Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader Will Not Appear In The Penguin Spin-Of

Colin Farrell as The Penguin. (Pic: Macall Polay/HBO).

The Batman Epic Crime Saga, featuring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader of Gotham City, will see the latest spin-off, The Penguin, develop the universe formed in the 2022 blockbuster, and director Matt Reeves has now assured that Pattinson will not feature as the Dark Knight in the new show.  In an interview with SFX … Read more

Natalie Dormer On Margaery’s Exit From Thrones: “She Deserved Better”

Natalie Dormer and Finn Jones. (Pic: HBO).

In almost a decade since her exit from the series, Natalie Dormer has looked back at her time on Game of Thrones and shared her frustration at how her character’s storyline reached its resolution. As the sixth season of Game of Thrones reached its curtain call, Dormer, also known for her work on The Tudors … Read more

The Batman Part II: The Penguin Returns For Sequel

Colin Farrell as The Penguin. (Pic: Macall Polay/HBO).

Colin Farrell will be reprising his role as Oswald “Oz” Cobb, otherwise known by the criminal moniker, The Penguin, for The Batman Part II, the second entry in the Batman Epic Crime Saga from director Matt Reeves.  Speaking to SFX Magazine (via ComicBook), Reeves said Farrell, recognised for lead roles in The Banshees of Inisherin … Read more

HBO Respond To George R.R. Martin’s House of the Dragon Criticism

Emma D’Arcy - House of the Dragon. (Pic: Ollie Upton/HBO).

HBO has responded to George R.R. Martin’s now-deleted blog post criticising the development of House of the Dragon, the adaptation of his book Fire and Blood. In a statement (via GamesRadar), HBO had this to say: “There are few greater fans of George R.R. Martin and his book Fire & Blood than the creative team … Read more

Harry Potter Actor Hopes For More “Nuanced Moments” With HBO Series

Daniel Radcliffe and Bonnie Wright as Harry and Ginny. (Pic: Warner Bros.)

Bonnie Wright, known for portraying Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is hopeful that the upcoming HBO adaptation will translate the source material in ways the original film series could not. Chief among which is the relationship between Harry and Ginny, a storyline from the books Wright hopes the adaptation can improve upon. In … Read more

George R.R. Martin Fears Over “Toxic” Changes Will Affect House of the Dragon

Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy - House of the Dragon. (Pic: Warner Press).

The author behind the Game of Thrones series, George R.R. Martin, is concerned with the future of House of the Dragon, particularly in the build-up to Seasons 3 and 4 – while addressing his unhappiness with the recently broadcast second season. In a now-deleted blog post (via GamesRadar), Martin discussed his dissatisfaction with Maelor’s death … Read more

Review – The Last Of Us Season 1, Episode 9 – “Look for the Light”

Joel and Ellie - The Last Of Us.

Spoilers from the outset for this finale review of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us. The season finale opens with Anna, Ellie’s biological mother, being chased into a house by unseen infected. An original character only referenced in dialogue during the Left Behind DLC (Episode 7 for a recap), Anna is portrayed by the actress who provided voice … Read more

Review – The Last Of Us Season 1, Episode 8 – “When We Are In Need”

Joel and Ellie - The Last Of Us.

Spoilers from the outset for this review of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us. Beneath a glorious mountain vista is the Silver Lake Resort. A furious winter storm rages, unrelenting and unforgiving. We hear a passage from Revelations 21, read by the voice of Scott Shepherd, the actor tasked with bringing one of the most … Read more

Review – The Last Of Us Season 1, Episode 7 – “Left Behind”

Ellie and Riley - The Last Of Us.

Spoilers from the outset for this review of The Last Of Us. Bloody tracks in the snow lead to an ancient, weathered house. Inside, Ellie fights to control the bleeding from Joel’s knife wound. He urges Ellie to leave him and return north to Tommy’s settlement. She’s hesitant to go but heads for the stairs. She … Read more