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fromDefector
1 day ago
Television

It's Time To Grow Up | Defector

HBO's Harry Potter series aims to attract new fans while navigating controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling's anti-trans activism.
fromBustle
1 week ago
Washington Wizards

Hagrid Is The Breakout Star Of The New 'Harry Potter' TV Show Trailer

The first trailer for the Harry Potter series reboot will premiere on December 25, 2026, featuring a new cast and familiar magical elements.
Television
fromDefector
1 day ago

It's Time To Grow Up | Defector

HBO's Harry Potter series aims to attract new fans while navigating controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling's anti-trans activism.
fromBustle
1 week ago
Washington Wizards

Hagrid Is The Breakout Star Of The New 'Harry Potter' TV Show Trailer

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Deathstalker review ludicrously enjoyable revisit of 80s swords-and-sorcery silliness

Deathstalker is a low-budget remake featuring absurd creature designs and practical effects, appealing to fans of campy fantasy films.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - Report

Crystal Dynamics is developing a new The Lord of the Rings game, which would be its third game now in development, joining Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
Video games
#he-man
fromEsquire
1 week ago

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Trailer Is 'Game of Thrones' Meets the Scholastic Book Fair

The trailer makes the show look what pretty much everyone expected it to be: Another rendition of Rowling's saga. There's a bit more elaboration of Harry's miserable life pre-Hogwarts, as we see the Boy Who Lived get bullied at school and tormented by his Aunt Petunia.
Washington Wizards
#masters-of-the-universe
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

12 Years Later, 'Masters Of The Universe' Is Pulling An Obvious MCU Trick

The Masters of the Universe remake follows the Marvel formula, blending action, humor, and familiar tropes in a high-budget live-action format.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

12 Years Later, 'Masters Of The Universe' Is Pulling An Obvious MCU Trick

The Masters of the Universe remake follows the Marvel formula, blending action, humor, and familiar tropes in a high-budget live-action format.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Hope For A New Open World Lord Of The Rings RPG Is Surging

Warhorse Studios may be developing a Lord of the Rings game, but conflicting rumors and industry challenges create uncertainty.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Nostalgic Longing for Childhood

Nostalgia differs fundamentally from memory; it synthesizes memory, imagination, and fantasy to restore the past into the present rather than accurately recollect it.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Orphans and crimes: Spielberg's misunderstood production scared kids but inspired Harry Potter'

Young Sherlock Holmes features a significant post-credits scene revealing Moriarty, highlighting early cinematic techniques and the evolution of post-credits scenes.
Television
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Amazon's Most Underrated Fantasy Epic Is Getting A Surprising Second Life

Amazon Prime Video is expanding The Wheel of Time universe with new animated series, movies, and video games despite the show's cancellation after Season 3.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

85 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Thriller Introduced A Horror Icon

Man-Made Monster significantly impacted horror cinema and launched Lon Chaney Jr.'s career as a leading horror actor.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Trailer Proves Why It's Unnecessary

Adaptations of popular book series can vary significantly in quality and fidelity, as seen with Lemony Snicket and Harry Potter.
Film
fromParade
2 weeks ago

Beloved '80s Star With Iconic Role in 1987 Classic Turns 67

Matthew Modine, turning 67 on March 22, is celebrated for his iconic roles, especially in Full Metal Jacket and recent projects like Stranger Things.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why are today's children's books and films often so much better than adult ones?

Contemporary children's literature and media, exemplified by Harry Potter and modern authors, demonstrate superior characterization, world-building, and ethical complexity compared to classic children's books from previous generations.
Film
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

There can (still) be only one: Highlander is 40

Lambert's casting as MacLeod brought humor and optimism, while the Kurgan evolved into a more complex villain despite initial one-dimensionality.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Land of Sometimes review starry voices can't mend a patchy fantasy adventure

A children's animation with notable voice actors fails to deliver due to annoying lead characters, weak lyrics, and derivative storytelling that feels like a DreamWorks imitation.
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Landis Remakes Hudson Classic

They've done some wonderful brick work. There are some brick steps with inset lights leading down to a new pool in the back yard. The late actor's pool on another part of the 2.5-acre property has been filled with concrete, and the statuary he had installed has been sold.
LA real estate
Independent films
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

New Steven Spielberg film could be secret sequel to director's 1977 classic

Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day may be a sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, based on UFO imagery and Roswell references in the new trailer.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Arnie's Back As Conan, With Mission Impossible's Director

It's a great story where Conan was 40 years king...and he gets complacent, and he gets forced out of the kingdom, slowly. Then there's conflict, of course, and then he somehow comes back, and then there's all kinds of madness and violence and magic and creatures.
Independent films
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

25 Years Later, Pixar Is Reviving Its Boldest Fantasy Franchise

Monsters, Inc. 3 is in early development at Pixar, marking the franchise's first direct sequel 25 years after the original film.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Daniel Radcliffe knows he'll be Harry Potter forever - and he's OK with that

Daniel Radcliffe successfully navigated childhood fame from Harry Potter and built a post-franchise career through unconventional roles while maintaining a reputation as a likable, professional actor.
#lord-of-the-rings
#conan-the-barbarian
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

42 Years Later, Schwarzenegger's Underrated Fantasy Series Could Get A Tom Cruise-Style Reboot

Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I'll also be back as Conan: Arnold Schwarzenegger to make third Barbarian film 44 years after original

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in King Conan, a third installment directed by Christopher McQuarrie, where the aging king is forced from his throne after 40 years of rule.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

42 Years Later, Schwarzenegger's Underrated Fantasy Series Could Get A Tom Cruise-Style Reboot

Arnold Schwarzenegger is reviving the Conan the Barbarian franchise with Christopher McQuarrie directing, potentially reigniting the sword-and-sandals fantasy genre alongside other '80s action comebacks.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Myth, monsters and making sense of a disenchanted world: why everyone is reading fantasy

Fantasy is a dominant, all-pervading cultural form offering diverse subgenres, serious artistic value, and lineages from varied creators and traditions.
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Disney Hath Slain the Live-Action Robin Hood

It's dead, sadly. I say sadly because I actually thought there was something really special (and original!) there. Some truly extraordinary music we had figured out for it.
Film
Independent films
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

40 Years Later, One Epic Fantasy Flop Remains Immortal

Highlander became a rare cult film that immediately spawned a successful multimedia franchise despite poor initial box office performance, unlike most critically revived films.
#game-of-thrones
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Game of Thrones Wants to Conquer Theaters

A Game of Thrones theatrical film is in development with writer Beau Willimon, potentially focusing on Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Game of Thrones Wants to Conquer Theaters

A Game of Thrones theatrical film is in development with writer Beau Willimon, potentially focusing on Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Prehistoric action meets teen drama in "Armorsaurs"

Armorsaurs debuts on Disney+ featuring five teens bonding with armored dinosaurs to defend Earth from aliens and launching an accompanying toy line.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

40 Years Later, The Weirdest '80s Horror Movie Is Still Full Of Surprises

House is a 1986 horror-comedy that blends haunted house, Vietnam War trauma, and sitcom elements into an intentionally absurd and chaotic film that achieved cult classic status despite critical confusion.
#baldurs-gate-3
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Best Lord Of The Rings Movie That Never Was Is Finally Getting A 4K Upgrade

Director John Boorman's unrealized Lord of the Rings adaptation influenced his medieval epic Excalibur, which blends landscape beauty with brutal violence and magical atmosphere in Arthurian legend.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I wanted that Raiders of the Lost Ark excitement you could die any minute': how we made hit video game Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia was developed using rotoscoped animation and puzzle-platform design, inspired by Karateka and Raiders, requiring manual digitization and four years to complete.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Buzziest Fantasy Video Game Franchise Of The Decade Is Becoming A Bold TV Series

HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate 3 series led by Craig Mazin that continues the game's story and must adapt player-driven variability for TV.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Queen. Bowie. Heath Ledger. No wonder A Knight's Tale is a classic

A Knight's Tale uses anachronistic rock music and committed performance to energize medieval jousting and portray reinvention as authentic self-creation rather than deception.
Television
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Stranger Things' Big Finale Fight Was Inspired By Baldur's Gate 3

Stranger Things season five finale's climactic battle was inspired by Baldur's Gate 3, using cooperative, role-based teamwork among characters to defeat a powerful enemy.
Television
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers

A Baldur's Gate TV series will adapt events after the latest game, produced by Craig Mazin without direct involvement from developer Larian Studios.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

46 Years Later, Star Wars Might Finally Be Going Back To An Iconic Planet

A Super Bowl trailer shows Mando and Grogu riding Tauntauns, strongly implying a return to Hoth and potential leftover Rebel Alliance ties.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

35 Years Ago, One Fantasy Classic Was Nearly Ruined By A Desperate Sequel

The NeverEnding Story II recast key child roles after a long delay, failed commercially and culturally, and is largely forgotten and poorly received.
#ian-mckellen
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise roles in a new Mummy film, signaling a return to standalone storytelling after Universal's failed Dark Universe.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Sorry, Only People Who Grew Up In The '80s Can Identify These Movies By Their Blurred Posters

A 15-question quiz challenges players to identify iconic blurred '80s movie posters, testing visual recognition and nostalgia-driven memory.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

8 Years Later, An Iconic Fantasy Figure Is Getting Another Gritty Reboot

A new Robin Hood film reimagines an older, guilt-ridden outlaw seeking redemption after brutal acts, directed by Michael Sarnoski, starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer.
fromVulture
2 months ago

251 Movies Fantasy League Team Names Referenced One Battle After Another

The 2026 box office is up and running with Sam Raimi and someone from YouTube topping the weekend charts. But the people are still heading out to see the likes of Marty Mauser, Judy Hopps, and the late-2025 contingent of films. Both and Avatar: Fire and Ash continue to add on to their exorbitant box-office totals, making me wonder if we should add one more bonus threshold next year for $400 million. Will ponder!
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, One Cyberpunk Sequel Was The Weirdest Stephen King Reboot Ever

In 1992, the original Lawnmower Man was way ahead of its time. Loosely based on the Stephen King short story of the same name, the cyberpunk film turned a neurodivergent gardener into a kind of pre- Matrix badass in a virtual world. Starring Jeff Fahey as Jobe and Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Lawrence Angelo, The Lawnmower Man was a haunting, bizarre sci-fi horror movie, which is utterly unlike anything else in cinema history.
Film
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Do you believe in magic?

Through the tiny window of short clips on Instagram and TikTok, Mary's world seems enchanting and vast. Bree's work exudes melancholic emotion and ethereal femininity, painting the surfaces of Mary's world in the vibrating style of stop-motion animation, dappled with sparkling light and computer-generated surfaces so convincing it feels like you could pose the model with your own hands. O'Donnell sat down with us to talk a bit about her process creating textures and her life's work making magic real.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

'Star Wars: Starfighter's Lightsaber Duel Was Shot By A Surprising Movie Icon

The upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter has already attracted its share of big names thanks to director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Gosling. But apparently, they're only the start of the famous figures involved in the work. According to a new report, one of the biggest movie stars alive helped out with a major scene, which is both a testament to the appeal of Star Wars and a sneaky glimpse of what's to come.
Film
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Why Is the 2016 Nostalgia Trend Forgetting the Movies?

2016 marked a cinematic shift toward bigger budgets, larger scale, aggressive fan-focused marketing, and spectacle that reshaped audience expectations despite many excellent films.
Film
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Arco is a brilliant and beautiful sci-fi film inspired by animation legends

Arco is a Moebius-inspired 2D-animated sci-fi film about a 10-year-old who becomes trapped in the past after attempting forbidden time travel.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Jurassic Park's Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Reunite for Taika Waititi-Directed Super Bowl Ad

Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum reunite in an Xfinity Super Bowl ad using de-aging CGI to imagine Jurassic Park saved by reliable internet.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

36 Years Later, Sam Raimi's Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Is Finally Getting A Reboot

Sam Raimi's 1990 film Darkman is getting a new sequel developed by Brian Netto and Adam Schindler, who previously collaborated with Raimi on Don't Move.
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