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‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Sorting Hat, Nearly Headless Nick and more

Friday, October 30 by ABC News

HBO has revealed even more cast updates for its Harry Potter series just in time for Halloween.The network has announced that Leo Bill, Andrew Brooke, Daniel Fearn, Laura Smyth and David Threlfall have joined the season 1 cast of the upcoming series.Bill will play... Read More.

John Turturro says ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ resonates with him on a ‘different level’

Friday, October 30 by ABC News

John Turturro is an old-school analog hustler living in a fast-paced digital world in the new film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.The actor has built a career of varied choices in celebrated independent films, including memorable performances in... Read More.

‘Star Trek,’ ‘X-Men’ star Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Thursday, October 29 by ABC News

Sir Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his representative announced Thursday.Stewart died "in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny" after a "brief... Read More.

Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental, South Carolina police closing investigation

Thursday, October 29 by ABC News

Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental, according to police in South Carolina, who said Wednesday they are closing their investigation."Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," the Greenville Police Department said... Read More.

In brief: John Goodman joins ‘The Beast in Me’ and more

Thursday, October 29 by ABC News

John Goodman is joining Claire Danes in the cast of Netflix's The Beast in Me. The actor will play Aggie's father, Jack, in season 2 of the thriller series. Season 1 starred Danes opposite Matthew Rhys, who won an Emmy... Read More.

Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ in new photos

Wednesday, October 28 by ABC News

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are the perfect team in a new Rare Beauty campaign."Delena" is so back in the new product launch for Gomez's beauty brand. The former best friends appear in new photos inspired by the 2009 Disney Channel Original Movie they... Read More.

Matthew Perry’s sister remembers him 3 years after his death amid new docuseries

Wednesday, October 28 by ABC News

Matthew Perry's sister Mia Perry Bowick is remembering her brother three years after his death.Bowick, who appears in the new Netflix docuseries The One About Matthew Perry, sat down with ABC News' Juju Chang and said that who audiences saw on television was who... Read More.

In brief: Amy Poehler stars in ‘Dig’ official trailer and more

Wednesday, October 28 by ABC News

The official trailer for Dig has been unearthed. Amy Poehler co-created and stars in the show that also features Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza as parts of its main cast. The 10-episode season of the new... Read More.

Sarah Snook to star in ‘The Birds’ limited series at HBO

Wednesday, October 28 by ABC News

Sarah Snook is taking on a new series inspired by one of Alfred Hitchcock's classic films.The actress will star in a limited series adaptation of The Birds, ABC Audio has confirmed. The upcoming series is in pilot development at HBO. It will be inspired... Read More.

Christina Applegate shares update after revealing MS misdiagnosis

Tuesday, October 27 by ABC News

Christina Applegate says she still plans to be a "warrior" for the multiple sclerosis (MS) community after revealing she was misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disorder."You guys are my people," Applegate said on Tuesday's episode of her podcast MeSsy, which she co-hosts with actress Jamie... Read More.

Entertainment

‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Sorting Hat, Nearly Headless Nick and more

John Turturro says ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ resonates with him on a ‘different level’

‘Star Trek,’ ‘X-Men’ star Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental, South Carolina police closing investigation

In brief: John Goodman joins ‘The Beast in Me’ and more

Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ in new photos

Matthew Perry’s sister remembers him 3 years after his death amid new docuseries

In brief: Amy Poehler stars in ‘Dig’ official trailer and more

Sarah Snook to star in ‘The Birds’ limited series at HBO

Christina Applegate shares update after revealing MS misdiagnosis

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