British Movies
7 Things to Know From CinemaCon 2026
Everything worth knowing about upcoming British and British-ish films announced at the yearly presentation.
Game of Thrones
George RR Martin's world rendered on screen
HBO & HBO Max
'House of the Dragon' Fires Up Max in June
It is not an exaggeration to say that Game of Thrones helped change the face of television. Before the HBO British-ish fantasy series became the dominant show in the media landscape for a decade, prestige TV was an American-focused phenomenon starring American actors about American stories, such as The Sopranos,
Actors and Actresses
Welsh Actors You Should Know: Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce is an actor almost everyone likely recognizes, yet who somehow has never reached the heights of fame he's likely deserved as a performer. Having starred in everything from prestige films, blockbuster franchises, and popular television series to Broadway musicals and West End Shakespeare, the man has
HBO & HBO Max
HBO Max Will Become Just 'Max' in May 2023
As noted for a year now, Discovery Networks' merger with Warner Brothers was a significant move in the streaming wars. HBO Max, the poorly named rush job of an inclusive streamer designed to compete with Disney+ and Netflix, was now under the eye of the company which launched Discovery+
Actors and Actresses
British Actors You Should Know: Anton Lesser
Anton Lesser is a perfect example of the type of artist our British Actors You Should Know series was intended to highlight. He is an actor with an impressive resume who is comfortable performing in all mediums. Yet many viewers may draw a blank when his name comes up. Midlands-born
Actors and Actresses
British Actresses You Should Know: Natalie Dormer
If you’re a fan of British programming of any stripe – or were even just a casual Game of Thrones viewer – then you’re definitely familiar with Natalie Dormer, an actress that’s made quite a name for herself for playing complicated female characters from Anne Boleyn to Margaery Tyrell
Actors and Actresses
British Actors You Should Know: Sean Bean
Most people have probably seen British actor Sean Bean in something. After all, even if we haven’t necessarily seen Game of Thrones or the Lord of the Rings movies, we’re aware that they exist. That’s how outsize this particular actor’s contributions to pop culture have been.
Drama
'Poldark's' Josh Whitehouse Heads to Westeros for 'Game of Thrones' Prequel
It looks like Demelza is finished with the memory of Hugh Armitage for good, because actor Josh Whitehouse is officially leaving the world of Poldark (and the BBC) behind. It was announced this week he will be joining Naomi Watts as the first two significant actors of note to take
Drama
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kit Harington Headlines BBC ‘Gunpowder’ Drama
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan wondering how you’ll pass the time during the series’ (likely quite lengthy) hiatus, don’t worry. You won’t have to go that long without seeing its star Kit Harington on your television screen again. The Thrones actor has the leading