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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Play experts were dismayed when The Lego Group launched Smart Bricks—blocks that play sound, light up and react to movement—at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Their worry: Kids won’t use their imaginations.

This New Year, people were not just wishing each other a happy 2026 and making resolutions—they were also streaming the finale episode of Stranger Things on Netflix, which was in its fifth season. As soon as the episode aired, some began comparing it to Game of Thrones, while others hailed it as a historical moment in pop culture, akin to Harry Potter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Netflix’s audacious bid for Warner Bros Discovery has sent ripples through Hollywood, and landed squarely in Indian cinemas, where exhibitors see both a looming disruption and a surprising opportunity.

According to a report by TOI, LEGO’s story is one of resilience and smart decision-making.

Ghibli-style artwork from detailed prompts. Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is a well-known Japanese animation studio. It is recognised for its hand-drawn animation, detailed backgrounds, and emotionally engaging storytelling. Individuals across the world are sharing Ghibli renditions of famous movie moments, memes, and even artistic interpretations of breaking news. Some of the posts are going viral.

HBO plans to reintroduce Harry Potter in a long-form episodic format. The series will trace Harry’s journey from discovering he is a wizard to his struggles against Lord Voldemort. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, known for their work on “Succession,” will lead the project. The show will bring the story back to its origins while expanding on existing narratives.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Forget semiconductors or artificial intelligence—one of the year’s hottest stocks has fur and plastic eyes and comes from China. Pop Mart has turned cute collectible toys into treasure, and you might see more of its shops around if its overseas expansion goes according to plan.

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Humanity across cultures has always been fascinated by mythologies and hero archetypes of various shades.

Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, has died. She was 89 years old.

HBO is now casting for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series, based on the books by J.K. Rowling. The search is underway for young actors to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione in this new adaptation. The casting call, announced by Variety, is looking for children aged 9-11 by April 2025, who live in the UK and Ireland. It emphasizes the commitment to inclusive casting, stating, «We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.» Interested actors need to submit two self-taped videos. The first video should be a short poem or story not related to 'Harry Potter,' lasting no more than 30 seconds. The second video, which should be one minute long, should introduce the applicant, including their date of birth, height, and location, and describe a close family member, friend, or pet.

rare event that could happen in California. There is a chance of snowfall in the High Sierra over 8,000 feet, including areas of Yosemite National Park, due to a powerful and exceptionally cold Pacific storm that is expected to affect the West Coast. The National Weather Service in Hanford, California claims that there hasn't been any snow in this location in August for at least 20 years. Even though little precipitation is predicted, the possibility of snow in August might still present challenges for hikers and visitors on Friday and Saturday, as per the reports of Microsoft Start News.

Jennifer Lopez, recently divorced from Ben Affleck, may have a familiar name waiting in the wings. As per the reports of Daily Express US, Drake, a former flame of Lopez, is eager to rekindle their romance now that her divorce is finalized. Lopez and Drake had a brief relationship in 2017, and Drake is reportedly interested in getting back together. The rapper is reportedly «ready and waiting» to go after Lopez after her divorce is formally finalized, according to sources. According to the insider, Drake respects boundaries and won't get close to Lopez until after her marriage to Affleck is officially dissolved.

Warner Bros. Games has unveiled the trailer for «Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.» The game features beloved characters like Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley and Draco Malfoy playing the popular wizarding sport.

women boxers at the centre of a gender row at the Paris Olympics took up the sport to escape from bullies: Lin Yu-ting had an abusive father while Imane Khelif was roughed up by boys in her village. Both find themselves embroiled in a global maelstrom that has sparked reaction from US presidential candidate Donald Trump, Harry Potter author J.K Rowling and a host of commentators. Online, they have been subjected to «an awful lot of abuse», Mark Adams, spokesman for the International Olympic Committee, said on Friday.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is the new multiplayer game from Warner Bros. and Portkey Games. Here is everything you need to know about its release date, gameplay, platforms, and more.

Matthew Lewis, widely recognized for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series, has expressed openness to appearing in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series reboot by Max. Despite not actively seeking a return to the wizarding world, Lewis shared that he would certainly consider it if approached.

Warner Bros. Games officially announced the release date for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The much-anticipated sports game, developed by Unbroken Studios, was unveiled during the Summer Game Fest on June 7. Set for release this fall, the game promises to bring the high-flying excitement of Quidditch to consoles and PCs.

new spinoff series will begin in July. Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore will be in the lead roles in the new spinoff of ‘The Office’. There is very little information regarding the storyline even as the script is being finalized in the next few months. This has been reported by ‘Deadline’. Greg Daniels had in January opened up the Emmy winning series ‘The Office’ for generation of new ideas, new scripts and casting. It has now been learnt that multiple episodes have been written till date and a final decision is in the offing.

White Lotus cast is ever-increasing and season 3 of the hit series on HBO, has included six new cast members. These are Dom Hetrakul known for The Outrage and the Bangkok Dangerous, Leslie Bibb known for Jupiter's Legacy, Iron Man, Michelle Monaghan known for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Gone Baby Gone, Jason Isaacs known for The Death of Stalin and Harry Potter, Tayme Thapthimthong known for Skin Trade and Farang. Among the new inclusions is also Natasha Rothwell who would be reprising Belinda's role in Season 3 in April 2023, according to Variety.

ANI. The Durga Puja pandal showcases model of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with world leaders and prominent international delegates who attended the event including US President Joe Biden. The pandal also showcases Delhi's Red Fort.