ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
HBO Max has released the official teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, at the HBO Max UK & Ireland launch event. The series will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max.
The HBO Max & Viu Bundle is now available in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand* offering more entertainment and value at a discounted price. A first of its kind in Asia Pacific, the bundle brings subscribers the best of Hollywood content from Warner Bros. Discovery’s iconic brands, including HBO, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and the DC Universe, with Viu’s premium Asian entertainment, such as Viu Originals, popular Korean and Chinese dramas, and variety shows.
Stream the premiere of the HBO Original drama series Task, starring Mark Ruffalo and Fabien Frankel, and join Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus Season two) in their new comedy series The Paper, written and executive produced by Greg Daniels (Creator of The Office). Catch thriller Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Pierce Brosnan, as well as Nicolas Cage’s Arcadian, all on HBO Max.
This August, Potterheads across the Philippines are invited to step into the wizarding world as SM Cinema presents “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Movie Marathon,” a magical four-day cinematic celebration featuring all eight (8) enchanting films from the beloved franchise.
PHILIPPINES, JULY 15, 2025 – Production has commenced on the HBO Original Harry Potter television series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy and the UK. Newly announced cast includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, …
The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast Molly Weasley, Draco and Lucius Malfoy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Petunia and Vernon Dursley and Cornelius Fudge.
The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
The HBO Original Harry Potter series has cast six-time Emmy®, two-time Tony Award®, Olivier winner, and BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and Oscar® nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Tony Award®, Golden Globe®, Olivier winner, and Oscar® and Emmy® nominee, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Emmy® and BAFTA nominee Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) nominee Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. All will serve as series regulars.
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Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.