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Daniel Radcliffe recently reminisced about his time filming the Harry Potter movies, sharing funny stories on the show Hot Ones. He fondly remembered working with the late Michael Gambon, who played Professor Dumbledore in the final six films, describing him as a playful prankster who wouldn’t stop joking around until filming began. Radcliffe shared some of Gambon’s amusing made-up acronyms and laughed as he recalled the fun they had together on set.

Premiering in 2016, The OA initially received positive reviews, achieving an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, Netflix canceled the show after just two seasons. Although fans hoped for a continuation through a film—especially given the show’s dramatic cliffhanger ending—the story remains unfinished. The OA stands as a reminder of a particular moment in the early days of streaming and highlights the evolving landscape of television.

Quentin Tarantino rose to prominence in Hollywood with a talented generation of filmmakers who all gained recognition in the 1990s. Though often compared to Paul Thomas Anderson, some see a stronger connection to Roger Avary, who co-wrote Pulp Fiction and helped make it a classic. Avary, who has continued to write and direct films, recently surprised movie lovers with a surprising announcement about his future projects.

People of Note is a game about a singer named Cadence who, after being turned down for a concert, decides to form a band. She travels around looking for musicians from various genres to join her and help her achieve success. The game offers a fresh take on classic turn-based RPGs, and cleverly integrates music into its battle system.

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy features many memorable lines. While some quotes come directly from Tolkien’s books, they’ve often been adapted – shortened, given new context, or spoken by different characters. The most famous quote, from the first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, remains unmatched in the fantasy genre even after 25 years.

That hasn’t happened. “My phone number is the same. She knows it,” Manuel said while speaking with Entertainment Tonight after the docuseries aired. “I haven’t gotten a phone call, but I don’t think I will get that phone call, to be honest with you. And I’m not expecting it.” The last time Manuel spoke to Banks was in 2017, according to People. “If I never spoke to Tyra again in this lifetime, I’m okay with that,” Manuel added to Entertainment Tonight. When asked if he missed his friendship with Banks, he was blunt: “I don’t.”

Katie Leung is aware of how fans of Bridgerton are reacting to her character, Lady Araminta Gun – Sophie Baek’s stepmother and the main villain in season four. She’s seen the comments comparing her to a Disney villain, but she doesn’t quite see it that way.

With plenty of action and suspense, The Night Agent consistently features high stakes and deadly consequences, and season 3 is no different. The Netflix series centers on a complex international conspiracy, meaning someone is always trying to hide something. Combined with the Night Agents’ ability to eliminate threats, the show quickly becomes gripping and intense.

Despite a controversial start and a drop in viewership, the series initially found success on streaming platforms. It’s common for Star Trek shows to take time building an audience – The Original Series was canceled due to low ratings, and The Animated Series only came about after a fan protest. Unfortunately, streaming services make it harder for people to stumble upon new shows. Adding to the challenge, some dedicated Star Trek fans are quick to criticize, searching for inconsistencies with established lore. However, Starfleet Academy‘s inclusion of life-support belts from The Animated Series demonstrates that the show doesn’t disregard Star Trek‘s history – it builds upon it and moves the franchise forward.

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Ebaster has picked the top 5 series for a binge, including a crime thriller on Prime Video, a true crime series from HBO, a popular dramedy on Paramount+, a trending reality documentary on Netflix, and an action-packed fantasy epic from HBO Max.