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Paul Bettany addresses rumor he’s been tapped to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter reboot

Paul Bettany addresses rumor he’s been tapped to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter reboot

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Paul Bettany has finally addressed his rumored casting as Lord Voldemort in HBO Max’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. After Cillian Murphy definitively shot down speculation that he would be taking on the villainous role, fan theories turned to Bettany, 54, prompting the WandaVision actor to confess Sunday that he would not be involved in the project. “I haven’t heard anything about that,” Bettany told ScreenRant at the Saturn Awards, adding that he loves the iconic franchise. “I mean I’m a big fan of the [intellectual property], and I’m a big fan of HBO, but nobody has called me up about it.” Actor Tilda Swinton has also been linked to the part of the Dark Lord, but unlike Murphy and Bettany, she has not denied the rumors. Voldemort, played by Ralph Fiennes in the original film franchise, is one of the biggest …

Meet the Ladies of London reboot cast

Meet the Ladies of London reboot cast

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Ladies of London is back on Bravo with a brand new cast. After initially running on the network for four seasons from 2014 to 2017 with a cast that included Caroline Stanbury and the late Annabelle Neilson, the series has been rebooted and retitled Ladies of London: The New Reign. The series joins a current Bravo slate that includes Summer House, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, Married to Medicine, Below Deck Down Under and Top Chef. From British socialites to American expats and international personalities, Ladies of London centers around the bustling city’s elite social scene. But the reboot isn’t just limited to ladies; at least one man is set to join the fray. Ahead of the two-hour March 5 premiere, we took a look at the new faces set to grace our TV screens. Lady …

Jessica Belkin Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot

Jessica Belkin Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jessica Belkin is the latest cast member boarding the Baywatch reboot. The upcoming Elle actress has joined the cast of the Fox and Freemantle show in the series regular role of Charlie Vale, the biological daughter of Baywatch captain Hobie Buchannon, son of Mitch Buchannon (who was portrayed by David Hasselhoff in the original series). The official character description for Charlie reads, “Raised in Texas, Charlie is the biological daughter of Baywatch captain Hobie Buchannon – the child he never knew. She leaves her complicated home life in Galveston and shows up on her father’s doorstep with one goal: earn her place as a Baywatch lifeguard. Fearless, passionate, and occasionally reckless, Charlie has all the makings of a Buchannon legend. She has a lot to learn, however, and the father she never met might be exactly the mentor she’s always needed.” Belkin will star in the forthcoming Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, and recently appeared in one episode of The Hunting Wives‘ first season as a young Margo (Malin Akerman’s leading role). She’ll also next appear in …

Inbetweeners star says reboot should have same ‘disgusting’ jokes from series and movies

Inbetweeners star says reboot should have same ‘disgusting’ jokes from series and movies

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Inbetweeners cast member James Buckley has called for the show’s continuation to feature the same “silly, disgusting humour” featured in the original series. In October 2025, creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris confirmed the Channel 4 sitcom, following the adolescent travails of four foul-mouthed teens, would be returning. However, Buckley, who played the particularly crass Jay Cartwright, is yet to be approached for the project – but he thinks the show should not be watered down for modern audiences, as many fans are concerned it will be. “I think the temperature at the moment is that people would like an Inbetweeners,” he said. “It would release some sort of pressure. Just make sure we keep all that silly, disgusting humour. That’s what I assume people would want.” The actor is currently one of the most popular celebrities on personalised video app …

Reboot your brain: 3 steps to fix your attention span to get your focus back

Reboot your brain: 3 steps to fix your attention span to get your focus back

Published by Sam Flores

It’s no wonder our attention spans are shrinking. When we’re engaged with the world in front of us, pings and dings interrupt. And in the lulls, we use screens to outrun moments of boredom, anxiety and loneliness. These digital distractions have made it hard to sustain focus – while working, reading a book or spending time with friends and family. Some people find that they struggle to keep their minds trained on a single task even with phone and email notifications turned off. But attention is a learned habit, said Daniel Smilek, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. And just as short-form content and endless scrolling can condition your brain to chase novelty, you can also build routines to reclaim your focus. STEP 1: DO AN ATTENTION AUDIT In general, people underestimate how much they use their phones and how often their minds wander, Dr Smilek said. But spotting these little detours can blunt their impact and make them easier to defend against, he added. Next time you start …

Fable Reboot Set for Fall 2026 as RPG Franchise Debuts on PS5

Fable Reboot Set for Fall 2026 as RPG Franchise Debuts on PS5

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Microsoft held a Developer Direct on Thursday to focus on just a few games coming to the Xbox platform this year. One of the titles shown was the return of a once-dormant series.  Fable is a longtime Xbox exclusive that started back in 2004, and it’s been more than a decade since the last entry. Developed by Playground Games, best known for the Forza Horizon series, this new Fable game will expand on the roleplaying mechanics of the original to create an experience where players’ choices affect the world.  Don’t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. When does Fable come out?  Fable is set to be released in autumn 2026.  What platforms will Fable be released on?  Fable is currently planned for PC, Xbox Series X and S consoles and PS5. This marks the first time the franchise will be available on a PlayStation. A Switch 2 version is reportedly under consideration.  Will Fable be available on Xbox Game Pass? Yes. Fable will be a Day …

BBC’s groundbreaking ‘best sci-fi show ever’ secures reboot featuring Doctor Who star

BBC’s groundbreaking ‘best sci-fi show ever’ secures reboot featuring Doctor Who star

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Blake’s 7 could be returning to screens very soon, 45 years after the series came to a conclusion in 1981. Deadline reports that director Peter Hoar, known for his work on Doctor Who and The Last of Us, has launched a production company and is aiming to reboot the sci-fi masterpiece. Multitude Productions has also been launched with Matthew Bouch (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) and West End producer Jason Haigh-Ellery, and they confirmed they were hoping that the reboot would continue to air on the BBC. Speaking to Deadline, Peter, 56, said: “The Blake’s 7 story is legendary because they were given the [British police show] Softly, Softly slot that was intended for police drama with a budget intended for one big set and a few location shoots. “At the time it felt like it meant something. Those shows got into my veins. I could tell they didn’t have money, but I was able to compartmentalise and enjoy the ride knowing that the sets wobbled.“ The production company is also aiming to produce …

Beloved ’70s sci-fi series confirmed for reboot with Doctor Who director

Beloved ’70s sci-fi series confirmed for reboot with Doctor Who director

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It’s been almost 50 years since Blake’s 7 first hit screens, but fans could be in for quite the comeback, as a reboot is in development! Doctor Who and The Last of Us director Peter Hoar has opened a “genre-based” production company, Multitude Productions, and has acquired the IP for the iconic ’70s and ’80s sci-fi hit along with exec Matthew Bouch and producer Jason Haigh-Ellery, Deadline has confirmed. The outlet adds that Bouch would “love it to go to the BBC”, where the show originally aired from 1978 to 1981, depicting political dissident Roj Blake (Gareth Thomas) and his untrustworthy rebels amid their battle with the totalitarian Terran Federation. Hoar told Deadline: “The Blake’s 7 story is legendary because they were given a ‘softly softly’ slot that was intended for police drama with a budget intended for one big set and a few location shoots. “At the time it felt like it meant something. Those shows got into my veins. I could tell they didn’t have money but I was able to compartmentalise and …

Gladiators 2026 cast | Confirmed line-up for reboot

Gladiators 2026 cast | Confirmed line-up for reboot

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A new year means a brand new season of everyone’s favourite action-packed competition series Gladiators – with tonight (Saturday 17th January) marking the show’s return. With intense battles, dramatic showdowns, and the Gladiators themselves feeling the pressure, the competition is fiercer than ever. But are the challengers rising to the occasion, or is the arena proving too much to handle? This year sees the dawn of Destruction, a brand new game set to see each player face gigantic walls that they’ll have to break down in a variety of ways to then reach the final button. It’ll be a course that sees two contenders going up against one Gladiator, but who will come out on top? As we know, the Gladiators are nigh-on superhuman in their abilities and feature elite athletes to fitness stars. But who are they? Read on for everything you need to know about the 2026 cast. Gladiators 2026 cast: Who’s in the line-up? Giant – Jamie Christian Johal Legend – Matt Morsia Fire – Montell Douglas Nitro – Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Diamond …

Take on the new year with a motivational reboot … or hibernate. We can help with both | New year

Take on the new year with a motivational reboot … or hibernate. We can help with both | New year

Published by Sam Flores

As you open a new calendar and the pressure mounts to become a shinier, fitter, more optimised version of yourself, it’s worth acknowledging a small but liberating truth: January is a really awkward month to reinvent your life. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. It’s cold, it’s dark, everyone’s broke and our collective serotonin is running low. Which is why, this year, we’re proposing two equally valid paths – and suggesting we stop pretending we have to choose just one. In one camp are the “new year, new routine” fanatics, the people you’ll find smashing a 6am workout, clutching a protein shake (the clear, pea isolate ones that are almost like a protein squash have been brilliant for me) and claiming, with suspicious enthusiasm, that they love the feeling of their lungs burning in winter air. And honestly? Good for them. A reset can feel energising, and the right fitness tech, supplements and morning rituals can make this commitment easier and more …