Leo Hartwell

Introducing Leo Hartwell, our resident entertainment enthusiast and dedicated connoisseur of all things magical and otherworldly. With a degree in Film Studies and a passion for fantastical narratives, Leo has spent the past seven years exploring the hidden realms of cinema and television for our website. As a fervent fan of both spellbinding dramas and adrenaline-charged action franchises, Leo's taste knows no bounds.

Leo's fascination with the supernatural and mythical creatures is evident in his love for the world of Harry Potter and the captivating adventures of the Winchester brothers in the Supernatural series. His writing is fueled by an insatiable appetite for the fantastical worlds of Middle-earth, the enchanting realms of Narnia, and the twists and turns of Guillermo del Toro's creature-filled masterpieces.

Harry Potter Plotlines HBO Should Leave on the Cutting Room Floor
Harry Potter Plotlines HBO Should Leave on the Cutting Room Floor
HBO is developing a new Harry Potter series, expanding J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga into a long-form epic built to dive deeper and revisit moments the films left behind. The wizarding world is heading back to TV with more time for the magic to unfold.
6 Avengers: Endgame Box Office Records Doomsday Will Never Break, Ranked
6 Avengers: Endgame Box Office Records Doomsday Will Never Break, Ranked
Hype is surging for Avengers: Doomsday, but the MCU’s summit still belongs to Avengers: Endgame—the saga-capping juggernaut that delivered Robert Downey Jr.’s final Iron Man bow and won raves worldwide.
Scarlett Johansson On That Onscreen Threesome With Hollywood’s Hottest Couple — And Why We’re Still So Conservative
Scarlett Johansson On That Onscreen Threesome With Hollywood’s Hottest Couple — And Why We’re Still So Conservative
Scarlett Johansson is done letting one steamy scene define Vicky Cristina Barcelona—telling the Irish Independent that the infamous threesome with Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who were dating then and are now married, overshadowed the film’s deeper story.
As Harassment Allegations Fade, Ms Marvel Star Defends the Show and Highlights Women Doing the Heavy Lifting
As Harassment Allegations Fade, Ms Marvel Star Defends the Show and Highlights Women Doing the Heavy Lifting
After a string of MCU appearances, Mohan Kapur finds himself at the center of a 2024 fan backlash over his role in Daredevil: Born Again, putting new heat on Marvel’s much-hyped reboot.
MCU's Highest-Rated Show on Rotten Tomatoes Proves It's Time for James Gunn to Revive the DCAU
MCU's Highest-Rated Show on Rotten Tomatoes Proves It's Time for James Gunn to Revive the DCAU
Marvel’s X-Men 97 is a breakout hit, reviving the franchise with sharp, character-driven arcs that have fans buzzing. James Gunn weighed in on Threads, applauding its distinct vision even as fans push for a Justice League Unlimited revival.
Duffer Brothers Confirm a Wheeler Woman’s Identity Crisis Is Coming
Duffer Brothers Confirm a Wheeler Woman’s Identity Crisis Is Coming
Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 thrusts Nancy Wheeler into a hard reset of self-discovery, as episode 6 Escape from Camazotz sparks a fraught confession and an unproposal with Jonathan. The Duffer brothers say the shake-up—and the fan confusion—was exactly the plan.
An Unlikely Trio Is Leading Marvel’s Multiverse Saga — and It Highlights the MCU’s Biggest Problem
An Unlikely Trio Is Leading Marvel’s Multiverse Saga — and It Highlights the MCU’s Biggest Problem
Move over Avengers mainstays — Marvel’s Multiverse Saga is being steered by an unlikely trio, upending expectations and reshaping the road to the next big crossover.
Is Henry Cavill Building the Superhero Universe Stephen King Has Been Waiting For?
Is Henry Cavill Building the Superhero Universe Stephen King Has Been Waiting For?
Stephen King takes a swing at superhero cinema, telling The Times the genre sanitizes violence and lets characters walk away from beatings that would leave real people broken.
The Star Trek Crossover Elite: Ranking the Actors Who Ruled Multiple Series by Appearances
The Star Trek Crossover Elite: Ranking the Actors Who Ruled Multiple Series by Appearances
From Picard to blink-and-you-miss-them ensigns, the Trek-verse is a revolving airlock—actors keep beaming back for hundreds of crossovers. We’ve mapped the most persistent faces across the Federation’s many series and who truly holds the crown for repeat appearances.
Josh Brolin Almost Led the Iconic Franchise Fans Now Want Henry Cavill to Take Over — Years Before Cable and Thanos
Josh Brolin Almost Led the Iconic Franchise Fans Now Want Henry Cavill to Take Over — Years Before Cable and Thanos
Before he snapped the universe, Josh Brolin nearly had a license to kill — until Roger Moore’s last‑minute change of heart kept him from 1983’s Octopussy, a blow he says crushed his early dreams and changed everything.