the world’s largest media companies

Strong overseas presence puts Netflix well ahead of streaming rivals such as Disney+ and HBO Max, which is due to be released in May.

On Camera

This is how Strait of Hormuz shock is forcing a global trade reset

The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.