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Official Trailer for DIG

Peacock has released the first official trailer for its upcoming comedy series DIG, starring Amy Poehler. Created by Mike Schur, the mind behind shows like The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, and more, DIG follows a team of archaeologists and their college proteges working at a dig site in Greece. There they unearth a rare artifact, which changes the course of their summer in unexpected, exciting ways. DIG begins streaming on Peacock on November 23.

James and Lily Potter Cast for HBO Harry Potter

The HBO Harry Potter series has added several new actors to its cast ahead of season 1’s Christmas premiere. Harry Gilby will play Charlie Weasley, with Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn joining the cast as James and Lily Potter. All will appear in the first season, with the character of Charlie Weasley notably making his proper screen debut since the role was largely omitted from the original films. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premieres on HBO on December 25, and season 2 is currently in production.

New Imprint from White Ash Comics and IDW Publishing

As reported by Screenrant, IDW Publishing has partnered with White Ash Comics to create a new imprint. For over a decade, White Ash Comics has been a Kickstarter juggernaut, publishing its own original fantasy stories created by writer Charlie Stickney, artist Conor Hughes, and colorist Fin Cramb. The White Ash universe centers around a fictional mining town called White Ash, Pennsylvania, which hides a legacy of war and monsters under its struggling surface. It’s perfect for fans of Supernatural, Twin Peaks, and The Lord of the Rings. This deal with IDW will bring the White Ash, Glarien, and The Game books to a wider audience, available directly through local comic stores beginning in April 2027.

Bill Nighy Joins Alfonso Cuarón’s Ascension

Actor Bill Nighy has joined the cast of Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming horror thriller Ascension. The series is inspired by the novel Last Days by Adam Nevill, which follows a documentary filmmaker, played by Caitríona Balfe, who delves dangerously close to a cult called the Church of Ascension. Nighy will play a fellow documentarian working with Rose on the project. Ascension has no premiere date but is set to stream through Apple TV when available.

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