TV news: HBO reveal confirmed cast members for upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series
HBO have revealed their first set of castings for their upcoming series based on the infamous Harry Potter film and book series.
Nick Frost, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Paul Whitehouse have been confirmed by the US network, in addition to the announcement that John Lithgow will be involved, as told in February.
With so many big names, both in terms of actors and their characters, it could become hard to keep track of who is playing who so Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to guide you through it.
Apple TV+ news: Everything you need to know about Ted Lasso Season 4
Apple TV+ has revealed that our much beloved American coach, Ted Lasso, will be returning to our screens after the Season 3 finale looked set to be the last we would see of AFC Richmond.
The show’s frontman has teased the introduction of a women’s team to the show, but other details are yet to be ironed out.
With the confirmation of the show’s return hitting the mainstream, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
TV awards: The Penguin’s Cristin Milioti triumphs at last
After being snubbed at the Golden Globes, Cristin Milioti received deserved recognition for her role as Sophia Falcone in The Penguin at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.
Winning the accolade cements Milioti’s performance as one of the best from 2024.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates The Penguin star’s award win.
TV news: New screenwriters board the TARDIS for Doctor Who Season 2
Doctor Who is a television marvel, science fiction’s longest-running show and a staple of British culture.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the new writers joining showrunner Russell T Davies for the upcoming season.
TV news: Marvel’s return to Hell’s Kitchen with Daredevil Born Again needs to kick ass
Matt Murdock’s crime-fighting lawyer is back in the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason discusses why the show’s return needs to be a hit.
TV awards: Shogun wins the small screen battle at the Golden Globes
Shogun dominated the small screen awards at this year’s Golden Globes.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason unpicks the Samurai epic’s prize-winning night.
TV news: Ruth Jones and James Corden look ahead to emotional Gavin and Stacey farewell
Gavin and Stacey is returning to UK television screens for the final time this Christmas, five years after Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to Smithy.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes of the end of an era for Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden.
TV news: Ncuti Gatwa teases Doctor Who Christmas Special - ‘It’s a big one’
Britain’s longest-serving hero, Doctor Who is returning soon to television screens in the latest Christmas Special, Joy to The World.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports what the Doctor has to say about the upcoming Christmas Special.
TV awards: Culinary dramedy The Bear leads Golden Globes nominations
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association unveiled its list of nominations for the 2025 Golden Globes with FX/Hulu’s The Bear serving up a storm.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down who has a right to celebrate their work on the small screen.