«Harry Potter» fans have finally got their first full-length look at HBO’s new series.

Viewers will return to Hogwarts on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026. The first season will focus on the events of the novel «Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone» and will consist of eight episodes.

The trailer features plenty of familiar moments from the first book, including the Sorting Ceremony, where the Sorting Hat assigns students to their houses, festive feasts for the first-year students, their first broomstick flights, Quidditch matches and more.

This time, the story of the young wizard will be brought to life by an entirely new cast. The title role will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, who was chosen from more than 30,000 applicants. Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley, while Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger.

One of the key features of the new project is expected to be its close adherence to the original books. HBO plans to dedicate each season to a separate novel.

Interestingly, the series is already being described as one of the most expensive television productions in history. The budget for the first season is estimated at around $300 million.

Meanwhile, filming on the second season is expected to begin in the coming weeks. It will be based on the novel «Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets».

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After a lengthy hiatus, Johnny Depp is making his return to the big screen. Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first trailer and official poster for «Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol», starring Depp in the leading role. It marks the actor’s first major film project since his highly publicized 2022 legal battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

The film reimagines Charles Dickens’ classic «A Christmas Carol», blending the timeless story with the dark atmosphere of a psychological thriller.

Depp takes on the role of the legendary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas and forced to confront the choices that have shaped his life. In the trailer, Scrooge is haunted by chilling spirits of the past, present, and future, compelling him to face the consequences of his actions.

The film is directed by Ti West, best known for the horror films «Pearl», «MaXXXine», and «The Innkeepers».

Joining Johnny Depp in the cast are Ian McKellen (Gandalf from «The Lord of the Rings»), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley from «Harry Potter»), Daisy Ridley (Rey from «Star Wars»), Sam Claflin (Finnick Odair from «The Hunger Games»), and Andrea Riseborough.

«Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol» is set to premiere on November 13.

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Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for «Behemoth!», the new drama from writer and director Tony Gilroy, best known for the film «Michael Clayton» and the series «Andor». Pedro Pascal leads the cast, starring opposite Olivia Wilde.

The story follows gifted cellist Alex Serian, who returns to Los Angeles after spending two decades touring the world. Back home, he is faced not only with reconnecting with his family, but also with the challenge of re-evaluating his life and rebuilding long-lost relationships with those closest to him.

To prepare for the role, Pedro Pascal learned to play the cello. He trained with an instructor every day and continued rehearsing even after filming had wrapped each day. Although he had previously played the piano, mastering the cello became an entirely new artistic challenge for the actor.

Joining Pascal and Olivia Wilde in the cast are Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Rolls, Margarita Levieva, Hank Azaria and Will Arnett.

«Behemoth!» is set to premiere worldwide on December 4, 2026. Following the release of the first trailer, international film critics described Pascal’s performance as one of the most promising of his career, with many suggesting it could earn him his first Academy Award nomination.

Earlier, a new trailer for «Dune: Part Three», starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, was also released.

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