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Modders in the Counter-Strike community announced Cs:Legacy, a fan-made remake of the classic 1.6 version of the originalCounter-Strike with modern visuals, as seen in the announcement trailer. After Counter-Strike 2 launched in 2023 and officially replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, this fan remake is billing itself as an old-school experience for hardcore Counter-Strike players who miss how Valve's tactical shooter series used to feel, while including modern technical enhancements.

The trailer touts that this fan remake comes from the developers of CSPromod, a competitive-oriented fan project dating back to 2006 in response to Valve's release of Counter-Strike: Source (via Valve Developer Community). Featured in the first Cs:Legacy trailer are views of older maps with a fresh coat of paint and some bits of gunplay and combat. The developers are promoting Cs:Legacy not as a mod, but as a "fully standalone" game that was "built from the ground up."

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Hulu snuck up on us last week and, without warning, dropped a gem of a gritty period drama that sucked us right into its story of ambition, violence, and desire. Created by Steven Knight, of Peaky Blinders notoriety, A Thousand Blows is a gritty, bloody boxing drama set in mid-1800’s London. But that’s not all. The boxing is just a distraction—albeit a delicious one—from what’s really going on here: a group of outsiders (lower class) first demanding more than society is willing to give them, then downright taking it when they're denied. This is one irresistible, binge-worthy series you should absolutely watch.

Inspired by the true-life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s, A Thousand Blows casts a spotlight on a very different gang than those Knight introduced us to in Peaky Blinders.

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On Thursday February 6 2025, HBO broadcasts C.B. Strike!

Lethal White: Part 3 Season 4 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “C.B. Strike,” titled “Lethal White: Part 3,” promises to deliver more twists and turns in the gripping mystery. This episode continues the story as Robin Ellacott digs deeper into the case, uncovering a startling truth that hits close to home. Fans of the series can expect a blend of personal stakes and professional challenges as Robin navigates her findings.

In this episode, the focus shifts to the government minister’s blackmailer, who becomes the prime suspect in the ongoing investigation. However, Robin and Cormoran Strike are not convinced that this suspect acted alone. Their instincts tell them that there is more to the story, leading them to believe in the existence of an accomplice. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the case, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

On Sunday February 2 2025, HBO broadcasts C.B. Strike!

Lethal White: Part 4 Season 4 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “C.B. Strike,” titled “Lethal White: Part 4,” promises to delve deeper into the complex lives of its main characters. As Robin grapples with personal changes, viewers will see her navigate emotional challenges while continuing her work alongside Strike. This episode will explore how her personal struggles affect her professional life, adding depth to her character.

Meanwhile, Strike and Robin will provide support to a grieving father. Their compassionate approach highlights the human side of their detective work, showing that even in the midst of a complex case, they can offer solace to those in pain. This moment is likely to resonate with audiences, emphasizing the importance of empathy in difficult times.

The episode will also feature Strike and Robin interviewing more key figures in the ongoing investigation. As they gather information, their partnership...

On Thursday January 30 2025, HBO broadcasts C.B. Strike!

Lethal White: Part 2 Season 4 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “C.B. Strike,” titled “Lethal White: Part 2,” promises to be filled with suspense and intrigue. This episode continues the gripping story that has captivated fans. A startling discovery linked to the case of a strangled child brings new twists and turns, leaving viewers eager to see how the characters will navigate this troubling development.

As the team digs deeper into the mystery, they face unexpected challenges. Just when they seem to be on the verge of a breakthrough, they are forced to leave the scene. This sudden turn of events adds tension to the investigation, as the team realizes that their witness may be in danger. The urgency of the situation pushes them to work even harder to protect him and uncover the truth.

The episode will likely showcase the determination and...

In the upcoming episode of “C.B. Strike,” titled “Lethal White: Part 3,” the tension continues to build as Robin uncovers a shocking truth that hits close to home. This revelation could change everything for her and Strike as they delve deeper into the case. The stakes are high, and the mystery thickens, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

As the plot unfolds, the focus shifts to the government minister’s blackmailer, who now becomes the prime suspect. However, both Robin and Strike have their doubts. They suspect that there may be an accomplice lurking in the shadows. This twist adds another layer of complexity to an already intricate investigation, and it promises to keep fans guessing.

With the episode airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, February 6, 2025, on HBO, “C.B. Strike” fans can expect a thrilling blend of suspense and drama. The chemistry between Robin and Strike continues to be a highlight,...

The anticipation for “C.B. Strike” Season 4 Episode 4, titled “Lethal White: Part 4,” builds as the air date approaches. Set to air on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on HBO, this episode promises to delve deeper into the complex world of private investigator Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott.

In this episode, Robin faces significant changes in her personal life, adding a layer of emotional depth to the story. As she navigates these challenges, her partnership with Strike remains a source of strength. Together, they reach out to a grieving father, offering him comfort amid his sorrow. This moment highlights the duo’s compassion and dedication to their work, emphasizing that their investigations are about more than just solving cases.

The episode also sees Strike and Robin interviewing more individuals involved in the ongoing case. Their relentless pursuit of the truth brings them closer to uncovering the identity of the blackmailer’s accomplice.

Murder, online obsession, and unresolved… er… tension - C.B. Strike is back.

Extreme fandom leads to murder in the sixth season of “C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart” based on J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike novel of the same name, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Centered around the mysterious death of Edie Ledwell, the co-creator of a hit animated web series called “The Ink Black Heart,” Strike and Robin are pulled into a dangerous world of digital obsession, fandom battles, and dark secrets hidden behind online personas. “C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart” drops all four episodes in season six on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. Et on Max.

How to watch ‘C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart’ Season 6 When: Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. Et TV: HBO Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Sign...

On Thursday January 23 2025, HBO broadcasts C.B. Strike!

Lethal White: Part 1 Season 4 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “C.B. Strike,” titled “Lethal White: Part 1,” promises to bring tension and intrigue to the screen. Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott find themselves in a complicated situation following Robin’s recent wedding to Matthew. Their relationship is strained, and viewers will witness the impact of personal choices on their professional partnership.

As the episode unfolds, a new client arrives, bringing with them a case that could change everything. This potential client’s story will challenge both Strike and Robin, forcing them to confront their differences while navigating the complexities of their work. The tension between the two characters adds an emotional layer to the mystery, making it clear that their connection is not just about solving cases.

The episode is set to explore themes of loyalty, trust, and the consequences of life choices.

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This article contains minor spoilers from Seasons 1 to 5 of C.B.Strike, as well as for The Ink Black Heart book.

Strike, or C.B. Strike, is a crime drama series based on the Cormoran Strike book series by J.K. Rowling, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Strike follows the titular Cormoran Strike, a war veteran who...

The excitement builds as “C.B. Strike” returns with Season 4, Episode 2, titled “Lethal White: Part 2.” This gripping episode promises a blend of mystery and tension that fans have come to love. It airs at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025, on HBO.

In this episode, a shocking discovery brings new light to the haunting story of a child who was found strangled. The team, led by the determined private investigator Cormoran Strike, finds themselves in a race against time. Just when they think they have a breakthrough, circumstances force them to leave the scene before they can gather all the evidence they need. The stakes are high as they realize that their key witness may be in grave danger.

As the team works tirelessly to locate the witness, viewers can expect suspenseful twists and turns. The episode will delve deeper into the dark secrets surrounding the case, showcasing Strike’s relentless pursuit of the truth.

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch column, our monthly breakdown of What’s on Streaming, and our master list of Every New TV Show Premiering in 2025.

With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

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Get ready for more Cb Strike. Season six of the HBO and BBC crime drama, titled C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart, will arrive next week. Four episodes were produced for season six.

Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, David Westhead, Christian McKay, Emma Fielding, Tupele Dorgu, James Nelson-Joyce, Ruth Sheen, Jack Greenlees, Natasha O'Keeffe, and Caitlin Innes Edwards star in the series based on the novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

HBO revealed the following about the series’ plot for season six:

“Strike and Robin are hired to investigate a murder involving a creator of a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous online troll known as "Anomie." With a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, our heroic pair find themselves in a case that stretches them to...

HBO seems to be doubling down on its support for highly controversial author J.K. Rowling, who has committed herself to the contentious cause of spreading anti-trans sentiment virtually every time she makes a public statement, which many have condemned as transphobic. But if this is the hill that she has chosen to die on, it doesn't mean that major Hollywood corporations need to continue their (presumably lucrative) partnerships with her. And no, just because she also goes by the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, it doesn't give HBO a pass. The cable network has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming sixth season of the crime drama series C.B. Strike, in addition to revealing its premiere date. The show is based on Rowling's "Cormoran Strike" detective novels, which she writes as Galbraith.

Cormoran Strike is finally back. HBO has released the official trailer for C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart, an upcoming four-part limited series based on the 2022 novel of the same name by J.K. Rowling (writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith).

In The Ink Black Heart, per the official logline, "Strike (Tom Burke) and Robin (Holliday Grainger) are hired to investigate a murder involving a creator of a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous online troll known as 'Anomie.' With a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, our heroic pair find themselves in a case that stretches them to their limit with the threat of this mysterious killer around every corner." Check out the official trailer and poster below.

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C.B. Strike is back for another installment, with the four-episode limited series The Ink Black Heart premiering Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9/8c on HBO (and streaming on Max).

Based on J.K. Rowling’s crime novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart is the sixth story in the BBC co-production, which stars Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger.

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Since its premiere in 2017, the “C.B. Strike” series (known simply as “Strike” across the pond) has become one of BBC One‘s most popular series. And for good reason: “Furiosa” star Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger make an engaging lead duo as a private detective and his business partner who work together to solve crimes that elude London’s police.

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The excitement builds as “C.B. Strike” returns for Season 4 with the highly anticipated episode titled “Lethal White: Part 1.” This new season promises to dive deeper into the complex relationship between Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. Following Robin’s recent wedding to Matthew, tensions rise, creating a rift between the two partners. Their dynamic has always been intricate, and this season kicks off with a fresh layer of conflict that fans will be eager to explore.

As the episode unfolds, a potential client arrives, bringing with them a case that could change everything for Strike and Robin. This new mystery not only tests their professional skills but also challenges their personal relationship. The stakes are high, and both characters must navigate their differences while tackling the complexities of the case at hand.

Viewers can expect gripping storytelling, rich character development, and the signature twists that “C.B. Strike” is known for.

A toxic fandom and a mysterious death pull Strike and Robin into their most dangerous investigation yet.

I’ve read every one of Robert Galbraith’s (the pen name of J.K. Rowling) Cormoran Strike novels. My two favorite books in the series are the first, “The Cuckoo's Calling” and the most recent, “The Running Grave” – which is some of Rowling’s best writing ever. I was obviously thrilled when the BBC decided to adapt the books into a TV series – a format far preferable to a film because of how much more detail you can go into in a limited series. So, with the upcoming Max premiere of Season 6 of “C.B. Strike,” covering the novel called “The Ink Black Heart,” dropping on Thursday, Jan. 23, let’s get you caught up with everything you need to know.

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed January next year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Max’s brilliant original adult animated superhero dark comedy-drama series Harley Quinn, and also a new original medical drama series The Pitt. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 new movies and TV shows coming to Max in January 2025.

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The Front Room is a psychological horror drama film written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers. Based on the 2016 short story of the same name by Susan Hill, the 2024 film follows Belinda, a newly pregnant young woman whose mother-in-law suddenly moves in with them and tries to get control over the unborn child, and now it’s up to Belinda to create boundaries.

Brilliant Minds will scrub out sooner than expected.

The Zachary Quinto medical drama, which originally was scheduled to wrap on Monday, Jan. 13, will now air its Season 1 finale a week earlier, on Jan. 6, when it returns to NBC with back-to-back episodes at an earlier time, 9/8c.

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On Monday 16 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts Strike!

The Ink Black Heart Season 6 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Strike,” titled “The Ink Black Heart,” promises to dive deep into the world of online harassment and identity. This episode focuses on Edie Ledwell, who is known as the co-creator of a popular cult cartoon called The Ink Black Heart.

In this episode, Edie finds herself in a troubling situation. She is being harassed by an online figure known as Anomie. This harassment has taken a toll on her life, and she feels overwhelmed by the situation. In a moment of desperation, she turns to Robin, the show’s main character, for help. Robin is known for his investigative skills, and Edie hopes he can uncover the true identity of Anomie.

As the story unfolds, viewers can expect to see Robin navigating the complex world of online anonymity and the darker side of social media.

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Murder in a Small Town is a mystery crime drama series created by Ian Weir. Based on The Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries novel series by author L.R. Wright, the Fox series is set in the small idyllic town of Gibsons and it follows the story of the new police chief Karl Alberg after he leaves the city and comes to town to get some peace of mind and find a new partner, but he is soon confronted with various crimes that he has to solve with the help of his team. Murder in a Small Town stars Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in the lead roles with James Cromwell, Stana Katic, Mya Lowe, and Aaron Douglas starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the murder mysteries, complex relationships, and compelling characters in Murder in a Small Town...

Jk Rowling has shed a little light on the subject of a future novel.

The Harry Potter scribe said she has begun work on a “futuristic” book, which will become her priority once she has wrapped the Robert Galbraith Strike novels.

Rowling teased the detail in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after being asked if she would consider writing a space odyssey.

“There are three different books I could do after Strike, all of which I’ve started because I’m a deranged workaholic,” she responded. “The one I’m planning to finish first is futuristic, but not a space odyssey, sorry. Definitely earthbound.”

Rowling’s next novel, under her Galbraith pseudonym, will be the eighth installment of Strike, titled The Hallmarked Man. She told The Times of London in May that she is planning a further two Strike books.

The Strike series follows a war veteran turned private detective named Cormoran Strike.

The cast of Blade Runner 2099 keeps on expanding. Tom Burke (Furiosa) and Maurizio Lombardi (Ripley) are the latest additions to the hotly-anticipated Prime Video series, which is currently in production.

According to Deadline, Burke and Lombardi are set for recurring roles in Blade Runner 2099, although character details have not been revealed. They join a cast that includes Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, and Daniel Rigby, as well as Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, and Matthew Needham. Production on the limited sci-fi series began in Prague in May 2024 and will move to Barcelona at a later date.

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Welcome to the daily briefing, move along and take a seat, quick as you can, please. As you may see from the ludicrously overpopulated suspect wall behind me, we’re on the lookout for someone very special here. These particular characters are all known killers, in that they’ve been killing it on screen as British TV detectives, some of them for decades. We’re here to find their boss, the kingpin, the very best of the best.

Intelligence says that this character is British, so please discount your Columbos, Sarah Lunds, Maigrets, Poirots and Wallanders, even if they are known suspects. We’re also confident that this person works mostly alone, so double-acts of the Dalziel and Pascoe, Dempsey and Makepeace, Scott and Bailey, Rosemary and Thyme or Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) variety are not to be included in the search. Nor are criminal profilers, otherwise we’d obviously...

After Jonathan Glazer’s Cannes, Oscar and BAFTA-winning “The Zone of Interest,” Daniela Volker’s “The Commandant’s Shadow” tackles the same subject – what it was like to live next door to a WWII concentration camp.

While Glazer’s film was a work of fiction, based on Martin Amis’ novel, Volker’s film is a documentary. Exploring the legacy of Auschwitz, it follows Hans-Juergen Höss, son of commandant Rudolf Höss, and grandson Kai, on an emotional journey. Their path leads to a meeting with Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, known as the ‘cellist from Auschwitz,’ and her daughter Maya. It features hitherto unseen archival footage and draws from Rudolf Höss’s autobiography, written shortly before his death.

“The Commandant’s Shadow,” produced by Gloria Abramoff from the London-based production company Creators Inc, in association with Snowstorm productions, played at Israel’s DocAviv festival where it won the Yad Vashem Award for outstanding Holocaust-related documentary.

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Complaints filed: We could fill these very pages with news and analysis about the so-called ‘culture wars’ almost every week, but the past seven days has been ripe with incident. When Karla Sofia Gascón (pictured) became the first transgender actress to win the Cannes Best Actress prize for Jacques Audiard’s gangster musical Emilia Perez last weekend she would have felt only joy, but that joy swiftly turned sour after French far-right politician Marion Maréchal-Le Pen responded to the win on X with: “So a man has won the Best Actress prize… progress for the left is the erasure of women and mothers.” Palms could be heard hitting faces across the land.

Tom Burke says he requested media training from the BBC to help him handle questions about J.K Rowling’s strident views on transgender rights.

Burke is currently on the publicity trail for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, but he has recently filmed Season 6 of BBC/HBO series Strike, which Rowling pens under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

The actor told The Independent that he asked for media training ahead of an interview with the publication, during which he was careful to remain neutral on the trans debate.

“I’ll preface all this by saying, what I want for that situation is for it to mend,” he said. “I want those disparate groups to find resolution. I don’t want to say anything in the wrong context, or at the wrong time, which is going to make the situation worse, because it’s not nice, right? There’s so much antipathy going on.

Jk Rowling Shares The Conversation She Had With Late Actor Alan Rickman ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Acclaimed author Jk Rowling recently shared a conversation she had with late actor Alan Rickman, who played Professor Severus Snape in all eight Harry Potter movies. While answering fan questions about her writing process, Jk Rowling told readers how she explained the character’s complex struggles to the late actor after he reached out to her for help in gaining insight into his complicated role in Harry’s life.

Alan Rickman played Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, where he was often seen blurring the line between Harry’s tormentor and sometimes his fierce protector. Throughout the film, Snape, who visibly dislikes Harry, struggles with his complex emotions toward him. While he took particular pleasure in tormenting Harry, he often protected him from harm, including saving him from Voldemort and his followers.

According to the Times of London,...

Jk Rowling has shared the conversation she had with actor Alan Rickman, when she revealed to him the true complications of his character in the Harry Potter movies.

Rickman played Severus Snape, Harry’s teacher and apparent tormentor who eventually turns out to be working for good forces, including protecting Harry against the likes of Voldermort and his acolytes.

Rowling has recorded an interview for her website, answering fans’ questions about her writing process, with a preview transcribed in today’s Times of London. In it, she describes how Rickman was confused about the motivations of his character before she explained them to him. She revealed:

“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here. I really need to understand what Snape’s up to? Am I a pure baddie?’ He was the only person I told: ‘You were in love with Harry’s mother.’

“I talked...

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's initial concerns about the trans community divided opinions but seemed to at least come from a place of concern. However, in the years that have followed, her comments have become increasingly controversial and led to fans and peers alike washing their hands of the writer.

Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the Harry Potter stars who have made a point of disagreeing with Rowling while sharing their support for trans people. Recently, the author was asked if she'd forgive the duo should they make a public apology and whether they're safe in the knowledge she'd do so.

"Not safe, I'm afraid," Rowling responded. "Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.

J.K. Rowling's 2021 children's tale, The Christmas Pig, may be adapted into a film, following her success with Harry Potter. The story follows Jack and his toy pig, Christmas Pig, on a journey to find his beloved Dur Pig in the Land of the Lost. Despite controversy, Rowling's work continues to be popular on both stage and screen.

Yet another book by J.K. Rowling appears to be getting a film adaptation, this time by way of her 2021 children’s tale, The Christmas Pig. Rowling is, of course, the author behind the wildly successful Harry Potter franchise, which has grossed billions of dollars across eight movies and several spin-offs. She is also the author behind the Cormoran Strike crime novels (written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith), which have been adapted into the hit TV series, Strike.

According to Variety, The Christmas Pig is in the early stages of development with...

J.K. Rowling has a Harry Potter reboot series that's currently in development, but it's not the only adaptation of her work that's on the way. The Christmas Pig, a children's book penned by Rowling, has now been set to get the feature film treatment as well.

Per Variety, a feature film adaptation is in early development for The Christmas Pig. It's currently getting developed in-house for Rowling's Bronte, and doesn't yet have a production company attached. This new adaptation will follow Rowling's Harry Potter books getting a feature film series along with her Cormoran Strike novels getting developed as the TV series Strike, which has a sixth season in production.

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J.K. Rowling’s bestselling children’s book “The Christmas Pig” is set to get a film adaptation.

Variety understands the project is in a very early stage of development in-house and a production company has not yet been attached.

Rowling’s production company Bronte already produces the BBC/HBO adaptation of her adult detective series “Cormoran Strike.”

“The Christmas Pig” was first published in 2021 with illustrations by Jim Field. At the time of publication, Swift Films made a series of promotional videos for the project.

The book tells the story of a boy named Jack, who loses his childhood toy Dur Pig — nicknamed Dp — on Christmas Eve after his stepsister throws it out of the family car. Although Jack is offered a replacement called Christmas Pig as consolation, he misses his old faithful friend and casts Christmas Pig (abbreviated to Cp) aside.

To cheer Jack up, Cp proposes a plan to rescue his best toy.

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are hard at work on the upcoming season of their BBC series Strike!

For those who don’t know, Strike is based on the Cormoran Strike book series that author J.K. Rowling writes under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith. There have already been five seasons of the TV series and the next season will follow the sixth book, “The Ink Black Heart.”

Tom and Holliday were spotted shooting scenes for the upcoming season on Tuesday (April 2) in London, England.

The five previous seasons have varied in episode length, with some just having two episodes while some had as much as four episodes. Fans in the U.S. can watch all previous episodes on Max.

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Try not to trip over the tumbleweeds as you step into this box office update. For the third weekend running, the top five movies in domestic theaters will remain unchanged due to the fact that Hollywood, er, isn't releasing any movies right now. The No. 1 spot is a fairly tight race between musical comedy remake "Mean Girls" (estimated weekend total: $6.7 million) and Jason Statham-led action flick "The Beekeeper" ($6.4 million). 

There are no new wide releases this weekend. The only film making a theatrical debut is "Miller's Girl," starring Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega. According to The Numbers, it'll only be in around 500 theaters and is expected to gross less than $2 million.

Last weekend brought the meager offering of low-budget sci-fi movie "I.S.S.," which opened at No. 7 in the rankings, just behind "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." But beyond a bit of jostling for position, the top five has remained...

Harry Potter author Jk Rowling has become a controversial figure in recent years, here's exactly why and what her future with the franchise may involve.

Rowling found fame in the late '90s and early 2000s for penning the seven-book Harry Potter franchise, which she would later go on to serve as a consultant on the eight-movie big-screen adaptation of.

Since then, Rowling has written seven books in the Cormoran Strike detective book series under the pen name of Robert Galbraith. She even took another dip into her Wizarding World as she wrote the scripts for the three Fantastic Beasts movies, earning mixed reactions.

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Stephen Amell hit the SAG-AFTRA picket line in New York, while many former Arrow co-stars and exec producers partook in the L.A. half of a planned “Arrow Reunion Picket” event on Friday.

“The AMPTP Has Failed This City!” read the Arrow Reunion Picket announcement.

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The Inhabitant opens with a series of title cards, some over photos of the victims, telling the viewer the story of Lizzy Borden and allegations of possession and a family curse that seems to persist to the present day passed down among her female descendants.

Tara is stressed out. Her boyfriend Carl is planning on attending college at Stanford. Even worse, her home life is a mess, something not even her best friend Suzy can help her deal with. She’s had past issues with depression which has her parents Ben and Emily concerned. That’s not entirely her fault though, she has a newborn brother, and her mother’s sister Diane was committed to an institution for smothering a newborn and burying the body, and...

It will be a while before Julie Chen Moonves utters her final, “But first.”

Ahead of Big Brother‘s milestone 25th season on CBS, Chen Moonves — who has hosted the summertime staple since its 2000 debut — has weighed in on whether she’ll step down from the series anytime soon. And while any self-respecting Big Brother fan knows to expect the unexpected, it sounds like Chen Moonves will be around for seasons to come.

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Warning: Minor spoilers for The Witcher season 3 Part 1.

The Witcher season 3 recast Rience, making it hard not to wonder why the show replaced the previous actor who played him in season 2. Netflix's The Witcher first introduced Rience in season 2, where he was initially serving his sentence at a Cintran prison. That's when Lydia van Bredevoort visited him and proposed an offer, which involved finding and capturing Ciri. Rience took the job, and as a result, his entire The Witcher season 2 arc revolved around his pursuit of finding the princess.

During his journey in The Witcher season 2, he kidnaps Jaskier and even tortures him to make him disclose Geralt and Ciri's whereabouts. Fortunately for Jaskier, Yennefer comes to his rescue in The Witcher season 2 and counters Rience's fire attack by spitting alcohol on him. Scorned by Yennefer's attack, Rience doubles down his efforts to track down Ciri in The Witcher season 3. This time around,...

The release of The Boys season 4 is currently shrouded in uncertainty due to an ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Fans of the popular Prime Video series eagerly await the continuation of the story, which left off with a cliffhanger at the end of the third season. Showrunner and writer Eric Kripke took to Twitter to address the situation, expressing his inability to provide a concrete release date until the strike is resolved. Kripke also called upon the studios to engage in fair negotiations, emphasizing the impact the strike has on the show's production timeline. Kripke wrote:

"The Boys update! 1) When Season 4 drops depends on how long the WGA Strike goes. No answer yet. Tell the studios to make a fair deal!"

#TheBoys update! 1) When #Season4 drops depends on how long the #WGA Strike goes. No answer yet. Tell the studios to make a fair deal! 2) To take that sting off,...

Goodbye HBO Max, hello Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced several weeks back that the company was dropping the "HBO" from the name of its flagship streaming service, and that day has come. What does that mean for you, the subscriber? For one, it means a lot more movies and TV shows will be streaming in 4K, and the list of initial titles is pretty impressive. There are, however, a few caveats.

Those who wish to watch movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Argo" in Ultra HD will need to be subscribed to the new tier offered by Max called "Ultimate Ad-Free." This goes for $19.99 per month and includes access to the service's library of 4K movies and TV shows. There is also a plan with ads for $9.99 per month and a regular ad-free plan for $15.99 per month. Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform for Warner Bros. Discovery, had this to...

With HBO Max turning into Max, Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing a higher-priced plan — $19.99 per month — with an expanded bouquet of 4K Ultra HD content aimed at pushing customers to the pricier package.

On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.

The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.

Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...

May 23 is, according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, “our rendezvous with destiny.” That’s because the company has finally dropped the HBO from streaming service HBO Max and become just Max.

For those of us just figuring that out, below is a rundown of pricing, programs, how the service differs from sister streamer Discovery+ and also what to do if you’re an HBO cable subscriber to wants to access Max.

What Is Max, Exactly?

Max combines programming from HBO Max and Discovery. It is the streaming destination for Max and HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and kids content, along with programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle and documentaries from leading brands including HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more. You can find it at Max.com.

See the list of programming discussed today and Max product features below.

The industry’s shift to streaming has made for some strange bedfellows at the AMPTP, which could impact when and how a new agreement with the WGA is reached.

For decades, the writers guild negotiated contracts with the film and television studios while the TV business slowly evolved and original series eventually expanded from broadcast to cable. In the big 2007 face-off that triggered a 100-day strike, the WGA was pursuing for — and was able to secure — jurisdiction over new media. At the time, streaming was in its infancy, with Netflix starting an SVOD business earlier that year and Hulu launching one week before the start of the writers strike.

By the time the next negotiation rolled around in March of 2011, a seismic change was afoot. Just five days before the WGA and AMPTP agreed on a new contract that year, Netflix entered the original programming arena in a big way,...

It looks like Fox is taking a wait-and-see approach to the Hollywood Writers strike.

The network on Monday picked up more series for the 2023-24 season but didn't announce a fall schedule.

CBS and NBC announced their fall plans last week, with ABC and The CW to follow this week, but it looks like Fox is holding off on confirming which shows will be airing in the year's final months.

This isn't much of a change from last year when Fox held off on a fall schedule until June.

Given the work stoppage due to the Wtiers Strike, there's a good chance many of the network's scripted shows won't be available for a fall bow.

As a result, the fall schedule will likely be governed by what happens in the coming weeks regarding the strike.

"Rather than announce a schedule today that we may not be able to meet, we're...

In the public relations battlefield, the Writers Guild of America should have an easy edge over the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The 2023 WGA Strike is about wages for writers, but it's also about fixing everything contentious fandoms claim to hate. Faced with a choice between David Zaslav and the DC Universe, what fan would side with the guy who paid himself nearly three times the budget of the canceled Batgirl?

Unfortunately, thanks to how profitable outrage is on YouTube and social media, some are doing just that. Because everything from Star Wars to genre TV staples like The Flash on The CW prompt familiar cries from these disaffected viewers as "bad writing." Thus, with writers asking for fair pay, better job security and other fundamental worker rights, the "Bad Writing Chorus" is on the side of the studios. Though, these folks also frequently blame studios or individual...